Onaga USD 322 - Onaga | Havensville | Wheaton

It's homecoming week at USD 322!

The high school team heads back on the road tonight for their final TVL game of the season, with District play looming next week. They'll be headed to Centralia tonight for a 7:00pm kickoff with the Panthers, with both teams entering 1-1 on the season. To check out stats from this season, follow results, delve through Buffalo football history, and more, head over to the team's page on the district website. A link can be found below. Good luck tonight boys! GO BUFFALOES!!! FOOTBALL TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/football

Homecoming is coming up next Friday, and with that come Spirit Week! The attached images are the "themes" for each day of the week. The first list is for junior high and high school, the second one is for elementary. Stay on the lookout for more info to come next week on all of the homecoming activities taking place next Thursday and Friday!

The junior high football team won its second game in a row against Centralia tonight, improving to 2-1 on the season. They raced out to a 22-0 lead just three minutes into the game, and started pulling starters early in the second quarter after going up by six touchdowns. They will be back on the road next Thursday when they head to Blue Valley for a matchup with the Rams. Great game tonight boys! GO BUFFALOES!!! JH FOOTBALL TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high

Many of Onaga Elementary teachers take time each day to welcome students individually. Miss Kolterman has short 1-1 meeting with each of her students while others develop peer relationship skills. Mrs. Elliott has a choice board so students can decide how they'd like to be greeted, while Mrs. Rezac welcomes each student by name at the classroom door. Others do similar morning activities. These simple personalized interactions set the tone for a positive start to the day. #OESCares #BuffaloStrong #Kids1st

The junior high teams are back back at home tonight, as they approach the midway points of their seasons. The volleyball team is playing in a triangular, taking on Centralia and St. Xavier beginning at 4:00pm. All games will be played in the north gym with the A-team playing St. Xavier at 4:00pm, then taking on the Panthers at 6:00pm. In between, the B-team will play Centralia at 5:00pm. The football team will be looking to bounce back after their first loss of the season last week, as they host Centralia at the Rosenfield Sports Complex. With the heat index expected to be higher than normal, kickoff is now set for 7:00pm. Good luck to both of our junior high teams tonight! GO BUFFALOES!!! JH FOOTBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high JH VOLLEYBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball

Community Healthcare Systems in Onaga has partnered with a research team at the University of Kansas Medical Center in a study that aims to help families in rural areas build healthy lifestyle skills. iAmHealthy Parents First is an innovative and collaborative project comparing two different 3-month parent programs followed by a 6-month family program. The study teaches healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help adults with weight loss and help kids and families lead healthier lives. The study will include parents or caregivers with a child grades 1-5. For more information about the program or to learn if you are eligible to participate, visit their website: www.iAmHealthyParentsFirst.org. You can also text or call the study team at (833) 544-7433 or email at iamhealthyparentsfirst@kumc.edu.

Please join in congratulating the 2024 Homecoming Candidates! Pictured in the front row (from L to R): Jaeden Abitz, Annie Force, Delaney Figge, and Atalie Conger. Pictured in the back row (from L to R): Wyatt Boggs, LJ Koelzer, Dylan Magnett, and Jackson Kolterman. Winners will be crowned before the high school football game on September 27th against Valley Falls. The candidates will also be featured during the homecoming parade the afternoon of the 27th at 2:00 pm.

🌟 Meet Our Tech Hero! 🌟 Yesterday was not only National IT Day, but it was also Cory Johnson’s birthday! 🎉 Let’s give a big shoutout to our incredible IT Specialist! With a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Kansas State University, where he graduated in May 2024, Cory brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for technology to our school. 💻✨ We asked Mr. Johnson a few questions, and here are his insightful answers: Favorite Class? “Microcomputer Systems Design.” What’s a tech trend you think we’ll be laughing about in five years? “Foldable phones. Is it really worth it to have a slightly bigger screen?” If you could design a class on any tech topic, what would it be? “I would choose a programming/engineering class focused on using technology to solve a real-world problem that the class is interested in.” What’s your go-to tech tip that everyone should know? “To keep your phone battery healthy, charge it to 80% and don’t let it drop below 20%. Also, try not to use your phone while it’s charging.” Thank you for all you do, Mr. Johnson! We’re celebrating you today and every day—your hard work makes a difference! #NationalITDay #HappyBirthdayCory #SchoolIT #TechSupport #ThankYou

