Meet Dr. Wilfong, another incredible educator who helps lead the herd at OHS! 🐎

Dr. Wilfong teaches our Health Science courses and has 32 years of experience as a
North Carolina-credentialed and Nationally Registered Paramedic -- so you can trust that our students are learning from the best of the best!

*Continue following our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series, and join us in celebrating the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.

about 8 hours ago, Maggie Mohr
OHS educator spotlight:Dr. Wilfong, includes a teacher photo and info about what she teaches
OHS educator spotlight: Dr. Wilfong, info about what she teaches
Meet the incredible educators who help lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.

Learn more about Ms. Rhymer!
1 day ago, Maggie Mohr
OHS educator spotlight: Ms. Rhymer, includes a teacher photo and info about what she teaches
OHS educator spotlight: Ms. Rhymer, includes a teacher photo and info about what she teaches
Meet the incredible educators who help lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.

Learn more about Mr. McKinney, one of our amazing CTE educators who leads the OHS internship program!
1 day ago, Maggie Mohr
OHS educator spotlight: Mr. McKinney, includes a teacher photo and info about what she teaches
Meet the incredible educators who help lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.

Learn more about Mr. Nester, one of our amazing CTE educators who makes Owen such a special place to learn and GROW (he teaches Horticulture I and II, so pun intended!).
2 days ago, Maggie Mohr
OHS educator spotlight: Mr. Nester, includes a teacher photo and info about what he teaches
OHS educator spotlight: Mr. Nester, includes a teacher photo and info about what he teaches
Meet the incredible educators who help lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day. Follow along as we highlight the people who make Owen such a special place to learn and grow.

First up: Ms. Beauregard!
2 days ago, Maggie Mohr
OHS educator spotlight: Ms. Beauregard, includes a teacher photo and info about what she teaches
OHS educator spotlight: Ms. Beauregard, includes a teacher photo and info about what she teaches
🌿 Check out the beautiful flowers and healthy greenery still available to purchase from the OHS Spring Plant Sale! Swing by the OHS greenhouse (see the detailed campus directions in the attached pic), and pick up a thoughtful gift for a loved one (or yourself)! Spring Plant Sale Details: Location: 99 Lake Eden Rd. Black Mountain, NC, 28711 Hours: Friday, May 1: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. *Payment accepted in cash or check. Come support our horticulture program, and take home something green! 🌱
6 days ago, Maggie Mohr
OHS campus map to the plant sale
photo of a variety of plants and flowers for sale
photo of a variety of plants and flowers for sale
photo of a variety of plants and flowers for sale
photo of a variety of plants and flowers for sale
photo of a variety of plants and flowers for sale
photo of a variety of plants and flowers for sale

Calendar Update: Friday 5/1/26 there will be no school for students. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday.

9 days ago, Buncombe County Schools

🌿 Plant lovers, don’t miss this! The OHS Spring Plant Sale kicks off this Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and @OwenHSFFA invites the community to explore a beautiful selection of vibrant plants for your home or garden. From colorful florals to striking greenery, there’s something for everyone.

Proceeds from the event will support the school’s horticulture program, helping students continue hands-on learning in plant science and cultivation. With Mother’s Day is right around the corner, the sale offers a unique opportunity to shop local, support students, and find a thoughtful gift for a loved one!

The sale will continue until all plants are sold, so don't wait -- these great deals won't last long!

Spring Plant Sale Details:
Location:
99 Lake Eden Rd. Black Mountain, NC, 28711

Hours:
Saturday, April 25: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 2: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

12 days ago, Maggie Mohr
Plant sale flyer with pics and details
pics of plants and pricing details
selection of hanging plants and flowers
OHS FFA crew
beautiful lavender
selection of succulents
pink and purple flowers
spring flowers
red and green foliage
pretty purple flowers
Big news! 🎉

Madeleine Pomeroy, one of our OHS juniors, has been accepted into the prestigious North Carolina Senate Page Program — a competitive, hands-on experience where students work directly on the Senate Chamber floor.

She's one of just two students selected this session and will be mentored by Senator Julie Mayfield. Over four days, Madeleine will gain firsthand insight into the legislative process and leadership in action.

