Charles D. Owen High

The Buncombe County Schools theme for the 2025-26 school year is "Lead the Climb." Watch the video as our superintendents share the meaning behind the message.

Hello, BCS Staff and Families. Here’s a look at the BCS Board Briefing for August 14, 2025. The full broadcast is on YouTube , and photos are posted in this Google Drive folder ....

Join us on Friday, August 22, 2025 , from 8 AM – 12 PM for a special welcome to our newest Warhorses! Freshman Orientation is designed to help students feel confident and conne...

Students at Charles D. Owen High School proved that compassion and community go hand-in-hand. Through their Serve to Lead club, students partnered with Serve to Lead Asheville an...

Cheers, hugs, and proud smiles filled the air at the Buncombe County Schools Summer Graduation ceremony, where students turned their tassels and turned the page to a new chapter....

A Buncombe County Schools student athlete is headed to the west coast to play for a national audience. Mia Roland, a rising junior at Owen High School, is on the roster for the...

Before summer break, Charles D. Owen High School (OHS) hosted its annual career fair, which provides students a firsthand look at a wide variety of career opportunities. The even...

Buncombe County Schools is celebrating the accomplishments of its National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT). At the June Board of Education meeting, BCS recognized newly certified...

First grade students from Black Mountain Primary School got a hands-on lesson in agriculture during a recent visit to Owen High School’s FFA Ag Day. The event gave the younge...

The final week of school brings celebrations of success and excitement of what’s to come in the school year ahead. It has been a pleasure sharing stories of achievement and resili...

It has been a joyous time celebrating the accomplishments of students from all 45 Buncombe County Schools. For our seniors, it is an especially exciting time of new beginnings. C...

YouTube Link to Graduation

The Buncombe County Schools Student Services team hosted a cookout for School Resource Officers on June 11. The celebration came on the first day of summer break as a way to tha...

Throughout this school year, our students have learned through exploration and engaged with their school communities to prepare for the future. We have enjoyed sharing the stories...

The Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF) celebrated the dedication and resilience of BCS educators, staff, and community partners during its annual Education Celebration, hel...

In a heartwarming tradition that blends nostalgia with celebration, Buncombe County Schools’ Class of 2025 donned their caps and gowns to take part in this year’s Senior Walks, a ...

Students from Enka High (EHS), North Buncombe High (NBHS), and Charles D. Owen High (OHS) recently took center stage at the North Carolina State Thespian Festival, held at East C...

Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Bu...

Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Bu...

An Owen High School student is taking steps to make a difference in the community, and she invites you to join her. Junior Jordan Robertson of the Owen Cross Country team is le...