Attached is the updated school calendar, reflecting all snow day cancellations up to this point. Please note a specific change approved by the Board of Education for Friday, March 14th. The original calendar listed Friday, March 14th as a "Planning Day" for staff, however, that day is now an instructional day with students.
As of now, the last day of school for students is Friday, May 30th and the last day for staff is Tuesday, June 3rd.
Please keep in mind that the calendar is subject to change due to various reasons, including weather, illness, or unforeseen issues that would prevent the district from operating. Also, there is legislation being considered that may have an impact on the school calendar. We will continue to update you on any further adjustments made by the Board.
Attached is the updated school calendar, reflecting all snow day cancellations up to this point. Please note a specific change approved by the Board of Education for Friday, March 14th. The original calendar listed Friday, March 14th as a "Planning Day" for staff, however, that day is now an instructional day with students.
As of now, the last day of school for students is Friday, May 30th and the last day.
Please keep in mind that the calendar is subject to change due to various reasons, including weather, illness, or unforeseen issues that would prevent the district from operating. Also, there is legislation being considered that may have an impact on the school calendar. We will continue to update you on any further adjustments made by the Board.
Attention students and parents: Class scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on Thursday, February 6th and continue through Tuesday, February 18th. Students will bring home scheduling materials for you to review together. While students will enter their course requests with the help of an adult at school, both students and parents will have the ability to make changes to those requests in Infinite Campus until March 1st. If you have any questions, please reach out to the guidance department at OCHS.
There will be a scheduling event at the OCHS Media Center for parents and students to ask questions about courses and scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year. The event will run from 3:00 to 5:15 PM on February 13th. Following that, there will be a Dual Credit Information Meeting from 5:15 to 5:45 PM for any students interested in taking college-level (dual credit) classes for the first time. If you can not make this event, feel free to call the guidance office for an appointment.
It's hard to believe that we are looking ahead to the next school year. However, attached to this post you will find the approved 2025-26 school calendar. Please make note of these important dates as you plan ahead.
We had high hopes that we would be back in school tomorrow. However, after evaluating the conditions of our bus turnarounds, we still feel it is unsafe. Therefore, Owen County Schools will not hold in-person classes on Tuesday, Jan. 14th. This will be NTI Day #5. Students should follow their school’s NTI plan. Please contact your child’s teacher(s) and/or school administrators with any questions.
Lastly, I want to apologize that we are not back in school. We miss our students and want to be back in session. I want to thank each of our students and their families for their patience and understanding as we continue to deal with last week’s winter storm.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Be safe and stay warm.
Due to the condition of a few roads and a lot of our bus turnarounds, Owen County Schools will not hold in-person classes on Monday, Jan. 13th. This will be NTI Day #4. Students should follow their school’s NTI plan. Please contact your child's school with any questions.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
With January 10th being a traditional snow day, please see the updated calendar for the remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year!
Attention Owen County Schools Families:
If you have questions, please contact your child’s teacher(s) and/or school administrators.
Attention Juniors & Seniors and Parents/Guardians:
If your student is currently failing one or more classes, they will receive a letter in the mail with details about the 1st Semester Intervention Session on Monday, January 6th, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM at OCHS.
This session will provide extra support to help students complete missing assignments and improve their grades. Lunch will be provided, and there is no bus transportation, so please arrange for drop-off and pick-up.
For more details or to confirm attendance, please check the letter or contact Mrs. Duvall at casey.duvall@owen.kyschools.us.
Reminder for Seniors and Senior Parents:
FAFSA Help and College Application Day is this Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Media Center at OCHS!
Please stop by anytime between 8 AM and 12 PM to get assistance with your FAFSA and College Applications. We’ll have representatives available to help with both.
Don’t miss this opportunity for support in your college preparation!
Students needing to fulfill their Graduated Driver Licensing requirement can register for a free class by going to www.kentuckysafedriver.com and clicking on the Graduated Driver Licensing link or by calling 502-699-2295 to register for a class that will be held on
Tuesday, October 29 at OCHS from 4-8 pm
Attention OCHS Juniors:
Juniors, Youth Salute applications are now available in the Guidance Office. You must have a 3.0 GPA through your Sophomore year, have held or currently hold TWO LEADERSHIP ROLES within the past two years in school, community, or religious sponsored organizations. Deadline is Friday, September 27, 2024.
This week at OCHS
OCHS Yearbooks are back on sale for $50. You can purchase them online at jostens.com or pay Mr. Southworth directly in room 214. They will be available for purchase until May 17th.
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Any 12th grader who is attending a 2 or 4-year college must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you and your parent have not created a FAFSA ID, please do so as soon as possible so that your ID can be verified. We will announce once the FAFSA is available online to fill out. You will also get an email when the FAFSA becomes available (sometime before DEC. 31) after you have created an ID. If you need further help please contact the guidance office at OCHS.
University of Kentucky's PEPP Scholars summer program applications are open! PEPP Scholars is a free, one-week, summer academic enrichment program that exposes high school graduates to the field of medicine, in hopes of solidifying their commitment to a career as a physician. The program affords young scholars the chance to observe, network, and volunteer within the healthcare setting. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2024.
ATTENTION Parents and Seniors:
If a Senior student plans to attend a University/College in the Fall, both the Parent and Student must create a FAFSA ID. The FAFSA is the form that all students going to college must fill out in order to receive Grants, Loans, Work Studies and Scholarships. The form will be available in late December or early January to fill out on-line. A KHEAA Representative will be at OCHS on December 8th from 12Noon - 5:00PM in our Media Center/Library to help you set-up your FAFSA ID. Please contact the Guidance Office to sign-up. You can call 502-484-4194 (you can leave voicemail), send an email to karen.lozier@owen.kyschools.us or have your Senior student stop in the Guidance Office.
Gatton Academy Information Night, Oct. 24, 6:00 - 7:00 at OCHS Auditorium for students and parents. See attached flyer.
The OCHS Archery team will begin their 2023-2024 season with practice on Oct 17 at 6:00 at the MBMS Multipurpose Room. If any OCHS students have question stop by and see Coach Wesselman during the school day.
