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OHS/ Senior Awards Ceremony Several seniors were awarded scholarships from the following organizations. We’re very proud of our 2024 seniors!! 🎓💜💛 Mr.Ray Fulmer- Stacy Branch Memorial Kiwanis Scholarship Mr. Kenneth Gilmore- Denso Scholarships Mr. Zhedrick Jackson- Sara Rowden Community Impact Scholarships Mrs. Susan Parker- DAR Good Citizen Award WMMAC Members- Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Mr. Clint Williams, Mr. Willie Turner, Mr. Lee Jones Mr. Edward Harris- Gordon Keith Harris Memorial Scholarship Mr. Trey White- University of Central Arkansas Scholarships Ms. Mary Gaston- Arkansas Northeastern College Scholarships Ms. Stefanie Hoskins- Harold & Bruce Ohlendorf Scholarships Neely “My Dreams Matter” Scholarships Mrs. Carla Lee- Department/ Course Awards #brickbybrick

OHS/ ACT Incentive Previously, OHS students received a gift card for outscoring our campus average on the state ACT for 2024. We would like to add the following students to that reward. Big THANK YOU to the Left-hand, Right-hand foundation for the donation. Shakari Black Aaron Jones #brickbybrick

CSE/Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 Thank you Ms. Joy and Osceola McDonald's for providing breakfast for our teachers!! Thank you for celebrating the hard work and dedication of each CSE teacher. What a great way to start our week. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to Carroll Smith Elementary Teachers! #brickbybrick

STAR Academy/ Teacher Appreciation Week (Day 1) A big shoutout to all the amazing staff at Osceola STAR Academy! Your hard work and dedication don't go unnoticed. Kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week with a delicious breakfast is just a small token of our gratitude for everything you do. Here's to a week filled with appreciation and recognition for the incredible educators that make our school shine! #brickbybrick

Star Academy/2024 Spring Formal Dance We would like to thank the parents, students, staff and volunteers who helped make the STAR Academy formal dance a success. The students really enjoyed themselves and we are excited for a safe and enjoyable night for our students. Please click on this link https://photos.app.goo.gl/kSfrxKmEot4d1FJi9 to see all the pictures and videos from our Formal Dance. #brickbybrick

North/ Teacher Appreciation Week Congratulations to ticket winners on the first day of teacher appreciation week. "Helping small hands to do big things." #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

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To all the amazing teachers out there who inspire, educate, and empower us every day, we say THANK YOU! Your dedication and passion make a world of difference in shaping the minds and futures of our students. Whether you're teaching in-person or virtually, your hard work and commitment never go unnoticed. Let's take this week to celebrate and honor our educators for their tireless efforts in making a difference in the lives of so many. Tag a teacher who has made a positive impact on you and let them know how much you appreciate everything they do! #brickbybrick

OMS/iReady Testing (UPDATED TESTING DATES) Get ready for iReady testing coming up on Tuesday, May 7th, and Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. Please note the schedule below: Tuesday, 05/7/2024 Math Session I: 5th and 6th grade - 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Math Session II: 7th and 8th grade - 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM Wednesday, 05/8/2024 Literacy Session I: 5th and 6th grade - 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Literacy Session II: 7th and 8th grade - 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM Prepare yourselves and make sure you're ready to do your best! Let's show what Osceola Middle School is made of! #brickbybrick

CSE/ iReady Testing Pep Rally First and Second Grade students at CSE will be taking the iReady Diagnostic Test on May 6th and May 7th. To prepare for the test and encourage each other to do their best, a testing pep rally was held. Students made signs of encouragement and cheered for each other. They also gave examples of what their class has done to prepare for testing. Students from Ms. Baker's 2nd grade class read a poem to encourage all students. Mrs. Jackson's 1st Grade class performed for the rally. To close the rally, Principal Holmes gave testing tips and reminded students to be present and on time daily. We are anxious for CSE students to "show what they know"! #brickbybrick

