If you're looking for an engaging and educational summer experience for your child, look no further. Washburn Tech camps, designed for rising 7th to 10th graders in the Topeka, Kansas region, offer hands-on learning in a variety of exciting fields. From auto service and collision repair to culinary arts and healthcare, each camp is crafted to spark curiosity and enhance skills.The dedicated sessions on electrical, diesel technology, plumbing, and more not only broaden knowledge but also highlight potential career paths. Join WIT in June for a week of learning, discovery and fun in Topeka! For more information: https://www.washburntech.edu/about-us/summer-camp.html
Unsure of a reschedule date at this time.
Students & Parents!
Maybe you've noticed the link in the weekly Bear Banner newsletter or you've already utilized the website, but for those of you who have missed it: Ms. Newman has created a web page with links to the scholarships she has received. Please be sure to check it out for many local scholarship opportunities. There are plenty of scholarships with due dates drawing near!
https://sites.google.com/usd341.org/ojshscounselor/scholarship-information
Book Fair Coming Soon!
When: Monday, April 8 - Friday, April 12
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Will not open before 8:00)
Extra hours open:
Monday, April 8 - will be open till 6:30 pm - Family Fun Night! Win prizes!
Friday, April 12 - will be open till 6:30 pm - Final Fair Night
Where: School Library
The FFA Chapter is very proud to announce that we have an apparel store! All FFA members received a T-shirt for selling 10 or more fruit sale items, but if you would also like to sport the FFA apparel you now can! We have hoodies, crewnecks, shirts, and hats. If any of these items interest you, shop the link! Hurry, our shop closes April 2nd.
https://oskaloosaffa.spiritsale.com/
No School for Students March 4th
PD day for USD 341- We host the NEKL Music Festival
Spring picture day for elementary students will be on March 5th. SEND NO MONEY ON PICTURE DAY! A proof or portrait package will be sent home from the school with information on how to order (Allow 3-4 weeks). PICTURE DAY ATTIRE Choose colors that compliment your child. Solid colors and small patterns work best. Avoid clothing with large images and logos.
We will have representatives of our concurrent course partners available for parent information during conferences. If you have any questions about the courses your student is interested in for next school year, please stop by and talk to them.
Enrollment meetings are coming up. 6th & 7th grade will be on March 6th at 5:30-6:00 and March 7th at 3:30-4:00. March 6th at 6:30-7:00 and March 7th at 4:30pm.
Join FFA for their Pancake Feed from 6:00-7:30pm at the OHS Basketball Game.
https://fb.me/e/8sxc2iSOw
📣 The JV boys BB game scheduled for tonight, Feb 9th, has been shortened to 2 quarters. We are not adjusting the schedule. The varsity girls game may start earlier than normal.
Join us in celebrating FCCLA week!
Good luck to the King and Queen of Courts candidates!
King and Queen of Courts Date Change: Due to scheduling difficulties King and Queen of courts has been moved back one week. Crowning ceremony will be Friday February 16th during half time of the boys basketball game. Winter Formal will be Saturday February 17th from 8-11pm.
Due to overnight freezing rain
No School January 23 for Oskaloosa Schools
Stay Safe and Warm
January is Board of Education Appreciation Month. Our Board members are Dakota Davis, Jana Farmer, Mike Boyd, Heath Flax, Doug Bond, McKabe O'Neal, and Boone Heston. If you see them out and about, be sure to thank them for their dedication to our schools and Bear family! Also pictured is Superintendent Dan Wessel.
Please note!
Congratulations to Zach Harvey, Oskaloosa Jr/Sr High School Teacher, for receiving the 2024 Horizon Award for second-year teachers. The Kansas State Department of Education sponsors the Horizon Award and is a regional competition. Up to four elementary classroom teachers and four secondary teachers per region are selected for a possible total of 32 teachers across the state. Zach will be recognized at the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network (KEEN) conference in February. He will also be invited to participate as a special guest in the two-day KEEN conference. USD 341 Oskaloosa is proud to have alumnus Zach Harvey on staff.
As of 1/10 at 9:00pm Junior High Boys basketball in Everest tomorrow 1/11 is still on. There will be A and B games, no C team game.
The wrestling meet scheduled for tomorrow January 11th at Maur Hill has been postponed.