
The next OHS Blood Drive is on Wednesday, January 6 at the K of C Hall in Olpe. These blood drives are run by students and help them earn scholarship money on top of saving lives. Contact Lauryn at labroyles@usd252.org to sign up!

The next OHS Blood Drive is on Wednesday, January 6 at the K of C Hall in Olpe. These blood drives are run by students and help them earn scholarship money on top of saving lives. Contact Lauryn at labroyles@usd252.org to sign up!

Here is the link to watch the Lady Eagles take on Sedan in Neodesha tonight starting at 6:00pm.
https://youtu.be/4iuTZvD4z4w

Basketball apparel orders DUE WEDNESDAY! The other items can be ordered online at anytime. Order AND pay online through the link below. https://deja-brew-cafe-and-shop.square.site/

The next OHS Blood Drive is on Wednesday, January 6 at the K of C Hall in Olpe. These blood drives are run by students and help them earn scholarship money on top of saving lives. Contact Lauryn at labroyles@usd252.org to sign up!

Basketball apparel orders DUE WEDNESDAY! The other items can be ordered online at anytime. Order AND pay online through the link below.
https://deja-brew-cafe-and-shop.square.site/

TODAY AT 2PM!!! Purchase your FAN IN THE STAND sign and support your Eagle even though you can't actually be in the stands right now. Order AND pay for your sign online at the following link. https://deja-brew-cafe-and-shop.square.site/

DUE WEDNESDAY AT 2PM!!! Purchase your FAN IN THE STAND sign and support your Eagle even though you can't actually be in the stands right now. Order AND pay for your sign online at the following link. https://deja-brew-cafe-and-shop.square.site/

Here are some Olpe High School Basketball Updates. As always, they are still subject to change at any time. Any new updates will be shared as soon as possible. You can also stay up to date via:
Olpe Schools website
Olpe Schools Facebook Page
Olpe Schools Google Calendar (email jbroyles@usd252.org to be invited)

Here are some Olpe Junior High Basketball Updates. As always, they are still subject to change at any time. Any new updates will be shared as soon as possible. You can also stay up to date via:
Olpe Schools website
Olpe Schools Facebook Page
Olpe Schools Google Calendar (email jbroyles@usd252.org to be invited)

DUE WEDNESDAY AT 2PM!!! Purchase your FAN IN THE STAND sign and support your Eagle even though you can't actually be in the stands right now. Order AND pay for your sign online at the following link. https://deja-brew-cafe-and-shop.square.site/

Order your Olpe Eagle basketball apparel & other Eagle apparel! Basketball apparel orders AND payment are due by WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9. The other items can be ordered online at anytime. Order AND pay online through the link below.
https://deja-brew-cafe-and-shop.square.site/

MENU CHANGE!
Monday, November 23 will still be Taco Salad, BUT Tuesday, November 24 will be Cobb Salad.

Show us how you support our Olpe Eagles at school, at work, and at home. Take pictures and email them to jbroyles@usd252.org by 4:00 pm Friday so everyone can see why EVERY DAY IS A GREAT DAY TO BE AN EAGLE!

Junior High Basketball at Leroy
Monday, November 16
Start time 5:00 pm, as follows:
Boys JV - half game
Girls Varsity
Boys Varsity

The junior high morning practice for tomorrow Tuesday, October 27 has been cancelled. The team will plan to practice after school tomorrow instead.

Here is the Grab and Go Meal Form for October 26 - October 30. There will be no meals on Friday, October 30 due to the No School Day.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcFc3C6_sAnEM1TEi-GRmP-ljeW1yusSGLZBEwsXSQP9rmSQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the grab and go form for this week's meals, October 12 - 16. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelApCgBEd_ThmNZWp_lp1AYwUh_r2KuW_iOVkPOtPGlc4_ig/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the link for Grab and Go meals for October 5 - October 9.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4NwzXUOdnnxcY3l6kb3mt7v_duKv1t8Y9kVtuyY8BGwI0iw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the meal form for the week of September 29 - October 2. Please note there is no meal service on Monday, September 28. Thank you to our kitchen staff for their continued hard work!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY7YUAIEErNfib6vjBFdhRHZgvWPQR4FbrjpQ9Q1SbeZXRhg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the Grab-and-Go form for the week of September 21-25. Thank you to our kitchen staff for all of their hard work and dedication!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTKBpbEsOAXud9ru7re1otF-Q7Tmfh6JuaG6gWWh0YSSbc_A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the Grab-and-Go form for the week of September 14-18. Thank you to our kitchen staff for all of their hard work and dedication! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiGz7qnBiW1pTHQ83C6Xn3lTTZvzgXL8DrINAxihUDU3QQVQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the meal form for meals for the week of September 8 - 11. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca_hkJxfiwdGYHrqwGHivCBDlZWJA7mfoB94jsb8_Wj06FOQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

See the Aug. 31-Sept. 4 Plan of the Week at the following link:
https://5il.co/kevg

