If you have questions about this contact Miss Piper!
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Dear families, students, parents/guardians, and staff,
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Italy and Greece in Summer 2027, and we’d love for you and your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: August 20
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Ms. Piper's Classroom 308 in the High School
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/55furzd
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Sincerely,
Jessica Piper
10th and 12th Grade English Teacher
jpiper@usd420.org
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Dear families, students, parents/guardians, and staff,
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Italy and Greece in Summer 2027, and we’d love for you and your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: August 20
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Ms. Piper's Classroom 308 in the High School
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/55furzd
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Sincerely,
Jessica Piper
10th and 12th Grade English Teacher
jpiper@usd420.org
OCHS - ACC Dual Credit Students
Friendly Reminder -
ALL PAYMENTS DUE BY AUG. 25th.
Failure to make payment will result in being dropped from the class and they said they will not allow students to be re-registered in that class this semester.
Instructions for making your payment were given at the ACC Meeting last week and are included in the link below.
Click link for details on making your payment.
http://bit.ly/4lFkpqN
Friendly Reminder -
ALL PAYMENTS DUE BY AUG. 25th.
Failure to make payment will result in being dropped from the class and they said they will not allow students to be re-registered in that class this semester.
Instructions for making your payment were given at the ACC Meeting last week and are included in the link below.
Click link for details on making your payment.
http://bit.ly/4lFkpqN
OCHS students interested in travel, adventure, and conservation, join us for an information meeting on September 10th in Ms. Dunbar's room at 6 pm to learn about an amazing opportunity coming Summer 2026!
From June 2nd-10th OCHS Life Sciences students will have the unique opportunity to travel to Costa Rica's beautiful Pacuare Reserve, a working field research station, to work side-by-side with conservation scientists who are working hard to protect the incredible leatherback sea turtle and the rainforests of Costa Rica. Students will be collecting data, exploring the biodiversity of the lowland tropical rainforest and engaging in some of the most exciting experiences of their lives.
You can click on the following link for a video that shows some of the highlights of the experience. https://youtu.be/tUUj0sGJaTw?si=5ERjR5CJ2gBUbc_q
Please email Ms. Dunbar at cdunbar@usd420.org for more information. We hope you can join us!
From June 2nd-10th OCHS Life Sciences students will have the unique opportunity to travel to Costa Rica's beautiful Pacuare Reserve, a working field research station, to work side-by-side with conservation scientists who are working hard to protect the incredible leatherback sea turtle and the rainforests of Costa Rica. Students will be collecting data, exploring the biodiversity of the lowland tropical rainforest and engaging in some of the most exciting experiences of their lives.
You can click on the following link for a video that shows some of the highlights of the experience. https://youtu.be/tUUj0sGJaTw?si=5ERjR5CJ2gBUbc_q
Please email Ms. Dunbar at cdunbar@usd420.org for more information. We hope you can join us!
Early bird special - save over 25% on your copy of the 2025-26 OCHS yearbook! Limited time offer - see the flyer for more details.
Good afternoon,
This is just a reminder that tomorrow morning, Tuesday, August 19th, is picture day at the high school.
Osage City Booster Club Meeting 8/21 at 6 PM
Fall sports fan gear links!
Cross country: https://www.storessimple.com/kbsspecialtees/occc25
Football: https://www.storessimple.com/kbsspecialtees/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=37457&prodgroupbypass=true
Girls golf: https://www.storessimple.com/kbsspecialtees/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=37342&prodgroupbypass=true
Volleyball: https://www.storessimple.com/kbsspecialtees/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=37456&prodgroupbypass=true
Reminder: Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am today, Friday Aug. 15, 2025.
Reminder: OCHS Dual Credit Students
(For students already enrolled in Fall Dual Credit Classes)
Tonight!
ACC Parent/Student Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Auditorium
Tech Parent/Student Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Auditorium
If the student is unable to attend, a parent may attend on their behalf.
The Internet has been restored within the district and phone lines are now working. Thank you for your patience.
Osage City Schools is experiencing internal Internet issues and phone calls are not being received. A notice will go out when it is restored.
Reminders:
Freshman & New Student Orientation Mon, Aug. 11th @ 10-11:30 a.m.
Important Dual Credit Start Dates etc:
Washburn Tech link - http://bit.ly/4lgMogx
Flint Hills Tech link - http://bit.ly/3UdVPlK
Allen Community College (ACC) Link - http://bit.ly/3HkzP5M
Freshman & New Student Orientation Mon, Aug. 11th @ 10-11:30 a.m.
Important Dual Credit Start Dates etc:
Washburn Tech link - http://bit.ly/4lgMogx
Flint Hills Tech link - http://bit.ly/3UdVPlK
Allen Community College (ACC) Link - http://bit.ly/3HkzP5M
OCHS volleyball schedule update!
OCMS & OCHS Physical Reminder!
New district calendars available for purchase at enrollment and back to school night.
Osage City Elementary School will host enrollment days on Tuesday, August 5th, and Wednesday, August 6th, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school cafeteria. Any student who is new to OCES must enroll in person during one of these days. Parents of students who attended USD 420 last year may enroll online using their parent name and password. If parents have forgotten this information, they may call the elementary office at 785-528-3171 for assistance.
Welcome back—we’re thrilled to get this year started with you! Be sure to check out the important dates below.
Online enrollment is open! Visit https://5il.co/2r8kv for enrollment instructions or visit https://usd420.powerschool.com/ to complete the online enrollment forms.
If you prefer to enroll in person, on-site enrollment days in the cafeteria August 5 & 6th from 8 am to 4 pm.
USD 420 is hiring:
HS Administrative Assistant
Full-time Custodian (evenings)
Go to USD 420 Employment Portal to apply: https://usd420ka.schoolspring.com/
HS Administrative Assistant
Full-time Custodian (evenings)
Go to USD 420 Employment Portal to apply: https://usd420ka.schoolspring.com/
