
Knightly News
An Update from the Superintendent's Office - February 2024
It is hard to believe that we are already to the month of February. January flew by, likely because it was a very strange month with so many snow days! I know one question that may be on your mind is whether or not we will need to make up the school days we missed due to the weather. Unfortunately, I do not have a definite answer for you at this time. We are planning to discuss this further at the February Board of Education meeting and will communicate any changes in the school calendar following any decisions. We wish you a fantastic month and are hopeful that we are through the worst of the winter weather this year.
2024-2025 School Calendar
The calendar for the 2024-2025 school year has been approved. If you are the ultimate planner you can download the calendar HERE.
Elementary Principal Newsletter
Secondary Principal Newsletter
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, February 5 and Thursday, February 8. Elementary conferences will take place in classrooms from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and Jr./Sr. High conferences will be in the new gym from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Book Fair will be open from 4:00-8:00 p.m. each night in the elementary library. We have additional meetings taking place that we'd like to make you aware of.
Monday, February 5:
Registration Meeting for 8th Grade Parents/Students - 6:00-6:45 p.m. in Elementary Choir Room
Registration Meeting for 10th Grade Parents/Students - 7:00-7:45 p.m. in Elementary Choir Room
Thursday, February 8:
Registration Meeting for 8th Grade Parents/Students - 6:00-6:45 p.m. in Elementary Choir Room
Registration Meeting for 10th Grade Parents/Students - 7:00-7:45 p.m. in Elementary Choir Room
All other Jr. and Sr. High class registrations will take place during the regular school day. Students will bring their tentative class registrations home for a parent signature.
The Oakland Ball Association will also be available during conferences so if you are interested in signing your children up for baseball or softball you can do that during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Elementary Assembly
The elementary enjoyed an assembly last week with a focus on acting with integrity. The behavior specialist that serves our school district, Brad Hoffman, is also a talented musician and is a member of the Killigans. You may be familiar with their song we know from Husker football as "The Cornhusker (Come A Runnin' Boys)." The students enjoyed Mr. Hoffman's musical talents and were raving about this assembly.
Board of Education Appreciation
If you see one of the Oakland-Craig Board of Education members, please thank them for their service. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Education, please contact Jess Bland or Board President Aaron Anderson for additional information.
Clear Bags
We are heading into the post-season of winter activities. Whether it is state basketball, state wrestling, or state dance, most facilities are requiring clear bags in their buildings. If you would like to purchase an Oakland-Craig clear bag, please contact me!
Inclement Weather
Winter is here and with that we likely will see more inclement weather, but hopefully not a lot. All weather delays and closures will be announced via our OneCall system, local news stations (KTIC, The Bull, WOWT, etc.), and our school social media pages. If you are not on the OneCall system and you would like to be, please contact the school office. Community members are welcome to receive calls as well! You do not have to be a parent to receive our OneCalls. If you want to stay up to date with what is happening at the school, we are happy to add you to our list!
School Events
February 5 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 8 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 9 - No School
February 12 - Board of Education Meeting (8:00 p.m.)
February 16 - No School
March 1 - No School
Community Events
Contact Information
Superintendent
Email: jessbland@ocknights.org
Website: www.ocknights.org
Location: 309 N Davis Ave, Oakland, NE, USA
Phone: 402-685-5661