Check out our Back-to-School Letter
@ https://5il.co/k1e9

Back-To-School Playbook 8.11.20
Good evening parents, students and members of the Olpe community. In just a few weeks we will be welcoming students back into our buildings after nearly 6 months.
In the days leading up to the start of school, we will be sharing various pieces of our back-to-school playbook through our Facebook page and will post this information to our webpage as well. Yesterday, Dr. Argabright shared the vision and part of the journey that brought us to where we are today.
Tonight’s back-to-school communication will be used to explain the teaching structures we will use during the 2020-21 school year.
Our primary structure will be what we are calling a blended model. This model includes a face to face option and a remote learning option. The face to face option gives students the opportunity to receive their education in our school buildings. The remote learning option is available to those families who choose to keep students at home or as needed for quarantine measures. This model utilizes Google Classroom. Learning from our successes and even from some of our mis-steps in the spring, we have developed a common google classroom template to streamline the student experience. Students in grades 3-12 attending remotely will follow a traditional daily schedule, joining their classmates via Google Meet. These students will receive the same daily instruction as our face to face students. Students in PreK-2 will receive a modified experience that will allow for both daily instruction with their peers through Google Classroom, but will also include non-screen time for age-appropriate activities.
The other structure that the district has developed is what we are calling Hybrid Learning.
This type of learning will come into effect if deemed necessary due to an outbreak within one or more of our attendance centers. A specified percentage of students would switch to remote learning. The number of students required to move to remote learning could vary due to the situation surrounding the outbreak.
Widespread remote learning could occur if the number of staff or students who are required to quarantine due to exposure, makes face to face learning impossible.
Our goal in developing our back-to-school plan is to keep our doors open. We have spent several months crafting a plan that we believe provides the best opportunities to keep students and staff safe, while also providing the opportunity for face to face learning. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we navigate through these uncharted waters. Have a great evening!

Here is the link for Grab and Go Meals for the week of July 20-24 and July 27-31. Meals for the week of July 27-31 will be passed out on Friday July 24. Thank you to our kitchen staff for going above and beyond this summer!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLyaCZduNtw9j-73aBJXrH9CEurk4uc9tYrcvdGKpfa2PE1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the link for meal service for July 6-10. Please note some changes. Meals will only be available at Neosho Rapids and Olpe Schools. Delivery is no longer available. Thank you to our kitchen staff for all you hard work and dedication!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffFjW80c_8uoM9F3XRjC8He1oOr2Vjc-zTLhXh51D8TIikrg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the link for meal service for July 6-10. Please note some changes. Meals will only be available at Neosho Rapids and Olpe Schools. Delivery is no longer available. Thank you to our kitchen staff for all you hard work and dedication! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJlj1E2lRfpE2Km9-2de3ZxzQSnLorfviGu53LSCXlrg-a9Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

View the tentative 2020-2021 Olpe Schools calendar at:
*District Calendars Link on Olpe Schools website
*Olpe Schools Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OlpeSchools/ *Olpe Schools Google Calendar page at: https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=NWoxdTBvaW9yY2Jwbzg0ZTkwb2MydDljbDRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ *Printed calendars available at enrollment.

Good Friday Morning! Here is the link for Grab and Go Meals for June 22 - 26 AND June 29 - July 3. We will NOT have daily meal service the week of June 29 - July 3 to give our kitchen staff a well deserved break. You will be able to pick up all the meals for the week of June 29 - July 3 on Friday, June 26 during regularly scheduled meal service. We will resume regular meal service on July 6. Thank you to our kitchen staff for all of their hard work and dedication!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8zIu6div9VX2p6rv66pLRDkaSpnpX6Dy1EfGyw8UxNW7vNA/viewform?usp=sf_link

The produce truck was late leaving today, so if you're stopping by to get some produce it will be ready at Olpe around 3PM and ready at Hartford at around 3:30PM.
Hope to see everyone out there!

USD 252 family and friends, tomorrow there will be an opportunity to pick up fresh produce for anyone who would like some. This program has no income guidelines or age limits, so anyone is welcome!
Produce pickup for Olpe community members will be available from 2:30 to 5:00 PM at the school.
Produce pickup for Neosho Rapids and Hartford will be available from 3:00 to 5:00PM at Hartford Jr./Sr. school building.
Come get some fresh produce tomorrow June 18th.

DUE TOMORROW: The Jones Foundation Undergraduate Education Grant applications are now available. DUE JUNE 15! Must be submitted via Fax or Email. Visit this link to apply:
https://jonesfdn.org/undergraduate-education-grant/

Here is the link for Grab and Go Meals for the week of June 15-19. Please remember our delivery options for those experiencing illness or lack of transportation during this difficult time.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn70LoDyP2Pt4mCu15ut-MWW2kWfL9SGZGmgtJY4rpqqobeg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the link for Grab and Go Meals for the week of June 8 - June 12 Please remember our delivery options for those experiencing illness or lack of transportation during this difficult time. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPk-3L4D5bkriHRgmeqGz5ABreNVSR9JhUeVoneEi0OWrR4A/viewform?usp=sf_link

SENIORS: The Jones Foundation Undergraduate Education Grant applications are now available. DUE JUNE 15! Must be submitted via Fax or Email. Visit this link to apply:
https://jonesfdn.org/undergraduate-education-grant/

