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Monday, October 10:

• 9-12th Grade Music Concert 7-8:00pm

Tuesday, October 11:

• HS Volleyball @ JCN
• HS Volleyball C @ Perry w/Royal Valley

Wednesday, October 12:

• ESU Career Field Trip - BE AT SCHOOL 5:55 AM!
• PSAT 8am-12pm
• 5th - 8th Grade Music Concert 7-8:00pm

Thursday, October 13:

• HS Volleyball C Quad
• HS XC @ Jackson Height
• JS Football vs Pleasant Ridge

Friday, October 14:

• End of 1st Quarter
• HS FB @ McLouth

Saturday, October 15:

• HS VB @ Anderson County

The school offices (Elementary and JR/SR High) are open from 7:15 am to 3:45 pm, each regular school day. Anytime after 3:45 PM you will need to call the district office at 785-863-2539. Please try to make an effort not to drop students off before 7:30 AM, unless you have approval from one of the principals. If your student is not involved in an after school co-curricular activities need to be picked up by 3:45PM.

TRUANCY

A child is truant when he/she is required by law to attend school and is not enrolled in a school. A child is also truant if he/she is under 18 years of age, and has a total of three (3) consecutive unexcused absences, a total of five (5) accumulated unexcused absences in one semester, or seven (7) accumulated unexcused absences in a school year. In such cases, the student will be referred to the juvenile court and the Department for Children and Family Services (DCF). The building principal is the school official, designated by the Board of Education, to determine whether an absence is unexcused.

The general information for the Bear Hygiene Project for the Middle School:

• The donations will be accepted October 10th to the 21st.

• The Middle School, grades 6th through 8th, will compete against each other.

• The grade that collects the most donations earns a pizza party.

The items designated for the Middle School:

• Shampoo & Conditioner for Locker Rooms
• Lice Removal Kits
• Hair Brushes & Combs

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The general information for the Bear Hygiene Project for the High School:

• The donations will be accepted October 10th to the 21st.

• The High School, grades 9th through 12th, will compete against each other.

• The grade that collects the most donations earns class points.

The items designated for the High School:

• Dry Shampoo
• Bottled Water
• Socks (all sizes)
• Tampons
• Male & Female Deodorant
• New Underwear Male & Female (all sizes)

An after-school disc golf club is in the works. Let Sr. Freeman know you are interested. Be a part of something new, make friends and compete! More details to come... (Open to students 7th-12th grade)

The Lago Vista Food Truck will be at the home Junior High Football game on Thursday, October 13 at 5pm. They are donating 10% of the proceeds to the Rochold family in order to support Aksel.

We have been invited to join McLouth's Parent FAFSA Night!

Sarah Windmeyer - Highland Community College

October 17th

6:30 PM

McLouth High School Auditorium

Please complete this form. (NOW FIXED!)

Our office would truly appreciate donations of bottled water and individually packaged snacks to provide with students in need during the school day!

Thank you for considering the opportunity to support our Bears!

Are you a Sophomore or Junior?

Are you interested in attending Washburn Tech part time next school year? 2023-2024

Complete this form and bring $20 to the office.

We will contact you when we have dates scheduled.

USD 341 will be providing transportation for the test date(s), TBD by Washburn Tech, then shared with parents/students who have given permission.

Washburn Tech Entrance Exam Permission Form

HS Music Department concert black uniforms will be distributed soon. In advance of receiving your uniform, please bring $12 for the dry cleaning they will require at the end of the school year. Checks should be written to USD341; please write "music, dry cleaning" on the memo line. Please reach out to Ms. Waldron if this creates any hardship.

Save the Date! The 9th-12th grade concert is on Monday, October 10th at 7:00pm in the MPR. 5th-8th grades will have their concert on Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00pm in the MPR.

Level 1A:

-Student is on probation/warning for having an F at the time of grade check.

-They have one week to get all Fs up

-No academic detentions

-Can still practice and compete

-Can still attend home sporting events

Level 1:

-Students are ineligible from Monday to Sunday (please give them the dates).

-It does not matter if they get their grade up at any point during the week, they are out the whole 7 days

-Academic detentions after school until 4:15 on Mondays and Wednesdays. HAVE to attend. Go to practice afterwards.

-Can still practice BUT not COMPETE, TRAVEL, or ATTEND events (includes dances & any KSHSAA sponsored activities)

-Can NOT attend home sporting events (gate taker & admin on duty will have copies of list to help monitor this)

-If they are in pep band, they CAN attend to perform because it is a grade

Level 2:

-Students are ineligible until they get ALL Fs up. Once grades are verified with teachers, the student may begin to compete, travel, and attend events again.

-Academic detentions after school until 4:15 on Mondays and Wednesdays. HAVE to attend. Go to practice afterwards.

-Can still practice BUT not COMPETE, TRAVEL, or ATTEND events (includes dances & any KSHSAA sponsored activities)

-Can NOT attend home sporting events (gate taker & admin on duty will have copies of list to help monitor this)

-If they are in pep band, they CAN attend to perform because it is a grade

Once a student is off any list after grade check, they start the levels over if they have an F again.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are to attend each regularly scheduled day of school. A student is considered absent when he/she is not in regular school classes or in a school sponsored activity.

Absences fall into four categories: Parent Excused, Professionally Excused, School Excused, and Unexcused. Parental approval of an absence does not necessarily excuse the absence; the Principal has final determination if an absence is excused.

