
Due to freezing rain overnight in eastern Buncombe County, schools in the Owen District will be on a two hour delay today, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. There will be no buses on icy roads. This schedule change affects the Owen District only.


Owen High PTO will meet
Feb. 24 th @ 6:00 PM
406 W. STATE STREET
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC


A friendly reminder that Monday 1/27/25 is a DESIGNATED TEACHER WORKDAY. We look forward to seeing our students back Tuesday!

Charles D. Owen Theatre students need financial assistance to get to the North Carolina State High School Theater Festival to be held at East Carolina University. They need $4,871.00. See this Gofundme to give https://gofund.me/26a5cbb0


With patches of snow and ice remaining in shaded sections on several secondary roads, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 21, 2025. There will be no buses on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.


Due to snow-covered roads in several parts of Buncombe County, events scheduled at all Buncombe County Schools for today, Jan. 20, 2025, will be canceled.. Stay safe!




To allow for travel after sunrise, Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025. Buses will not travel on icy roads. Please check your email for more information.


Exams start Jan 17th


Bus Routes are returning to Pre-Helene layout with a few minor changes. See the document of routes with this link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UoG5gRaJy3d831AzabV6jZrs9gj8yXiJLvIoctfCVrk/edit?usp=sharing
The information is posted on the school Web site under Bus Information and should update automatically when changes are made to the document.


Due to continued impacts from the winter storm, Buncombe County Schools will operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday tomorrow, Monday Jan. 13, 2025. Please check your email for more information.


Due to worsening conditions forecast for the midday hours, for the safety of our Nutrition team members, BCS will not be able to serve lunch at its usual remote learning day meal sites today, 1/10/25. Please stay safe!

FRI 1/10/25: Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. More details in email. Stay safe! #TogetherWeRise

Fourteen Owen Students will be proudly representing us at BCS All County Honors Chorus
Wednesday, January 8 @ 7pm Wortham Center for Performing Arts


Good morning, BCS Families.
With ice and snow continuing to affect travel in multiple BCS districts, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2025.Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 a.m. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Students will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments. If you have any questions or concerns about remote learning, please reach out to your student’s teacher or principal.
Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between 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 Sand Hill-Venable Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $4.75 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase.
Stay safe, and have a good day!
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Buenos dĂas, Familias BCS.
Debido a que el hielo y la nieve continĂşan afectando los viajes en mĂşltiples distritos de BCS, las Escuelas del Condado de Buncombe ahora operarán en un dĂa de aprendizaje remoto asĂncronico y un dĂa de trabajo opcional para los maestros hoy, martes 7 de enero de 2025. Los maestros publicarán las tareas en los sistemas de administraciĂłn de aprendizaje a las 10 a.m. Los estudiantes tendrán hasta 5 dĂas escolares para completar las tareas. Los estudiantes serán contados presentes para el dĂa/perĂodo de clase al completar las tareas. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud acerca del aprendizaje a distancia, por favor comunĂquese con el maestro o director de su estudiante.
El almuerzo del dĂa estará disponible para comer en la cafeterĂa entre el mediodĂa y la 1:00 pm en los siguientes lugares:
AC Reynolds Middle School
Escuela Primaria Black Mountain
Escuela Elemental Emma
Escuela Elemental Estes
Escuela Elemental Leicester
Escuela Intermedia North Windy Ridge
Escuela Elemental Sand Hill-Venable
Los estudiantes pueden comer sin cargo en cualquiera de los lugares mencionados, y los padres pueden comprar una comida por $4.75 si lo desean.
CuĂdese y que tenga un buen dĂa.


Good morning, BCS Teammates.
With ice and snow continuing to affect travel in multiple BCS districts, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2025.
Teachers will post assignments in learning management systems by 10 a.m. Students will have up to 5 school days to complete assignments. Students will be counted present for the day/class period upon completion of assignments.
For BCS staff, 10 & 11 month employees may work or use accrued leave. 12-month staff may work or take leave with supervisor permission. Staff who are able to complete their job functions from home may work remotely with supervisor permission. Clock in/out on Timekeeper may be done remotely. If taking accrued leave, please log your absence into Red Rover.
Instructional Assistants may work from their school building, remotely (with supervisor permission) or take accrued leave.
Bus Drivers/TSAs must take accrued leave.
Due to the nature of custodial work, custodians who choose to work must do so from their school building.
School Nutrition Staff will report to work. Lunch for the day will be available to eat in the cafeteria between 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 Sand Hill-Venable Elementary. Students are able to eat at no charge at any of the above locations, and parents can purchase a meal for $4.75 if they desire. A la carte items are also available for purchase. These schools should make a plan for cafeteria supervision during this time period.
Employees, please use your best judgment when deciding whether you can safely travel to and from work. If you have any concerns about work or leave, please work with your principal or supervisor directly.
Stay safe, and have a good day!


Buncombe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. There will be no buses on icy roads. Check your email for more information.


Winter break is here! Students return 1/6. Wishing your family a peaceful, happy holiday season!

Just in time for the Holidays ! Shop with Owen High's Building program !
Contact Doug Phillips (828) 777-0158
Playhouse constructed by students 8' x 10' $2,500.-
Picnic Table for sale $ 139.00
Adirondack Chairs $125.00





REVIEW OUR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN and share your feedback. Visit https://cdoms.buncombeschools.org/o/cdoms/page/school-improvement-team for details.

Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Friday, Nov. 22. Visit buncombeschools.org for more information.
