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  • Visit www.pomounties.org/grades to access our online grading portals and other information.
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  • Everyday Math Games
    Click here to access Everyday Mathematics games you can play at home. This site also includes resources to help you teach your child at home.  
     
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  • Regular Voting Meeting - Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 7:00 in the Multi-purpose room at Philipsburg Elementary.
    There will also be a retiree reception beginning at 6:00, followed by the presentation of plaques at 6:30, prior to the May 28th Regular Voting meeting.
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  • SportsPhilipsburg-Osceola Sports: See athletic schedules, team websites, forms and sports information here.

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  • Building Project: P-O is working on a school building project. Click here to read the latest information about the project.

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Whats Happening at POASD

Sports Physical Forms- Physical Examination Forms for participation in any athletic sports program during the 2013-2014 school year are available in the high school office or can be downloaded from the school website.  http://www.pomounties.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=306
 
North Lincoln Hill Chorus and Band Concert - The North Lincoln Hill Chorus and Band Concert will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the senior high auditorium. Tickets for the concert will be $2 for adults and $1 for students and senior citizens. The concert will feature the 5th & 6th Grade students in groups including the band, chorus, band fest, chorus fest, and several solo presentations.  All the students are under the direction of music teacher Valerie Stiner.   The public and parents are invited to this showcase of the talents of our young performers.
 
Senior High Awards ceremony will be held on May 30th at 7 PM in the high school auditorium.

Band Fest

Band Fest--North Lincoln Hill had ten sixth grade students participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association's District 4 Sixth Grade Band Fest.  This event was held at the Mifflin County Middle School on Friday May 3rd.  The students rehearsed all day with 175 sixth grade students from schools through out Centre, Clinton, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, & Clearfield Counties.  Approximately 22 school districts were represented in this fest.  It culminated in a performance for the parents and community at 7 PM under the direction of Mr. Art Belfoire. Kudos go to in the front row Kendra Carns, Jalyn James, Caleb Smith, Meizhen Belko, Gage Fulmer and in the back row Alexis Hahn, Rachel Simpson, Allyson Fenton, Jimmy Bryan, & Kalob Sperling.

Chorus Fest

Chorus Fest--Recently we had five fifth grade students participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association's District 4 Fifth Grade Chorus Fest.  This event was held at the Huntingdon Area Senior High School on Friday April 26th.  The students rehearsed all day with about 130 fifth grade students from schools through out Centre, Clinton, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, & Clearfield Counties.  Approximately 22 school districts were represented in this fest.  It culminated in a performance for the parents and community at 7 PM.  Congratulations to Samantha Bainey, Hunter Martin, Josh Rea, Megan Kosut, and Raeanne Kelley for a job well done! 

Senior High Chorus Concert - The senior high chorus concert will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:30 PM in the senior high auditorium.  There is no charge for admission, but we are collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the local food bank.  The concert will feature all the Senior High Choirs, including: Chorus, Select Choir, Women's Choir, and Senior High County Choir. 
 
The Second Annual Race for Education—The PTO will be holding its annual Race for Education on Saturday, July 13th on Front Street in Philipsburg.  Registration will begin at 7am with the Dual Start Walk/Run beginning at 8am.  For more information please go to the PTO section of the website— http://www.pomounties.org/Page/2971
 
NEW SUPERINTENDENT- Gregg Paladina has been approved as the new Superintendent of Schools and will be joining our district on June 10, 2013. Gregg Paladina Introduction Letter.

KIDS LOVE ART - On April 26, 2013 four students from the Osceola Mills Elementary School were selected to represent the Philipsburg-Osceola School District in KIDS LOVE ART, an art exhibition featuring elementary artwork from 5 school districts held at the Art Alliance in Lemont, PA.  Skylar Askey, Andrew Faust, Reilly Vroman and David Weaver each received a medal and certificate for their outstanding artwork during the opening night reception.  Many thanks to OME art teacher Karen King, who arranged this opportunity for OME students to exhibit their artwork at a public event.  Click here to see photos
 
Rachel Award AMVETS State Essay Contest Winner!  P-O school district is proud to announce that we have another AMVETS State Essay Contest winner! 8th Grader Rachel Rutter’s essay about the importance of voting won 1st Place at the state level. Thank you, Rachel, for showing your pride for your country and the freedoms that our Veterans have fought to preserve!
 
 
                                           
                       
New Addition 2nd Floor April Middle School Construction Update - Construction continues at the future Philipsburg Osceola Area Middle School.  Demolition and construction continue in Phase R2 and R4.  Roof replacement has started on the remainder of the original building.  Utilities, floors, exterior and interior walls continue to be constructed on the addition.  See More Photos Here
 
 
    
  
Congratulations Michael! - The Central Pennsylvania Musicians' Association presented Michael Shimmel and four other Centre County musicians with the Olin F. Butt Music Achievement Scholarship Award for $100 towards personal music instruction. 
 
Congratulations, Josalyn Miller, a student in Greg Sypa's classroom, won the AMVETS State Essay Contest for 6th grade.  The essay asked the question "Why is it important to vote?" By taking 1st place at the state level, her essay is now entered into the national competition. She will also attend the award ceremony at the AMVETS Pennsylvania State Convention on June 29th.  Click here to see picture
 
 
Literacy
Literacy at P-O: This website section contains the latest information about P-O's historic Keystones to Opportunity grant award, including professional development information for teachers. Teacher resources page - click here.  The $654,514 amount is for the first year of a planned 5-year grant that requires no local match. 
  
 

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  • Attention P-O Alumni:

    Do you want to keep in touch with your old classmates? Is your class organizing a reunion? The district's alumni Web site is just what you are looking for. Go to

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