Morgan Mayginnes is being interviewed by Ralph Hipp of WIBW Channel 13 at 4pm today. Make sure to tune in if you can!
Hey Buffalo Fun Club people. Please remember to pre-enroll for June summer camp (summer school). We have loads of crazy new ideas and activities coming that we'd love to have you join us! Don't forget to email linct@usd322.org for pre-enrollment and/or questions.
Good morning! During this pandemic, we want to again emphasize the need to practice social distancing. Those delivering food will set meals in a good location - your porch, deck, sidewalk, etc. Please emphasize to your children to stay at least 6 feet back from delivery people. Do not approach delivery people to pick up your meals. Please also keep animals away from the meals being dropped off. Thank you, and stay safe.
The 36th annual Havensville Living History Day this year will be moving into a new frontier as it will be hosted on the Facebook event page starting April 3rd, lasting indefinitely. Search “Havensville Living History Day” to watch virtual presentations and pictures from past events.
Look at this sky! One day it’s rainy and stormy then the next it’s almost a clear sky with some clouds. That’s when you know you live in Kansas!
Friday, April 24th, was National Arbor Day. When people plant new trees for Arbor Day, they are focusing on the future. You can still plant a tree while social distancing, even if it isn’t Arbor Day!
Dear Parents and Students-
I wanted to share information about our Continuous Learning Plan and how it works regarding grades in grades 2-12.
Our number one priority is the social-emotional health of our students during these unprecedented times. At the recommendation of KSDE, our Continuous Learning Plan states that student’s grades can only remain the same and/or move upward from their 3rd quarter grades. Our expectation is our students will do their best to continue with their academic studies and keep learning through May 15. If students do not engage in their learning, teachers, counselors, and administration will be in contact with the student(s) and their families to help collaborate with them in getting the students to engage in their learning.
This is a tremendous opportunity for students to be proactive with their education and to continue building their knowledge and skills for future preparedness and success. It’s also a great opportunity for students to raise their grades significantly. Finally, it shows character in the form of self discipline, perseverance, and personal responsibility by taking ownership and continuing to complete their classes through the end of the school year.
As always, if a student is dealing with difficult circumstances or Internet issues that are making remote learning difficult, our teaching staff is eager to assist them and will be flexible in working with the student so that we can best meet their learning needs and help them be able to finish their coursework. Just reach out to us and we will work with you and your child.
Thank you for partnering with us in the education of your child. We are all doing the best that we can and we know you are too. Hang in there- we will get through this together. Take care!
Mr. Poell
The USD 322 board of education of the Onaga public schools has hired an interim Superintendent for the 2020-2021 School year. He is a long time experienced administrator from the state of Nebraska. --
Hello USD 322, My name is Dan Polk, and my wife Deb and I are very excited about moving to the district. I was born in the panhandle of Nebraska and graduated high school in the Nebraska Sand Hills in a class of 18. My wife graduated from Papillion, Nebraska in a class of 460. I entered my education career as a teacher and coach and quickly worked my way into my first principal position by the time I was 30 years old, and my first Superintendent position by 35. I have always stayed in smaller school districts as I prefer being able to communicate and connect with students as well as staff and parents. I have only been at three districts as an administrator with 21 years at just two of them. After 8 years in my current district, I am leaving a two-year contract offer and coming to USD 322. Deb and I have been married for 33 years in June and have 4 grown children. Jessica is a mental health counselor in Yankton, SD; Jacob is a teacher and coach in Utica, NE at Centennial Public schools; Zachary is a 6'10" sports director and play-by-play announcer in Windom MN; and Kaitlyn just graduated a semester early from Morningside in Sioux City, IA with degrees in communication and Non-profit business management. They all played one form or another of college athletics. The older two are married and the youngest is supposed to Marry in late July. We hope to get to know you all very soon. GO BUFFS!
Hello BFC Families! We are having BFC after-school meetings for the 4th-8th graders at 3:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the end of April on Zoom. Our next one is tomorrow afternoon, April 23. We really would like for everyone to attend.We do have options to offer:Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:00 or 3:30Mondays & Wednesdays at 1:00 or 3:30. Please reply to linckt@usd322.org with your preference and we will choose the majority. Thanks.
Wondering what to do during these hard times of being forced to stay at home? You can stay active and stay in shape by working out. you’re still in athletics, this will get you prepared for the fall season and potentially put you ahead of the progress made from other athletes.
It’s very hard to find inspiration during these hard times, but keep your head up! My family has been finding some fun activities to do like putting cartoon characters and inspirational quotes on our sidewalk to encourage others.