Parent Excused Absences must fall into one of the following categories:

1. Personal illness - short or long-term illness (if verified by a doctor, this would be a Professionally Excused Absence),

2. Family crisis,

3. Extended absences (i.e. family vacations) - should be requested by the parents or guardian and prior arrangements have been made in preparation for the absence as defined in the Student Handbook, and

4. Obligatory religious observances.

To be Parent Excused from school, the parents must notify the office by phone or send a signed, written note within 24 hours as to why the student was absent. If notification is not given to the school, an attempt will be made by the school to verify the absence by a call to the parents. If parental contact is not established by phone or note, the absence will be classified as unexcused. Note: Students who are not Professionally Excused (see below) are not eligible to attend or participate in extracurricular activities that day.

Professionally Excused Absences are those validated by a professional for medical or legal reasons, such as a doctor's appointment and/or court appearance. The Principal or their designee have the right to declare absences as "professional" when, in their opinion, situations in a student's personal life warrant their absence. In order to be eligible for extracurricular activities students must be Professionally Excused. The note must be the original note and signed. No photocopies will be accepted. An email or fax directly from Dr.’s office will be accepted.

School Excused Absences are class field trips, college visits, extra-curricular activities and performances. These school absences do not count toward the 90% Minimum Attendance Requirement (see below).

Unexcused Absences are absences without a valid excuse for absence. When school is in session, leaving without receiving permission from the office will be counted as unexcused.

USD 341 BUILDING HOURS

Students should make an effort not to be on school grounds before 7:30 A.M. unless arrangements have been made with a cooperating faculty member. All students not involved in co-curricular activities should leave the building by 3:45 P.M. each day unless being directly supervised by a cooperating faculty member. Once you arrive on campus, you are to immediately come into the building. Office hours are from 7:15 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.

• On early release days, the time is 1:45 P.M.

• This does not include after school activities that is under the supervision of staff members

Students that are staying after school with teachers to makeup work-

OFFICE TELEPHONES

The office telephone is a business phone and is not to be used for personal calls by students. We expect students to use a personal cell phone when they need to reach parents/guardians unless it is an emergency or health situation. Students will not be called from class to answer telephone calls except in emergencies.

• To use their cell phones, we ask students to get permission from their classroom teacher and check in and let the office and then call.

Special Veterans Day Invitation

The Oskaloosa High School Veterans Day Committee invites all Veterans, active duty personnel, and their families to our Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 11th, 2022. We have a variety of activities planned including flag raising, Veterans sharing with students, breakfast, and a formal Veterans Day ceremony.

We would be honored if you would be able to attend any or all of our planned events during the course of the day. Enclosed is a schedule of events and information sheets to help us better honor our deserving Veterans and active duty soldiers.

Veterans Day Recognition (Friday, November 11th)

8:30 - 8:55 Students and invited Veterans/Active Duty Personnel Arrive

9:00 - 9:10 Welcome and Flag Raising

(K-12 invited to join at flagpole in front of high school entrance)

9:15 - 9:55 Breakfast in HS Commons (Veterans/Active Duty/Familes/Student Hosts)

10:00 - 10:45 K-12 Assembly

(Oskaloosa High School Gymnasium)

Name _______________________________________________________________

Branch of Service - _____________________________________________________

Oskaloosa High School Graduate ___________________ Year __________________

Relationship to Oskaloosa Students/Staff - ____________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Address - ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number - _________________________________________________________

Email - _________________________________________________________________

I would like a table to display memorabilia from my military service Yes / No

• _____________ I will attend the entire day of activities beginning at 9:00 a.m.

• _____________ Number of people eating Breakfast.

• _____________ I will attend the formal ceremony beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Breakfast will be provided to all Veterans, Active Military Personnel, Family, and other guests.

• Please return to Rod Stottlemire, USD 341 Veterans Day Coordinator, 404 Park Street, Oskaloosa, Kansas 66066.

RSVP Contact (Would appreciate response back by Wednesday, November 9th, 2022)

Hi All! December will be here before we know it. Mark your calendars on Saturday, December 3rd for the 20th Annual Oskaloosa Holiday Open House. Attached is the vendor registration giving you plenty of time to take advantage of the early bird registration fee.

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Don't forget to like our Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/oskaloosaholidayopenhouse

Just a reminder, per our board approved student handbook. (pgs. 28)

The school’s administration shall make the final determination regarding the appropriateness of a student’s appearance. Students who are inappropriately dressed will be required to change their clothing. Repeated dress code violations, or extreme first time violations, may result in consequences being assigned to the student.

The following attire is not acceptable at Oskaloosa Jr/Sr High School:

• bandanas, hats, hoods, or other head coverings

• sunglasses;

• shirts with cut off sleeves;

• strapless tops or straps that are less than three finger-widths wide;

• roller shoes or cleats (indoors);

• any article of clothing that exposes undergarments, or is a distraction, or draws attention to, or is suggestive of drugs, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, sex, sexual orientation, gang signs/symbols or profanity is not acceptable;

• pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, or other garments must be appropriate as not to cause a distraction.

• clothing that calls undue attention to oneself, reveals any part of the midsection, armpits or reveals cleavage will not be allowed;

• shorts/pants worn below the waistline;

• any article of clothing that poses a potential risk.

We have issued quite a few warnings this week. Next week, we will be moving on from warnings to those students who have already been addressed.

https://www.usd341.org/page/jr-sr-high

Email: fyoakam@usd341.org
Website: https://www.usd341.org/page/jr-sr-high
Location: 404 Park Street, Oskaloosa, KS, USA
Phone: 785-863-2281
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Twitter: @OskaloosaBears