Koshkonong School

Lady Jays Volleyball 2025
Make plans to see these girls on the court!!

Walking Running Club kicks off on Wednesday, September 3rd!!

Biology students in Mrs. Pitts' class working through their engineering activity

Lady Jays Volleyball starts the season tonight at Couch for the jamboree.
5:30–COUCH VS DONIPHAN
6:45–DONIPHAN VS KOSHKONONG
8:00–COUCH VS KOSHKONONG
Admission will be $5 per adult/ 1 dollar per student
Concession will be available

2025 Lady Jays Volleyball Shirt Fundraiser
Design is blue and white. Choice of ash grey (G) or carolina blue. (B)
Order forms are available in the office.
Short Sleeve - $12
Long Sleeve - $15
Crew Neck Sweatshirt - $20
Hoodie - $25
Orders and Money due Friday, September 5th.

Reminder: Baseball practice today after school 3:30-4:45

August Menu

We would like to thank all of our students, parents, and staff for making the first week back in session GREAT!! Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you Tuesday!!

Congratulations to new freshman Catherine Willard!! She was the winner of a new Chromebook from our Freshman Night event held this past May.

Our 2nd Annual Lady Jays Classic Volleyball tournament is coming up fast and we are looking for sponsors!!
Platinum: $500
Largest Logo on shirt
Gold: $250
Mid-sized Logo on shirt
Silver: $100
Small Logo on shirt
Deadline for shirt logo is Monday, August 25.
If you or your business would be interested, please contact Coach April Mills at the high school, 417-867-5601.

Jr. High softball/baseball practice will start on Tuesday, August 19th, 3:45-5:15.

In compliance with Missouri Senate Bill 68, students may NOT use or display: *Cell Phones *Smartwatches (that send messages) *Headphones/earbuds *Tablets & other portable electronics If you need to reach your child? Call the school office — we'll make sure your student gets the message or comes to the office if needed. If a student needs to make an urgent call, phones are available in the main office.

What a great turnout for Open House!! We loved seeing our community out with all the smiling faces!! Thank you to the Koshkonong Betterment Foundation for sponsoring our meal, Ms. Bailey and the cross country team for serving, FFA Officer team, and Cool Current Outfitters for sponsoring our bounce houses. See you Tuesday for our first day!! #bluejaynation

The Oregon-Howell R-III School District is proud to announce we have received official confirmation of our approval for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This means ALL our students will receive FREE meals (breakfast and lunch) during the 2025-2026 school year!!
The CEP only applies to the 2025-2026 school year. All remaining meal account balances unpaid from previous school years must still be paid. You may pay on those balances at anytime throughout the year in the elementary or high school offices. If you need to discuss payment arrangements, please contact the school.

The classrooms are decorated, the floors all waxed, and our staff is excited to see all the Bluejays!!
The 2025-2026 school year will begin on Tuesday, August 19th.
Student arrival will begin at 7:15am and the school day will be from 7:30pm-3:30pm.
We are ready to make this the best year yet!!

Join us Thursday evening for our Open House event!! 🌭 Supper will be provided in the cafeteria beginning at 5:30pm (donation only) thanks to the Kosh Betterment Foundation. 📊MAP/EOC scores will be available 📕 2024-2025 Yearbooks are available in the library for $30. 📝 Students have the opportunity to complete a scavenger hunt around campus and then enjoy the inflatable obstacle course in the gym. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back on campus!!

Volleyball and Cross Country official practice for the Fall season begin Monday. 🏃‍♂️🏐🏃‍♀️ Athletes must have a current physical on file to practice as per MSHSAA and 14 official practices to compete in events.

The ladies in the kitchen have a delicious menu for our first week back!! We can't wait to see everyone on the first day of school, August 19th!!

Jr high girls and boys basketball practice starts September 2, 5-7 pm. Contact Coach Elly if you have questions 417-280-6681

We will have new student registration Wednesday, August 6th, and Thursday, August 7th, from 8:00am-3:00pm. Please bring proof or residency, immunization records, birth certificate, and social security card for your student(s). Welcome to all our new students to Bluejay Nation!! We are excited to have you!!