Don't forget to get to the high school football game early on Friday! Farmers State Bank of Onaga will be having its annual tailgate beginning at 5:30pm. They'll be serving on the south end of the parking lot, at the top of the steps going down to the bleachers. It's free of charge, so come join us for supper before the game against Centralia!
Thank you to Farmers State Bank for all you give back to our school and community!
Thank you to Farmers State Bank for all you give back to our school and community!
Mr. Kufahl's History of Onaga & Pottawatomie County class celebrated Onaga's birthday on Monday with some history. On September 15, 1877 ground was broke for the first building in Onaga. It was a business, the first one in Onaga, and was called the Landon House. It was a hotel owned by Amos Landon, a pillar of the early years of both Vienna and then Onaga.
A ceremony was held for the ground breaking and was described as follows: “Mr. Amos Landon was the first to take initial steps toward founding the city by immediately commencing excavation for the foundation of his hotel. Mr. Haven, (president of the Central Townsite Company), with pick in hand, broke the wild turf wherein should be built the chief cornerstone of the Landon House, and in the presence of those assembled, dedicated the town of Onaga to prosperity, and future political, commercial and moral greatness.”
The class took a trip down to the area believed to be where the hotel was built, right near the old LK&W tracks where they cross Leonard St. It was there that Onaga began, 148 years ago on Monday.
Happy birthday Onaga!
A ceremony was held for the ground breaking and was described as follows: “Mr. Amos Landon was the first to take initial steps toward founding the city by immediately commencing excavation for the foundation of his hotel. Mr. Haven, (president of the Central Townsite Company), with pick in hand, broke the wild turf wherein should be built the chief cornerstone of the Landon House, and in the presence of those assembled, dedicated the town of Onaga to prosperity, and future political, commercial and moral greatness.”
The class took a trip down to the area believed to be where the hotel was built, right near the old LK&W tracks where they cross Leonard St. It was there that Onaga began, 148 years ago on Monday.
Happy birthday Onaga!
Attention Junior High Sports Parents/Fans: The game times for tomorrow's (9/18) junior high volleyball and football games have been changed by Centralia from what they are listed in the calendar. The junior high volleyball games will start at 5:30 pm while the football game is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you all there to support our athletes against Centralia!
The high school volleyball team is back to TVL play tonight, as they head to Doniphan West for a triangular. Currently sitting at 4th in the league standings at 3-2, they'll take on Linn in their first match who is currently in 3rd at 3-1. After that, they'll take on the host Mustangs in a non-league matchup.
As always, head over to the school website to follow results throughout the season, see player and team stats, look at league standings, check out the program's history, and more. A link can be found below.
Good luck tonight girls! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS VOLLEYBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
As always, head over to the school website to follow results throughout the season, see player and team stats, look at league standings, check out the program's history, and more. A link can be found below.
Good luck tonight girls! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS VOLLEYBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
Congratulations to Lauryn Marten! The senior outside hitter for the high school volleyball team was named MSC Sports "Athlete of the Week." The website that covers high school and small college sports in northeast Kansas named Marten their Athlete of the Week this morning after the senior helped the volleyball team bring home the Frankfort Invitational championship over the weekend.
She currently leads the team in hitting percentage (.231) and is ranked #7 in Kansas's 1A Division I according to MaxPreps. She also leads the team in kills (79) and ranks #8 in the state in 1A-DI. From the serving line, her 13 aces on the season also ranks top 25 in the state.
After the championship over the weekend, the volleyball team is now 8-3 overall this season. Currently 4th in the TVL standings at 3-2, they are back in action tonight when they head to Doniphan West to take on the Mustangs and Linn.
Congratulations Lauryn, and good luck to you and the volleyball team the rest of the season!
MSC ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
https://www.mscsports.net/featuredAthlete/?aowk=1022
VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
She currently leads the team in hitting percentage (.231) and is ranked #7 in Kansas's 1A Division I according to MaxPreps. She also leads the team in kills (79) and ranks #8 in the state in 1A-DI. From the serving line, her 13 aces on the season also ranks top 25 in the state.
After the championship over the weekend, the volleyball team is now 8-3 overall this season. Currently 4th in the TVL standings at 3-2, they are back in action tonight when they head to Doniphan West to take on the Mustangs and Linn.
