Merry Christmas!
First Semester ends on December 21.
School resumes on Friday, January 4.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Bullying Prevention Policy
The USD 420 approved the following Bullying Prevention Policy at last nights Board of Education Meeting. The 2007 Kansas Legislature mandated all Kansas School Districts to develop a Bullying Prevention Policy by January 1, 2008:
The USD 420 Board of Education prohibits bullying in any form on school property, in a school vehicle (school bus, school van, other school vehicle and private vehicle used to transport students or staff members to and from school or any school-sponsored activity or event) or at a school-sponsored activity or event.
Bullying is any intentional gesture or any intentional written, verbal, or physical act or threat that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for a student or staff member that a reasonable person, under the circumstances, knows or should know will have the effect of:
Harming a student or staff member, whether physically or mentally;
Damaging a student’s or staff member’s property;
Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of harm to the student or staff member; or
Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of damage to the student’s or staff member’s property;
Or any other form of intimidation or harassment prohibited by any policy of USD 420 Osage City.
Any individual (s) who have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion. If appropriate, students who violate the bullying prohibition shall be reported to local law enforcement.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
SCHOOL STARTS AT 9:05 AM THURSDAY
School will be delayed one hour on Thursday, December 13. School will begin at 9:05 a.m. Buses will run one hour late. A light breakfast will be served in the cafeteria.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY
School will not be in session, Wednesday, December 12, because of the winter road conditions.
Monday, December 10, 2007
NO SCHOOL TUESDAY
School will not be in session, Tuesday, December 11, because of the winter weather.
Music Program Cancelled
The Holiday Music Program for tonight (Monday, December 10) has been cancelled.
Activity Updates
The last round of the Central Heights Tournament has been rescheduled for January 12. We will have times at a later date.
The Osage City High School Scholar Bowl has been postponed for today.
If weather conditions warrant for school or activity cancellations, we will use the School Reach system and district web site to inform parents.
The Osage City High School Scholar Bowl has been postponed for today.
If weather conditions warrant for school or activity cancellations, we will use the School Reach system and district web site to inform parents.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Central Heights Tournament
The Basketball Tournament at Central Heights has been cancelled for Saturday.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Games Cancelled for Thursday Night
The Central Heights Basketball Tournament has been cancelled for tonight (Thursday) because of weather conditions in the Kansas City Metro area.
The Junior High Basketball Game with West Franklin has been cancelled for tonight also.
The Junior High Basketball Game with West Franklin has been cancelled for tonight also.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
December Update
The first semester of the 2007-08 school year is about to end. December is a very busy month with programs and activities almost every evening during the week. We would like to encourage each student to do their very best keeping up with their studies as well as getting plenty of rest.
The USD 420 Board of Education, Administration, Faculty and Staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Honk
The community is still a buzz about the school musical “Honk” that was performed in November! Congratulations to Ms. Wassemiller, Mrs. Camarena and Mr. Graversen and students who were involved in the OCHS production. The crowds enjoyed the performances very much.
OCHS Basketball
The OCHS Basketball Season will begin at the Central Heights Tournament the week of December 3. Please call the high school office or check www.usd420.org for more details.
Holiday Music Schedule
Grades 5-12 Vocal Concert (December 10)
Grades 9-12 Instrumental/Jazz Concert (December 11)
Grades K-5 Sing-A-Long (December 12)
Grades 5-8 Instrumental Concert (December 20)
All Music Programs will be held in the USD 420 Auditorium
Bus Safety
This school year we have experienced an increase in the amount of vehicles passing USD 420 school buses with the red flashing lights on while unloading and loading students. Please be very cautious when you see a yellow school bus. Be prepared to stop just in case. The Highway 31 area east of town has had the most problems with vehicles passing buses. Remember it is against Kansas law to pass a school bus that has its red flashers on. Drivers will be ticketed by the local Police. Please help us in protecting our students.
Veterans Day 2007
We would like to thank Staff Sergeant Russell Cowan who brought back a flag from Iraq and presented it to Mr. Stoppel at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 12. We appreciate the many veterans and active military personnel of Osage City and the commitment you have made to our country.
The USD 420 Board of Education, Administration, Faculty and Staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Honk
The community is still a buzz about the school musical “Honk” that was performed in November! Congratulations to Ms. Wassemiller, Mrs. Camarena and Mr. Graversen and students who were involved in the OCHS production. The crowds enjoyed the performances very much.
OCHS Basketball
The OCHS Basketball Season will begin at the Central Heights Tournament the week of December 3. Please call the high school office or check www.usd420.org for more details.
Holiday Music Schedule
Grades 5-12 Vocal Concert (December 10)
Grades 9-12 Instrumental/Jazz Concert (December 11)
Grades K-5 Sing-A-Long (December 12)
Grades 5-8 Instrumental Concert (December 20)
All Music Programs will be held in the USD 420 Auditorium
Bus Safety
This school year we have experienced an increase in the amount of vehicles passing USD 420 school buses with the red flashing lights on while unloading and loading students. Please be very cautious when you see a yellow school bus. Be prepared to stop just in case. The Highway 31 area east of town has had the most problems with vehicles passing buses. Remember it is against Kansas law to pass a school bus that has its red flashers on. Drivers will be ticketed by the local Police. Please help us in protecting our students.
Veterans Day 2007
We would like to thank Staff Sergeant Russell Cowan who brought back a flag from Iraq and presented it to Mr. Stoppel at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 12. We appreciate the many veterans and active military personnel of Osage City and the commitment you have made to our country.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
American Education Week
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
November 11-17, 2007
“The future of America is written on school blackboards and in student notebooks. The quality of thought in our classrooms today will determine the quality of our lives a generation hence”
Lyndon B. Johnson
As I look at the classrooms of our community, I see quality. I see students who are eager to better themselves academically and in the activities they are involved in. I see highly qualified teachers and staff who encourage students to work to their fullest potential. They spend numerous hours inside the classroom as well as outside the classroom working with students to give them opportunities that we could of never imagined when we were in school because of the advances in technology and the information highway that is available today.
USD 420 is a district of quality with increasing test scores, academic and extra curricular accomplishments as well as former students achieving great success in college and university settings. Faculty and staff work countless hours to stay abreast of the latest educational methods by continuing professional training and working on advanced college degrees.
The community has also encouraged the district to be one of quality. We appreciate the continued support and working relationships between school, city and business.
As we celebrate American Education Week we want to thank each individual of USD 420. Because of your determination and support we can continue to be a district that focuses on academic quality and helping our students achieve great things.