Families! Grab and Go Meal Service will be back up and running in it's usual drive through fashion starting this Monday, June 1. Here is the link for Grab and Go Meals for the week of June 1 - June 5. Please remember our delivery options for those experiencing illness or lack of transportation during this difficult time.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLS8KTzYGo5cYh0c_TqzosvXCfmYZNC6moGGYLegYhdHxefg/viewform?usp=sf_link

SENIORS: The Jones Foundation Undergraduate Education Grant applications are now available. DUE JUNE 15! Must be submitted via Fax or Email. Visit this link to apply:
https://jonesfdn.org/undergraduate-education-grant/

Good Friday Morning!
Here is the link for Grab and Go Meals for May 18-22 AND May 25-29. We will NOT have daily meal service the week of May 25-29 to give our kitchen staff a well deserved break. You will be able to pick up all the meals for the week of May 25-29 on Friday, May 22 during regularly scheduled meal service. We will resume regular meal service on June 1. Thank you to our kitchen staff for all of their hard work and dedication!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi5F2bQOzarWijxtMpqScx5ML6oxgpMIkjWBAdzTyqJAv67g/viewform?usp=sf_link

HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS - The LAST day to purchase is Monday, May 11. That is tomorrow! Books are $26 each, and will be delivered in August.
Visit this link to purchase: https://checkout.square.site/buy/S5EO3KPN6PRXXA6ATFTTAE2P

HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS - The LAST day to purchase is Monday, May 11. Books are $26 each, and will be delivered in August.
Visit this link to purchase: https://checkout.square.site/buy/S5EO3KPN6PRXXA6ATFTTAE2P

Here is the link for Grab and Go Meals for the week of May 11 - May 15. Please remember our delivery options for those experiencing illness or lack of transportation during this difficult time.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAmuzx0I0-vI6yw53-v8ziQ58ca7WAXTIlXAO8txJ0fZqU7g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the link for Grab and Go Meals for the week of May 4 - May 8. Please remember our delivery options for those experiencing illness and lack of transportation during this difficult time.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpQuWP2A8zm1VrTuouveZVSdfzhSaksS5WHVTGPmi4om6vJw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Continuous Learning Update 4.26.20
https://youtu.be/GnLKKPCBY30

NEEDED BY MONDAY, MAY 4!!!
PICTURES NEEDED: 2020 Seniors - We need to fill the yearbook graduation pages with pictures of you in your caps/gowns/tassels! Please send the following pictures to: jbroyles@usd252.org *Picture 1: Please take a full body picture so we can see the cap, gown, etc. SMILE! *Picture 2: Please take a fun picture in your graduation attire, you choose the pose. ALL Students 7-12: Please take some pictures of your junior high and high school children "attending" school at home/online. Make sure all are school appropriate and SMILE! Thanks for your help, we look forward to "seeing" your faces!

Continuous Learning Update 4.19.20
https://studio.youtube.com/video/NYCCoGcL0Nc/edit

Check out our Olpe Schools Google Calendar to help you stay up to date with all activities, as we do our best to keep it as updated as possible. You can sync it to your phone or computer. The link is below, but if you would like a direct invite to make it easier, please e-mail your request to: jbroyles@usd252.org
Here is the link for the Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r?tab=mc1

DON'T FORGET!!!
PICTURES NEEDED: 2020 Seniors - We need to fill the yearbook graduation pages with pictures of you in your caps/gowns/tassels! Please send the following pictures to: jbroyles@usd252.org *Picture 1: Please take a full body picture so we can see the cap, gown, etc. SMILE! *Picture 2: Please take a fun picture in your graduation attire, you choose the pose. ALL Students 7-12: Please take some pictures of your junior high and high school children "attending" school at home/online. Make sure all are school appropriate and SMILE! Thanks for your help, we look forward to "seeing" your faces!

Families of USD 252 students, below is some new information about a Parent Helpline. We are all going through a stressful situation and that can lead to some uncertainty. Please feel free to reach out to school staff or use this helpline or mobile app if you are struggling during this time.
KCSL’s Parent Helpline (1-800-CHILDREN) is designed to meet the needs of parents and caregivers who feel isolated and frustrated when trying to meet the challenges of raising children. Information, referrals and support are provided statewide anonymously to parents, relatives, caregivers, youth and professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Parent Helpline is also available as a mobile phone App. This is a free download that can be found by searching The Parent Helpline in either the Android or Apple stores. The App also contains links for Parent Tip Cards on the KCSL website or has simple one touch dialing if you decide you need additional information.
Top reasons for calls to the Parent Helpline include basic parenting, child development, behavior management, questions about reporting child abuse and neglect, mental health, legal concerns and information about programs/services. Call the Parent Helpline at either 1-800-CHILDREN or 1-800-332-6378 for resources, referrals and other information.

DON'T FORGET!!!
PICTURES NEEDED: 2020 Seniors - We need to fill the yearbook graduation pages with pictures of you in your caps/gowns/tassels! Please send the following pictures to: jbroyles@usd252.org *Picture 1: Please take a full body picture so we can see the cap, gown, etc. SMILE! *Picture 2: Please take a fun picture in your graduation attire, you choose the pose. ALL Students 7-12: Please take some pictures of your junior high and high school children "attending" school at home/online. Make sure all are school appropriate and SMILE! Thanks for your help, we look forward to "seeing" your faces!

