Osceola Middle School Celebrates National Hispanic Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. It began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Johnson.
Here are five facts about Hispanic Heritage Month:
It spans two months and starts on a significant date The celebration runs from September 15 to October 15, with the start date chosen because it marks the independence days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
It has a week-long origin The observance started as a week in 1968, a concept first proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
It was expanded by President Reagan In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded Hispanic Heritage Week to a full month-long observance.
It celebrates diverse cultures and populations Hispanic Heritage Month honors the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
It includes other independence days In addition to the September 15 independence dates, the observance also encompasses the independence of Mexico on September 16 and Chile on September 18.
Osceola Middle School is ready to show Seminole pride for Homecoming Week. Staff and students are prepared for an eventful week!
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Osceola High School Student Bus Update
This afternoon, a group of Osceola High School students returning from ANC College on the Blytheville campus experienced a significant delay due to a major traffic accident. Please note that neither our school nor our students were involved in the accident.
As a result of the traffic jam, the bus was held up for an extended time, and unfortunately, students were unable to have lunch. With the assistance of the Osceola Police Department, Arkansas State Troopers, and Highway Patrol, the bus was safely rerouted and is now on its way back to campus.
Once the bus arrives, we will provide food for our students as quickly as possible.
We truly appreciate the cooperation of law enforcement in helping resolve this situation and thank our parents for their patience and understanding as we worked to ensure our students’ safe return.
This afternoon, a group of Osceola High School students returning from ANC College on the Blytheville campus experienced a significant delay due to a major traffic accident. Please note that neither our school nor our students were involved in the accident.
As a result of the traffic jam, the bus was held up for an extended time, and unfortunately, students were unable to have lunch. With the assistance of the Osceola Police Department, Arkansas State Troopers, and Highway Patrol, the bus was safely rerouted and is now on its way back to campus.
Once the bus arrives, we will provide food for our students as quickly as possible.
We truly appreciate the cooperation of law enforcement in helping resolve this situation and thank our parents for their patience and understanding as we worked to ensure our students’ safe return.
Osceola Middle School Title I Meeting
Join us for an informational session to learn about Title I funding and the resources available to support student success. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct 8 in the middle school gym from 5PM to 6PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for an informational session to learn about Title I funding and the resources available to support student success. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct 8 in the middle school gym from 5PM to 6PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
The OSD marching band would like to give a loud and proud thank you to Tenaris for their donation of water, Gatorade, and snacks for the students.
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Parents and Guardians,
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Friday, October 3, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please remember that there will be no school for students on this day. We look forward to seeing you!
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The Seminoles will be at home this week as they face off against Hoxie. The game will take place on Friday, September 26, with kickoff at 7 PM. We encourage everyone to come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our Seminoles to victory!
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CSE/Meetings Cancelled
The parent meetings at Carroll Smith scheduled for today have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
The parent meetings at Carroll Smith scheduled for today have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
Representatives from Nucor-Hickman joined our junior and senior students at Osceola High to share exciting career pathways and educational opportunities with the company. We’re grateful for their time and commitment to helping our students explore their futures!
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🚨 We’re Hiring Coaches! 🚨
Osceola Schools is looking for:
🏐 Girls Volleyball Coach
🥎 Girls Softball Coach
⚽ Boys & Girls Soccer Coach
If you love working with students and building strong teams, we’d love to hear from you! Interested individuals should send their resumes to ghodges@osd1.org and rhooks@osd1.org
Please share this post to help spread the word!
Osceola Schools is looking for:
🏐 Girls Volleyball Coach
🥎 Girls Softball Coach
⚽ Boys & Girls Soccer Coach
If you love working with students and building strong teams, we’d love to hear from you! Interested individuals should send their resumes to ghodges@osd1.org and rhooks@osd1.org
Please share this post to help spread the word!
Hispanic Heritage Month Student Spotlight
Meet Anthony Gonzalez-Oliva, a 9th grader at Osceola High School.
Anthony moved from Cuba to Osceola in 2023. When he first arrived, he spoke no English—but through hard work and determination, he is now fluent! His favorite food is rice with pork, and what he loves most about being Hispanic is having the gift of knowing two languages.
We are so proud of Anthony and celebrate the incredible contributions he and other Hispanic students bring to our district every day.
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Meet Anthony Gonzalez-Oliva, a 9th grader at Osceola High School.
Anthony moved from Cuba to Osceola in 2023. When he first arrived, he spoke no English—but through hard work and determination, he is now fluent! His favorite food is rice with pork, and what he loves most about being Hispanic is having the gift of knowing two languages.
We are so proud of Anthony and celebrate the incredible contributions he and other Hispanic students bring to our district every day.
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K8 News stopped by Carroll Smith Elementary today to honor Ms. Houser as their Teacher of the Month! We are so proud of her dedication and the impact she makes every day in the classroom. Be sure to tune in to the full segment on September 30 at 5:00 PM on K8 News.
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Special Called Board Meeting
There will be a special called board meeting tonight at 5:30 PM.
