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January 8, 2025
The journey across the stage to receive a high school diploma begins with a student's first step into a nurturing, caring kindergarten classroom. Buncombe County Schools will hos...
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January 8, 2025
Students at Johnston Elementary recently experienced the magic of glassblowing right in their own backyard. Thanks to Jackson County Green Energy Park, a mobile glass blowing demo...
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January 3, 2025
Johnston Elementary teamed up with local farmers to show kindergarten students the development of life first-hand by hatching baby chicks in the classroom. For 21 days, students e...
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December 13, 2024
🐻🚂📚Johnston Elementary School (JES) is all aboard for literacy. On Monday, the JES Mighty Bears had a “Polar Express”-themed pajama night that brought families, staff, and commun...
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November 29, 2024
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Ramble community in Biltmore Forest has demonstrated extraordinary generosity and kindness toward the students and staff of Johnston Elementary ...
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November 13, 2024
🤖🧠 Johnston Elementary School's (JES) Mighty Bears had a fun, educational night for the whole family during STEAM Night last week. On Nov. 6, the school gym rang with excitement ...
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October 18, 2024
Good morning, BCS Families and Teammates. Thank you for your strength and resilience in this time of recovery. As our area continues to recover, our hearts remain with you, our s...
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October 15, 2024
BCS Families and Teammates. Thanks for your continued strength and resilience in this time of recovery and healing. At this time, no decision has been made with regards to...
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October 9, 2024
Good evening, BCS families. Our hearts remain with you during this time of healing and recovery. We want to give you an update on the reopening process. While 42 of our 45 ...
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October 3, 2024
Here is a working list of resources for BCS families and staff as we recover from Hurricane Helene's widespread impacts. A more comprehensive list of resources can be found in th...
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October 2, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the outpouring of support from both inside and outside the Buncombe County Schools community has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you’ve ...
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September 25, 2024
Free English Classes for Adults at Erwin Middle School starting October 28th (Our first Community Night!) Every Monday 5:00-6:30 For more information: 828-254-3442 Clases gr...
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September 8, 2024
In September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger and design...
![Two young girls both holding the hands of their baby brother as they walk across the playground.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_84ba38d0-a85e-4132-a7f5-b68fb327dfcf.jpeg)
September 6, 2024
At Johnston Elementary’s Community Day, the August summer afternoon was full of ”Joyful Johnstons” and laughter as teachers, students, and families gathered in the neighborhoods ...
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August 21, 2024
Buncombe County Schools families can find out in real time how close their school bus is to their stop. A new app called Edulog is now available for bus routes throughout the sc...
![Dr. Jackson addressing the crowd of BCS teammates gathered for Convocation](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_d3beabcd-6be1-450a-89e8-48b4a687bbee.jpeg)
August 19, 2024
Buncombe County Schools' theme for the year is “Together We Rise,” which was evident with more than 3,000 BCS team members gathered to mark the return to school with Convocation....
![Ted E. the Tourist reading the book the Legend of Rock Paper Scissors to the students of the Summer Reading Camp.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/buncombe_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c733390a-94bd-4635-825d-f94e9f4df191.jpeg)
August 7, 2024
In the heart of the Erwin District, a group of eager second and third graders dove into the pages of fair away lands for a Summer Reading Camp filled with stories, learning and f...
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July 23, 2024
Rising JES Kindergarten Families: Kindergarten Camp is less than 2 weeks away! This exciting transition camp is 4 days for your rising Kindergarten Mighty Bear to acclimate them ...
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July 23, 2024
Come and CHILL WITH US! We have missed you so much, we're coming to see you! Join us in Deaverview or Canterbury on August 6 at 2:00 pm. We'll be celebrating the JES family with...
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July 11, 2024
At Johnston Elementary School (JES), the halls were alive with the sound of music and laughter as students embarked on an extraordinary project. With the help of a camera crew an...