Students in grades 10 - 12 had the opportunity to visit the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Students participated in a college tour, had the opportunity to visit with departments within the university, and attended a UAPB football game.
Osceola High School has been blessed with a donation from the Left Hand, Right Hand Foundation to continue taking students on HBCU college tours this fall. Juniors and Seniors are invited to tour HBCUs in partnership with the HBCU Awareness Foundation out of Memphis Tennessee. This fall students will have the opportunity to visit, at no cost, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Jackson State University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee Colege, Grambling State University, and Alabama A & M University. A BIG Thank You to the Slaytons for being a Seminole Partner!
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Annual Title I Parent Night
2022 OHS Homecoming Court applications can be picked up in the front office this week. All applications are due on Friday, September 16, 2022 by 12:30 PM.
Seminole Football:
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Jr Seminoles vs Jr Manila Lions at 6:30 pm.
No 7th grade game
Come out and support your Jr. Noles!!!
No game on Friday!!
Peace Week Lesson Plans, Art and Essay Contest
Arkansas Peace Week (September 18-25) offers great youth programs for schools and youth programs.
Peace Week Essay Contest – Essay Contest for 7th – 12 Grade Students
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners in six age categories will receive prizes.
Entry Deadline September 6, 2022
Post our Peace Week Essay Contest Flyer at your school or community center.
Winners are invited to read their essays at the Arkansas State Capitol on September 25.
Peace Week Art Contest – Art Contest for 1st -12th Grade Students
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners in six age categories will receive prizes.
Entry Deadline September 6, 2022
Post our Peace Week Art Contest Flyer at your school or community center.
Finalists will be displayed at the Arkansas State Capitol. September 18-25.
School and Group Lesson Plans and Resources
Lesson plans and resources developed in partnership with LRSD and Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS). We invite all Arkansas schools and youth groups to participate and present these lessons teaching peacemaking skills to the youth in our state.
Please share this with children and organizations you know. Schools, teachers, faith groups and other youth organizations are encouraged to sponsor and guide students with their submissions.
We began these programs in 2017 when Pax Christi Little Rock (PCLR) worked with school counselor Mildred Calhoun to develop a peace curriculum for Little Rock’s Rockefeller Elementary. The following year we worked with Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) and Little Rock School District to expand these non-violence lesson plans and resources for elementary age students. In 2021 over 15,000 students participated from Little Rock School District, Pulaski County Special School District, and many private schools.
Today schools and students from all over the state participated in Peace Week. In our first year of the Peace Week Art Contest and Peace Week Essay Contest we had over 500 entries from all over the state: from Bella Vista to McGehee and Blytheville to Eldorado.
In 2022 we seek to continue offering the programs all over the state.
Please visit our website www.arkansaspeaceweek.com or our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/arkansaspeaceweek for the latest information. Email arpeaceweek@gmail.com with questions.
Mrs. Clements' GT students had a book tasting today!! Mrs. Clements had treats and a variety of books prepared for her students! Students had 10 minutes to sample the book, then note their opinion.
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Osceola Middle School Grandparents, please join us on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 9 a.m. for breakfast! We love you and look forward to seeing you!
The Osceola School District Support Service Department is in partnership with Career Development and Training Institute and Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. For the first semester, CDTI and ARS will provide our students with job exploration, counseling on opportunities for enrollment in post secondary education, workplace readiness, and instruction in self-advocacy.
Students who are ready to engage in work-based learning for the second semester, CDTI and ARS will focus solely on work-based learning activities. Students will be able to have on the job training and earn wages while learning.
Ms. Stokes loves her sixth graders!! After turning in their homework, students immediately join her for a circle of encouragement and character building. The students proudly recited their good behavior pledge, followed by student led prayer. Jordan Walker was hugged by his classmates after his touching prayer.
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#OMSROCKS
#teacherlove
#characteredcounts
#buildingproductivecitizens
OMS loves how Ms. Ward monitors her sixth grade math students and gives them immediate feedback.
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#confidencebooster
#teacherexcellence
#studentachievement
Ms. Maxwell's sixth grade students worked diligently to create a building like structure made of marshmallows and toothpicks. The structure needed to be strong enough to withstand an "earthquake" (pan of Jell-O).
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#futureengineers
#learningisfun
#scienceisessential
Check out Chartwells September Newsletter
College Recruiter Riley Wilson from the University of Arkansas hosted a UA -Connections Day event at Osceola High School. Silas Hunt UA-Connection event informed our students about the life and legacy of Silas Hunt breaking through the color barrier of higher education and starting the integration of Southern white Colleges throughout the south once he was admitted to the University of Arkansas. His goal was to use this story to start the year off by encouraging them to pursue a higher education as well as tell them about the unique UA-Connection scholarship that's available to any student from Osceola High School with a 3.0 high school GPA, 20 on the ACT, and submits a scholarship application by November 15th or February 1st. Qualifying students will receive the $5,000 Silas Hunt Scholarship renewable for 4 years totaling $20,000 over 4 years.
Osceola Middle School's Fifth Grade Team is excited to see parents today! Parents please stop by to chat with your child's teacher and enjoy a sweet treat.
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#weloveourparents
#weloveourstudents
OMS loves Coach Finley and the passion that he has for his students. Coach Finley is implementing story circles in his classroom. Students are enjoying reading the book "Holes." #buildingitbrickbybrick #learningisfun
Attention Graduates of OHS Class of 2021 and 2022,
Philander Smith College would like to give students who graduated in 2021 and 2022 a second opportunity to turn their college dreams into a reality during the Fall semester by providing them with financial and academic support opportunities necessary to succeed. Students and families may expedite the enrollment by completing the application process at this link: https://www.philander.edu/admissions. Additionally, we would be happy to make a personal visit to your district, or interested students can attend a virtual information session with the Philander Admissions Team this week to learn more.
Osceola Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC) will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 8:30-3:00. A note was sent home last week concerning PTC , and a QR code will be sent home tomorrow to sign up for conferences. We look forward to seeing you!
Thursday, September 1st will be our first Parent/Teacher Conference. Conferences will be held from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
Students will not attend Thursday or Friday.
Osceola School District will be closed Monday, September 5th for Labor Day.
School will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 6th.
