Osceola School District #1

OMS/A Warm Welcome to Our Students! On August 20, 2024, Osceola Middle School kicked off the school year with a special touch of community spirit! Local community members and School Board members came out in full force to greet our students as they arrived for their first day. It was heartwarming to see the smiles, high-fives, and words of encouragement that set the tone for a fantastic school year ahead. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this day memorable. Together, we’re building a strong and supportive community for our future leaders! #webleedpurpleandgold

OMS/First Day of School at Osceola Middle School! The halls of Osceola Middle School were buzzing with excitement on August 20, 2024, as we welcomed back our students for the new school year! From new friendships to new lessons, it’s going to be a year filled with growth and discovery. A big thank you to our dedicated staff, School Board members, and community for making this day extra special. We’re thrilled to see all the bright faces ready to tackle another year of learning and fun! View photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wWHdYQWBeiQMsG8U6 #webleedpurpleandgold

Welcome to Osceola School District, Mrs. Kelli Hastings! We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Kelli Hastings, who will be joining us as the Administrative Assistant at Carroll Smith Elementary! With her organizational skills and commitment to supporting our school, Mrs. Hastings is set to play a key role in ensuring everything runs smoothly. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the positive impact she’ll make in our school community. Let’s give Mrs. Hastings a warm Osceola welcome! #webleedpurpleandgold

Welcome to Osceola School District, Patricia Hill! We’re excited to welcome Patricia Hill, who will be joining us as a Support Services team member at Carroll Smith Elementary! With her dedication to student success and well-being, Ms. Hill is set to make a positive impact on our school community. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the great contributions she’ll make in supporting our students. Let’s give Ms. Hill a warm Osceola welcome #webleedpurpleandgold

Welcome to Osceola School District, Latoya Carathon! We’re excited to welcome Latoya Carathon, who will be joining us as a 1st Grade Teacher at Carroll Smith Elementary! With her passion for teaching and dedication to young learners, Ms. Carathon is ready to make a meaningful impact in the classroom. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the positive influence she’ll have on our 1st graders. Let’s give Ms. Carathon a warm Osceola welcome! #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/ Staff Breakfast CSE staff would like to thank Osceola McDonalds for providing breakfast on our first day back to school!! Thank you to our community donors because Together Everyone Achieves More. #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ Anonymous Donor North teachers were gifted WalMart Gift Cards by an anonymous donor to be used to purchase classroom materials. We appreciate the kindness of this donor. #webleedpurpleand gold

North/ First Day Greeters Thank you to school board member Ollie Collins and SRO Charles Lewis for greeting students at North Elementary this morning. #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ Roehm America LLC Donation Thank you to Roehm America LLC for their kind donation for our students. We look forward to future partnership opportunities. #webleedpurpleandgold

North/PreKFirst Day PreK first day was a success! Looking forward to seeing kindergarten in the morning. #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/ Gift Cards CSE Counselor Erika Thomas partnered with community donors to assist our teachers with classroom supplies for the new school year. This is the fifth year the donors have given to CSE to help our teachers and students. We want to thank Mrs. Thomas for her dedication and the anonymous donors for the gift cards. Together Everyone Achieves More #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ Open House North staff welcomed PreK and kindergarten parents and students tonight. It was wonderful to see many familiar faces and to welcome many new faces to North Elementary. We are so excited to see everyone next Tuesday. #webleedpurpleand gold

Carroll Smith Elementary Open House Recap What an amazing evening we had at our Open House on Wednesday, August 14th! The Brotherhood kicked off the event by grilling a delicious dinner for our dedicated staff—thank you for fueling us up for a fantastic night! We were thrilled to have OSD Transportation on hand to answer all your questions about bus routes, and a big shoutout to Families Inc. and Life Strategies for providing support alongside our wonderful CSE counselor. Our teachers and staff were excited to meet our students and their families, answering questions about the first day of school and school procedures. We're all geared up for a successful school year ahead! View photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6GfJFGsuXoVuQ8o6A #webleedpurpleandgold

Special Education Spotlight: Door Prize Winners! A big shoutout to these amazing staff members who won door prizes at yesterday's training on Special Education Updates! We covered important topics like Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), accommodations/modifications, Due Process guidelines, and Behavior. Your dedication to our students is truly appreciated! (Not pictured: Mr. Frazier, OMS Dean of Students) Thank you all for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students! #webleedpurpleandgold

Summer EBT Program: Closing the Summer Hunger Gap Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) helps low-income families with school-aged children by providing grocery-buying benefits during the summer break when schools are closed and children are not receiving nutritious school meals. Important Deadline: Parents/Guardians must apply by August 26 to receive benefits. If you have not received your benefits yet or have any questions, please complete the application found at https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/county-operations/summer-ebt/summer-ebt-applications/ and email it to SummerEBT@dhs.arkansas.gov BEFORE August 26. Don’t miss out on this essential support—apply today! #webleedpurpleandgold

K-2/ Amplify Training K-2 teachers from North and Carroll Smith Elementary came together to strengthen literacy by internalizing skills and knowledge units. The process development was presented by Dawn Jones, Amplify. We look forward to utilizing this new knowledge as our students return to school next week. #webleedpurpleandgold

Join us for OMS/ STAR Program Open house! We are excited to announce that OMS and the STAR Academy program will be combining on OMS campus for the 2024-2025 school year. We would like to welcome all students in Grades 5-8 for an opportunity to meet their teachers and tour the campus. Date: August 15th Time: 5:00-6:30 #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ PreK Conference North PreK staff attended A-State annual Early Childhood Education Conference in the Red Wolf Convention Center, Jonesboro, "Exploring the World of Childhood". This 3 day conference offered learning opportunities to bring back to the classroom for the upcoming school year. #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ Kindergarten Summer Learning North kindergarten staff took a few precious last days of summer to attend "Every Day Learning Tools" presented by Kris Shinn and Lea Myers of Willing Ways. The staff are eager to put in practice what has been taught in this 2 day training to improve instructional and behavioral practices in the classroom. #webleedlurpleandgold

OJHS Cheerleaders Shine at Home Cheer Camp The OJHS cheerleaders had an incredible experience at their home cheer camp from July 25-27 with UCA staffer Stephanie Newman! Over the course of three days, the squad mastered new skills, from stunts to dances, and earned ribbons for endurance, sportsmanship, best jumps, and outstanding leadership. The camp concluded with an impressive showcase, where our talented cheerleaders performed for their family and friends. The skills they gained will undoubtedly make a big impact on the sidelines this season. OJHS Cheerleaders are ready and excited to cheer on the Seminoles! Let's go, Seminoles! #webleedpurpleandgold