Mayginnes Named to Best of Kansas Preps
Morgan Mayginnes, a senior at Onaga High School, has been named a recipient of The Topeka Capital-Journal’s Best of Kansas Preps Award. This recognition honors the best high school athletes in the state of Kansas. Sponsored by the Capital-Journal, the University of Kansas Health System – St. Francis Center, and Envista Credit Union, the awards aim to recognize athletes who have worked hard toward a goal and have been an inspiration on the field of play, in the gym, on the mat, in the classroom and in the hallways of our schools in Kansas.
Mayginnes, a wrestler who won 1st in the 155-pound division of the Inaugural State Girls Wrestling Tournament held in February, has wrestled all four years of high school, while participating in volleyball, track and softball, too. Involved in the Federation Wrestling Program herself and guiding young wrestlers at the local level, she has helped build the Onaga program to a higher competitive degree. Signing a letter of intent to wrestle at Baker University this fall, Mayginnes plans to start on a career by going into Early Elementary Education.
Being the first Onaga athlete selected for this award, Mayginnes is also the Girls Wrestler of the Year, which is a top honor. Traditionally, to recognize these student athletes a banquet has been held—but with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, a star-studded awards show will be available at no charge at 6 p.m. CDT on Thursday, June 18. The show will feature more than 20 well-known professional athletes as hosts and announcers, providing an on-demand broadcast to maintain the tradition of honoring hundreds of student athletes for all the hard work and dedication in their sport during the past school year.
The USD322 board of education of the Onaga public schools has hired an interim Superintendent for the 2020-2021 School year . He is a long time experienced administrator from the state of Nebraska.
Hello USD322, My name is Dan Polk, and my wife Deb and I are very excited about moving to the district. I was born in the panhandle of Nebraska and graduated high school in the Nebraska Sand Hills in a class of 18. My wife graduated from Papillion, Nebraska in a class of 460. I entered my education career as a teacher and coach and quickly worked my way into my first principal position by the time I was 30 years old, and my first Superintendent position by 35. I have always stayed in smaller school districts as I prefer being able to communicate and connect with students as well as staff and parents. I have only been at three districts as an administrator with 21 years at just two of them. After 8 years at my current district, I am leaving a two-year contract offer and coming to USD322. Deb and I have been married for 33 years in June and have 4 grown children. Jessica is a mental health counselor in Yankton, SD; Jacob is a teacher and coach in Utica, NE at Centennial Public schools; Zachary is a 6'10" sports director and play-by-play announcer in Windom MN; and Kaitlyn just graduated a semester early from Morningside in Sioux City, IA with degrees in communication and Non-profit business management. They all played one form or another of college athletics. The older two are married and the youngest is supposed to Marry in late July. We hope to get to know you all very soon. GO BUFFS!
Over the break, students have been receiving workouts from the Rack Performance app. Rack Performance did a social media challenge, which required a post-workout picture and the screen of the completed workout. Here are Laura and Eva Krohn, Emma Kolterman, and Grace Wegner.
Greetings all Buffalo Fun Club members and parents!
The BFC after-school and out-of-school staff would like to announce pre-enrollment for the June summer school session. Although we do not know what Summer BFC will look like as of yet, we will “Begin with the end in mind”. We are seeking students who would like to attend BFC summer sessions through virtual learning and Zoom meetings. The June session dates are May 26-June 19 and will be for students who were in Mrs. Ringel’s Pre-K classroom and students in the 4th-8th grades during the 2019-2020 school year.
*Please email Thelma Linck at linckt@usd322.org to pre-enroll your student(s). The total number of enrollees, and the number of students by age group for BFC Summer session is limited, so please be prompt with your replies. Pre-enrollment will end April 30 Enrollment forms will be emailed to families at a later date. Information about the July session of Summer Buffalo Fun Club will be announced at a later date.
Thank you for your support and all that you do.
I would like to wish everyone a happy Earth Day this Wednesday, April 22nd. Hope everyone can get outside and enjoy this weather during this time. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
March 2nd is the anniversary of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, author of many well-loved children’s books. I would like to share this Dr. Seuss quote because I like to read.
Week 3 - Healthy Habits
Continuous Learning Plan Survey: We have had a successful first two weeks of student learning! In order to continue to provide the most meaningful learning experiences for our students moving forward, we want to periodically seek feedback throughout this process.
Therefore, we are asking all parents of USD 322 students to please complete this short continuous learning plan survey by clicking on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3RQHZST
Thank you to the cooks and staff who are helping to provide and deliver school lunch and breakfast every day for the students during this pandemic.
