Onaga USD 322 - Onaga | Havensville | Wheaton

Ms. Kolterman’s 6th Grade science classes have been busy preparing and presenting their final projects. The project consisted of students picking a science topic they are interested in, then creating a lesson for their class. The lesson had to include a teaching portion, a hands-on activity, and an assessment of knowledge gained. The students went above and beyond choosing topics that ranged from the cardiovascular system, to how music affects the brain, to the digestive system of a horse. Great job 6th grade!

USD 322’s "Kansas Hunter Education in our Schools Program" is a part of Mrs. Thomas's junior high OREO class. This year's program was wildly successful, is it graduated 31 7th and 8th grade students with their hunter education certificates. Those certifications are good for life for all of the students. Congratulations to the students who completed the program, and thanks to Mrs. Thomas for yet another innovative idea to get our students hands-on life lessons that will benefit them for years to come!

Last Friday, the O'Club got to enjoy a day of fun as a reward for the hard work they've put in this year towards Onaga athletics. The group decided on Main Event in Olathe as their destination, and ended the day with a little time spent at Legends in Kansas City. It was a great day had by a great group of kids that sacrifice a lot of time for Onaga athletics!

The track team is gearing up for their final meet before postseason as they head to Washington County today for the TVL meet. The field events today begin at 3:00pm with both the varsity and JV participating in separate meets at the same location. To take a look at results, see the roster, and more, head over to the track team's page on the district website, a link for which can be found below. Good luck to our track athletes today, GO BUFFALOES!!! https://www.usd322.org/page/track

Mrs. Huerter’s class recently created their own dream home blueprints for their final Math project. Mr. Goudy, who went to school to become an architect, came to talk to the class about how to implement their plans. A great way to apply math skills!

The regional brackets are set for both the baseball and softball teams. The baseball team is the #1 seed in their regional after finishing 15-3. The will play Monday, May 15th, in the final of three games that day in Onaga. They will play the winner of the play-in game between #8 seed Blue Valley (3-14) and #9 seed Horton (2-18). Games begin at 2:00pm that day and there will be a 25 minute break between games. The semifinals and championship will be played on Wednesday, May 17th in Onaga beginning at 2:00pm. The softball team enters regional play as the #5 seed after finishing 9-9 this season. They will play #4 seeded Jackson Heights (7-5) in the first of four games on Tuesday, May 16th, in Alma. That game time is set for 2:00pm. The semifinals and championship will be played on Wednesday, May 17th in Alma beginning at 2:00pm. To see the full brackets and to keep up with regional results throughout the tournaments, head over to each team's page on the district website, links for which can be found below. Good luck to both teams next week, GO BUFFALOES!!! BASEBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/baseball SOFTBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/softball

Just a reminder in case you missed it on the school calendar, the Onaga High School Sports Banquet is tonight! Things will kick off at 6:30pm beginning with the fall sports, which will then be followed by winter sports, then spring sports to cap off the night. The Booster Club will be serving cake and refreshments, so feel free to come a little early and enjoy those before we get things rolling. We look forward to seeing you all this evening as we recognize the efforts of our student-athletes!

USD 322 Patrons, Community, and Staff: Due to the unpredictability of the weather, we will reschedule the Strategic Planning session. We will always seek to put the safety of our students and stakeholders first. A new date and time will be shared soon. We appreciate your understanding and dedication to the our improvement process. -Trevor W. Ashcraft Superintendent

With the impending storms, the decision has been made to cancel tonight's baseball and softball games in Onaga against ACCHS. With final records for regionals due tonight, the games will not be made up. The baseball team's next game will be on Monday, May 15th in Onaga, which will be the first round of regionals. Their semifinals and championship games will also be in Onaga on Wednesday. The softball team's first round of regionals will be played on Tuesday, May 16th at Wabaunsee. Their semifinals and championship games will also be played on Wednesday, May 17th in Alma.

Just a reminder that the high school greenhouse is having their annual plant sale beginning today! Mrs. Greenlee's students will be selling them to anyone in community that is interested. Plants range in cost from between $15 and $30. The greenhouse is open for sales today during the community service day, and will remain open the remainder of the week during 2nd and 3rd hours (9:11am-10:50am). For more information, please contact Mrs. Greenlee at greenleet@usd322 org and 785-889-4042.

​We would like to extend our congratulations to the latest inductees of the Onaga Chapter of the National Honor Society. To become a member, candidates must submit an application that highlights their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. We are pleased to announce that the following students were recognized for these qualities at the induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 26: Jaeden Abitz, Bridgett Campbell, Atalie Conger, Delaney Figge, Annie Force, Gavin Goodrum, Vanessa Koelling, L.J. Koelzer, and Savannah Kolterman. ​Congratulations once again to our new inductees!

