
May 9, 2025
It was a night to celebrate the end of one chapter, and prepare for the adventures that lie ahead. Thursday, the 2025 Buncombe County Schools Top Scholar Celebration, presented b...

May 6, 2025
On Thursday, May 1st, the spirit of unity and celebration filled the air at T.C. Roberson High School as students from the Roberson, Erwin, and North Buncombe districts came toge...

May 2, 2025
After more than two decades of unwavering service to Buncombe County Schools (BCS), Sergeant Corey Ray is retiring from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). A fixture in ...

April 30, 2025
It is with great excitement that we are announcing that our FFA teacher, Mr. Nester, has been selected as the Owen District Teacher of the Year! We are incredibly proud of Mr. Nes...

April 30, 2025
Kelly Dunbar has been elected Vice President of the North Carolina Social Studies Council. Last year she was elected to the board of the North Carolina Council for the Social Stu...

April 29, 2025
Help FANS Help Swannanoa and the Owen School District via the FANS Community Yard Sale (at Owen High May 17) and/or by making a direct donation for the Community Service Award, or...

April 28, 2025
Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Bu...

April 25, 2025
Dr. Wilfong, health science instructor at Owen High School is building upon a legacy that has been a vital part of our school community - preparing the next generation to be capab...

April 24, 2025
This year’s Buncombe County Schools All County Art Show is a colorful celebration of talent and imagination from students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Held at the Ashevi...

April 21, 2025
We hope everyone had a fun and restful Spring Break! We're ready to finish the year strong! Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare ...

April 9, 2025
Rafa Kohn is known by his peers and teachers as being an exceptional student and young man. His pursuit of learning and the support given to him by educators in the Owen communit...

April 9, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025 was a day of sparkle and smiles at Charles D. Owen High School as Universe United Miss North Carolina 2025, Reanna Ruark, turned the school’s media center...

April 8, 2025
The 2025 Military Ball, held on March 28 at the WNC Ag Center, was an unforgettable evening that brought together cadets, school officials, and friends for a night of celebration ...

April 7, 2025
Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Bu...

April 7, 2025
Advanced art students stepped out of the classroom and into Asheville’s creative scene recently during a full-day field trip that combined hands-on experiences, community engageme...

April 3, 2025
Students from six district high schools gathered for a Career Readiness Day hosted at the Goodwill Training Center in Asheville, where they participated in a plethora of job prepa...

April 3, 2025
Stages across Buncombe County Schools are alive with the sound of music. Spring theater season is upon us, as students and teachers present the lyrical labor of countless hours o...

March 31, 2025
Every day, our students learn through exploration, engage the community, and prepare for tomorrow. Our BCS Week in Review brings you these stories of achievement and success in Bu...

March 28, 2025
The North Carolina Governor’s School has selected 23 students from Buncombe County Schools to be part of its class of 2025, marking an exciting milestone for both the district and...

March 25, 2025
Charles D. Owen High cheerleaders dominated this season with strength, grace and an unshakable determination that carried them all the way to a state championship. After Hurrican...