Johnston Elementary

Students and families enjoyed a day of discovery last Saturday at Buncombe County Schools’ annual STEAM Day. The event featured hands-on activities involving science, technology,...

Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Bu...

Hello, BCS Staff and Families. Here’s a look at the BCS Board Briefing for March 6, 2025. The full broadcast is on YouTube, and photos are posted in this Google Drive folder . ...

On Tuesday, February 11, cafeterias across Buncombe County Schools were filled with laughter, conversation, and the delicious aroma of a homemade meal. Families gathered for the ...

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...

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...

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...

🐻🚂📚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....