2023-2024 School Calendar
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2023-2024 School Calendar
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Mark your calendar for these important back-to-school dates:
Aug. 28 - 31: Ready Set Go Conferences K-5
Aug. 28: Orientation day and first day of school for grades 6 and 9 only
Aug. 29: First day of school for grades 7-8 and 10-12
Sept. 5: First day of school, grades preK-5
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All students must have an up-to-date immunization record or exemption form on file with their school's health office or they can't attend school.
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Join in the fun with the 2023 Homecoming Carnival on Friday, Sept. 29 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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After serving as the assistant principal at Stillwater Middle School and interim assistant principal at Oak-Land, Ann Giardino has been named the new principal of Oak-Land Middle School.
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Counselors at Oak-Land Middle School were awarded $9,950 from The Prairie Care Fund to access student support services.
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Students in middle school or younger must be accompanied by an adult when attending Pony football games.
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With a dip in MCA test scores, district leaders focus efforts on aligning systems to improve outcomes for students.
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