In January, six members of the Oskaloosa FFA Officer Team attended the Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium at the Iowa State Capitol. They had the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, including Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Feldpausch, and Jake Swanson from High Yield Strategies. They all emphasized the importance of advocacy in agriculture and leadership—a perfect match for Oskaloosa FFA’s theme: "Sprouting Advocates for Agriculture!"
Following the symposium, FFA members met with Senators Ken Rozenboom and Adrian Dickey to discuss the need for cover crops. They shared valuable insights and NRCS resources to highlight the benefits of conservation practices.
Great job, Oskaloosa FFA, for using your voices to make a difference! 👏
Some of the OHS Student Council leaders spent the day in Des Moines at the State/District Officer Retreat, planning an amazing year ahead! They are gearing up to make a difference. Stay tuned! 👏
On Saturday, the OHS Speech and Debate team competed at the IHSAA Large Group District Contest, held at South Tama High School. Three of the four groups received a Division I rating to qualify for state!
🎬 Short Film: Megan Vos, Claire McKee, Madi Chamberlin, Caden Johnson, Maddy Vernooy, Rees Campbell, Allie Campbell, Charlie Smith, Xavier Edwards, Brenna Deffenbaugh
📖 Readers Theater: Allie Campbell, Gracie Graham, Claire McKee, Sydney Miller, Skie McKee, Madi Chamberlin, Maddy Vernooy
💬 Group Improv: Brenna Deffenbaugh, Xavier Edwards, Rees Campbell
Another Group Improv performed and earned a Division II rating: Skie McKee, Sydney Miller, Charlie Smith, and Gracie Graham.
Congratulations to all!
8th & 9th Graders 📣
Join us for the Co-Curricular Activity Fair on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 5:00–6:00pm in the OHS Cafeteria!
Explore the amazing activities, clubs, and sports available at OHS. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win door prizes and snag some swag! 🎁
We hope to see you there!
In the Conservation Science Hunting class, OHS students gain valuable skills in cleaning and processing game meat. Maddux Ashman, a student in the class, hunted geese with his father and brought them in for a hands-on lesson.
After cleaning the geese, students prepared and tasted the meat they harvested. For Donald Gramont, who had never hunted or tried goose meat before, this was a brand-new experience. He found a recipe for the class to try and said it was delicious!
This hands-on experience not only teaches essential skills but also fosters a deeper understanding and respect for responsible hunting and conservation.
Hey, Oskaloosa Indian athletes and alumni! Don't let the holiday season derail your progress—take advantage of these weight room open hours to stay on track with your goals. 💪
#ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders
Join us for the Annual Madrigal Dessert Theater! Experience an evening of music, entertainment, and delicious desserts with the OHS Madrigal Singers, Chamber Choir, and Concert Choir!
📅 Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 PM
📅 Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM
📍 Large Gym at the Middle School
🎟️ $18 (Includes dessert and wassail)
🔗 Purchase Online: www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist?aid=271
➡️ Tickets are also available at the door, but online booking is preferred.
Don’t miss this festive event filled with music and holiday cheer!
Last month, OHS students in Mr. Kargol's art classes and Mrs. Bihn's interior design and fashion classes visited the newly expanded Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska! Students experienced paintings, sculptures, wearable art, and textiles by major artists from around the globe. For many, it was their first time in an art museum, and each found a favorite piece to reflect on.
The trip continued to Hot Shops Studios, a community-based repurposed warehouse that has been converted into artist studios and galleries. Students explored artist studios and had the opportunity to talk with working artists.
Thank you, Oskaloosa Schools, for supporting this inspiring, hands-on experience!
Congratulations to senior cellist Molly Prendergast!
Molly auditioned at the IHSMA All-State tryouts and was selected as an alternate for the second year in a row. Molly is a dedicated musician and actress, participating in orchestra, chamber orchestra, concert and chamber choirs, fall and spring theater productions, Storybook Players, and more at Oskaloosa Schools.
Molly also performs with several ensembles in the Des Moines area alongside her private instructor and other talented cellists. She plans to major in biochemistry and continue her music studies at college next fall.
#ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders
Last week, the OHS Storybook Players performed for our preschoolers! They brought the magic and fun, sharing their talents and inspiring a love of storytelling and creativity! ✨
We’re proud of our Oskaloosa Football players, who have gone above and beyond on and off the field this season! These awards highlight their dedication, talent, and commitment to excellence. Join us in congratulating each of these athletes on their outstanding achievements! 🎉🏈 #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders
Watch the Veterans Day Assembly LIVE! 🇺🇸
Can’t join us in person? Please tune in to the live stream of our Veterans Day Assembly on indiansnetwork.tv! The assembly starts at 1:00pm, and we look forward to honoring our veterans with you.
Oskaloosa High School Troupe 228 presents Play On!, a comedy by Rick Abbott!
📅 Friday, November 8 & Saturday, November 9
🕖 7:00pm both days
📍 George Daily Auditorium
Don’t miss out on an evening of fun and unforgettable laughs! Tickets are $6 for adults and students. Purchase your tickets at https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist?aid=271!
Join us for the OHS Concert Choir and Chamber Choir 1st Trimester Concert on Friday, November 1 at 7:00pm! There is no admission cost, but there will be an opportunity to give with a free will donation. We hope to see you there! 🎶
Congratulations to our Oskaloosa cheerleaders for being selected to the 2024-2025 All-State Cheerleading Squad!
📣 Sadie Blommers, Junior (2nd year)
📣 Gabriella Stropes, Junior (1st year)
We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication. Represent Oskaloosa with pride! 🎉
Our OHS Student Council was hard at work preparing for the Paper Hat Game! They're busy folding paper hats for our elementary students for the upcoming fun on October 25! We can't wait for this exciting tradition! 🎩
School pictures for OHS students are ready! 📷
What you'll need to order:
- Link: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
- Code: FE218624
- Infinite Campus Student ID
If you have questions, call the OHS office.
Join us for the Harvester's Lunch on September 25 from 11:00am-1:30pm at DFS for a delicious lunch to support our Oskaloosa FFA Chapter! Enjoy burgers, brats, mac 'n' cheese, green beans, chips, cookies, and drinks. Free will offering accepted!
📦 DELIVERY AVAILABLE 📦
Farmers and businesses can request lunch delivery starting at noon! Email Ms. Bowling at bowlinga@oskycsd.org by Friday, September 20 to request delivery.
#ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders
🌊🏄♂️ Surfin' Our Way to a VICTORY! Homecoming Week is coming up, and we’re bringing the heat with our dress-up days and activities. Get ready to show your school spirit, OHS Indians! 🎉
Before reading "The Most Dangerous Game" in English 9, OHS students used PlayDoh to create a PlayDoh predator as their answer to the question, "What is the most dangerous game?" Students then went on a gallery walk and voted for their favorite. 📖
