Moms & Mermaids at OCES has been canceled
The OCHS Owls traveled to Buckhorn High School on Tuesday and came away with a big road win. It marks the first victory for the Owls over Buckhorn in more than 20 years. What a night for our program!
❗Please see the updated schedule for tomorrow’s games due to impending weather. ❗
Come support our OCMS student-athletes tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th, as they compete in the 56th District Middle School Tournament.
🗓️ Saturday, December 13th
⏰ Games begin at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Powell County Middle School Gym
🏆All championship games will be rescheduled and played on a later date.
Let’s fill the gym and cheer them on! 🦉🏀
Come support our OCMS student-athletes tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th, as they compete in the 56th District Middle School Tournament.
🗓️ Saturday, December 13th
⏰ Games begin at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Powell County Middle School Gym
🏆All championship games will be rescheduled and played on a later date.
Let’s fill the gym and cheer them on! 🦉🏀
The OCMS Owl season may be winding down, but our 8th grade Owls defended home court tonight with a win over Jackson County.
Due to forecasted inclement weather. There will be No School in Owsley County on Friday December 12th. This will be a traditional snow day. Enjoy your snow day.
NTI class schedules for live instruction are provided below. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher through ParentSquare, Google Classroom, or their school email. We appreciate your support in helping students stay connected and engaged during NTI days.
NTI Day Meals - 12/11/25:
Owsley County Schools have been approved to provide meals on NTI days through the National School Lunch Program. Meals will be prepared at Owsley County Elementary School. They may be picked up at the rear of the school using the kitchen door between 11:30am - 1:00pm. We are requesting that if you would like to pick up meals for your student that you complete the order form online at the district website: https://www.owsley.kyschools.us/page/school-nutrition or call (606) 593 -6363 ext. 439. Phone orders can be placed between 8:30am – 10:30am on the day NTI meals are available. All orders should be submitted by 10:30am on the day of pick-up to allow Food Service Staff time to prepare the meals. Please see our list of Frequently Asked Questions on the district website (Listed Above) for more information. For a direct link to the order form, see below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDk53H71NkxVYzDeHsE-6iV7ZpvUbf35Rlxj8yMlub0CkcPQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Owsley County Schools have been approved to provide meals on NTI days through the National School Lunch Program. Meals will be prepared at Owsley County Elementary School. They may be picked up at the rear of the school using the kitchen door between 11:30am - 1:00pm. We are requesting that if you would like to pick up meals for your student that you complete the order form online at the district website: https://www.owsley.kyschools.us/page/school-nutrition or call (606) 593 -6363 ext. 439. Phone orders can be placed between 8:30am – 10:30am on the day NTI meals are available. All orders should be submitted by 10:30am on the day of pick-up to allow Food Service Staff time to prepare the meals. Please see our list of Frequently Asked Questions on the district website (Listed Above) for more information. For a direct link to the order form, see below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDk53H71NkxVYzDeHsE-6iV7ZpvUbf35Rlxj8yMlub0CkcPQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
There will be No School in Owsley County on Thursday December 11th. This will be NTI day 1. If you have any questions regarding NTI please contact your child's school.
Rise-Up Sports 606 Player of the Week. Lady Owls PF Kamilla Marcum!!!
Dec 15th at OCES from 4-6:
Enjoy a Magical Night with Santa, Mrs. Claus & other Christmas characters!
Take pictures
Play games
Create festive crafts
Sip hot cocoa
Enjoy a Magical Night with Santa, Mrs. Claus & other Christmas characters!
Take pictures
Play games
Create festive crafts
Sip hot cocoa
Owsley County hosted the 6th Grade Academic Showcase. Justin Shouse place 3rd in Mathematics, 3rd in Social Studies, and 4th in Language Arts. Jacob Hisel placed 4th in Science on the tiebreaker. Daniel Burns placed 2nd in Social Studies, 2nd in Language Arts, and 1st in Arts and Humanities. Congratulations to these talented 6th graders!
Tonight is 8th Grade Night at The Palace!
Join us as we celebrate our athletes and cheer them on in a full night of basketball.
Come out, fill the stands, and help us honor this great group of 8th graders. We can’t wait to celebrate them and cheer on our Owls!
Join us as we celebrate our athletes and cheer them on in a full night of basketball.
Come out, fill the stands, and help us honor this great group of 8th graders. We can’t wait to celebrate them and cheer on our Owls!
Our high school cheer squad is headed to the KAPOS State Competition on Friday, December 12. We were proud to recognize these outstanding student athletes at tonight’s Board of Education meeting.
As our team prepares for state, we would love to see our community join in the excitement. Local businesses are encouraged to decorate this week and help us show our athletes just how much Owsley County is cheering them on.
Let’s fill the town with school spirit. Go Owls!
Senior Leadership students worked alongside PRI artist, Jenn Amburgey, to sew their own Christmas ornaments.
Thank you to PRI school coordinator, Amy Dooley, for coordinating this opportunity and bringing another hands-on project to our students.
OCHS is excited to announce our annual Homecoming festivities:
KDE Releases Annual School Report Card for Owsley County Schools
The Kentucky Department of Education has released the 2025 School Report Card for all districts and schools across the state. The report provides information on student achievement, growth, attendance, graduation, and other key indicators that help guide school improvement.
Families and community members are encouraged to review the Owsley County Schools report card on the KDE website. The report is available at:
Owsley County Schools Report Card: https://reportcard.kyschools.us/kysrc?organization=20242025:475:475000&sid=7ac69903-25c6-b006-db80-3a12b91d8175&gid=2fe0b887-178d-49ff-ffe2-3a14795b108e
Owsley County Schools appreciates the continued support of families, staff, and community members as we work each day to improve teaching and learning for all students.
The Kentucky Department of Education has released the 2025 School Report Card for all districts and schools across the state. The report provides information on student achievement, growth, attendance, graduation, and other key indicators that help guide school improvement.
Families and community members are encouraged to review the Owsley County Schools report card on the KDE website. The report is available at:
Owsley County Schools Report Card: https://reportcard.kyschools.us/kysrc?organization=20242025:475:475000&sid=7ac69903-25c6-b006-db80-3a12b91d8175&gid=2fe0b887-178d-49ff-ffe2-3a14795b108e
Owsley County Schools appreciates the continued support of families, staff, and community members as we work each day to improve teaching and learning for all students.
Lady Owls Gameday!
12/9/2025
Lady Owls vs Barbourville
The Palace- Owsley County High Gymnasium
JV 6:00 - Varsity 7:30
Stream: PRTC TV YouTube
Lady Owls Jr forward Kamilla Marcum is up for Rise Up Sports Player of the Week after an impressive start to the season. Let's help her out and go vote!
https://x.com/riseupsports1/status/1998122424060056016?s=46
There will be no school in Owsley County on Monday December 8th. This is a traditional snow day.
Winter MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing begins this week, starting December 8.
Please help your student be ready to do their best by making sure they get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, arrive on time, and have their Chromebook fully charged. Consistent attendance during testing is so important.
These assessments give us valuable information to guide instruction, plan support, and make decisions that help every student grow. We appreciate your partnership.
Please help your student be ready to do their best by making sure they get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, arrive on time, and have their Chromebook fully charged. Consistent attendance during testing is so important.
These assessments give us valuable information to guide instruction, plan support, and make decisions that help every student grow. We appreciate your partnership.
