Congratulations to our OHS Band Students who were selected to the 4 Rivers All Conference Band!
Join our team! We are hiring for the following positions:
2025-2026
OES - 5.5 hour cook
2026-2027
Bus Driver Rt. 28
Bus Driver Midday Rt.
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
2025-2026
OES - 5.5 hour cook
2026-2027
Bus Driver Rt. 28
Bus Driver Midday Rt.
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
We are excited to welcome students back for the second semester TOMORROW (1/7). In the images below, you will find the January Lunch and Breakfast menus for all of the schools.
Additionally, you can always find the current menus on our website at: https://www.dutchmen.us/page/food-services-department
Additionally, you can always find the current menus on our website at: https://www.dutchmen.us/page/food-services-department
Here is the most recent GES Gym renovation update!
Yesterday, GCR2 staff reported back to school for our annual PD Day called the "Dutchmen Day of Learning". We are excited to be welcoming students back tomorrow (1/7)!
Happy holidays from the Board of Education!
Join our team! We are hiring for the following positions:
2026-2027
OMS Assistant Principal
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
2026-2027
OMS Assistant Principal
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Great job by our OHS Scholar Bowl team at the tournament at Fatima last weekend. Big congrats to Ethan Blankenship for medaling with a score of 305!
OHS Art students finished up painting community windows last week in preparation for the holidays! In total, they were able to paint 43 windows this year. Thank you to the community for your continued support!
To keep up with all things OHS Art, be sure to follow 'Mrs. Bayless' Art Class' on Facebook!
To keep up with all things OHS Art, be sure to follow 'Mrs. Bayless' Art Class' on Facebook!
Both OES and GES were spreading cheer today!
At GES, they continued their annual tradition of 'Fancy Lunch'. This tradition has been longer than 20 years now. At 'Fancy Lunch', 5th grade students serve lunch to their peers, teachers, and some community members join in. Many staff members and students alike dress up for the occasion. The overhead lights are off and the cafeteria is lit with Christmas lights, the fireplace on the television, fake candles, and other Christmas decorations.
OHS Seniors Ashden Murphy (keys), Eli Shields (drums), and Emily Hilburn (guitar) went over to OES today to perform Christmas tunes for all of the students while they ate their lunch. They did a wonderful job! Staff and students alike enjoyed the holiday tunes.
At GES, they continued their annual tradition of 'Fancy Lunch'. This tradition has been longer than 20 years now. At 'Fancy Lunch', 5th grade students serve lunch to their peers, teachers, and some community members join in. Many staff members and students alike dress up for the occasion. The overhead lights are off and the cafeteria is lit with Christmas lights, the fireplace on the television, fake candles, and other Christmas decorations.
OHS Seniors Ashden Murphy (keys), Eli Shields (drums), and Emily Hilburn (guitar) went over to OES today to perform Christmas tunes for all of the students while they ate their lunch. They did a wonderful job! Staff and students alike enjoyed the holiday tunes.
Tonight's Dutchmen basketball game against the St. Clair Bulldogs will be live broadcasted by our OHS TV Studio. You can expect live commentary, multiple camera angles, replays, and more! The broadcast will start around 5:30pm and will cover both the JV and Varsity basketball games. You can access the broadcast using the YouTube link below:
https://www.youtube.com/live/sFTJjw1e_AM
https://www.youtube.com/live/sFTJjw1e_AM
Join our team! We are looking for full-time bus route drivers and substitute bus drivers. If you are interested in a position, you can apply with the link at the bottom, visit the bus barn, or call the bus barn at 573-646-4043.
2025-2026
Sub Drivers (with potential for full-time route in the future)
2026-2027
Full-Time Routes
Sub Drivers
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
2025-2026
Sub Drivers (with potential for full-time route in the future)
2026-2027
Full-Time Routes
Sub Drivers
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Join our team! We are hiring for the following positions:
2026-2027
OHS Part-Time Business Teacher
At Risk/Credit Recovery Teacher
OHS Math Teacher
OHS Science Teacher
GES Special Education Teacher
CCLC Project Director
OMS Special Education Teacher
Speech Language Pathologist
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
2026-2027
OHS Part-Time Business Teacher
At Risk/Credit Recovery Teacher
OHS Math Teacher
OHS Science Teacher
GES Special Education Teacher
CCLC Project Director
OMS Special Education Teacher
Speech Language Pathologist
https://gcosdr2.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
GCR2 Calendar of Events 12/15 - 12/20
Also, did you know you can see the GCR2 District Event Calendar on our district webpage? Check the following link for a full calendar of events:
https://www.dutchmen.us/events
Also, did you know you can see the GCR2 District Event Calendar on our district webpage? Check the following link for a full calendar of events:
https://www.dutchmen.us/events
David Koppelmann, assistant cross-country and track coach at OHS, was awarded the Charlie Finch Distinguished Assistant Coach Award in Columbia last night. This award is a Missouri Track & Cross Country Coaches Association (MTCCCA) honor recognizing dedicated assistant coaches. Congratulations to Coach Dave!
