Oskaloosa High School

📣 Reminder, OHS Families:

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 9 and Monday, October 12.

We’ll see students back at school on Tuesday, October 13.

🎃 Beware the Headless Horseman! 🎃

Oskaloosa High School Troupe 228 is proud to present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Heimbuch and Jon Ferguson! Get ready for an eerie, autumn night of theatre as the classic tale comes to life on stage.

📅 When: November 6 & November 7 at 7:00 PM
📍 Where: George Daily Community Auditorium (1800 N 3rd St., Oskaloosa, IA)
🎟️ Tickets: Scan the QR code on the poster to reserve your seats today!

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In addition to our public showtimes, here is information for members of the press:

📅 Date: Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 PM
📍Location: George Daily Community Auditorium

During Press Night, members of the media will have the opportunity to:
📸 Take photographs both on and off the stage during the rehearsal/show process, capture images of the cast, crew, set, and production elements
🎤 Interview cast and crew members about their roles and experiences with the production

Parent-teacher conferences are approaching, and we look forward to meeting with you to discuss your student. This year’s fall conferences will be held on Monday, October 5th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, October 8th, from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a 3 hour early dismissal on Thursday.

Conferences will be held in the high school cafeteria, and parents/guardians can park in the south parking lot in front of George Daily Auditorium. Parents/guardians can enter the building through the south doors near the cafeteria.

We look forward to working with you on your student's progress, so please stop by and talk with us. If you're unavailable for a conference on the 5th or 8th, please contact the teacher you'd like to meet with to arrange a different time.

📢 Reminder for Families: No School This Monday! 📢

There will be no school for students this coming Monday, September 21, for staff development.

Enjoy the extra-long weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday.

🌍 Are you a middle or high school student in traveling to Spain & Portugal? 🇪🇸🇵🇹

Join us for an informational meeting about a 10-day educational trip to Spain and Portugal in June 2028!

Open to all current OMS and OHS students.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 21st C Room at OHS

Come learn more about the itinerary, cost, what’s included, and how to sign up.

Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4xEnWwq

📸 Picture Day is Coming!

Oskaloosa High School Fall Portrait Day is set for Friday, September 4.
(Retakes will be on Thursday, October 1, 2026)

✔️ To-do before Picture Day:
Plan your outfit & hairstyle
Please avoid wearing green (our green screen technology will make it disappear!)

About one week after picture day, you'll be able to customize and order your photos online. Orders are shipped directly to your home.

🔑 Event Code: FE130226
🖥️ Order online: shop.jostenspix.com/shop
#OskyBuildsLeaders #ALLIN

🚗 Oskaloosa Summer Driver Education – 2026 Registration Now Open

Planning ahead for summer? Here’s what families need to know about Driver Education:

Program Details
• One session begins May 28, 2026
• Cost: $395 (free/reduced options available if you qualify)
• Counts as 1 elective credit and impacts GPA

Classroom Learning
• 100% online
• Complete 2 hours per day for 15 days
• You’ll have 30 days total to finish once you begin
• Students can work ahead slightly, but state law limits daily time

Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
• Starts the first day students are out of school
• Driving times begin at 6:00 a.m., Monday–Saturday
• Students drive in pairs during 2-hour sessions
• Schedule posted in Google Classroom
• Missed drives require a $60 make-up fee

Important Deadlines & Steps
✔ Submit registration form
✔ Pay $395 by May 21 to guarantee your spot
✔ Join Google Classroom using code: 27wudyb5

Payments can be made through Infinite Campus, dropped off at the high school office, or mailed to Oskaloosa High School.

📧 Questions? Contact Rob Campbell at campbellr@oskycsd.org
or call OHS/OMS offices.

Seats are limited, so don’t wait to get signed up.

🍝 Support Oskaloosa Student Council at the Annual Spaghetti Dinner 🍝

Oskaloosa Student Council will host its annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, January 30, beginning at 5:30 pm in the small gym at Oskaloosa High School.

Dinner will be served until after halftime of the boys basketball game. There is no cost to attend, and free-will donations are welcome. All proceeds support Student Council projects, events, and opportunities, including camps and conferences.

🍽 Menu includes:
Spaghetti and meatballs
Garlic bread
Lemonade and water

This week at Oskaloosa High School, learning went far beyond the classroom.

Students explored conservation and the responsible harvest of game birds by putting real-world skills into practice. With guidance from Gus Elliott, Conservation Education Specialist at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, students learned how to properly clean a game bird, harvest usable meat, and preserve the pelt for educational display.

FFA students joined the lesson as well, connecting their products and processing coursework to wildlife conservation. The birds used were donated by the Iowa DNR and designated for education, allowing students to learn ethically and responsibly.

