Koshkonong School

🏐🔥 **THURSDAY SOULJA BOY NIGHT!** 🔥🏐

The Lady Jays return home Thursday to take on the Bakersfield Lady Lions!!

⏰ **5:30 PM**
🏐 **2 sets of JV followed by Varsity**
🎤 **Student Section Theme: SOULJA BOY**

Break out the **white tees, baggy jeans, sunglasses & flat bill hats** and bring that early 2000s energy! 😎🎶

💥 **KOSH STUDENTS:** Dress for the theme AND sit in the student section for **FREE ADMISSION!**

Let’s pack the student section, get LOUD, and cheer on our **LADY JAYS!** 💙🏐🔥

🏐💙 IT’S GAME DAY, LADY JAYS! 💙🏐 The Lady Jays are on the road TODAY as they travel to Couch to take on the Lady Indians! 🔥 📍 At Couch ⏰ 5:30 PM Come out, get loud, and cheer on our Lady Jays! 💙🤍🖤 PLAY TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER. 🏐 GO LADY JAYS!

Week at a Glance for September 14-18

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🏃‍♂️💙 **IT’S RACE DAY, BLUEJAYS!** 💙🏃‍♀️
Our **Koshkonong Cross Country runners** are headed to **Willow Springs** today for the **Steve Waggoner Invitational!**
📍 **Willow Springs**
⏰ **4:00 PM**
Good luck to all of our Bluejay runners as they hit the course and represent Koshkonong! Run strong, compete hard, and finish proud! 💪
💙🤍🖤 **GO BLUEJAYS!** 🖤🤍💙

🏐🇺🇸 **IT’S GAME DAY, BLUEJAY NATION!** 🇺🇸🏐

Your **Lady Jays are HOME TONIGHT** taking on the **Mansfield Lady Lions!** 💙🤍

⏰ **5:30 PM**Varsity Only
🏐 **Lady Jays vs. Mansfield**
🇺🇸 **Student Section Theme: USA!**

Kosh students who **dress for the USA theme AND sit in the student section get FREE ADMISSION!** 🙌

Break out the **RED, WHITE & BLUE** and pack the student section! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

Let’s get loud and cheer on our **LADY JAYS!** 🏐🐦💙

💙 **THE FRIDAY SNACK CART IS BACK, BLUEJAYS!** 💙
Friday just got a little better! 🎉 Our **Koshkonong Friday Snack Cart** is returning with treats for our students!
🍫 **ALL ITEMS ARE JUST $1!** 🍿
Here’s how Snack Cart Friday works:
💙 **Elementary:** Snacks will be **delivered to classrooms**
💙 **Middle School:** Snack Cart will be available during **afternoon recess**
💙 **High School:** Snack Cart will come around during **7th hour**
Send a dollar and enjoy a Friday treat! 🍪🍬
💙 **Fueling Bluejays one snack at a time!**

Thank you for a fantastic week!! We would like to wish our Bluejay Nation a great Labor Day Weekend!! See you Tuesday!!

HEART OF THE OZARKS UNITED WAY HOSTS BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL WITH FOOD TRUCKS AND ANIMAL ADVENTURES West Plains, MO – [Date] – The Heart of the Ozarks United Way is excited to announce its Back To School Family Festival, a family-friendly celebration to kick off the new school year with fun, food, and community connection. The event will feature local food trucks offering a variety of delicious options, camel rides, pony rides, bouncy houses (bouncers), and a petting zoo. Free tickets (close to 5,800) will be distributed to area schools, for children 12 and under to enjoy free entry. “This event is designed to bring families together, support local businesses, and create lasting memories as students head back to the classroom,” said Rachel Jabin, Executive Director. “We’re grateful for the sponsors and partners making this possible.” Thank you to our sponsors: West Plains Veterinary Clinic- Dr. Green Current High Speed Internet Perennial Energy, LLC Dennis’s Specialty Cuts Children’s Behavioral Services All American Insurance, West Plains UPS Store, West Plains Wood & Huston Event Details: • Date: September 4th, 2026 • Time: 4:00PM to 800 PM • Location: West Plains Civic Center EVENT FACT SHEET Organizer: Heart of the Ozarks United Way Mission: Advancing health, youth opportunities, and financial security in Howell County and surrounding areas. Key Features: • Local Food Trucks • Petting Zoo (sponsored opportunities) • Camel and Pony Rides (sponsored opportunities) • Bouncy Houses • Free Entry for Children 12 & Under via School Tickets Sponsorship: Opportunities available for local businesses to sponsor rides and attractions. Contact us for details. ABOUT HEART OF THE OZARKS UNITED WAY Heart of the Ozarks United Way works to strengthen our community by supporting programs in education, health, and financial stability. We partner with local agencies to fill gaps and create a lasting impact for families in Howell, Oregon, Shannon and surrounding counties. . MEDIA CONTACT Rachel Jabin Executive Director (417) 257-7184 | uwayhoo@gmail.com www.heartoftheozarksunitedway.org