Continuous Learning Update - 4.12.20
https://youtu.be/GdIFyV9K3V4

April 2020 COUNSELOR'S CORNER from Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Coffman! Check out some great mental health conversation starters for parents, as well as several tidbits on Zoom safety. As always, please contact them with any concerns: cricharddavis@usd252.org & acoffman@usd252.org

Video @https://youtu.be/tdy4gMkY0II
Good evening, I just wanted to take a few minutes to check in with all of my Olpe students and families. Last week, we started school in an entirely different way. I am extremely proud of the work that my staff put in to recreate their classrooms and move them online. I also truly admire our students for stepping up to the plate and engaging in this new environment and parents for their support.
After week 1, I can happily report that we had nearly all of our students are actively participating in classes. Students were reconnected with their teachers and peers, new routines and expectations were established, and new content was learned for the first time under the structure of our continuous learning plan.
We are continuing to work with families that are struggling to find balance with schoolwork in this new reality. Several of our families have purchased Internet service, boosted their service, or taken advantage of hotspots in each community. Those who are without Internet service have been given packets as an alternative. Our teachers have worked hard to communicate with families and will continue to reach out in the days and weeks ahead.
Along with all of these positive efforts, there have been a few bumps along the way. Frustrations with technology, confusion of schedules, misinterpretations of expectations, etc. I want you to know that we are aware that our system is not perfect and that teachers and administrators are working to make necessary changes to provide the best learning environment we can under these extraordinary circumstances.
For some of us, including myself, this pandemic has caused a great bit of uncertainty in our households. I worry not just for my own family, but my entire Eagle family as well. For those of you who feel that the stress and anxiety is overwhelming, we can share a variety of Social Emotional resources with you and your family, as well as connect you with mental health providers such as Crosswinds if necessary. Please contact our counselors Mrs. Davis at cricharddavis@usd252.org, Mrs. Coffman at acoffman@usd252.org or our district social worker Ms. Samuels at ksamuels@usd252.org for information and assistance.
Please remember to sign up each week for Grab and Go meals on our district website or school Facebook page. Please note that we are moving our curbside pickup to the north side of the school. Please enter from the west off of Kansas street.
Lastly, to each of my students, staff, and families I offer the following in these challenging days: Change is something that we can GO through or change is something we can GROW through. I know that our incredible students and families will emerge from this time of change stronger and better than we were before. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers or email me at sclark@usd252.org with any questions or concerns.
Thank you, have a good evening and remember it’s always a great day to be an Eagle!

PICTURES NEEDED:
2020 Seniors - We need to fill the yearbook graduation pages with pictures of you in your caps/gowns/tassels! Please send the following pictures to: jbroyles@usd252.org
*Picture 1: Please take a full body picture so we can see the cap, gown, etc. SMILE!
*Picture 2: Please take a fun picture in your graduation attire, you choose the pose.
ALL Students 7-12: Please take some pictures of your junior high and high school children "attending" school at home/online. Make sure all are school appropriate and SMILE!
Thanks for your help, we look forward to "seeing" your faces!

Continuous Learning Q & A
Question: Are my high school kids expected to be in front of a computer screen most of the day?
Answer: The JH/HS daily schedule runs from 8:30-2:00 everyday. Each class session is 30 minutes long and may include instruction and homework. The question and answer time that follows is there so that students can get clarification from a teacher if necessary. If students are unable to attend sessions as outlined in the schedule, teachers will be recording and providing this information that can be accessed at anytime. We anticipate that these students will have approximately 3 total hours of learning time daily.

Continuous Learning Q & A
Question: I am confused about the elementary daily schedule. Does my child need to attend both the 9:00 and the 1:00 session? What if I am not available to help my child during those times?
Answer: Students do not have to attend both sessions. Our teachers will be delivering instruction/interacting with students during that time. Teachers will provide more specific information each week as they communicate the specific tasks for the week. If you are not able to attend a session, that's OK. These sessions are recorded and are made available by your teacher through a learning platform such as Google Classroom. Your teacher will let you know how to keep informed and connected.

CLASS OF 2020: We know things are crazy and different right now, but we do NOT want you to forget about scholarship deadlines! For more information or to submit applications, you may contact Mrs. Davis at cricharddavis@usd252.org or visit her counselor's webpage at: http://www.usd252.org/o/olpe-schools/page/counselor-page--2. Also, if you haven't submitted your senior pictures to Mrs. Broyles please do so ASAP! We will still have a yearbook, composite board, and graduation slideshow for you, no matter what!

Please click on the link to fill out our Grab 'n Go form for March 30-April 3. Meals are available for curbside pick-up from 11:00am-12:30pm in front of the Olpe Elementary entrance. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLnyT-E3E4-mr7PeN8iOlA_Qwmh53qaG7FCFyLACqDVX4SSQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&fbclid=IwAR0xBO9kJfoiKufqWZY6CqkZcf3WQq3S-QN1DdKd6E5VjMzVlrugMrqEy98

Parents of Students in Grades 1-5, iPad chargers are in! We will be checking these out from 11:00-12:30 during our Grab 'n Go lunch pick up tomorrow - Thursday, March 26. If your child had an iPad sent home, he/she will need this charger as we had to order more and they just came in today. If you are unable to pick it up during this time, please call the elementary office at 620-475-3277.

