Owyhee Combined School

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 January 5

Please take a moment to view our upcoming events.

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.

https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/registration

The next meeting is January 6, 2026 in Elko. The meetings begin at 5:30 PM local time.

The Jingle & Mingle Family Reading Night was a great success with many families attending and participating in the various stations run by staff and students.

The school's annual Holiday Program was December 17 at 6:00 PM. Elementary classes sang festive songs and we had a special guitar solo by junior Akian Black. Students received gifts, courtesy of the Bob and Sandra Ellis Foundation and efforts from former principal Mike Strong.

The 2nd semester begins January 6, 2026.

Welcome back to a new year and new semester!

Academic and attendance awards will be presented to students scheduled January 8, 2026.

Winter MAP assessments begin January 12. Please ensure your child is in school to complete these assessments.

The Owyhee Elementary Spelling Bee is set for January 15, 2026. Top qualifiers are then eligible to compete in the Elko County Spelling Bee in February. Times will be announced.

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.

Primary: Oaklyn Baker, Laila Tom, Braylin Davis, Jordan Whiterock

Elementary: Nevaeh McKinney, Natalie Lewis, Saige Mann, Bruce Smartt, Poinsettia Davis, Ferrin Sope, Ida Marsh, Nolan Thomas, RJ Marsh

Staff: Andrea Thomas, Mary Paradise, Raymond Jim, Tamme Carsrud, Robin Egan, Tierra Darling

Basketball season begins again January 6 when the teams travel to Carlin. Games are scheduled 2:30, 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 PM PST. Then we have three days of home games. Thursday we are scheduled for four games beginning at 3:00 pm again Elko Frosh and JV. Friday will be against Wells, again four games are scheduled beginning at 2:30 PM. Varsity only play on Saturday against at Jackpot, girls play at 1:30 PM and boys at 3 PM. Remember these are home games beginning Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Wrestlers travel to Melba, ID to compete in the Ron Jonshoy Tournament beginning at 9 AM Saturday, January 10.