David Carriger
Superintendent
USD 420 Osage City
November 11-17, 2007
“The future of America is written on school blackboards and in student notebooks. The quality of thought in our classrooms today will determine the quality of our lives a generation hence”
Lyndon B. Johnson
As I look at the classrooms of our community, I see quality. I see students who are eager to better themselves academically and in the activities they are involved in. I see highly qualified teachers and staff who encourage students to work to their fullest potential. They spend numerous hours inside the classroom as well as outside the classroom working with students to give them opportunities that we could of never imagined when we were in school because of the advances in technology and the information highway that is available today.
USD 420 is a district of quality with increasing test scores, academic and extra curricular accomplishments as well as former students achieving great success in college and university settings. Faculty and staff work countless hours to stay abreast of the latest educational methods by continuing professional training and working on advanced college degrees.
The community has also encouraged the district to be one of quality. We appreciate the continued support and working relationships between school, city and business.
As we celebrate American Education Week we want to thank each individual of USD 420. Because of your determination and support we can continue to be a district that focuses on academic quality and helping our students achieve great things.
David Carriger
Superintendent
USD 420 Osage City
Thursday, November 8, 2007
School Play
HONK!
Please make plans to attend the school play on November 9 and 10 at 7:00 P.M. Ms. Wassemiller and Mrs. Camarena are working with students to present the play HONK! Don’t miss this performance, it is sure to be very entertaining.
Please make plans to attend the school play on November 9 and 10 at 7:00 P.M. Ms. Wassemiller and Mrs. Camarena are working with students to present the play HONK! Don’t miss this performance, it is sure to be very entertaining.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
November Update
Conferences Well Attended
We would like to thank those parents who attended conferences last week and met with teachers about how their students are performing in class. It’s very important to have communication between home and school and working together to accomplish what is best for each student in USD 420.
School Safety
We would like to again thank the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, Osage City Police Department and Kansas Wildlife and Parks, who helped assist USD 420 with searching lockers and screening students before classes on October 19. USD 420 is always concerned about student and staff safety at school and at school activities. We appreciate the support shown by the community over the past two weeks during this situation.
Weather Information
Whenever weather conditions are such that classes or activities may not be held or busses might not run, students and parents should listen to the following media outlets:
WIBW TV Channel 13, WIBW 580 AM Radio, KTKA TV Channel 49, KSNT TV Channel 27, 94 Country Radio and 106.9 FM Radio. We will also use the School Reach system for cancellations. Please make sure the offices have current contact phone numbers on file.
Thanksgiving Break
November 21-23, 2007
Fall Activity Wrap-Up
USD 420 had one of the most successful fall activity seasons in the history of the school. Congratulations to all the programs.
High School
Football
6-3 record
Volleyball
Flint Hills League Champions
25-15 record
Boys Cross Country
Flint Hills League Champions
Regional Runner-Up
Team Advances to Class 3A State Meet
10th Class 3A State Meet
Girls Cross Country
Flint Hills League Champions
3rd Place Regional Meet
Two Girl’s Advance to Class 3A State Meet
Girls Golf
Class 1A-4A Regional Champions
11th Class 1A-4A State Tournament
Marching Band
1 Rating at the Baker University Marching Festival
Middle School
Football
6-1 record
Volleyball “A” Team
3-5 record
Volleyball “B” Team
We would like to thank those parents who attended conferences last week and met with teachers about how their students are performing in class. It’s very important to have communication between home and school and working together to accomplish what is best for each student in USD 420.
School Safety
We would like to again thank the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, Osage City Police Department and Kansas Wildlife and Parks, who helped assist USD 420 with searching lockers and screening students before classes on October 19. USD 420 is always concerned about student and staff safety at school and at school activities. We appreciate the support shown by the community over the past two weeks during this situation.
Weather Information
Whenever weather conditions are such that classes or activities may not be held or busses might not run, students and parents should listen to the following media outlets:
WIBW TV Channel 13, WIBW 580 AM Radio, KTKA TV Channel 49, KSNT TV Channel 27, 94 Country Radio and 106.9 FM Radio. We will also use the School Reach system for cancellations. Please make sure the offices have current contact phone numbers on file.
Thanksgiving Break
November 21-23, 2007
Fall Activity Wrap-Up
USD 420 had one of the most successful fall activity seasons in the history of the school. Congratulations to all the programs.
High School
Football
6-3 record
Volleyball
Flint Hills League Champions
25-15 record
Boys Cross Country
Flint Hills League Champions
Regional Runner-Up
Team Advances to Class 3A State Meet
10th Class 3A State Meet
Girls Cross Country
Flint Hills League Champions
3rd Place Regional Meet
Two Girl’s Advance to Class 3A State Meet
Girls Golf
Class 1A-4A Regional Champions
11th Class 1A-4A State Tournament
Marching Band
1 Rating at the Baker University Marching Festival
Middle School
Football
6-1 record
Volleyball “A” Team
3-5 record
Volleyball “B” Team
8-2 record.
Lost in the FHL Championship Game to Mission Valley.
Growing a Kind and Thoughtful Child
Parenting Institute
Today’s children live in a world where they are bombarded with negative messages, many of which devalue respect for others. To help children grow into responsible, caring individuals, adults must be intentional in teaching children how to treat others with compassion, respect and thoughtfulness. We can do this on a daily basis by:
being a good role model in how we treat our spouse and other family members;
practicing courtesy and respect to all with whom you interact, i.e., store clerk, repairman, strangers;
demonstrating respect for authority figures;
involving children in acts of kindness (fixing dinner for a shut-in, decorating a birthday cake for a sibling, making or shopping for a grandparent’s gift) ;
coaching children in social skills;
intervening at signs of physical or verbal abuse among siblings and peers;
teaching children to be gentle with younger children and animals;
reading stories together and talking about the feeling of the characters;
using media and daily situations as springboards for communication and learning
avoiding overindulgence;
setting firm, loving limits;
establishing expectations and consequences for children’s behaviors;
explaining you own values, actions and choices;
providing positive feedback for children’s act of kindness and respect.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Fall Break
Fall Break will be held on Friday, October 26. School will not be in session. All buildings will be closed.
Good Luck to the Cross Country Team at State on Saturday!
Good Luck to the Cross Country Team at State on Saturday!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Parent-Teacher Conferences
The USD 420 Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on October 23 and 24 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. This is a great time to visit with your students teachers.
Below are some general questions you might wish to ask during the conference setting:
1. What does my child do that surprises you? Very often this question can reveal to parents what expectations the teacher has for the child. Sometimes a child will behave quite differently at school than at home, so the parent may be surprised, as well.
