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.
The Lady Owls were represented very well at the 2023 Middle School Rising Star Game by four players. Lauren Gay played on the 14th Region seventh-grade team. Erica Mason, Natalie Reed, and Delaney Smith played on the 14th Region eighth-grade team.
Friday night, OCHS Band and Choir students performed a Fall/Halloween Concert in the OCHS Kids on Stage room. Thanks to attendees for your support and great job students and Mrs. Nolan for a terrific performance!
Maroon and White Night will be on Friday, November 10. The doors will open at 5:15 and will start at 5:30. All of our teams have been practicing and playing hard. Make plans to come out to support them as they showcase their skills and talents.
One night, two events, FREE FOOD! Today, 4-6 PM, the OCHS GEAR UP will host Junior Night and Senior Night. Both groups will hear about the big changes happening to the FAFSA and what that means for your student and then separate into different rooms for grade-specific content.
Pictured are several hands-on science activities in Mrs. Price's classes including students' building electromagnetic straws to investigate charge fields, a blind scent test to activate long term memories and emotions associated with smells through the body's sensory receptors, and 9th graders exploring a star's nuclear fusion process of hydrogen and neutron elements becoming helium-4 in an element smash activity using Red Hots and marshmallows.
Great wins tonight for the 7th and 8th grade boys versus a big and talented Magoffin County team. 7th grade won their game 44-34 being led in scoring by Bryson Bowling with 23 and Eelan Bobrowski-Hall with 11 and rebounding was led again by Kelten Smith with 8 rebounds. The 8th grade won their game 52-26 and was led in scoring by Andrew Terry with 25 points and Jordan McCoy with 22. Jordan also went 5 for 6 from the 3-point line tonight. The 8th grade was also led in rebounds by Matthew Wright with 9 and Andrew Terry with 8. Another big stat to take away from the 8th grade game was there was only a total of 7 turnovers in the whole game. Very proud of these boys as they are on the right track and get better every day. Their next game is away at OBI on Friday and we would love to see as many of our fans there as we can get!
