Johnston Elementary

🐻🚂📚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...

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 ...

🤖🧠 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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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....

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Two exceptional third graders from Johnston Elementary had the thrilling experience of riding to school in a fire truck, a privilege awarded for demonstrating the most growth in t...

Johnston Elementary School (JES) recently took a significant step forward in promoting hands-on learning and community engagement by hosting its inaugural STEAM Night. With a focu...

Young architects at Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy are hard at work on a proposal for even younger clients - the fourth graders of Johnston Elementary School. The high...