We are grateful for our community partners. Today, the Owensville Chamber of Commerce presented a $3,500 check to Helping Hands food pantry to support the buddy backpack program - a program which provides weekend meals to approximately 80 students.
Congratulations to GCR2 School Board members Jenni Crosby and Kari Nolting for achieving Advanced Board Member Certification from the Missouri School Boards' Association.
To achieve Advanced Certification, board members must complete at least one year of board service, complete New Board Member and Refresher training through MSBA, attend at least 80 percent of all of their own board's meetings, attend six MSBA events, attend two other districts' board meetings and write reflections on those visits, and read a book related to board governance and write a reflection.
Thank you for investing your own personal time for the betterment of our students and community!
To achieve Advanced Certification, board members must complete at least one year of board service, complete New Board Member and Refresher training through MSBA, attend at least 80 percent of all of their own board's meetings, attend six MSBA events, attend two other districts' board meetings and write reflections on those visits, and read a book related to board governance and write a reflection.
Thank you for investing your own personal time for the betterment of our students and community!
Come out tomorrow night to the OHS Stadium at 7:30pm for the first look at the band, cheer, and football team! They will have a scrimmage, a preview of the half-time show, and cheers.
Don't forget! Online registration has to be done for every student before the first day of school on Monday, August 24th. If you need help with online registration you can call the school your student attends or watch this step by step informational video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bXocTk37cs
Don't forget! Online registration has to be done for every student before the first day of school on Monday, August 24th. If you need help with online registration you can call the school your student attends or watch this step by step informational video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bXocTk37cs
Congratulations are in order for Owensville High School incoming Sophomore Hadlee Ketcherside. Her 'Champions Without Limits' showmanship contest giving individuals with disabilities the opportunity to experience life in agriculture in a way that they hadn't before was featured in the August edition of the 'GELBVIEH World' publication . Hadlee is a member of our OHS FFA program and serves the officer position of Historian. She also serves as an Ambassador in the American Gelbvieh Junior Association.
Agriculture is an extremely important part of our community past and present. Thank you for representing our community in such a positive light!
Agriculture is an extremely important part of our community past and present. Thank you for representing our community in such a positive light!
OHS gym floor progress picture. Lines are being painted!
First day of school is Monday, August 24th! Please complete online registration for students. For help doing online registration you can call the school your student(s) attends or you can watch the video below for help on completing registration.
Open House dates/times for each of our schools are as follows:
OES: Tuesday, August 18th, 5pm-7pm
OHS/OMS: Wednesday, August 19th, 5pm-7pm
GES: Thursday, August 20th, 5pm-7pm
Link to video to help with online registration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bXocTk37cs
First day of school is Monday, August 24th! Please complete online registration for students. For help doing online registration you can call the school your student(s) attends or you can watch the video below for help on completing registration.
Open House dates/times for each of our schools are as follows:
OES: Tuesday, August 18th, 5pm-7pm
OHS/OMS: Wednesday, August 19th, 5pm-7pm
GES: Thursday, August 20th, 5pm-7pm
Link to video to help with online registration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bXocTk37cs
Fall sports have officially begun! Today is the first day of high school practices per the MSHSAA calendar, and it is great to see so many student athletes involved this fall. This morning the Cheer, Football, Softball, Volleyball, and Cross Country teams all had their first practice.
New teacher orientation is underway this week for the teachers new to Gasconade County R2. Welcome, we are excited to have you on our team!
Don't forget, each building will have their 'Open House' next week. The schedule and times are below. We are so excited to welcome back students for their first day of school on Monday, August 24th!
Open House Dates:
OES - Tuesday, August 18th, 5pm-7pm
OMS and OHS - Wednesday, August 19th, 5pm-7pm
GES - Thursday, August 20th, 5pm-7pm
Another project you may notice on campus that was completed this summer is the javelin runway for our Track and Field program. The javelin runway is located in the grassy area between the track and OES. This is also where student-athletes throw the discus during track season.
