Red Carpet Romance
OHS Prom 2008
by Kelsey Brake | Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Oswego High School Junior and Senior Prom was Saturday, April 19, 2008. The Promenade started the night off at 7:15 p.m. After the juniors and seniors that attended prom went through the walk in, Mr. Wittmer invited everyone to watch the senior slide show in the commons area. The slide show was put together by . . . read more
Two Play in All-Star Game
On Saturday May 2, 2008 Deja Trotnic and Hayden Ward, Juniors at Oswego High School, were honored to participate in the First Annual South East Kansas All-Star Volleyball Game held in Chanute at Neosho County Community College. These . . . read more
All The Hard Work Has Paid Off!
OHS Softball and Baseball Teams are League Champs!
This year's softball and baseball teams have worked hard. They endured long practices, intense games and lots of teamwork. Both softball and baseball teams have earned the titles of League Champions! It is very exciting to all the players . . . read more
Conquering the Standards
Juniors Take History and Science Assessments
Juniors have been hard at work this month. April 24th & 25th during first and sixth period the junior class tackled the Kansas State Social Studies Assessment. Then again April 30th and May 1st the class of 09’ was required to take . . . read more
USD 504 Students Are Triumphant At State Technology Competition!
Proving once again that USD 504 is a leader in technology for the state of Kansas eight of eleven students placed at this year’s state competition, with four of them being first place! This has never been done before and definitely . . . read more
Operation Lifesaver
The Mock Car Wreck
On Wednesday, April 16, 2008, the seniors and some of the Labette lifesavers volunteered with the operation lifesaver at the Oswego High School gravel parking lot. Most of the local volunteer firefighters . . . read more
Anatomy and Physiology
Field Trip to Pittsburg State University
On Friday, April 11, Mr. Coomes and Mr. Wittmer took the A & P classes to Pittsburg State University for a tour of the biology department. At the university, Dr. Ford gave the students an opportunity to see a cadaver. He gave a . . . read more
Swing Batter, Batter Swing
Lady Indian Softball
Saturday March 29, 2008, the Lady Indians traveled to Riverton to play a double header. It was their first game of the season. The first game was a rough one for the Lady Indians.They could get the bat on the ball, but the ball was . . . read more
Traveling to the Director's Chair
Oswego FCCLA Officers Visit Wichita
On April 3rd and 4th, a Thursday and a Friday, Oswego's own FCCLA officers traveled to Wichita, Kansas, for the 62nd Annual State Leadership Showcase. Officers are: Brittany Atherton (jr.), Kelsey Brake (sr.), Stuart Keener (so.), Courtney . . . read more
Handing out the Prizes
Renaissance Holds Assembly
On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, students whose name was on the Renaissance list were released from 7th hour at 2:10 p.m. to celebrate their achievements. Renaissance rewards students for maintaining good academic standards and being involved . . . read more
Snack Attack
© 2008 Resources for Educators
Your child needs snacks to keep his body going strong all day long. What he doesn't need is extra sugar or fat! Try these ideas to get your teen or preteen in the habit of healthy snacking. Stock Up Give your child nutritious . . . read more
Building Family Bonds
© 2007 Resources for Educators
Your teenager is busy with schoolwork, friends, after-school clubs, and a part-time job. Where does family time fit in? Staying close to family keeps communication lines open and forms ties that will last a life-time. Try carving out . . . read more
Math Homework: Problem Solved
© 2007 Resources for Educators
You don't have to know how to do algebra or geometry to help your high schooler with math homework. Just asking these four questions can point her in the right direction: 1. What is the problem asking? For example, if she has to . . . read more
Ready to Write
© 2007 Resources for Educators
Describing, comparing, and explaining — writing in high school can take many forms. But no matter what shape a paper takes, writing well starts with questions like these. What do I already know? Encourage your teen to . . . read more
Secrets of Great Friendships
© 2008 Resources for Educators
Making friends means having special people to share life’s ups and downs with. Teens can learn to find — and keep — friends by treating them like treasures. Share these tips with your child. Be a good listener . Let others . . . read more
Smooth Studying Ahead
© 2007 Resources for Educators
