Onaga USD 322 - Onaga | Havensville | Wheaton

The baseball and softball teams are back in action for the second time this week, as each get set to host Wabaunsee this afternoon in Onaga. First pitch for both teams will be at 4:30pm, and both will play double-headers. To keep up on results, stats, and to check out each program's history, follow the links below to each team's page on the district website. Good luck to both teams tonight! GO BUFFALOES!!! BASEBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/baseball SOFTBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/softball

USD 322 is proud to present the next superintendent, Dr. Cathi Wilson! She will take her post July 1. Dr. Wilson shares, "I am excited about the opportunity to join the USD 322 District and look forward to working with everyone to foster community and school pride."

Kindergarten Roundup is coming up on April 12th at the grade school. See the information attached, and follow the link below to sign your child up for screenings and the roundup by April 10th! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNBjBULaDIimWLYSvf_6Jz3T_B2nIg_1bgw4NbFl9-A1aOFQ/viewform

USD 322 Welcomes our second Superintendent Candidate, Catherine Wilson. Cathi Wilson is currently serving as the superintendent and 7-12 principal with USD 358 Oxford Public Schools. She has been with the district for eight years. She has also taught and coached at the middle school level, along with being an Athletic Director and elementary principal. Her educational history includes a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education Leadership from Wichita State University, District Level Certification from Fort Hays State University and a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Wichita State University. Dr. Wilson states, "As a school leader, establishing a supportive culture is essential to the success of any school district. Building relationships is fundamental to this endeavor, listening and getting to know people as individuals is vital. Being active and visible in the school and community demonstrates dedication. Being approachable to everyone allows for honest communication and leads to a strong culture of success.” To learn more about Dr. Wilson's educational background and philosophy, please join us at 3:30pm in the USD 322 Library for the Community and Staff Meet & Greet.

It's a sweep! The Onaga softball team got their season off to a great start, run-ruling league foe Doniphan West in both games of their double-header today. The Buffaloes won the first game 13-3 in five innings, then 15-0 in three innings. They now look to their next game against Wabaunsee, who they host in a double-header on Friday. To follow results, check out stats, and much more, head over to the team's page on the district website, a link for which can be found below. Congratulations girls! GO BUFFALOES!!! https://www.usd322.org/page/softball

The softball season gets officially underway this evening, as the girls are set to host Doniphan West in a TVL double-header. The two teams will play in Onaga with first pitch beginning at 4:30pm. You can watch live play-by-play results, and a live feed through the team's Game Changer by downloading the app and becoming a "fan" of the team. To keep up on results throughout the season, follow stats, and much more, head over to the team's page on the district website, a link for which can be found below. Good luck tonight girls! GO BUFFALOES!!! https://www.usd322.org/page/softball

USD 322 Welcomes our first Superintendent Candidate, Rhonda Frakes. Rhonda has been the 9-12 principal at USD 340 Jefferson West High School since 2008. She was previously the athletic director for two years, taught physical education and psychology instructor, and coach for 15 years at USD 340. Mrs. Frakes received her Bachelor of Science degree from Emporia State University, a District Leadership Certificate from Washburn University, and a District Leadership Certificate from Emporia State University. Frakes shares, “To build a collaborative culture, you must provide opportunities for stakeholders to share and be an integral part of making decisions. Transparency and input are essential in decisions about the vision and core values of the district. If stakeholders have a role in developing these driving forces, they have buy-in and will hold themselves and others more accountable.” To learn more about Ms. Frakes' educational background and philosophy, please join us at 3:30pm in the USD 322 Library for the Community and Staff Meet & Greet.

Wrestling Fundraising....NCAA wrestling tournament “tourney pool” $10 to enter. First place receives 35% of the winnings, second 15% of the winnings, rest will go to the high school team! Reach out to Coach Merriman, Coach Miller or Coach Spevacek for more details to participate!

The baseball team gets their season underway this afternoon, as they get set to host Frankfort in the two teams' first ever matchup as league foes. The teams will play a double-header, with first pitch from the friendly confines of Grover Eddy Field set for 4:30pm. Come out, grab yourself a Lion's Club cheeseburger, and bring a blanket as we get the baseball season underway! To follow results, stats, see school records, and everything else Onaga baseball, follow the link below to the team's page on the district website. Good luck today boys! GO BUFFALOES!!!

Spring break is coming to an end as we head into the final leg of the school year. With that, spring sports begin competition over the next two weeks. Golf and track have another week of practice, but baseball and softball get rolling tomorrow and Tuesday. Here are the activities for the week!

UPDATE: TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY ---- USD 322 will be interviewing candidates for superintendent March 19-20. The Board of Education welcomes community patrons and staff to meet the candidates at 3:30pm in the USD 322 Library. This is an excellent time to learn about the candidate's educational leadership experiences and to ask questions about their plans for guiding USD 322 into the future.

The Spring Play is just around the corner!! Please make reservations for the show and dinner via the school website. Dinner will be Fish, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll, and Dessert. Synopsis of the play "Clue" The show is described as a “murder-mystery comedy thriller” that follows six guests at a mysterious dinner party where they find themselves implicated as murder suspects when their host turns up dead. Wadsworth, the butler, leads Mrs. Peacock, Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard, and other guests to attempt to find the killer as the body count builds. Following in the footsteps of the film, the project bills itself as a “comedy whodunit.”

The Spring Play is just around the corner!! Please make reservations for the show and dinner via the school website. Dinner will be Fish, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll, and Dessert. Synopsis of the play "Clue" The show is described as a “murder-mystery comedy thriller” that follows six guests at a mysterious dinner party where they find themselves implicated as murder suspects when their host turns up dead. Wadsworth, the butler, leads Mrs. Peacock, Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard, and other guests to attempt to find the killer as the body count builds. Following in the footsteps of the film, the project bills itself as a “comedy whodunit.” Please visit the school website at www.usd322.org to purchase and reserve seating.

Mr. Figge's Agricultural Communications class is back for another edition of "Quacked!" Their fundraiser for the Pottowatomie/Wabunsee County Library's Onaga branch continues, with the class of 2024 pledging to match the raised money. This week, the class did some more "Quacking" at the school for a great cause!

The Spring Play is just around the corner!! Please make reservations for the show and dinner via the school website. Dinner will be Fish, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll, and Dessert. Synopsis of the play "Clue" The show is described as a “murder-mystery comedy thriller” that follows six guests at a mysterious dinner party where they find themselves implicated as murder suspects when their host turns up dead. Wadsworth, the butler, leads Mrs. Peacock, Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard, and other guests to attempt to find the killer as the body count builds. Following in the footsteps of the film, the project bills itself as a “comedy whodunit.” Please visit the school website at www.usd322.org to purchase and reserve seating.

Combined Afternoon Bus Routes 3/8/24

This year's KAY Easter Egg Hunt is coming up! Make sure to get it on your calendar, this year's event will be on March 23rd. As always, it will be held at Leisure Land Park in Onaga at 10:00am. We look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder, today is the LAST DAY to get butter braids from the sophomore class for their fundraiser. If you haven't had one of these butter braids from other class fundraisers, you are missing out! Follow the link below to place your order. All proceeds go to the sophomore class. https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/5261641f-4cc5-48e6-bb46-15a46aa37c15

Combined Bus Routes March 4, 2024

Spring sports are in full swing with practices taking place in preparation of the first activities coming up after spring break, but otherwise it's a quiet week at USD 322!