School of the Osage

The Class of 2026 welcomed their senior year at sunrise—sharing breakfast, laughs, and connections that will last a lifetime. Here’s to a year to remember!

Big thanks to Central Bank for providing all our staff with Osage River Popcorn on our opening session day! A tradition that everyone looks forward to!

Don't forget to use #OsageFirstDay to share your first day photos with us!

Official SOTO Spirit Wear is now available! 👏

𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: Friday, September 12 at 12:00 PM
𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: Orders will be sent home with students the week before Homecoming
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬: All profits go directly back to support your student through their Osage Family Partnership (OFP)

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Celebrating Our 12-Month Staff 🌟

Today, we took the afternoon to show our appreciation for the amazing team of 12-month employees who keep our district running year-round.

Summer work often happens behind the scenes, but the results of their dedication will be front and center as our buildings open back up for a new school year. From freshly waxed floors to repaired systems, restocked supplies, deep cleans, and so much more, their hard work makes it all possible.

We’re also grateful for our principals, technology department, and central office staff who keep everything rolling through the summer months, planning, supporting, and preparing for the year ahead.

Together, this team shows unmatched commitment, care, and pride in making our facilities and systems the best they can be for our entire School of the Osage community.

Congratulation to Ms. Towner on being 1079 The Coyote’s Teacher of the Week!

School of the Osage will be closed from Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21. We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy the extended weekend! Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22.

FBLA State Competition Results On Tuesday, FBLA returned from the State competition in Springfield—and they had a great showing! Half of the students placed in the top 10 in their events. Congratulations to the following students: Brayleigh Smith earned 1st place in Introduction to Marketing. Michael Stipanitz placed 5th in Cyber Security. Zoey Dixon took 6th place in Human Resource Management. Luke Wolf and Linda Le teamed up to place 5th in International Business

Congratulations to Osage visual artists Jaidyn Tabony, Peyton Gilleland, and Dagen Borders! These talented students competed in a statewide art competition with over 300 entries—and all three brought home awards! Jaidyn earned a 2nd Place award Dagen received a Best of Division award Peyton took home Best of Division and Best of Show Way to go, ladies! We’re so proud of your hard work and the way you represent Osage Visual Arts!

Students and staff across the district wore purple in honor of Purple Up! Day—a special part of Month of the Military Child. Wearing purple is one way we show support and appreciation for the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military-connected students and their families.

We are incredibly proud to announce that the OHS Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country, and Cheerleading teams have been awarded the MSHSAA Scholastic Achievement Award! This recognition is given to teams that maintain a collective GPA that exemplifies academic excellence, even amidst the demands of extracurricular activities. These dedicated student-athletes prove that success in the classroom and on the field go hand in hand. Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country, and Cheerleading teams for this well-deserved honor! We continue to celebrate and support the achievements of our students—inside the classroom and beyond.

Shout out to Mr. Satterlee's class for their craftsmanship! They built custom cover boxes for the old furnaces in the breezeway and gave the orange oak kiosk a fresh new look. These students are putting their skills to work in a way that makes a lasting impact on our school!

On Friday, Missouri State Representative Jeff Vernetti visited Mr. Zilz's class and taught them about Missouri government. It was a great day connecting with our local representative!

A friendly competition is underway at Upper Elementary for their canned food drive benefiting The Hope House of Miller County!

The COMC Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) will be on school grounds on the following dates: - Tuesday, March 18 - Wednesday, March 19 - Tuesday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 26 📍 Location: Between the High School & Fieldhouse ⏰ Time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 👉 Need dental services? Fill out the COMC Interest Form here: https://forms.gle/MgoJttP9x3MWPxe79 📩 A registration packet will be sent home with your student to return to the school. Once we have received both the interest form and the registration packet, the COMC MDU staff will contact you to schedule an appointment. ⚠️ Important Reminders: PK - 8th grade students must have a parent present. High school students (grades 9-12) may be seen without a parent as long as all forms are completed.

Exciting news! Our very own Mrs. Duesterhaus applied for a grant and was awarded $750 from the Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottle Company! With this grant, she was able to purchase flexible seating, math manipulatives, and games for her students. Look at those happy faces! 😃

Mr. Horsman, Mrs. Livingston, and Dr. Hodge kicked off Kindness Week by spreading kindness and cheer at School of the Osage Upper Elementary this morning!

Congratulations to the 2025 Courtwarming King and Queen, Landon Childs and Macey Kessler!

The School of the Osage High School Archery Club has been hard at work this tournament season, showcasing their skill and precision. Two archers, Ben Bellamy and Keegan Muntz, have already qualified for the state tournament, which will take place in April in Branson. 👏 At a recent tournament, Ben Bellamy and Isabelle Amsinger achieved a remarkable milestone, each scoring a perfect 50-point round. In the photo, they are seen signing their perfect round lanes. Congratulations to these students, and this club, on their success! 🏹

Staff and students had a great time showing their Chiefs spirit this week in celebration of the AFC Championship!