Our BSN stores close tomorrow. Make sure to grab your Owsley County gear from the following links:
Winter Sports - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/qWXSBBGhBM
General Store - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/E8rHt2kN9C
Holiday Store - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HOLIDA1079
Engraved Gold Pens were awarded to several OCHS "Distinguished Writers" who scored distinguished on the May 2023 KSA for On-Demand Writing as 11th graders. Pictured are: Justice Nolan, Brannon Nolan, Jacob McCoy, Lily Patrick, Mackenzie Sandlin, Shelby Murray, Carly Smith, and Kailey Shouse. Not pictured: Adriana Halsey, Tori Gilbert, Erinn Caudill, and Jackson Renfro.
It was a great Maroon & White Night last night at OCHS! Thanks to our elementary, middle, and high school coaches, student-athletes, band members, and cheerleaders for your hard work and commitment to our programs and to our parents, fans, and school community for your support!
This morning, OCHS students and staff honored our veterans and active duty service members during the Star Spangled Banner. From all students and staff at OCHS, happy Veterans Day!
OCMS boys basketball went over to Wolfe Co. and got 3 good wins tonight. The leading scorer for the 6th-grade game was Bryson Bowling with 19 and Preston Sebastian with 7 and the leading rebounder was Bryston Bowling with 8.
The 7th-grade leading scorers were Bryson Bowling with 15 and Eelan Bobrowski-Hall with 10. Kelten Smith had a big night with 8 pts, 14 rebs, and 6 blocks.
For the 8th-grade game, the leading scorers were Andrew Terry with 20 points and Jordan McCoy with 13. Andrew led all rebounds with 8 tonight.
Come and check these boys out tomorrow night during Maroon & White Night and cheer them on. The next games are this Saturday for OCMS Boys Basketball as our 8th-grade takes on South Laurel and Hazard.
This gifted group of students painted a snow plow for District 10 of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways' Paint The Plow Initiative as part of their GEARUP Civic Engagement project. Keep your eyes peeled for this snow plow out in Owsley County this winter!
OCHS teachers engaged in PLC work today, analyzing classroom assessment data and sharing instructional strategies. Also, Ms. Finn's students were engaged later in the day in a MyPerspectives lesson--discussing themes on the novel, The Outsiders!
The following student/athletes earned a "Weekend Warrior" t shirt by attending weekend workouts at Open Gym at the Palace. Wes Cope, Andrew Terry, Landon Moore, Chase Pryse, Dylan Gay and Erick Craft. Way to go guys! Go Owls!
#BeatTheBestToBeTheBest!
See flyer for after school tutoring at OCHS and a reminder of our technology parent workshop on November 15 at 5 p.m.
Today, OCMS/HS arts and band students were visited by TUNES Ambassadors Arthur Hancock and Chris Shouse (OCHS Class of 96), who represented the philanthropist group, Can'd Aid. They performed for our students and announced their group's donation to OCHS of musical instruments/equipment to help expand music opportunities for students in our school. Thanks to all involved for the support of our students! https://candaid.org/event/kentucky/booneville-instrument-donation/.
The Owsley County Middle School Boys Basketball Team traveled to Powell County last night and our 8th grade team came out on top with a tough victory. The 6th and 7th grade teams lost a couple of tough games too. Leading scorers for the 6th-grade game were Bryson Bowling with 12 and Preston Sebastian with 5. Bryston Bowling led all rebounders with 7. Leading scorers for the 7th-grade game were Bryson Bowling with 6 and Eelan Bobrowski-Hall with 3. Kelten Smith had 11 big rebounds with Christian Hahaj with 7 rebounds as well. For the 8th-grade game, Andrew Terry led all scorers with 35 and Daniel Caudell scored 9 as well. Andrew Terry led all rebounders with 11 and Matt Wright had 10. Proud of these boys tonight to come out on top with a good win.
Congratulations to Andrew Terry, Eric Craft, and Chase Pryse for earning their 2nd year membership cards to the Owls Breakfast Club. Way to go Guys!!! Go Owls!!!! #BeatTheBestToBeTheBest!
Support the community arts and chess team at the life center today 1-4! Soup beans, popcorn, baked sale, and more!
The Owls & Lady Owls Basketball Teams toured and interviewed at the WYMT headquarters today in Hazard. The WYMT Roundball Preview will be aired in the coming weeks ahead.
Parents/Caregivers: please see the flyer about the upcoming workshop on November 15th to assist anyone who needs assistance on the use of Infinite Campus Parent Portal, Google Classroom, and more!
Great wins tonight for the 3rd/4th and 6th-grade teams over Highland Turner and our 8th-grade team over McNabb Middle. The leading scorer for the 6th grade game was Bryson Bowling with 10 points and then Preston Sebastian and Si Thomas each had 9 points. For the 8th-grade game, Andrew Terry and Jordan McCoy both finished with a triple-double. Daniel Caudell had a double-double. Andrew Terry had 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jordan McCoy finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Daniel Caudell scored 20 points and pulled 14 rebounds tonight. Some great wins tonight! Our 3/4, 5/6, and 7th-grade boys travel to Jackson City tomorrow to take on the Tigers.
Everyone come out tonight and support our elementary and middle school boys basketball teams as there are 4 home games tonight at the Owsley County High School Gym. We have Highland Turner Elementary and McNabb Middle School coming in to play. Come show them your support and cheer them on! First game will begin at 5:30pm with the 3rd/4th grade game, and the rest to follow.
Several OCHS Staff joined our students for yesterday's Halloween costume day! More student/staff costume pictures to come in the late November journalism newsletter.
Owsley County Athletics is excited to launch several online BSN exclusive stores for all our fans and programs to get your official Owsley County gear. The Owls Store features various gear for any sport. The Owls Winter Sports Store has specified gear for Owls Basketball, Lady Owls Basketball, OC Cheer, and OC Archery. Lastly, our Owls Holiday Store has some festive gear added for the holiday seasons ahead. The first run of these stores will be November 1-15. Make sure to check out all the stores and new items with the following links:
Owls Store - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/E8rHt2kN9C
Owls Winter Sports - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/qWXSBBGhBM
Owls Holiday Store - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HOLIDA1079
The OCMS boy's basketball team played Friday night and battled a tough and resilient OBI team. There were two games played, our boys won the B team game by 5 and fell just short in the A team game by 5. Leading scorers for the B team game were Bryson Bowling with 20 points and Eelan Bobrowski-Hall with 13. Kelten Smith came in with 8 big rebounds. The leading scorers for the A team game were Andrew Terry with 31 and Jordan McCoy with 15. Terry led the game in rebounds with 8.
