C.D. Owen Middle

Welcome to the OMS team, Ms. Craig! Here is an introduction from our new 6th Grade English Teacher and Cheer Coach: "Hi, everyone! I'm Miss Craig, but will be Mrs. Allen by the time school starts! I will be teaching 6th-grade English and coaching the cheerleading squad. This will be my second year teaching, but my first year teaching middle school. Some fun facts about me are that I am a dog mom to my sweet golden retriever, Lina, I love to travel, I could probably eat pasta every day for the rest of my life, and I might have an unhealthy obsession with strawberry vanilla Olipop. I can't wait to meet everyone and be a part of the Valley culture. Go Warcolts!"

Attention, BCS Staff: We hope you are having a wonderful summer. Don't forget to check our Employee Values page regularly for local special discounts just for educators. . . . https://www.buncombeschools.org/o/bcs/page/employee-values

Welcome to the team Dr. Coleman Bailey! Dr. Bailey is joining us after spending the last two years at Owen High. Everyone welcomes Dr. Bailey to the OMS Team! Here are a few of Dr. Bailey's career accomplishments: This is Dr. Bailey's 32nd year as a public school educator. He started as an Assistant Principal at Charles D. Owen High School in 2020. There, he served as the freshmen transition coordinator in the Link Crew Program as well as performing other administrative duties. He spent 29 years in the science classroom before he finally decided to join administration. In 2020, prior to his current position, he created and ran Avery County Virtual Academy as the Director of Alternative and Virtual Education. He taught for 9 years in Avery County, 10 years in Pitt County, and 10 years in Martin County. He is currently the Director of the Western Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Appalachian State University and serves on two state boards for STEM education. In 2020, he was the North Carolina 9-16 STEM Educator of the Year.

🌞 Our Summer Meals Program is in full swing! All children in our community are welcome to stop by one of the sites pictured below for a healthy meal! . . . . #community #summermeals #summer #summer2023 #bcs

☑️Vote for the Buncombe County Schools Foundation to win one of 12 grants being awarded by The Community Betterment Foundation in honor of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce's 125th Anniversary! Through July 31, you can support Buncombe County Schools Foundation in its mission to build a strong and dynamic foundation for Buncombe County Schools students and educators. Please vote for the Foundation once a day to win one of twelve $10,000 grants in partnership with the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. There is strength in numbers; together, we are more through this powerful collaboration- “Building Community Through Business.” Vote once a day to support BCS students, educators, and faculty. Follow this link: https://woobox.com/hsn3i5 Learn more: https://www.ashevillechamber.org/.../celebrating-125-years/

Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to all students next school year! We are pleased to inform you that Buncombe County Schools will be implementing a program available to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). We will also implement Universal Meals at Nesbitt Discovery Academy (NDA). What does this mean for you and your child(ren)? Great news! All enrolled students at Buncombe County Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no cost to your household each day of the school year. Parents (except those with students at NDA), there are no action steps for you to take at this time to participate in this program. We look forward to serving your students beginning August 28, 2023. NDA parents will receive separate instructions regarding Universal Meals. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact us at Buncombe Schools Nutrition Office, 828 255-5932.

We will be hosting our End of Year Celebrations this week! 6th Grade–Thursday, June 8, from 8:30-9:30 7th Grade-Thursday, June 8, from 10:00-11:00 We will be celebrating the following accomplishments in each grade level: A or A/B Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and Team Selected Awards! All families are welcome to attend any ceremony, but some families received specific invitations if your student earned an award. 8th Grade Celebration-Friday, June 9, from 11:30-12:30 To clarify–the 8th-grade celebration on 6/9 at 11:30 will serve as both an awards ceremony and a promotion ceremony. All 8th-graders will be recognized for their time at Owen Middle. The last day of school will be Friday, June 9. This is an early dismissal day. Please plan accordingly.

Get ready for 2023--2024 OMS Athletics! Students who wish to participate in any sports next year are encouraged to participate in this event. Your sports physical will be valid for the entire 2023-2024 school year! Students will be transported to Owen High by buses and may be picked up there. Cost $15. Cash or check. All checks payable to Owen Middle School.

Rising 6th Graders Parent Night

On March 10, OMS administration joined representatives from Pardee Hospital, Buncombe County Schools, Buncombe County Commissioners, and other surrounding county commissioners to celebrate Athletic Trainer Appreciation Day. The Owen District Athletic Trainers, Shanda Bradley and Crystal Shirk, provide incredible treatment for our student athletes and we couldn’t be more proud to have them as part of our community! Thank you Shanda and Crystal and ALL Athletic Trainers!

The theme for National School Social Work Week 2023 is “We Rise.” School Social Workers rise up - supporting their students, families, and school communities. School Social Workers rise to share hope. They rise to listen and understand. They rise to challenge inequities. They rise to support all students. Happy School Social Work Week!!! Thank you Ms. Phillips for all the work you do with our students and community! We appreciate you!"

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!

Spring Sports begin MONDAY! All students who plan on trying out must have a current physical and be registered in FamilyID before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the school website for links to registration.

From the Counseling Office- Important Information regarding high school registration!!! Ms. Weathington will be working with the 8th graders over the course of the next 2+ months to prepare them to register for their high school classes. Here’s an overview of what we will be doing. Save the Dates!

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

​Congratulations to OMS' Teacher of the Year: Mr. Chad Noteboom! Mr. Noteboom strives every day to make his 6th grade Science lessons engaging for all his students. He greets everyone with a smile and makes each and every student feel welcome. OMS is lucky to have him in our building and as part of our team!

Bounty & Soul Kids now provides family and caregiver workshop opportunities on various topics throughout the year! Topics such as: Fun with Food and Picky Eaters, Food to Eat When You’re Not Feeling Well, Movement and Brain Breaks, Routines for Healthful Sleep, and All Things Toilet Training. These discussions offer practical information and tools for you to support your child’s health and development. We’re excited to offer this new initiative to parents and caregivers in the community in support of children’s health and well-being. These classes are open to the public, with registration, and are FREE of charge! Classes are held on the last Friday of every month from 10 am to 11:00 am at the Black Mountain Library

Spring Sports REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Baseball--Softball--Golf--Track & Field--Girls Soccer All current athletes and students who wish to participate in OMS Athletics must sign up BEFORE attending the first tryout day. Go to the schools website and check under the Athletics tab. 6th Graders may register as Manager as well. Coaches reserve the choice to have managers for their team and how many.

First Basketball Games of 2023~! Tickets can be purchased on the GoFan site or there are tickets available for purchase at the door.

UPDATED EVENT CHANGE: Our Community Night will NOT be this Thursday. We will resume this wonderful opportunity next Thursday (1/12). Mark your calendars!