William Penn University is inviting all Osky Indians to their Local Schools Day on Saturday, January 13, as the women's and men’s basketball teams are facing MidAmerica Nazarene University in the Penn Gymnasium at 2 and 4 PM. All students who are accompanied by a parent/guardian will receive a free popcorn!
Buy adult tickets at www.statesmenathletics.com/ticketing
Reminder to Osky families: You can download our free app to keep track of calendars, find out what's on our lunch menus, and get district updates. Download today!
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oskaloosa-community-schools/id1524263227
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.oskaloosacsd&pli=1
Welcome back, students! As we kick off 2024, may your curiosity be ignited, and your academic endeavors be successful. 📚✏️
REMINDER: Students return to school Wednesday, January 3. 🗓️
Happy New Year, Osky! May the year ahead be filled with academic achievements and countless opportunities for students and educators alike. 🎉
Looking for some family-friendly fun? Discover upcoming events in our Virtual Backpack! We’re always updating the web page, so be sure to check back for more. 🎒
Part of an organization? Submit flyers here: https://tinyurl.com/24mztee9
Families, simply visit https://www.oskyschools.org/ then click on OCSD Backpack under the Parent tab.
Merry Christmas! We hope you get to enjoy all the peace and kindness this special season brings. ☃️🎄
PLEASE NOTE: Our Winter Break is from December 25 to January 2. There is no school for students! ❄️
We’ll see our students back in the classroom on January 3!
Hey Osky families – Did you know we have a FREE app? It’s perfect for checking calendars, lunch menus, and district updates on the go. Download today! ⬇️
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oskaloosa-community-schools/id1524263227
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.oskaloosacsd&pli=1
OES Music Programs are happening this week! 🎶
Our 2nd Grade students are performing on December 14, and our 5th Grade students are performing on December 15. Both performances start at 2:00pm in the OES Cafeteria.
Second Grade classes of Miss DePenning, Mrs. Grubb, Miss Hill, and Miss Trainer will be featured on Thursday. Their music teacher is Mrs. Hammes.
Fifth Grade Classes of VanDyne, Chapman, and Schaffner will be featured in the Friday program. Their music teacher is Mrs. Coleman.
We hope to see you there!
Introducing the #1 resource for parents: the Osky Schools app!
Access calendars, event info, lunch menus, and district updates—right in the palm of your hand. It’s available on all mobile devices!
👉 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oskaloosa-community-schools/id1524263227
👉 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.oskaloosacsd&pli=1
The 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony is Friday, December 22, at 1:45pm in the OES Lunch Room.
Congratulations to our students for completing this chapter in their educational journey! 🎓
We have an immediate opening in our Nurses Office! Check out this job posting and others at www.oskyjobs.com.
🎉 Kinetic Edge donates $2,500 to fuel the growth of our new Spirit Cafe program! 🙌
As we continue to work on construction and renovations at Spirit Cafe on the Oskaloosa Square, we're building more than just a business—we're crafting a space where our students with special needs will gain invaluable life skills. 💪✨
A massive shoutout to Kinetic Edge for being #ALLIN on our vision and supporting this meaningful initiative. Their generosity is creating opportunities that will make a lasting impact.
Stay tuned, everyone! We'll be sharing regular updates on the Spirit Cafe journey—watch as we transform dreams into reality. 🏗️🛠️
Together, we're not just building a cafe; we're building a community where we engage ALL students to embrace the power of learning.
Ditch the paper flyers and go digital! Our Virtual Backpack has info about family-friendly events happening in the community. 🎒
Organizations can submit flyers here: https://tinyurl.com/24mztee9
Families, simply visit https://www.oskyschools.org/ then click on OCSD Backpack under the Parent tab.
This Friday, Oskaloosa Activities will have a Teddy Bear Toss! Bring a stuffed animal to the Boys Basketball game to throw onto the court during halftime. All stuffed animals and teddy bears will be collected and donated to the Mahaska Health Pediatrics Unit for the kids! HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
✨ Calling all Osky supporters ✨ One of our very own elementary students was nominated as Artsonia's Artist of the Week. Help us vote them as the finalist!
🔗 www.artsonia.com/museum/aotw/vote.asp
🎨 Find the photo that matches below.
🗳️ Cast your vote by December 9 - you can vote once per day!
The winning school receives a $100 gift certificate and the winning student receives a $50 gift certificate generously provided by Blick Art Materials. Vote NOW!
Have you downloaded the Osky Schools app yet? It’s your #1 tool for staying connected! View lunch menus, calendars, district updates and more, right at your fingertips.
📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oskaloosa-schools/id6448397036
📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.oskaloosacsd&pli=1
We have an immediate opening on our Bus Drivers team! Check out this job posting and others at http://www.oskyjobs.com/.
A diverse range of artworks has been chosen to be part of the Oskaloosa Schools Winter Art Exhibit. The exhibition features a selection of artwork from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The art display is situated in the west hallway of Penn Central Mall past Envy Hair Studio.
Visitors are invited to explore the exhibit during Penn Central Mall's operating hours (Monday to Friday: 10 AM - 8 PM, Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM, and Sunday: 12 - 5 PM). Discover the fantastic creations by our Oskaloosa art students! The exhibit will be open for viewing until December 18.
