Owsley County School District

OCMS Lady Owls took on Hazard today in the Breathitt Panorama. The 5/6 team pulled out a win 11-10, while the 7th grade fell to a talented 8th grade team. The Lady Owls next game will be at Wolfe County, August 26th.

Our first week of school has been a success! From classrooms to cafeterias, buses to hallways, every member of our school family has played a part in starting the year off right.

Thanks to last year’s Gear Up Grant and Mrs. Haley Sandlin, all of our OCMHS math and science classes now have new white board tables. Students can use them to demonstrate their learning in an engaging and interactive way.

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Mark your calendars and come watch the Lady Owls of OCMS! #justgettingstarted

This is an excellent article on the history of Owsley County Schools. Longtime Owsley County Educator, Mrs. Betty (Bowman) Gabbard gathered the documentation and shared this document with The Three Forks of the Kentucky River Historical Association.

https://tfkrha.org/owsley/owsley_county_schools.htm

This week at OCMHS:

Picture Day at OCES will be, Friday, August 29th.

ParentSquare is our district's communication tool to keep you informed and connected. Your login will be the email or phone number you have on file with your child's school. Students can log in using their school Google account.

If you're unsure what contact information we have on file or need to update it, please reach out to your school office.

Watch this short video for a quick overview:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/678443118?h=eef27f8b26

Memo on school start and end times

The OCMS Lady Owls B Team lost a heartbreaker in OT tonight 26-24. The A team took the big win over the Lady Cats with a score of 44-4. The Lady Owls continue play Saturday at Breathitt High vs Hazard @ 2:00 & 3:00.

Summer EBT Information: Deadline August 15

The OCMS Lady Owls open their season at home tomorrow, Monday, August 11th, against Buckhorn. 6:30 & 7:30

We're proud to welcome Mrs. Haley Sandlin to her new role as JAGKY instructor and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our students.

Today in Mrs. Bishop’s, students became artifact investigators! Working in collaborative groups, they examined mystery items from the past and practiced making evidence-based claims using the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) model. This engaging activity encouraged critical thinking, historical inquiry, and teamwork as we launched our unit.

Reminder - OCES opens at 7:30 for drop offs. Head Start opens at 7:45. For safety please do not drop off your students and leave them before these times. Thank you.

Welcome back, Owsley County students and staff! We’re off to a strong start, and the energy in our buildings today set the tone for a great year ahead.

Owsley County School staff is ready for a great year ahead! We’re focused on creating a safe, supportive learning environment for every student. See you tomorrow, Thursday, August 7!

Thank you to these Owsley County Alumni and the Dept of Transportation for clearing visual obstructions next to the elementary school.

Today, our teachers participated in professional development focused on gathering feedback around our district mission, vision, and core beliefs. The joint leadership team, along with teacher leaders, facilitated sessions on our schoolwide goals, data analysis, and the referral process. A strong start to the year with meaningful collaboration and shared purpose.