OES and OMS sent 20 students to Fairfield for Great Prairie AEA's Battle of the Books. We are excited to announce that the OES team, "I Read Past My Bedtime," took 3rd place. We had three students who read every book on the list (marked below with "*"). What an accomplishment!
🎉 Please join us in congratulating these amazing Oskaloosa readers!
📚 OES "I Read Past My Bedtime": Gemma, Maggie, Alyssa, Takuma, Beckett, and Simon
📚 OES "I'd Rather be Reading": Ryan*, Grant*, Alivia*, Eva, Bennett, and Alouette
📚 OES Alternate: Harper
📚 OMS Cheerleading Penguins: Ezra, Ruby*, Emma, Parker, Norah, and Jackson
🏀 Calling all future basketball stars! Join us at Oskaloosa's Boys Basketball Camp on June 25-27. Open to students in grades K-7, this camp is packed with skills, drills, and fun games. Secure your spot today for $20!
Congratulations to Cora Snakenburg, an OHS student, for being recognized as an outstanding citizen! She received a scholarship check from Twin Cedars Bank, highlighting her quick action during a medical emergency at a track meet in April. Read more about her inspiring story at the link below! 👏🎉
🔗 Full story here: www.oskyschools.org/article/1561822
#OskyBuildsLeaders #ALLIN
During Military Appreciation Month, we salute the heroes who have served and continue to serve in the military. Thank you for your commitment to our nation. 🇺🇲
Our parking lot lights are festive colors in the evenings as we recognize the Cinco de Mayo holiday! 🇲🇽
Happy National School Nurses Day! We want to take a moment to thank the people who support the health and wellbeing of our students:
⭐ Michele Christ, Elementary
⭐ Kristina Mefford, Middle School
⭐ Michelle Lahner, High School
Thank you for all you do!
REMINDER: Wednesday, May 8 is our usual early-out Wednesday. We will have a 60-minute early release today. ⏰
We’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week in Oskaloosa Schools! 🌟
Join us as we recognize the profound impact educators have on shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators. If you have a chance, be sure to thank a teacher this week!
Both Osky Middle School and High School are going to be in BBQ 4 Badges. Issac Almaras with Edward Jones paid the entry fee for the Meal Team Six Team (High School). Jim Miller with American Cleaning paid for the Kung Food Team's (middle school) entry fee. Thank you to these businesses for helping us build leaders! We are grateful for their support. Best of luck to both teams!
On School Lunch Heroes Day, we recognize and appreciate our Osky food service team for their hard work and dedication in providing nutritious meals to our students each day. Thank you for fueling our students' minds and bodies! 🚀
Save the Date: Our Class of 2024 Graduation Commencement will take place Sunday, May 19, at 2:00pm in the OHS Gym. Congratulations to all our soon-to-be graduates! 🎓
Today is National College Decision Day! Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of our students as they embark on their next academic adventure.
We’re proud of you! 🎓🌟
Happy School Principals' Day! We're grateful for the dedication and leadership of our school principals.
⭐ Alana Hutchinson, OES
⭐ Jeff Kirby, OHS
⭐ Mark Scholes, OMS
Thank you for your efforts in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for our students!
REMINDER: Wednesday, May 1, is our usual early-out Wednesday. We will have a 60-minute early release. ⏰
Come see the Oskaloosa High School Speech Team show off their accomplishments from their 2024 speech season! The showcase will be on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00pm in the George Daily Auditorium. It will be a night full of funny, serious, and thrilling speech events!
REMINDER: There IS school on Friday, May 3. This was originally scheduled as a day off, but it is now a snow make-up day. See you in class! ⏰
April is Counseling Awareness Month! Let's recognize the importance of mental health support and the positive impact counseling has on individuals of all ages.
Thank you to our school counselors for the support you provide! 🤝
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the people who keep our schools running smoothly. Your hard work and professionalism are deeply appreciated. Thank you! 🙏
REMINDER: Today is our usual early-out Wednesday. We will have a 60-minute early release today. ⏰
To our bus drivers: Your kindness, patience, and commitment to safety make all the difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for making sure students have a safe and reliable ride to and from school each day.
Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚍
