📣 Reminder, OCSD Families:
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 9 and Monday, October 12.
We’ll see students back at school on Tuesday, October 13.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 9 and Monday, October 12.
We’ll see students back at school on Tuesday, October 13.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the parking lot lights will be illuminated in pink during the month of October. We stand with all the fighters, survivors, and families impacted by breast cancer.
Happy National Instructional Coaches Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the instructional coaches who support, encourage, collaborate, and help make great teaching even stronger. Thank you for investing in our educators, sharing your expertise, and helping create meaningful learning experiences for our students.
We appreciate all that you do!
#NationalInstructionalCoachesDay #OskaloosaSchools #LoveEmpowerInspire
Today we celebrate the instructional coaches who support, encourage, collaborate, and help make great teaching even stronger. Thank you for investing in our educators, sharing your expertise, and helping create meaningful learning experiences for our students.
We appreciate all that you do!
#NationalInstructionalCoachesDay #OskaloosaSchools #LoveEmpowerInspire
🎃 Beware the Headless Horseman! 🎃
Oskaloosa High School Troupe 228 is proud to present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Heimbuch and Jon Ferguson! Get ready for an eerie, autumn night of theatre as the classic tale comes to life on stage.
📅 When: November 6 & November 7 at 7:00 PM
📍 Where: George Daily Community Auditorium (1800 N 3rd St., Oskaloosa, IA)
🎟️ Tickets: Scan the QR code on the poster to reserve your seats today!
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In addition to our public showtimes, here is information for members of the press:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 PM
📍Location: George Daily Community Auditorium
During Press Night, members of the media will have the opportunity to:
📸 Take photographs both on and off the stage during the rehearsal/show process, capture images of the cast, crew, set, and production elements
🎤 Interview cast and crew members about their roles and experiences with the production
Oskaloosa High School Troupe 228 is proud to present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Heimbuch and Jon Ferguson! Get ready for an eerie, autumn night of theatre as the classic tale comes to life on stage.
📅 When: November 6 & November 7 at 7:00 PM
📍 Where: George Daily Community Auditorium (1800 N 3rd St., Oskaloosa, IA)
🎟️ Tickets: Scan the QR code on the poster to reserve your seats today!
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In addition to our public showtimes, here is information for members of the press:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 PM
📍Location: George Daily Community Auditorium
During Press Night, members of the media will have the opportunity to:
📸 Take photographs both on and off the stage during the rehearsal/show process, capture images of the cast, crew, set, and production elements
🎤 Interview cast and crew members about their roles and experiences with the production
Last week, our 7th-grade scientists in Mrs. Drake’s and Mrs. Nannenga’s classes stepped outside the classroom to explore the cosmos right in our own backyard!
Students took an out-of-this-world field trip to Oskaloosa’s very own Solar System Walkway at Lacey Recreation Complex, where they walked from planet to planet to experience the scale of our sun and solar system firsthand. There’s nothing quite like interactive learning to make science come alive!
Thank you to all of the teachers, past and present, who have LOVED, EMPOWERED, and INSPIRED our students to
embrace the power of learning!
#All-In #LoveEmpowerInspire
REMINDER: THIS THURSDAY
🌍 Are you a middle or high school student interested in traveling to Spain & Portugal? 🇪🇸🇵🇹
Join us for an informational meeting about a 10-day educational trip to Spain and Portugal in June 2028!
Open to all current OMS and OHS students.
📅 Thursday, October 1
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 OMS Media Center
Come learn more about the itinerary, cost, what’s included, and how to sign up.
Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4xEnWwq
🌍 Are you a middle or high school student interested in traveling to Spain & Portugal? 🇪🇸🇵🇹
Join us for an informational meeting about a 10-day educational trip to Spain and Portugal in June 2028!
Open to all current OMS and OHS students.
📅 Thursday, October 1
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 OMS Media Center
Come learn more about the itinerary, cost, what’s included, and how to sign up.
Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4xEnWwq
📢 Reminder for Families: No School This Monday! 📢
There will be no school for students this coming Monday, September 21, for staff development.
