🎉 Congratulations to our October Leader of the Pack Students! 🎉
These outstanding students are shining examples of kindness at Oscar Howe, making a positive impact every day. 🌟
For November, we’re challenging our students to show control in everything they do — from their actions to their words. Let’s keep pushing ourselves to grow and lead with integrity!
Thank you to all our students for being an essential part of the PACK! 🐾
Students from Sonia Sotomayor (pictured in this photo) and the rest of the Sioux Falls School District would like to wish you a Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
South Dakota public schools proudly recognize and support the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication have upheld the values and freedoms we cherish, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to protecting our nation.
Our schools are committed to instilling respect and appreciation for veterans among our students, helping them understand the importance of service and dedication. We invite our community to join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude and respect for our veterans.
Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice!
Yesterday, our 5th-grade students performed the musical School Daze. Thank you to Mrs. Medina and the 5th grade for the hard work that you put into making this musical a success!
REMINDER! Sioux Falls School District schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Thank you to all who have served! Especially SFSD staff members who proudly serve(d) in our schools and on the front lines. 🇺🇸
Thank you to everyone who participated in our pumpkin decorating contest! We had over 100 entries. Congratulations to our winners!
Oscar Howe participated in Jumpstart's Read for the Record on Thursday. Jumpstart celebrates literacy by trying to set a record each year for the number of people reading the same book on the same day. Last year it reached 2.3 million people. This year Oscar Howe contributed by having 598 people Read for the Record. This year's book was Piper Chen Sings by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran. Here is a photo of a 2nd-grade class listening to Mayor TenHaken reading Piper Chen Sings.
The PTA Pumpkin Decorating contest has begun. Pumpkins can still be brought to school on Tuesday, October 22nd. The students will bring their pumpkins home Friday. Check out some of the amazing entries already.
The PTA Pumpkin Decorating contest has begun. Pumpkins can still be brought to school on Tuesday, October 22nd. The students will bring their pumpkins home Friday. Check out some of the amazing entries already.
The Book Fair will be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 15th, 12-7 or Thursday, October 17th from 3-7
You can also order online at:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oscarhowees
🎃 Exciting news, Oscar Howe community! The PTA is thrilled to announce our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🖌️✨
Bring your creatively decorated pumpkins to the office on October 21st or 22nd. 🎉 Pumpkins will be judged on October 23rd. They will be displayed in the library through Friday the 25th. Students will take their pumpkins home with them on the 25th.
Remember, no carving allowed—just pure creativity! We can’t wait to see your masterpieces! 🏆🍂 #OscarHowePTA #PumpkinDecoratingContest
No School
Monday or Tuesday
October 14-15, 2024
Our amazing fourth graders have been hard at work in science class, diving into the world of renewable energy! They designed and redesigned their very own wind turbines, learning all about aerodynamics and engineering in the process.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming soon. See an e-mail from your teacher to sign up for a time to meet with your teachers.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 15th from 12-7
Thursday, October 17th from 3-4
During conferences the PTA hosts a bookfair, the profits from this bookfair help the school library and the classroom libraries get new books. The PTA could use some volunteers setting up and working the bookfair. Please see this Sign Up Genius to sign up to help! Thanks for supporting Oscar Howe!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CADAF2DABF94-52001502-fall#/
Thank you to our wonderful custodians Roby, Corey, Brock, and Mike! Thank you for all your hard work to help make Oscar Howe great! Happy National Custodians Day!
Our brilliant 1st graders are hard at work building structures to protect plants and animals from predators. Their creativity and teamwork are truly inspiring!
Here are a couple more homecoming pictures of students and staff. Thank you everyone for participating in a fun dress-up week!
The office staff had a great time with the homecoming dress up day today. #101Dalmatians
Roosevelt Homecoming Court came and visited Oscar Howe on Wednesday. Thank you so much for coming and sharing your homecoming with us. Here is a picture of a 501 with 2 members of the Homecoming Court.
Tiara Tuesday for Rosevelt's Homecoming
Wednesday is Wild Wave Wednesday (dress like you are going to the beach or favorite character from a water movie)
Check out this flyer for Sioux Empire Smiles, a free dental clinic for children.
