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Senior Excellence, The Osage Way: Alexis Forgue

Alexis Forgue

When thinking of post-secondary plans, Alexis decided she wanted to see the west coast; she is ready for a new experience, new scenery, and new environment. With that in mind, Alexis will be attending Washington State University in the fall to major in political science and minor in criminal justice. Law school on the east coast is the plan after her undergraduate program at WSU. Her dream job would be employed by the FBI. In her time away from her studies, Alexis enjoys arts and crafts, listening to music while on scenic drives, and hiking. While in high school, her favorite class was Mr Wersching’s government class: “He always made me comfortable asking questions and gave thorough answers students could understand. I never felt ashamed to ask him a question; that was cool.” Alexis good luck in Washington! We will miss you but know you are on a path to greatness

Superintendent's Update for February 24th

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Superintendent's Update for February 17th

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- Tomorrow will be another day of out of school buildings for our students. As you know, this run of winter weather has given us the opportunity to put our full system for distance learning into use beyond Mondays. Teachers are posting new assignments by 9:00 am in Canvas and communicating via Zoom and Remind- tools with which most everyone has had extensive experience by this point.

Superintendent's Update for February 10th

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- To date, this school year has been filled with its share of joys and challenges. When I pause to think about it, the same can be said of this past week.

Looking Back, Moving Forward

School of the Osage Response to Education in 20-21

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Superintendent's Update for February 3rd

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Parent Teacher Conferences - February 22nd

February 22nd

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Follow the links below to sign up for a zoom meeting with your student's teacher.

ECC: https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/83c77d607a2cbefc60-earlycenter

Superintendent's Update for January 27th

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- At Monday night’s meeting, the BOE approved the following recommendations for the 2021-2022 school year. Mrs. Holly Birdsley - Director of Early Childhood Center and Federal Programs Dr. David Sperling - Heritage Elementary Principal Mrs. Julie Fish - Heritage Elementary Assistant Principal/504 Director Mr. Chris Wolf - Upper Elementary Principal Dr. Andria Hodge - Upper Elementary Assistant Principal Mr. Brian Dickerson - Middle School Principal

February Wellness Challenge

Welcome to Mindfulness BINGO! This month’s Wellness Challenge is to complete any 5 mindfulness activities. While they do not have to be in a row, we do ask that you try at least 2 different activities. Click on the activity for an explanation, example or sample activity.

Superintendent's Update for January 20th

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- We are currently in the process of gathering information to inform decisions about next year’s calendar. We are gathering information from the following sources.

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Superintendent's Update for January 13th

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Student of the Month

Congratulations Heritage Elementary Good Citizens

December was a good month to be kind. These Good Citizens did an exceptional job. Congratulations, Good Citizens.

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Superintendent's Update for January 6th

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Fwd: Heritage Newsletter 12--18-20

INCLEMENT WEATHER:When school closes due to inclement weather a robo call will go out to the parents/guardians so please make sure your numbers are current. It will NOT go out to the emergency contacts. Please keep this in mind. You can also check school closings at the stations listed on the January lunch menu.

OFP MEETING: OFP meets the first Tuesday of every month. The next meeting is January 5 at 8:30am via Zoom. For more information contact [email protected]

Superintendent's Update for December 16th

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- In August, it seemed doubtful that we would make it through the semester without some type of building closure. Because of your support, patience, and extra-effort, we’ve made it the entire semester with all buildings AND classrooms open. This year has certainly been one for the record books. Like some of you, I am not going to be sad to see it take a bow and leave the stage.

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Superintendent’s Update for December 9th

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November Good Citizens at Heritage Elementary

Congratulations to November Good Citizens!

Superintendent's Update for December 4th

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- As you may have noticed, guidance regarding quarantines has been adjusted at the state level. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of these changes. Please note the following updates for close contact quarantining for staff and students per the Miller County Health Department: Reduced Quarantine Options for residents in school, effective 12/2/2020

Superintendent's Update for December 2nd

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! It’s been a truly unique (if not crazy) year. But as our Osage Team made it back safely after a few days away, we agree that there is so much for which to be grateful. Your support, understanding, and generosity have been instrumental in the success of this year to date. THANK YOU!

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Superintendent's Update for November 18th

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Superintendent's Update for November 11th

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Superintendent's Update for October 28th

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Superintendent's Update for October 7, 2020

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- We are nearing the completion of the first academic quarter of our school year! To ensure a strong finish we have implemented a plan for make-up Monday, which is coming up on October 12. All across the district, teachers will have the same message posted in Canvas accounts on Friday reminding students that they are available to provide individualized guidance and feedback via Zoom and Remind on 10/12/20. (Students who are fully caught up get to enjoy a well-deserved day off from distance learning protocols.)

Heritage September Good Citizens for Honesty

Congratulations to September's Good Citizens!

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Superintendent's Update for September 9th

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- It’s with great relief that we have moved from the challenge of getting schools open to keeping them open. But as you probably know too, planning for extra sanitation, extra mask use, and social distancing in theory feels really different from practicing them vigilantly for a real cause.

Superintendent's Update for September 2nd

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- We have received notification that two Osage High School students have tested positive for COVID-19. We are cooperating with the local health departments to aid in the contact tracing, which has already started and is expected to be wrapped up by tomorrow. You will be contacted directly by the health department if you or your student is considered a close contact.

Superintendent's Update for September 2nd

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- We have received notification that two Osage High School students have tested positive for COVID-19. We are cooperating with the local health departments to aid in the contact tracing, which has already started and is expected to be wrapped up by tomorrow. You will be contacted directly by the health department if you or your student is considered a close contact.

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Superintendent's Update for August 28th

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- As we wrap up this first week and look forward to week two, I wanted to share a few reminders.

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Superintendent's Update for August 19th

Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community- It is very exciting to be writing this today, less than a week away from our first scheduled day of classes for 2020-2021. Our team is so happy to have the OPPORTUNITY to welcome students back to our campuses on Tuesday! We are ready to move forward, and we stand committed to supporting you in as many ways as we possibly can.

Superintendent's Update for August 12th

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Superintendent's Update 7/29

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Superintendent's Update: July 8

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Superintendent's Update May 20

Community Update 5/20 (Day 43) Dear School of the Osage Students, Families, and Community-

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Superintendent's Update 5/17

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Superintendent's Update 5/10

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Student & Staff Spotlight

Senior Excellence, The Osage Way: Alexis Forgue

Alexis Forgue

When thinking of post-secondary plans, Alexis decided she wanted to see the west coast; she is ready for a new experience, new scenery, and new environment. With that in mind, Alexis will be attending Washington State University in the fall to major in political science and minor in criminal justice. Law school on the east coast is the plan after her undergraduate program at WSU. Her dream job would be employed by the FBI. In her time away from her studies, Alexis enjoys arts and crafts, listening to music while on scenic drives, and hiking. While in high school, her favorite class was Mr Wersching’s government class: “He always made me comfortable asking questions and gave thorough answers students could understand. I never felt ashamed to ask him a question; that was cool.” Alexis good luck in Washington! We will miss you but know you are on a path to greatness