Oskaloosa Optimist Club honored two eighth graders as Students of the Trimester for the third trimester. Alexis Westercamp and Seth Sarver were presented plaques by club president Andrea Brownlee and Oskaloosa Middle School Principal Andy Hotek. The club honors students from sixth through eighth grade during the school year. The awards are made to selected […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership recently awarded two $750 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. Scholarship winners were chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees. They must have attended high school in Mahaska County and be accepted to an accredited school leading to a health-related career. The 2013 […]
The National Guard of Iowa in Oskaloosa were guests Monday in Mrs. Foster’s, Ms. Gray’s and Mr. Schilb’s classroom. Students enjoyed trying sumo wrestling. Pictured from left to right are: Dylan Tuttle, Sgt. Neff, Jared Pace, Sgt. Carlos Ruiz
Oskaloosa Optimist Club members honored two seventh grade students as their Students of Trimester recently. The students, Shaylee Smith and Nick Reiter, were selected from several nominated students. Oskaloosa Middle School Principal Andy Hotek, who also serves as the project chair, made the presentation to the students. Smith and Reiter were feted at a breakfast […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students from the band, choir and orchestra participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Grinnell on Saturday, March 23. Vocal soloists receiving I’s were: Hanna Sampsel, Tyler Dursky, Natalie Whitis, and Sam Nunnikhoven. Instrumental soloists receiving I’s were: Caleb Fisher, Jakob Hartl, Johannes Hartmann, Kamron VanHulzen, Jennifer Watters, Ashly Nimtz, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Christian School 8th grade student Ethan Kelderman has qualified to compete in the 2013 Iowa National Geographic Bee. The Bee is sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. Kelderman was chosen after winning the school’s competition, after which he took a qualifying test which was then submitted to the National Geographic Society. […]
March 21, 2013 Dear Parents, The Iowa Assessment Tests will be given to OMS students on Monday and Tuesday morning. 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 […]
by Matt Kargol – OHS Art I wanted to let everyone know about a very special opportunity that is coming to Oskaloosa High School on Wednesday March 27. Benjamin Victor is a sculptor from Aberdeen, South Dakota who has been selected to create a sculpture of Norman Borlaug for the National Statuary Hall in Washington […]
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 8. Three students chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees will be awarded $500 scholarships. Applicants must be attending North Mahaska, Eddyville-Blakesburg or Oskaloosa […]
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 22, from 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Oskaloosa campus. During this event, the Director of Nursing, Dr. Brenda Duree, will meet with […]