2. What is my child reluctant to do? This question may reveal to the parents more about the child's interests and dislikes than they would ordinarily know. The question may encourage the teacher to talk to the parent about the child's academic and social preferences.
3. What is a goal you would like to see my child achieve? This question can serve as a springboard for parents and teachers to develop a plan to work together to help a child set and reach a specific outcome. Even well- behaved and high-achieving children may benefit from setting goals in areas that need improvement or in which they might excel.
4. What can I do at home to support what is being done at school? This question is always appreciated. Teachers may have suggestions for parents but may be afraid to offer unsolicited advice. The question helps create a team feeling.
Effective parent-teacher conferences take place in an atmosphere of trust, where confidentiality is ensured and parents and teachers treat each other with respect. We hope you have a great experience visiting with the teachers as well as visiting our schools.
Below are some general questions you might wish to ask during the conference setting:
1. What does my child do that surprises you? Very often this question can reveal to parents what expectations the teacher has for the child. Sometimes a child will behave quite differently at school than at home, so the parent may be surprised, as well.
2. What is my child reluctant to do? This question may reveal to the parents more about the child's interests and dislikes than they would ordinarily know. The question may encourage the teacher to talk to the parent about the child's academic and social preferences.
3. What is a goal you would like to see my child achieve? This question can serve as a springboard for parents and teachers to develop a plan to work together to help a child set and reach a specific outcome. Even well- behaved and high-achieving children may benefit from setting goals in areas that need improvement or in which they might excel.
4. What can I do at home to support what is being done at school? This question is always appreciated. Teachers may have suggestions for parents but may be afraid to offer unsolicited advice. The question helps create a team feeling.
Effective parent-teacher conferences take place in an atmosphere of trust, where confidentiality is ensured and parents and teachers treat each other with respect. We hope you have a great experience visiting with the teachers as well as visiting our schools.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Breaking News
Yesterday officials at Osage City High School discovered a note written on a restroom wall that had a threatening statement. The school sent out a message to parents and students advising them of the situation yesterday evening. School administrators, along with the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, Osage City Police Department and Kansas Wildlife and Parks, performed duties of searching lockers and screening students before classes today.
Through investigations, a subject was interviewed and confessed to writing the message.
Charges will be forwarded to the Osage County Attorney’s Office upon completion of the investigation.
USD 420 appreciates the efforts of the Osage County Sheriff’s Department and Osage City Police in investigating the situation.
David Carriger
Superintendent
USD 420 Osage City
Through investigations, a subject was interviewed and confessed to writing the message.
Charges will be forwarded to the Osage County Attorney’s Office upon completion of the investigation.
USD 420 appreciates the efforts of the Osage County Sheriff’s Department and Osage City Police in investigating the situation.
David Carriger
Superintendent
USD 420 Osage City
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Special Announcement
Osage City High School received an anonymous threat the afternoon of Thursday, October 18. All district buildings will be taking extra security precautions to secure entrances and to make sure all students and staff are safe. The local Police and Osage County Sheriff’s Department have been contacted and will be included in our additional security measures tomorrow. There will be no open lunch at OCHS on Friday. School will be in session starting at 8:05. All regularly scheduled activities will take place.
David Carriger
Superintendent
USD 420 Osage City
David Carriger
Superintendent
USD 420 Osage City
Sub-State Volleyball Bracket
Matches will be played Saturday in Homewood Gymnasium beginning at 1:00 p.m. Good luck Lady Indians!
Match 1
West Franklin-Council Grove
Match 2
Osage City-Mission Valley
Match 3
Wellsville-K.C. Christian
Match 4
Central Heights-Northern Heights
Match 5
Winners of Match 1 and 2
Match 6
Winners of Match 3 and 4
Match 7 (Championship)
Winners of Match 5 and 6
Match 1
West Franklin-Council Grove
Match 2
Osage City-Mission Valley
Match 3
Wellsville-K.C. Christian
Match 4
Central Heights-Northern Heights
Match 5
Winners of Match 1 and 2
Match 6
Winners of Match 3 and 4
Match 7 (Championship)
Winners of Match 5 and 6
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Baker Marching Band Festival Cancelled
The Baker Marching Band Festival has been cancelled for tonight due to the wet weather. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 24.
OCHS Volleyball Team FHL Champs
Congratulations to the OCHS Lady Indian Volleyball Team winning the Flint Hills League Volleyball Championship last night with two victories over West Franklin.
The Lady Indians will host the Class 3A Sub-State Tournament Saturday. Action begins at 1:00 p.m.
The Lady Indians will host the Class 3A Sub-State Tournament Saturday. Action begins at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Flint Hills League Cross Country Champions
Congratulations to the OCHS Boys and Girls Cross County Teams as they won the Flint Hills League Meets last Thursday.
They will compete at Regionals on Saturday in Mound City.
They will compete at Regionals on Saturday in Mound City.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Standard of Excellence
The Kansas State Department of Education on Wednesday officially released the Standard of Excellence Awards for the 2007 Assessments. USD 420 received six Standard of Excellence Awards:
Elementary Building Writing
Grade 7 Reading
Grade 8 Reading
Middle School Building Reading
Grade 8 Math
High School Building Reading
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Regional Golf Champions
Congratulations to Coach Plinsky and the OCHS Girl's Golf Team on winning the Class 1A-4A Regional Golf Tournament at Fort Scott Country Club on Monday. They will compete at the State Golf Tournament October 15 in Buhler.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
District Newsletter October 2007
We have had a great beginning to the 2007-08 school year. Students, teachers and staff have had a busy and productive start. Student learning is taking place as well as a large amount of students involved in extracurricular activities. Research indicates students who are involved in some type of school activity do much better academically than those that are not. Please encourage your students to be involved in the fine arts or athletic programs. We have many school activities as well as City recreational activities students can be involved in.
USD 420 is always trying to have a vast variety of communication methods for parent-teacher communication. USD 420 just finished a phone system upgrade that will allow for voice mail capabilities for all teachers and staff. Teachers are on duty from 7:45 a.m.-3:40 p.m. each school day. After school hours you may leave a message at the school. A reminder our district web site allows continuous updates on calendar and other pertinent information. Daily updates and information can be obtained at the USD 420 web site: www.usd420.org.
Parent Internet Safety Night
This school year USD 420 will be presenting several parent workshops on a variety of subjects. Our first workshop will be an Internet Safety Night on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the USD 420 Auditorium. This workshop will present information on how to make technology safe for our children. Free childcare will be provided by the Osage City Middle School Builders Club. We invite you to attend this free one-hour workshop.
