Owatonna Public Schools
District Newsletter
November 2019
#MissionMoment Spotlight
October Mission Moment Spotlight
Emma Hess (3rd grade, Lincoln), Cora Hess (7th grade, OMS), Theresa Wunderlich (7th grade, OMS), Ava Hess (10th grade, OHS), Betsy Wunderlich (10th grade, OHS) and Maddie Moen (10th grade, OHS)
Watch the short video below to hear how these students continue to inspire excellence to all those around them.
Inclement Weather and School Closing Reminders
When decisions are made to alter the school day or cancel it due to inclement weather, every effort is made to communicate that decision to parents in a timely manner through our school messenger system, the website and local radio and TV stations.
Multiple ways families can stay informed include:
NEW! Text Messaging Option Now Available
There is a new text messaging option available for parents to receive these important communications from us. All families will be automatically enrolled in the text messaging option for emergency messages. If you want to receive text messages for other types of messages, or if you do not want to receive any text messages, please update your preferences in your portal account.
Infinite Campus
A phone call will be sent to guardians (a voice message will be left if unanswered)
An email will be sent to guardians
A portal inbox message will be sent to guardians
Media
An announcement for Owatonna Public Schools will appear on these media outlets:
KSTP- 5
KMSP FOX 9
WCCO
KEYC TV
KTTC
KAAL
Radio Stations
KOWZ
KRFO/KAT KOUNTRY 105
KDHL
Website
An announcement will appear on the Owatonna Public Schools main website page
Social Media
An announcement will appear on the district hosted social media pages which includes Facebook and Twitter. You can follow these pages at Facebook @OwatonnaPublicSchools and Twitter @ISD761_OwatonnaIs your information up to date in Infinite Campus?
To help us contact households efficiently, be sure to have updated home, work and/or cell phone information entered into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This will ensure that you automatically receive information about weather-related school closures in a timely manner.
State Football Quarterfinals Game Saturday, Nov. 9
Congratulations to the Owatonna Football Team as they advance to the State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year.
State Football Quarterfinals Game
Saturday, November 9
Gates Open at 10:45 a.m.
Game Time: Noon
Location: Woodbury High School
For Information On Advance Ticket Sales, CLICK HERE
For more information:
New Venue for fourth trip to state, Solomon Havelka, Writer- OHS Magnet
It never gets old, Emily Maine, Writer- OHS Magnet
Photo Credit: Oliver Hansen- OHS Magnet
Community Flu Vaccination Clinic
The best protection you can get and give is a flu shot.
Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans get the flu each year? Don’t let the flu stop you!
Community Vaccination Clinic at Roosevelt Community School
November 9, 2019
122 East McKinley Street
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Click here for more information about the community vaccination clinic
You may complete the consent form in advance and bring it with you!
World's Best Workforce Annual Meeting
- All children are ready for school.
- All third graders can read at grade level.
- All racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed.
- All students are ready for career and college.
- All students graduate from high school.
District Dashboard
E-Flyers for community events, programs and much more!
Lincoln Elementary
McKinley Elementary
Washington Elementary
Wilson Elementary
Owatonna Middle School
Owatonna Senior High School
Owatonna Alternative Learning Center
Contact Us
Email: sbaumbach@isd761.org
Website: www.owatonna.k12.mn.us
Location: 515 West Bridge Street, Owatonna, MN, USA
Phone: 507-444-8600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owatonnapublicschools/
Twitter: @ISD761_Owatonna