Through this course, students also complete hunter education and safety training, giving them the knowledge and skills to responsibly hunt, harvest, and process their own game in the future.

This kind of hands-on learning helps keep conservation and hunting education alive for future generations by teaching not just the how, but the why behind responsible stewardship of our natural resources.

This week, Oskaloosa High School Storybook Players brought stories to life at the Oskaloosa Public Library, sharing reading, creativity, and leadership with young listeners across our community. Experiences like this help students grow as confident communicators and thoughtful leaders while giving back in meaningful ways.

Next up is our only “at home” performance, and it is one of our favorite traditions of the year. Families are invited to enjoy interactive storytelling, laughter, and student-led performances that bring reading to life.

📖 Join us Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 AM or 11:30 AM at George Daily Auditorium. These free performances are designed for all ages and are a great way to celebrate seven outstanding seniors and the students who are #ALLIN on sharing their talents.

#OskyBuildsLeaders 📖

Oskaloosa's last day of school is Wed, May 28, 2025! There will be a 3-hour early dismissal on May 28. OES - 12:15 PM OMS & OHS - 12:30 PM

The Oskaloosa Girls Track and Field Team, with the help of local private donations, filled 20 birthday bags, which will be donated to The Climb! What is a birthday bag, you ask? 🛍️ The basic contents usually include a cake mix, a can of frosting, a package of candles, paper plates, and a package of party favors. These items will be delivered to The Climb, where they will be shared with kids 18 and younger during their birthday month. The Climb is a volunteer-run resource in Mahaska County that strives to lift our neighbors up through life’s challenges by housing many essential items in their free or free-will donation thrift store.

OHS Schedule Update for Thursday, March 6! ▪️ Grades 9-11 – Regular schedule ▪️ Seniors – 2-hour late start schedule (1st period begins at 10:30am) ▪️ Indian Hills seniors should attend classes as normal. Make sure to plan ahead!

The Oskaloosa Boys Bowling Team finished 3rd at districts, just missing a state team qualification. Despite a strong season and an undefeated record, a few tough baker games kept them from closing the gap on 2nd place. The boys now shift their focus to the conference tournament this Friday. 🎳 Individually, Trey VanWyk dominated, winning his 4th straight district title with a 753 series. He holds the highest state average (243.34)—a new state record—and aims for his 2nd state title. Keagan Pierson secured the final qualifying spot with a 641 series, making a huge impact after moving up from JV. Marshall Seibert finished just five pins shy of state, placing 9th with a 636 series. 💪 Great season, Indians! Best of luck at state, Trey & Keagan!

The Oskaloosa Girls Bowling Team is headed to the Team State Bowling Tournament for the second year in a row after an impressive 2nd place finish at districts! The team averaged 173 across 15 Baker games, securing their spot at state. 🎳 In the individual qualifying tournament, Sidney Thompson qualified for state for the third straight year! She bowled the high game of the day with a 275 and finished with a 602 series, earning 4th place. Sidney is determined to improve on last year’s 5th place finish! Way to go, Osky Indians! 🎉

Good luck to Parker Jordan, Kaiden Parker, Colton Shafer, and Ty Lorentzen at the 2025 IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament! The tournament starts today at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. For a schedule, ticket info, and livestream link, visit https://www.iahsaa.org/wrestling/state-tournament-central/. Go #ALLIN, boys! 🤼💪

OHS students recently wrapped up their Hunter's Education course with a field day and a final assessment at the Russel Wildlife Gun Range, with support from Mahaska County Conservation. Students also had the opportunity to test their skills for target practice and shoot clay pigeons! 🎯 A big thank you to Conservation Officer Chris Clingan, Naturalist Ranger Laura DeCook, and Park Rangers Tommy and Steve for guiding them through this hands-on experience! 👏

The OHS Storybook Players had an incredible time performing at Blakesburg and Fremont! From leading audience participation in "The Cat Song" and "The Princess and the Pea" to making new friends along the way, the energy was high, and the engagement was amazing! 📚 Senior leaders Rees Campbell and Maddy Vernooy helped bring the performances to life, and Blakesburg 3rd grade teacher Vicki Gardner even called it “one of the best performances I’ve seen in recent years.” 🌟 Shoutout to Maddy for her impressive goalkeeping skills during recess—nothing beats celebrating with high-fives! 🙌

Last week, 16 Storybook Players performed at OES, overcoming last-minute cast changes with teamwork and adaptability! 🎭 Special shout-outs to Neesa Shelton and Molly Prendergast for organizing substitutes, Rees Campbell, Carter Winchel and Wyatt DeCook for balancing Storybook and Student Council, and all the students who stepped up to fill in roles and adjust on the fly! 👏 Big thanks to Kim Gile and Lucas Trainer for their flexibility as students transitioned between activities. Amazing job, everyone! 🎉