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CSE/ Valentine Deliveries Carroll Smith Elementary will not be accepting Valentine deliveries for students. #webleedpurpleandgold

Reminder: Osceola School District Parent-Teacher Conferences Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss your child’s progress, and stay involved in their education. We encourage all parents and guardians to attend! Location: Your child's school Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM We look forward to seeing you there! #webleedpurpleandgold

Special Olympics Individual Basketball Skills Competition Recap! We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Coach Hearn, Janet Mason, Sarah Fountain, and Theresa Book for organizing an incredible event that showcased the skills and talents of our athletes during the Special Olympics Individual Basketball Skills competition! This year, we were thrilled to welcome participants from seven school districts: Armorel, Gosnell, Blytheville, KIPP, Rivercrest, West Memphis, and Osceola. The event was a great success, with amazing support from our ROTC, band, and student-athletes from the basketball, football, and baseball teams. Their enthusiasm and encouragement helped create an unforgettable experience for all involved! Hosted at the Seminole Arena, this event truly reflected the spirit of teamwork and inclusivity. We are incredibly proud of our athletes who earned gold, silver, and bronze medals! A huge thank you to all the volunteers, coaches, and families who made this event possible! Check out the event photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/489fSgCetetQ4ezJ8 #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/ After School Tutoring Please be advised that due to Parent Conferences, there will be no after-school tutoring on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Carroll Smith Elementary. The next tutoring session will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/Counselor Appreciation Week! Carroll Smith Elementary is beyond grateful for our amazing counselor, Mrs. Erika Thomas! This week, our staff and students showed their appreciation by sharing encouraging notes and gifting her a special self-care bag. Mrs. Thomas, thank you for your dedication, kindness, and the countless ways you support our students every day. You make a difference, and we appreciate all that you do! #webleedpurpleandgold

OMS/Counselor of the week Osceola Middle School would like to recognize our school counselor,Mrs. Terika Guy-Andrews for all her hard-work and commitment to both our students and staff. She plays an integral part in ensuring our student's social and emotional needs are met. #webleedpurpleandgold

Osceola School District Parent-Teacher Conferences Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences for Osceola School District will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss your child’s progress, and stay involved in their education. We encourage all parents and guardians to attend! Location: Your child's school Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM We look forward to seeing you there! #webleedpurpleandgold

Grizzlies Hype Man BLJ and Grizz Energize the Read to Achieve Challenge! Thanks to the collaboration with Big River Steel and the Memphis Grizzlies, the Read to Achieve program is underway! The program kicked off yesterday at Seminole Arena with an exciting event featuring Grizzlies Hype Man BLJ, Claw Crew, Grizz Girls and Grizz. This six-week reading competition encourages students in grades 3-5 to boost their literacy skills and track their reading minutes. Top students and classes will be rewarded with exclusive Grizzlies incentives each week! The event began with an electrifying performance from the Osceola Band and Cheerleaders, setting the tone for an exciting day! Students from Osceola, Rivercrest, Blytheville, Armorel, and Gosnell attended the event, making it a true countywide celebration of literacy. A huge thank you to Big River Steel for hosting this amazing event and supporting our students on their reading journey! Let’s get reading, Mississippi County! Click here to view photos from the event! https://photos.app.goo.gl/o8JHiTx7NQ4LwYdXA #webleedpurpleandgold

Osceola Middle School/ "State Capitol Tour" Field Trip The students at Osceola Middle School attended the "City of Osceola's 150th" recognition at the state Capitol in Little Rock, AR. The students were given a tour of the state capitol and met numerous members of the house and senate. The students met their own state representative, Joey Carr and Senator Dave Wallace. The students learned about the history of the facility as well as prominent new bills being presented by the Governor, Sarah Hucklebee-Sanders. We have included pictures of our tour on the following link; https://photos.app.goo.gl/JNDrwdBMLeLSupCG9 OMS students and administrators would like to personally thank our district administrators for allowing us this opportunity. #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ ATTENTION PRESCHOOL PARENTS Due to an increase in flu and other illnesses, Preschool classrooms will be CLOSED on Monday, February 10, 2025, for thorough cleaning and disinfection. This is a precautionary measure to help keep our students and staff safe. A makeup day will be announced at a later date. Please continue practicing good hygiene at home. Thank you for your understanding and support! #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ PreK World Read Aloud Day PreK classrooms celebrated World Read Aloud Day. This is an annual event aimed at promoting literacy and the joy of reading. #webleedpurpleandgold.

North/ Counselor Appreciation North students and staff appreciate Mrs. Erika Thomas for all she does for our school. Today we surprised Mrs. Thomas with hugs and flowers. #webleedpurpleandgold

CSE/ Students learn SEL strategies Our third and fourth grade students are embracing Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness while practicing chair yoga! Through these sessions, students are learning valuable wellness, self-care, and mindfulness strategies they can use both at school and at home. These skills help promote focus, relaxation, and emotional well-being, creating a positive and calm learning environment! #webleedpurpleandgold

OMS/ Semester Success Awards Recap! Last Thursday, Osceola Middle School held the Semester Success Awards to celebrate our students' achievements! We are so proud of our 5th-8th grade students who were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments this semester. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we can't wait to see what you achieve next! A huge thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting our students on their journey to success. Keep up the amazing work. #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ Good-fellows Canned Drive Students in Mrs. Veronica Davis and Mrs. Consuela Wilson's classes were treated to a pizza party for collecting the most cans of food for the food drive Thanks to parents who supported this effort. #Webleedpurpleandgold

NORTH/ Kings and Queens Unit North Elementary Kindergarten classes are studying about kings and queens As an activity students in Mrs. Consuela Wilson elected a class queen and king #webleedpurpleandgold

North/ PreK 100 days of school Our PreK students are 100 days smarter! They celebrated their 100th day of school with fun activities, creative outfits, and lots of smiles! Check out all the adorable moments from the day in our photo album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CgwucKQpt62HH9dE7 #webleedpurpleandgold

OHS/Senior Night Join us for Osceola High School's Senior Night on Tuesday, February 4, starting at 5 PM at The Palace. Celebrate and honor our senior basketball players, cheerleaders, ROTC, and band members as the Seminoles take on the Colts. Don't miss this special night of recognition and competition. #webleedpurplandgold

CSE/ Parent Meeting Reminder #webleedpurpleandgold

Osceola Baseball Gives Back! The Osceola Baseball team spent their day off making a difference at the high school! These incredible student-athletes took the time to clean and organize all the trophies and cases in the high school lobby. Not only did they help shine up our school’s rich history, but they also learned about the amazing legacy of Osceola’s sports programs. After the cleaning, the trophies were carefully organized by sport and proudly put back on display. This act of gratitude was their way of saying a big THANK YOU to our administration, school, and athletic department for the unwavering support of the baseball team this year. A huge shoutout to Domino’s Pizza for donating delicious pizzas to fuel these hardworking young men! Special thanks to Brandee, Mindy, Sarah, and the delivery driver, Gary, for making it happen. And last but not least, a big Thank You to Crystal Hearn for her fantastic organizational skills in making this project a success! Let’s hear it for these young men and everyone who helped bring this effort to life! #webleedpurpleandgold