Owsley County School District

At OCHS, Mr. Brewer's P.E. students have been enjoying competitions on the LU: Interactive Playground. Also, Mr. Parker's students have been working on some summer-themed art projects while Mrs. Barrett's reading students work on citing textual evidence.

Peer Mentor students working with students in Mr. Burns' classroom on academic and life skills.

Owsley County Schools is looking for community partners to help us improve student attendance! Your support helps provide incentives, recognition, and opportunities that encourage students to show up, succeed, and thrive.

Together, we can make a difference for our students and our community!

Our high school students are hard at work at the Area Technology Center! They are gaining valuable hands-on experience, learning skilled trades, and building skills that will prepare them for future careers.

Celebrating those who make a difference in Owsley County Schools! Check out our latest Soaring with the Owls shoutouts!

Our second Local Accountability Meeting provided an opportunity to share our goals and objectives and gather valuable feedback from parents, staff, and community members. We’ll meet again in December to evaluate our progress and keep ourselves accountable as we strive to be the Pride of Our Community!

Congratulations to Piper Taylor, the winner of the TV giveaway at the Partners for Rural Impact (PRI) table during our Back-to-School Event! Thank you to all of our families who stopped by. A special thank you to Travis Smith, OCES FRYSC for generously donating the TV for our giveaway. Congratulations, Piper! We hope you enjoy your new TV! 🎉

At any point throughout the year, you can help us recognize an Owsley County Schools staff member who goes above and beyond!

Know someone who makes a difference for our students, families, schools, or community? Tell us what makes them deserving of recognition and how they help lift Owsley Schools higher!

🔗 https://forms.gle/WmXqFtB7TALmhEVh8

Reminder for Tonight!

Join us at 4:30 PM in the OCMHS Cafeteria for our Local Accountability Community Update & Goal-Setting Meeting.

⭐ All stakeholders are welcome!

🐾 A NEW HOME FOR KAMILLA! 🏀 The Owsley County Lady Owls are incredibly proud to announce that Center Kamilla Marcum has committed to continue her basketball career at Union College as a member of the Bulldogs! 💙🏀 Kamilla was a force last season in the paint for the Lady Owls, leading the 14th Region in both scoring and rebounding. She followed that up with a breakout summer season, showing everyone that she is ready to take her game to the next level. From dominating the boards in an Owsley County uniform to earning the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level, Kamilla’s hard work, determination, and commitment have paid off. Congratulations, Kamilla! 🐾💙 Your Lady Owls family is incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to watch your Senior Season in a Lady Owls uniform and continue to shine as a Union College Bulldog next year! Once an Owl, always an Owl! 🦉❤️ Go Bulldogs! 🐶🏀

Owsley Schools are wrapping up our first full week of school with a student favorite, Homemade Chili!

YOUR VOICE HELPED SHAPE OUR PLAN—NOW COME SEE WHAT’S NEXT!

You shared your ideas. We listened. Now we’re putting your feedback into action!

📅 Monday, August 17, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 OCMHS Cafeteria

🦉 LET’S CELEBRATE STUDENT SUCCESS TOGETHER!
Every day is an opportunity for our students to learn, grow, and succeed!

We’re inviting local businesses and community partners to join Owsley County Schools in celebrating and encouraging student attendance.

🥉 Bronze — $100
🥈 Silver — $200
🥇 Gold — $300+

Your support helps provide student rewards, recognition, and positive experiences that encourage our students to keep showing up and reaching their goals!

❤️ Together, we can make every day count!

📞 Charles Davidson, DPP
606-593-6363 ext. 128

Be Present. Be Proud. Be the Difference

Introducing the 2026-2027 Owsley County FFA Officer Team!

Mr. McCoy working with students on Life Skills at OCHS

Tonight, at the Owsley County Board of Education meeting, we were proud to recognize Mrs. Tanya Tirey on her retirement after 25 years of dedicated service to Owsley County Schools. We are grateful for the many years she has given to our students, schools, and community. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Tirey and wishing her much happiness as she begins this well-deserved new chapter.

Mr. Bobrowski’s high school social studies students participated in a trading game to explore how people gain and exercise power and how power shapes politics and government. Great hands-on learning!

Every day counts! Good attendance leads to stronger learning and greater success. Please take a moment to review our attendance information and help us make every day count for every student!

Congratulations to Eli Lewis and Dalton Gibson on completing The Kentucky Registered Apprenticeship Program. Eli and Dalton are now journey workers in the field of Information Technology. Thank you to Brian Gupton and Dataseam for their sponsorship of this apprenticeship program at Owsley County High School

Congratulations to 2026 Owsley County High School graduate Isac Lewis on being named a Senator Jeff Green Scholar.

This prestigious recognition is awarded through the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement throughout high school.