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CSE/Paraprofessional Appreciation Carroll Smith Elementary recognizes Sherri Chalk, Lorene Hill, Lorrie Pendleton, Tanena Edmondson, and Bill Estell on Paraprofessional Day. You are appreciated today and everyday! You go the extra mile to ensure our students are a success. Thank you!! #brickbybrick

Attention all track and field athletes and coaches! Mark your calendars! The JH Conference meet is happening this FRIDAY, April 19th, 2024, at Pocahontas. Here's the schedule: Coaches meeting starts at 9 am. Field Events kick off at 10 am. Running events begin at 12 noon. Make sure you're ready to give it your all and represent your school! ALSO, for high school athletes, there's another meet coming up at Manila on Monday, April 22nd, 2024. #brickbybrick

School Board Meeting Friendly reminder! Don't forget about the regular school board meeting tonight at 6:00 PM. Your input matters, so join us and stay informed about the happenings in our community. See you there! #brickbybrick

CSE/ "Poppin' Into 1st Grade" CSE is excited to meet the 2024-25 First Grade Class!! All Kindergarten parents and students are invited to Carroll Smith Elementary on April 26th at 9:00 am. Come meet the first grade teachers, take a campus tour, and enjoy learning activities. We can't wait to meet our new friends for the upcoming school year! #brickbybrick

OMS/ATLAS Testing Osceola Middle School has end of year ATLAS testing on the schedule. The testing days will be April 22-25, 2024 and April 29-30, 2024. Each Grade level has a certain day they will test in a particular subject. Please have your student on time for school each day of testing. Thank you for sharing your student with us at OMS. #brickbybrick

OHS/ 2024 Paraprofessional Day OHS would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Lashana Hale, Mary Caruthers and Tewanna Johnson (not pictured) for 2024 Paraprofessional Day. We appreciate you all dearly here at OHS!! #brickbybrick

OHS/National Assistant Principal Week OHS would like to acknowledge our very own Assistant Principal Mrs. Carla Lee for National Assistant Principal’s Week . We appreciate how you handle things daily to make sure OHS is a better place!! Thank you for everything you do for our staff and students. #brickbybrick

North/ I-Ready Goals Kindergarten students in Mrs. Heather Light's class met learning/ lesson goals for the week of 04/01/24. #brickbybrick

Makeup Days Due to winter weather, Osceola School District was forced to cancel classes on January 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th. Please note the following makeup schedule for the canceled days: Friday, April 12, 2024 Friday, April 26, 2024 Friday, May 24, 2024 Friday, May 31, 2024 These days will be regular school days, and the last day of school will be Friday, May 31, 2024. Osceola School District understands that the recent cancellations may have caused some inconvenience for families and students, but safety is our top priority. We want to ensure that our students have the best opportunity to learn in a safe and comfortable environment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the makeup schedule, please contact your child’s school or the district office. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. #brickbybrick

OMS/National Assistant Principal Week As National Assistant Principal’s Week comes to a close we want to acknowledge our very own Assistant Principal Mrs. Bowles. Thank you for everything you do for our staff and students. You are truly appreciated! Good. Better. Best. #brickbybrick

CSE/Kagan Professional Development CSE teachers participated in a fun filled, engaging, and exciting training using Cooperative Learning Strategies. Ms. Kelly Johnson demonstrated many ways to use cooperative learning to effectively boost student engagement. Engagement is crucial to academic growth of our students. The training included a day of class building, teambuilding, social skills, celebrations, and goofy games to boost engagement. CSE teachers are excited to implement these research based strategies in their classroom. Great things are happening at CSE! #brickbybrick

North/ February Students of the Month More signs are popping up around town. Help us congratulate our February students of the Month. #brickbybrick

STAR Academy/ 2024 Paraprofessional Day The students and staff at Osceola STAR Academy would like to recognize Mr. Marvin Carr on the 2024 Paraprofessional Day. Mr. Carr is a big part of our success at STAR Academy. We would like to extend a BIG Thank You for all his hard work, positive attitude and his amazing drive to step in wherever needed. We are so proud to have Marvin as a part of the STAR family. #brickbybrick

Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible work of our school librarians who inspire and empower students every day. Thank you for fostering a love of reading, guiding research endeavors, and creating a welcoming space for learning and discovery. Your dedication is truly appreciated! #brickbybrick

CSE/ 3rd Quarter Awards Assembly Join us for our "Spring Forward and Growing in Academics" 3rd Quarter Awards Celebration on April 12, 2024! We're thrilled to recognize the incredible achievements of our students as they continue to excel academically and grow in their learning journey. Date: April 12, 2024 Time: 1st & 2nd Grade - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Time: 3rd & 4th Grade - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Carroll Smith Elementary Let's come together to celebrate the dedication, hard work, and achievements of our students! Don't miss out on this special event! #brickbybrick

CSE/Learning Literacy Strategies Ms. Lyndsay Rogers, Solution Tree Literacy Instructional Coach, demonstrates a Summarizing Strategy that teachers will implement in their Literacy classes. Ms. Rogers actively engaged teachers in reading a text, then using the new strategy to summarize the text. Teachers will now practice this strategy with their literacy classes in order to write meaningful summaries of text. #brickbybrick

OMS/Paraprofessional Day OMS wants to thank our paraPROS for all they do for our campus. Paraprofessionals are a beacon of support and a helping hand. They guide students with patience and care in their learning journey. You all are the unsung heroes of the day. To our paraprofessionals, we extend our praise, for the difference you make in so many ways. Osceola Middle School appreciates all you do. #brickbybrick

Support Services The Support Service Department wants to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible paraprofessionals. Your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students shine through, especially during these challenging times. Your efforts in supporting our struggling students do not go unnoticed, and we are immensely grateful for the difference you make every day. Thank you for your tireless efforts in shaping the hearts and minds of our students. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we appreciate everything you do! (Note: Not pictured, but equally valued, are Ms. Tewanna Johnson, Mr. Coleman and Mrs. Melissa Calvert.) #brickbybrick

Exciting News for Flag and Majorette Enthusiasts! Calling all students in grades 5-12! Get ready for the 2024-2025 Flag and Majorette Clinic! Packets are now available at Osceola Middle School and Osceola High School front offices. Grab yours and unleash your talent! Deadline for packet submission: April 5th, 2024. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! For any questions, contact Sharice Yates. Let's make this clinic unforgettable! #brickbybrick

OHS/ Senior Presentation Get ready for a night to remember! OHS Prom/Senior Walk is almost here! Dress to impress and make memories that will last a lifetime. Can't wait to see all our seniors shine! #brickbybrick