Reminder, OCES Families: KSA testing for students in grades 3-5 begins Friday, May 9th and run through Thursday, May 15th.
Help set your child up for success by:
*Making sure they get a good night's sleep.
*Arriving on time each morning and eating a good breakfast.
*Bringing their Chromebook fully charged each day.
We're proud of our students and can't wait to see them shine on the Kentucky Summative Assessment!
Prom 2025 gave us all the glam, the laughs, and the memories! From class superlatives to dance floor moves, this crew made it a night to remember. Here’s a look at some of the standout scenes!
This week in 4th & 5th
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! You’re the fuel that keeps our students soaring—and today, we’re filling your cup with gratitude (and coffee)!
Lady Owls showed up and showed out today in the 2025 14th Region AllStar Game. Congratulations Macey Brown, Kenzie Grubb, Harley Dooley, Kiley Taylor, Miranda Wyrick, and Delaney Smith! #ladyowlsbasketball
Project prom fun is officially underway.
Congratulations to the 2025 OCHS Prom King, Connor Smith, and Prom Queen, Kailey Turner!
A Night to Remember, A Year to Celebrate.. Prom 2025
Owsley County Schools is currently accepting nominations for two parent representatives to serve one year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) on the School Based Decision Making Council (SBDM) at OCHS school and one parent representative for OCES. Council members consist of 2 parents, 3 teachers and the principal.
Any parent with a student attending Owsley County Schools during the current school year is eligible to run for SBDM. A parent is ineligible if he/she is: 1) an employee or a relative* of an employee of Owsley County High/Elementary School, 2) an employee or relative of an employee at the Owsley County district administrative office(s), or 3) a board member, or a board member’s spouse.
If you would like to nominate yourself or a candidate for Owsley County School’s SBDM, please complete this form by 4 pm, May 9, 2025.
The Election will be held electronically Monday, May 12, 2025 between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm.
*Relative as defined in KRS 160.380(1) as father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, son, and daughter.
https://forms.gle/BehoaM9gReeo83xM7
Prom night details for the Class of 2025!
Please read carefully for important walk-in, parking, and Project Prom information. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone this Saturday at 6:00!
Owsley County has some extraordinary talent! Tonight was the Gifted Talent Showcase and students had wonderful demonstrations. Thank you to all who performed & those who came to support our students!
Happy Principals’ Day to the leaders who help guide, support, and inspire our schools every day!
Tonight!!
Gifted Talent Showcase 3:30PM at OCHS Library!
We’re excited to add more of our staff’s favorite reads to the shelves of our school libraries for students to explore and enjoy!
Our district’s joint leadership team met tonight for our monthly session to review this year’s walkthrough data, highlight key successes, and identify areas for growth moving forward. They also reviewed parent survey feedback to celebrate what’s working and develop strategies to strengthen communication and engagement with our families.
Ms. Brown and Mrs. Bishop's big bad 5th grade took back the Attendance Award Belt!
Ms. Henrion's 2nd grade was the first to spin the PBIS reward wheel and earned extra recess time! Tomorrow 4th grade gets their shot.
5th Grade spent the day dissecting virtual frogs as part of their discussion on the scientific method and to introduce their new novel study The Science of Breakable Things.
OCES 5th Grade students enjoyed a day touring Frankfort. They visited the Old Capitol, the Frankfort Cemetery and the New Capitol. Thank you to our wonderful chaperones and respectful students.
Bus #322 (Golf course, Betty Bowman, Sexton's Creek, Island City, 846, Allen, White Oak) will not be running this evening. Schools are currently contacting parents to make alternate arrangements.