Today, students in grades 6-12 that visited booths during our Heritage Day Event @ OCHS, were able to win prizes. Debbie Smith, KyCL Grant Director, provided book sets and Jenny Barrett, YSC Coordinator, provided 2 smart TV's. Congratulations to all our winners.
We had a wonderful Heritage Day at OCHS on what has been a beautiful fall day! Special thanks to our FFA/Beta students and cheerleaders who assisted OCES students on hayrides, painted faces, decorated pumpkins, and led old timey games. Also, thanks to Shelbi Taylor, Alan Taylor, and our partners including the Smith family, Jen Amburgy, KyCL, the UK Extension Office, Tina Cornwell, FRYSC, Gear Up, and PRI.
Pumpkin Patch Day at the OCHS Farm where head start and primary students (2nd-5th will come tomorrow) received a hayride/pumpkin, free books from KyCL, and played some old-timey games with OCHS students. Thanks to Mrs. Taylor/students/staff and to Mr. Alan Taylor who returned to drive the tractor.
Mrs. Lewis' 6th grade Learning Lab students designing fall heritage paintings for next week's Heritage Day!
The Middle School Boys Basketball schedule is here! We're excited to announce the schedule for the season, and we can't wait to see all of you in the stands cheering us on! Mark your calendars, grab your gear, and come support our student-atheletes on the court!
The Owls Golf Team competed this past week in the Region 11 Tournament at Prestonsburg. Jordan McCoy and Eelan Bobrowski-Hall represented the Owls very well in the tournament. The young Owls have a bright future ahead of them!
The Lady Owls Volleyball Team competed yesterday in the Buckhorn Lake Classic. They won two out of their four games. Hailey Byrd and Kaitlynn Caudell each won Player of the Game and All Tournament honors. They will be back in action for this week with several games.
Here are a few of our favorite highlights from GEAR UP week!
At OCMHS, Mr. Lewis models litmus tests for his students while they study pH levels and acidity. Mrs. Smith's students created infographics about their reading, and Mrs. Brewer keeps all of her students informed on learning goals with laminated handouts for each student group.
OCHS Forensics class students photographing evidence from a "crime scene". Digital cameras provided by Owsley County Public Library.
Some of our OCHS students and staff "dressed for success" yesterday for GEAR Up week.
The Owsley County Lady Owls Golf Team competed today in the 11th Region Golf Tournament. The tournament was held in Prestonsburg at StoneCrest Golf Course. The Lady Owls battled through the elements after two weather delays. They fell short of their back-to-back regional title defense but did end up finishing in 3rd place. The Lady Owls showed great strides in overall improvement throughout the season and look forward to future seasons ahead.
What's GEAR UP week without some lunchtime STEM activities? OCHS students learned about the process of chromatography and created some awesome tie-dye pieces.
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Join us as we celebrate 25 years of GEAR UP this week with National GEAR UP week! We will kick things off with College Shirt Day on Monday!
OCMHS Parents and Guardians, join us for an exciting evening filled with fun, science experiments and refreshments.
Event is sponsored by PRI School Coordinator, Amy Dooley and 4-H Extension Agent, Carissa Miske.
Special thanks to Owsley Co. Clerk, Austin Bowling, who met with our Senior Leadership class today at OCHS to discuss the importance of voting, and to help our eligible senior students register to vote.
Today at OCHS, students, including Mrs. Irma Huff's 10th and 11th graders, completed engaging and collaborative Constitution Day activities in their social studies classes!
Happening tonight at OCHS, there is still time to come and have your family photos taken!
The senior leadership class traveled with GEAR UP to the EKU Challenge Course, today. They learned about teamwork and sharpened their leadership skills to navigate group challenges and puzzles.
NEXT WEEK! Join us in celebrating National GEAR UP Week! Students will have opportunities to participate in challenges and activities throughout each day.
