Family and friends, you are cordially invited to CSE's first quarter awards assembly. We hope to see you there!

Carroll Smith Elementary will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 27–30! Students are encouraged to participate in each day’s themed activities as we promote healthy choices and a drug-free future. Together, we can make a difference, be a hero, and stay drug free!

Carroll Smith Elementary ATLAS Interim Testing is coming October 21–22! We encourage our students to get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, arrive on time, and give their best effort. Let’s stay positive, work hard, and shine bright!

Osceola School District will host its annual flu clinic on October 21.
Flu clinic forms will be sent home with students. Forms must be completed in full and returned to the school by October 14. For more information, please contact your school nurse.
Flu clinic forms will be sent home with students. Forms must be completed in full and returned to the school by October 14. For more information, please contact your school nurse.

CSE was evacuated this morning due to a gas smell in the building. The building was checked and given an all clear. Let’s have a GREAT Tuesday!
🤪💜💛 WACKY WEDNESDAY AT CSE! 💛💜🤪
CSE students and staff showed up and showed out for Day 2 of Homecoming Spirit Week — Wacky Wednesday! 🎉
From crazy outfits and mismatched clothes to wild hair and plenty of creativity, we had so many students and staff join in on the fun! It was definitely a WACKY day at CSE, and we loved seeing everyone show their Seminole Spirit! 💜💛
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make another day of Spirit Week exciting for our students!
📣 The Homecoming fun continues!
💜💛 GO SEMINOLES! 💛💜
🌱 CSE — Growing Great Minds One Day at a Time!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CpaNhrbYpvsWE5LQ6
CSE students and staff showed up and showed out for Day 2 of Homecoming Spirit Week — Wacky Wednesday! 🎉
From crazy outfits and mismatched clothes to wild hair and plenty of creativity, we had so many students and staff join in on the fun! It was definitely a WACKY day at CSE, and we loved seeing everyone show their Seminole Spirit! 💜💛
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make another day of Spirit Week exciting for our students!
📣 The Homecoming fun continues!
💜💛 GO SEMINOLES! 💛💜
🌱 CSE — Growing Great Minds One Day at a Time!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CpaNhrbYpvsWE5LQ6
We invite students, families, alumni, and community members to join us for Homecoming activities on Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2.
Please review the accompanying schedule graphic for event times and locations. We look forward to celebrating Homecoming with our school community.
Please review the accompanying schedule graphic for event times and locations. We look forward to celebrating Homecoming with our school community.

Osceola School District is proud to celebrate significant improvements in our district letter grades.
Osceola Middle School improved from an F to a C, while North Elementary and Carroll Smith Elementary improved from an F to a D.
These gains reflect the continued dedication of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. We are committed to building on this progress and continuing to move forward together.
Osceola Middle School improved from an F to a C, while North Elementary and Carroll Smith Elementary improved from an F to a D.
These gains reflect the continued dedication of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. We are committed to building on this progress and continuing to move forward together.

Driven By GREATness!
Osceola School District is proud to announce that our district letter grade has improved from a D to a C for the 2025–2026 school year.
This progress reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. Moving forward, we remain committed to continuous improvement and providing every student with the opportunities and support needed to succeed.
Osceola School District is proud to announce that our district letter grade has improved from a D to a C for the 2025–2026 school year.
This progress reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. Moving forward, we remain committed to continuous improvement and providing every student with the opportunities and support needed to succeed.

Spirit Week is coming to Carroll Smith Elementary! Students, get ready to show your school spirit with Twin Day or Class Color Day, Wacky Wednesday, Decade Day, and Spirit Day from September 29–October 2.

REMINDER:
Fall Break is September 23–25. Please note that September 22 is Parent-Teacher Conference Day, with conferences taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be no school for students on September 22.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Fall Break!
Fall Break is September 23–25. Please note that September 22 is Parent-Teacher Conference Day, with conferences taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be no school for students on September 22.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Fall Break!

Osceola School District proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of our Hispanic students, families, and community. We are proud to celebrate the diversity, heritage, and experiences that make our Seminole Nation stronger.

Carroll Smith Elementary hosted a special Grandparents Day Luncheon! Students enjoyed sharing a meal and making special memories with their grandparents. Thank you to all of the grandparents who joined us for this special celebration.
View photos from the luncheon here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xt79WuWsPFA2YGn17
Parents of students in grades 1–8: If you are interested in having your child participate in Monday tutoring, please complete the permission form that will be sent home with students.
Tutoring sessions will provide additional academic support throughout the fall semester. Please review the information on the form, complete all required sections, and return the signed form to your child’s school.
Space is limited, so please return the permission form as soon as possible.
Tutoring sessions will provide additional academic support throughout the fall semester. Please review the information on the form, complete all required sections, and return the signed form to your child’s school.
Space is limited, so please return the permission form as soon as possible.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/mVEFmqNyiL3JzFgz9
CSE and OMSM Parents: Osceola School District is asking parents to complete a brief survey about Monday tutoring. Your feedback will help us plan and improve tutoring opportunities for students.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 22, from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. There will be no school for students on this day.

Please join us for CSE’s annual Grandparents’ Day Lunch on Friday, September 11, in the CSE Cafeteria!
First and second grade grandparents are invited to join us from 11:00–11:45 a.m., followed by third and fourth grade from 12:00–12:45 p.m.
The lunch menu includes country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli and cheese casserole, and peach cobbler. Adult trays are $4.75, or $5.75 with a drink.
We look forward to celebrating our CSE grandparents!
First and second grade grandparents are invited to join us from 11:00–11:45 a.m., followed by third and fourth grade from 12:00–12:45 p.m.
The lunch menu includes country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli and cheese casserole, and peach cobbler. Adult trays are $4.75, or $5.75 with a drink.
We look forward to celebrating our CSE grandparents!

Congratulations to CSE Principal, Dr. Evet Starks Holmes, on earning her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University!
Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to education continue to inspire students and staff.
We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you. Congratulations, Dr. Holmes!
Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to education continue to inspire students and staff.
We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you. Congratulations, Dr. Holmes!
Happy School Nurse Day!
Today we proudly recognize and celebrate our incredible school nurses — Latoya Wiley, Veronica Thomas, and Sheila Adams. Your care, compassion, and dedication make a lasting impact on our students and school community each and every day.
Thank you for the countless ways you support, protect, and uplift our students. We appreciate you more than words can express!
#SchoolNurseDay #WeBleedPurpleAndGold
Today we proudly recognize and celebrate our incredible school nurses — Latoya Wiley, Veronica Thomas, and Sheila Adams. Your care, compassion, and dedication make a lasting impact on our students and school community each and every day.
Thank you for the countless ways you support, protect, and uplift our students. We appreciate you more than words can express!
#SchoolNurseDay #WeBleedPurpleAndGold