Congratulations Lauryn, and good luck to you and the volleyball team the rest of the season!
MSC ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
https://www.mscsports.net/featuredAthlete/?aowk=1022
VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
The junior high volleyball team and the JV football team kick the week's events off today, with one on the road and one at home.
The volleyball team is at Centralia this afternoon for a quad. They just got underway at 4:00pm and will have three matches this afternoon. Meanwhile, the JV football team is hosting Valley Heights tonight. Kickoff at the Rosenfield Sports Complex is set for 6:00pm
Good luck to both teams! GO BUFFALOES!!!
JH VOLLEYBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball
HS FOOTBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/football
The volleyball team is at Centralia this afternoon for a quad. They just got underway at 4:00pm and will have three matches this afternoon. Meanwhile, the JV football team is hosting Valley Heights tonight. Kickoff at the Rosenfield Sports Complex is set for 6:00pm
Good luck to both teams! GO BUFFALOES!!!
JH VOLLEYBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball
HS FOOTBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/football
Congratulations to the volleyball team! Over the weekend, they brought home the Frankfort Invitational championship after going 4-1 on the day. Now 8-3 overall and 3-2 in league play, they'll get back to work tomorrow when they head to Doniphan West for a triangular with the Mustangs and Linn.
Congrats on the great day of volleyball girls!
HS VOLLEYBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
Congrats on the great day of volleyball girls!
HS VOLLEYBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
All fall sports are in action this week. Here is the upcoming events and activities schedule!
On Saturday, September 13, crews from Energy Service Professionals (ESP) mounted new rooftop HVAC units at the high school, marking a key step in USD 322’s facility improvement project. The team has spent the past several weeks preparing infrastructure for the installation.
Approved by the School Board in August, the project includes 12 new HVAC units for the high school, high-efficiency LED lighting throughout both the middle and high schools, and a condensing boiler to heat the middle school. The upgrades became urgent in June when the existing boiler—responsible for heating both schools—failed beyond repair.
Funded through a lease-purchase agreement with Farmers State Bank of Onaga, the work has been scheduled primarily on evenings and weekends to minimize classroom disruption. Contractors report progress is ahead of schedule, with completion expected in October.
This project is the first in a series of anticipated facility updates and improvements the School Board hopes to complete in the near future.
Approved by the School Board in August, the project includes 12 new HVAC units for the high school, high-efficiency LED lighting throughout both the middle and high schools, and a condensing boiler to heat the middle school. The upgrades became urgent in June when the existing boiler—responsible for heating both schools—failed beyond repair.
Funded through a lease-purchase agreement with Farmers State Bank of Onaga, the work has been scheduled primarily on evenings and weekends to minimize classroom disruption. Contractors report progress is ahead of schedule, with completion expected in October.
This project is the first in a series of anticipated facility updates and improvements the School Board hopes to complete in the near future.
Here are last week's PE award winners! These students had an outstanding week showing good teamwork, sportsmanship, participation and hustle!
Kindergarten-Christopher Peek
1st grade-Arianna Minner
2nd grade-Ezra Miller
3rd grade-Juliette Jeanneret
4th grade-Ryker Miller
5th grade-Valerie Valburg
Kindergarten-Christopher Peek
1st grade-Arianna Minner
2nd grade-Ezra Miller
3rd grade-Juliette Jeanneret
4th grade-Ryker Miller
5th grade-Valerie Valburg
The volleyball team is now 4-0 on the day, and one win away from taking home the Frankfort Invitational title. They beat Washington County in three sets, and now get an hour break before taking on Valley Falls in the finale.
Congrats on the win girls! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS VOLLEYBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
Congrats on the win girls! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS VOLLEYBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
The high school volleyball team lost their first set of the day to lead off their match against Jackson Heights, but then rallied to win the final two. Now 3-0 on the day and 7-2 overall this season, they are now taking on Washington County. After that they'll get an hour break, then play Valley Falls as they look to take home the championship of the Frankfort Invitational.
Congrats on the win ladies, and good luck the rest of the way! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS VOLLEYBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
Congrats on the win ladies, and good luck the rest of the way! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS VOLLEYBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
The volleyball team is off to a good start in Frankfort today. The girls knocked off Frankfort in the first game of the day, then beat Cair Paravel in straight sets as well. After lunch they'll look to sweep the tournament with games against Jackson Heights, Washington County, and Valley Falls.
