Onaga USD 322 - Onaga | Havensville | Wheaton

Here are our tentative plans for student checkout. All items (computers, textbooks) need to be brought back to school in trash bags from home. Student checkout will run from June 2- June 4. 7th-12th graders will have designated times (will be communicated shortly) according to their class and will return computers and books to the Commons area. They will go through a checkout list procedure at this time to ensure everything has been returned and have the opportunity to make any payments (lunch, class dues, etc) at this time as well. Elementary students will have designated time slots per family (like we did in March) to enter the west main entrance where there will be tables set up for students to return books and computers. Mrs. Utley will be setting these up with families. Each elementary teacher will have a checklist for their respective class that we will utilize during the process to ensure we get everything back that is needed. Parents will have the opportunity at this time to pay any bills as well.

The summer weights program will start up in June with the specific date and time yet to be determined. Please stay tuned by checking your e-mail, and Google Classroom. This information is coming soon, and Mr. Noel said once he has the information he needs, he will post it everywhere.

The horticulture classes plants are ready to go. The plant sale will be from 2-5 pm beginning Tuesday, May 12, and will continue until the plants are gone. Prices are $1.50 for a 4-pack and each 4" square pot. Hanging baskets are $5.00 each. Please email Mrs. Hampton with questions, hamptonc@usd322.org.

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There will be a simple, 8th grade promotion ceremony held at the football field on July 11 at 7pm. More details will be shared at a later time. Thank you.

The 2020 Senior Graduation will take place on Sat, July 11 at 9am at the football field. The rain date will be Sun, July 12 at 7pm- same location. If restrictions would prevent this from occurring, we will have a virtual graduation in mid-late July. Thanks for your patience.

If any parents are interested in their K-3 child (2019-20 school year) taking part in the virtual KRR program this summer, please contact Mrs. Rempe at rempes@usd322.org. The focus of this program is reading, math and STEM learning. Thank you.

While some restrictions have been lifted and it’s tempting to stop following protective measures, the Covid 19 virus is still serious. It is still important to keep yourself a safe distance away from others (at least 6 feet away), avoid touching your face, and to wash your hands frequently during this time. We must continue to stay safe and stay alert.

Thank you, Alicia Jackson, for everything you do for our school! Happy National Nurse’s Day!

Our cooks are amazing and have served over 14,000 meals since our school building has been shut down.  They are now planning our summer meal program.  All children currently receiving meals will continue to do so unless you wish to cancel by texting 785-456-4640.  If you wish for your child (ages 1-18) to begin receiving meals, please complete this survey by clicking on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJWZXX8

Something you can do while in quarantine is home improvement. It can be as simple as painting the walls, if you have the materials, or tidyng up the house.

There are only a couple weeks left of online schooling! Stay responsible and get your work done and turned in so you can enjoy the warm weather of the summer to come!

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 was the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, so if you get the chance, pick up any trash off the ground or in your yard. It doesn’t matter if it’s Earth Day or not, every day we should help preserve the environment.

With tornado season here, these are some safety tips: Go to a windowless interior room on the lowest level of your house. Get away from the windows. Go to the center of the room. Listen to local area radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest information and updates.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, so it is important that you are making choices to benefit your mental health. A couple of things you could do to refresh your mind, is going outside, reading, or even just staying in and watching TV!