Parents,
Teachers have been working hard and are getting closer and closer to finalizing the delivery of continuous learning to our students. We know that many of you have questions, and we hope that some of the information we share will help to answer some of those. The daily schedule for was developed with guidance from KSDE and the Continuous Learning Task Force.
Please note that while we have established specific learning times, our teachers are prepared to be flexible as we know that these schedules may or may not work for every student. Students are not expected to be online all day. In fact, students may not “meet” everyday. In these cases teachers will communicate what each week will look like and will be available as indicated in the schedule. This schedule allows us to be consistent in our delivery and to provide a sense of stability and routine for students.
If your child is unable to attend during a scheduled time, the instruction and materials will be available online (teachers will communicate how to access this material) or in a packet for those students who do not have internet access. If you have concerns about this, please contact your child’s teacher as they will be able to explain how to best access this information
Junior High and High School students will follow the A/B schedule. Monday, March 30 will be an “A” day.
Please note the times that teachers will be available to answer questions or to assist students in learning. Instructions on how to schedule an appointment/meeting will be communicated by your child’s teacher. If those times do not work, please contact the teacher to make other arrangements.
Teachers will be reaching out to you and your child to let you know what each day will look like.
Again, your child’s teacher will be working to iron out any difficulties that may arise as we launch into this new learning environment. Please be patience with us as we may experience some challenges through this transition – it is a new experience for all of us.
If you have questions, please contact your child’s teacher or feel free to contact me at sclark@usd252.org. Those questions emailed to will collected and will then be answered and posted to our website and Facebook page so that others who may have the same questions have a place to look at Frequently Asked Questions. Thank you for all you do and for your continued support.

To watch the Facebook Live Event recording, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/a9K_f0qTD2s

Students and Parents,
Let me first start by saying, I hope all of you are healthy and doing well. The events of the last few weeks have knocked the wind out of many of us. A lot of varying emotions have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As educators, we grieve with our seniors whose traditional ending will be much different from previous graduating classes. We also worry about the development of all children as they will be adjusting to a new way of learning.
We understand the cloud of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty that students and parents have experienced in the past days and weeks. The silver lining is that those changes open the door to new opportunities for learning and experiences.
I miss seeing all of you and want you to know that we have been working hard behind the scenes to find ways to connect with you and to best meet your academic and social-emotional needs.
This past week and a half, the administrative team has been working with guidance from KSDE and a continuous learning task force made up of educators from across the state to develop a framework for educational delivery. This week, our teachers will be working on the details within this framework. By the end of the week, we will roll out the district’s plan for continuous education for your child.
The educational day will look much different. Time that students will “be in school” will be dramatically reduced as we know that an online or non-traditional environment cannot replicate what we do in our schools through face to face interactions. KSDE has repeatedly emphasized that schools need to
• Focus on essential learning for students – a “Less is More” approach
• Be flexible and ready to adapt when needs arise
• foster relationships in this new learning environment
There are still unanswered questions at both the federal and state level that we are working to have answered. Many of our students have unique learning needs who require additional supports in the traditional school setting. We are waiting on answers to determine how this looks in this new environment.
We will continue to provide meals for those in need with curbside pick-up Monday-Friday from 11:00-12:30 at each of our educational sites. We just ask that you fill out the google form posted on our school’s Facebook page by Thursday of the preceding week so that we can accurately prepare for the next week’s meals. We will send out this form through email as well.
At this time, the county health department will not allow students back into our buildings. As a result, we plan to distribute technology, educational and personal items tomorrow from 8:00-4:00 and from 5:00-7:00pm. This will be accomplished through curbside pick-up. Elementary will pick up in front of the elementary, the junior high in the east side parking lot and the high school in front of the old high school entrance. We have developed a google form that must be filled out by a parent or guardian of students in grades K-6 so that we can issue either an iPad for those in grades K-5 or a Macbook to our sixth graders. This form is available through a link on our Facebook page and was also emailed to all parents. Please complete this prior to pick up.
By the end of the week, the administrative team and our teachers will communicate out the learning structures and expectations for the rest of this school year. This will give you a better idea of what day to day learning will look like and how to manage your academic day. Teachers will be reaching out to students in the next few days to connect with them and to reassure them during this time.
While we prepare this week for a new educational delivery system, we encourage you to explore ways for your child to engage in learning. Many of our teachers and administrators across the state have been posting ideas on social media to help children and parents continue learning in their homes.
This is not the “ending” to the school year we had hoped for. However, I am looking forward to “seeing” all of you in the days and weeks ahead in this new learning environment. To all our Olpe kids, we miss you all and want you to know that we are doing everything we can to keep connected and provide an education that will help you to be successful in the future.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or you can contact me through my email at sclark@usd252.org. I will be posting the information from this Facebook live event to our Facebook page and to our website. Thank you for your patience through this difficult time and I wish all of you good health. Have a great evening! Enjoy your kids!