Spring sports are winding down as the final week of events before postseason is upon us. Today, the golf and track teams are in action as the golf team heads to the TVL meet in Seneca and the track team hosts its JV meet in Onaga. The golf team is set to hit the links at 3:00pm in their final meet before regionals next Monday. The track team is also competing for the final time before postseason action as the varsity and JV teams compete at the TVL meet in Washington on Thursday. The JV meet in Onaga begins with field events at 3:00pm at the Rosenfield Sports Complex, with running events starting at 4:30pm. To check out results, look at team history, and more, head over to each program's page on the district website, links for which can be found below. Good luck to all of our student-athletes today, GO BUFFALOES!!! GOLF https://www.usd322.org/page/golf TRACK https://www.usd322.org/page/track

The high school greenhouse is selling plants! Mrs. Greenlee's students will be selling them to anyone in community that is interested. Plants range in cost from between $15 and $30 and the greenhouse will open for sales tomorrow during the community service day. The greenhouse will remain open during 2nd and 3rd hours (9:11am-10:50am) the remainder of the week. For more information, please contact Mrs. Greenlee at greenleet@usd322 org and 785-889-4042.

The golf team is on the links today for the last time before the TVL meet coming up Monday at Seneca, as they compete in the Washington County varsity and JV tournament. To check results, head over to the team's page on the district website, a link for which can be found below. Good luck to our golfers today, GO BUFFALOES!!! TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/golf

It's another full day of Onaga athletics, with four teams competing this afternoon. The junior high and high school track teams are both on the road today. The junior high team is in Frankfort for the OTL meet, their final one of the season. Running events are just now underway as they look to finish their seasons strong. The high school team is at Valley Heights today and field events began just 15 minutes ago. For the varsity, it's their final competition before TVL next Thursday, while the JV has a home meet on Monday before league competition. Meanwhile, the baseball and softball teams are both at home hosting Valley Falls. The softball team enters at 8-8 on the season, looking to move up in the regional standings where they currently sit at 5th place. They'll look to do so against a 9-9 Dragons team with the first pitch of the double-header set for 4:30pm. The baseball team enters with a record of 13-3 and a state ranking of 6th, as they take on a 14-4 Valley Falls squad in a double-header that will likely determine which of the two teams gets the #1 seed at regionals in 11 days. First pitch for them is also set for 4:30pm, and the games will be broadcasted and livestreamed by KNZA. You can find it on your FM radio dial at 103.9, or listen on their website at maindigitalstream.com. To check out results and rosters, look at the program's history and this year's stats, follow the links below to each team's respective page on the district website. Good luck to all of our student-athletes today, GO BUFFALOES!!! BASEBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/baseball SOFTBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/softball HS TRACK https://www.usd322.org/page/track JH TRACK https://www.usd322.org/page/girls-track-jr-high

The grade school Field Day is coming up on Thursday, May 11th, and Friday, May 12th. Attached is the flyer for each of the three age groups participating and details for each. Parents are invited to attend and enjoy the day with their kids. Here are the times each group will be participating: MAY 11TH 3rd-4th Grades: 9:15am - 12:00pm (football field/track) K-2nd Grades: 12:30pm - 3:00pm (playground behind school) MAY 12TH 5th-6th Grades: 12:30pm - 3:15pm (football field/track)

Mrs. Becker's high school art students have been hard at it lately and their efforts are paying off! In the first photo, sophomore Atalie Conger's "Fireman's Flag" string art piece won her 1st place in the Fiber and Textiles dividion at the Washburn University High School Art Day and Art Competition. Then, at the TVL competition, Atalie's artwork won three ribbons. She received 2nd on her photo "Morning Mist," 3rd on her photo "Canyon's Beauty," and 3rd on her collage "First in and Last Out." Also at the TVL competition, senior Brooklyn Boren won 3rd place with her photo "Winter's Beauty and Light." Congratulations Atalie and Brooklyn!

Buffalo Fun Club Summer Fun is coming up in a little over a month, believe it or not, and that means it's time to sign your kids up! Applications are due May 8th, and more details can be found on the attached flyer.

This week’s Staff Spotlight is on Mrs. Bethany Kolterman. Mrs. Kolterman is our first-grade teacher and this is her first year with us. Thank you, Mrs. Kolterman, for everything you do for us. Favorite color: Sage Green Favorite flower: Daisy Favorite sweet snack: Nerds Favorite salty snack: Soft baked pretzels Favorite Place to Shop: Amazon or Target Favorite Classroom Supplies: Anything calming. Favorite Movie: Spiderman: Far from Home Favorite book: Where the Crawdads Sing Favorite movie: Spiderman: Far from Home Favorite team: Whatever my husband likes. Favorite fast-food restaurant: Raising Canes Favorite sit-down restaurant: McAlister’s Deli Favorite animal: Buffalo Favorite quote: “Be the reason someone smiles today.” :) Favorite Hobby: Reading or Baking How do you wind down at the end of the day: Watch some tv, walk my dog, or sleep Anything else you’d like us to know about you: Nope!

The Buffalo baseball team was featured Monday in it's feature story of the week for "KSHSAA Covered," the news outlet for the Kansas High School Activities Association. Written by longtime Topeka Capital Journal sports writer Brent Maycock, it previews the big matchup coming this Thursday in Onaga when the Buffaloes host Valley Falls in a double-header that will likely determine who the top seed is in their regional. The two teams will square off at 4:30pm at Grover Eddy Field. To read the article in its entirety, follow the link below. And to see results, check out stats, and much more, follow the link to the baseball team's page on the school website. KSHSAA COVERED https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2023/5/1/onaga-valley-falls-eager-for-measuring-stick-doubleheader-north-central-kansas-baseball-standouts.aspx BASEBALL TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/baseball