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North/ Salute to Veterans North students and staff salute veterans today during lunch. In the words of a kindergarten students, "veterans protect us and keep us safe."Thank you for your service! #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/Book Presentation Local author, Ciera Estell, presented a copy of her book, " Connecting Tae's Puzzle Pieces" to student Raysean Jaunes. Thank you so much Ms. Estell for sharing such a wonderful story with our students. #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ Veterans Day Lunch North would like to invite veterans to eat lunch with our students, November 12 . PreK lunch is at 11:00 and Kindergarten lunch is at 11:45. #webleedpurpleand gold

CSE/ ATLAS Interims Carroll Smith Elementary 3rd and 4th grade students will be administered ATLAS Interim tests on November 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st. Attendance is a vital part of student achievement. On assessment days it is important students attend and arrive on time also. We are excited to see the progress students have made at CSE! #webleedpurpleandgold

Osceola School District Monthly Board Meeting The Osceola School District’s regular monthly School Board meeting will be held on Monday, November 11, at 6:00 PM. Prior to the meeting, there will be: A termination hearing starting at 5:30 PM An expulsion hearing at 5:45 PM All are welcome to attend and stay informed about the latest district updates and decisions.. #webleedpurpleandgold

Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Their dedication, courage, and sacrifice allow us to enjoy the freedoms we hold dear. To all veterans, thank you for your service, commitment, and resilience. Let us take a moment to reflect on their sacrifices and remember those who fought for our country. We appreciate you today and every day. #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/Thanksgiving Lunch Carroll Smith Elementary will have our annual Thanksgiving Lunch November 21st. Please notice the times below so that you may attend the lunch with your child. We invite all parents and guardians to enjoy the feast with us! #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ Wilson's class Students in Consuela Wilson's kindergarten class recently were recognized for meeting learning targets; recognizing all uppercase and lowercase letters. Good job teachers. Good job kinders! #webleedpurpleandgold

Exciting News! On Tuesday, November 6, we celebrated the ribbon cutting for Osceola High School's new book vending machine! This innovative addition is all about promoting a love for reading and rewarding students with the gift of books. Each book is a chance for our students to expand their minds and explore new worlds. Special thanks to everyone who made this possible! Here’s to fostering a culture of reading at OHS! View photos here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/4qGRM8gs7jhPhLydA #webleedpurpleandgold

Huge Congratulations to our very own Dettris Poole for being awarded the 2024 Osceola-South Mississippi County Chamber of Commerce "Educator of the Year"! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for education inspire all of us every day. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our students and community. We're incredibly proud to have you on our team! #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/Masquerade Ball UPDATE: Time has been changed to 5:00pm - 7:00pm Join us for a night of mystery and fun at the Carroll Smith Elementary Masquerade Ball! See attached for more details on this magical event. We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and ready for a great evening! #webleedpurpleandgold

OMS/Annual Literacy Night "Chili Cook-off We would like to thank our students and parents for fellowshipping with us on our annual "Literacy Night" Chili Cook-off!! The staff and students really enjoyed the participation and the chili was very delicious. The school gave away many door prizes such as bikes, books and cash. Please click on the link below to view all of our pictures from Literacy Night. https://photos.app.goo.gl/EzcNhYGCDUR8omjB7 #webleedpurpleandgold

Support Services Today’s Bowling Adventure at Hijinx in Jonesboro! Today, our students had an amazing time bowling at Hijinx in Jonesboro! They not only enjoyed a fun outing but also practiced some valuable skills: Motor Skills Development: Hand-Eye Coordination: Aiming for the pins and rolling the ball helped students enhance their hand-eye coordination. Balance and Coordination: Approaching the lane and delivering the ball improved their balance and overall coordination. Math Skills Addition and Subtraction: Students practiced adding scores for each frame, learning about cumulative scoring in a fun way. Teamwork and Social Skills: Collaboration: Working in teams taught students about communication and support. Sportsmanship: We encourage good sportsmanship—celebrating each other's successes and handling losses gracefully. Problem-Solving Skills: Strategy Development: Students explored different approaches to improve their scores by adjusting their stance or aiming technique. This outing was a perfect mix of learning and fun, helping our students grow in many ways. Way to go, everyone! #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/Masquerade Ball UPDATE: Time has changed to 5:00pm - 7:00pm Join us for a night of mystery and fun at Carroll Smith Elementary Masquerade Ball! Date: Friday, November 15 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Carroll Smith Elementary Gym Admission Details: Only 2 adults per child/family (siblings). $5 fee for each adult. Mask Contest Alert! One boy and one girl from each grade level will be selected as winners in our mask contest! Get creative and show off your unique style! Come join the excitement – we can't wait to see you there! #webleedpurpleandgold

Upcoming Legal Clinics in Mississippi County! Legal Aid of Arkansas will be hosting two free legal clinics in Mississippi County to provide assistance on important legal matters: Record Sealing Clinic Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville Wednesday, November 13th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will receive guidance on sealing criminal records, removing them from public view. Participants are encouraged to bring their sentencing orders or disposition sheets to ensure Legal Aid attorneys have the necessary information to assist effectively. Estate Planning Clinic Manila Senior Center Thursday, November 14th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This clinic will offer guidance on services like will preparation, powers of attorney, living wills, beneficiary deeds, and more. Anyone interested in attending either clinic should register in advance by calling 870-972-9224, ext. 4324. Don’t miss this opportunity for valuable legal assistance! #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ Book Vending Machine Today, we celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our brand-new Book Vending Machine! This special addition will give our students the opportunity to earn tokens and choose books to keep. We’re thrilled to promote a love for reading and to offer students a unique way to access new books! View Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jvxe6D9Y9sFa3DYN6 #webleedpurpleandgold

OHS/Ribbon-cutting ceremony Join us tomorrow at Osceola High School for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of our brand-new Book Vending Machine! We’re thrilled to introduce this unique addition that will encourage and reward our students' love for reading. Date: November 6, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Osceola High School Come celebrate with us as we unveil this fantastic resource for our students! See you there! #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Carroll Smith is excited to present our Book Vending Machine that is available for our students. Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Great things are happening at CSE ! #webleedpurpleandgold

OMS /Shade Out Drugs Day Students at Osceola Middle School Meade sure drugs were shaded out on Friday! Let's continue to encourage others to stay drug free! #webleedpurpleandgold

Attention Osceola School District community: There will be a special called School Board meeting tonight at 5:30 PM