Oskaloosa Schools

💛 Kindness in Action! 💛

Our First Grade Kindness Club and Student Council Kindness Committee helped lead a schoolwide food drive, and our amazing OES students and families showed up big!
Just look at that truckload — together, we collected 1,124 food items to support the Oskaloosa Ecumenical Cupboard right here in our own community.

A special shoutout goes to Mrs. Hersom’s kindergarten class for donating 63 items all on their own! 👏

We are so proud of our students for showing what it means to love, inspire, and empower others through kindness!

🌟 Cops for Kind Kids Award 🌟

Congratulations to Oskaloosa Elementary fifth grader Ernie Moses, who was recognized with this month’s Cops for Kind Kids award by School Resource Officer Logan Nord.

Ernie was nominated by paraeducator Jeana Tacke, who shared, “I have seen Ernie SEVERAL times spending his entire recess picking up garbage on the playground. He is helping make the playground a clean and fun place for all 3rd–5th grade students.”

Thank you, Ernie, for leading by example and showing what it means to take pride in your school and care for others. 💜 #OskyBuildsLeaders #ALLIN

📚✨ Bingo for Books is back!

Join us Monday, November 3 for Oskaloosa Elementary Family Night – Bingo for Books in the OES Commons. Come and go between 5:00–6:30 p.m. for an evening filled with fun, prizes, and school spirit!

The PTO will be selling concessions, and every round of Bingo means another chance to win a great book.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
#OskyBuildsLeaders #ALLIN

70 members of the Oskaloosa Student Council attended the Iowa Student Leadership Conference at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, on October 26 & 27. At this conference, they networked with 1,500 other students and advisors from across the state, learned about the state project “Click Carefully, Connect Confidently,” and attended breakout sessions that enhanced their leadership skills and gave them valuable information to bring back to our Oskaloosa Student Council.

The highlight of the conference was the keynote speaker, Heather Schultz, from Georgia, who taught the students not to fear trying new things and how to step out of their comfort zones.

Oskaloosa students, Kim Terpstra and Jonah DeVore, both IA StuCo State Officers, were #ALLIN, helping to lead the conference. Gabby Stropes, an IA Stuco district officer, also met with the Southeast District to help lead cheers and chants. #OskyBuildsLeaders

👻 BOO! Breakfast got spooky this morning! 👻
The Oskaloosa Elementary cafeteria crew was brewing up some ghoulishly good fun with ghost smoothies for breakfast!
The students loved starting their day with a little Halloween spirit, sweet, spooky, and full of smiles! 🎃

Oskaloosa Student Council members attended the Iowa Leadership Training Camp (ILTC) this month at Grand View University! ✨ The four-day camp focused on leadership development and personal growth—and two Osky alumni were camp counselors. Seniors Kim Terpstra, Wyatt DeCook, and Mason Bean described ILTC as a life-changing experience and encouraged more students to attend. A shoutout to sophomore Gracie Graham, who earned the Most Improved Camper award! 🎉 #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders

OHS Building Trades students arrived in Atlanta today for the National SkillsUSA competition! The students will be competing in the Teamwork category. Best of luck!

Here's what’s on the menu for the upcoming week of summer meals. No cost, no signup—just show up! 😎 #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders

Oskaloosa Shooting Sports, led by head coach Larry Gay, wrapped up an outstanding regular season! 🎯 They had a memorable "shooting under the lights" event at the Izaak Walton range. The team’s dedication and skill continue to shine, with multiple athletes qualifying for state in the coming weeks. Best of luck to all our competitors as they represent Osky! 🌟 #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders

Last week, Oskaloosa Schools' libraries went on a shopping spree at Book Vault! 📚 Thanks to the success of our Spring Book Fair through Book Vault, nearly $4,000 was raised to support our school libraries. When families shop at our book fair, it benefits not only our students but also our local businesses and community. We appreciate your support! 🫶 #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders

Here's what’s on the menu for the upcoming week of summer meals. No cost, no signup—just show up! 😎 #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders

Here's what’s on the menu to finish out the first week of summer meals. No cost, no signup—just show up! 😎 #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders

Oskaloosa's last day of school is Wed, May 28, 2025! There will be a 3-hour early dismissal on May 28. OES - 12:15 PM OMS & OHS - 12:30 PM

☀️ Oskaloosa Elementary’s Countdown to SUMMER is here! 🎉 We’ve got a fun-filled final week of school planned, with a special theme each day as we count down to summer break! Here’s what to expect: 📅 Tuesday, May 20 – School Spirit Day Wear your Osky gear and show your school pride! 📅 Wednesday, May 21 – Unwind Day Get comfy! Wear your favorite cozy clothes and relax. 📅 Thursday, May 22 – Mismatch Day The wackier, the better! Wear a mismatched outfit to school. 📅 Friday, May 23 – Movie Day Enjoy a fun movie in class! 📅 Tuesday, May 27 – Extreme FUN Day It’s Fun Day! Get ready for activities, laughter, and lots of fun. 📅 Wednesday, May 28 – Ready for Summer It’s the last day of school—let’s celebrate the start of summer! 🌈☀️

It's Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible educators who go #ALLIN every single day for our students and school community! 🍎 Thank you for your passion, dedication, and leadership. You inspire, guide, and help shape tomorrow’s leaders. We appreciate you! 🫶 #OskyBuildsLeaders

OMS 8th graders from Team 7/8 had a great time connecting and sharing conversations while enjoying pizza at Lunches with Logan! 🌟🍕

Did you know you can submit a free and reduced meal application anytime during the school year? This application helps determine eligibility for free or reduced-priced school meals, ensuring your child has access to nutritious food at school. Apply now at www.oskyschools.org/page/free-and-reduced-meals or pick up an application at any Oskaloosa School office. Don’t hesitate—if you think you might qualify, it’s worth applying!

Our next Osky Ovation features Rachel Brown, Swim Team Coach and 3rd grade teacher. Rachel shared the success and growth of the OHS Swim Team. 👏 Thank you for sharing, Rachel!

Our parking lots will be glowing for St. Patrick’s Day! The festive colors will shine green and white until March 24—celebrating the spirit of the season. 🍀💚

We’re excited to launch Osky Ovation, a new way to celebrate the positive impact happening across Oskaloosa Schools! 🎉 Our first Osky Ovation features Hayley Konek, Behavior Leadership Coach at OES. Hayley shared how proactive strategies and strong leadership are shaping a positive school culture. 👏 Stay tuned for more!