Coach Dave is in his 11th year of teaching at OHS. He has been the assistant cross-country coach for 12 years, and an assistant for track for 13 years.
Coach Candrl, the head cross-country and track coach, had this to say about Coach Dave:
"Dave has been a valuable and dedicated part of our Track and Field and Cross Country program the last 12 years and showcased his capabilities and knowledge this past season. He is very deserving of this award."
After receiving the award, Coach Dave said the following:
"This is an award given to me because of what the athletes have given me. It’s a we over me award because I couldn’t have received this award without incredible athletes who’ve trusted and invested in me over the 13 years of coaching. We work really well together, and they have done a great job at bringing my vision to life and making me look like a pretty good coach!"
Below is a list of some of the great track athletes and accolades that Coach Dave has been a part of during his time here as a coach:
Carter Brocato - 4 all states (school record 1600, 3200)
Sophie Ashner -1 all state( school record 1600)
Mekayla Gibson - 1 All State(school record 3200)
Ilene Limberg - 7 all states(2 state champs)(school record 1600, 3200)
3 girls 4x8 all states
2 boys 4x4 all states
Two team 3rd Place Finish(XC and TF)
Coach Dave is in his 11th year of teaching at OHS. He has been the assistant cross-country coach for 12 years, and an assistant for track for 13 years.
Coach Candrl, the head cross-country and track coach, had this to say about Coach Dave:
"Dave has been a valuable and dedicated part of our Track and Field and Cross Country program the last 12 years and showcased his capabilities and knowledge this past season. He is very deserving of this award."
After receiving the award, Coach Dave said the following:
"This is an award given to me because of what the athletes have given me. It’s a we over me award because I couldn’t have received this award without incredible athletes who’ve trusted and invested in me over the 13 years of coaching. We work really well together, and they have done a great job at bringing my vision to life and making me look like a pretty good coach!"
Below is a list of some of the great track athletes and accolades that Coach Dave has been a part of during his time here as a coach:
Carter Brocato - 4 all states (school record 1600, 3200)
Sophie Ashner -1 all state( school record 1600)
Mekayla Gibson - 1 All State(school record 3200)
Ilene Limberg - 7 all states(2 state champs)(school record 1600, 3200)
3 girls 4x8 all states
2 boys 4x4 all states
Two team 3rd Place Finish(XC and TF)
❄️Come to the OHS Gym tonight for the Owensville Winter Band Concerts! ❄️
The middle school band will perform at 6pm, and the high school at 7pm. Come and enjoy some Christmas music and get into the holiday spirit! Between performances, they will also be having a dessert auction!
For more information regarding the GCR2 band programs, follow their Facebook page 'Owensville Bands'
The middle school band will perform at 6pm, and the high school at 7pm. Come and enjoy some Christmas music and get into the holiday spirit! Between performances, they will also be having a dessert auction!
For more information regarding the GCR2 band programs, follow their Facebook page 'Owensville Bands'
Join our team! We are hiring for the following positions:
2025-2026
Gerald Elementary School Lead Custodian
Owensville Middle School Paraprofessional
Bus Monitor—Town Rt.
Parents as Teachers Educator (PAT)
2026-2027
Director of Food Services
Season’s Greetings from the OHS Troubadours!
We’re sending our GCR2 community warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. 🎄✨
Enjoy the Troubadours’ Holiday Choir performance on KOMU 8—just click the link and scroll to “See this year’s performances” to find the two Owensville videos. We hope it brings some festive cheer to your day!
Link: https://www.komu.com/holidaychoirs/
We’re sending our GCR2 community warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. 🎄✨
Enjoy the Troubadours’ Holiday Choir performance on KOMU 8—just click the link and scroll to “See this year’s performances” to find the two Owensville videos. We hope it brings some festive cheer to your day!
Link: https://www.komu.com/holidaychoirs/
Last Friday, GCR2 students participated in the Special Olympics bowling event at Thunder Alley. Thank you to all of those who helped to make it an awesome event!
Check out this week's edition of the Gasconade County Republican to see the latest Dutch Mill edition (created by OHS Students) and coverage of other GCR2 activities!
