Bus Sale

Owen County School District will receive sealed bids for the sale of buses listed below. All sealed bids must be received by 9:00 a.m. EST on July 26th, 2021, at the Owen County Board of Education Office, 1600 Hwy 22 E, Owenton, KY, 40359.

Click here for bus information

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Update on Masks, Social Distancing, and Safety Protocols

Beginning on Monday, June 14, 2021, masks and social distancing will not be mandated in our schools following the announcement from the Commissioner.  If anyone still wishes to wear a mask, they are more than welcome to do so.  The school system will continue to follow cleaning protocols, provide hand sanitizer, and encourage personal hygiene.  Classroom and bus seating rosters will also continue to be maintained due to the need to contact trace exposure to positive cases in our schools

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Guiding Children Through Grief

Whether the loss is a grandparent, a parent, a classmate or even a beloved family pet, the grieving process can be difficult and every child will grieve in his own way. Parents, caregivers, and educators wondering how they can help can find many answers to their questions using the resources and links below.

Click HERE for resources to help assist you in guiding children through grief.

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Final Preschool and Head Start Screening before School
Friday, July 23, 2021

On the date of the screening registration, you must bring the child’s birth certificate, immunization certificate, proof of residency, parent/guardian proof of income, child’s insurance card, and driver’s license/picture ID.

Please contact the Board of Education at 502-484-3934 to schedule an appointment.

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Congratulations to the following State STLP competitors

1st place 6th -8th grade Original Photo Winner

Olivia Taylor with "The Phenomenon"

6th-8th grade finalist for original photo:

Lyla Wilson with "Happy Cat

Elementary finalists for original photo:

Karmyn Gaines with "Smoking Bearing"

Ryder Bond with "Ribbon"

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Messages about school immunizations

All High School Seniors please be aware updated immunizations are required if you plan to attend college. Please make sure you receive your Meningitis booster and Meningitis B. Students aged 16 years or older must show proof of having received two doses of Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (MenACWY) to attend school.  If the first dose of MenACWY was received at age sixteen (16) years or older, the second dose is not required for school entry. A Tetanus booster is also required ten years after their last dose. Please check your child's immunization records.

Attention 5^th grade parents/guardians -  A 6^th grade physical exam and additional vaccines are required for 6^th grade entry. Please schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. 

Attention 6th graders - Now that appointments are more readily available, please call and schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or health department for your child's 6th grade shots and physical before this school year ends. 

These documents are required by law. 

Please contact Karen Wash, RN,BSN with any questions (502) 484-5509.

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2021-2022 Annual Update in Infinite Campus

Parents/Guardians:  Click below for instructions on how to complete your student's 2021-2022 annual update in Infinite Campus.

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Online Program Status Pages

KDE Statewide Network

Google

Office 365 Apps

NWEA MAP Testing Status

Clever

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2021-2022 Approved School Calendar

Click below to view the 2021-2022 School Calendar for Owen County Schools.

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