William W. Estes Elementary

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

STEM Labs like the one at W.W. Estes Elementary School are idea factories where kids bring classroom lessons to life through problem-based learning. Recently, Estes STEM teache...

October 23 - 27, 2023 in the Media Center Online Book Fair Setting up eWallet Volunteer Sign up

Every student in Buncombe County Schools (BCS) has a right to an educational environment that is safe, respectful, and caring. The BCS Code of Character, Conduct, and Support rec...

When: Thursday, October 5th 5:30-6:00 Kindergarten & First Grade (K/1) 6:00-6:30 Second, Third, and Fourth Grade (2-4) Where: In your child’s classroom ...

Please join us to learn more about Estes, our 2023-2024 Family Engagement events, and the benefit of our Title 1 program. Enjoy a cup of coffee with Principal Dale! We would lov...

🎉❤️ Congratulations to all the 2024 BCS District Teachers of the year. At the Sept. 12, 2023, Teacher of the Year banquet, the BCS Communications Department celebrated all seven d...

This notice from the Buncombe County school board is for parents in regards to the newly ratified senate bill 49. Notice of Parental Rights The Board of Education values pa...

Just a reminder that we split our Kindergarten start dates to allow for more personal attention as they start school for the first time. Students with the last name A-L will star...

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...

We have 3 job opportunities at Estes: Please call (828-654-1795) or email (jay.dale@bcsemail.org) if interested. 1. Title I Assistant: Hours per Da y : 5.5 hours a day...

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Biltmore Church who came out to our school on Saturday to beautify and get our campus ready for the start of the school year. Along with my wife and I...

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...

Please join us at Estes and enjoy a cup of coffee with Principal Dale! All are welcome! We would love the opportunity to connect with our new parents and families! September 8,...

Meet Your Teacher will be Friday, August 25th: Students with a last name that starts with A-L will be from 1-2 Students with a last name that starts with M-Z will be from 2-...

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 ...

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...