No more digging through backpacks! Osky’s Virtual Backpack resource reduces paper waste and provides information about community-wide events quickly and efficiently. The webpage is updated regularly with flyers that are screened and approved for distribution by district administration.
Local organizations can easily submit their event flyer and information to be uploaded to the Virtual Backpack via our Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/24mztee9
Access our Virtual Backpack any time at https://www.oskycsd.org/parent-resources/virtual-backpack or in the free Osky Schools app.

🌟 Witness our Oskaloosa student leaders in action! 🌟 They're out and about, engaging with various community groups to share our district's vision culture. Take a peek at their recent presentation to the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors! 👥📚

We have an immediate opening for a Behavior Interventionist! Check out this job posting and others at http://www.oskyjobs.com.

👪🧑🏫 Tonight is the Oskaloosa Elementary KinderPrep/Kindergarten Parent Orientation! Parents, please join us from 5:00 to 5:45pm as we help our young learners transition into the elementary school.

🏀 Please visit the following link to learn more about the Oskaloosa Basketball Club (OBC)! Embarking on its inaugural year, the OBC is thrilled to introduce a dynamic basketball program tailored to nurturing our youth's skills within a culture of hard work, positivity and enthusiasm. Learn more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mOsPoRiR1Mj2fErj0lzfORrMuvm147bE/view?usp=sharing

Oskaloosa Schools is hiring Bus Drivers for the upcoming school year!
👉 Pay starts at $80 per day
👉 Enjoy an excellent benefits package, including no-cost family health insurance
👉 Training provided and coordinated with Indian Hills Community College
👉 Learn more at http://www.oskyjobs.com/ or grab an application at the Central Office (1800 North 3rd St)
👉 Employment subject to background check and DOT physical
Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives while enjoying competitive pay and fantastic benefits. 🚌💫 Spread the word and share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested!

School starts in ONE WEEK! We look forward to kicking off the school year on Wednesday, August 23. 🎉
NOTE: Students will have a 60-minute early dismissal on the first day of school. Please plan accordingly!

Friendly reminder! Oskaloosa Elementary’s KinderPrep/Kindergarten Parent Orientation is this Thursday! 🍎 Parents, please join us from 5:00 to 5:45pm as we help our young learners transition into the elementary school.

🚗🚨 Oskaloosa Elementary families: This is your FINAL REMINDER to dispose of your 2022-23 Driveline tags.
NEW Driveline tags are now available for pick-up in the OES front office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays! We encourage families to pick up their new Driveline tags before August 21.
Questions? Call the OES office at (641) 673-8092. We’re happy to help!

REMINDER: Tryouts for the Oskaloosa Youth Basketball Club are officially OPEN! Students in grades 3-6 can participate in tryouts on Sunday, August 27. 🏀⛹️
Register now: https://www.oskybasketballclub.com/?fbclid=IwAR3y4uTX-ERFIhCNf0YMTAbmofzB0QCgGYJ78_aU2_wnQPY2M8w7aQsMTSw

Mark your calendars for the Oskaloosa Elementary Back-to-School Night on Monday, August 21! Join us from 5:00 to 6:30pm as we get ready to start another outstanding school year.
See you there! 🏫✨

Donated Day of Care is coming on September 25! Get your paperwork to Town Square Dental Care by August 31 and get a FREE dental service. Let's keep those smiles shining bright!

Happy International Youth Day to all the bright minds who light up our schools! Let's spark curiosity and innovation in the hearts of our students as they embark on a new academic journey this school year. 🌟🌍

Join us for the Oskaloosa Elementary KinderPrep/Kindergarten Parent Orientation on Thursday, August 17, 5:00-5:45pm. Let's embark on an educational journey together! 🎒

Gear up for the school year with our 2023-24 school supply lists! Find them here: https://www.oskyschools.org/page/school-supply-lists

THURSDAY is the Back to School Fair, a fantastic event sponsored by the United Way of Mahaska County. Get ready for an epic day filled with fun, games, and school prep!

📚 Oskaloosa Elementary is excited to announce two open positions for Reading Corps AmeriCorps Tutors during the 2023-24 school year!
As a Reading Corps AmeriCorps Tutor, you'll have the incredible opportunity to make a significant impact on students ranging from kindergarten to third grade. Your role will involve helping these students develop the essential reading skills they need to not only catch up and keep up, but to truly excel.
To learn more about this rewarding opportunity or to submit your application, please visit the Iowa AmeriCorps Reading Tutors website: https://iowaamericorpsreadingtutors.com/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Happy Book Lovers Day! Today is the perfect day to curl up with a good book and escape into another world. Happy reading! 📚

Oskaloosa Schools has a unique opportunity in our Operations Department!
Learn more and apply here: http://www.oskyjobs.com

🎉 Exciting news from OMS! 🏫 The School Leadership Team met on Aug 7 to boost teamwork, leadership & professional growth aligned with the Oskaloosa Schools’ Vision Culture. 🌟 It was an incredibly optimistic day & we’re looking forward to an amazing year ahead! #OskyPride #ALLIN