Congratulations are in order for incoming OHS Senior Jayden Hubbard! She was selected as one of the Missouri Art Education Association State Student Art Ambassadors.
Jayden is incredibly active in the Arts here at OHS and in our community. At OHS she is the incoming Art Club/NAHS (National Art Honor Society) President, the President for Troubadours, the Secretary for the Drama Club and Thespian Troupe, and the Mellophone Section Leader in Band. Additionally, she works with the Owensville Arts Council and is even playing the leading role of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz that you can see at the Owensville Community Theater this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Check out what the following people had to say on Jayden:
Jessie Bayless, OHS Art Teacher
"Jayden is an all around Arts student. She excels in everything she does! Her perseverance and passion for learning has always set her apart. She is a wonderful inspiration and such a dedicated advocate for all the arts! Your leadership voice at the state student visual art table will be so impactful!"
Kaye West, Owensville Arts Council Theatre Director
“Jayden is a delight to work with at the community theater. It doesn’t matter whether she has a small role or a major role in our plays, Jayden gives it her best effort. Currently, she is our Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. This role requires not only acting, but also some singing and a little bit of dancing. Jayden is fantastic with every aspect of that character!”
Bethanie Ward, OHS/OMS Vocal Choirs Director
"I am so thrilled for Jayden being selected as a State Student Art Ambassador by MAEA! Jayden is entering her third year in Troubadours and has been a foundational member of this ensemble both as a singer and a leader. She has pushed herself to become a better singer and musician while encouraging others in the ensemble to do their best at all times. Jayden leads by example both in and out of the classroom. I am excited to see her take on the role of choir president this year within our own classroom as well as her other roles in the arts here at OHS, in the community, and now at the state level. Jayden is truly a wonderful young person and I think she is going to thrive in this new position!"
Adrienne Gonzalez, Former OHS Drama/Theatre Director and current OES Assistant Principal
"Jayden is an exceptional student both on and off the stage. She has a remarkable ability to meet every challenge with confidence, grace, and an unwavering work ethic. No matter what is asked of her, I know she'll not only rise to the occasion, but she'll exceed expectations."
Jayden is incredibly active in the Arts here at OHS and in our community. At OHS she is the incoming Art Club/NAHS (National Art Honor Society) President, the President for Troubadours, the Secretary for the Drama Club and Thespian Troupe, and the Mellophone Section Leader in Band. Additionally, she works with the Owensville Arts Council and is even playing the leading role of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz that you can see at the Owensville Community Theater this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Check out what the following people had to say on Jayden:
Jessie Bayless, OHS Art Teacher
"Jayden is an all around Arts student. She excels in everything she does! Her perseverance and passion for learning has always set her apart. She is a wonderful inspiration and such a dedicated advocate for all the arts! Your leadership voice at the state student visual art table will be so impactful!"
Kaye West, Owensville Arts Council Theatre Director
“Jayden is a delight to work with at the community theater. It doesn’t matter whether she has a small role or a major role in our plays, Jayden gives it her best effort. Currently, she is our Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. This role requires not only acting, but also some singing and a little bit of dancing. Jayden is fantastic with every aspect of that character!”
Bethanie Ward, OHS/OMS Vocal Choirs Director
"I am so thrilled for Jayden being selected as a State Student Art Ambassador by MAEA! Jayden is entering her third year in Troubadours and has been a foundational member of this ensemble both as a singer and a leader. She has pushed herself to become a better singer and musician while encouraging others in the ensemble to do their best at all times. Jayden leads by example both in and out of the classroom. I am excited to see her take on the role of choir president this year within our own classroom as well as her other roles in the arts here at OHS, in the community, and now at the state level. Jayden is truly a wonderful young person and I think she is going to thrive in this new position!"
Adrienne Gonzalez, Former OHS Drama/Theatre Director and current OES Assistant Principal
"Jayden is an exceptional student both on and off the stage. She has a remarkable ability to meet every challenge with confidence, grace, and an unwavering work ethic. No matter what is asked of her, I know she'll not only rise to the occasion, but she'll exceed expectations."
