
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 ...

September 24, 2024
Teachers and students at Emma Elementary are staying on the road to success thanks to one generous business. Through the Subaru “Share the Love” Promise, Prestige Subaru made a p...

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...

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...

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....

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...

July 31, 2024
2024 Emma Elementary School Supply List Spanish

July 31, 2024
2024 Emma Elementary Supply List English

May 14, 2024
The Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF) celebrated local educators with a special event on May 7, 2024, held at the scenic North Carolina Governor's Western Residence, which...

May 3, 2024
Students from area schools gathered together for a joint Buncombe County Special Olympics event, showcasing their athletic skills in a series of adaptive sports. The event kicked ...

March 23, 2024
Last month, Emma Elementary took a bold step back in time to celebrate Pioneer Day, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the life and skills of the pion...

February 26, 2024
In the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Lab of Emma Elementary School (EES) dreams take flight and innovation soars. Aerospace engineers with Pratt and Whitney spo...

February 8, 2024
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is proud to host a series of Town Hall meetings that serve as examples of intentional, inclusive decision-making for staff, students, and families. T...

January 25, 2024
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) employs thousands of extraordinary staff across the district. BCS takes pride in recruiting the best in order to inspire, educate, encourage, and ele...

January 24, 2024
In June of 2023, the state legislature revised the law governing elections in BCS. Instead of six residency districts (based on the six high school attendance zones) and one at-la...

December 13, 2023
Buncombe County Schools believes that all students should be able to be safe at home and school from bullying or any unwanted and repeated acts of harassment or threats. It is cri...

December 4, 2023
Winter weather could be just around the corner! Below is a summary of our inclement weather protocols for our students.
What happens when we must close our buildings to studen...
November 3, 2023
Greetings Parents, Staff, and Stakeholders,
You are welcome to provide feedback via THIS GOOGLE FORM regarding the plan linked below for the BCS Schools designated as low-perf...
November 2, 2023
One year ago, Dr. Rob Jackson hit the ground running as the new superintendent of Buncombe County Schools, conducting a “listening and learning” tour of all 45 schools, hosting pa...

October 25, 2023
Please join us on Tuesday, October 31 to learn math strategies to help your child at home. Then, go to your child's classroom to play math games.