Parents with students in grades K-6, please fill out the following form so we can check out technology to your child. This form will need to be completed before devices can be picked up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18UHawQZY_CUnhZXSAb7ptcJd9DvUOkQVkyi-K29R0Yk/edit

CLASS OF 2020: We know things are crazy and different right now, but we do NOT want you to forget about scholarship deadlines! For more information or to submit applications, you may contact Mrs. Davis at cricharddavis@usd252.org or visit her counselor's webpage at: http://www.usd252.org/o/olpe-schools/page/counselor-page--2. Also, if you haven't submitted your senior pictures to Mrs. Broyles please do so ASAP! We will still have a yearbook, composite board, and graduation slideshow for you, no matter what!

Olpe Families: USD 252 is gathering information as to whether or not students have internet access at home so that we can improve our delivery of instruction in the coming weeks- please fill out the form below to help guide these decisions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe978RxEBIljxLnpe0lmO2wLJ6JynEJNUiq7naBKLRSCtEJXA/viewform

Click on the link for the Grab 'n Go form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTYmx6g0S5dCaJOAEye8ZaIqCzcfeeW35yDkVgPBlZprsv5g/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

Today, March 17, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly announced all school facilities will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This includes all activities. This will place tremendous hardship on our families and staff, and impact the social and emotional well-being of our students.
We have been working on contingency plans since mid-March, including how we can meet the ongoing learning needs of our students and provide breakfast and lunch for our students who need it.
KSDE is working to help districts develop a plan for continuous learning for our students through the end of the school year. This plan will include virtual learning along with limited on campus instruction that complies with guidance from our local county health department. The details of our plan will be communicated as soon as they have been solidified.
What we do know now is that teachers will return on March 23 to begin planning student learning experiences through the Continuous Learning Program guided by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Meals are expected to start on March 23. If your child needs a meal, please fill out the USD 252 Grab ‘n Go form so that we can plan accordingly.
Students will be expected to begin participating in learning activities on Monday, March 30. Additional information will be shared during the week of March 23 in preparation of this transition.
During these uncertain times, USD 252 is committed to ensure that ALL of our staff remains gainfully employed; therefore, staff will continue to be paid. Staff may be asked to work in different areas during this time. We appreciate our staff’s dedication to our students and their continued flexibility over the coming months.
Our staff and board of education are also working on other critical issues, such as what this means for our seniors and how this will affect next school year. We will provide updates on these issues as soon as the information is available.
We are committed to working together as a community to support one another throughout these unprecedented times, and communication will remain a top priority. As a reminder, this school closure is in response to the current public health crisis. The focus should remain on preventing the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it is also referred to.
Please be mindful of the following:
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing (cough/sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue).
• Keep sick children at home.
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
• Practice social distancing
Follow additional guidance from these sources:
• National Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
• https://www.flinthillshealth.org

Check out our Olpe Schools Google Calendar to help you stay up to date with all activities, as we do our best to keep it as updated as possible. You can sync it to your phone or computer. The link is below, but if you would like a direct invite to make it easier, please e-mail your request to: jbroyles@usd252.org
Here is the link for the Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r?tab=mc1

We have received many questions about the impact COVID-19 will have on our schools and spring sports and activities. If there are changes, these will be communicated as soon as that information becomes available.

Congrats Lady Eagles on your 26-0 undefeated season! Sorry it had to end the way it did! We a proud of you! #eaglepride #greenmachine #statechampsinoureyes

KSHSAA has cancelled all remaining games of the state tournament. #disappointed #stilleagleproud

KSDE guidance on Covid-19 https://kasb.org/nb0312-4/

Lady Eagles defeat Norwich 59-43. Advance to play Centralia in the semifinals tomorrow at 3:00. Go Lady Eagles! #eaglepride #greenmachine

Unfortunately, we did not have enough students sign up to take a pep bus to Dodge City for the tournament. As a result, the pep bus scheduled to go to Dodge has been cancelled.

We are gearing up for our 2nd Annual USD 252 Honor Flight Donkey Basketball Game. It will be Friday, March 20th at 6:30 at Olpe High School. A meal is being served beginning at 5:30. Tickets may be picked up at Olpe and Hartford High School. See pictures for more information. Thank you again for your continued support of our program! We appreciate it!

HS track practice has been cancelled due to the rain. Try to run on your own if the weather clears up later in the day.

Check out our Olpe Schools Google Calendar to help you stay up to date with all activities, as we do our best to keep it as updated as possible. You can sync it to your phone or computer. The link is below, but if you would like a direct invite to make it easier, please e-mail your request to: jbroyles@usd252.org
Here is the link for the Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r?tab=mc1

We are gearing up for our 2nd Annual USD 252 Honor Flight Donkey Basketball Game. It will be Friday, March 20th at 6:30 at Olpe High School. A meal is being served beginning at 5:30. Tickets may be picked up at Olpe and Hartford High School. See pictures for more information. Thank you again for your continued support of our program! We appreciate it!

