Osborne County Schools USD 392

Seniors: Please read the following from Osborne County Farmer regarding their Graduation Edition.

Kansas school buildings to close for remainder of school year because of COVID-19 Task Force devising plan for Continuous Learning TOPEKA — Unprecedented circumstances that threaten the safety of our students and the professionals who work with them every day require swift, thoughtful and coordinated action. On Tuesday, March 17, Gov. Laura Kelly announced that school buildings across the state must be closed for the duration of this school year for the purpose of general student and staff attendance. However, learning will continue for Kansas students. A 25-member task force comprised of many of the state’s top educators in Kansas continues working to develop plans for Continuous Learning. The task force will deliver their recommendations to Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson by Wednesday evening. Kansas education is among the finest in the country. Closing classrooms and moving to a Continuous Learning plan can’t begin to replicate our state’s education structure as we know it, but it can help ensure strategies that will provide a bridge back to the world-class learning our students benefit from today. Essential staff members – as determined by local district officials – may be needed through Friday, March 20, to assess and prepare for facility maintenance. While schools are closed, administrative offices and support facilities may remain open as needed. Once buildings are thoroughly sanitized, they will be able to reopen for small groups of school personnel to implement a plan for Continuous Learning. We realize this is a difficult time, but Kansans always have persevered - and we will continue to do so. We will work together to get through this, and we will overcome this challenge and emerge stronger. For more information, contact: Marcus Baltzell Director of Communications, Kansas NEA 785-380-6134 marcus.baltzell@knea.org Mike Berblinger President, Kansas School Superintendents’ Association 620-543-2258 mberblinger@usd313.org G.A. Buie Executive Director, United School Administrators of Kansas 785-232-6566 gabuie@usakansas.org Denise Kahler Director of Communications, KSDE 785-296-4876 dkahler@ksde.org Mark Tallman Associate Director, KASB 785-273-3600 mtallman@kasb.org

Message from Mr. Langdon regarding school closing for remainder of year...

KSDE and KDHE are strongly recommending all school districts close from March 16th-20th. USD392 is currently on spring break, in addition ALL USD392 schools / buildings will be closed and all practices cancelled. Updates will be posted on the USD392 website concerning COVID-19.

KSHSAA Suspends Athletics & Activities through March 22

Osborne County USD #392’s new app It’s everything USD #392, in your pocket. https://youtu.be/sNRj9HqgIeM You can access sports scores, menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Tk3MpE or iPhone: https://apple.co/2vdGeuK.

JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE AT USD 392: FCCLA Sponsor, Maintenance & Grounds Keeper, Elementary Secretary, Paraprofessional Educator To apply or get more information, go to https://www.usd392.com/o/usd-392/page/job-openings--114

OHS students: please check your school email and fill out the survey from Mrs Mans and KAYS. This is for a grant that KAYS is working on. Please fill out the survey today!

Celebrating the arrival of Spring Break at the FCA Pancake Breakfast this morning!

The Nutrition Class is promoting Second Chance Breakfast for grades 7-12! When: Daily between 1st & 2nd hours starting Mon. March 23 Where: FACS Room Cost: $2.15, this can be deducted from lunch balance - Free & Reduced prices applied through the food service program as well.

Thank you to the Osborne County Community Foundation for not only recognizing our highest achieving class, but also four other OES classes. These classes all raised over $8 per student during the Love Your County campaign in February and received delicious cupcakes! #BulldogPower

Interested in working at USD 392? Check out our current job openings at https://www.usd392.com/o/usd-392/page/job-openings--114

The POWER focus at Osborne Elementary this week is Wise Choices.Offer a complement if you see a student making a wise choice! #BulldogPower

The Jr. High Scholars Bowl teams competed in Stockton on March 9, 2020. The 7th grade placed 3rd, and the 8th grade finished 2nd. Congrats!

Ms Thibault’s first grade class was awarded with a pizza party today from the Osborne County Community Foundation. Shana Guttery, Foundation board member, presented the students with a certificate for being the class that raised the most funds during the Love Your County campaign in February. They raised $192.24! #BulldogPower

Coaches Trina and Tony Lutters told the Lady Dogs that if they made it to Substate finals they would come to school dressed for Prom. Today, they paid their dues as the girls indeed made it to the “sweet 16 dance!”

Yesterday, March 7, Mrs. Nipe took some of her team to the Ellis Forensics Meet. Tyler Heise and Thomas Spurgin placed 4th in the first and second rounds, then 3rd in their third round of the Impromptu Duet Acting competition. Congrats!

A friendly reminder that Poppy & Marigold’s inaugural Prom Bar is tomorrow (Monday, March 8)! It will be a come-and-go event from 3 to 8 pm. Enjoy snacks and drinks while you pick out your corsage accessories and tuxes. If tuxes are paid in full tomorrow, you will be entered to win a FREE pair of rental shoes! #poppyandmarigold #boutique #florist #shoplocal #kansas #prom #promseason #tux https://www.facebook.com/1455368638035908/posts/2556771107895650/?d=n

The Lady Dogs fell to Central Plains in the SubState Championship, 89-22. USD 392 is proud of your 2nd place finish; congrats on an exciting season!!

The Lady Dogs play Central Plains tomorrow at 6 in Russell! The dress up theme is Black Out!