August 22, 2023
Please see link and instructions below to nominate an outstanding BCS educator for the Rotary Club of Asheville's Teacher of Excellence Award!
2023 Teachers of Excellence Aw...

August 18, 2023
All Buncombe County Schools will participate in Community Eligibility (CEP) or Universal Meals this year. These programs provide breakfast and lunch at no cost. Parents will not h...
August 17, 2023
The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, inviting, and civil educational environment for all students, employees, and other members of the ...

August 8, 2023
Dear BCS Staff and Families-
Last week our Board of Education voted to make a change to next year's school calendar.
The optional teacher workday originally scheduled for F...

July 25, 2023
Hello, Parents and Guardians:
We hope you are having a wonderful summer!
If you are interested in getting more involved with your child's school, please consider applying fo...

June 15, 2023
The BCS Summer Meals program is now in full swing. Please visit the sites below to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no cost. The program is for all children 18 years and younger! ...

June 15, 2023
Please vote for the Buncombe County Schools Foundation to win one of 12 grants being awarded by The Community Betterment Foundation in honor of the Asheville Area Chamber of Co...

May 23, 2023
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) is committed to providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for students and families. One of BCS’s top commitments is to the well-being of ...

April 25, 2023
Please join us to learn about Habits 4-8. Learn how you can reinforce the principles your child is learning at school and how to use the habits at home.

April 25, 2023
Calling all 2023-2024 Kindergarten students and their families-please join us for our Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, May 3 at 5:00.

February 24, 2023
You are invited to participate in a virtual town hall meeting to meet the new Superintendent, Dr. Rob Jackson.
This presentation, with an opportunity to ask questions, will be...

February 15, 2023
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day 2023! We want to thank our SROs for their leadership, mentorship, and safety support. Our SRO program, in partnership wi...

January 27, 2023
Carluse Baird, or “Mr. Cee,” wears many hats. He’s a chef, a BCS School Nutrition staff member, a school bus driver, and a published author. His most recent book, “Riding to Sch...

January 24, 2023
Come join us to learn about the 7 habits. Learn how you can reinforce the principles your child is learning at school and how to use the habits at home.

January 24, 2023
Come join us for our Math and Muffins morning. Parents will learn math strategies to help their child at home and play engaging math games. K-2 parents please join us from 8:00-8:...

January 19, 2023
Banjo twangs and guitar trills echoed through the Emma Elementary School gym on Wednesday. Graham Sharp and Barrett Smith of the Steep Canyon Rangers hosted a music workshop for...
November 8, 2022
Come join us on Wednesday, November 16th for our WIG Wednesday Lunch and Learn. You will learn about the 4 Disciplines and create a WIG for your family.

November 2, 2022
Welcome to the Emma Elementary Family!
Attention all upcoming Kindergarten students!
(Students who will be eligible to enroll for Kindergarten School Year 2023...

August 4, 2022
Hello BCS Parents and Staff:
Below is a list of various Back-to-School and Community Events that may benefit you. We are sharing this as a service to the community. Some of th...

June 28, 2022
Emma Elementary's 2nd graders participated in Arcade Day. Students were inspired by a video of Caine's Arcade, where a young man from Los Angeles, builds a cardboard arcade to ent...