Owsley County School District

Family Resource Center Advisory Council Meeting August 11, 2026

What a wonderful start to the 2026–2027 school year for Owsley County Schools! It has been incredible to welcome our students and staff back as we begin another year of learning, growth, and opportunity.

Opening Day marked the beginning of an exciting new school year at Owsley County Schools. We are grateful for the dedication and commitment of our exceptional faculty and staff as we work together to provide the very best opportunities for every student. We look forward to a successful 2026–2027 school year.

Tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, is the first day of school for Owsley County Schools! We are excited to welcome our students and families back for a great year of learning. School hours: * Owsley County Elementary School: 8:05 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. * Owsley County Middle/High School: 8:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Jacob McCoy to the Owl Family as our new Middle School LBD Teacher! We are excited to have Mr. McCoy join our staff and work with our students. We know he will make a positive impact in our school through his dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every student succeed. Welcome to Owsley County Schools, Mr. McCoy! We are excited to have you as part of the Owl Family!

Our teachers had a great day of professional learning with the KVEC team and Staci Holderman! They explored practical strategies they can immediately take back to the classroom to meet students where they are and help every learner move forward. We can’t wait to see these strategies in action this school year!

A Note for Kindergarten Families from the OCES Office Families may walk their kindergarten students into the building on Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7. Arrival Procedures * Families may walk their child into the building between 7:45 a.m. and 8:05 a.m. * Please enter through the front office doors. * Park in the bottom parking lot and walk your child through the front office entrance. Beginning Monday, August 10, kindergarten students will no longer be walked into the building. Students should arrive by bus or be dropped off using the parent drop-off line. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth start to the school year!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Back to School Night. It was wonderful to see our students and families preparing for a successful school year. We also appreciate our community partners for investing in and supporting Owsley County Schools.

Today's the day! Join us for the Owsley County Schools Back-to-School Event!

🗓 Today, August 3
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Owsley County High School Gym

Come meet our staff, connect with community partners, and get ready for an amazing school year. We can't wait to see you!

Owsley County Elementary Families,

I’m sorry that I will be unable to attend tonight’s back-to-school event at the high school due to attending a funeral.

Although I will miss seeing everyone this evening, I look forward to meeting each of you very soon. I am honored to serve as principal of Owsley County Elementary and excited to work alongside our students, families, staff, and community to make our school the very best it can be.

I believe we have a wonderful school year ahead of us—one filled with learning, growth, achievement, and many memorable experiences for our students. Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to welcoming our Owls back to school!

—Mr. Mullins

Running season is upon us!

⛳️ Owls Golf Team Continues Strong Start to the Season ⛳️ The Owsley County Owls Golf Team put together another strong week of tournament play. On Thursday, the Owls competed in the Cardinal Classic at Winchester Country Club. Eelan Bobrowski-Hall led the way, firing a 2-under-par round to finish tied for 2nd place. Jordan McCoy and Lance Osborne also turned in solid performances for the Owls. On Friday, the team competed in the Shelby Valley Invitational at Raven Rock Golf Course in Jenkins. The Owls posted their best team performance of the young season with a 341 team score, finishing 6th overall in a competitive field. Jordan McCoy, Lance Osborne, Jared Napier, and Bryston Bowling each recorded their best tournament rounds of the season, highlighting the team’s continued improvement. At the conclusion of the second week of the season, Eelan Bobrowski-Hall is currently ranked 26th in the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association (KGCA) All-State points standings, an impressive accomplishment early in his freshman campaign. Both the Owls and Lady Owls will open Kentucky River Golf Conference play this Wednesday evening at Sag Hollow Golf Club. Go Owls! 🦉⛳

📚 Reminder! 📚 Our OCES & OCMHS Back-to-School Event is tomorrow, Monday, August 3, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the OCMHS Gym. Families may enter through either front entrance. We can’t wait to welcome our students and families and kick off another great school year. See you tomorrow!

Owsley County Middle School Lady Owls had a tremendous season kick-off in the MOCO Mania middle school event this weekend matching up with some of the best middle school teams in state. Our 5-6 girls went 1-2 on the weekend picking up a huge win over Menifee County with Zuri Pittman collecting a Player of the Game Award. The 7-8 girls had a 2-2 record on the weekend with impressive wins over Menifee and Rowan County. Along the way Madi Cornett and Nala Pittman picked up Player of the Game Awards. If you haven't seen this talented group play, come out and support a tremendous group of student athletes. #ladyowlsbasketball

New Kentucky School Bus Safety Law

Lady Owls Middle School Basketball is BACK!!!!

Golf Season is Here!

Don't Forget: Back-to-School Night is Almost Here!

Join us on Monday, August 3, from 3:00–5:00 PM for one combined Back-to-School Night for all OCES and OCMHS students and families!

* Families may enter through either front gym entrance.

Come:
-Meet your teachers
- Pick up class placements and schedules
-Meet our new OCES Principal, Mr. Brad Mullins
-Visit with local businesses and community partners for goodies and helpful information

We can't wait to welcome everyone back and kick off an amazing 2026–2027 school year. See you Monday!

Today, our Joint Leadership Team met to turn the ideas from our first Local Accountability Community Design Session into district goals based on your feedback. Together, we developed action plans that will guide our work throughout the year as we continue striving to be the Pride of Our Community. 📅 Join us on Monday, August 17 🕟 4:30 p.m. 📍 OCMHS Cafeteria Come see how your voice helped shape our plan and the goals that will guide Owsley County Schools this year. We look forward to continuing this work together!

Congratulations to Mrs. Haley Sandlin on receiving the 2026 Kentucky JAG Rising Star Award! ⭐ Mrs. Sandlin was recognized at Kentucky’s annual JAG Training Conference for her dedication to supporting and inspiring students. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and the positive impact she makes every day.