On April 10-11, 2012 a specialized team of educators from Oskaloosa High School attended a PE4life Implementation Workshop in Ankeny, Iowa. The team consisted of Ginny Foster, Physical Education Teacher; Andy Fuhs, Assistant Principal; Cyndy Gray, Physical Education Teacher; Nick Reed, Biology Teacher; and Mark Schilb, Physical Education Teacher. This was all made possible by […]
(Des Moines) On Monday, April 9, the Iowa Senate approved bold, comprehensive education reform. Senate File 2284 would raise academic standards, help educators improve, and use innovation to increase student achievement. “Iowa must continue to be home to world class local schools. That’s part of building a competitive, growing state economy with good jobs at […]
1:1 Laptop Program Best Practices Oskaloosa Community School District has always strived to offer a variety of technology resources for staff, student, and parent use. This year with the advent of the 1:1 Laptop program at the high school, a new MacBook laptop has been placed in nearly every student’s hands in order to expand […]
Mahaska County – Applications for college scholarships from Mahaska Health Partnership are available to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. The deadline for submitting applications is April 13. According to MHP CEO Jay Christensen, $500 scholarships will be awarded to three students chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees. Applicants must […]
The Schedule for Oskaloosa Middle School Spring Conferences will be: Thursday 1:00 – 4:00 Conferences in classrooms 4:00 – 4:30 Teachers Break for dinner and transition to Gym/Commons 4:30 – 8:00 Conferences resume in Gym/Commons Friday 8:00 – 11:00 Conferences in classrooms Dear Parents and Families, We will be hosting parent/teacher conferences this Thursday from […]
PELLA — Central College was named a Finalist for the Presidential Award by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Central was one of only 14 schools in the nation—and the only one in Iowa—awarded the distinction. “To be named a national finalist is, indeed, an elite honor,” said Mark Putnam, Central College president. […]
The Iowa Assessment Tests will be given to OMS students during the week of March 26th. These tests measure our student’s level of achievement when compared to state and national norm groups. The results are also used for our accountability purposes. For these reasons, getting accurate results are very important to us. I want to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University is hosting a visit day for nurses interested in learning more about the William Penn University RN to BSN degree program. It will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Oskaloosa campus. During this event, the new Director of Nursing, Dr. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – All commercial pesticide applicators must take exams in order to become initially certified and some choose to become re-certified by exam rather than by attending continuing instructional courses. A training session designed to help prepare individuals for the commercial pesticide applicator examinations will be offered in Marion on Monday, March 5 in […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Singer, songwriter, and producer Tim Schumacher will present at the William Penn University Chautauqua lecture on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Schumacher’s passion for music began when he first picked up the acoustic guitar at age 14. He started performing professionally at age 15 in Madison, Wisconsin with his band the Fuller Wood […]