An incredible opportunity and a huge accomplishment — her future is bright! 👏
12 days ago, Maggie Mohr
Pic of NC Senate chamber next to photo of M. Pomeroy
Wishing our students, teammates, and families a peaceful and happy Spring Break. Classes resume April 13.
about 1 month ago, Buncombe County Schools
Graphic of a decorative flower and the school system logo that reads: Wishing our students, teammates, and families a peaceful and happy Spring Break. Classes resume April 13. #LeadTheClimb

Good morning, BCS families.

Our Transportation crews have continued to monitor travel conditions this morning. Due to deteriorating travel conditions and the number of secondary roads impacted by snow and ice, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will now be closed today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday. Students will not participate in remote learning.

Please stay safe, and have a good day.


Buenos días, familias de BCS.

Nuestro personal de transporte ha seguido supervisando las condiciones de la carretera esta mañana. Debido al deterioro de las condiciones de la carretera, al número de carreteras secundarias afectadas por la nieve y el hielo, y a la seguridad de los usuarios del autobús, así como de los conductores adolescentes, los padres y los miembros del personal, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe permanecerán cerradas hoy, martes 17 de marzo de 2026. Será un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros. Los estudiantes no participarán en el aprendizaje a distancia.

Por favor, manténganse a salvo y tengan un buen día.

about 2 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Closed

Good morning, BCS Families.

Our BCS Transportation teams have been out early this morning monitoring travel conditions. Due to snowfall through the night impacting travel on secondary roads all across the county, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start will give DOT crews extra time to treat any problem areas, and allow for travel with more daylight.

Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school.

While conditions are forecast to improve, BCS Transportation teams will continue to assess conditions. We will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.

Thank you. Have a good day!


Buenos días, familias de BCS.

Nuestros equipos de transporte de BCS han salido esta mañana temprano para supervisar las condiciones de las carreteras. Debido a las nevadas que han afectado las carreteras secundarias de todo el condado, las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán con un retraso de dos horas para los alumnos hoy, martes 17 de marzo de 2026. Los autobuses no viajarán por carreteras heladas. Este retraso en el inicio dará a los equipos del Departamento de Transporte (DOT) tiempo adicional para tratar las zonas problemáticas y permitirá circular con más luz diurna.

Se servirá el desayuno a los alumnos cuando lleguen a la escuela.

Aunque se prevé que las condiciones mejoren, los equipos de transporte de BCS seguirán evaluando la situación. Les mantendremos informados en caso de que sea necesario modificar el horario escolar de hoy.

Gracias. ¡Que tengan un buen día!

about 2 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
2-hour delay

Our BCS Transportation teams have been out again early this morning monitoring travel conditions. Due to additional light snowfall overnight and continuing weather impacts to some secondary roads across the county, all Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students today, Tuesday Feb. 24, 2026…except for the North Buncombe District only, which will be closed, due to more severe weather impacts in the Weaverville and Barnardsville areas.

Breakfast in the districts going to school on a two hour delay will be served to students when they arrive at school.

While conditions are forecast to improve with warmer temperatures today, BCS Transportation teams will continue to assess conditions. We will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.



Nuestros equipos de transporte de BCS han salido de nuevo esta mañana temprano para supervisar las condiciones del tráfico. Debido a las ligeras nevadas adicionales durante la noche y a los continuos efectos del mal tiempo en algunas carreteras secundarias del condado, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán hoy, martes 24 de febrero de 2026, con un retraso de dos horas para los alumnos, excepto el distrito de North Buncombe, que permanecerá cerrado debido a los efectos más graves del mal tiempo en las zonas de Weaverville y Barnardsville.

El desayuno en los distritos en los que acuden a la escuela con un retraso de dos horas se servirá a los alumnos cuando lleguen a la escuela.

Aunque hoy se espera que las condiciones mejoren con temperaturas más cálidas, los equipos de transporte de BCS seguirán evaluándolas. Les mantendremos informados si necesitamos modificar aún más el horario escolar de hoy.

Una vez más, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán con un retraso de dos horas para los alumnos hoy, martes 24 de febrero de 2026, excepto el distrito de North Buncombe, que permanecerá cerrado.

2 months ago, BCS Communications
Graphic that says weather message

Good morning, BCS families.