Teacher In-Service
USD 420 will have a Teacher In-Service on Monday, October 8. USD 420 will host a data analysis training session for teachers on our student assessment Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). Students will not have classes on this day.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
The 2007 Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 23 and Wednesday, October 24. Students will have school both days from 8:05 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Conferences will be held from 3:00-8:00 p.m. More information will be sent to parents about Fall Conferences. Fall Break will be on Friday, October 26. Classes will not be in session.
Safety
Please be very careful driving around the school facilities before and after school. Also, please remember that it is against Kansas law to pass a school bus that has its red flashers on. They are loading or unloading students. Please drive safely!
USD 420 is always trying to have a vast variety of communication methods for parent-teacher communication. USD 420 just finished a phone system upgrade that will allow for voice mail capabilities for all teachers and staff. Teachers are on duty from 7:45 a.m.-3:40 p.m. each school day. After school hours you may leave a message at the school. A reminder our district web site allows continuous updates on calendar and other pertinent information. Daily updates and information can be obtained at the USD 420 web site: www.usd420.org.
Parent Internet Safety Night
This school year USD 420 will be presenting several parent workshops on a variety of subjects. Our first workshop will be an Internet Safety Night on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the USD 420 Auditorium. This workshop will present information on how to make technology safe for our children. Free childcare will be provided by the Osage City Middle School Builders Club. We invite you to attend this free one-hour workshop.
Teacher In-Service
USD 420 will have a Teacher In-Service on Monday, October 8. USD 420 will host a data analysis training session for teachers on our student assessment Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). Students will not have classes on this day.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
The 2007 Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 23 and Wednesday, October 24. Students will have school both days from 8:05 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Conferences will be held from 3:00-8:00 p.m. More information will be sent to parents about Fall Conferences. Fall Break will be on Friday, October 26. Classes will not be in session.
Safety
Please be very careful driving around the school facilities before and after school. Also, please remember that it is against Kansas law to pass a school bus that has its red flashers on. They are loading or unloading students. Please drive safely!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Health Alert
Several Northeast Kansas school districts have received reports of cases of staph infection, possibly Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, is a common germ that many people carry in their nasal passages, under fingernails or on their skin with no ill effects. MRSA is a type of staph that has developed antibiotic resistance (certain antibiotics are unable to kill the bacteria). Since staph is spread primarily by direct (skin-to-skin) human contact or with direct contact to wound drainage of someone who is carrying or infected with the bacteria, anyone with a break in his or her skin is at risk. MRSA may also occur frequently through indirect contact with contaminated surfaces or items. MRSA is not spread through the air.
Staph infections begin abruptly. Symptoms may include a large area of redness on the skin, swelling and pain, followed by a pustule or abscess or boils and carbuncles (red, lumpy sores filled with pus). If left untreated, staph can infect blood and bones, causing severe illness that requires hospitalization.
Students and their family members should take the following precautions to help prevent skin infections:
Staph infections begin abruptly. Symptoms may include a large area of redness on the skin, swelling and pain, followed by a pustule or abscess or boils and carbuncles (red, lumpy sores filled with pus). If left untreated, staph can infect blood and bones, causing severe illness that requires hospitalization.
Students and their family members should take the following precautions to help prevent skin infections:
Encourage frequent hand washing with soap and warm water.
Encourage students to keep their fingernails clean and clipped short.
Avoid contact with other people's wounds or anything contaminated by a wound.
Avoid sharing personal items such as razors, towels, deodorant, or soap that directly touch the body.
Clean and disinfect objects (such as gym and sports equipment) before use.
Wash dirty clothes, linens, and towels with hot water and laundry detergent. Using a hot dryer, rather than air-drying, also helps kill bacteria.
Encourage students who participate in contact sports to shower immediately after each practice, game, or match.
Keep open or draining sores and lesions clean and covered. Anyone assisting with wound care should wear gloves and wash their hands with soap and water after dressing changes.
We encourage you to be vigilant in looking for signs and symptoms of staph infections. If you or any family member exhibit symptoms as described above, you are encouraged to contact your family doctor.
Friday, September 7, 2007
September Newsletter
Welcome to the 2007-08 school year. Faculty and staff are excited about the new school year and the opportunity to work with the students of Osage City. If we can help you in any way this year, please contact us. Daily updates and information can be obtained at the USD 420 web site: http://www.usd420.org/
This school year USD 420 will be presenting several parent workshops on a variety of subjects. Our first workshop will be an Internet Safety Night on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the USD 420 Auditorium. This workshop will present information on how to make technology safe for our children. Free childcare will be provided by the Osage City Middle School Builders Club. We invite you to attend this free one-hour workshop.
Have a great school year!
New Communication Tool for USD 420
In our effort to improve communications between our parents and our school, USD 420 Osage City is instituting a telephone broadcast system that will enable school personnel to notify all households and parents within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation or late start. The service will also be used time-to-time to communicate general announcements or reminders. The service is provided by School/Reach, which specializes in school-to-parent communications. We will continue to report school closings due to snow or weather on WIBW Channel 13, WIBW Radio 580, KSNT Channel 27, and KTKA Channel 49, and will use this system as an overlay to the public announcements.
When used, the service will simultaneously call all listed phone numbers on our parent contact list and will deliver a recorded message from one of the USD 420 Administrators. The service will deliver the message to both live answer and answering machines. No answers and busies will be automatically retried twice in 15 minute intervals after the initial call.
This requires no registration by the parent on the School/Reach website. All information and contact numbers are strictly confidential and are only used for the purpose described herein.
If you have further questions about this new system, please contact David Carriger, Superintendent of Schools at 528-3176.
Kansas State Assessment Scores (2006-07)
Preliminary data indicate that all three USD 420 buildings made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) guidelines for the 2006-07 school year. USD 420 did not make AYP as a district based on the students with disabilities (special education) sub-group scores on the Kansas State Reading Assessment.
The Kansas State Assessments were given last year in reading, math and writing. Grades 3-8,10 and 11 were involved in the assessment program this past year. Reading and Math scores were the only scores used for AYP and NCLB.
Percentage of Students at Proficient, Advanced and Exemplary levels are listed below. The State Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) target is also listed for reading and math.
Reading ES MS HS
USD 420 72.3 84.6 85.7
State Target 69.5 69.5 65.0
Math ES MS HS
USD 420 70.1 81.4 86.0
State Target 66.8 66.8 55.7
Attendance Rates (2006-07)
The USD 420 attendance rate for the past school year was 93.2%. The state target is 90%.
