Houston Tournament and Cabool Invitational brackets for January 19-24


The national RootEd Alliance office highlights the work that RootEd is doing in Missouri to assist high school students in creating a plan for themselves after graduation.
Koshkonong High School's RootEd advisor, Mrs. Terri Edgar, is available to high school students and parents who want to discuss future career or college plans including financial aid, resumes, job applications, scholarships, job shadowing, and more. Her office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school day or by appointment. Emails and phone calls are also welcome.
https://vimeo.com/1131400199?fl=pl&fe=sh
Koshkonong High School's RootEd advisor, Mrs. Terri Edgar, is available to high school students and parents who want to discuss future career or college plans including financial aid, resumes, job applications, scholarships, job shadowing, and more. Her office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school day or by appointment. Emails and phone calls are also welcome.
https://vimeo.com/1131400199?fl=pl&fe=sh

Elementary students will be making Valentine's Day boxes in art during the coming weeks and we need your help. We are looking for shoe boxes of all sizes!! Donations can be dropped of in the elementary or high school offices. Thank you!!

Freshmen, don't miss this opportunity!
The promise of $10,000 dollars in scholarships toward a bachelor's degree.
Only Missouri ninth grade students can apply.
Deadline to apply-- March 2, 2026.
The promise of $10,000 dollars in scholarships toward a bachelor's degree.
Only Missouri ninth grade students can apply.
Deadline to apply-- March 2, 2026.

Week at a Glance for January 13-17
It's Homecoming Week in Bluejay Nation!! Students are encouraged to join us in dressing up each day for our Spirit Week!!
Homecoming Schedule for Saturday, January 17th: 3:00 Crowning of the King and Queen followed by Varsity Boys then Varsity Girls contests vs. Bradleyville.
Have a wonderful weekend!!
It's Homecoming Week in Bluejay Nation!! Students are encouraged to join us in dressing up each day for our Spirit Week!!
Homecoming Schedule for Saturday, January 17th: 3:00 Crowning of the King and Queen followed by Varsity Boys then Varsity Girls contests vs. Bradleyville.
Have a wonderful weekend!!


Junior High Volleyball for girls in grades 6-8 will begin Tuesday, January 13th. Players will need to have a current physical on file with the school to participate. Schedule is subject to change. If school is dismissed for inclement weather, practices/games scheduled will be canceled.



Homecoming Spirit Week January 13-16

Are you interested in substitute teaching or becoming a paraprofessional? Free training starting soon!!
Classes will be on the MSU campus in West Plains on Monday and Wednesday nights from 5:30pm-8:30pm beginning February 2, 2026, and going through April 20, 2026. The training is very extensive and will prepare people to be able to step into substitute/paraprofessional positions easily.
Classes will be on the MSU campus in West Plains on Monday and Wednesday nights from 5:30pm-8:30pm beginning February 2, 2026, and going through April 20, 2026. The training is very extensive and will prepare people to be able to step into substitute/paraprofessional positions easily.

Lunch Menu for January 6-9
Welcome Back Bluejays!! We have missed you!!
Welcome Back Bluejays!! We have missed you!!

Week at a Glance January 5-9
Join us Monday night at 5:30 as our Lady Jays and Bluejays Basketball 🏀 host Mountain Home Christian.
Classes resume on Tuesday. We are excited to welcome everyone back to campus!!

Bluejay Nation will be on Christmas Break from December 22 – January 5. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6. The superintendent's office will be open Dec. 22, 23, 29, and 30 for anyone wishing to file for a seat on the school board. We wish all of our students, staff, families, and community a joyful holiday season filled with rest, laughter, and cheer. ❄️🎁
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you in the new year! 💙 #BluejayPride #SeeYouIn2026

Thank you to our amazing PTO organization for gifting our staff with shirts this week!! They look great and we are all PROUD Bluejay Wranglers!!

Both the Varsity Boys and Girls will be in action tonight at the Battle of the Border Tournament in Mammoth Spring, AR. Bluejays at 3:30 followed by the Lady Jays at 4:45
Good Luck!!
Good Luck!!


Good Luck to the Lady Jays as they compete in the Battle of the Border this evening in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, at 4:30pm!!

Dear Parents and Supporters,
We have received the unfortunate news that our cookie dough will not be arriving until after the holidays. The manufacturer had a systems outage that delayed production significantly. Our order is now expected to ship out the week of January 12.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and support!!
KHS Art Club
Exciting week as we finish our fall semester with the PTO Santa Store, Spirit days, Battle of the Border, and classes will dismiss Friday at 12:15pm. Be sure to join in the fun beginning with Tree Topper Tuesday!!




PTO Santa Store December 16-19
Koshkonong PTO will be holding their annual Santa Store again this year!! This is a great opportunity for students to purchase gifts for their families while supporting the PTO. Prices are $2 and up. The store will open each morning at 7:00am and remain open through the school day. Thank you for your support!!
Koshkonong PTO will be holding their annual Santa Store again this year!! This is a great opportunity for students to purchase gifts for their families while supporting the PTO. Prices are $2 and up. The store will open each morning at 7:00am and remain open through the school day. Thank you for your support!!

Join in on the fun next week as we countdown the days to break with a fun winter spirit week!! School will dismiss for winter break on Friday, December 19th at 12:15pm.
Tree Topper Tuesday: Christmas hats, headbands, reindeer antlers, etc.
Winter Wednesday: Break out the Christmas sweaters (ugly or not)
Toasty Thursday: Wear your warm snuggly pajamas
Festive & Flannel Friday: Wear your festive holiday outfits or bring on the flannel/plaid
Tree Topper Tuesday: Christmas hats, headbands, reindeer antlers, etc.
Winter Wednesday: Break out the Christmas sweaters (ugly or not)
Toasty Thursday: Wear your warm snuggly pajamas
Festive & Flannel Friday: Wear your festive holiday outfits or bring on the flannel/plaid

We have an opening in our Food Service Department for a cook in the 2025-2026 school year. Applications are available on the school website. https://www.koshkonongschool.org/page/employment-opportunities

Join us tonight!! RSVP by calling the elementary school office
PAT (Parent as Teachers) Christmas Fun Night
Elementary Cafeteria
Tuesday, December 9th
5:30-7:00 P.M.
This event is open to families who live within the school district and have a Birth to 5 year old infant/child. Older siblings are allowed to attend with the family. We will be decorating gingerbread cookies and creating a gingerbread craft. This is a drop in during the times listed.
PAT (Parent as Teachers) Christmas Fun Night
Elementary Cafeteria
Tuesday, December 9th
5:30-7:00 P.M.
This event is open to families who live within the school district and have a Birth to 5 year old infant/child. Older siblings are allowed to attend with the family. We will be decorating gingerbread cookies and creating a gingerbread craft. This is a drop in during the times listed.

