Charles D. Owen High

Reminder: Before you go to bed Saturday night, set back your clock one hour, as we return to standard time. All Buncombe County Schools resume regular schedules beginning Monday, Nov. 4.

Picture day makeups, both senior makeups and underclassmen makeups will take place on Monday, November 18th. SIGN UP: prestigeportraits.com/bookappointment Prestige Portraits has been chosen as your official Senior Portrait Yearbook Photographer. Your school is requesting that every Class of 2025 Senior make an appointment with Prestige to have their portraits taken at school. Don’t miss out on being in the yearbook! You must be photographed by Prestige to be included in the 2024/25 yearbook. We will be at your school on the dates below to offer photography sessions at a discounted rate. DATES: November 18th, 2024 LOCATION: Charles D Owen High School (Cafeteria) SIGN UP: prestigeportraits.com/bookappointment Senior Portraits included in your school’s yearbook will require students dressed in either a Black Drapeor a Tuxedo. Prestige will provide these outfits at the time of your session. Please wear appropriate undergarments under these outfits. We suggest a white t-shirt for the tux and something strapless to wearunder the drape. To schedule your session, visit prestigeportraits.com/bookappointment. On the website (Powered byVagaro) you’ll be able to schedule an appointment and prepay your session fee. Questions? Please email us at prestigebwarea@lifetouch.com. We look forward to sharing this milestone with you and providing outstanding photography and customer service.

REMINDER: All Buncombe County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students each day Monday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Nov. 1. #TogetherWeRise

Owen Middle School and Owen High School Bus Route Adjustments

Good morning, BCS Families and Teammates. Thank you for your strength and resilience in this time of recovery. As you are able, please check your email for an update on the BCS reopening plan.

In-person college application support sessions happening 10/15 & 10/16.

BCS families and staff, please see this video message from Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson about Buncombe County Schools’ ongoing recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Helene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSt6DDLT8hw

Hello, BCS families and teammates! Visit bit.ly/BCSlinks to see the latest community resources. #GraceAndStrength #TogetherWeRise

BCS families and teammates, thank you for all of your efforts at home and in the community to recover from the devastation of the hurricane. Our hearts continue to be with you. We want to let you know Buncombe County Schools will remain closed until it is safe to open. That will require power and water restored to our buildings. We are grateful to the repair crews who are working hard to make that happen. However, there is substantial work to be done. To help families plan, we will give you adequate notice when we know a date when it is safe for Buncombe County Schools to reopen. Please continue to take care of yourself and your family. Our theme for this year is “Together We Rise” - and recovering for this storm will demonstrate that. Thank you so much!

Based on the Hurricane's tremendous impacts to our families and neighborhoods, the decision has been made to close all Buncombe County Schools for the entire week, Monday Sept. 30 through Friday Oct. 4. These will be annual leave days for staff. In the days, weeks, and months ahead, the school system is committed to continue supporting our families and staff. We hope you and your family continue to be safe. We'll continue to keep you updated as our team works to safely reopen our schools. Thank you.

As our area continues to cope with impacts of Hurricane Helene, Buncombe County Schools will be closed Mon 9/30 and Tue 10/1. Both days are annual leave days. As our school system continues working with local emergency management officials, we will keep you updated about schedules for the coming days. Please stay safe!

School consolidation study surveys are open through Sept. 30. Scroll down to "NEWS" for more info.

Get your Owen Gear https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/north_carolina/blackmountain/charles-d-owen-high-school

School Consolidation Feasibility Study: Scroll down to the "NEWS" tab for links to surveys and the public input session schedule.

Spirit Week is next week. We look forward to seeing all the students participate in the dress up days. Dress Code still applies ! Mon: Adam Sandler Day (Basketball shorts/t-shirt) Tues: Pajama Day Wed: Decades Day Thurs: BBQ Dad V Soccer Mom Fri: School Spirit Day (Maroon, White, Gray)

Owen High School Basketball Camp Saturday, Sept. 21 9:30 (sign in ) -3:00 . $50.00 Lunch Provided.

Playhouse built by Owen High School Students available for purchase! Price $ 3,495.00 (828) 777-0158

PTO is launching it's new year and new plans to support our school. Parents are welcome! 9/23 5:45 at Peri Social House. Visit our PTO site to learn more about how we help https://sites.google.com/bcsemail.org/owenhighpto/home

College Fair at UNC Asheville at the Sherrill Center & Kimmel Arena on Wednesday, September 11th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

More fantastic pics of our freshman orientation !