Graduation Rate
The graduation rate for Osage City High School was 95.1% this past year. The state goal is 75%. OCHS had an 87.5% rate during the 2005-06 school year.
Osage City High School ACT Scores (Class of 2007)
Listed below are the results of student ACT scores that were given this past year in USD 420. The OCHS Senior Class was just below the national and state average.
USD 420 21.1
Kansas 21.9
National 21.2
A record number 42 seniors took the exam last year.
Kansas Health Insurance
Health Wave and Health Connect are low or no-cost health plans for children under the age of 19. There are no exclusions for pre-existing health conditions or deductibles to be met. Coverage includes medical, dental, mental, behavioral health and substance abuse services. It emphasizes preventing health problems through regular checkups or minimizing their costs through early diagnosis.
For further information please contact: 1-800-792-4884 or http://www.kansashealthwave.org/
Osage County Crime Stoppers
Osage County Crime Stoppers is working to make Osage County safe. Osage County Crime Stoppers is supported by local businesses and individuals. If you have information about a crime, locations of drug labs or any information you feel law enforcement needs to know, call toll free: 1-877-OSCRIME. You need not give your name.
No Parking Areas
USD 420 has several no parking areas around the school for student, faculty and staff safety. Please do not park at any time in areas that have no parking signs. Thank you.
USD 420 Osage City Homeless Youth Policy
(1) Each State educational agency shall ensure that each child of a homeless individual and each homeless youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as provided to other children and youths.
(2) In any State that has a compulsory residency requirement as a component of the State’s compulsory school attendance laws or other laws, regulations, practices, or policies that may act as a barrier to the enrollment, attendance, or success in school of homeless children and youths, the State will review and undertake steps to revise such laws, regulations, practices, or policies to ensure that homeless children and youths are afforded the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children and youths.
(3) Homelessness alone is not sufficient reason to separate students from the mainstream school environment.
(4) Homeless children and youths should have access to the education and other services that such children and youths need to ensure that such children and youths have an opportunity to meet the same challenging State student academic achievement standards to which all students are held.
For further Information, please contact: David Carriger, Superintendent of Schools, 520 Main Street, Osage City, Kansas.
This school year USD 420 will be presenting several parent workshops on a variety of subjects. Our first workshop will be an Internet Safety Night on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the USD 420 Auditorium. This workshop will present information on how to make technology safe for our children. Free childcare will be provided by the Osage City Middle School Builders Club. We invite you to attend this free one-hour workshop.
Have a great school year!
New Communication Tool for USD 420
In our effort to improve communications between our parents and our school, USD 420 Osage City is instituting a telephone broadcast system that will enable school personnel to notify all households and parents within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation or late start. The service will also be used time-to-time to communicate general announcements or reminders. The service is provided by School/Reach, which specializes in school-to-parent communications. We will continue to report school closings due to snow or weather on WIBW Channel 13, WIBW Radio 580, KSNT Channel 27, and KTKA Channel 49, and will use this system as an overlay to the public announcements.
When used, the service will simultaneously call all listed phone numbers on our parent contact list and will deliver a recorded message from one of the USD 420 Administrators. The service will deliver the message to both live answer and answering machines. No answers and busies will be automatically retried twice in 15 minute intervals after the initial call.
This requires no registration by the parent on the School/Reach website. All information and contact numbers are strictly confidential and are only used for the purpose described herein.
If you have further questions about this new system, please contact David Carriger, Superintendent of Schools at 528-3176.
Kansas State Assessment Scores (2006-07)
Preliminary data indicate that all three USD 420 buildings made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) guidelines for the 2006-07 school year. USD 420 did not make AYP as a district based on the students with disabilities (special education) sub-group scores on the Kansas State Reading Assessment.
The Kansas State Assessments were given last year in reading, math and writing. Grades 3-8,10 and 11 were involved in the assessment program this past year. Reading and Math scores were the only scores used for AYP and NCLB.
Percentage of Students at Proficient, Advanced and Exemplary levels are listed below. The State Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) target is also listed for reading and math.
Reading ES MS HS
USD 420 72.3 84.6 85.7
State Target 69.5 69.5 65.0
Math ES MS HS
USD 420 70.1 81.4 86.0
State Target 66.8 66.8 55.7
Attendance Rates (2006-07)
The USD 420 attendance rate for the past school year was 93.2%. The state target is 90%.
Graduation Rate
The graduation rate for Osage City High School was 95.1% this past year. The state goal is 75%. OCHS had an 87.5% rate during the 2005-06 school year.
Osage City High School ACT Scores (Class of 2007)
Listed below are the results of student ACT scores that were given this past year in USD 420. The OCHS Senior Class was just below the national and state average.
USD 420 21.1
Kansas 21.9
National 21.2
A record number 42 seniors took the exam last year.
Kansas Health Insurance
Health Wave and Health Connect are low or no-cost health plans for children under the age of 19. There are no exclusions for pre-existing health conditions or deductibles to be met. Coverage includes medical, dental, mental, behavioral health and substance abuse services. It emphasizes preventing health problems through regular checkups or minimizing their costs through early diagnosis.
For further information please contact: 1-800-792-4884 or http://www.kansashealthwave.org/
Osage County Crime Stoppers
Osage County Crime Stoppers is working to make Osage County safe. Osage County Crime Stoppers is supported by local businesses and individuals. If you have information about a crime, locations of drug labs or any information you feel law enforcement needs to know, call toll free: 1-877-OSCRIME. You need not give your name.
No Parking Areas
USD 420 has several no parking areas around the school for student, faculty and staff safety. Please do not park at any time in areas that have no parking signs. Thank you.
USD 420 Osage City Homeless Youth Policy
(1) Each State educational agency shall ensure that each child of a homeless individual and each homeless youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as provided to other children and youths.
(2) In any State that has a compulsory residency requirement as a component of the State’s compulsory school attendance laws or other laws, regulations, practices, or policies that may act as a barrier to the enrollment, attendance, or success in school of homeless children and youths, the State will review and undertake steps to revise such laws, regulations, practices, or policies to ensure that homeless children and youths are afforded the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children and youths.
(3) Homelessness alone is not sufficient reason to separate students from the mainstream school environment.
(4) Homeless children and youths should have access to the education and other services that such children and youths need to ensure that such children and youths have an opportunity to meet the same challenging State student academic achievement standards to which all students are held.
