Reminder of Back to School Event at OCHS on Monday 8/8/22 from 4-6 pm! See flyer for more information.
Owsley County High School Student Michael Mason named Ambassador for Rogers Scholars Program.
Congratulations on this great honor.
Welcome to a new school year!
Letter from Superintendent Cornett:
The Owsley County School District is honored to host rescue and recovery teams from across the United States.
Good information for those impacted by the flood from our community partner , Tina Bobrowski:
‼️Long list of information and resources‼️
🏡 Multiple shelters available for those displaced by flooding:
Three state parks:
Buckhorn 606-398-7510
Jenny Wiley 606-889-1790
Pine Mountain 606-337-3066
Two Red Cross Shelters:
Floyd County Community Center, 7199 KY-80, Langley, KY 41645 606-285-9400
First Presbyterian Church, 160 Broadway, Hazard, KY 41701 606-436-4122
Perry County Shelters:
East Perry Elementary
West Perry Elementary
Gospel Light Baptist Church
Second Creek Church of God
Breathitt County Shelters
Breathitt County Courthouse
Those with pets can shelter at the Montessori building on Jett Drive in Jackson
Floyd County Shelters
Floyd County Community Center
🍱 Floyd County Schools open for meals
Adams Middle
Allen Elementary
Betsy Layne Elementary
Duff-Allen Central Elementary
May Valley Elementary
Prestonsburg High School
Stumbo Elementary
South Floyd Elementary
Knott County Shelters
Knott County Sportsplex
Letcher County Shelters
Letcher County High School
Pine Mountain Grill
The General Store
Letcher County VFW
Waggin Tails Pet Resort is sheltering displaced pets
Pike County Shelters
Valley Elementary School
East Kentucky Dream Center
New Beginnings Fellowship Church
👮♀️ To Report Missing Persons
In efforts to keep phone lines open for emergency responses, KSP urges individuals to report a missing loved one by sending an email to ksppubaff@ky.gov and include the following information:
Your name (first, last)
Your phone number
Missing loved ones name (first, last) Missing loved ones county of residence Missing loved ones description (gender, age, race, etc.)
Missing loved ones home address, and phone number (if known).
Read more at: https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article263939146.html#storylink=cpy
In Breathitt, Perry, Knott, Letcher or Leslie counties, KSP advises to contact Post 13 Hazard at 606-435-6069.
To report someone missing in Magoffin, Johnson, Martin, Floyd or Pike counties, contact Post 9 Pikeville at 606-433-7711.
If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Jackson, Owsley or Lee counties, contact Post 7 Richmond at 859-623-2404.
In Wolfe or Morgan counties, KSP advises individuals call Post 8 Morehead at 606-784-4127.
For Harlan County, contact Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131.
🧑⚖️ Owsley County Judge Executive Cale Turner 606-593- 6202
🆘 Owsley County Emergency Management https://www.facebook.com/groups/868317483190608/?ref=share
Shelter List Source: https://www.wymt.com/2022/07/28/shelters-go-up-across-region-response-devastating-flooding/
Missing persons source: https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article263939146.htmlhome
Owsley County School District donates water to Buckhorn flooding victims.
The OCHS Office will be open daily during normal school hours. Any closing will be communicated via social media.
If enrolling a new student(s), enrollment packets are available in the OCHS front lobby and in the OCHS Guidance office. Contact the high school at (606)593-5185 ext: 404 or 438 if you have any questions.
End of Summer Update
See flyer for OCHS Back to School Information!
Back To School Supplies Notice
Several OCHS students job-shadowing this summer as part of the CWTP internship program, led by Ms. Joy Bowman. And a special thanks to these business partners for spending time with our students and helping them explore different career opportunities!
This evening, Principal Lincoln Spence and SBDM parent rep, Lesa Marcum, presented Megan Bowling with a plaque for her 10+ years on the SBDM Council. She leaves her position to serve Owsley Co. School District as a curriculum/literacy coach. Thanks Mrs. Bowling and good luck!
Cross Country practice (K-12) begins August 2nd. Practices are only 45 minutes long to start. Contact Coach McIntosh with questions.
You MUST have a current physical before you can even practice. Bring something to drink. We meet at the farm.
July News
Hansel & Gretel was performed by students at OCES summer camp and produced by Missoula Children’s Theatre. Wonderful job!
KinderBoost Completion Ceremony
Summer Meals 2022 UPDATE!!
Summer Meal locations will be seeing changes beginning Monday, June 13, 2022. Please see the updated schedule of meal locations by visiting the School Nutrition Page:
/o/owsley-county/page/school-nutrition
Congratulations to recent OCHS graduate, Ms. Kerissa Shouse, who has been selected as the 2022 William Eversole Scholarship recipient. Kerissa will be attending the University of Kentucky in the fall to pursue a degree in nursing. Good luck to a great student and young lady!
Don't Forget! Summer Meals for Kids are in full swing in Owsley County! Meals are FREE to all kids 18 years old and under. Visit the Nutrition Page on the Owsley County School District website for updated site lists. Kids may visit any site location to receive their FREE meals!
Lunches Available:
11:30 -12:00 (M-F)
Owsley County Public Library
Maplelick Subdivision
Lerose Gas Station
Owsley County Elementary School (Rear Kitchen Door)
12:15 - 12:45 (M-F)
Riverside Apartment Complex
NEW! City Dump Subdivision
Booneville Homes Apartment Complex
Owsley County Elementary School
11:00 - 12:00 (Tuesday's Only)
Owsley County Farmer's Market
Please call Saundra Bowman for more information.
(606) 593-6363 ext 439
The Owsley County School District has submitted the necessary documents for students to be eligible for the Covid 19, PEBT Benefits. To qualify for these benefits you must meet the following requirements set forth by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
a student must be attending an NSLP participating school; and
must be eligible to receive free/reduced meals (includes all students at CEP schools); and
missed school due to a COVID related absence ( quarantine, COVID illness, etc.)
If you have any questions please contact, 855-306-8959, after June 1st, 2022.
