All Oskaloosa School campuses and the Central Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 17, to allow our staff, students, and school community to attend the funeral services for OMS Principal Mark Scholes.
We will return to normal summer hours on Thursday, July 18. Thank you for your understanding!
The Oskaloosa School Board Meeting scheduled for tonight, July 9, 2024, is CANCELLED.
Attention Osky families—This is your friendly reminder to get students registered for the 2024-25 school year! ✍️
Register online here: https://www.oskyschools.org/page/register-enroll
Happy Fourth of July, Osky families! We hope you have a fun, safe, and enjoyable time celebrating our nation’s independence. 🎆🇺🇸
The Oskaloosa Public Library is hosting a College & Career Readiness program on Tuesday, July 9, for those who have completed 6th-12th grade. Make sure to join them!
Looking to mix things up this summer? Add some excitement to family outings by exploring different playgrounds in your area. 🛝🌳
Each one has something unique to offer. It's a fantastic way for kids to stay active and for families to enjoy the outdoors together!
Our parking lot lights will be red, white, and blue from now through July 21 in honor of Independence Day. 🔴⚪️🔵
Important Update for Osky Families! 🚗
The Iowa DOT has announced that beginning July 1, 2024, the Minor School License will be updated and renamed to the Special Minor's Restricted License (SMRL). This change introduces several significant updates to the current system.
Learn more to support your child's safe and legal driving: https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/under-18
Get a head start on the school year by downloading our app! The Osky Schools app has everything you need to start the year right, like event reminders, important dates, and more. Download for FREE!
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oskaloosa-community-schools/id1524263227
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.oskaloosacsd&pli=1
The 2024-25 school calendar is available on our website! Be sure to mark important dates—including the first day of school on August 23. ✍️
Access the calendar here: https://bit.ly/oskycalendar2425
Explore the summer reading programs available at your local library! 📚
There are programs designed for both kids and teens. Check them out at https://www.oskaloosalibrary.org/.
Over the weekend, 7 Osky students flew to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to attend the Vision Leadership Conference, the National Conference for Student Council Leaders, at Rio Rancho High School! Another Osky student flew in from Spain and joined for the conference as well. #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders
Introducing Osky Strength and Speed Apparel: Unleash Your Potential
Whether you're hitting the gym, pounding the pavement, or pushing your limits on the field, Osky Strength and Speed apparel can be your ultimate companion. Visit the online apparel store to explore our products.
🔗 Online Store: www.mcscreenprint.com/online-store/OSKY-STRENGTH-&-SPEED-c133638830
Hey, sports fans—there’s a lot of action taking place this summer! Make sure you don’t miss out on Osky athletics! 🥎⚾
View the full summer schedule: https://www.littlehawkeyeconference.com/public/genie/206/school/7/
Over the weekend, our students in Spain visited the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. They did a photo contest, but the results are pending. The group also toured the cities of Burgos and Segovia, which included stops at the Alcázar and the Burgos Cathedral. It was a weekend filled with unforgettable experiences and new insights into Spanish art and culture!
📢 Attention All Junior and Senior Students 📢
Student School Board Member Positions - Now Accepting Applications
Our school board has agreed to create two new “student board member” seats. Serving as a student board member would put you at the table to give input on all decisions, give students more voice in our leadership decisions, and make sure we have student representation in all we do.
In this non-voting member position, you attend all board meetings and events, serve as an ambassador for the board, and provide input so the board can make the wisest decisions. You’ll receive an amazing experience, leadership development, and a major point of pride on your resume.
To learn more, read the job description for expectations and job duties.
🔗 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1or5KxcLlWotmUxfYIt3xxGXFNT1eQdCj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105391260316145255438&rtpof=true&sd=true
To apply, please send your letter of interest to Mike Fisher at fisherm@oskycsd.org.
Applications are due on June 21 at 4:00 pm.
We’d like to wish all the dads and father figures in the Oskaloosa Schools community a Happy Father’s Day! 🙌
⚽️ Join the Des Moines Menace Soccer Club for Mini-Pitch Monday on June 24, from 3:00-5:00pm for a fun soccer session! Meet the team, play the game, and enjoy the experience.
📍 Oskaloosa Elementary Mini-Pitch: 1801 Orchard Ave, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
See you there!
Our OHS students arrived in Madrid and kicked things off with a lunch! 🍽️ Then, we made our way to the Museo Nacional del Prado.
Dr. Timothy Foster recommended key artists and famous pieces for the students to find. On the list: Goya’s Black Paintings, Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights, El Greco, and the New/Lost Caravaggio: Ecce Homo. 🎨🔍
Some of the students even had their first Spanish grocery store adventure! 🛒🇪🇸
On Flag Day, we commemorate the day our nation’s flag, the Stars and Stripes, was officially adopted in 1777. It’s a symbol of freedom that unites us all! 🇺🇸
You can read more about the significance of Flag Day at https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/june-14/.
