Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, September 10!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT6MDMP8. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
15 days ago, Owen Middle School
25-26 Picture Day
Owen Middle School will be hosting an opportunity for our students and parents to come and see why EVERY DAY MATTERS at Owen Middle!! September 23rd at 5:00--6:30pm!
15 days ago, Owen Middle School
Open House
All Buncombe County Schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.
20 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
A graphic that said "Saluting the American Workforce on this Labor Day. Buncombe County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of the holiday." There are decorative red and white stripes, along with big blue stars with smaller white stars inside them. The Buncombe County Schools circular seal is on the bottom.

We're so excited to see our students! The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

27 days ago, Buncombe County Schools
📚✨ The Countdown is On! ✨🏫
We’re getting ready to roll into the 2025–2026 school year, and our classrooms are shining—literally! 🌟 Thanks to our incredible custodians, the floors are freshly waxed!

👏 A huge shoutout to our custodial team for their dedication and pride in making sure Owen Middle is ready to welcome our Warcolts back in style!

We can’t wait to see smiling faces and excited learners back in the halls soon. Let’s make it the best year yet! 🎉🐴❤️
about 2 months ago, Bradley McMahan
Classroom Floors
Classroom Floors

Get ready for the new school year! 2025-2026 OMS Meet the Teacher Event will be held August 21st from 3pm--5pm!

about 2 months ago, Owen Middle School
Meet the Teacher
SUMMER MEALS: Get details about the SunMeals summer meal program at bit.ly/SunMeals2025
3 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Buncombe County Schools participates in the USDA SunMeal Summer Meals program, meaning those under the age of 18 are eligible for free meals this summer. There will be locations across Buncombe County serving complimentary meals including several of our schools. In person meal service for youth will be available June 12 - Aug. 15 at A.C. Reynolds High, Community High, Enka Intermediate, Erwin High, Koontz Intermediate, and North Windy Ridge Intermediate. Breakfast is available weekdays from 7:30am-8:30am, and lunch is served weekdays from 11:30am-12:30pm. Youth participating in the meals program must eat on-site to comply with USDA and NC Department of Public Instruction requirements. The meal sites will be closed in observance of Independence Day on July 4. There are also sites offering SunMeals to Go, with meal pickups available 9:00am-10:00am Mondays and Thursdays from June 16-Aug. 14 at the following schools: Barnardsville Elementary, Cane Creek Middle, Leicester Elementary, and Pisgah Elementary. Children and teens need to be present for pickup.
Las Escuelas del Condado de Buncombe participan en el programa de Comidas de Verano SunMeal del USDA, lo que significa que los menores de 18 años pueden recibir comidas gratuitas este verano. Habrá establecimientos en todo el Condado de Buncombe que servirán comidas gratuitas, incluidas varias de nuestras escuelas. El servicio de comidas presencial para jóvenes estará disponible del 12 de junio al 15 de agosto en las escuelas A.C. Reynolds High, Community High, Enka Intermediate, Erwin High, Koontz Intermediate y North Windy Ridge Intermediate. El desayuno está disponible entre semana de 7:30 a. m. a 8:30 a. m. y el almuerzo se sirve entre semana de 11:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Los jóvenes que participan en el programa de comidas deben comer en el establecimiento para cumplir con los requisitos del USDA y del Departamento de Instrucción Pública de Carolina del Norte. Los puntos de distribución de comidas estarán cerrados por el Día de la Independencia, el 4 de julio. También hay puntos de entrega de comidas SunMeals para llevar, con servicio de recogida de comidas disponible de 9:00 a 10:00 h los lunes y jueves, del 16 de junio al 14 de agosto, en las siguientes escuelas: Escuela Primaria Barnardsville, Escuela Intermedia Cane Creek, Escuela Primaria Leicester y Escuela Primaria Pisgah. Los niños y adolescentes deben estar presentes para la recogida.
REMINDER: Tuesday June 10, 2025 is the last day of the 24-25 school year for BCS students. It will be a 2-hour early dismissal day. Wishing all of our families a great summer break!
3 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.
4 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
A graphic with a flag that says "Memorial Day - Remember and Honor. Buncombe County Schools will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day."
Have a great Spring Break! Classes resume 4/21/25.
5 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Wishing our students, teammates, and families a peaceful and happy Spring Break! Classes resume April 21.
State Superintendent Mo Green is bringing his 'Mo Wants To Know' listening and learning tour to WNC on Monday, March 17 at 6PM. Anyone passionate about public education is welcome to attend at Tuscola High School. Visit go.ncdpi.gov/WesternMWTK for details and registration.
6 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Mo Wants to Know poster with NC map showing Tuscola High School and QR code to link
State Supt. Mo Green seated in a chair speaking with a student standing in front of him
Join us for all the fun of BCS STEAM Day, Saturday 3/8! Drop in Nesbitt Discovery Academy anytime between 9am-3pm.
7 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
Steam Day decorative poster
Buncombe County, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Thursday Feb. 20, 2025. Please check your email for more information.
7 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
Remote learning
THU 2/20/25: Due to more wintry precipitation just now moving into the area, BCS will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAY. Because of the delayed start to school, the previously scheduled two-hour early dismissal will NOT happen. Schools will dismiss at their regular times.
7 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
For the safety of our bus riders, car riders, teen drivers and BCS teammates, Buncombe County Schools will now operate on an asynchronous remote learning day and optional teacher workday today, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2025. Please check your email for more information..
7 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
Remote learning
WEDNESDAY 2/19/25: BCS will operate on a 2 Hour Delay. Transportation teams will be assessing travel conditions early tomorrow morning. More details in email. Have a good evening.
7 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
2 HOUR DELAY graphic
Mon 2/17/25: Erwin and North Buncombe Districts ONLY: Asynchronous Remote Learning Day/Optional Teacher Workday. ALL OTHER BCS DISTRICTS ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE. Stay safe and have a great day!
7 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
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.
7 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
Weather Message
A friendly reminder that Monday 1/27/25 is a DESIGNATED TEACHER WORKDAY. We look forward to seeing our students back Tuesday!
8 months ago, Buncombe County Schools
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.
8 months ago, Tim Reaves - BCS Communications Department
2 hour delay