These Algebra 2 students in Mrs. Kocher's class have become very creative in how to get their juices flowing when worn out at the end of the day. Earlier this year they incorporated "Algebra Aerobics" to help them focus on the task at hand, learning new math concepts. A great way to refocus and stay on task! (Notice the last picture where the girls did a great job spelling "Onaga")
District Resources through the Caring Closet
The volleyball team is sending its JV squad to Centralia tonight for its annual JV quad with the Panthers, Jackson Heights, and Nemaha Central. Action gets underway at 5:00 this evening.
Good luck tonight ladies! GO BUFFALOES!!!
VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
Here are the activities coming up this week!
The junior high volleyball team wraps up its season today in Onaga at the Oregon Trail League tournament. The girls got underway with pool play at 9:00am this morning against Axtell, they now get ready to take on Centralia, then they will wrap up their day.
Good luck today ladies! GO BUFFALOES!!!
VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball
Local health department comes to surrounding schools every year in the fall to provide flu vaccines to students. The flu clinic in Onaga this year will be held on Monday, October 16th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. A vaccine consent form WITH a copy of insurance card must be given to school nurse by Thursday, October 12th. No vaccine will be given without written consent.
If you have any questions or need further instruction, please contact Sierra at nurse@usd322.org. You can find the flu consent form by following the link below, or you can find it and all other nurse-related forms by visiting the "Student Health" page on the district website, a link for which can be found below.
FLU CONSENT
PDF - https://5il.co/26g6p
Word - https://5il.co/26g6q
STUDENT HEALTH PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/student-healthrn
Due to weather, homecoming parade location has changed to the front of the school at 2:15. Homecoming Pep Rally begins directly after in the north gym. See you soon!
It's homecoming in Onaga today and the football team is getting ramped up to take on Christ Prep Academy out of Kansas City tonight. Festivities have been going on at the school all week, and the students will show off their floats at the parade this afternoon at 2:15pm. They will leave the school and head down main street, then will stop in front of the bank/pharmacy for a pep rally. The Buffaloes and Patriots will kick off later at 7:00pm, and the crowning of this year's king and queen will take place after the game.
Good luck to our candidates and the football team tonight! GO BUFFALOES!!!
FOOTBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/football
Tuesday night was senior night for the high school volleyball team, and it also took place during Officials Appreciation Week. Before the girls' last game, the seniors and their parents were recognized, then the eight officials that were working the games that night were also recognized. Then the players from Onaga, Axtell, Blue Valley, and Troy joined them for a picture.
Officiating numbers throughout the country are dropping at an alarming rate. They make countless sacrifices and spend their evenings travelling around the state to make sure that our student-athletes have the opportunity to play the games that they love. Games around the country, and even in Kansas, are being cancelled due to the lack of officials. So next time you attend an event where there are officials, stop and say thanks for all they do. Enjoy the game. Officials are making a big difference in the lives of our youth, and they aren't thanked enough for giving up time in their own lives and with their families to make ours and our students' better.
The junior high volleyball and football teams are winding down their seasons and will play their final non-league contests of the year tonight when they head to Randolph for tilts against the Rams. The volleyball will kick things off at 5:00pm, while the football team will be looking for its third straight win and fourth in their last five games when it kicks off at 6:30pm.
Good luck to both teams! GO BUFFALOES!!!
VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball
FOOTBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high
It's senior night at Onaga this evening for both the volleyball and cross country teams. The volleyball team is hosting a quad beginning this afternoon, with the JV kicking things off at 3:45pm against Axtell. The varsity gets rolling at 5:00pm when they also take on the Eagles. The senior night festivities for the six volleyball players and two cross country runners will take place after the Buffaloes' second game of the night against Blue Valley.
Good luck to the volleyball team tonight! Volleyball and cross country seniors, and their parents, thank you for your years of commitment to Onaga athletics and the countless hours of time sacrificed for Buffalo volleyball and cross country. Enjoy your night of recognition. GO BUFFALOES!!!
VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
USD 322: Families,
Kansas Gas and Hood Plumbing-Electric-Gas have been onsite all afternoon making the necessary repairs and thoroughly checking the facility including all gas applicances. Early this evening, we were given the all-clear for normal session to resume tomorrow.
In addition to the servicemen working so diligently on our facilities, I want to personally thank our staff for pulling together on such short notice to feed and dismiss our students in such a collaborative and orderly fashion. Not only were staff stepping in to assist where needed, high school students also assisted with serving elementary meals and helping elementary students through dismissal processes. I am so proud of the generosity shown, the calmness demonstrated, and the leadership of all involved to organize such a prompt departure.
We truly appreciate the flexibility of our families and community when the unforeseen arises. We look forward to seeing everyone again in the morning!
With greatest appreciation,
-Trevor W. Ashcraft
USD 322 Superintendent
Due to the gas line issue at the school today, the junior high volleyball triangular that was scheduled for today at 4:00pm in Onaga has been canceled. The games will not be made up.
USD 322: Families, out of precaution, we will be sending students home starting at 12:30. We discovered a gas smell outside and immediately notified Kansas Gas. Kansas Gas has assured us that since it is small, above ground, and outside the building, all students and staff are safe. Due to the need to shut of the gas for repairs and the extensive checks following, we will send all students and staff home starting at 12:30 to allow them repairmen space to work. Buses will run at 12:30. If you would like to pick-up your student, please do so SOUTH of the building. Please avoid the bus lane.
It's homecoming week at USD 322! Here are the scheduled events planned for the week!
The yearbook staff and Mrs. Claycamp have been hard at work already this year preparing for this year's edition. They'll continue to do so, and are asking for your order form to be filled out as soon as you are able so that they can prepare for the number of books they will be ordering. Follow the link below to fill out your order form, and please note that the deadline to order them is December 1st.
https://5il.co/265eq
Here are last week's PE award winners! These students had an outstanding week showing good teamwork, sportsmanship, participation, and hustle!
Kindergarten-Brody Baxter
1st grade-Evelynn Rezac
2nd grade-Katelyn Rager
3rd grade-Brynn Hutfles
4th grade-Lena Krohn
5th grade-Isabel McKinsey
Mrs. Thomas's 7th grade science students took a field trip to the Konza Biological Research Station this week. They learned about different management practices and how this effects biodiversity on the tall grass prairie. A great hands-on science trip that the kids thoroughly enjoyed!
The high school volleyball team is set to host its annual invitational tournament on Saturday morning, and they'll get things rolling with the first game at 8:00am when they take on Kickapoo Nation. All of their games throughout the day will be played in the north gym, though game times after their first match are tentative, as they will depend on how fast or slow the day goes.
The C-Team is also hosting a quad and will get things rolling at 8:00am as well when they play Blue Valley. As with the varsity, all subsequent game times are tentative depending on the speed at which the tournament is running.
Good luck tomorrow girls! GO BUFFALOES!!!
VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball
It's game day in Onaga, as the Buffaloes head on the road to take on Riverside. The two teams are both in District #4 and are looking for their first wins as they try to set themselves up for a postseason opportunity. Onaga is coming off of a loss to Centralia, while Riverside lost to Jackson Heights in week three. The winner tonight would put them in at least a share of third place in the district. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm in Wathena.
Good luck tonight boys! GO BUFFALOES!!!
FOOTBALL TEAM PAGE
https://www.usd322.org/page/football
