Charles D. Owen High

Video production and sharing digital media provides Owen students ways to explore real world work experiences and ways to influence others. While Mr. Nihart's theatre and film students practice capturing the right scene with professional tools, Mrs. Dunbar's civics students share their PSA commercials persuading classmates to join their cause. We are really proud of the opportunities we build for students to feel empowered. #elevate!

Minute 2 Win-it finalist compete for championship title. Owen High's Smart Lunch schedule gives time to build school spirit and camaraderie. Shout out to the Freshman Class Leadership Team for scheduling the event! #elevate!

Students in the Fire Technology II course offered by ABTech at Owen High School learn to make service knots for hoisting heavy equipment above one's head, safer than carrying it up a ladder. Students in the class have an opportunity to complete most of the necessary coursework to become a firefighter. Two of last years graduates have already joined fire departments and are actively employed in firefighting. #elevate!

Chinese trip to Red Ginger was a success! Students learned about Chinese culture and great Chinese food! No one left hungry!

English teacher, Ms. Brown and Blended Learning Coach, Amanda Venturella constructed a VR learning experience for students exploring the African savannah to better analyze The Veldt by Ray Bradbury. It provided an excellent tool for seeing how authors of science fiction use technology to comment on human behavior and a fun way to consider how a book written in 1950 is still relevant today.

OHS PTO will meet Tuesday, March 28 in the Media Center at 5:30 pm. The new OHS PTO site is ready to launch. Find out more ways to connect with us at https://sites.google.com/bcsemail.org/owenhighpto/home

Students can register for the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) thru March 14. Access the registration form by pasting this link in another tab https://forms.gle/fJeXHDB2cppKUssB6. You can also scan the QR Code on the flyer with the image accompanying this message.

The PTO is sponsoring a teacher appreciation "Spotlight" initiative. Our Owen High School teachers are working hard to teach and support our students in so many ways! Let's let them shine in the spotlight by sharing some of the good things they are doing! NOMINATE a teacher or staff member using this form : https://forms.gle/4htgRJCHS3ehSUhM9 Several times a month, a nomination received will be drawn; that staff member will receive a gift from PTO, and be "spotlighted" on school social media and announcements. Check out the PTO Page for ways to help us support Owen https://sites.google.com/bcsemail.org/owenhighpto/home

Owen District Strings Performance will be held March, 2 6:30 pm at The Whitehorse in Black Mountain. Food will be provided by local restaurants.

Thursday, March 2nd between 6:00-7:30 - OHS Registration Information will be shared at our Curriculum Showcase Night. Rising 9th Graders and their families please join us four our information sessions and student led tours. Current students can drop in and ask teachers about the classes on their pathway for next year.

Buncombe County Schools is hosting an Educator Career Fair on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 9 am - 12 pm. Location: 175 Bingham Road - Asheville, NC - Use entrance B. We are hiring Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School Teachers for the 2023-24 school year and we want to meet you! Register at https://bit.ly/BCScareers. We look forward to seeing you soon!

All Buncombe County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students tomorrow, January 13.

Interior Design Studio students have transformed a meeting room in the media center into a mulit-purpose production space. CTE teacher, Britney Whitworth and media specialist, Kelli Self collaborated with students allowing them to make a formal design pitch to Principal, Dr. Sircey and then bring new life to the room with their vision.

How to Pay for College - A free, virtual (on-line) series to help students and families learn how to apply for financial aid is being offered in February. It begins February 2 and a new topic is shared each Thursday in the month. Sponsored by College Foundation of North Carolina and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority the event is a good way to start the process. The flyers (both in English and Espanol) with this announcement have a QR Code leading registration. You can also go to CFNC.org to learn more tips. The Student Services Department at Owen High is happy to help our students and their families be successful with this process.

Kelly Dunbar who was named the 2022 NC History Teacher of the Year has now also been recognized as Owen High School’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. She was surprised by Owen’s previous teachers of the year this afternoon with the news!

Owen High PTO invites all parents to attend its next meeting Wednesday 1/18/2023 5:30pm in the caferia.

Twilight School is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Twilight School will be held at the Buncombe County Schools Central Office building on Bingham Road in the Nesbitt Discovery Academy beginning at 4 p.m. If you are interested, 1) READ THIS INTRODUCTORY LETTER FIRST: https://5il.co/1mheu 2) Apply here: https://forms.gle/r6tjPC7x4f5iJARVA.

Gingerbread Farms ! Oh, what fun it is ! Thanks, Mrs. Blackwell and Mr. Nester for making this season bright for your students by arranging this competition.#elevate!

Thank You PTO for providing faculty and staff with a Holiday meal! “The most wonderful time of the year ! “ Santa, Missy Herrin and Chief Elf, Teresa Elder set up our feast and our other wonderful PTO members joined in to serve us and make us feel special! Look for more PTO information and ways to help on our Web site. #elevate!

Students in AP Language and AP US History debate the role of the individual or structures/institutions/groups in making historical changes. Josh Hollowell said, "preparing for the event helps me understand the voting rights act more and preparing for the debate allowed me to gain a better understanding of the perspectives" and his partner in debate Oscar Marquez added, "I think doing all the research and preparing for the speech was an experience and I enjoyed learning more about the civil rights movement and what led to the passing of the voting rights act." What is certain is that the opportunities provided by teachers Mrs. Dunbar and Mr. Turner are encouraging students to dig deep and learn more. #elevate!