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Grading Policy Revised Ottumwa High School Grading and Reporting Revision for Second Semester New grading practices have been implemented at Ottumwa High School to ensure grades assigned to students are consistent, accurate, and supportive of student learning. A result of this researched-based change is the use of the 5 point scale. The 5 point scale is different than the traditional 100 point scale because it places equal value on... more info OHS Winter Conferences Ottumwa High School Parent teacher conferences will be held Monday – Thursday, February 6 through February 9 in the Ottumwa School District for grades PreK-12. Students will be released Thursday, February 9 at 1 p.m. and no classes or conferences will be held on Friday, February 10. Ottumwa High School advisory teachers will contact parents in early February to set up a five minute advisory appointment. During this... more info Jump Rope Unit Eisenhower Elementary Students at Eisenhower have been working on jump roping this month in their physical education classes. During the unit, students were asked to work in groups and come up with a jump rope routine. Students used teamwork, cooperation, and a variety of three different jumps with their rope, including long, or short ropes. The students were asked to choose a song and perofrm in front of their class... more info JUMP 2012 Agassiz Elementary, Douma Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary, James Elementary, Pickwick Elementary, Wildwood Elementary, Wilson Elementary To promote physical activity among youth and their families, PE teachers are hosting “JUMP 2012” at Quincy Place Mall on Saturday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature students in grades two through five rotating through a variety of stations that feature different jump and dance activities, including long and short jump ropes, tinikling, dancing, geo mats, and jump bands.... more info Professional Development Moved to February 29 News of Districtwide Interest Ottumwa Schools will release at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29 to allow the district to make up the professional development time that was missed on February 8 due to inclement weather. Bulldog Cafe February 17 Ottumwa High School
Students Earn I Ratings at State Speech Contest Ottumwa High School Ottumwa state speech competitors swept the Iowa High School Large Group Southeast State Contest on Saturday with every entry receiving a Division I rating. OHS speech coach Natalie Saunders is proud of her group’s efforts. “All of the hours we have put in from the beginning of December have definitely paid off,” she said. Due to weather conditions on Saturday, the results for All State Nominations... more info MathCounts Team Heads to State Evans Middle School
Invention Convention Wilson Elementary Congratulations to the following students for their participation in the InventionConvention: Alicia Chacon, Leticia Francisco-Pascual, Dakotah Ware, ChristinaAlfaro, Dylan Cochell, Jesus Mancilla, Mataya McClish, Monica Sanchez, BlakeFoy, and Cody Cochell. The Gift of Life Ottumwa High School
Invention Convention Winners Evans Middle School, Agassiz Elementary, Douma Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary, James Elementary, Pickwick Elementary, Wildwood Elementary
Conferences Scheduled for Week of February 6 Agassiz Elementary, Douma Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary, James Elementary, Pickwick Elementary, Wildwood Elementary, Wilson Elementary Parent teacher conferences will be held Monday – Thursday, February 6 through February 9 in the Ottumwa School District for grades PreK-12. Students will be released Thursday, February 9 at 1 p.m. and no classes or conferences will be held on Friday, February 10. The McCarroll Early Childhood Center will host conferences on Tuesday, February 7 from 5 - 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, February 9 from... more info Winter Conferences Evans Middle School Parent teacher conferences will be held Monday – Thursday, February 6 through February 9 in the Ottumwa School District for grades PreK-12. Students will be released Thursday, February 9 at 1 p.m. and no classes or conferences will be held on Friday, February 10. Parents of students attending Evans Middle School may visit with teachers on Monday, February 6 from 5 - 8:30 p.m. or Thursday,... more info Students Perform in Simpson Honor Band Ottumwa High School
Games with Ft. Madison Rescheduled Evans Middle School
Class of 1972 Announces Reunion Dates Ottumwa High School
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