
October 2, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the outpouring of support from both inside and outside the Buncombe County Schools community has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you’ve ...

September 26, 2024
We will start our "Second Shift" after-school programming on September, 30. A variety of clubs and activities that complement the curriculum will be offered Monday through Wednesd...

September 25, 2024
The seventh graders at Charles D. Owen Middle School (OMS) recently traded in their classrooms for the great outdoors, where they headed to the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly for a day...

September 10, 2024
Exciting News! Our Owen Career and Technical Education Family and Consumer Sciences (CTE FACS) classes have just signed up for the Adopt A Cow Program for the upcoming 2024-2025 s...

September 8, 2024
In September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that the Asheville City and Buncombe County school systems jointly study the feasibility of a merger and design...

September 4, 2024
Wednesday, September 11th Use the code EVTWXP4SV to order photos

August 21, 2024
Buncombe County Schools families can find out in real time how close their school bus is to their stop. A new app called Edulog is now available for bus routes throughout the sc...

August 19, 2024
Buncombe County Schools' theme for the year is “Together We Rise,” which was evident with more than 3,000 BCS team members gathered to mark the return to school with Convocation....

August 8, 2024
A long-serving Owen District nonprofit is donating $100,000 to directly benefit Owen District students and provide new equipment for the Owen High School Marching Band. The Swann...

August 6, 2024
It’s full “STEAM” ahead for Buncombe County Schools teachers, as they shared captivating classroom lessons at the BCS STEAM Conference today. Sessions helped teachers integrate S...

July 25, 2024
“Hello WarColt Family! My name is Myles Baron, and I’m thrilled be joining you all as the new chorus teacher at Owen Middle School! As a recent graduate of the Florida State Univ...

July 16, 2024
Click HERE to fill out a 24-25 Advisory Council Application We cordially invite you to become an integral part of the OMS structure. As an Advisory Council member you will meet...

July 8, 2024
Come join us to explore Owen Middle School through two days of fun and games! This is for rising 6th graders only. Dates are August 13 & 14 from 9am--1:00pm. Pick up and drop o...

June 20, 2024
Buncombe County Schools will give middle school students a chance to sample more career choices this summer. Additional Career Accelerator Summer Camp programs have been added fo...

May 20, 2024
Ms. Lloyd's Art classes collaborated with Ms. Smith's CTE classes for a cookie decorating contest. The students baked their own cookies and then decorated them with a theme. Help...

May 14, 2024
The Buncombe County Schools Foundation (BCSF) celebrated local educators with a special event on May 7, 2024, held at the scenic North Carolina Governor's Western Residence, which...

May 3, 2024
It's time to start thinking about next year! If you have a rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grader that will be attending Owen Middle School in the 2024-25 school year, click the links bel...

May 3, 2024
Annual Sports Physicals are coming! Location: Owen High School Date: May 29, 3:00--6:00pm Owen Middle Students will be able to pay cash or check. Starting this Wednes...

May 3, 2024
Students from area schools gathered together for a joint Buncombe County Special Olympics event, showcasing their athletic skills in a series of adaptive sports. The event kicked ...

May 2, 2024
The 8th grade semi-formal will be May 17th at 6:00. The cost is $10. Donations of refreshments are appreciated.