Enjoy the extra-long weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday.
🌍 Are you a middle or high school student interested in traveling to Spain & Portugal? 🇪🇸🇵🇹
Join us for an informational meeting about a 10-day educational trip to Spain and Portugal in June 2028!
Open to all current OMS and OHS students.
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 21st C Room at OHS
Come learn more about the itinerary, cost, what’s included, and how to sign up.
Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4xEnWwq
Join us for an informational meeting about a 10-day educational trip to Spain and Portugal in June 2028!
Open to all current OMS and OHS students.
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 21st C Room at OHS
Come learn more about the itinerary, cost, what’s included, and how to sign up.
Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4xEnWwq
Good luck to these Dance Dynamix team members who auditioned today for the All Iowa Honor Dance Team!
They joined 475 dancers from across Iowa for the opportunity to be selected for this statewide honor.
Pictured left to right: Willow Sullivan, Alyssa Myers, Kylynne Roberts, Kaylee Main, Josslyn Riley, Fayeanna Guthrie and Kaliyan Toeun.
We’re proud of you for putting yourselves out there and representing Oskaloosa! Good luck!
🚗 Oskaloosa Summer Driver Education – 2026 Registration Now Open
Planning ahead for summer? Here’s what families need to know about Driver Education:
Program Details
• One session begins May 28, 2026
• Cost: $395 (free/reduced options available if you qualify)
• Counts as 1 elective credit and impacts GPA
Classroom Learning
• 100% online
• Complete 2 hours per day for 15 days
• You’ll have 30 days total to finish once you begin
• Students can work ahead slightly, but state law limits daily time
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
• Starts the first day students are out of school
• Driving times begin at 6:00 a.m., Monday–Saturday
• Students drive in pairs during 2-hour sessions
• Schedule posted in Google Classroom
• Missed drives require a $60 make-up fee
Important Deadlines & Steps
✔ Submit registration form
✔ Pay $395 by May 21 to guarantee your spot
✔ Join Google Classroom using code: 27wudyb5
Payments can be made through Infinite Campus, dropped off at the high school office, or mailed to Oskaloosa High School.
📧 Questions? Contact Rob Campbell at campbellr@oskycsd.org
or call OHS/OMS offices.
Seats are limited, so don’t wait to get signed up.
Planning ahead for summer? Here’s what families need to know about Driver Education:
Program Details
• One session begins May 28, 2026
• Cost: $395 (free/reduced options available if you qualify)
• Counts as 1 elective credit and impacts GPA
Classroom Learning
• 100% online
• Complete 2 hours per day for 15 days
• You’ll have 30 days total to finish once you begin
• Students can work ahead slightly, but state law limits daily time
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
• Starts the first day students are out of school
• Driving times begin at 6:00 a.m., Monday–Saturday
• Students drive in pairs during 2-hour sessions
• Schedule posted in Google Classroom
• Missed drives require a $60 make-up fee
Important Deadlines & Steps
✔ Submit registration form
✔ Pay $395 by May 21 to guarantee your spot
✔ Join Google Classroom using code: 27wudyb5
Payments can be made through Infinite Campus, dropped off at the high school office, or mailed to Oskaloosa High School.
📧 Questions? Contact Rob Campbell at campbellr@oskycsd.org
or call OHS/OMS offices.
Seats are limited, so don’t wait to get signed up.
NO SCHOOL for Oskaloosa Schools on Friday, January 23, due to bitterly cold temperatures.
🍝 Support Oskaloosa Student Council at the Annual Spaghetti Dinner 🍝
Oskaloosa Student Council will host its annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, January 30, beginning at 5:30 pm in the small gym at Oskaloosa High School.
Dinner will be served until after halftime of the boys basketball game. There is no cost to attend, and free-will donations are welcome. All proceeds support Student Council projects, events, and opportunities, including camps and conferences.
