USD 322 Statement on the School Bond Vote:
USD 322 Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote on November 5th. The choices we make each election day have a lasting impact on our community and we should never take for granted the right we have to make those choices. While voters chose to not pass the bond issue for the new elementary school, it does not eliminate the dire condition our elementary building is in and the need to replace it.
The district will continue moving forward to do what is best for students and meet the needs of our families. Therefore, the district will promote continued dialog on this project to gain more insight from all stakeholders. We want your voice to be heard, so please be on the lookout for a survey coming in the near future to voice your opinions on the bond issue.
The school is the heartbeat of a small vibrant community, and we need to continue to effectively prepare our students to be successful learners and leaders in the 21st century.
All Onaga art classes created brightly colored stars and hands for our art bulletin board. Check this out in person in the hallway between Mrs. Marten’s and Mr. Koch’s room. Reach for the Stars!
On November 4th, Girls Wrestling State rankings were published and Onaga High School senior Morgan Mayginnes is ranked 1st in of Kansas in her weight class. Congratulations and good luck on the upcoming season!
Early this week, Onaga Elementary preschoolers were learning how to listen to directions and concepts such as up, down, around, in and out using colorful scarves and hula-hoops.
Last week, Onaga Elementary kindergarteners were learning their “Initial Sounds” while playing a game of Bingo with Mrs. Marten.
After the conclusion of the volleyball and football seasons, basketball and wrestling are next up. Junior high teams continue to practice as seen with Maria Krohn(left) and Kylie Venneberg(right) in Girls’ Basketball. Scholars Bowl and Chess have also started recently. Let’s work for successful seasons, go Buffaloes!
The students of Onaga Grade School participated in a vocal concert on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Thanks to Ms. Fitzjarrald and the students for an excellent concert.
The OHS winter sports meeting is tonight in the Auditorium @ 5:45 for student athletes and their parents. If you are unable to attend, please have your student get the form from their coach. Forms must be turned in before the first game, or they will not participate.
Buffer week is this week, and, per KSHSAA Rules, it’s a week of no sports or sports practice. Buffer Week is put in place to make sure kids don’t go in after school to practice basketball or wrestling as an unfair advantage to the teams still in the playoffs.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Veterans Day Presentation on Monday. We’d like to share special recognition of the service of our “Spotlight” Veterans: Mr. Dennis Kelly (Vietnam), Mr. Dale Kolterman (Vietnam), and Mr. Courtland Dodds (World War II). You are appreciated!
Attention families of the after-school Buffalo Fun Club! Family Night is November 18, 5:15-6:45. We are serving chili; the guest speaker is Officer Dan Costlow with his K-9; plus games and activities. Please RSVP by email to linckt@usd322.org before Friday, November 15. We look forward to seeing you.
World Kindness Day. Challenge=2 random acts of kindness completed by each person 2morrow! Spread kindness.
We would like to thank everyone who attended the Veterans Day Program at Onaga High School. Here are two veterans who attended the program. On the left is Gene Gilsdorf (Vietnam) and on the right is Kip Cress (Active Service during Cold War). Thank you for your service!
Veterans Day was yesterday, 11/11/19. The Senior U.S. Government Class led the program. Many veterans were acknowledged for the sacrifices that they made for this country and the freedom they have given us. We salute our veterans.
Yesterday during the Onaga Veterans Day Program the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes recited poems that included “Guard Duty”, “Choppers”, and “In Flander’s Fields”, then all together they sang “America the Beautiful”.
Tuesday, November 5th, marked the 5th week of student-led TLIM team building exercises. The eighth graders are trying to move hula hoops around a circle without unlinking arms. In this exercise, the team that works together the best wins the game!
Congratulations to the following wrestlers on medaling at the tournament this last weekend.
Zach Peters- 2nd place
Tatum Lara- 3rd place
Wyatt Boggs- 3rd place
The dental screening event that was planned for Monday, Nov 11, has been postponed to a later date. Details TBA as soon as possible regarding new date. Thank you.
OHS & OJH held the first student-led Professional Learning Community day on 10.30.19. The PLC day had several events that students could learn from, including Sewing, Dancing, Car Maintenance, Self-Defense, and Drones. Here are some of the students learning how a drone works.
Hungry??? As the Holidays begin to creep up on us, be sure to remember our School Food Pantry and Caring Closet. Many Holiday food items like potatoes, corn, greens beans, pie crusts and pie fillings, are waiting to make it to your table. We will also continue to stock cereal, ground beef, milk, cheese, hamburger helper kits and other items. Some of the items in our caring closet include laundry soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes, feminine products. Please contact Juley Kolterman at koltermanju@usd322.org or by calling the school at (785)889-7101.