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 31, 2023
Buncombe County Schools (BCS) offers a rigorous arts program from the elementary level all the way to high school. Our dedicated art teachers help cultivate student creativity.
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October 4, 2023
The 49th Annual Land of the Sky Band Competition brought together talented student musicians from across Western North Carolina and beyond. Congratulations to Charles D. Owen High...
September 27, 2023
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...
September 15, 2023
Funding for buses is determined in part by HOW MANY STUDENTS RIDE THE BUS! Have them ride the bus to be counted during the week of September 25 - 29th.
Even if your child does...
September 13, 2023
🎉❤️ 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...
September 11, 2023
Many Americans vividly remember where they were when the first tower in New York City was struck by a plane on September 11, 2001. It was a day that continues to have a profound i...
September 8, 2023
We are kicking off our Annual Letter Campaign to raise funds for the PTO to support our amazing Owen High teachers and support staff! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year ...
August 28, 2023
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...
August 23, 2023
This summer a group of students and staff from Charles D. Owen High School (OHS) embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime international trip to serve those most in need.
OHS Spanish t...
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 9, 2023
WELCOME BACK LINK LEADERS! WE HOPE YOU ARE AS EXCITED AS WE ARE TO GET YOUR LINK CREW ON AND GET YOU ALL DIALED IN AND READY TO LEAD THOSE 9TH GRADERS AS THEY GEAR UP TO STAR...
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 31, 2023
The Serve to Lead club of Owen High School sponsored by Anne Haffey, raised money and took themselves to the Dominican Republic to serve. They worked on hygiene projects and deve...
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...
July 20, 2023
Owen High School is grateful for our PTO and for the business partners they have recruited to support our students and school workers. We love our community and our community lov...
July 19, 2023
Buncombe County Schools is proud to celebrate an important milestone for our ACT scores- for the 22-23 year, our composite score matched the seven year high at 19.1. The last time...