🍽 Menu includes:
Spaghetti and meatballs
Garlic bread
Lemonade and water
Oskaloosa Student Council will host its annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, January 30, beginning at 5:30 pm in the small gym at Oskaloosa High School.
Dinner will be served until after halftime of the boys basketball game. There is no cost to attend, and free-will donations are welcome. All proceeds support Student Council projects, events, and opportunities, including camps and conferences.
🍽 Menu includes:
Spaghetti and meatballs
Garlic bread
Lemonade and water
This week at Oskaloosa High School, learning went far beyond the classroom.
Students explored conservation and the responsible harvest of game birds by putting real-world skills into practice. With guidance from Gus Elliott, Conservation Education Specialist at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, students learned how to properly clean a game bird, harvest usable meat, and preserve the pelt for educational display.
FFA students joined the lesson as well, connecting their products and processing coursework to wildlife conservation. The birds used were donated by the Iowa DNR and designated for education, allowing students to learn ethically and responsibly.
Through this course, students also complete hunter education and safety training, giving them the knowledge and skills to responsibly hunt, harvest, and process their own game in the future.
This kind of hands-on learning helps keep conservation and hunting education alive for future generations by teaching not just the how, but the why behind responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
Students explored conservation and the responsible harvest of game birds by putting real-world skills into practice. With guidance from Gus Elliott, Conservation Education Specialist at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, students learned how to properly clean a game bird, harvest usable meat, and preserve the pelt for educational display.
FFA students joined the lesson as well, connecting their products and processing coursework to wildlife conservation. The birds used were donated by the Iowa DNR and designated for education, allowing students to learn ethically and responsibly.
Through this course, students also complete hunter education and safety training, giving them the knowledge and skills to responsibly hunt, harvest, and process their own game in the future.
This kind of hands-on learning helps keep conservation and hunting education alive for future generations by teaching not just the how, but the why behind responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
This week, Oskaloosa High School Storybook Players brought stories to life at the Oskaloosa Public Library, sharing reading, creativity, and leadership with young listeners across our community. Experiences like this help students grow as confident communicators and thoughtful leaders while giving back in meaningful ways.
Next up is our only “at home” performance, and it is one of our favorite traditions of the year. Families are invited to enjoy interactive storytelling, laughter, and student-led performances that bring reading to life.
📖 Join us Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 AM or 11:30 AM at George Daily Auditorium. These free performances are designed for all ages and are a great way to celebrate seven outstanding seniors and the students who are #ALLIN on sharing their talents.
#OskyBuildsLeaders 📖
Next up is our only “at home” performance, and it is one of our favorite traditions of the year. Families are invited to enjoy interactive storytelling, laughter, and student-led performances that bring reading to life.
📖 Join us Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 AM or 11:30 AM at George Daily Auditorium. These free performances are designed for all ages and are a great way to celebrate seven outstanding seniors and the students who are #ALLIN on sharing their talents.
#OskyBuildsLeaders 📖
Health Reminder for Families
We are seeing a higher number of illnesses at one of our campuses and want to share a quick reminder to help keep students and staff healthy.
If your child has a fever of 100° or higher, please keep them home. Students should be fever-free and vomit-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school.
We know staying home can be inconvenient, but these steps help limit the spread of illness and keep classrooms open and learning on track. Thank you for partnering with us to take care of one another.
We are seeing a higher number of illnesses at one of our campuses and want to share a quick reminder to help keep students and staff healthy.
If your child has a fever of 100° or higher, please keep them home. Students should be fever-free and vomit-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school.
We know staying home can be inconvenient, but these steps help limit the spread of illness and keep classrooms open and learning on track. Thank you for partnering with us to take care of one another.
2-HOUR LATE START for Oskaloosa Schools on Friday, December 12 due to road conditions. There will be grab-and-go breakfast served. No morning preschool.
EARLY DISMISSAL: Oskaloosa Elementary School and preschool will dismiss at 12:30 pm, and the middle school and high school will dismiss at 12:45 pm on Monday, December 1, due to the anticipated forecast. There will be no afternoon preschool.
💛 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!
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
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
