USD 322 Families:
With the extreme heat this week, we are advising families who can, to come pick up their students after school rather than ride the bus. We plan to take extra precautions this week related to heat and wellness, including for those who need to ride the bus. Please encourage your child to stay hydrated and communicate with their bus driver if they do not feel well. We encourage all students to bring a water bottle this week. Please communicate any transportation changes with the office. Stay alert and safe!
"Parents of 7/8th grade FB players:
Due to extreme heat next week, JH FB practice will look different.
Monday, Aug. 21-25:
FB practice inside the school from 2:02-3:30.
Monday, Aug. 21-25:
FB practice outside from 6:45 (players are dressed out and on the field at 6:45) through 7:30 am.
Thank you for your flexibility.
Holton Parks and Rec flag football forms were sent home yesterday. If your child is interested in playing this fall, please return those forms to Tina in the elementary office by Tuesday, August 22nd.
Temps are rising and practices are getting warm. Luckily, we have the immersion tanks out and the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature device. This device takes into account ambient temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle, direct sunlight, and cloud cover. WBGT provides vital information for schools to use in helping school administration to determine if conditions are appropriate to hold activity programs during hot weather. USD 322 holds safety as a high priority!
The school year has officially begun and that means that school pictures are right around the corner! School pictures will be taken next Wednesday, August 23rd, throughout the school day beginning that morning. Fall sports pictures will also be taken later that afternoon with middle school sports taking place during 5th block, and high school sports right after school.
Athletes, with temperatures on the rise again...practice times might change. Connect with your coaches when in doubt.
Today is the last day to order your 2023-2024 junior high athletics apparel. Orders must be placed by midnight tonight, and you can find a link both at the bottom of this message and on the district website at the top of the homepage.
https://midwestinkco.chipply.com/onagajrhigh/store.aspx
Reminder 3rd-6th grade VB league sign up by this Saturday 8/19
USD 322 is actively seeking applicants for substitute positions.
IMMEDIATE OPENING
Substitute Cook in the Kitchen
The substitute pools for the following are lower than normal. Please share with anyone who may be interested:
-Classroom Subs
-Sub Bus Drivers
Applications are located on the District Website:
https://www.usd322.org/documents/employment-applications/34582
Email applications to Ann Hermreck - hermrecka@usd322.org
For more information, call the District Office: 785-889-4614
Miss Chelsey Figge joins USD 322 as the new 8th-12th Agriculture and Biology Teacher. She previously taught at Russell High School for 4 years and Substituted at Onaga Schools last year. In addition to teaching, she held various positions as an FFA Advisor and Concessions Manager.
Miss Figge graduated from Onaga High School in 2014, Allen County Community College in 2015, and Kansas State University in 2018. Throughout her college career, she participated in Livestock Judging Team, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Ag Ed Club and Collegiate Cattle Women. She and her fiance, Matt Rahjes (Welder at Caterpillar), live in Onaga.
Miss Figge (soon to be Mrs. Figge-Rahjes in November) is very excited to officially join the Onaga Buffalo Herd!
Fall Practices began August 14 with STUNNING morning weather! #ItStartsWithMe
Here it comes!
First Day of School (K-12) - August 17 Half Day | 8a-12:30p
Preschool Begins: August 18
Here comes the New School Year!
On August 16, meet your student's teacher and drop off supplies. Then grab supper from the Music Department spaghetti fundraiser. We'll even have a snow cone truck!
Any JH football players who are wearing braces will want to purchase a special mouthguard specifically for braces/orthodontics. The school provided ones are not made for braces and also require the boiling process to fit.
Monday morning = no helmet practice. We will distribute helmets during equip. checkout that evening. School provided mouthpieces will be sent home Monday after practice and players will want to get them fitted before Tue morning practice with helmets on. Thank you.
The school year is just around the corner, and with that comes the beginning of the new sports season. This year, in an effort to make shirt ordering for parents and student-athletes easier, the junior high will have one shirt that will encompass all sports.
If you would like to order your 2023-2024 junior high athletics t-shirt, long sleeve, or hoodie for this year, follow the link below. Your orders must be placed by midnight on August 16th and should be ready to be delivered within two weeks, just in time for the first football and volleyball games.
https://midwestinkco.chipply.com/onagajrhigh/store.aspx
Families – Welcome letters with back-to-school info are at this link: https://bit.ly/3OuKw5p Call the school offices with any questions. See you next week!
Athletes: all required forms are due TODAY by 3:00pm. This includes physical, concussion form, appendix C & D, and videos. If this is incomplete, no practice.
Football equipment check out will be Friday August 11th 8-9:30 am at the Maintenance Building. If you have questions or concerns contact Coach Kolterman 785-844-2312. Thanks.
Athletes: all required forms are due Friday, August 11 by 3:00pm. This includes physical, concussion form, appendix C & D, and videos. If this is incomplete, no practice.
The first day of JH FB practice is Mon, Aug. 14 6:30-8am. Meet in the cafeteria promptly @ 6:30am. Wear cleats to practice but not inside school. Completed physical on file & completed heat safety/concussion videos to participate. Equipment checkout 6-8pm Mon night. Any questions, please email poellt@usd322.org. Thank you