Onaga USD 322 - Onaga | Havensville | Wheaton

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!

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

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

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

The junior high football team notched another win tonight, thumping Axtell for their second straight win and third in their last four games. Great job boys, keep up the good work and finish your season strong! https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high

The results are in, and the student body at Onaga High School has chosen their homecoming candidates! The queen candidates are, from left to right, Natalie Jeanneret, Brianna Bates, Kylie Venneberg, and Rylie Honas. King candidates, from left to right, are Hunter Lamond, Konnor Nider, Tatum Lara, and Rayce Fisher. Spirt week will be next week, with more information on specific themes for each day of the week to come. The homecoming parade will be next Friday afternoon, October 6th, and the football game will be that night when the Buffaloes host Christ Prep Academy out of Kansas City at 7:00pm. The selection of homecoming king and queen will take place that evening as well, and the students will have a dance to cap off the night. Expect more details on all of these events next in the coming days!

The American Flag is a time-honored symbol of freedom and liberty. For 247 years, Americans have honored this representation of democratic life. In USD 322, we hope to continue the respect and honor shone to the flag. As you can see on this beautiful September day, both state and national flags are flying high. A newly formed middle school student group will soon take the lead on raising and lowering the flag. Over the past few weeks, intricate plans have been taking place behind the scenes to form a middle school Student Focus Group with the purpose of improving the middle school community, give voice to middle school students, and develop responsibility by taking ownership in planning and coordinating middle school functions. This group will work through an introductory exposure to parliamentary procedure, the basic rules for governing civil and democratic meetings. Through these functioning, the group will develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills such as problem solving, gratitude, encouragement, and leadership while tackling local concerns such as anti-bullying practices. The Student Focus Group is comprised of nine middle school students: three student representatives from each of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Two of these three per grade level are elected by their fellow classmates, and one per grade level is elected by the middle school teachers. Over the next few weeks, this group will work with the local Lion’s Club to learn proper flag handling. Once this training is complete, the student group will be responsible for the daily raising and lowering of the flags. We are extremely thankful to our local organizations for assisting in these civic engagement and learning practices for our students. There is a myriad of knowledge and history available within our community, and we are thankful to those who are willing to impart these attributes to our students through these partnerships. Until the students take ownership of the flag handling responsibilities, they will be handled by adult staff members within the building.

The junior high football and volleyball teams are in the final weeks of their seasons and are heading on the road once again tonight for Oregon Trail League contests at Axtell. The volleyball team gets rolling at 5:00pm, and the football team will wrap up the night with their game kicking off at 6:30pm. Good luck to both teams tonight! GO BUFFALOES!!! FOOTBALL TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball

Railroad Safety week was last week, September 18th through the 24th. Sheriff Jager and Deputy Frank from the Safe Kids Coalition visited Mrs. Kramer's kindergartners on Friday, September 22nd. They read a book called "Clifford and the Railroad Crossing" to teach the children about railroad safety. Each student received a book and sticker to take home, and they also donated a couple of extra books to the school library. Thank you to our guests, Sheriff Jager and Deputy Frank!

The high school volleyball team is on the road tonight for a TVL triangular, as they head to Troy for games against the Trojans and Doniphan West. The JV gets rolling at 4:00pm this afternoon in their south gym, while the varsity gets started at 5:00pm in the north gym. Good luck tonight girls! GO BUFFALOES!!! VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball

Two teams are hosting events in Onaga tonight with the junior high volleyball and high school JV football teams both in action. The junior high volleyball team will be hosting Frankfort, Flint Hills Christian, and Linn in a quad that begins at 4:00pm. The JV football team is also playing in Onaga as they host St. Marys Academy. Kickoff is set for 6:00pm at the Rosenfield Sports Complex. Good luck to both teams today! GO BUFFALOES!!!

Get $1,000 through the Governor's KEEP program! • There are no fees to apply or participate in the program • Multiple students per household can apply • Awards can be used on academic camps, classes, tutoring, school supplies and technology, and more KEEP provides qualifying parents and guardians with a one-time $1,000 award per student to pay for educational goods and services such as tutoring and school supplies. The State is encouraging families to apply at www.keep.ks.gov while the program remains open. Completed applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once enough applications are received to award all funding, the program will enter into a hold status and applications received after that date will only be reviewed if funding remains available. The program will remain open for claims submissions, as beneficiaries have one year after their award date to use the funds.

PATHS is selling trash bags again and will be until next Thursday, October 5th. This is PATHS main fundraiser every year and all proceeds go to a great cause. They provide many services to the students at USD 322, and it's fundraisers like this that allow them to do so. Grade schoolers at the school are selling them and the class who sells the most will get an ice cream party! So get your trash bags before it's too late!