🚨ATTENTION SENIOR CLASS OF 2026 🚨
We still have quite a few diplomas and other things from graduation that have not been picked up yet. Now that the high school office is back open, these items are available for pickup at the main office at OHS. Please make time to pick them up before the end of next week (Friday, August 14th). The office at the high school is open from 8am - 3:30pm. After next Friday, the only thing that will be kept are the diplomas.
We still have quite a few diplomas and other things from graduation that have not been picked up yet. Now that the high school office is back open, these items are available for pickup at the main office at OHS. Please make time to pick them up before the end of next week (Friday, August 14th). The office at the high school is open from 8am - 3:30pm. After next Friday, the only thing that will be kept are the diplomas.
We are proud to announce that all four of our schools in district were recognized as a 2025-2026 National Beta School of Merit. Our schools earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on campus.
The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This past year 6,103 clubs across the country received this award.
With more than 500,000 active members and 14,000 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. National Elementary Beta includes grades 4-5, National Junior Beta includes grades 6-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Visit betaclub.org for more information.
#betaSOM
The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This past year 6,103 clubs across the country received this award.
With more than 500,000 active members and 14,000 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. National Elementary Beta includes grades 4-5, National Junior Beta includes grades 6-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Visit betaclub.org for more information.
#betaSOM
A big thank you to our summer paint crews for helping to freshen up our buildings on campus over the summer. If you are interested in helping out with the summer paint crew next summer, be sure to check in at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Join our team! For more info, to see other openings, and to apply, visit the link below:
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
SAVE THE DATES!
On rotation, the tile in the hallways at OHS has been getting replaced during the summer. This summer, the Senior hallway tile is being replaced.
🍎 Help Us Give Our New Teachers a Big GCR2 Welcome! 🍎
This year, we're excited to welcome 12 new teachers to the Gasconade County R-II School District—and here's the exciting part... 🎉This is the SMALLEST new teacher cohort in the last six years! 🎉
That means we have a wonderful opportunity to make an even bigger impact by giving each of them a warm GCR2 welcome. If you'd like to help, please review the attached letter from Assistant Superintendent Jesse Janssen for donation details. Donations are requested by July 23 so we have time to assemble the bags.
Thank you for helping us show our newest Dutchmen that they're joining more than a school district—they're becoming part of an incredible community. 🧡🖤
This year, we're excited to welcome 12 new teachers to the Gasconade County R-II School District—and here's the exciting part... 🎉This is the SMALLEST new teacher cohort in the last six years! 🎉
That means we have a wonderful opportunity to make an even bigger impact by giving each of them a warm GCR2 welcome. If you'd like to help, please review the attached letter from Assistant Superintendent Jesse Janssen for donation details. Donations are requested by July 23 so we have time to assemble the bags.
Thank you for helping us show our newest Dutchmen that they're joining more than a school district—they're becoming part of an incredible community. 🧡🖤
What adventures has Flat Dutchy been on this summer? Comment below with your pictures. OES and GES students, don't forget to complete the reading challenge to earn a park day in September!
This year, GCR2 will provide free breakfast for all students, but will charge for lunch. Please see the attached letter for more information. To fill out a free/reduced lunch form, parents must FIRST complete online registration through the Parent Campus app, THEN, within the app, go to the menu (three lines in the top left), select "More" and then "Meal Benefits." If you need assistance, please call the administration office at 573-646-1015 and speak with Megan Silvers. Paper forms are available at the admin office. All students who complete online registration and submit a free/reduced lunch form (regardless of eligibility) before August 24 will be entered into a drawing for a free TV (one winner per building).
Online registration is now open. Go to the parent campus app to complete your child's registration. This must be completed before August 24th. If you have any struggles, please contact the district office and speak with Megan Silvers. Thank you!
Current status of the OHS gym floor project.