We had our final Eagle Basketball Clinic last night. The kids gained a lot of basketball skills and had a ton of fun! Thank you to all the athletes who helped coach the kids. We are so lucky to have great big kids who are willing to give up their free time to work with the future of Eagle & Lady Eagle Basketball 💚💛🏀🦅

Forensics Judges are needed for the OHS Forensics Meet on Saturday, March 21! Fill out the Google Form via the link here if you can help. Contact Ms. Madinger if you need more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
https://forms.gle/r1p8pQP2gBURHjs59

Forensics Judges are needed for the OHS Forensics Meet on Saturday, March 21! Fill out the Google Form via the link here if you can help. Contact Ms. Madinger if you need more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
https://forms.gle/r1p8pQP2gBURHjs59

Turn in your Box Tops now! If you haven't downloaded the app to submit them yet, check out the link below and download it today.
https://www.boxtops4education.com

Forensics Judges are needed for the OHS Forensics Meet on Saturday, March 21! Fill out the Google Form via the link here if you can help. Contact Ms. Madinger if you need more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
https://forms.gle/r1p8pQP2gBURHjs59

The London/Dublin informational meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to no RSVP's. If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact Megan Glenn at OHS at mglenn@usd252.org or (620) 475-3223. Thank you!

Turn in your Box Tops now! If you haven't downloaded the app to submit them yet, check out the link below and download it today.
https://www.boxtops4education.com

USD 252 schools will have a 2 hour delayed start Thursday, Feb. 13.

OHS Spirit Week is this week, Feb. 10-13!
10th - Favorite Decade Day
11th - Black Tie Best Day
12th - Favorite Character Day
13th - Mardi Gras Day

OHS Spirit Week is next week, Feb. 10-13!
10th - Favorite Decade Day
11th - Black Tie Best Day
12th - Favorite Character Day
13th - Mardi Gras Day

Turn in your Box Tops now! If you haven't downloaded the app to submit them yet, check out the link below and download it today.
https://www.boxtops4education.com

The 2020 Lyon County Spelling Bee will be held tomorrow, February 6, at the Emporia Humanitarian Center. It will start at 9:45 am. Good Luck to our Eagle spellers! If you would like to watch it live, here is the link: https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KVOE

DUE TOMORROW: The Olpe Eagle Basketball Clinic for Kindergarten thru 3rd grade is coming up soon! Deadline to sign up AND pay is on Monday, February 3! Cost is $15 per child. Please e-mail mmcguire@usd252.org with any questions. Sign up today!

The Olpe Eagle Basketball Clinic for Kindergarten thru 3rd grade is coming up soon! Deadline to sign up AND pay is in only TWO days on Monday, February 3! Cost is $15 per child. Please e-mail mmcguire@usd252.org with any questions. Sign up today!

The Olpe Eagle Basketball Clinic for Kindergarten thru 3rd grade is coming up soon! Deadline to sign up AND pay is in only THREE days on Monday, February 3! Cost is $15 per child. Please e-mail mmcguire@usd252.org with any questions. Sign up today!

Our Eagles take on Lebo at 5:30 pm on Friday in the next round of the LCL Tournament at White Auditorium. The Lady Eagles play Burlingame immediately following at 7:00 pm. The spirit theme Friday is 80's-Totally Rad. Let's pack the stands, and who knows maybe we can get EVERYONE in the crowd to stand up and cheer for the EAGLES! Here is the updated bracket. GO EAGLES!!!

The 2020 LCL Tournament is next week, Jan. 27 - Feb. 1.
Monday, January 27 at 5:30 PM - Olpe Boys vs. MdCV
Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM - Olpe Girls vs. TBD
The final bracket will be released Saturday morning.
GO EAGLES!!!

OHS SENIORS: Scholarships are now available in Mrs. Davis's classroom. See Mrs. Davis or Olpe Schools Facebook page for a list and for due dates!

SCHEDULE CHANGE:
HS BB @ Hartford on Saturday, January 18. Starting at 3:00pm in the big gym: *JV Boys (full game) *Varsity Girls *Honoring of Vets/LEOs/First Responders *Varsity Boys *Honor Flight Pancake Feed Begins at 4:30pm in the Commons Area - Come Hungry!

Honor Flight Pancake Feed will start at 4:30 on Saturday at the Hartford basketball games vs. Olpe.

Due to the weather postponing high school games today, we are changing the time of the JH tournament tomorrow to help schools make up some high school games on Saturday. The Olpe JH boys will play at approximately 11:45. The HS games at Hartford will be played on Saturday staring with the JV boys at 3:00 followed by the varsity girls and then varsity boys.

USD 252 Southern Lyon County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 17 due to the inclement weather. This includes our daycare programs. Again all 252 facilities will be closed on Friday, January 17.

Schedule for HS Basketball @ Hartford on Friday, January 17. Starting at 5:00pm in the big gym:
*JV Boys (full game)
*Varsity Girls
*Honoring of Vets/LEOs/First Responders
*Varsity Boys
*NO JV Girls
*Honor Flight Pancake Feed Begins at 5:00pm in the Commons Area - Come Hungry!

Olpe Junior/Senior High School has an opening for a special education para educator? For additional information, please contact Julianna Schmid at jschmid@usd252.org.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Friday, January 10 at Lebo. The varsity girls and JV boys will play at 4:00pm followed by the varsity boys and JV girls. There will be no “C” games. A decision will be made sometime after noon if games will be postponed due to impending weather.

Come cheer the Eagles and Lady Eagles on to a tournament championship in Yates Center tonight! Girls play Hartford at 6:30 and boys play Sedan at 8:00. The games will not be broadcast on the radio tonight, so make the short trip to Yates Center and cheer them on in person! Games in the big gym. No passes accepted as it is a tournament.

Lady Eagles defeat Neodesha!

