
November 22, 2022
Parents and friends of OMS, Let's keep this Owen pride going in the Valley by building a stronger community at the Middle School. You can do that by being involved in so many wa...

November 16, 2022
It's Goldilocks vs. the Three Bears! Ms. Ray's 7th grade students practiced restorative justice in the Media Center. Throughout the day, students gathered to learn the principles...

November 16, 2022
Mark your calendars! The Book Fair is coming to the OMS Media Center! Get some holiday shopping done and help support the library! Dates :
Dec. 5th - 9th: OMS Media Center (...

November 14, 2022
Madalynne Phillips and six other BCS students participated in the 35th annual North Carolina Middle School Honors Chorus event on November 5-6, 2022. Over 450 singers auditioned f...

November 9, 2022
Each year, Owen Middle School offers Holiday Assistance to families with a student at Owen Middle School. This assistance is confidential, including from the student unless you de...

November 9, 2022
6th graders in Ms. Lloyd's art class has been studying the style of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Students used paints and ceramics to imitate her pop art style. The ceramic pump...

November 2, 2022
Zoe Hauser, author of a new YA novel, Galacticab Catastrophe , visited with the OMS Media Center today. During their ELA classes, 6th graders had a chance to meet the author and ...

October 25, 2022
We're bringing back one of my favorite community connection events Community Nights featuring Homework Diners ! They will be happening every Thursday evening from 5:30-7:00 in th...
October 21, 2022
On a cool fall day, seventh graders at Charles D. Owen Middle School (OMS) were given the opportunity to climb to new heights and step outside of their comfort zone. The group too...

October 12, 2022
Battle of the Books is starting up for the 2022-23 season! Do you love reading and discussing books? How well can you remember trivia? Put your skills to the test in Battle of th...

October 7, 2022
7 th Grade Chorus student, Madalynne Phillips, will represent Owen Middle School at the North Carolina Middle School Honors Chorus event on November 5-6, 2022. Madalynne is one...

October 7, 2022
Join us on Friday, October 14th, at the OMS field. Come by for hot dogs, other snacks, art and craft, and games Click this link to let us know if you're planning to attend: htt...

September 14, 2022
Check out more photos on our Facebook here! Students at Owen Middle school have accomplished a task not everyone can say they’ve done in modern times - grown food in a garden...

August 23, 2022
The new school year is right around the corner, and Buncombe County Schools is getting ready to welcome students back. Charles D. Owen Middle School hosted a Moving Up to Middle S...

August 18, 2022
A project that happened in third grade at Black Mountain Primary has created new life, and recognition for rising sixth grader Ella Millwood. During Ella’s third grade year her te...

August 4, 2022
Hello BCS Parents and Staff:
Below is a list of various Back-to-School and Community Events that may benefit you. We are sharing this as a service to the community. Some of th...


June 28, 2022
The NC Wildlife Federation has awarded Owen Middle School the Butterfly Highway Award! Tracy Derreberry has been instrumental in obtaining this achievement with her diligence wor...

June 8, 2022
When winter weather is expected, here is one thing you can count on: Buncombe County Schools will be paying very close attention. Because safety is our highest priority when consi...

June 8, 2022
According to the USDA, a Buncombe County School is one of the nation's healthiest places to learn.
BCS is receiving attention at the highest levels for its commitment to pro...