Summer Learning Adventure is on! Congratulations to our current IXL Reading and DreamBox Math leaders. It's not too late to start—every skill counts!
Don't forget to sign up for FREE meals this summer!! Meal Pick-Ups begin this week on Tuesday's and Thursday's at OCHS!!
Please sign up for Meal Pick Ups by following this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkkmqV6Wuf-8xmtB8xqqxG1ATkcnml8YD04NHi1rrBOsH0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112958630329743031944
For more information, follow the School Nutrition Page:
https://www.owsley.kyschools.us/page/school-nutrition
Please sign up for Meal Pick Ups by following this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkkmqV6Wuf-8xmtB8xqqxG1ATkcnml8YD04NHi1rrBOsH0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112958630329743031944
For more information, follow the School Nutrition Page:
https://www.owsley.kyschools.us/page/school-nutrition
We are so proud of our OCES students for jumping into our Summer Learning Adventure!
A special shoutout to our 1st graders for having the highest participation in both programs!
Keep up the amazing work, OCES! If you haven’t joined the adventure yet, there’s still time to participate and keep those learning skills growing all summer long!
A special shoutout to our 1st graders for having the highest participation in both programs!
Keep up the amazing work, OCES! If you haven’t joined the adventure yet, there’s still time to participate and keep those learning skills growing all summer long!
☀️ We are seeing great participation in our Summer Learning Adventure!
Next week, we’ll begin sharing our Reading and Math Leaderboards. It’s not too late to join the fun!
Be sure to download and print one of our Summer Learning Adventure Goal Trackers. Students can color their way to success while tracking their progress toward their summer goals.
🔗 Goal Tracker: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NViDKUHD-xkjt_sCycXLBE8XW16_zzN1/view?usp=drivesdk
As we wrapped up another school year at Owsley County Schools, administrators, along with Food Service staff, prepared and served a meal for all employees while celebrating staff members for their years of dedicated service to the Owsley County School District.
Congratulations as well to Haley Sandlin and Cathy Mayes for being recognized with the Above and Beyond Award for their outstanding dedication to our school community.
5 Years of Service: Amber Smith, Debra Smith, Linda Hall, Angela Williams, Alizabeth Woodard, Mildred Hudson, Angela Edwards, Julia Bishop, Kendra Combs, Tommy Baker, Keasha Tolson & Robin Himes
10 Years of Service: Saundra Bowman, Sylvia McIntosh, Sara Bowling, & Linda Flannery
15 Years of Service: Jennifer Hall, Michael Barrett, & Shawn Allen
20 Years of Service: Jed Lewis
25 Years of Service: Tisha Thomas, Virginia Harris, Tanya Tirey & Tammy Clifton
Congratulations as well to Haley Sandlin and Cathy Mayes for being recognized with the Above and Beyond Award for their outstanding dedication to our school community.
5 Years of Service: Amber Smith, Debra Smith, Linda Hall, Angela Williams, Alizabeth Woodard, Mildred Hudson, Angela Edwards, Julia Bishop, Kendra Combs, Tommy Baker, Keasha Tolson & Robin Himes
10 Years of Service: Saundra Bowman, Sylvia McIntosh, Sara Bowling, & Linda Flannery
15 Years of Service: Jennifer Hall, Michael Barrett, & Shawn Allen
20 Years of Service: Jed Lewis
25 Years of Service: Tisha Thomas, Virginia Harris, Tanya Tirey & Tammy Clifton
❗️ Don't forget the Summer Learning Adventure begins today-May 27th.
☀️📚 SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURE 📚
Although we will not have traditional summer school this year due to low enrollment, Owsley County Schools is excited to offer a Summer Learning Adventure for our K-5 students from May 27 through July 31, 2026.
💻 Students in grades K-5 can continue learning all summer through our district online learning programs.
📖 READING: IXL Reading (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.ixl.com
➕ MATH: DreamBox Math (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.dreambox.com
📌 Teachers will be sending home student login information for both programs.
🌐 NEED INTERNET OR DEVICE SUPPORT?
The Owsley County Public Library is partnering with Owsley County Schools, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM to provide:
📶 Internet access
💻 Device support
👩🏫 Tutoring assistance
🎉 SUMMER ADVENTURE REWARDS 🎉
Students who successfully complete BOTH the math and reading requirements will be eligible for an end-of-summer reward trip once we return to school in the 2026-2027 school year!
