This afternoon our district instructional staff came together for a Thanksgiving potluck and data night. Our principals shared their accountability and assessment data, and our instructional teams dug in together to analyze, reflect, and map out next steps. It was a productive night focused on moving our students and our schools forward.
All of our Owls basketball programs, from third grade through varsity, scrimmaged today at the Jackson City Panorama. It was a great preview of what’s ahead and an exciting start for our varsity team as they get ready to tip off their season. Our student athletes are making Owsley proud every time they step on the court.
Today, our 6th graders performed a Ukulele Concert in the Kids on Stage room at OCHS. Thank you to Mr. Parker for organizing the event, and to all family and community members for your attendance and support of our students and our visual & performing arts program!
Today, Owsley County Food Service served a delicious Thanksgiving meal for our students and staff. The Food Service team worked hard to make the day special, and we’re grateful for everything they do to take care of our schools.
Courier Journal Kentucky High School Girls Basketball Preseason Top Teams and Players! Delaney Smith and Kamilla Marcum begin the year at #7 and #9. Look for both to rise and more Lady Owls to join the mix!
Mrs. Amy Dooley, OCMHS PRI School Coordinator, hosted a festive family paint night this evening. A special thank you to Ms. Kenna Spears for leading the painting session and helping families create something fun together.
The Joint Leadership team met tonight to look closely at our current assessment data. They identified strengths, dug into root causes, and outlined action steps that will help move our students and schools forward.
It’s been a strong week for our Owls. Our 3/4 and 5/6 teams hit the road to play the Sebastian Bobcats tonight and came home with two solid wins. Let's go, Owls!
Mr. Parker and the OCHS Pep Band have been working on some Christmas tunes and also preparing for the upcoming basketball season!
Updates from OCMHS:
Congratulations to these hard working students! Brooklyn, Jackson & Layla have gone above and beyond to receive their Positive Office Referrals.
Mrs. Begley's 4th Grade Science students finished their Energy unit this week. They wrapped up with our annual Catapult Build to display stored elastic energy & celebrating with the Catapult challenge.
Our winners in each homeroom were:
Christian Johnson
Able Carmack and
Brantley Helton
Homeroom winners challenged each other for the title.
Mr. Brantley Helton is our new reining Catapult King!
Our winners in each homeroom were:
Christian Johnson
Able Carmack and
Brantley Helton
Homeroom winners challenged each other for the title.
Mr. Brantley Helton is our new reining Catapult King!
Our second Family Night Event!
A little snapshot of the fun learning taking place at OCMHS today.
Adoption Days are on! We are excited to see who else gets to adopt in the coming weeks. Great job to our new pet owners!
Our OCMS Owls had a strong showing on the road tonight against district rival Powell County. Our 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams are all coming home with another big road win. Proud of their effort and teamwork. Great job, Owls!
Legos & Literacy was a fun night at OCES! Thanks to all who came and the groups that made this possible!
Guess who’s coming to LEGO & Literacy Night?
Frank the Turkey! 🦃📚
Our very own “Frank” will be waddling in for pictures, high-fives, and a whole lot of laughs.
Bring the kids, build some LEGOs, enjoy a good book, chat with us, and snap a picture with Frank before he flies away!
We hope to see you there!
Our first round of Reading Buddies are waiting to see who adopts them! Kinder students who have mastered all letters and their sounds get to adopt a baby hamster to listen to them read.
Who is excited for Lego & Literacy Night?! 5:00 today at OCES, doors open by the gym at 4:45!