Good luck this afternoon ladies! GO BUFFALOES!!!
VOLLEYBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
Good luck this afternoon ladies! GO BUFFALOES!!!
VOLLEYBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
The volleyball team heads to Frankfort today for their invitational, looking to extend their two-game winning streak and improve on their 4-2 overall record. They'll take on the host Wildcats at 9:00am in the first of their five games on the day. Game times after that are approximate.
Good luck today ladies! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS VOLLEYBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
Good luck today ladies! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS VOLLEYBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
After a week one win, the high school football team looks to remain undefeated tonight when it hits the road for the first time. They'll be heading to Valley Heights for a matchup with the Mustangs this evening, with kickoff set for 7:00pm.
Good luck tonight boys! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS FOOTBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/football
Good luck tonight boys! GO BUFFALOES!!!
HS FOOTBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/football
Addison DeChant is our second senior spotlight of the school year.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
The junior high football team cruised to a 2-0 start with a shutout tonight at Doniphan West, notching their first league win along the way. They'll look to stay in the win column next Thursday when they head to Centralia for a league matchup with the Panthers.
Congrats on the win boys! GO BUFFALOES!!!
JH FOOTBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high
Congrats on the win boys! GO BUFFALOES!!!
JH FOOTBALL PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high
After a two-day hiatus, Buffalo athletics are back in action this afternoon. The cross country team is on the road for their second meet of the season, as it heads to Washington. The meet gets rolling at 4:00pm, the girls will run first then the boys will finish it off.
The junior high is also on the road today with their first league game of the season against Doniphan West. The volleyball team starts at 4:00pm, with kickoff for the football team set for 6:30pm. All games will be played in Denton.
Good luck to all of our student-athletes tonight! GO BUFFALOES!!!
CROSS COUNTRY
https://www.usd322.org/page/cross-country
JH VOLLEYBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball
JH FOOTBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high
The junior high is also on the road today with their first league game of the season against Doniphan West. The volleyball team starts at 4:00pm, with kickoff for the football team set for 6:30pm. All games will be played in Denton.
Good luck to all of our student-athletes tonight! GO BUFFALOES!!!
CROSS COUNTRY
https://www.usd322.org/page/cross-country
JH VOLLEYBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball
JH FOOTBALL
https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high
🍎🔬 Science Spotlight: First Grade Edition
Our Buffalo first graders kicked off the year as scientists with their very first experiment! They taste-tested apples for class favorites 🍏 and observed how air, water, vinegar, and lemon juice affected the apple slices.
Fun Fact: Apples turn brown when exposed to air, but lemon juice slows down the browning because of its vitamin C (ascorbic acid)! 🍋✨
Science is always sweeter when you can taste it—ask your first grader which apple was their favorite and which one surprised them the most! 🦬🧡
Our Buffalo first graders kicked off the year as scientists with their very first experiment! They taste-tested apples for class favorites 🍏 and observed how air, water, vinegar, and lemon juice affected the apple slices.
Fun Fact: Apples turn brown when exposed to air, but lemon juice slows down the browning because of its vitamin C (ascorbic acid)! 🍋✨
Science is always sweeter when you can taste it—ask your first grader which apple was their favorite and which one surprised them the most! 🦬🧡
This school year, the Journalism class at Onaga High School plans to shine the spotlight on our current senior class of 2026, as well as alumni of OHS. Most weeks you can expect to see one of this year's seniors and get to see what their future plans are, some things they've enjoyed during their time at Onaga, as well as some advice for younger Buffaloes.
In addition to the seniors, the class also plans to also spotlight successful alumni from Onaga. You'll get a chance to see where they are today, what they are up to, and get some memories from their time at OHS as well.
With that in mind, here is our first Senior Spotlight of 2025-2026, Graham Valburg.
Enjoy!
In addition to the seniors, the class also plans to also spotlight successful alumni from Onaga. You'll get a chance to see where they are today, what they are up to, and get some memories from their time at OHS as well.
With that in mind, here is our first Senior Spotlight of 2025-2026, Graham Valburg.
Enjoy!