Congratulations to Onaga High School!!!! The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 92 schools as recipients of the 2019 Challenge Awards. The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Since its inception in 2002, more than 1,700 awards have been presented to schools across the state. Certificates of Merit were presented to schools by Kansas State Board of Education members. The Challenge Award recognizes schools for outstanding achievement and uncommon accomplishments based on Kansas assessment results in math and reading, graduation rates, chronic absenteeism rates and the socio-economic status of those taking the test. The Confidence in Public Education Task Force is a nonprofit corporation whose primary purpose is to strengthen confidence in Kansas public education and to increase awareness of the positive aspects of public education in the state. The Task Force was created in 1981. Members of the Task Force include American Association of University Women; Kansas PTA; Kansas Association of School Boards; Kansas National Education Association; Kansas State Board of Education; Kansas State High School Activities Association; Kansas Partners in Education; League of Women Voters – Kansas; and United School Administrators of Kansas. Schools receiving a 2019 Challenge Award are: • Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, Abilene Unified School District 435. • McKinley Elementary School, Abilene USD 435. • Arkansas City Middle School, Arkansas City USD 470. • Frances Willard Elementary School, Arkansas City USD 470. • Jefferson Elementary School, Arkansas City USD 470. • Roosevelt Elementary School, Arkansas City USD 470. • Atchison Middle School, Atchison USD 409. • Burlingame Elementary School, Burlingame USD 454. • Cedar Vale Elementary School, Cedar Vale USD 285. • Anthony Elementary School, Chaparral USD 361. • Harper Elementary School, Chaparral USD 361. • Enterprise Elementary School, Chapman USD 473. • Southeast Elementary School, Cherokee USD 247. • Highland Elementary School, Columbus USD 493. • South Central High School, Comanche County USD 300. • Deerfield Middle School, Deerfield USD 216. • Dodge City Middle School, Dodge City USD 443. • Miller Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443. • Northwest Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443. • Soule Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443. • Wilroads Gardens Elementary School, Dodge City USD 443. • Logan Avenue Elementary School, Emporia USD 253. • Riverside Elementary School, Emporia USD 253 • Flinthills Middle School, Flinthills USD 492. • Liberty Elementary School, Galena USD 499. • Edith Scheuerman Elementary School, Garden City USD 457. • Florence Wilson Elementary School, Garden City USD 457. • Georgia Matthews Elementary School, Garden City USD 457. • Gertrude Walker Elementary School, Garden City USD 457. • Westphalia Elementary School, Garnett USD 365. • Grandview Elementary School, Geary County USD 475. • Westwood Elementary School, Geary County USD 475. • Golden Plains Middle School, Golden Plains USD 316. • Greeley County Junior-Senior High School, Greeley County USD 200. • Yoder Charter Elementary School, Haven USD 312. • Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen, Hutchinson USD 308. • Independence Middle School, Independence USD 446. • Jefferson Elementary School, Independence USD 446. • Argentine Middle School, Kansas City USD 500. • Arrowhead Middle School, Kansas City USD 500. • Bethel Elementary School, Kansas City USD 500. • Emerson Elementary School, Kansas City USD 500. • Frank Rushton Elementary School, Kansas City USD 500. • Plains Elementary School, Kismet-Plains USD 483. • Bartlett Elementary School, Labette County USD 506. • Meadowview Elementary School, Labette County USD 506. • Gridley Elementary School, LeRoy-Gridley USD 245. • Lyons Central Elementary School, Lyons USD 405. • Lyons Middle School, Lyons USD 405. • Macksville Elementary School, Macksville USD 351. • Madison High School, Madison-Virgil USD 386. • Marion Middle School, Marion-Florence USD 408. • Sunset Elementary School, Newton USD 373. • Long Island Middle School, Northern Valley USD 212. • Ridgeview Elementary School, Olathe USD 233. • Washington Elementary School, Olathe USD 233. • Onaga Senior High School, Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton USD 322. • Osage City Middle School, Osage USD 420. • Oswego Neosho Heights Elementary, Oswego USD 504. • Parsons Middle School, Parsons USD 503. • Garfield Elementary School, Parsons USD 503. • Pike Valley Elementary School, Pike Valley USD 426. • Pittsburg Middle School, Pittsburg USD 250. • Westside Elementary School, Pittsburg USD 250. • Rawlins County Junior-Senior High School, Rawlins County USD 105. • Rock Hills Junior-Senior High School, Rock Hills USD 107. • Cottonwood Elementary School, Salina USD 305. • Oakdale Elementary School, Salina USD 305. • Sunset Elementary School, Salina USD 305. • Bluejacket-Flint Elementary School, Shawnee Mission USD 512. • Comanche Elementary School, Shawnee Mission USD 512. • Smith Center Junior-Senior High School, Smith Center USD 237. • South Barber PreK-6 Elementary, South Barber USD 255. • Neosho Rapids Elementary School, Southern Lyon County USD 252. • St. Francis Elementary School, St Francis USD 297. • Thunder Ridge Middle School, Thunder Ridge USD 110. • Lowman Hill Elementary School, Topeka USD 501. • Marjorie French Middle School, Topeka USD 501. • McCarter Elementary School, Topeka USD 501. • McEachron Elementary School, Topeka USD 501. • Quincy Elementary School, Topeka USD 501. • Junction Elementary School, Turner-Kansas City USD 202. • Turner Elementary School, Turner-Kansas City USD 202. • Lakeside Elementary School, Waconda USD 272. • Washington Elementary School, Wellington USD 353. • Wheatland Elementary School, Wheatland USD 292. • Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School, Wichita USD 259. • Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet School, Wichita USD 259. • Jardine Technology Middle Magnet School, Wichita USD 259. • McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elementary School, Wichita USD 259. • Robinson Middle School, Wichita USD 259. • Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet School, Wichita USD 259.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our USD 322 teachers! During these unprecedented times, our teachers have gone above and beyond to provide the support our students need. Please reach out to your teachers letting them know how much they are appreciated! #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek2020

Pre-K and all K - 6th Elementary students...be sure to email or text Mrs. Kolterman a brief one or two sentence summary or picture of you doing an activity from your Leader in Me choice board, that was sent out this past Monday by me, if you'd like your family to be entered in the family fun pack drawing give-away! I've included the choice board with this post to help you. Go Buffs!

Over the break, it may not seem like there are many things to do. If you think a little more creatively, there are actually many activities to do. One activity is to sit around a campfire and enjoy some S’Mores with your family!

SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY The first Friday in May is School Lunch Hero Day, dedicated to those who make the cafeterias and the schools a better place to be! USD 322 would like to thank our food service staff who do a wonderful job during normal times, but they have definitely gone above and beyond getting meals to our families during this pandemic. Please send them a note letting them know how much you appreciate them. Please view this "Thank You" video from KSDE (Kansas Department of Education): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZnc0YOCE1A