Well done Olpe 6th-12th grade students! We blew away our goal by donating 2,788 items to the Hartford Food Pantry which serves the families in the 252 school district! Our STUCO members delivered the items and presented them to Ruth & Jack Scoggin who founded the pantry and Pastor Gene Houston who manages the pantry. What a great way to kick off the holiday season, giving back to others! The best way to be civically engaged. Thanks to all who donated!
Last week our 5th graders received a nutrition lesson from the K-State Extension Office. This lesson focused on students reading nutrition fact labels, and examining fat and sugar in some of their favorite foods. An added treat that everyone got to try was hummus with pretzels.
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Congratulations to Mr. Schmidt and Mrs. Phillips for receiving the G.O.A.T. Award of the Week!
Mr. Schmidt is truly a team player (pun intended) who works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. Many people may not realize just how much he does to support our students and our school. He does a lot to make sure all of our activities stay on track.
Mrs. Phillips is a compassionate and dedicated students support specialist who prioritizes building meaningful relationships with students. Known for her kind and caring nature, she consistently goes the extra mile to create a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone she works with. She ensures each student and staff member feels valued and understood, helping all to overcome obstacles.
Congratulations Hoyt W. for being our Good Character this week!
Yesterday, our 6th-12th Band and Choir students had the exciting opportunity to attend a performance of Legally Blonde: The Musical at Emporia High School.
6th grade is learning about the states of matter and focusing on solids. Last week, students learned about crystalline and amorphous solids. Then constructed their own.
Last week, third grade had a great time collaborating to research and create informational texts, complete with text features.
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Congratulations to Mrs. Metzger and Mrs. Miller for receiving the G.O.A.T. Award of the Week!
Mrs. Metzger goes above and beyond for her students every day and is a wonderful, supportive colleague. She has been incredibly helpful in organizing the Tier 2 reading materials, making them accessible for everyone. This effort will greatly benefit all the students in our school.
Mrs. Miller always puts the kids needs first! She is a strong advocate for our toddlers and babies, ensuring they feel supported and cared for every day. Her dedication and nurturing nature make a lasting impact on both the children and those who work with her.
We would love to have you join our AMAZING SPED team!
Congratulations Maevry C. for being our Good Character this week!
The 6th grade has been learning about the Macys Thanksgiving Parade tradition. This week they started the project of making their own “balloons”.
Preschool had fun spreading kindness today in celebration of World Kindness Day!
Congratulations to our School Nurses for being awarded $3000 through Sadie Jones Fund to go towards a District Wide Stop Trafficking Project: a prevention education program designed to empower students, educators, and parents to understand and combat the risks of online dangers.
Olpe 6th graders and Kindergarten Buddies visited the Veteran's Memorial today.
Proud of our band for doing an amazing job at the Veteran's Day parade this morning! Your performance was a wonderful tribute to our veterans. 🎶🇺🇸
Our 4th graders are learning about flag etiquette! 🇺🇸 They're exploring how to properly handle and respect our nation's flag.
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The Olpe High School STUCO and Key Club are teaming up on our annual Rock & Stock the Pantry Nonperishable Item Drive again this year! Please see the flyers for more details. This year the pantry gave us a list of specific items they are in need of!! Students, you do not need to go buy items! Check with friends, family, neighbors, etc to see if they want to donate. Olpe Residents: If you want to participate in the drive, please contact Megan McGuire and she will coordinate item pick up! Thank you for helping us help others! All items will be donated to the Hartford Pantry that services all of the USD 252 communities.
