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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 ...
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September 19, 2024
Owen High School seniors are now able to use NC College Connect , a simplified college application process. The new pilot program allows qualifying students to bypass the traditi...
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September 18, 2024
NC Governor’s School- 10th/11th Graders Only Wanna have a great experience that can also help you get scholarships this Summer? Wanna enjoy your favorite subject or art with ot...
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September 11, 2024
In the early morning hours at Charles D. Owen High School (OHS), the annual “Stampede the Stairs” took place for the fourth year. The annual event brings together the entire com...
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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...
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August 23, 2024
Charles D. Owen High School’s Link Crew laid out the welcome mat for incoming freshmen during a special orientation on Friday. Upperclassmen led the new warhorses through introdu...
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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...
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August 20, 2024
At Charles D. Owen High School (OHS), the Apparel class is more than just a chance for students to learn how to sew - it’s an opportunity for them to develop a unique set of skil...
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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....
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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...
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July 3, 2024
Last week the annual North Carolina State Future Farmers of America (FFA) competition was a much-anticipated event, bringing together the best young agricultural minds from schoo...
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May 25, 2024
Owen High School student Jordan Robertson turned her passion for running into a project to help the community. The sophomore created and planned the Warhorse Gallop 5k and Pony Tr...
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May 24, 2024
Daniel S. (Dan) Pierce, Professor of History at the University of North Carolina - Asheville, shared stories about the Owen Community that are sure to build a sense of pride in o...
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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...
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May 14, 2024
In a fusion of tradition and creativity, students from Charles D. Owen High School’s (OHS) advanced art class embarked on an extraordinary field trip to Warren Wilson College's bl...
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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 ...
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April 26, 2024
Charles D. Owen High School buzzed with excitement as the day of the safety symposium arrived. Students eagerly gathered in the courtyard, where local firefighters and sheriff’s d...
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April 25, 2024
Students, parents, principals, and special guests gathered to celebrate academic achievement at the 2024 Buncombe County Schools Top Scholars Banquet. The event, held April 18, h...
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April 22, 2024
Sign up for photo https://www.signupgenius.com/go/CharlesDOwenHS?useFullSite=true#/ Attention Seniors: Cap and Gown delivery will be this Tuesday, April 30 during Smart Lunc...
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April 22, 2024
We are excited for the spring musical. We welcome the community to the event.