To complement tonight's Maroon & White Night at OCMHS, we recognized students today for proficient and distinguished academic scores on spring 2024 testing, which helped our middle and high school improve to Yellow Accountability ratings with KDE. Great job students!
Attendance Challenge Update:
We're thrilled to announce that four groups have made it to the Final Four in our November Attendance Challenge! These classes have shown incredible commitment and dedication to being here every day, and we're proud of their efforts.
Our Final Four Contenders are:
Kindergarten vs. 8th Grade
6th Grade vs. 2nd Grade
Let's cheer them on as they compete to win the top spot.
Weekly Attendance Belt Winner: 6th grade- 95.93%
Thank you to all students for working hard to make each day matter!
November is a season of gratitude, and we're inviting you to participate in a "Thankful for Our Staff" survey. Please take a moment to complete the survey and help us celebrate the incredible work happening in our schools. Your words of appeciation mean so much and go a long way in letting our staff know how valued they are. Thank you for joining us in this season of thanks!
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As our 4th grade energy unit begins to come to a close, the students used a catapult lab to learn about stored energy.
Our Joint Leadership Team gathered to dive into data analysis and set impactful goals that will enhance learning and growth for our students.
Owsley County Middle/High School is honored to invite veterans from our community to join us for a special Veterans Celebration Lunch at our school. Thank you to all veterans-we look forward to celebrating with you!
Need help solving a crime? 5th grade is on the case for Mrs. Begley, looking for the Lost Colony of Roanoke.
Pam Slone from KVEC visited PLCs at OCES to discuss differentiation. Teachers presented assessment data and how they reteach standards in small group.
Art Night for Head Start staff and families with Kenna from Kenna’s Creative Canvas! Special thanks to PRI School Coordinator, Felecia Pittman, for making this possible.
Show your Owsley County pride and support the Class of 2025 with our exclusive Owsley County shirts. See any senior or senior sponsor to place your order!
Thank you for supporting the Owsley County Class of 2025! Every purchase helps make this year unforgettable for our seniors.
Students of the Week!
Join us for OCHS Open House on Friday from 3-5 pm ahead of Maroon & White Night. Parents/guardians who attend Open House will get free tickets to M&W Night. See flyers for details!
2nd Grade enjoyed a reading visit complete with pizza & popsicles with Mr. Cale Turner.
Who will come out the winner in 1st? Polls are open!
Moving on up in Dojo Clubs!
Today, our staff came together for an impactful Professional Development day, diving into essential work on deconstructing standards, checking pacing, and strengthening our curriculum. Teachers led EdCamps to share ideas and strategies, and we held sessions focused on safety protocols and supporting students through grief and trauma.
It was a full day of collaboration, with educators working together to create meaningful, supportive learning environments. We’re grateful for our team’s dedication to continuous growth for the success of our students!
This week's incredible Owls are Mrs. Alivia Kidd, Mrs. Amy Dooley, Mrs. Tanya Horn, and Mrs. Sara Jo Bowling.
Thank you to everyone who wished Jack well or came to watch him run his final XC race. He had a great day and we are proud of his accomplishments. - Coach Mc
Good Luck today, Senior Jack Darling!
What an exciting week it’s been for our young basketball stars! They played hard, stayed focused, and came away with a winning streak! Proud of every player for their determination and sportsmanship. Let’s keep this momentum going! Go Owls!