Olpe Boys defeat Neodesha 76-24!

Eagles fall to St. Mary's, 74-65.

Lady Eagles prevail, 64-43! #eaglepride

Lady Eagles lead St. Mary's at the half, 39-24. Go Eagles!

DUE TOMORROW: 2019 OHS Basketball Apparel is for sale! Colors vary depending on item and size, so check out the pictures for more specific information.
*Orders and money due on December 5 at Noon.
*If this is a gift, please indicate at the top of the order form so we make sure it gets to the correct person.
*You can order a FRONT ONLY option so there will not be names listed on the back of the shirt. Please indicate which items need a front print only. There is a spot at the top of the order form.
-If you want FRONT ONLY W/PERSONALIZATION, that is possible too. This can be a single line Name across the shoulders and/or a Number in the middle of the back. There is a spot on the order form to indicate personalization.
*If you have any questions let Mrs. Windle at OHS know. *There are samples of colors & sizes in her classroom.
*If you have a smaller child that the youth xs or small is too big on, she does have a heather forest green shirt that runs 2x SMALLER and would be a more fitted shirt for the smaller kiddos. Those are available to look at as well.

2019 OHS Basketball Apparel is for sale! Colors vary depending on item and size, so check out the pictures for more specific information.
*Orders and money due on December 5 at Noon.
*If this is a gift, please indicate at the top of the order form so we make sure it gets to the correct person.
*You can order a FRONT ONLY option so there will not be names listed on the back of the shirt. Please indicate which items need a front print only. There is a spot at the top of the order form.
-If you want FRONT ONLY W/PERSONALIZATION, that is possible too. This can be a single line Name across the shoulders and/or a Number in the middle of the back. There is a spot on the order form to indicate personalization.
*If you have any questions let Mrs. Windle at OHS know. *There are samples of colors & sizes in her classroom.
*If you have a smaller child that the youth xs or small is too big on, she does have a heather forest green shirt that runs 2x SMALLER and would be a more fitted shirt for the smaller kiddos. Those are available to look at as well.

2019 OHS Basketball Apparel is for sale! Colors vary depending on item and size, so check out the pictures for more specific information.
*Orders and money due on December 5 at Noon.
*If this is a gift, please indicate at the top of the order form so we make sure it gets to the correct person.
*You can order a FRONT ONLY option so there will not be names listed on the back of the shirt. Please indicate which items need a front print only. There is a spot at the top of the order form.
-If you want FRONT ONLY W/PERSONALIZATION, that is possible too. This can be a single line Name across the shoulders and/or a Number in the middle of the back. There is a spot on the order form to indicate personalization.
*If you have any questions let Mrs. Windle at OHS know. *There are samples of colors & sizes in her classroom.
*If you have a smaller child that the youth xs or small is too big on, she does have a heather forest green shirt that runs 2x SMALLER and would be a more fitted shirt for the smaller kiddos. Those are available to look at as well.

2019 OHS Basketball Apparel is for sale! Colors vary depending on item and size, so check out the pictures for more specific information.
*Orders and money due on December 5 at Noon.
*If this is a gift, please indicate at the top of the order form so we make sure it gets to the correct person.
*You can order a FRONT ONLY option so there will not be names listed on the back of the shirt. Please indicate which items need a front print only. There is a spot at the top of the order form.
-If you want FRONT ONLY W/PERSONALIZATION, that is possible too. This can be a single line Name across the shoulders and/or a Number in the middle of the back. There is a spot on the order form to indicate personalization.
*If you have any questions let Mrs. Windle at OHS know. *There are samples of colors & sizes in her classroom.
*If you have a smaller child that the youth xs or small is too big on, she does have a heather forest green shirt that runs 2x SMALLER and would be a more fitted shirt for the smaller kiddos. Those are available to look at as well.

OHS Basketball Shirts Are For Sale! All HS and JH students were given an order form. If more are needed please see Mrs. Windle or print this order form. There will be sample colors in her room next week to see the difference between them and most of the sizes if you need to try on. Orders and money are due by Thursday, Dec 5th at Noon. Items will be back before Christmas Break (there is a place to mark on the order form as a gift so it's not sent home with a child). Names listed on the back are only HS players and coaches.

OHS Basketball Shirts Are For Sale!
All HS and JH students were given an order form. If more are needed please see Mrs. Windle or print this order form. There will be sample colors in her room next week to see the difference between them and most of the sizes if you need to try on. Orders and money are due by Thursday, Dec 5th at Noon. Items will be back before Christmas Break (there is a place to mark on the order form as a gift so it's not sent home with a child). Names listed on the back are only HS players and coaches.

Sub-State Volleyball is TODAY! The Lady Eagles will play Oswego at approximately 6:00 PM at Flinthills High School on Saturday, October 26. GO EAGLES!
http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Volleyball/1ASub-State.cfm?Activity=5&Class=6&WeekID=3425

Sub-State Volleyball Brackets are out! The Lady Eagles will play Oswego at approximately 6:00 PM at Flinthills High School on Saturday, October 26. GO EAGLES!
http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Volleyball/1ASub-State.cfm?Activity=5&Class=6&WeekID=3425

Unofficial USD 252 Board Meeting Minutes https://5il.co/at7k