For further Information, please contact: David Carriger, Superintendent of Schools, 520 Main Street, Osage City, Kansas.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Early Dismissal
School will be dismissed for students at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29 for our Fall Teacher Committee Afternoon. Teachers will be going through the state assessment data analyzing the scores and examining the curricular indicators.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
First Day of School
The first day of school for USD 420 Osage City will be Friday, August 17. School will begin at 8:05 a.m. and dismiss at 11:30 a.m. No meals will be served. At 5:00 p.m. the annual Back to School Night will be held. Free hotdogs and the opportunity to meet the teachers of OCES and OCMS.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Transportation Safety
The 2007-08 school year will begin on Friday for USD 420 Osage City. We would like to urge motorists, students and school bus drivers to make back-to-school transportation safety their focus.
“We cannot over emphasize how important it is for motorists to watch out for stopped school buses,” said David Carriger, Superintendent USD 420. “There is always an adjustment period for drivers when classes resume, as they get used to school bus routes and stops that haven’t been there for the past few months. Drivers need to be extremely attentive as they share the road with school buses.”
"Watch for stopped school buses, if lights are flashing, don't pass it.
"Kansas law requires all traffic, both oncoming and following, to stop for a school bus loading or unloading passengers when the bus stop sign is extended and red flashers are on. The only exception is for four-lane divided highways, where oncoming traffic is not required to stop. Modern school buses are also equipped with yellow flashers that serve to warn following or oncoming drivers that a stop is imminent.
If a motorist passes a school bus, the driver is in violation of the law and can be issued a citation.
Please make the 2007-08 school year a safe one for school transportation.
“We cannot over emphasize how important it is for motorists to watch out for stopped school buses,” said David Carriger, Superintendent USD 420. “There is always an adjustment period for drivers when classes resume, as they get used to school bus routes and stops that haven’t been there for the past few months. Drivers need to be extremely attentive as they share the road with school buses.”
"Watch for stopped school buses, if lights are flashing, don't pass it.
"Kansas law requires all traffic, both oncoming and following, to stop for a school bus loading or unloading passengers when the bus stop sign is extended and red flashers are on. The only exception is for four-lane divided highways, where oncoming traffic is not required to stop. Modern school buses are also equipped with yellow flashers that serve to warn following or oncoming drivers that a stop is imminent.
If a motorist passes a school bus, the driver is in violation of the law and can be issued a citation.
Please make the 2007-08 school year a safe one for school transportation.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Enrollment 2007-08
Enrollment dates have been set for the 2007-08 school year:
August 7 (8:00-4:00)
August 8 (8:00-4:00)
August 9 (8:00-Noon and 4:00-8:00)
If you have any questions about enrollment, please call 528-3176.
August 7 (8:00-4:00)
August 8 (8:00-4:00)
August 9 (8:00-Noon and 4:00-8:00)
If you have any questions about enrollment, please call 528-3176.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Summer School
USD 420 will conduct a summer school program for students needing extended learning opportunities.
The elementary program will continue to be the same type of format from 8:00-noon each day and be held July 9-August 3.
The junior high and high school program will use the Virtual Prescriptive Online Curriculum and will be held June 4-29 from 8:00-noon.
Students will be scheduled based on credits they have failed. For more information, contact Mrs. Sahlberg at the elementary (528-3171) or Mrs. Camarena at the high school (528-3172).
The elementary program will continue to be the same type of format from 8:00-noon each day and be held July 9-August 3.
The junior high and high school program will use the Virtual Prescriptive Online Curriculum and will be held June 4-29 from 8:00-noon.
Students will be scheduled based on credits they have failed. For more information, contact Mrs. Sahlberg at the elementary (528-3171) or Mrs. Camarena at the high school (528-3172).
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Last Day of School
The last day of school will be on Thursday, May 24.
Breakfast will not be served on this day.
Breakfast will not be served on this day.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Graduation/Promotion Exercises
Congratulations to the OCHS Class of 2007!
Baccalaureate will be held at the Osage City Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Graduation will be held in Homewood Gymnasium on Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Promotion will be held in Homewood Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Grade 8 Promotion will be held in Homewood Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate will be held at the Osage City Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Graduation will be held in Homewood Gymnasium on Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Promotion will be held in Homewood Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Grade 8 Promotion will be held in Homewood Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Disaster Relief for Kansas
Kansas weather in the spring is often unpredictable . . . and we've once again witnessed the disasters that can occur from acts of nature here in Kansas. Our hearts and prayers go out to the students, families and the entire community of Greensburg as they work toward rebuilding their town and to the families around the state who have been displaced by flooding or other related events the past few days.
We have contacted the local Red Cross office in Topeka and were told the best thing anyone can do is to make monetary donations for assistance to those affected by the tornado in Greensburg or the flooding in Northeast Kansas or other related natural disasters. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross. Designate the recipient (i.e., Greensburg tornado, Northeast Kansas flood victims, etc.) and mail checks to:
American Red Cross
1221 SW 17th
Topeka, KS 66604
The local red cross will make sure the money gets to the appropriate place.
The following note was taken from the Greensburg School District website (www.usd422.org):
The administration of Greensburg High School would like to send the message of hope and perseverance. In the spirit of not dropping our heads and letting this tragedy get us down, GHS would like to encourage the Ranger student athletes to continue to compete in their respective sports. We would also like to relay to seniors that we will hold a graduation ceremony. Details about graduation will be posted as soon as we get everything arranged.
We have contacted the local Red Cross office in Topeka and were told the best thing anyone can do is to make monetary donations for assistance to those affected by the tornado in Greensburg or the flooding in Northeast Kansas or other related natural disasters. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross. Designate the recipient (i.e., Greensburg tornado, Northeast Kansas flood victims, etc.) and mail checks to:
American Red Cross
1221 SW 17th
Topeka, KS 66604
The local red cross will make sure the money gets to the appropriate place.
The following note was taken from the Greensburg School District website (www.usd422.org):
The administration of Greensburg High School would like to send the message of hope and perseverance. In the spirit of not dropping our heads and letting this tragedy get us down, GHS would like to encourage the Ranger student athletes to continue to compete in their respective sports. We would also like to relay to seniors that we will hold a graduation ceremony. Details about graduation will be posted as soon as we get everything arranged.
Friday, April 27, 2007
District Update (May 2007)
The 2006-07 school year is about to come to a close. It has been a positive year of academic growth for students all across the district. Preliminary state assessment scores should arrive in June. We hope to have final results in August. It has also been a year of many student accomplishments in the classroom and in activities and athletics. The last day of classes will be held on Thursday, May 24. We wish the entire community a safe and enjoyable summer.