OMS/8th Grade Graduation Osceola Middle School will have graduation ceremony for 8th grade students on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Please contact our front office (870-563-2150) for more information regarding this ceremony. #brickbybrick

OHS Shines Bright at Governor's Scholastic Honors Day! We're bursting with pride to announce that two outstanding seniors from OHS, Kadan Newson and BreAnn Fultz-Foster, were chosen to represent our school at the prestigious Governor's Scholastic Honors Day in Little Rock this past Saturday, May 4, 2024. This event, hosted at the Governor's Mansion, celebrates the academic excellence of Arkansas' finest students, and we couldn't be happier to see Kadan and BreAnn recognized for their hard work and dedication. Not only did they have the honor of meeting the governor and first gentleman, but they also received certificates recognizing their remarkable achievements. Congratulations, Kadan and BreAnn, for this well-deserved recognition! Your commitment to academic excellence is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for representing OHS with such distinction! #brickbybrick

OMS/Step-Up Day 4th grade will be STEPPING INTO FIFTH GRADE! Fourth grade parents are invited to step up day at Osceola Middle School. Step up day will be May 7th at 1:00pm. Hope to see you there!! #brickbybrick

OMS/Instrument Showcase Night Attention all 5th and 6th graders! The OSD Band Program is thrilled to announce our first-ever Instrument Showcase Night! If you're curious about joining the band, this event is for you! Keep an eye out for letters coming home next week. Got questions? Reach out to Dr. Lamario Bell at lbell@osd1.org. Let's make some musical magic together! Click the link to fill out the application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ7UE3chrTXy6gJ5Nug2_6IeKyzwgeZ19ZnJ-MxghvESWvJg/viewform #brickbybrick

OHS/ April Seminoles and teacher of the month CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE AWESOME INDIVIDUALS AT OHS!!!! For the month of April, we have our SEMINOLES OF THE MONTH and our TEACHER OF THE MONTH!!!! We're so happy for their display of good character and hard work! Senior: Damia Grice Junior: Antavion Cotton Sophomore: Jacob Smith Freshman: Skyana Hill Seminole Staff: Tre’Quita Smith #brickbybrick

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Let's give a big shoutout to all the amazing cafeteria staff who work tirelessly to make sure our kids have nutritious meals every day! From prepping delicious meals to creating a welcoming environment, these unsung heroes play a crucial role in our children's lives. Take a moment to thank a lunch hero today for their dedication and hard work. They truly make a difference in our schools and communities! #brickbybrick

OMS and STAR Academy/Hoops for St. Jude Please come join us tomorrow as we "hoop for St. Jude." Hope to see you there. #brickbybrick

CSE/3rd and 4th Gr. Testing Parade First and Second Grade students, along with teachers and other staff members, lined the hallway to cheer for our Third and Fourth Grade students. Students held posters and chanted cheers to encourage Third and Fourth Grade students for testing. After the parade, students attended an assembly where Principal Holmes gave testing tips and encouragement also. Supporting and encouraging each other is important to CSE students and staff! Celebrate Success Everyday. #brickbybrick

CSE/i-Ready Testing Dates CSE announces the End of the Year i-Ready Diagnostic Testing Dates. First and Second Grade will test on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Third and Fourth Grade will test Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9, 2024. It is time for us to shine CSE!! Be present and on time daily. Stay focused and engaged during testing. #brickbybrick

CSE/Kindergarten Step Up North Elementary Kindergarten students and parents were greeted by CSE student ambassadors, First Grade teachers and staff for our annual Step Up Day. Students, along with their parents, participated in engaging Literacy, Math, and Science activities lead by First Grade teachers. CSE was excited to meet the upcoming First Grade Class of 2024-25 and their parents! We are encouraged by the positive response that we received from parents and staff. We can not wait for school year 2024-25 to begin. CSE Celebrates Success Everyday! #brickbybrick