USD 392 wants to thank all of the families for their help with making our School Supplies Pick Up days go smoothly last Thursday and Friday! We’re proud of our students for finishing their first week and miss them all! Keep working hard from home, and good luck with your second week back to school!

Hi, OES students, I miss you all very much! I hope you are all feeling well & have been working on your PE calendar activities! I think it would be fun to have your parents video you doing some of your activities & share them with us. It can be any type of exercise, any way that you are moving & having fun! Email your videos to tpatee@usd392.com or share in the comments! Hope to see you all soon, Mrs. Patee

Click the following link for a message from Mr. Langdon. https://youtu.be/Ws3PEKOLeLA

Families: If you are in need of accommodations for internet services, please contact the district office at 346-2145 to be set up with the Nex-Tech Continuous Learning Initiative.

Tech Update: Google is currently updating in our network. We recommend shutting the device down completely, rebooting, and trying again. If it doesn't work, wait a few hours and retry that process. It could take up to 24 hours. Thank you for your patience during this time.

JH/HS Students: Here are a few reminders from your teachers as you begin your continuous learning from home!

JUNIOR HIGH TRACK MEMBERS: Please drop off your track uniforms in a bag when you pick up supplies on Thursday or Friday.

USD 392 Pick Up Schedule for School Supplies Please see attached information for students to pick up their supplies & resources. JH/HS students: Sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12-v6ZxN-GmfIOV5GX2vQhUQCWi7wSCGetUmwNWkqcyQ/edit?usp=sharing

Parents: if you weren’t able to fill out the paper copy for Summer Rec Baseball/Softball, here is a link for you to fill it out electronically! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvHxLpMOgy7LGub_LQkHRn8Ngh-5TOf4FBTHG1lCcXBJbTfw/viewform

Need books? While we work to bring your students new digital resources, we encourage you to establish a library card at the Osborne Public Library. This will give your family access to two digital resources: Sunflower e-Library (Libby) and Hoopla. Both offer an expansive collection of literature for children and young adults. OPL is available via phone M-F from 10 am-2 pm at 785-346-5486.

PARENTS: Please fill this survey out regarding the children & technology in your home by tomorrow, March 24 at 8am. https://forms.gle/AwZQ4Nv5Vyb4iYFz8

Mrs. Burrus will be placing an order for Fit Sticks this week. If you are interested in buying Fit Sticks, please contact Mrs. B at (785) 534-2360.

Congrats to Trinity, Ava , and Rhyann for earning their spots on the 1A Stat Leaders list! http://kansas-sports.com/ks/news/?id=12073&t=sports-in-kansas-2020-girls-basketball-stat-leaders

Message from Mr. Langdon via this video: https://youtu.be/YWDHai_ikWY

Grab 'n Go Meals will be available daily at Osborne Elementary School, starting March 23 through May 20, 2020. Children ages 1 to 18 are eligible for FREE meal, must be present. Meals will be available outside the elementary school entrance for those walking or curbside for those driving. Breakfast served from 8 - 8:45 a.m. daily Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. daily No meals served on Friday, April 10, 2020 Please call: Beth Schultze (785-545-7463) with questions. Organized by USD #392

Grab 'n Go Meals will be delivered to both the Alton City Park and Portis Park on Monday and Wednesdays starting March 23, until May 20, 2020. Delivery time will be 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Children 1 to 18 are eligible for FREE meals, and must be present. (On Monday children will receive breakfast and lunch for 2 days, on Wednesday they will receive breakfast and lunch for 3 days) Please call Beth Schultze (785-545-7463) with questions. Organized by USD #392

Congratulations to members of the Boys BB team for post season NPL honors!

Congratulations to Trinity Lutters, Rhyann Brown, and Ava Stull on post season honors!

