Eblen Charities annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway has opened. 800 families will receive an uncooked turkey and a box of sides. Appointments are required to receive. Sign up at this link https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/6032648040123/false#/invitation
High quality products made by our Woodworking students !
6ft picnic table is $125
Contact doug.phillips@bcsemail.org to purchase or order.
Spirit Week Swag !
The Best Day in the history of Owen Spirit Week ! Jack Slaughter v Red Carpet !
Fall Open House is Oct. 10 4 - 6 pm. We hope that our families can join us as partners in our children's education !
Attention Seniors and their Families: on Oct. 10th at 5:30 pm, (the same evening as open house) a representative from the College Foundation of North Carolina, Devon McCarty-James will be presenting “College Applications and Financial Aid 101 for Seniors and their Families”. Devon is an excellent resource and we hope you’ll attend! Juniors and their families hoping to prepare for next year are also welcome!
Attention Seniors and their Families: on Oct. 10th at 5:30 pm, (the same evening as open house) a representative from the College Foundation of North Carolina, Devon McCarty-James will be presenting “College Applications and Financial Aid 101 for Seniors and their Families”. Devon is an excellent resource and we hope you’ll attend! Juniors and their families hoping to prepare for next year are also welcome!
Spirit Week Day 1 : Barbie vs. Halloween !
Next PTO meeting Oct 17 5pm
OHS PTO fundraiser needs..... more funds !
PTO makes teachers feel loved and appreciated when they treat us to a holiday dinner or when we find a treat in the teachers lounge. They also help us fund activities for our students - activities that could not happen without their help and funding.
Please contribute to the Letter Campaign Gofundme https://gofund.me/f47f502d
Take the Constitution Quiz and feel good about being part of a democracy!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v0dNdNR2wkoRWfOrt8MEvK37EOzSrV5peICyoSjQ2Tc/viewform?ts=650cd7c5&edit_requested=true
Vote for MIA ROLAND for the Western North Carolina area mid season VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR ! Poll ends Friday !
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/09/19/nc-high-school-sports-vote-for-the-wnc-area-midseason-volleyball-player-of-the-year/70855711007/
Picture borrowed from Valley Echo coverage of this year's amazing volleyball team https://www.thevalleyecho.com/all-news/warlassies-jump-out-to-a-hot-start
4th Annual Veterans Golf Tournament is This Friday - Sept. 15th at the Black Mountain Golf Club. Looking forward to seeing lots of supporters on the Green !
Best School Fundraising Idea Ever ! No hassle, no ordering, no keeping up with stuff, no knocking on neighbors doors - OHS PTO Letter Campaign !
Easiest way to give is to use this link https://gofund.me/f47f502d
We hope to continue and do even more this year! Please pick what works for you...
_____$10 I do not want to bake anything to send, so here is the money I would have spent on cupcakes.
_____$25 I do not want to ask friends, family and co-workers to buy something, so here is the money I would have spend on cookie dough I don’t need.
_____$50 I do not need more candles, wrapping paper, popcorn or free motivational prizes, so use my money for something that makes a more meaningful impact.
_____$75 plus My donation expresses the value I place on the OHS staff and what they mean to my child, my family and this community.
Giving Options:
• Cash or Checks made to Owen High PTO, noted “LetterCampaign.” by Sept. 22, 2023
• You may also give securely Online at www.gofundme.com; search for OHS PTO 2023 Letter Campaign Fundraiser Sept 5-22. Link : https://gofund.me/f47f502d
Amidst the chaos of handing out computers and having them update... a student at Owen finds joy in the stacks and has the honor of being the first book checkout of the year ! Lo fi learning is good learning !
So many nervous freshman became happy freshman because of the warm welcome from Link Crew! The costumes were hilarious !
We are excited and honored to host an event recognizing our first responders and military !
Ask what you can do for the valley and the valley will respond with what they can do for you. OHS PTO organized a campus sprucing up and Volleyball answered the call. They are getting their "digs" in for sure! Boone's Yard Care and More answered the call from the valley providing mulch and manpower!
Bruegger's Bagels ! You made our day ! we loved the bagels and having the company of our PTO Staff Appreciation Chair, Missy Harrin!
Our students making time to make this year better for every student is why we are special !
PTO is sprucing up our Owen High School grounds with a work evening, Wednesday, 8/23/23 from 6-8:30 p.m. Anytime you can assist would be helpful. Please bring any gardening tools/gloves you may have and see the flyer below for more information.
Challenge Accepted ? Volleyball is Committed to Serving our Campus and Community - See you there !
