Oskaloosa Schools

In a conference room in the basement of the MidWest One bank with a far different feel than a traditional classroom, Oskaloosa students are learning what it means to communicate pr...

On a weekday afternoon, a group of Oskaloosa High School students huddle around a conference table in the basement of MidWest One Bank with just enough seating for student entrepre...

What began as a simple question, “How engaged are our students, really?” has grown into a multi-year effort to rethink how learning happens in Oskaloosa Schools. Through listening,...

In a room filled with poster boards, pizza boxes, and student leaders from across central Iowa, the usual lines of rivalry blurred. Instead of chants aimed at opponents, students t...

Oskaloosa Community School District is proud to welcome Shayla Van Wyk as the new Financial Director. A lifelong Oskaloosa resident and Osky graduate, Van Wyk brings more than a d...

In a classroom buzzing with wires, toggles, and problem-solving chatter, eighth-grade students at Oskaloosa Middle School are not just building a robotic snake, they are testing s...

Inside a classroom at Oskaloosa High School, winter coats are folded neatly beside stacks of sweatpants, socks, and snow pants. Students move with purpose, checking sizes, compari...

Oskaloosa Schools entered the school year with a new activities director, a weight room under construction, and a clear commitment to strengthening student experiences. One trimest...

The Little Hawkeye Conference has continued to explore long-term stability and balance across its membership. Earlier this year, the conference approved the additions of two school...

Inside a busy classroom at Oskaloosa High School, students huddle in groups, debate robot designs, sketch parts on laptops, and swap components across tables. The energy is palpab...

At Oskaloosa High School, the “My Jersey, Your Impact” tradition continues to highlight the deep bonds between students and the mentors who shaped them. The annual event gives sen...

Oskaloosa is ready for a new era on the pitch. Jordan VanWyk has been hired as the new Head Coach for Boys Soccer at Oskaloosa High School. VanWyk will lead both the Varsity and J...

Date and Time: Monday, November 11, 1:00 p.m. Location: Oskaloosa High School, Large Gym Guest Speaker: Kim Dixon Hosted by: Oskaloosa High School Student Council Recepti...

Oskaloosa High School students entered a completely transformed strength and conditioning room this week. The new space features updated equipment, enhanced safety features, and a...

Oskaloosa Community Schools are growing. The district’s served enrollment count increased by 36 students this year, marking a steady rise and positioning Oskaloosa above 2020 enro...

The Little Hawkeye Conference (LHC) in the spring of 2025 approved two new members for the 2026–27 school year: Ames High School and Des Moines Christian. Both schools have public...

More than 90 student leaders from 10 southeast Iowa schools met at Oskaloosa High School on Wednesday for the Southeast District Officer Boot Camp, a training day focused on helpi...

Oskaloosa High School will open a new chapter in its drama program with the addition of two familiar faces. Andy McGuire and Dr. Tim Foster have been named Co-Directors of High Sc...

For Oskaloosa Police Officer Jenna Stengel, serving her community has always been about more than enforcing the law. Now, as the district’s second full-time School Resource Offic...

The Oskaloosa Schools Summer Meal Program set a new record this year, serving 102,400 meals to local children. The growth has been remarkable. In summer 2023, the program served ...