November is National Scholarship Month! 🎓
Begin the scholarship application process now. Essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation may take some time, but the rewards are well worth the effort!
Osky is celebrating National STEAM Day! 🔬🎨 We take pride in fostering students’ passions for science, technology, engineering, art, and math, preparing them to be the problem solvers and innovators our world needs.
On Tuesday, our community approved the voted Physical Plant & Equipment Levy (PPEL) for the Oskaloosa Schools. As a result, we will be able to continue investing these critical funds into infrastructure and equipment repairs, purchases, and improvements.
There will be no property tax increase resulting from this approved vote.
We are extremely grateful to our community for your support of the PPEL, our schools, and the students we serve. Thank you! 🙏
A big THANK YOU to Brooklyn Hayes, a compassionate member of our community, who has generously donated Grief Kits to each Osky building! 📚
Thanks to a grant provided by Mahaska CPPC (Community Partnerships for Protecting Children) in partnership with Mahaska KIND, Brooklyn created these Grief Kits as a valuable resource for our students and families, offering support during challenging times.
Each kit is thoughtfully designed, containing:
📖 Books specially written for children and teens to help them navigate grief
🖍️ Art supplies, coloring pages, and activities
🎨 Journal prompts to encourage self-expression
🧘♂️ Fidget items to help manage emotions
📋 Handouts for parents
🌈 Information about support groups
Let's give a big round of applause to Brooklyn for her kindness and generosity! 👏👏
Don't miss the Oskaloosa Schools 7th and 8th Grade Choir, Orchestra, and Band Concert TONIGHT! 🎶🎻🎺
Join us at 7:00 p.m. at the George Daily Auditorium as we showcase the incredible talents of our young musicians. This event is FREE to the public, so bring your friends and family along for a wonderful evening of music! See you there! 🎼👏
We’re hiring 2nd and 3rd shift custodians! This position involves maintaining a clean and safe environment, as well as completing general custodial and maintenance tasks.
Learn more and apply: http://www.oskyjobs.com/
Today is election day! We wanted to send along a quick reminder that the renewal of Osky’s Physical Plant & Equipment Levy (PPEL) is on the ballot today.
Polls will be open 7:00am to 8:00pm, and voters will need to present a valid ID. Find your polling place and other voting information here: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections.
Learn more about the voted PPEL: https://bit.ly/oskyppel2023
The Oskaloosa High School Concert Choir and Chamber Choir present their fall concert! All are invited to join us tonight at 7:30pm in the George Daily Auditorium. 🎶
There’s no cost to attend, but free-will donations are greatly appreciated!
No more digging through school bags! All the event info you need is made available at the Oskaloosa Virtual Backpack. Just head to www.oskyschools.org and click on OCSD Backpack under the Parents tab. 🎒🖥️
Part of a local organization? Submit event flyers here: https://tinyurl.com/24mztee9
REMINDER: William Penn University is hosting its Hometown Heroes Game TODAY, November 4. 🏈🌟
Members of Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa Police Department, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department, Mahaska County Emergency Management Agency, and Oskaloosa Fire Department will be celebrated. 🚒🚓
The Statesmen football team takes on Grand View at 1 p.m. at Statesmen Community Stadium. Emergency vehicles from each entity will be parked on the north end of the stadium throughout the game. Before the game, community members are invited to tour these vehicles and meet the dedicated heroes who keep our community safe! ❤️
Hometown heroes will also take part in the honorary coin flip and receive free admission to the game! 🎟️ Secure your tickets now at: https://www.statesmenathletics.com/ticketing.
REMINDER: 🍂 The Oskaloosa High School Concert Choir and Chamber Choir are excited to present their Fall Concert:
📅 Date: Monday, November 6
📍 Location: George Daily Auditorium
🕢 Time: 7:30 p.m.
There is NO cost for this concert; however, for those who wish to show their support, a free-will donation option will be available. 🎶
Our high school musicians have been working hard to put on the best possible performance for our community, and we can't wait to showcase their hard work. Spread the word and mark your calendars – we hope to see you there! 🎉
Hey parents! Have you downloaded our app? 📱 It has tons of useful information, including sports schedules, academic calendars, school lunch menus, and more. Free to download!
➡️ App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oskaloosa-community-schools/id1524263227
➡️ Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.oskaloosacsd&pli=1
❄️ The United Way of Mahaska County is holding its annual Winter Coat Drive. And we need your help!
From now through November 6, the organization will be accepting new or gently used coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. No shirts or hoodies, please!
Distribution will take place at the West Hall Connector in Penn Central Mall on November 10 (10am-8pm) and November 11 (10am-6pm). Please stop by if you or a friend needs some warm winter clothing! 🧣
Let’s honor our Hometown Heroes! William Penn University is hosting its Hometown Heroes Game this Saturday, November 4. 🏈🌟
Members of Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa Police Department, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department, Mahaska County Emergency Management Agency, and Oskaloosa Fire Department will be celebrated. 🚒🚓
The Statesmen football team takes on Grand View at 1 p.m. at Statesmen Community Stadium. Emergency vehicles from each entity will be parked on the north end of the stadium throughout the game. Before the game, community members are invited to tour these vehicles and meet the dedicated heroes who keep our community safe! ❤️
Hometown heroes will also take part in the honorary coin flip and receive free admission to the game! 🎟️ Secure your tickets now at: https://www.statesmenathletics.com/ticketing.
Calling All Middle School Students! Get ready for an epic night of fun and excitement as the Mahaska County YMCA and United Way of Mahaska County host a 5th Quarter Party Jersey Night on Friday, November 17! 🎉
📍 Location: Mahaska County YMCA (1521 Green Street)
🕖 Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
💲 $5 for YMCA members, $10 for non-members
Enjoy lots of entertainment, games, and awesome activities with your peers! Plus, a chance to show off your coolest jerseys. 🏀🏈⚽
Mark your calendars and get ready to have a blast. See you there!
Exciting News! Oskaloosa High School is gearing up to host the William Penn Men's Volleyball team for an Intrasquad Scrimmage! 🏐
📅 Date: Monday, November 6
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Oskaloosa High School
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to watch some top-notch volleyball action. See you there! 🎉📣
November is National Career Development Month! 📈
Throughout the year, Oskaloosa Schools offers professional development courses and additional opportunities for educators and staff to broaden their skills. We appreciate their dedication to continuous improvement!
The Oskaloosa Schools is looking for self-motivated, hard-working individuals to become 2nd or 3rd shift custodians! This position involves maintaining a clean and safe environment, as well as completing general custodial and maintenance tasks.
Apply for this position now at http://www.oskyjobs.com/.
We're excited to share the results from this year's I-Smile visit for our 2nd, 3rd, and 6th grade students. 😁👏 At Osky, we are proud to partner with I-Smile to enhance dental care for students, ensuring they can put their brightest smiles forward!
OHS Theater is hard at work preparing the set for their 2023 Fall Play: Clue! 🎭🍂 Get ready to be transported to a world of mystery and suspense as our talented cast brings this iconic murder-mystery to life on stage. Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with twists and turns as the truth is uncovered!
⬇️ Performance dates and times are below.
🎟 Purchase tickets here: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist?aid=271