Everyone knows studying is important to doing well in school. But does your teen know how to make the most of the time she spends reading and reviewing? You can help her be confident and prepared with this “road map” to smart studying. . . . read more
Vocabulary Test Prep
© 2007 Resources for Educators
Both college entrance exams and standardized tests require strong vocabulary skills. Use these tips to help your child do his best at test time: ● Help your teenager make flash cards (search online for SAT word lists). Have him . . . read more
Workplace Skills
© 2008 Resources for Educators
Maybe your high schooler dreams of opening a restaurant. Or perhaps he wants to become an aeronautical engineer. Whatever his plans, he'll be more likely to achieve them if he has the skills to back them up. Consider these ideas. . . . read more
Information for JUNIORS! 2008
JUNIORS: The United States Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar is being held at West Point June 7-13 and June 14-20. If you are interested, Mrs. Johnson has a brochure and you can also go to the website at . . . read more
Guest Speaker Visits Spanish Classes
On Friday, December 8, Luís and Katie Almonacid (that's all-moan-A-seed for you gringos), missionaries from Chile, visited Oswego High School and gave a presentation to Mrs. Kristin Redburn's Spanish and study hall . . . read more
Jumpstarting Renaissance
OHS Renaissance Met for Quarter One
November 28, 2007, students gathered for fun, prizes, and food! The winner of the t-shirt design contest, Kimmie Kepner presented all members with the 07’ Renaissance shirts. Every member was given an envelope containing discount . . . read more
OHS Celebrates National French Week
The American Association of Teachers of French sponsored the annual National French Week-La Semaine du Français from November 5-11. French teachers across the nation took language and culture out of the classroom and into their . . . read more
OHS Scholars' Bowl Wins 1st at Baxter
Oswego High School Scholars’ Bowl team went to a meet on Thursday November 8. The Varsity team brought home 1st place honors, losing only to Galena all evening. Members of the team were Caleb Hays, Bret Province, Brad Feagan, Stuart . . . read more
Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher Award
Presented by PSU Mathematics Department
Mrs. Jennifer Schenker, OHS Math Instructor, has been selected as one of the PSU Mathematics Department's Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher for 2007. Mrs. Schenker was presented this award at the Tenth Annual Pittsburg . . . read more
Kansas Honors Program
2007 Kansas Honors Program Students from across Southeast Kansas gathered to be honored by the University of Kansas Alumni Association as a Kansas Honor Scholar at a banquet on Monday, October 15, 2007. . . . read more
O-O-OSW, E-E-EGO, O-S-W, E-G-O, OSWEGO!
School Spirit busting at the seams!
Our Oswego High School home-town heroes ventured across town for a short visit with Neosho Heights upper elementary students on Friday, September 21 st . School spirit was busting at the seams as a line of fidgety 3-5th graders . . . read more
OHS Scholars' Bowl Teams Bring Home the Gold
Both Oswego High School Scholars' Bowl teams earned first place in the Three Rivers League Tournament on January 11. The tournament was hosted by Williamsburg this year. The Varsity team lost one game by only 5 points in pool play. . . . read more
A Pigs Anatomy
A & P Dissection
On November 28 both Anatomy and Physiology classes started their first dissection of the year. The animal that was on the dissection table was a fetal pig. This dissection focused mostly on the pig's organs. The classes split up into . . . read more
Indians Win Big
Oswego Wins Homecoming
It was a great night for the Indians. Friday, September 22, 2006, Oswego High School beats Northeast 39 to 36. The night started off with the crowning of the queen at 6:30. The 2006 Football Homecoming Queen was Ashley . . . read more
Syllabus for Resource Room
Course Descriptions for Special Education Resource Room Brenda Charles 2006-2007 Practical English is a course in which the work is designed to meet the individual needs of each student. English skills are made relevant in . . . read more
Talent Search Program Offered at Oswego
Marna Taylor-Labette Community College
Oswego High School is currently offering the Talent Search program from Labette Community College. Marna Taylor, the director of the program in this area, has been meeting with students at the high school. Talent Search . . . read more
Oswego High School: No Better Place to Learn
"Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force"
TOPEKA -- The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named Oswego High School a recipient of the 2005 Challenge Award . The Challenge Awards are designed to recognize Kansas schools that are making a significant difference . . . read more
