Oskaloosa Schools

Back-to-School Nights are coming up next week! Check the schedule below for your child’s campus: ⭐Elementary – August 20, 4:30-6:00pm ⭐Middle School – August 21, 5:00-6:30pm ⭐High School – August 21, 5:30-7:00pm ⭐Preschool – August 29, 5:00-6:30pm On August 21, the high school will also have its Freshman/New Student & Parent Orientation.

Check out our middle school and high school fall schedules by logging into Infinite Campus! Student Portal: https://oskaloosaia.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/students/oskaloosa.jsp Parent Portal: https://oskaloosaia.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/oskaloosa.jsp

As we celebrate International Youth Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the individuals and organizations that uplift the kids, teens, and young adults in our community. We appreciate your partnership and all you do for our students! 🌟

August 9 is Book Lovers Day! 📚❤️ Books have the power to enlighten, entertain, and inspire us. Today is the perfect day to appreciate the joys of reading. What book has been your favorite escape recently?

It is with a great deal of sadness that we share that four Osky retired teachers/staff have recently passed away. Skip Maas, Diana Meredith, Cliff VandeWall, and Harold Westra will be deeply missed by our community. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends during this difficult time.

Every school year brings up many questions: When do classes begin? When do we have early dismissals? Which days do we have off? Find answers in the 2024-25 academic calendar! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/osky2425

All Osky community members are invited to the Oskaloosa Middle School Renovation Open House! 🗓 Tuesday, August 13 🕔 5:00 - 6:00 pm 📍 Oskaloosa Middle School (1704 N 3rd St, Oskaloosa, IA) Join us to tour the current facilities, learn about Phase 1 of the renovation process, and discover the exciting updates planned for the building. We look forward to seeing you there!

August is National Truancy Prevention Month. 🤝 Consistent attendance helps students build strong academic foundations and develop important social skills. By being in school every day, students are more likely to succeed in the future. Parents and guardians, your support is vital. Join us as we make attendance a priority this school year!

August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month, and we’re thrilled to see our kindergarten students transition into this exciting chapter in their journeys! 🎒 Parents, you are more than welcome to reach out with questions. Our teachers and staff are ready to support you every step of the way!

Family week is here! Now through August 4 is Iowa's statewide non-contact period for high school activities. Enjoy the time off!

There’s always something fun to do in Oskaloosa! Discover local, family-friendly events by checking out the Virtual Backpack. 🎒 To browse the Virtual Backpack, visit www.oskyschools.org, then select OCSD Backpack under the Parent tab. Organizations can submit their event flyers at https://tinyurl.com/24mztee9.

Summer Reading Tip: Start a family book club! 📚 Pick a book that sparks interest across all ages, then set aside time to read and discuss it together. This can give the family a chance to connect and explore each other’s perspectives!

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

🎭 We spot some familiar faces in "The Hobbit"! These taleneted individual will be performing at the George Daily Community Auditorium. Don't miss out on this enchanting adaptation by Kim Selody, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic! 📅 Showtimes: ➡️ August 1-3 at 7 PM ➡️ August 4 at 2 PM 🎟️ $20 for Adults, FREE for Students For more info and tickets, visit https://georgedaily.org/ or call 641-672-0799. Join us in supporting our Osky stars! #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders

🏈 Exciting news! Due to popular demand, we've opened the Osky Football apparel store for a second round. Don't miss out on getting your gear! 🛒 Order here: https://oskyfb242.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ ➡️ Orders are due on Monday, July 29 at midnight. #ALLIN

Attention Osky students, staff, and families: There’s only one month left until the 2024-25 school year begins! 🙌 The first day of school is Friday, August 23. All students will have a 60-minute early dismissal on that day. See you then!

⛳️ Join the Oskaloosa Indians Booster Club for their Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 3! 📍 Edmundson Golf Course 🕙 Check-in: 10:00 AM 🏌️ Tee-off: 11:00 AM 💲4-person Team: $300 💲Hole Sponsorship: $150 💳 Multiple payment options are available, including online, check, or request an invoice for your business. ➡️ Register now: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5NPK79FW1UiwBkcnEb5l4EsG0M4NhQtEoDCF9PA9c3xUQjFEMkhTOVRVTVNWV1A1TkEwM1RFRjdaWi4u #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders

Plan ahead by checking out the 2024-25 academic calendar! Mark down the first day of school, early dismissal days, holiday breaks, and more. 🗓️✏️ View the academic calendar at https://bit.ly/osky2425.

Want to try something new? Assemble a DIY obstacle course in your backyard or a nearby park! 🚧🏃 With household items, you can craft a series of entertaining and challenging obstacles. Merge exercise with interactive play!

🎲 Osky School families 🎲 Join Musco Lighting on Wednesday, July 24, for a fun and family-friendly event: Board Games at the Mall! All ages and skill levels are welcome. ➡️ Questions? Contact Ari Buckallew at ari.buckallew@musco.com or 641.676.2265. See you there!