KSHSAA —The Kansas State High School Activities Association serves students by providing leadership for the administration of education based interscholastic activities— COVID-19 Update March 18, 2020 The KSHSAA is committed to the safety of our student-participants and the health of our school communities. Accordingly, in response to Governor Kelly’s Executive Order regarding the closure and cessation of in-person instruction in all Kansas schools through May 29, 2020, the KSHSAA is cancelling all spring championships, competitions, and festivals for the remainder of this school year. The KSHSAA recognizes the value of school activities for all students and school communities, but the current situation does not permit the opportunity for school activities to take place in a manner that is consistent with the very reason school activities exist. As a commitment to the health of Kansas students and communities, the best decision and only reasonable response is to cancel the regular season and post-season spring activity season. We all have an important responsibility to minimize community transmission as we embrace suggested precautions regarding COVID-19. As educators, the primary focus for our students and families is the health and well-being of each student. This action by the KSHSAA supports that effort across Kansas. The KSHSAA strongly discourages non-school activity participation at this time in an effort to mitigate the community transmission of the coronavirus. All CDC, KDHE and KSDE recommendations for preventing disease transmission should be followed at this time for any non-school activity in which a student participates. The following links provide access to those resources: CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ KDHE: http://www.kdheks.gov/ KSDE: https://www.ksde.org/

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!

Lady Dogs Won tonight 20‐47!! We will be playing tomorrow in Russell at 6:00 PM. GOOD JOB LADY DOGS!!

Osborne is up 35-11 at half! Let’s go, Lady Dogs!

We stepped it up this week in the STEM Lab! OES students experimented with resting and accelerating heart rates to learn about the importance of exercise, as well as recovery time. They used heart rate monitors to track and compare data. #BulldogPower #STEM

Sub-State basketball what a great Friday! Listening to a Fabulous band in preparation for a great girls game! It’s a great day to be an Osborne Bulldog!!!

Do you know a star student? Did you know that until March 31 Sunflower Bank is collecting report cards and will draw 5 lucky winners per branch to receive $10 per A...even if you're not a Sunflower Bank customer! Learn more at https://www.sunflowerbank.com/abc#disclaimer

NFSH is streaming the Lady Dogs' game tonight through the following website! https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/central-plains-high-school-claflin-ks Directions on creating a FREE account/subscription with NFHS network are on the NFSH home page.

Check out the winter edition of The Bookmark, our school library newsletter! #BulldogPower

IT'S GAME DAY! Don your white and get out and cheer our Lady Dogs on! See you in Russell tonight @ 6!

The Osborne Lady Dogs play Sharon Springs in the Sub State tourney on Friday in Russell at 6pm! The theme is WHITE OUT! Let's go, Lady Dogs!

High School Students: After Prom sign up sheets available in the office.

We're excited to share that USD 392 is bringing home the traveling trophy for 2020 Love Your County Sustainability Campaign competition. Our students competed against other schools in Osborne County and came out on top. Thank you to everyone who donated. #BulldogPower

High school students, next Thursday morning, come have some pancakes with FCA!

Today, at the Hill City invitational scholar bowl meet, the 7th and 8th grade performed remarkably. 7th grade scored 675 points and placed 2nd. 8th grade scored 640 points and finished first. Go Bullpups!

Hats off to Dr. Seuss today! Tuesday was Hat Day at OES. Check out these cool cats in hats. Don't forget that tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday. #BulldogPower

Mrs. Smith’s afternoon preschool class started a STEM project today! They’re growing a hydroponic garden, as well as traditional seeds in dirt to track and compare growth. They’ll be measuring the plant growth over the next few weeks before harvesting their herbs. #BulldogPower

USD 392 now has it's own app! Available to you in your Google Play or Apple App Store! Now, everything USD 392 is even easier to access! iOS: https://apple.co/2vdGeuK Google Play: http://bit.ly/2Tk3MpE

Dr. Seuss Week is off to a great start at OES! From guest readers to fun snacks and activities, it was an awesome day. Look for more photos in our Dr Seuss album on Facebook.

On February 27, Jade Herrick, Tyler Heise, and Thomas Spurgin went to Forensics at Plainville. Jade competed in Prose, while Tyler and Thomas competed in IDA and received 6th over all. Congrats to the Forensics team!!

Saturday the HS girls basketball team played Thunder Ridge at Mankato for Regional Basketball. Thunder Ridge won 53-33. The Lady Dogs will play at sub-state Friday. Best of luck!!!

