OCS Weekly Bulletin
Be sure to check this page daily for the information and announcements you need most. We want to be sure you stay actively involved in all of the opportunities at OCS.
Week of February 9
Please take a moment to view our upcoming events.
Registration
Did you know? Even if your child is already enrolled, they still need to be registered every year!
Check it off your list—register today in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! If you would like help registering your child, please check with Becky.
ECSD School Board of Trustees Meeting
The next meeting is February 17, 2026 in Elko. The meetings begin at 5:30 PM local time.
Presidents Day
February 16 Presidents Day is observed and school will not be in session. We return to school February 17.
Send Off Assembly
Send off assembly will be scheduled this week for state wrestling and east league basketball finals.
Winter MAP Assessments
Winter MAP assessments began last week. MAP testing window is closing soon, please ensure your child has completed all of the assessments.
Elementary Spelling Bee
The Owyhee Elementary Spelling Bee was held January 21, 2026. Top qualifiers are then eligible to compete in the Elko County Spelling Bee in February.
Winterfest
Royalty were King and Queen: Treyvin Hanks and Angelina Mason; Prince and Princess were Lyle Gallardo and Carrin Espitia; and Duke and Duchess were Bruce Brown and Kora Thorpe.
TRIO Program
Students in grades 9-12 are eligible for TRIO. Students may begin the application process toward the end of the 8th grade if interested. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Imholte, ext. 2307 at the school. Katie will be at the school two days a week - scheduled Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
You may also contact the TRIO Upward Bound office at (208) 426-2318.
1st Semester (2nd Quarter) MVPs
Primary: Clara Jo Smart, Guymon Black, Aiviana Harney, Jordan Whiterock, Vicente Johnson, Poinsettia Davis
Elementary: Karen Crane and Woodrow Marsh
Sports
The Lady Braves are going into the 1A East League Finals in 1st place and play the winner of McDermitt/Lund at 6:20 PM PST at Elko High School. The Braves will play the winner of Lund/Independence and place at 8:00 PM PST. Go Braves!
Aidan Hanchor placed 4th at the 2A Northern Region Wrestling Finals and will compete at state in Winnemucca this weekend.
