William W. Estes Elementary

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...

Ingles was kind enough to donate 300 reusable grocery bags for our Kindergarten and 1st grade students to carry their ipads, headphones, and library books to and from class. The k...

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...

A group of hometown heroes is igniting a love for reading at W.W. Estes Elementary School (WWEES) as they join forces to embark on literacy adventures beyond the realms of emergen...

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...

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...