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UPDATED 2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Please see the updated 2026-2027 school calendar for the Osceola School District. We encourage all students, parents, staff, and community members to review the revised calendar and make note of any important dates and changes.

Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for another successful school year!
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Osceola Middle School 7th grade girls basketball final tryouts will be held on July 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the high school gym. We look forward to seeing our future Lady Seminoles on the court.

☀️ 2026 Summer EBT Benefits Are Available! ☀️

Arkansas families may be eligible to receive $120 per qualifying child through the Summer EBT program to help purchase groceries while school is out.

📌 Apply Online Here:
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✅ Who Qualifies?
Children may automatically qualify if their household receives:
• SNAP benefits
• TEA benefits
• Free or reduced-price school meals through Medicaid

✅ Not Automatically Enrolled?
Families who are not automatically enrolled can submit an application online through the Access Arkansas Portal.

✅ How Benefits Are Issued
• Returning participants will have benefits loaded onto their existing EBT card.
• New eligible families will receive an EBT card by mail.

For complete program information, eligibility details, and additional resources, visit the Arkansas Department of Human Services Summer EBT webpage.

When students read over the summer, they grow, stay sharp, and start the new school year with confidence. We encourage all our Seminoles to keep turning pages during these warm months to ensure their skills remain strong. Whether it’s a gripping mystery, an inspiring biography, or a fantasy adventure, every book counts!

Attached is the official North Pre-K and Kindergarten School Supply List for the upcoming school year. Please review the list and begin gathering the supplies your child will need for a successful start in the classroom.

Congratulations to our four amazing educators for winning Teacher of the Year!

North Elementary - Antionette Harris
Carroll Smith - Taylor Swygert
Middle School - Louegrace Ligasan
High School - Jekki Baconawa

Today, Osceola School District celebrated the end of another successful school year. Teachers were recognized for their hard work, dedication, student growth, and overall excellence in the classroom. Their commitment to supporting and inspiring students each day has made a lasting impact across the district. Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients, and thank you for helping make this school year a success.

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Summer school information for OHS students and parents is now available. Parents and students are encouraged to read the attached graphic in its entirety, as it contains important information regarding student notifications, online learning procedures, summer school dates, Chromebook distribution, and required contracts and device agreements.

Please pay close attention to all dates, deadlines, and expectations to ensure students are prepared for a successful summer school session. If you have questions, contact the OHS office at (870) 563-2192.

The OMS cafeteria staff sent Assistant Principal Williams off with tears, hugs, and heartfelt goodbyes as she prepares to begin her new role as Assistant Principal at OHS. While she will be greatly missed at OMS, we are excited for her as she takes this next step in her journey.

The June board meeting will now take place on Thursday, June 11, instead of June 8.

We are proud to celebrate our students at the 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll & ATLAS Growth Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00 AM in the Osceola Middle School Gymnasium. Congratulations to all of our students on their hard work and success this school year!

✨💡 GLOWING & GROWING at North Elementary! 💡✨ We are so proud of our students for showing AMAZING growth on the Summative ATLAS assessment! Their hard work, determination, and positive attitudes truly shined bright this year. 🌟 To celebrate their success, students enjoyed a fun-filled Glow Party complete with glowing lights, music, and lots of smiles! 🕶️🎉 Neon colors filled the room as we celebrated all the ways our students continue to GLOW and GROW academically each day. Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting our students every step of the way. We are proud of our shining stars! 🌈✨ https://photos.app.goo.gl/2NoQpL3SoVkm7Vbp8 #GlowAndGrow #ATLASSuccess #NorthElementaryProud #StudentGrowthMatters

North End of Year Awards Today we celebrated our North Elementary Kindergarten Students. Students who scored a 3 or 4 on the math Atlas received medals. Thanks to all parents who attended the ceremony.

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Girls Junior High Basketball Team!

Osceola School District is excited to celebrate our upcoming graduates across all campuses. We look forward to honoring our Pre-K and kindergarten students, OMS 8th grade graduates, and CSE 4th grade graduates as they reach these important milestones. Families and community members are invited to join us as we recognize the hard work and achievements of our students. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and all of our young graduates!

Students from Osceola recently traveled to the 99th Arkansas FFA State Convention where they enjoyed three full days of learning, networking, leadership experiences, fellowship, fun, and new life experiences. During the convention, the chapter was recognized twice for its outstanding accomplishments. Honors included the National Chapter Award and the FFA for FFS Award. Congratulations to our students and advisors for representing our chapter so well at the state convention.

Osceola School District is now hiring. If you are interested in joining our team and making a difference, we encourage you to apply today. Visit https://www.applitrack.com/OSD1/onlineapp/ to get started.

Yesterday, Osceola Middle School 8th graders participated in Step Up Day at Osceola High School. Students toured the campus and learned more about what to expect as they transition into high school. They also heard from the principal, dean of students, counselor, and career coach, while upperclassmen shared advice and encouragement about the high school experience.

Osceola Middle School administration and students showered their teachers with gifts, breakfast, and lunch during 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week. OMS would like to extend a special thank you to the following community businesses for their generous contributions and continued support of our staff and students: Nucor Yamato Steel, Arisa Health, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Osceola Donuts. Your kindness and support helped make this week extra special for our educators.

Check out these OMS Teacher Appreciation Week pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/V6uepFVMbui4LLis8

North Elementary proudly invites families and friends to celebrate the Class of 2026 at our Preschool and Kindergarten Graduation ceremonies.

Preschool Graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m., and Kindergarten Graduation will take place on Friday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. Both ceremonies will be held in the Osceola High School Auditorium.