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Kindergarten/ Vending Machine 🎉📚 Big smiles in Mrs. Wilson’s Kindergarten today! Students visited the Book Vending Machine to celebrate mastering learning standards and even got to celebrate a birthday too! 🎂🎈 What a fun way to honor hard work and special moments. Keep shining, Kindergarten! 🌟💜💛 #webleedpurpleandgold
North/ Kindergarten ELA 📚✨ This afternoon in Mrs. Razor’s Kindergarten class, we wrapped up Unit 1 on Nursery Rhymes with Jack and Jill! 🪣👧👦 Students colored the main characters and events, placed them in sequential order, glued them down, and proudly recited the rhyme together. What a fun way to learn sequencing and celebrate our hard work! 🌟💛💜#webleedpurpleandgold
North/ PreK
👏 We are so proud of our PreK students in Ms. Harris and Mrs. Kim's class! They have been working hard on learning the sounds of letters, and many have reached proficiency on our scale of 6 sounds. 🌟📚 This is such an important step in becoming strong readers and writers. Keep up the great work, PreK!
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We’re celebrating #WhyApply Day with the amazing staff at Osceola High!
Our passionate principals and teachers shared their personal stories about why they chose to apply to college and reminded students that higher education can open doors to endless opportunities.
We’re incredibly proud of our faculty for leading by example and inspiring every student to dream big and pursue their goals!
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Our passionate principals and teachers shared their personal stories about why they chose to apply to college and reminded students that higher education can open doors to endless opportunities.
We’re incredibly proud of our faculty for leading by example and inspiring every student to dream big and pursue their goals!
#WhyApplyDay #WeBleedPurpleAndGold
💜💛 Osceola School Family & Community — A Note About Our Events 💛💜
At Osceola, we take pride in creating a safe, welcoming, and spirited environment for our students, families, and community. As we cheer on our young people together, we ask for your partnership in helping us keep that environment strong.
Here are a few ways we can all support one another at extracurricular events:
🎒Clear Bags for Safety
To help us keep everyone secure, please remember our clear bag policy for all who enter.
👨👩👧 Students & Families Together
Students in grades PreK–5 should stay with their parent/guardian at all times, even when heading to restrooms or concession stands.
Students in grades 6 and up may attend without a parent present, but we encourage families to have conversations beforehand about what positive, respectful behavior looks like.
Guests who are not Osceola students and under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older.
🎓 Student IDs
We also ask that our high school students wear their school IDs while at events.
📣 Cheering with Pride
We love passionate support for our athletes! At the same time, let’s model sportsmanship by keeping our words encouraging and respectful. If negative or inappropriate language is used, we may need to step in to keep the environment positive for all.
Together, we’re not just fans — we’re a family. When we follow these practices, we show that “rowing as one” isn’t just something we say, it’s something we live. Thank you for helping us make Osceola events safe, supportive, and enjoyable for everyone!
💜 Go Seminoles! 💛
#RowingAsOne #CheeringAsOne #FamilyAsOne #OsceolaPride #WeBleedPurpleAndGold
At Osceola, we take pride in creating a safe, welcoming, and spirited environment for our students, families, and community. As we cheer on our young people together, we ask for your partnership in helping us keep that environment strong.
Here are a few ways we can all support one another at extracurricular events:
🎒Clear Bags for Safety
To help us keep everyone secure, please remember our clear bag policy for all who enter.
👨👩👧 Students & Families Together
Students in grades PreK–5 should stay with their parent/guardian at all times, even when heading to restrooms or concession stands.
Students in grades 6 and up may attend without a parent present, but we encourage families to have conversations beforehand about what positive, respectful behavior looks like.
Guests who are not Osceola students and under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older.
🎓 Student IDs
We also ask that our high school students wear their school IDs while at events.
📣 Cheering with Pride
We love passionate support for our athletes! At the same time, let’s model sportsmanship by keeping our words encouraging and respectful. If negative or inappropriate language is used, we may need to step in to keep the environment positive for all.
Together, we’re not just fans — we’re a family. When we follow these practices, we show that “rowing as one” isn’t just something we say, it’s something we live. Thank you for helping us make Osceola events safe, supportive, and enjoyable for everyone!
💜 Go Seminoles! 💛
#RowingAsOne #CheeringAsOne #FamilyAsOne #OsceolaPride #WeBleedPurpleAndGold
✨ Osceola High Launches Adjusted Crown Mentoring Program ✨
We are thrilled to announce the kickoff of the Adjusted Crown Mentoring Program at Osceola High School! Under the leadership of Program Director Ms. Quiandrea Borders and Site Coordinator and Assistant Principal, Mrs. Carla Lee, 26 young ladies eagerly joined the first session of this transformative journey.
This program is designed to empower students and equip them with lifelong skills for success through a structured curriculum and supportive mentoring.
Assistant Principal Carla Lee shared:
“We are so excited to provide our young ladies with this opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. The Adjusted Crown Mentoring Program will not only build confidence but also equip them with lifelong skills for success.”
The Osceola School District is proud of this partnership and looks forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our students’ lives.
💜💛 #AdjustedCrown #OsceolaHigh #StudentSuccess #Empowerment
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We are thrilled to announce the kickoff of the Adjusted Crown Mentoring Program at Osceola High School! Under the leadership of Program Director Ms. Quiandrea Borders and Site Coordinator and Assistant Principal, Mrs. Carla Lee, 26 young ladies eagerly joined the first session of this transformative journey.
This program is designed to empower students and equip them with lifelong skills for success through a structured curriculum and supportive mentoring.
Assistant Principal Carla Lee shared:
“We are so excited to provide our young ladies with this opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. The Adjusted Crown Mentoring Program will not only build confidence but also equip them with lifelong skills for success.”
The Osceola School District is proud of this partnership and looks forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our students’ lives.
💜💛 #AdjustedCrown #OsceolaHigh #StudentSuccess #Empowerment
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Please join us for an important meeting to discuss the Title I program and how it benefits our students. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria of Osceola High School. Your participation helps make this a success.
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