📸✨ Meet our incredible Social Emotional MHIT Counselor, Mrs. Juley Kolterman! ✨📸 She plays a pivotal role in our elementary school, leading our daily School Family Meetings with energy and care. Each morning, she helps set a positive tone with the Pledge of Allegiance, soothing breathing exercises, and uplifting affirmation phrases. This week’s classroom lessons were a hit! Our younger students enjoyed a delightful story about monsters who follow the rules at school, while the older students created innovative coping mechanism fortune tellers to help them manage their emotions. Check out this picture of her mobile classroom as she travels from room to room, bringing her magic to every student. Her dedication and creativity make a world of difference in our school community. We’re so grateful for all that she does! 💖🌟 #SchoolFamily #SocialEmotionalLearning #CounselorMagic #StudentWellbeing

After splitting a triangular last night in non-league play, the high school volleyball team is right back at it today as it heads to a triangular in Highland for the second time this season. The girls will be taking on host Doniphan West at 5:00pm this evening, then will play right after that against Axtell at 6:00pm. Good luck tonight girls! GO BUFFALOES!!! VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball

Onaga High School competed in the Frankfort Volleyball Invitational on Saturday taking 2nd place with a 4-1 record. Congratulations Lady Buffs!

Both volleyball teams are in action today in non-league matchups, with one on the road and the other at home. The junior high girls are getting set to host a quad at 4:00pm this afternoon, as they welcome Centralia, Frankfort, and Sts. Peter & Paul to town. The B-team girls will play one game against Frankfort in the north gym at 3:00pm, then both gyms will will busy the rest of the night. All other B-team games will be played in the south gym, with the Buffaloes playing SPPS at 4:00pm and Centralia at 6:00pm. The A-team girls will play three games in a row on the north court of the north gym beginning at 4:00pm. They'll lead off with Frankfort, then play SPPS, then wrap up the night against Centralia at 6:00pm. The high school girls are on the road today as they head to Burlingame for a triangular beginning at 5:00pm. Both the varsity and JV teams will play at the same time in the first two games of the night, as they take on the Bearcats in the opener then face Bishop-Seabury at 6:00pm. Good luck to both of our volleyball teams tonight! GO BUFFALOES!!! JH TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball HS TEAM PAGE https://www.usd322.org/page/volleyball

Last Friday, USD 322 students volunteered and visited the Havensville Living History Day. Thank you to all the community members and volunteers who have shared this opportunity with students over the years.

CANCELLED- High School JV Football will not play tonight due to injuries.

The volleyball teams kick off another full week of activities today. Here is what is on the docket this week!

NEW ONAGA BOOSTER CLUB APPAREL STORE!! *Closes OCTOBER 2nd! *No orders will be accepted after the store closes. *The store will reopen sometime after January 1, 2025. *All designs are screen print except the “Buffaloes” script design, that one is “puff ink”! *License plates sold in the online store are aluminum plates. *Booster Club is working on getting more of the mirror-design license plates. They will only be available “in stock” and not sold online. Keep an eye on Booster Club’s social media for updates. https://midwestinkco.chipply.com/ONAGABOOSTERCLUB/store.aspx?eid=331787 Onaga Booster Club Usd322booster@gmail.com

Ms. Kolterman's 5th graders at Onaga Elementary have started a reading challenge called "Read for 15." This challenge was organized and created by the Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. The students have committed to reading 15 minutes everyday from September 10th to December 24th, a total of 15 weeks! By participating, the 5th grade class is eligible to receive a class pizza party, or a gift box from Patrick Mahomes! Nice job 5th graders, keep up the great work!

The junior high teams are back in action tonight for their second game of the season and their first league contest of 2024. It's also the first home games for both programs, as they get set to host Doniphan West. The volleyball games begin at 5:00pm with all games being played in the north gym, while the football game will kick off at 6:30pm at the Rosenfield Sports Complex. As always, if you are unable to attend but would like to watch, you can watch the games online by following the "Hudl Livestream" link on the district website homepage. If you'd like to check out this year's rosters and follow along with season results, head over to each team's page on the district website. Links for those can be found below. Good luck tonight to our junior high teams! GO BUFFALOES!!! JH VOLLEYBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/jhvolleyball JH FOOTBALL https://www.usd322.org/page/football-junior-high

Friday Night Lights and Ice Cream! Stop by the Booster Club table during the game for ice cream floats and sign-up to be a member for the 24-25 year.