Owsley County School District

Owsley County Schools is excited to welcome students back for another great year! As always, Every Minute Counts, and we encourage families to use these Out of School Dates when planning vacations and appointments throughout the school year whenever possible. By planning ahead, we can maximize instructional time and support student success. Save this graphic for easy reference throughout the school year, and use the link below to access the complete 2026-2027 school calendar. 🔗 https://www.owsley.kyschools.us/article/2260492

Our K-5 ELA teachers spent today strengthening their implementation of Amplify CKLA through collaborative professional learning. By investing in our teachers, we’re investing in stronger literacy instruction and greater success for every student.

⛳️ Owls Continue Strong Start at the Praxel Invitational ⛳️ The Owsley County Owls continued their strong start to the 2026 golf season yesterday at the Praxel Invitational, hosted by the Jackson County Generals at Battlefield Golf Club in Richmond. Freshman Eelan Bobrowski-Hall continued his impressive play, carding a 1-under-par 70 to finish 5th overall in a talented field of 100 golfers. Eighth-grader Lance Osborne and junior Jordan McCoy also represented the Owls well, with both golfers improving their scores from the team’s opening tournament—a testament to their continued hard work and development. After the first week of the season, Eelan is tied for 17th in the KHSAA all-state points standings, marking an outstanding start to his freshman campaign. The Owls will look to build on their early success this week as they compete at Winchester Country Club on Thursday and Raven Rock Golf Course on Friday. Congratulations to Eelan, Lance, and Jordan on a great first week of the season. Go Owls! 🦉⛳

The OCHS Varsity Cheer team participated in a stunt clinic this afternoon! Our cheerleaders had the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques to improve their stunting knowledge, build confidence, and strengthen their routines. We are so proud of our athletes for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to continuing to grow as a team!

Our middle and high school ELA teachers spent today preparing for the new school year by digging into their curriculum, aligning reading and writing instruction, and planning meaningful learning experiences to support every student.

Owsley County Junior Golf Camp was a great success! Over the past three days, 24 junior golfers participated in our camp at Sag Hollow Golf Course. The camp focused on fundamentals, building confidence, learning a lifelong game, and competing with friends, creating a great experience for our future Owl and Lady Owl golfers. A special thank you to Scott Webb for leading instruction throughout the camp. We also appreciate Owsley County Girls Golf Coach Kyle Bobrowski and Owsley County Boys Golf Coach Randy Osborne for organizing the camp and assisting with instruction each day. Thank you to Sag Hollow Golf Course for allowing us to host this event and for supporting our young golfers.

Over the past few days, our newest Owls have been learning, exploring, making new friends, and getting comfortable with their new school. We are so proud of all they accomplished and can’t wait to welcome them back for their first day of kindergarten!

Our OCES students are making incredible progress in the Summer Learning Adventure, and several have already finished or are getting close to reaching the finish line!

🏆 Don't forget: To complete the Summer Learning Adventure, students must finish:
✅ 80 lessons in IXL Reading
✅ 500 minutes in IXL Reading
✅ 80 lessons in DreamBox Math
✅ 500 minutes in DreamBox Math

⏰ You have just 9 days left! The Summer Learning Adventure ends Friday, July 31.

The Owsley County Owls opened the 2026 golf season today at the Johnson Central Invitational held at StoneCrest Golf Club in Prestonsburg. The tournament featured a talented field of 133 golfers from across the state. Freshman Eelan Bobrowski-Hall delivered an outstanding performance, firing a 3-under-par 69 to finish tied for first after regulation. After advancing to a three-player playoff, he earned an impressive 3rd-place overall finish. Eelan’s remarkable round featured six birdies, marking an exceptional start to his high school golf season. Eighth-grader Lance Osborne and junior Jordan McCoy also represented the Owls well, gaining valuable tournament experience on the same course that will host the KHSAA Regional Tournament in September. Congratulations to Eelan, Lance, and Jordan on a great start to the season.

A Note from the School Nurses Back-to-school is just around the corner! Please review the required immunizations and health forms for your child’s grade level to help ensure they’re ready for the first day of school. If you have any questions, please use the contact information on the flyer to reach out to your school nurse. We’re here to help!

The countdown has started to the first day of school in Owsley County Schools!

We're excited to welcome students back for the 2026–2027 school year on Thursday, August 6!

Don't forget Back-to-School Night on Monday, August 3, at Owsley County Middle/High School for students and families from both schools.

📄 See both flyers below for all the details

Owsley County Elementary Secretary Posting

Several of our OCES elementary teachers spent the day at KVEC engaging in professional learning and exploring new instructional practices to better support student success. We appreciate their commitment to continuous growth and learning!

KinderBoost begins tomorrow! Parents dropping off students, please park in the front parking lot and walk your child to the front entrance. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Cornett will be at the front door with the sign in table to welcome you and help get your child checked in. We can’t wait to meet our newest Owls and are excited to kick off a great KinderBoost experience. See you tomorrow!

“We are less than a week away from our junior golf camp. Groups are starting to fill up, make sure to reserve a spot today for your future Owl golfer."

Our first Local Accountability stakeholder feedback session was a success! We are grateful to our parents, students, staff, and community members who took the time to share their ideas and perspectives. Your input will help shape our district goals and ensure they reflect what matters most to the people we serve. Thank you for partnering with us as we build a stronger future for Owsley County Schools. Together, we will continue working to ensure we are the Pride of Our Community.

Updated: Lady Owls Volleyball Tryouts and Practice!

Lady Owls Volleyball Tryouts and Practice!

We hope you'll join us this afternoon as we begin the first phase of developing our Local Accountability System!

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Booneville Family Life Center

Your voice is an important part of ensuring we continue to be the Pride of Our Community.