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Oskaloosa High School Recognizes 309 Students on Second Trimester Honor Roll

Oskaloosa High School is proud to recognize 309 students who earned a place on the Honor Roll for the second trimester of the 2025–2026 school year.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School is proud to recognize 309 students who earned a place on the Honor Roll for the second trimester of the 2025–2026 school year. To qualify for this academic distinction, students must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher for the trimester. This recognition reflects the commitment, […]

Freshman Boys Finish Season Strong With Road Win at Burlington

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The Oskaloosa freshman boys basketball team closed its season last night with a hard-fought win at Burlington, ending the year on a high note after months of steady improvement. The season began back in November with a strong opening victory at Fairfield, setting the tone for a group that continued to battle through a long […]

Oskaloosa Wrestlers Send Three to State After Strong District Showing

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The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team competed Saturday at the Class 3A District 8 tournament in Norwalk and came away with three state qualifiers. Colton Shaffer, Matthew Phillips, and Parker Jordan all earned spots in the State Wrestling Tournament, which begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday for Class 3A. The tournament decided who moves on to state […]

Middle School Elective Opens Creative Door for Students Through Art, Media and Choice

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the first project is filmed or a single puppet is built, a new elective at Oskaloosa Middle School is already changing the conversation about student choice. Art Design and Media Production is designed to give middle school students a creative outlet that blends art, media and collaboration into one experience. The […]

Oskaloosa FFA Officers Take Learning Beyond the Classroom at Iowa Capitol

Oskaloosa FFA officers look out over Des Moines from the top of the Iowa Capitol’s golden dome during a recent visit to the statehouse, where students toured the historic building and met with legislators to learn more about government, leadership and agricultural advocacy.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the school day even began, a group of Oskaloosa FFA student leaders boarded a school-branded suburban with a mission that stretched far beyond textbooks and chapter meetings. Their destination was the Iowa Capitol, where they would step into the heart of state government to learn firsthand how laws are made, meet […]

Screens, Spectators & Students Oskaloosa Hosts Its First eSports Home Meet

Oskaloosa High School students participate in live eSports competition during the program’s first home meet, with community members in attendance to cheer them on.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In two conference rooms tucked inside the Trio Entertainment Complex, Oskaloosa High School students leaned forward in their chairs, headsets on, eyes locked to glowing screens, as the school’s eSports team competed in its first-ever home meet. What looked like a video game matchup was, in reality, months of preparation, strategy, and […]

Pride, Purpose, & Power Female Athlete Summit Brings Energy and Empowerment to Oskaloosa Summit

High school female athletes from schools across the region take part in breakout sessions during the Female Athlete Summit in Oskaloosa, collaborating, learning, and connecting with peers in a day focused on leadership, confidence, and growth.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a conference room filled with adults dressed in pink and high school female athletes wearing their school colors with pride, laughter mixed with applause as more than one hundred female student-athletes from across the region gathered at Musco Lighting at a first-of-its-kind event. The energy in the room reflected more than […]

Oskaloosa Girls Battle at District Meet, Thompson Advances to State

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The Oskaloosa girls bowling team competed Monday at the district state qualifying meet at Plaza Bowl in Clinton, bowling both the team event in the morning and the individual event in the afternoon. The Indians stayed competitive all day and had one bowler advance to the state tournament. In the team competition, Oskaloosa finished in […]

Oskaloosa Bowlers Close Regular Season with Wins on Senior Recognition Day

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The Oskaloosa boys and girls bowling teams closed out their regular season at home with a pair of wins during Senior Recognition Day. The event celebrated the senior athletes while both teams finished strong heading into postseason competition. The Oskaloosa boys stayed undefeated and secured back-to-back unbeaten regular seasons. Seniors Reuben Chilcote and Cale Armbruster […]

Oskaloosa Boys Crown Two Champions at Little Hawkeye Conference Tournament

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The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team competed Saturday at the Little Hawkeye Conference Tournament and came away with two conference champions and several top finishes. The Indians were led by Colton Shaffer and Parker Jordan, who both won titles in their weight classes. Shaffer captured the championship at 157 pounds. After receiving a bye in the […]

             

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