Let's make things happen this week! Our POWER focus at OES is On Task Effort. Focusing on the task at hand helps us be productive and successful. #BulldogPower

Don't forget! It's Dr. Seuss week at OES. Join us in this fun celebration of literacy. #BulldogPower

SubState Brackets are out! Let’s go, Lady Dogs! http://www.kshsaa.org/public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Basketball/1ASub-State7.pdf

Nice job, Taylor Ellenz! She's our March Little Dawg of the Month! Watch her interview at https://youtu.be/xPFOaaMPodk!

Way to go, Violet Vines! She's our March Bullpup on the Month! Check out her interview at https://youtu.be/qaGNzTImr9Y

Congrats to Zoe Girard, our March Bulldog of the Month! Watch her short interview at https://youtu.be/rmGvtN33zVA!

Thank you to everyone who has helped us fill our collection jars this month as we participated in the Love Your County campaign. These first graders not only filled their jar but also a bag of coins! We are excited to give back to the Osborne County Community Foundation. #BulldogPower

OES students have been learning about heart rate and body position in our STEM lab this week. They are using heart rate sensors to graph rates as they change position. #BulldogPower

Thursday the HS boys basketball team played Logan in regional basketball. Logan won 66-57. Great job on an awesome season dogs!

JH wrestlers Kate and Sam Kendig competed at Beloit on Monday, February 24th. Kate went 3 and 0 for the day and Sam went 2 and 0. Congrats on a good season!

Osborne Lady Dogs played Northern Valley on Wednesday February, 26. They won 74-20. Good luck against Logan tonight at Regionals!

Tomorrow is the last day to help our school bring home the traveling trophy for the Love Your County campaign. The school district that collects the most donations during February wins the honor. Would you, your business, or organization consider sponsoring a class? Don't forget that during February every dollar donated to the Osborne County Community Foundation will be matched at $1.50 by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation (up to $50,000). This means that every dollar you donate turns into a $2.50 investment in our county and the future. #BulldogPower

This week at OES our POWER focus is on Positive Attitudes. Is your glass half full or half empty? Look on the bright side! #BulldogPower

Your donation to the Osborne County Community Foundation makes a difference for our school district. Did you know that since 2017 USD 392 has received $44,488 in grant funds from the Foundation? Help us give back! #BulldogPower

It's the perfect time to do some cleaning and donate your loose change! Our classrooms are competing to earn a pizza party and our school district wants to earn back the traveling county trophy by collecting the most donations. Can you help us out?

The Bulldogs played the Chase Katz on Friday night. Osborne was outstanding with the boys winning 100 to 25 and the girls winning 66 to 33. Good job OHS and good luck at Regionals.

It’s Pancake Race Day for our first graders! Students from Ms Stout and Ms Thibault’s classes took part in pancake races, just like those that historically happen in Liberal, Kansas, and Olney, England. #BulldogPower

Junior and senior high students were invited to go on a blind date with a book today. They were challenged to check out a wrapped book without knowing the title or genre. Don’t forget that the next AR deadline is March 12.

The State ACT test for Juniors will be made up on April 7th.

Congrats to Reagan Bales & Trinity Lutters for receiving II ratings at the State Piano contest on Saturday! Listen to their pieces with the following links! https://youtu.be/8NCaega6uQg https://youtu.be/m7kxBZfKHjA

REGIONAL BASKETBALL TONIGHT has been moved to Wednesday @ 6pm

The ACT scheduled for today will be postponed.

Attention Box Top collectors! Please turn in your box tops to the grade school by THIS Thursday to allow enough shipping time for the next Box Top deadline.

Tomorrow is Penny Power Tuesday! Send your pennies to school. Your donation to the Osborne County Community Foundation makes a difference for our school district.Since 2017 USD 392 has received $44,488 in grant funds from the Foundation.

The High School wrestling Regionals on February 21 and 22 was at Norton KS. Bulldogs finished as follows...Lance Kaser 0-2, Chris Heise 1-2, and Cameron Delaney 1-2. Good job Bulldogs and congrats on a great season!

On Thursday, JH wrestlers Sam and Kate Kendig went to Lincoln. Sam went 2-1 for the day and Kate went 2-2. Good job and best of luck later today at Beloit!

Osborne Bulldogs played Sylvan-Lucas on Tuesday, February 18. The OHS girls came out on top vs the Sylvan-Lucas Mustangs with the final score of 63-46. The JV boys won with the final score of 46-38.The OHS Varsity boys crushed the Mustangs with the final score of 87-49. Good job and good luck next games!

