Osceola High School

OHS/2023 Senior Prom The 2023 Osceola High School Senior prom was held Saturday, April 15 at the Chamber of Commerce in the Harold Ohlendorf Civic Center. The prom was a true reflection of the Class of 2023! Combining past and present, the Senior walk was held at the beautiful Courthouse, located in the historic downtown square in Osceola. Creating an awe inspiring background to showcase the glorious gowns and tuxedos donned by the young men and women in attendance. Kadan Newson, OHS Junior, was the photographer for the senior walk. This year’s theme was “Under the Stars” but nothing shown brighter than the attendees themselves. Congratulation to Tony McNeal and Azyan Thomas on being crowned Prom King and Queen! #brickbybrick

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OHS/Band Scholarship Na’sheunna Thompson, OHS Senior, has been awarded a Wilberforce University Band Scholarship in the amount of $40,000.00. Miss Thompson auditioned for the 2023 – 2024 Wilberforce University “Hounds of the Sound” Marching Band earlier this year. In addition to her audition results, Na’Sheunna’s exceptional accomplishments with the Osceola High School Marching Band culminated in her being selected to receive this scholarship. Congratulation Na’sheunna Thompson, keep up the phenomenal performances as you enter the next chapter of your life. #brickbybrick

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OHS/Senior Walk The Class of 2023 Prom Senior walk will be held at 6:30 PM at the Osceola Courthouse on Saturday, April 15, if the weather permits. In the event of inclement weather the Senior walk will be held at the OHS Arena at 6:30 PM. #brickbybrick

OHS/Plant Sale Mr. Tillman's Agriculture classes are selling beautiful flowers and ferns for only $10 per hanging pot. If it's vegetables you're looking for they also have squash and cucumbers available for sell priced at $2.50 per 6 pack. If you would like to purchase any of these plants, please come by the High School between the hours of 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. #brickbybrick

OHS/Black Alumni Society Seniors and Juniors from Osceola High School were special guests of the Black Alumni Society (BAS) at the University of Arkansas on April 13, 2023. Students enjoyed a campus tour, diversity activities, and dinner with BAS and their guest speaker DaniLeigh. Thank you U of A for the invite and thank you for being a Seminole partner! #brickbybrick

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OHS/Annual Flag Burning Ceremony Osceola High School AFJROTC and Rivercrest Army JROTC united to dispose of unserviceable United States Flags. The annual US Flag Burning Ceremony is held at the Courthouse in Osceola. Both Cadet Corps participated in this honorable ceremony and were shown how to properly discard worn US Flags. Once all the Cadets were in place, the Colors were presented by a combined Color Guard from both schools. They proceeded to recite the "Flag Retirement Speech" while ceremoniously cutting the US Flag into smaller pieces. Each piece, starting with the Blue Field of Stars, were placed into the fire and burned, the ashes were then buried to continue to serve the United States of America. After the completion of the ceremony, the combined Color Guard retired the colors. Both JROTC Units collect worn US & Arkansas Flags to be discarded each year, feel free to drop off any unserviceable flag, during school hours, to the JROTC instructor for Osceola High School or Rivercrest High School. #brickbybrick

OHS/Track and Field Dreyln Haymon, OHS Senior, qualifies for the State Track and Field meet to be held on May 2, 2023 in Prescott, Arkansas. Dreyln placed first in the 200 meter dash, at a meet in Marion, Arkansas, with an outstanding time of 22.95. Drelyn has also been named one of the top 25 200 meter athletes in the State of Arkansas. Congratulations Dreyln on your many accomplishments! #brickbybrick

OHS/Youth Leadership Team Congratulations to the OHS 11th grade Youth Leadership Team on receiving top honors today at the county-wide meeting and competition at ANC! The leadership program includes 6 different school districts in Mississippi County. The OHS team members are Kadan Newson, BreAnn Fultz-Foster, Damia Grice and Alyssa Crafton They received top place for their group presentation today, which is a first for Osceola! Two of the members were recognized for their individual essays: Kadan Newson, 2nd place and Alyssa Crafton, 3rd place. Today was the finale of the year-long program. Please join us in congratulating these students for their hard work! #brickbybrick

OHS/All Sports Banquet Come join us celebrate our athletes at the 2nd Annual All Sports Banquet! #brickbybrick

OHS/BRS Campus Visit Big River Steel met with the Juniors and Seniors on April 5 in the OHS cafeteria to talk to them about the BRS High School Program. Informing them of the various positions available, with or without a college degree, and about working in the steel industry. Applications were available for students. #brickbybrick

Good Friday/ PD Day Osceola School District will be closed Friday, April 7, 2023 for Good Friday. Students will also be out on Monday, April 10, 2023 for staff development. Students will return at normal time on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. #brickbybrick

After -School Activities All after-school activities have been canceled for today, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 due to threat of severe weather. #brickbybrick

OSD / Early Dismissal Due to the impending threat of dangerous weather, the Osceola School District will dismiss one hour early Friday, March 31, 2023. Choices/ ALE - 1:00pm North - 1:30pm OMS - 1:50pm CSE - 2:00pm OHS - 2:15pm We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; however, the safety of our students is our top priority. #brickbybrick

OHS/Cheerleaders Congratulations to the 2023 - 2024 OHS cheerleading squad: Nakiyah ward Imani Rucker Takira Robinson - Not Pictured Roddasha Morris Isis Harris A’Miracle Smith America McNeal Chamya Moore Shakari Black - Not Pictured Mykel Seals Kiasia Bragg Courtney Douglas #brickbybrick

OSD / Threat of severe weather Tomorrow afternoon Friday, March 31, 2023, there is a threat of severe weather moving into the area close to dismissal time. Our top priority is to keep students and staff safe. If you choose to check your child(ren) out early, the early check out for Friday, March 31, 2023 will be excused. District administration will be monitoring the weather throughout the day. Please be prepared for a possible early release should it be deemed necessary based on expected weather conditions. #brickbybrick

OHS/JROTC Curriculum In Action Cadets from Osceola High School AF JROTC traveled to the 164 AW TNANG in Memphis, TN. Cadets learned about many different types of jobs that the Air National Guard has to offer from being a Defender, Fire Fighter, Aerospace Flight Equipment, Personnel, and Maintenance. While at Security Forces, they were able to see the different weapon systems and try on the protective gear that the Defenders wear daily. OHS Cadets were also allowed to don an EPOS (Emergency Personal Oxygen System) breathing apparatus that showed them how to save their life when a military plane looses its cabin pressure. A demonstration by Cadets Ty Mitchell and Nevaeh Jones on the proper inflation of a life jacket. Finally, the Cadets were allowed to see the inside of a C-17 aircraft including the cockpit. Cadets were eager to learn about the many different job opportunities that are available in the military. #brickbybrick

OHS/Plant Sale Mr. Tillman's Agriculture classes are selling tomato plants, pepper plants, and petunia plants for $2.50 per pack. If you would like to purchase any of these plants, please come by the High School between the hours of 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. #brickbybrick