🌾 Whether you're in the fields or the classroom, show your Osky FFA pride with some new apparel! Orders are due by August 30, so don’t wait—order today!
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#ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders
Parents of 9th-grade students and those who are new to the district are encouraged to attend our Parent Night tonight at 5:30 PM in the George Daily Auditorium. See you there!
Congratulations to the following athletes for achieving status on our Osky Strength and Speed Power Index Clubs!
A power number/index is a formula using maxes from bench, squat, and hang clean while factoring body weight. This determines your strength "pound for pound" and helps coaches see growth in students' strength level.
Maroon Club power index numbers are 425 for males and 300 for females. White Club power index numbers are 350 for males and 250 for females.
🎓 Attention Class of 2028 🎓
Save the date for your Freshmen Orientation on August 22! Get ready to kick off your high school journey with us. Details are below! 👇
Big thanks to Clow Valve for generously sponsoring a delicious lunch from Cater 2 U 2 for our amazing Oskaloosa High School staff during Teacher Appreciation Week! Your support means the world to us! 🌟
Yesterday, Ms. Mouton took a few Osky FBLA students to Mahaska County Head-Start to issue a check that the FBLA raised for their program. Students raised $150 by selling rubber ducks, and all proceeds went to the Mahaska County Head Start Program. We are grateful for their partnership with the high school!
Last Friday, some of our FBLA members lent a hand at the United Way of Mahaska County for the Take-Along packing event! They packed two weeks worth of breakfasts and lunches for students to enjoy during summer break. Thank you to our dedicated members for making a difference in our community! 🙌 #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders
Join us on Tuesday, May 7 for the CTE Showcase! The showcase will feature students' projects and work from Agriculture, Culinary Arts, Fashion, Interior Design, Oskaloosa Video Production, and Wood Technology.
The FFA chapter will also be holding a silent auction for floral arrangements at the showcase. Don't miss this opportunity to see the creativity and skills of our students in action! The showcase is a great way to support our Osky students. #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders
Oskaloosa Student Council invites you to their annual promenade on Saturday, April 13! It will be held in the OHS Large Gym, starting at 5:30 p.m. The general public must enter OHS through the doors on the north side. We are excited for this year's prom and hope to see you there!
IMPORTANT INFO FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING OHS PROM
➡️ For promenade, students must enter on the south side of OHS.
➡️ Prom will take place at Debbie’s Celebration Barn from 6:30-11:00 pm.
➡️ After Prom will be held at the Penn Central Mall. Doors open at 11:00 pm, and you must be there before 12:30 am or you won’t be allowed in.
➡️ After prom ends at 3:45 am.
🌸🐰 Last week, our talented OHS students crafted their very first flower arrangement in horticulture class and delivered it to the Administration Office with warm wishes for the Easter holiday. What a beautiful way to spread joy and showcase their skills! 🌼✨
Several OHS band students participated in the Solo and Ensemble Contest in Grinnell this past weekend. The band students earned 15 division I ratings and 8 division II ratings! A special thanks to Sue Debruin and Anita Meinert for being the piano accompanists' for the students.
Congratulations to our OHS band students!
Oskaloosa High School students in grades 9–11 will be taking the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests on April 2–4. Testing will be in the mornings of each day. Sophomores will also be taking a science test on April 5. Please ensure your students get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast during the week of testing!
SENIORS will not be required to be at school during testing times; therefore, they will have a two hour late start on April 2, 3 & 4. Students can check their email for the bell schedule.
Last week, the OHS Speech Team kicked off Spring Break with Individual State competition at Cedar Rapids Xavier! Students faced three judges who each gave a division rating (1 = superior, 2 = excellent, etc.), which was then averaged for an overall rating. All contestants gave their best performances to end the season strong!
OHS Student Council is hosting their annual Blind Volleyball Tournament on Monday, March 18th, starting at 6pm in the high school gyms.
🏐 $30 per team
🏐 Teams must be co-ed.
🏐 Teams must have at least 6 players and no more than 10.
Contact Kim Gile at gilek@oskycsd.org to sign up!
Congratulations to the Osky's High School Jazz Ensemble, who qualified for the Iowa Jazz Championships! The championship event will be held in Ames on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Congratulations to the OHS Speech Team at the District Contest!
Superior performances earning a Division I rating and moving on to state are:
⚫️ Brenna Deffenbaugh: Acting
⚫️ Caden Johnson: Solo Improvisation & Solo Musical Theater
⚫️ Amelia Bowen: Storytelling
⚫️ Maddy Vernon: Poetry
⚫️ Rees Campbell: Solo Musical Theater
⚫️ Megan Vos: After Dinner Speaking
⚫️ Madi Chamberlin: Storytelling
Receiving Division II (excellent) performances were:
⚫️ Brenna Deffenbaugh: Public Address
⚫️ Maddy VerNooy: Acting
⚫️ Grace Moore: Literary Program & Solo Musical Theater
⚫️ Amelia Bowen: After Dinner Speaking
⚫️ Morgan Drost: Storytelling
The State Speech Contest will be held at Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids this Saturday, March 9. Best of luck!
Congratulations to our Oskaloosa FFA participants at Sub-Districts! Audrey Kauzlarich is advancing to Districts in Public Speaking. Jestina Falconer and Trev Griffin will also compete at Districts in Chapter Website, which starts at the District level.
FFA Districts are on Saturday, March 9th, in Muscatine. Good luck, Oskaloosa FFA! #OskyBuildsLeaders #ALLIN
OHS Football Cheerleading Tryouts are set for Thursday, March 28 at 4:00 pm! Tryouts are for current 8th graders and current freshman, sophomores, and juniors.
📣 Open Gym Practices 📣
📆 March 26 & 27
🕔 After School
📍 HS Small Gym
Complete the Google form to receive materials ahead of time.
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefz2c3_DhEjbezjxbegFC97uZYVXMemOUJKan_0BzRmKwHxw/formrestricted
Questions or need help? Contact Mrs. Grosshans or Ms. Castillo.
🎳 The Oskaloosa Girls Bowling Team competed in the State Team Tournament held in Waterloo last week! They averaged 170 for the 15 qualifying baker games, which qualified them as the 5th seed. They ended up finishing 8th in the tournament. It was a tough battle on the lanes, but what an experience it was for these girls that made history for Osky. 🎉 Help us congratulate these girls for finishing up their season with pride and determination! 👏
🎳 Oskaloosa's individual state qualifiers bowled yesterday in the Class 2A State Individual Tournament!
Sidney Thompson finished in 5th place overall for the Individual Girls Tournament. Sideny had games of 182, 248, and 191 for a 616 three-game total series. Ava Ridenour competed with games of 167, 165, and 155 for a 487 three-game series, which put her in 26th place.
On the boys side, Trey VanWyk finished in 12th place with games of 258, 195, and 182 for a 635 three-game series. Jacob Schutz finished in 23rd place and bowled games of 154, 158, and 233 for a three-game series of 544.
🎉 Congratulations to our Osky bowlers on finishing up their individual seasons. We are so proud of you! #OskyBuildsLeaders #ALLIN