🎡 Incoming OCES Grades 1-2: Trip to Malibu Jack’s Lexington
🎢 Incoming OCES Grades 3-5: Trip to Kentucky Kingdom
🦉 Let’s keep learning, growing, and soaring all summer long!
It was a great professional development day filled with analyzing progress through data and goals, collaborating in committees to plan for next year, and strengthening our focus on continuous improvement. The day ended with an instructional Amazing Race where teams competed in challenges centered around our school and district’s Wildly Important Goals.
Owsley Co. High School Class of 2026
Congratulations to Isac Lewis, Charlie Roberts, Alaina Roberts, and Traven White for perfect attendance for the entire 2025-26 school year. Today, each received a pair of Apple AirPods.
Photo from today's Class of 2026 Graduates Walk at OCES!
Today, OCHS freshmen and sophomores celebrated a great school year at Main Event in Lexington, Ky.
☀️📚 SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURE 📚☀️
Although we will not have traditional summer school this year due to low enrollment, Owsley County Schools is excited to offer a Summer Learning Adventure for our K-5 students from May 27 through July 31, 2026.
💻 Students in grades K-5 can continue learning all summer through our district online learning programs.
📖 READING: IXL Reading (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.ixl.com
➕ MATH: DreamBox Math (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.dreambox.com
📌 Teachers will be sending home student login information for both programs.
🌐 NEED INTERNET OR DEVICE SUPPORT?
The Owsley County Public Library is partnering with Owsley County Schools, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM to provide:
📶 Internet access
💻 Device support
👩🏫 Tutoring assistance
🎉 SUMMER ADVENTURE REWARDS 🎉
Students who successfully complete BOTH the math and reading requirements will be eligible for an end-of-summer reward trip once we return to school in the 2026-2027 school year!
🎡 Incoming OCES Grades 1-2: Trip to Malibu Jack’s Lexington
🎢 Incoming OCES Grades 3-5: Trip to Kentucky Kingdom
🦉 Let’s keep learning, growing, and soaring all summer long!
Although we will not have traditional summer school this year due to low enrollment, Owsley County Schools is excited to offer a Summer Learning Adventure for our K-5 students from May 27 through July 31, 2026.
💻 Students in grades K-5 can continue learning all summer through our district online learning programs.
📖 READING: IXL Reading (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.ixl.com
➕ MATH: DreamBox Math (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.dreambox.com
📌 Teachers will be sending home student login information for both programs.
🌐 NEED INTERNET OR DEVICE SUPPORT?
The Owsley County Public Library is partnering with Owsley County Schools, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM to provide:
📶 Internet access
💻 Device support
👩🏫 Tutoring assistance
🎉 SUMMER ADVENTURE REWARDS 🎉
Students who successfully complete BOTH the math and reading requirements will be eligible for an end-of-summer reward trip once we return to school in the 2026-2027 school year!
🎡 Incoming OCES Grades 1-2: Trip to Malibu Jack’s Lexington
🎢 Incoming OCES Grades 3-5: Trip to Kentucky Kingdom
🦉 Let’s keep learning, growing, and soaring all summer long!
On Friday, some of our juniors and their teachers celebrated a great year at Dollywood!
Congratulations to Elijah Barrett, for having zero absences, excused or unexcused this school year! Enjoy that bike!
Don't forget to sign up for FREE meals this summer!! Meal Pick-Ups will begin on June 2!
Please sign up for Meal Pick Ups by following this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkkmqV6Wuf-8xmtB8xqqxG1ATkcnml8YD04NHi1rrBOsH0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112958630329743031944
For more information, follow the School Nutrition Page:
https://www.owsley.kyschools.us/page/school-nutrition
Let’s finish strong, Owls!
Keep learning going all summer long! Owsley County Schools has shared Summer Reading and Math Resources for Grades K-5 to help students continue building skills while having fun. We encourage students to practice reading and math for at least 30 minutes each day!
Today at OCHS, Mr. Parker's 6th grade VP Arts students performed the play "The Emperor's New Clothes" in the Kids on Stage Room. Great job, students and thank you to the parents and family members who were able to come out today to support.
Today, our 6th and 7th grade students, teachers, and student peer mentors enjoyed a field trip to Air Raid in London, KY. They had a great time celebrating another great school year at OCHS!
The OCES staff who participated in Secret Pal gathered tonight for their reveal celebration. Building a positive staff culture and supportive environment is so important to creating a strong school community for both staff and students.
