The 2008-09 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 look outstanding. We hope to have final results this summer. 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 21. We wish the entire community a safe and enjoyable summer.
High School Graduation
Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 p.m. in Homewood Gymnasium.
Kindergarten Promotion
Tuesday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. in Homewood Gymnasium.
Eighth Grade Promotion
Tuesday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. in Homewood Gymnasium.
IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION
Required immunizations from grade one to grade nine for the 2009-10 school year include the following:
* 1 dose Varicella(chickenpox) or disease date documented by a licensed physician.
* 3 doses Hepatitus B vaccine series
* DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS, PERTUSSIS BOOSTER REQUIRED AT AGE 11.
Please send documentation of immunizations to school by August 14, 2009 (first day of school for students). Also note that in the 2010-2011 school year ALL students will be required to have:
*2 doses varicella(chickenpox)
*3 doses Hepatitis B
*Booster dose of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis at age 11.
National Teacher Appreciation Week
The week of May 3-9 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!
The Lakes Community Learning Center
We are proud to announce the opening of The Lakes Community Learning Center. This program is a partnership between USD 420 Osage City and the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center – Greenbush. The Lakes is a diploma completion program designed as computer-based instruction for individuals 18 years of age and older to earn a high school diploma.
You can obtain further information about The Lakes and their programs by calling 785-828-4130 or dropping by their location at 616 Topeka Ave., Lyndon.
Thank You
Debbie and I would like to thank the Osage City community for the past 17 years. We have enjoyed living and working in this community. The district has been very good to my family and we wish to say thank you. We have great kids, parents, teachers and staff in USD 420. We wish you continued success in your mission of educating the students of this community.
Superintendent Candidate Receptions
On May 6-8 the USD 420 Board of Education will be interviewing superintendent candidates. On these three days from 4:00-5:00 p.m. there will be a reception for the Osage City community and school community to meet the candidates. Receptions will be held in the OCHS Library. Everyone is invited to attend.