High School Graduation
Sunday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. in Homewood Gymnasium.
Kindergarten Promotion
Tuesday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. in Homewood Gymnasium.
Eighth Grade Promotion
Tuesday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. in Homewood Gymnasium.
USD 420 Years of Service
We would like to recognize the following USD 420 employees that have been a part of the district for the following number of years. We appreciate their years of service for the students of Osage City:
10 Years
Alane Ecord
Michelle Martin
Dan Wooge
15 Years
Tammy Bond
David Carriger
20 Years
Laurie Fager
25 Years
Renee Gallagher
National Teacher Appreciation Week
The week of May 6-12 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. It is a week set aside to honor those who work so hard to help our young people in the classroom as well as the activities they are involved in. We appreciate the teaching staff of USD 420 and the Three Lakes Cooperative. You are true professionals!
High School Graduation
Sunday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. in Homewood Gymnasium.
Kindergarten Promotion
Tuesday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. in Homewood Gymnasium.
Eighth Grade Promotion
Tuesday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. in Homewood Gymnasium.
USD 420 Years of Service
We would like to recognize the following USD 420 employees that have been a part of the district for the following number of years. We appreciate their years of service for the students of Osage City:
10 Years
Alane Ecord
Michelle Martin
Dan Wooge
15 Years
Tammy Bond
David Carriger
20 Years
Laurie Fager
25 Years
Renee Gallagher
National Teacher Appreciation Week
The week of May 6-12 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. It is a week set aside to honor those who work so hard to help our young people in the classroom as well as the activities they are involved in. We appreciate the teaching staff of USD 420 and the Three Lakes Cooperative. You are true professionals!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Early Dismissal April 25
The annual Spring Committee Afternoon (Professional Development) for teachers will be held on Wednesday, April 25. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. No lunch will be served.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
No School-Wednesday, April 18
The Class 3A State Music Festival will be hosted by Osage City on Wednesday, April 18. There will be no school for students on this day. Osage City will host over 1,500 students, sponsors and parents.
The OCHS Chorus will be performing at 11:15 a.m. in the Band Room
The OCHS Band will be performing at 3:20 p.m. in the USD 420 Auditorium.
The OCHS Chorus will be performing at 11:15 a.m. in the Band Room
The OCHS Band will be performing at 3:20 p.m. in the USD 420 Auditorium.
Monday, April 9, 2007
School Board Election Results (Updated)
Position 1
Patricia Swindale (609 votes)
Position 2
Todd Peterson (144 votes)
Brian Poertner (37 votes)
Position 3
Will Kerns (207 votes)
At-Large
Brian Davies (547 votes)
Patricia Swindale (609 votes)
Position 2
Todd Peterson (144 votes)
Brian Poertner (37 votes)
Position 3
Will Kerns (207 votes)
At-Large
Brian Davies (547 votes)
Sunday, April 1, 2007
April Update
Summer School
USD 420 will conduct a summer school program for students needing extended learning opportunities. The elementary program will continue to be the same type of format from 8:00-noon each day and be held July 9-August 3. The junior high and high school program will use the Virtual Prescriptive Online Curriculum and will be held June 4-29 from 8:00-noon. Students will be scheduled based on credits they have failed. For more information, contact Mrs. Sahlberg at the elementary (528-3171) or Mrs. Camarena at the high school (528-3172).
Web Site
USD 420 continues to examine ways to communicate more effectively with our community on a day-to-day basis. The OCHS Web Class taught by Mrs. Plinsky has been a very valuable information source over the past few years as they update calendar events and other important information on the school web site at http://usd420.org/
League Forensics
Osage City USD 420 will host the Flint Hills League High School Forensics Tournament on Monday, April 2. School will be dismissed early at 1:00 p.m. for all grade levels because of the need to use classrooms for the tournament.
Good Friday
There will be no school on Friday, April 6.
Class 3A State Music Festival
The Class 3A State Music Festival will be hosted by Osage City on Wednesday, April 18. There will be no school for students on this day. Osage City will host over 1,500 students, sponsors and parents on the 18th.
Spring Committee Afternoon
The annual Spring Committee Afternoon (Professional Development) for teachers will be held on Wednesday, April 25. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. No lunch will be served.
Use of Tobacco Products
The USD 420 Board of Education approved the following tobacco use policy at the March 14 Board of Education Meeting. We appreciate the Middle School Student Council for their leadership in guiding the adoption of the following policy. This policy is effective immediately:
No student, staff member, or school visitor is permitted to smoke, inhale, dip or chew tobacco at any time during the school day,
In any building, facility, or vehicle owned by USD 420; or
On school grounds or parking lot;
Adults can use tobacco products in their personal vehicles.
The provisions of existing policies that address the use and possession of drugs shall apply to all tobacco products for students.
The district will endeavor to provide educational materials on quitting tobacco use for those individuals interested in cessation.
Those adults who wish to smoke or use any kind of tobacco product at after school activities must be 150 feet from school entrances. Smoking is no longer permitted outside the doors of school buildings.
Individuals violating this policy may be reminded of the policy and asked to comply. Persons who will not comply may be asked to leave school grounds or face trespass charges.
USD 420 will conduct a summer school program for students needing extended learning opportunities. The elementary program will continue to be the same type of format from 8:00-noon each day and be held July 9-August 3. The junior high and high school program will use the Virtual Prescriptive Online Curriculum and will be held June 4-29 from 8:00-noon. Students will be scheduled based on credits they have failed. For more information, contact Mrs. Sahlberg at the elementary (528-3171) or Mrs. Camarena at the high school (528-3172).
Web Site
USD 420 continues to examine ways to communicate more effectively with our community on a day-to-day basis. The OCHS Web Class taught by Mrs. Plinsky has been a very valuable information source over the past few years as they update calendar events and other important information on the school web site at http://usd420.org/
League Forensics
Osage City USD 420 will host the Flint Hills League High School Forensics Tournament on Monday, April 2. School will be dismissed early at 1:00 p.m. for all grade levels because of the need to use classrooms for the tournament.
Good Friday
There will be no school on Friday, April 6.
Class 3A State Music Festival
The Class 3A State Music Festival will be hosted by Osage City on Wednesday, April 18. There will be no school for students on this day. Osage City will host over 1,500 students, sponsors and parents on the 18th.
Spring Committee Afternoon
The annual Spring Committee Afternoon (Professional Development) for teachers will be held on Wednesday, April 25. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. No lunch will be served.