Due to overnight snowfall impacting travel all across the county and temperatures expected to stay well below freezing throughout the day, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will be closed today, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

As we have shared, state calendar law limits the school system to only 5 remote learning days per school year. We have used all of those days. Therefore, today is not a remote learning day for students. It will be an Optional Teacher Workday.

Please stay safe, and have a good day.


Buenos días, familias de BCS.

Debido a las nevadas nocturnas que han afectado al tráfico en todo el condado y a que se espera que las temperaturas se mantengan muy por debajo de cero durante todo el día, por la seguridad de los usuarios del autobús, los conductores adolescentes, los padres y los miembros del personal, todas las escuelas del condado de Buncombe permanecerán cerradas hoy, lunes 23 de febrero de 2026.

Como ya hemos comunicado, la ley estatal sobre el calendario escolar limita el sistema educativo a solo 5 días de aprendizaje a distancia por año escolar. Hemos utilizado todos esos días. Por lo tanto, hoy no es un día de aprendizaje a distancia para los alumnos. Será un día de trabajo opcional para los profesores.

Por favor, manténganse a salvo y que tengan un buen día.

2 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
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Due to the continued snowfall across the county and worsening road conditions, for the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff members, all Buncombe County Schools will now be closed today, Thursday Feb. 5, 2026. State calendar law limits the school system to only 5 remote learning days per school year and unfortunately, we have used all of them. Therefore, today is not a remote learning day for students. Students may choose to use this time to complete work from earlier this week.


Please stay safe, and have a good day.
3 months ago, BCS Communications
This is a graphic that says closed.
Our BCS Transportation crews have been out surveying roads early this morning. Due to light winter precipitation again last night, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour for students today, Thursday Feb. 5, 2026. Buses will not travel on icy roads. This delayed start will give DOT crews time to work, and allow for travel with more daylight.

Breakfast will be served to students when they arrive at school.

BCS Transportation teams are continuing to assess conditions, and we will update you should we need to further alter today’s school schedule.

Be safe, and have a good day.
3 months ago, BCS Communications
This is a graphic that says two hour delay.

Good afternoon, BCS Families.

We want to share an announcement about school tomorrow, as well as schedule adjustments for next week.

While road conditions continue to improve, there are still many ice-covered secondary roads across the county. For the safety of our bus riders, teen drivers, parents, and staff, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

With the loss of three in-person learning days this week, BCS is making adjustments to next week’s calendar to provide our students time together with their teachers in school. Thursday, Feb. 12 will now be a full school day for students, instead of an early dismissal day. Friday, Feb. 13 will also be a regular student day, instead of an optional teacher workday. Weather permitting, we hope to have a normal school schedule Monday through Friday of next week.

For tomorrow’s remote learning, teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Once they do, they’ll be counted present for the day/class period.

Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25.

Stay safe, and have a good evening!


Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.

Queremos compartir un anuncio sobre la escuela mañana, así como ajustes en el horario para la próxima semana.

Aunque las condiciones de las carreteras siguen mejorando, todavía hay muchas carreteras secundarias cubiertas de hielo en todo el condado. Por la seguridad de nuestros usuarios de autobuses, conductores adolescentes, padres y personal, las escuelas del condado de Buncombe funcionarán en modo de aprendizaje remoto/día de trabajo opcional para los profesores el miércoles 4 de febrero de 2026.

Debido a la pérdida de tres días de aprendizaje presencial esta semana, BCS está realizando ajustes en el calendario de la próxima semana para que nuestros alumnos puedan pasar tiempo con sus profesores en la escuela. El jueves 12 de febrero será ahora un día escolar completo para los alumnos, en lugar de un día de salida temprana. El viernes 13 de febrero también será un día escolar normal, en lugar de un día de trabajo opcional para los profesores. Si el tiempo lo permite, esperamos tener un horario escolar normal de lunes a viernes a partir de la próxima semana.

Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del miércoles, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.

El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. del miércoles en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.

¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!

3 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Remote Learning

Good afternoon, BCS Families.

As our area continues digging out from the weekend’s snowstorm, there are still quite a few significant travel issues on roads all across our county. Buncombe County Schools will once again operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday tomorrow, Tuesday Feb. 3, 2026.

Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments, and once they do, they’ll be counted present for the day/class period.

Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25.