February is coming to a close and we want to finish out the Love Your Community challenge strong! Help us collect donations this week in our classrooms for the Osborne County Community Foundation and bring the traveling trophy back to USD 392. #BulldogPower

Wishing the Lady Dogs & Bulldogs good luck this week at Regional Basketball! Remember: admissions will be $7 for adults & $5 for students.

7th and 8th Grade Scholars Bowl teams dominated the Natoma Invitational meet. 7th Grade swept the floor with 450 points and a first. 8th Grade brought home a first too, with 390 points. Go Dogs!

7th and 8th Grade Scholars Bowl teams dominated the Natoma Invitational meet. 7th Grade swept the floor with 450 points and a first. 8th Grade brought home a first too, with 390 points. Go Dogs!

If you can't join us in cheering on the Osborne Bulldog wrestlers you can follow them at: www.nex-tech.com/gametime. They will be covering our regional at Norton. Wrestling starts at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

OJH students, Mrs Mans, Mrs Gier, and Mr Tiernan have been serving our community this week by helping Miss Karen at the library to prepare for new flooring!

Levi Knoll and Allison Cole were accepted for the Honor Band at Kansas Wesleyan, selected by teacher recommendation. They showed up at 8:30 am and started with a master class on their instrument, then rehearsed the rest of the day, followed by their concert that night. Congratulations Levi and Allison!

Osborne Bulldogs played Rock Hills on Monday, February 17. The Lady Dogs were victorious vs the Rock Hills Grizzles with the final score of 63-37. The boys team annihilated the Grizzles with the score of 66-32. Good job last night and good luck Tuesday vs Sylvan- Lucas.

Congrats to the following students for earning a place on the Honor Roll during 1st Semester!

The Osborne Elementary students had a fun time playing with the parachute in PE class last week!

Parent Teacher conferences this week! The first one is Wednesday 4-pm to 7:30-pm and the second one is Thursday 4-pm to 7:30-pm.

Wrestlers Sam and Kate Kendig went to Phillipsburg Saturday! Kate wrestled 0-2 and Sam wrestled 1-2. Good job OJH wrestlers and good luck at Lincoln this Thursday!

Osborne played Stockton on Friday, February 14 at Osborne. The OHS girls fell short of the win and ended up losing 51-55. The OHS boys demolished the Tigers with the final score of 81-69. Go Dogs! Good luck tonight at Rock Hills!

Looking to cut back on your device usage? This article can help! Challenge yourself and your kids today! https://www.lifehack.org/432440/7-day-digital-detox-challenge-that-will-transform-your-life

Our seventh grade Scholar Bowl team placed second at the Lakeside Invitiational and also took second at the PTL League meet today. Way to go!

Do you have a preschool aged child? It's time to enroll for preschool screening at USD 392. We offer Early Childhood Development, as well as preschool. Call now to schedule an appointment!

High School Seniors: here are just some of the scholarships available to you on Google Classroom through Mrs. Gier! Log on, get started, and see Mrs. Gier if you have any questions! https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzc3OTUxNDI3N1pa/p/NTA4OTQ5Nzk3MjJa/details https://www.nex-tech.com/About/Community/Nex-TechYouthServices.aspx http://kadpf.org/scholarships/ https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzc3OTUxNDI3N1pa/a/NTEwMzAwMjQ5OTha/details https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzc3OTUxNDI3N1pa/p/NTEwMzAwMjI2NjBa/details https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzc3OTUxNDI3N1pa/a/NTEwNjY0OTUzOTBa/details

Youth FCA started their morning out with fellowship led by Reagan Bales. There were nearly 20 kids in attendance! Thanks to Don Koops and the adult FCA for providing breakfast! FCA meets every other Thursday in the art room from 7:15-7:45 and is open to anyone in grades 9-12!

Congrats, Trinity Lutters: North Central Kansas Sports Athlete of the Week! http://www.nckssports.com/SIDHelp/m/a%7C2505.php

Reagan Bales wins the most hearts in today’s FCCLA contest!

Kindergartners and first graders are showing their bulldog POWER on the 100th day of school at OES #BulldogPower

Prom 2020 has been moved to March 28, 2020, due to a conflict on the school calendar.