Have a wonderful weekend Bluejays!!

💙🐦 What a GREAT first two days! 🐦💙 We are so thankful for our Bluejay families and the wonderful start we’ve had to the new school year! It has been so good to see our students back in the building, learning, laughing, and settling into their routines. Beginning tomorrow, we will return to our regular safety protocols for morning drop-off. Students should be dropped off through the car line or walked to the front entrance beginning at 7:15am. Staff members will be there to greet students and will gladly walk younger students to their classrooms if they need a little extra help. 💙 We know you are trusting us each day with your most precious possessions, and we do not take that responsibility lightly. These procedures help us keep our building safe and ensure every student is cared for from the moment they arrive. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and continued trust in our staff. We appreciate our Bluejay families and are looking forward to a wonderful year! 🐦💙

📣 OPEN HOUSE THIS THURSDAY 💙 Join us Thursday from 6:00–7:30 PM Come meet our staff, tour the campus, and pick up high school schedules. 📊 MAP & EOC scores from the spring will also be passed out during Open House. We can’t wait to welcome our Bluejay families back to The Nest!!

💙 Welcome to Bluejay Nation!! 💙 Please join us in welcoming our newest teachers, Ms. Jurnee Rolen, 5th–12th Grade Science, and Ms. Jordyn Sigman, Music!! We are so excited to have them join the Koshkonong family and can’t wait to see all they bring to our students!! Welcome to the Nest, Ms. Rolen & Ms. Sigman!!

Oregon-Howell R-III School District is accepting applications for a paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year.

📊 Spring MAP & EOC Assessment Scores Student MAP & EOC score reports from this past spring will be available during Open House. 📅 Thursday, August 20 🕕 6:00–7:30 PM Stop by to pick up your student’s assessment results. We look forward to seeing our Bluejay families! 💙🖤

🏐🏃‍♀️ Bluejay Athletics is Almost Back! 💙 Athletic Dead Week runs August 1–9. We hope all of our student-athletes enjoy this time to rest, recharge, and get ready for an exciting fall season! 📅 Official fall sports practices begin Monday, August 10! Practice Information: 🏐 High School Volleyball: Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 PM 🏃‍♀️ Cross Country: Begins Monday, August 10 at 3:30 PM ⚠️ Reminder: All student-athletes MUST have a current physical on file before they are eligible to participate in practice. If you have not turned in your physical, please do so before the first day of practice. We can’t wait to see our Bluejays back in action! Let’s kick off another great year of hard work, teamwork, and Bluejay pride. 💙 Go Bluejays! 💙

💙📚 Bluejay Families – Don’t Forget Those Required Immunizations! 📚💙 As we get ready for another great school year, please make sure your child’s required immunizations (or exemption paperwork) are completed before the first day of school. Required immunizations include: 🩺 Kindergarten: DTaP/Polio & MMR/Varicella 🩺 8th Grade: Tdap & MCV 🩺 Seniors: MCV ⚠️ Missouri state law requires proof of immunizations or an approved exemption to be on file before students can begin classes. If your student still needs vaccinations, now is the perfect time to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider or local health department. Let’s start the school year healthy, prepared, and ready to learn! 💙🖤 #BluejayNation #BackToSchool #ReadyToLearn

Class of 2039: Bruh, We out!! Pre-k Personality class pic, peace out, and so sad that preschool is over pictures!!

Today is the last day of school for our Bluejays!! We have an early dismissal at 12:15 PM. Make sure to check backpacks for report cards heading home today. Have a safe, wonderful summer, and we’ll see everyone back in the nest this August!!

Walking Running Club 25 mile Club 🏆Thank you for the donations to purchase the shirts!!