Stay safe, and have a good evening!


Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.

Mientras nuestra zona sigue recuperándose de la tormenta de nieve del fin de semana, todavía hay bastantes problemas en las carreteras de todo nuestro condado. Las escuelas del condado de Buncombe volverán a funcionar mañana, martes 3 de febrero de 2026, con un día de aprendizaje remoto y un día opcional de trabajo para los profesores.

Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del martes, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.

El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. Del martes en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.

¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!

3 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Remote Learning

Due to widespread travel impacts across the region, all Buncombe County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning/Optional Teacher Workday Monday Feb. 2, 2026.

Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 am Monday, or may have sent paper packets home with students. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments, and once they do, students will be counted present for the day/class period.

Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria from noon to 1:00 pm Monday at the following locations: AC Reynolds Middle School, Black Mountain Primary, Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Leicester Elementary, North Windy Ridge Intermediate, and Candler Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $5.25. We are very grateful for the work of our Nutrition staff.

We also want to thank our Facilities and Maintenance teammates, who will be out Sunday starting the mammoth task of clearing snow from the entrances, car rider lines, and bus lots of all 45 of our schools.


Buenas tardes, familias de BCS.

Mientras nuestra zona sigue recuperándose de la tormenta de nieve del fin de semana, todavía hay bastantes problemas en las carreteras de todo nuestro condado. Las escuelas del condado de Buncombe volverán a funcionar mañana, martes 3 de febrero de 2026, con un día de aprendizaje remoto y un día opcional de trabajo para los profesores.

Los profesores publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje antes de las 10 de la mañana del martes, o bien podrían haber enviado paquetes en papel a casa de los alumnos. Los alumnos tendrán hasta 5 días para completar las tareas y, una vez completadas, se les contará como presentes para ese día o periodo.

El almuerzo de ese día estará disponible en la cafetería desde el mediodía hasta la 1:00 p. m. Del martes en los siguientes lugares: AC Reynolds Middle School, Escuela Primaria Black Mountain, Escuela Elemental Emma, Escuela Elemental Estes , Escuela Elemental Leicester, North Windy Ridge Intermediate y Escuela Elemental Candler. Los alumnos pueden comer sin costo alguno en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $5.25.

¡Cuídense y que pasen una buena noche!

3 months ago, BCS Communications
This is a graphic that says Remote Learning.

Good morning, BCS teammates and families.

Due to updated forecasts of accumulating snow starting earlier than first expected, and road temperatures already falling into the 20s, Buncombe County Schools will dismiss students 2 hours early today, Friday Jan. 30, 2026. Buses will begin their routes, student drivers will be allowed to leave, and parents who pick up their students after school will need to do so 2 hours earlier than normal. Because of the length of their bus routes, this schedule change will allow all of our buses to get students home and be back at schools and off of the roads by 3:45, ensuring the safety of our students and our bus drivers. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Buncombe County beginning at 4 p.m.

Students will be served lunch before leaving.

We also want to let parents of car riders know your child will be safe and supervised at school until you arrive.

Stay safe, and have a nice weekend.



Debido a pronósticos actualizados que indican que la acumulación de nieve comenzará antes de lo esperado, y con las temperaturas de las carreteras ya descendiendo a los 20 grados, las Escuelas del Condado de Buncombe saldrán dos (2) horas más temprano hoy, viernes 30 de enero de 2026.

Los autobuses comenzarán sus rutas a la hora de salida anticipada. A los estudiantes que conducen se les permitirá salir, y los padres que normalmente recogen a sus hijos después de la escuela deberán hacerlo dos horas antes de lo habitual. Debido a la duración de las rutas de los autobuses, este cambio de horario permitirá que todos los autobuses lleven a los estudiantes a casa de manera segura y regresen a las escuelas y salgan de las carreteras antes de las 3:45 p. m., garantizando la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y conductores.

El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología ha emitido una Advertencia de Tormenta Invernal para el Condado de Buncombe a partir de las 4:00 p. m.

Los estudiantes recibirán almuerzo antes de salir.

Los estudiantes que esperan ser recogidos por sus padres permanecerán seguros y bajo supervisión en la escuela hasta que lleguen.

Manténganse seguros y que tengan un buen fin de semana.

3 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Early Dismissal