Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
🧬Meet Mr. Smith, our Science Department Chair and School Improvement Team Chair! After starting as a student teacher at OHS in 2010, he returned in 2016 to teach everything from Biology to Physics. A proud NC State grad, he now lives right here in Swannanoa with his daughter, Ella, and their two dogs, Jetty and Ama! 🐾
🧬Meet Mr. Smith, our Science Department Chair and School Improvement Team Chair! After starting as a student teacher at OHS in 2010, he returned in 2016 to teach everything from Biology to Physics. A proud NC State grad, he now lives right here in Swannanoa with his daughter, Ella, and their two dogs, Jetty and Ama! 🐾
Meet Mr. James, another incredible educator who helps lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
✈️ From the U.S. Air Force to the OHS science department, Mr. James has been a staple at Owen for over 15 years. He currently teaches Physical and Earth Science and serves on the School Improvement Team.
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
✈️ From the U.S. Air Force to the OHS science department, Mr. James has been a staple at Owen for over 15 years. He currently teaches Physical and Earth Science and serves on the School Improvement Team.
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
🧪 Chemistry meets creativity! Meet Mr. Sheehan, who focuses on hands-on learning in the science lab. When he isn’t sponsoring the Disc Golf or Chemistry clubs, he’s likely fly fishing or playing the banjo!
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*Continue following our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series, and join us in celebrating the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Meet another educator who helps lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day. Learn more about Mr. Nihart!
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*Continue following our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series, and join us in celebrating the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Meet another educator who helps lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day. Learn more about Mr. Nihart!
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Meet Swannanoa native and U.S. Army Veteran Jeff Garland. As a JROTC instructor since 2019, he is passionate about inspiring students to become the next generation of leaders in their families and communities.
Meet Swannanoa native and U.S. Army Veteran Jeff Garland. As a JROTC instructor since 2019, he is passionate about inspiring students to become the next generation of leaders in their families and communities.
The final school day for students is Wednesday 6/10/26. Schools will operate on a two-hour early dismissal schedule. Have a great summer break!
Celebrating Our Seniors! 🎓✨
What an incredible evening at the recent 2026 Senior Awards Night! We are so proud of our seniors for their years of dedication, hard work, and academic excellence. From departmental honors to life-changing scholarships, tonight was all about celebrating their journey and bright futures.
Highlights of the Night: 🏅 17 Highest Honors (Stoles & Top Scholars) 🎖️ 21 High Honors (Medals) 🎗️ 29 Honors (Cords) 🛠️ 23 CTE Honors recipients 🎨 18 Departmental Excellence & Principal Awards 💰 Over $200,000 in local and national scholarships awarded!
Congratulations to all our award winners! Your hard work has truly paid off. Check out the full breakdown of awards in our latest web article. 🏆👏 https://cdohs.buncombeschools.org/o/cdoh/article/2960324
#ClassOf2026 #SeniorAwards #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders
What an incredible evening at the recent 2026 Senior Awards Night! We are so proud of our seniors for their years of dedication, hard work, and academic excellence. From departmental honors to life-changing scholarships, tonight was all about celebrating their journey and bright futures.
Highlights of the Night: 🏅 17 Highest Honors (Stoles & Top Scholars) 🎖️ 21 High Honors (Medals) 🎗️ 29 Honors (Cords) 🛠️ 23 CTE Honors recipients 🎨 18 Departmental Excellence & Principal Awards 💰 Over $200,000 in local and national scholarships awarded!
Congratulations to all our award winners! Your hard work has truly paid off. Check out the full breakdown of awards in our latest web article. 🏆👏 https://cdohs.buncombeschools.org/o/cdoh/article/2960324
#ClassOf2026 #SeniorAwards #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders
Meet Ms. Haffey, another incredible educator who helps lead the herd at OHS!
*Continue following our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series, and join us in celebrating the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
*Continue following our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series, and join us in celebrating the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Learn more about Ms. Wilson!
Learn more about Ms. Wilson!
Please join the C.D Owen High school choirs for their final concert of the year! The concert will be held this Thursday at 7:00pm in the C.D. Owen Auditorium where we will celebrate our seniors and recognize the musical achievements of the 2025/2026 school year. We look forward to seeing you!
🎓 Senior Rock painting day is always a special Owen High tradition! Today, our seniors left their mark by adding their creativity and class spirit to the Senior Rock. This annual tradition is a fun way to celebrate their final year as Warhorses and create lasting memories together. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish as they get ready for graduation! #OwenHigh #SeniorTradition #OnceAWarhorseAlwaysAWarhorse
Monday, 5/25/26 is Memorial Day. There will be no school for students. It is an optional teacher workday.
Owen High was proud to host Shannon Capezzali and Elizabeth Dickinson from the Buncombe County Planning & Development Department on Monday to discuss exciting potential plans for Swannanoa, including sidewalks, bike lanes, and more!
They want to hear from community members of all ages. Share your ideas and help shape Swannanoa’s future by taking the community survey. Click the link below for more information and to participate.
https://engage.buncombecounty.org/swannanoasmallarea
🗓️ The survey closes May 17 — make your voice heard!
They want to hear from community members of all ages. Share your ideas and help shape Swannanoa’s future by taking the community survey. Click the link below for more information and to participate.
https://engage.buncombecounty.org/swannanoasmallarea
🗓️ The survey closes May 17 — make your voice heard!
🐐🔬 Cross-curricular learning in action at OHS!
OHS students got a unique cross-curricular learning opportunity this week when Dr. Wilfong’s health science students brought the program’s new ultrasound machine to Mr. Nester’s animal science classroom to perform an ultrasound on Coco, his pregnant goat.
Coco, a 1.5-year-old Boer/Nigerian Dwarf goat born right here at OHS, gave students an opportunity to combine healthcare technology skills with agricultural science in a real-world setting. Based on the ultrasound, it looks like Coco is expecting twins!
With goats having a five-month gestation period, her kids are expected to arrive sometime in the middle of next month. OHS students and staff (and proud papa goat Leroy) are excitedly awaiting the newest additions to the school farm while celebrating this hands-on collaboration between two programs. 🐐
OHS students got a unique cross-curricular learning opportunity this week when Dr. Wilfong’s health science students brought the program’s new ultrasound machine to Mr. Nester’s animal science classroom to perform an ultrasound on Coco, his pregnant goat.
Coco, a 1.5-year-old Boer/Nigerian Dwarf goat born right here at OHS, gave students an opportunity to combine healthcare technology skills with agricultural science in a real-world setting. Based on the ultrasound, it looks like Coco is expecting twins!
With goats having a five-month gestation period, her kids are expected to arrive sometime in the middle of next month. OHS students and staff (and proud papa goat Leroy) are excitedly awaiting the newest additions to the school farm while celebrating this hands-on collaboration between two programs. 🐐
Learn more about Ms. Seal, another incredible educator who helps lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
*Continue following our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series, and join us in celebrating the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
*Continue following our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series, and join us in celebrating the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Meet another educator who helps lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day. Learn more about Mr. Nihart!
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day. Learn more about Mr. Nihart!
Meet Mr. Kinne, another incredible educator who helps lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Learn more about Mr. Kallestad, another incredible educator who helps lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Learn more about Mr. Warnick, another incredible educator who helps lead the herd at OHS! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Meet Ms. Dunbar, another incredible educator who not only helps lead the herd at OHS, but who also leads a literal herd at her home in Barnardsville, where she and her family run a cattle farm! 🐎
Our “Leading the Herd: OHS Educator Spotlight” series celebrates the dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our Warhorse students every day.
Learn more about Mr. Miller!
Learn more about Mr. Miller!