Use of Tobacco Products
The USD 420 Board of Education approved the following tobacco use policy at the March 14 Board of Education Meeting. We appreciate the Middle School Student Council for their leadership in guiding the adoption of the following policy. This policy is effective immediately:
No student, staff member, or school visitor is permitted to smoke, inhale, dip or chew tobacco at any time during the school day,
In any building, facility, or vehicle owned by USD 420; or
On school grounds or parking lot;
Adults can use tobacco products in their personal vehicles.
The provisions of existing policies that address the use and possession of drugs shall apply to all tobacco products for students.
The district will endeavor to provide educational materials on quitting tobacco use for those individuals interested in cessation.
Those adults who wish to smoke or use any kind of tobacco product at after school activities must be 150 feet from school entrances. Smoking is no longer permitted outside the doors of school buildings.
Individuals violating this policy may be reminded of the policy and asked to comply. Persons who will not comply may be asked to leave school grounds or face trespass charges.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Early Dismissal
Parent-Teacher Conferences
School will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
League Forensics
Osage City USD 420 will host the Flint Hills League High School Forensics Tournament on Monday, April 2. School will be dismissed early at 1:00 p.m. for all grade levels.
Good Friday
There will be no school on Friday, April 6.
School will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
League Forensics
Osage City USD 420 will host the Flint Hills League High School Forensics Tournament on Monday, April 2. School will be dismissed early at 1:00 p.m. for all grade levels.
Good Friday
There will be no school on Friday, April 6.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Friday, March 16, 2007
Building Report Cards
The official 2005-06 USD 420 Building Report Cards can be found at the following location:
http://online.ksde.org/rcard/district.aspx?org_no=D0420
http://online.ksde.org/rcard/district.aspx?org_no=D0420
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Employment Opportunities
March 15, 2007
U.S.D. 420 has the following vacancies. If interested in any of these positions, submit a letter of application to the Superintendent of Schools on or before April 6, 2007.
2007 Summer School Positions
Virtual Prescriptive Learning (MS/HS)
Lower Elementary Math
Lower Elementary Language Arts
Upper Elementary Math
Upper Elementary Language Arts
Summer School programs will be offered if numbers warrant and at-risk funding is available. The jobs will consist of four hours a day of instruction
(8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) for 20 days.
Contracts will be offered during the month of April.
Summer School will be held on the following dates:
Grades 7-12 June 4-29
Grades K-6 July 9-August 3
If interested in these positions, send your letter of application to:
David Carriger, Superintendent of Schools
USD #420 Osage City
520 Main Street
Osage City, Kansas
66523
or
supt@usd420.org
U.S.D. 420 has the following vacancies. If interested in any of these positions, submit a letter of application to the Superintendent of Schools on or before April 6, 2007.
2007 Summer School Positions
Virtual Prescriptive Learning (MS/HS)
Lower Elementary Math
Lower Elementary Language Arts
Upper Elementary Math
Upper Elementary Language Arts
Summer School programs will be offered if numbers warrant and at-risk funding is available. The jobs will consist of four hours a day of instruction
(8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) for 20 days.
Contracts will be offered during the month of April.
Summer School will be held on the following dates:
Grades 7-12 June 4-29
Grades K-6 July 9-August 3
If interested in these positions, send your letter of application to:
David Carriger, Superintendent of Schools
USD #420 Osage City
520 Main Street
Osage City, Kansas
66523
or
supt@usd420.org
Thursday, March 1, 2007
March Newsletter
USD 420 Board of Education Elections
The USD 420 Board of Education will have three changes in its membership beginning July 1, 2007. Jim Seeman, Joe Gardner and James Richard have decided not to run for re-election. We appreciate all the time and hard work they gave as outstanding board members to the students, parents, faculty and staff of Osage City. They performed many duties and accomplished a great deal for the district. Below are the positions and individuals running for USD 420 school board:
Position 1 Patricia Swindale
Position 2 Open
Position 3 Open
Position 7 Brian Davies
Currently position 3 has an immediate opening due to the resignation of Jim Richard effective February 1. If interested in this position, please submit a letter to the Clerk of the Board, USD 420, 520 Main Street, Osage City.
The general election will be held on Tuesday, April 3.
Concealed Weapons are Prohibited in Schools
Weapons are prohibited in schools. Schools are the exception to the new Kansas concealed carry law. This year marks the first time persons with concealed weapon permits may find themselves wanting to enter a school while carrying a weapon. It shall be illegal for any person, other than a law enforcement officer, to possess a firearm in or on any school property, school grounds, or any district building or structure used for student instruction, or attendance or extracurricular activities of pupils, or at any regularly scheduled school sponsored activity or event. This prohibition includes concealed weapons even if the person has a legal permit.
Kansas State Assessment
The Kansas State Assessment has already started in USD 420. I appreciate all the hard work students and teachers have done in preparing for these tests. Thanks to our technology specialists in working out the “bugs” to make the assessments on line for the students. Keep encouraging and motivating your students to give it their best on these assessments the next two weeks. If you have any questions about the assessments, please call any of the school offices
Spring Break: March 19-23
The USD 420 Board of Education will have three changes in its membership beginning July 1, 2007. Jim Seeman, Joe Gardner and James Richard have decided not to run for re-election. We appreciate all the time and hard work they gave as outstanding board members to the students, parents, faculty and staff of Osage City. They performed many duties and accomplished a great deal for the district. Below are the positions and individuals running for USD 420 school board:
Position 1 Patricia Swindale
Position 2 Open
Position 3 Open
Position 7 Brian Davies
Currently position 3 has an immediate opening due to the resignation of Jim Richard effective February 1. If interested in this position, please submit a letter to the Clerk of the Board, USD 420, 520 Main Street, Osage City.
The general election will be held on Tuesday, April 3.
Concealed Weapons are Prohibited in Schools
Weapons are prohibited in schools. Schools are the exception to the new Kansas concealed carry law. This year marks the first time persons with concealed weapon permits may find themselves wanting to enter a school while carrying a weapon. It shall be illegal for any person, other than a law enforcement officer, to possess a firearm in or on any school property, school grounds, or any district building or structure used for student instruction, or attendance or extracurricular activities of pupils, or at any regularly scheduled school sponsored activity or event. This prohibition includes concealed weapons even if the person has a legal permit.
Kansas State Assessment
The Kansas State Assessment has already started in USD 420. I appreciate all the hard work students and teachers have done in preparing for these tests. Thanks to our technology specialists in working out the “bugs” to make the assessments on line for the students. Keep encouraging and motivating your students to give it their best on these assessments the next two weeks. If you have any questions about the assessments, please call any of the school offices
Spring Break: March 19-23
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