Due to the impending weather coming, Onaga Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 17th. All activities will be rescheduled.
Unless school is cancelled, the 1st through 3rd grade students are competing in the annual spelling bee tomorrow, January 17, at 8:30 a.m. This is an opportunity to see our students put their skills to the test, so join us in the auditorium.
Good afternoon! Over Christmas break we had new phones installed. Unfortunately, right now we (Karen and Gayla) are unable to access their voicemail. So if you called and left a message in regards to your student, please verify with us that we received your information. We are sorry for the inconvenience and should have it fixed shortly! Have a good evening!
Our Spirit Squad worked hard to bring a new dance to the audience that attended the home basketball game against Axtell on January 7. The Spirit Squad is working diligently to bring fresh content to audiences, such as the upcoming Cheer Clinic being performed on January 28th.
Onaga Jr. High Basketball game with Centralia has been rescheduled for the following date:
Thursday, January 30 Onaga vs Centralia
North Gym 6:00 A-girls followed by A-boys
South Gym 6:00 B-boys followed by B-girls
The USD 322 regular Board of Education meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, January 15th @ 6:00pm.
Due to ice, Onaga Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 13th. All activities on the calendar for tomorrow night will be rescheduled.
Due to ice, there is no youth basketball and no open gym this evening. Thank you.
Rescheduling our cancelled Onaga High School basketball game against Valley Hts. for Thursday, January 16, 2020. Order of games will be:
North Gym 5:00 1/2 B-girls
South Gym 5:45 B-boys followed by 1/2 C-boys
North Gym 6:00 Varsity Girls followed by Varsity Boys
Spelling Bee will be next Friday, January 17 in the Auditorium. There will be a mini spelling bee (grades 1-3, teacher nominations) at 9am, followed with the spelling bee at 10am. All students grades 4-8 are invited to compete! Contact Mrs. Krause for study lists at krausem@usd322.org
Due to the approaching weather coming this afternoon and evening, Onaga Schools will be releasing students at 12:30pm today. All students will be fed lunch before being released. All activities for this evening and tomorrow are canceled.
Did you know that Pre-k thru 6 has a Leadership showcase? The students have worked on what a good leader is to them, and then they are featured for the week! If you are ever in the grade school, make sure and stop by (it is around the corner from the grade school office!!)
OHS Junior English class turned their 60s research papers into projects to share with other students.
Parents of Buffalo Fun Club. We had an extra long character education lesson today, so our homework time was shortened. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Make sure to come support our high school girls’ and boys’ basketball teams play against Valley Heights and see the major improvements they’ve made since last season. The JV games start at 5:00 P.M tomorrow at the high school.
Personal Cell Phones and Electronic Equipment
K-6 student cell phones may not be powered on in the school building from 7:45 am - 3:30 pm on the days when school is in session. Students should secure their device in a secured area in the elementary classroom. Students needing to make a call, with their teacher's permission, may come to the office and make a call in the office using their cell phone. Cell phones and electronic equipment may not be powered on in a student's possession in school restrooms and/or locker rooms at any time (2 weeks detentions, ISS or OSS may be assigned by the principal). Phones discovered on or in use inappropriately will be confiscated until a parent/guardian can claim the item from the office.
7-12 students may use cell phones during passing periods and during lunch. Student cell phones are not allowed in the classroom without administration permission. Cell phones and electronic equipment may not be powered on in a student's possession in school restrooms and/or locker rooms at any time (2 weeks detention, ISS or OSS may be assigned by the principal). Phones discovered on or in use inappropriately will be confiscated until a parent/guardian can claim the item from the office. Teachers may designate a location within their classroom where students are to deposit their phones at the beginning of class. If students refuse, this is considered insubordination, and well be dealt with under the discipline policy.
Personal electronic equipment (visual, auditory, ipods, walkman, mp3 player, ect.) may not be used by the students in school without teacher permission. Teachers have the authority to confiscate the items. Confiscated items will be delivered to the office and may require parent/guardian to reclaim the electronic equipment. USD 322 is not liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices, cell phones, or personal items brought to school.
Order of basketball games Tuesday, January 14 for the Onaga High School @ Troy High School
Playing in one gym -
4:30 p.m. 1/2 JV Girls followed by 1/2 JV Boys
6:00 p.m. V Girls followed by V Boys
Tomorrow's theme for the home basketball game is white out. We would like fans and students to participate! Come out and cheer on the BUFFS! Tip off for the JV girls game is at 5:00!
Please remember that Buffalo Fun Club starts again on Monday, January 6.
Onaga Jr. High basketball home game with Doniphan West that was cancelled before break has been re-scheduled for Monday, January 6. Order of games will be 6:00 pm A-girls and B-boys 7:15 A-boys and B-girls.
Onaga High School will begin the second half of their season hosting Axtell on Tuesday, January 7. JV-girls will begin play at 5:00 p.m. in the North Gym. JV-boys will play at 5:45 p.m. in the South Gym. Varsity girls will play in the North Gym @ 6:00 p.m. followed by the Varsity boys. The C-team boys game has been cancelled.