We’re celebrating Public School Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and appreciate the volunteers who generously donate their time to support Oskaloosa schools.
Your dedication and commitment make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Thank you for all you do! 🙏
Happy Earth Day! Let’s embrace sustainable practices and the protection of our environment.
Together, we can make a positive impact on the health of our planet to benefit future generations! 💚
🚨 Attention Osky! 🚨 Our parking lot lights will be glowing red until April 24 to support the OHS Blood Drive happening on Tuesday, April 23 in the OHS small gym. Let's show our support for this life-saving cause! 🩸❤️ #OskyBuildsLeaders #ALLIN
It’s Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month! These disciplines play a role in just about every field and industry imaginable. We’re proud to provide our students with a strong math foundation throughout their time in Osky schools!
Join us this Friday, April 19, for Oskaloosa Band's Chocolate & Jazz! It will take place at 7 pm at the Penn Central Mall. Thank you to the businesses and organizations for generously sponsoring the event! 🎶🍫
🌟 Just a few days left to drop off your donations for our OES Clothing Drive. Let's make a difference together! 👖👚 Drop-off location and details below. We appreciate the support!
This April, join us in celebrating World Autism Acceptance Month! Together, we can raise awareness, promote understanding, and create inclusive Osky communities where every student feels accepted and valued for themselves. 🫶
Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming dates!
🗓️Monday, April 15: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:30pm, NO early dismissal
🗓️Wednesday, April 17: Regular 60-minute early dismissal
🗓️Thursday, April 18: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 1:30-7:30 pm, 3-hour early dismissal
🗓️Friday, April 19: No school
The parking lot lights are turned purple to match our prom theme, "Festival of Lights." They will be purple until April 16!
🌟 "The best thing about the activities at Oskaloosa Schools is that everyone who wants to be included can be included." 🌟
This response from our recent activities survey highlights the heart of Oskaloosa Schools. Inclusivity isn't just a goal—it's a fundamental part of who we are. We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate and thrive in our activities, regardless of background, skill level, or interest.
What sets us apart from other districts? Oskaloosa Schools offers unique opportunities that you won't find elsewhere. We go above and beyond to ensure that every student can find their place and excel in our diverse range of activities.
Together, We Build Leaders! 💪
Attention parents! Is your child gearing up to start kindergarten in the upcoming school year? Choose Oskaloosa Elementary School, where students are known! 🎒✨
If you couldn't make it to our Kindergarten Family Connection Night, don't worry! There are still plenty of chances to learn about our school community. Simply fill out our form to tell us about your child: https://bit.ly/OskyKdg2425. Then, you will receive an email with information about an opportunity for your child to visit OES in May!
We look forward to getting to know you and your little one! 🌟
Parent-teacher conferences will take place next week!
Tuesday, April 15, 4:00-7:30pm
Thursday, April 18, 1:30-7:30pm
Join us for important discussions about your child's progress!
REMINDER: All Oskaloosa schools will have a one-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, April 10. ⏰
Mark your calendars for May 13, as we will be having a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate a milestone moment for Oskaloosa High School Baseball!
April is National School Library Month—and this week is National Library Week! It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate the power of libraries and the amazing librarians and staff behind them. 📚
This week, explore all your local library has to offer!
We’re celebrating National Robotics Week! 🤖
From programming to problem-solving, robotics are helping students develop the critical thinking skills needed to be tomorrow's leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math. Get ready to be inspired by the future of innovation!
Community Partnerships for Protecting Children is hosting Shades of Blue, a family celebration, on Saturday, April 13 from 12-3 pm. Join them for a FREE family-fun event!
April is Financial Literacy Month. Let's emphasize the importance of teaching students about financial responsibility and independence.
By equipping them with essential money management skills, we empower them to make informed decisions and achieve their financial goals.
TONIGHT is the night! 🎉 Kindergarten Family Connection Night at Oskaloosa Elementary School starts at 5:00 p.m.
Join us at OES, where leaders are made! If you haven’t received an invitation yet, please fill out our Google Form to tell us more about your incoming kindergartener: https://bit.ly/OskyKdg2425. You’ll then receive all the details about tonight’s event, as well as our Kindergarten Step Up Days in May!
We can’t wait to meet all our incoming kindergarten students and their families for an evening of fun, learning, and building connections. See you soon! ✨
Happy National School Librarian Day! We want to take a moment to thank:
🍏Rebecca Bock, MS/HS Teacher Librarian
🍏Shelly Anderson, HS Library Associate
🍏Karri Rysdam, MS Library Associate
🍏Elizabeth Good, OES Media Specialist
🍏Jerilyn Bares, OES Paraeducator Media Center
We appreciate everything you do to foster literacy and help students access key resources!
