Onalaska Elementary School

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💐📚 Mrs. Padgett shared a beautiful Día de los Muertos story with our kindergarteners today — smiles, laughter, and learning all around! 💀🌸🎉🕯️💜

🗓 Fall Conferences — November 6 & 7

There will be no school on Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7, as staff will be meeting with families for conferences. Please take note of the new conference formats and schedules for each building below.

🏫 High School

High school conferences will be held round robin style in the cafeteria — no appointments are needed. Families can meet with teachers during the following times:

Thursday, November 6: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
⛔ Please note: The high school will be closed from 12:00–12:30 p.m. and 4:30–5:00 p.m.

Friday, November 7: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

🐺 Middle School

Middle school conferences will be first come, first served. Each visit will last about 15 minutes.

Thursday, November 6: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
⛔ Teachers will be unavailable from 12:00–12:30 p.m.

Friday, November 7: 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

We look forward to connecting and celebrating student progress!

🍎 Elementary School

Families can sign up for elementary conferences on Skyward.

Thursday, November 6
K–2

8:30–11:20 a.m. — Morning Conferences

12:00–3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Conferences

5:00–6:45 p.m. — Evening Conferences

3–5

8:30–11:40 a.m. — Morning Conferences

12:20–3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Conferences

5:00–6:45 p.m. — Evening Conferences

Friday, November 7
K–2

8:30–11:20 a.m. — Morning Conferences

12:00–1:00 p.m. — Afternoon Conferences

3–5

8:30–11:40 a.m. — Morning Conferences

12:20–1:00 p.m. — Afternoon Conferences

📞 If you have any questions about scheduling, please contact your school office.
We can’t wait to see our families and talk about all the amazing growth our students are making this year! 💜💛

🎃 Happy Halloween from Onalaska School District! 🎃
We wish everyone a safe and fun evening! 👻
Don’t forget — we hope to see you at the PTO’s Trunk or Treat tonight at 4:00 PM! 🚗🍬🕷️

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Library Day in Preschool 📚✨

Library Day is one of our preschoolers’ favorite times of the month! The excitement fills the classroom when our friends from the Timberland Library come to visit, bringing a fresh selection of books for students to check out and enjoy.

Each month, the librarian thoughtfully chooses stories that tie into the class lesson themes—helping students explore new ideas, build vocabulary, and discover the joy of reading in fun, hands-on ways.

It’s always a special day filled with curiosity, imagination, and smiles as our young readers dive into new adventures—one story at a time! 💛

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No School, tomorrow October 10, 2025!

🍂 Reminder: Elementary Fall Family Showcase is this Thursday! 🍂
📅 October 9 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM

✨ Join us for our first annual Fall Family Showcase!
Students can’t wait to show off their classrooms and share what they’ve been learning.

🎉 Highlights include:
🖍️ Classroom projects
🤝 PTO meet & greet
🏫 Meet your school board
🎁 Fun activities, prizes & more
🍪 Light fall treats

Bring the whole family and celebrate learning, community, and fall fun together! 🍁

🎃 October PTO Events

Our PTO has a full month of fun and fundraising planned! Here’s what’s happening in October:

🧡 Boo Grams on Sale (PreK–12)
October 1–24
Send a sweet surprise to friends or teachers! Boo Grams will be on sale through October 24. The PTO will be in front of the elementary school before school on October 24 to collect final orders.

🍂 Fall Fundraiser – Elementary & Middle School
Begins Friday, October 3
Fundraiser packets are due Thursday, October 24.

🎓 High School Fundraiser
Begins Tuesday, October 15
Fundraiser packets are due Tuesday, October 29.

🚗🍬 Trunk or Treat
Join us for some Halloween fun!
October 31 at 5:00 PM
Elementary (Grade School) Parking Lot

Come support our PTO and help make these events a success for our students!

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🌟 What a wonderful morning at our Guests like Grandparents Breakfast! 🌟 We were thrilled to welcome 261 students and 172 adults to share a meal together. The smiles and connections made this event extra special. 💜 A big thank you to our first responders from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and Lewis County Fire District 1 for stopping by to make sure every student had a breakfast buddy. An extra special thanks goes to our fabulous food service crew. Their hard work makes events like this possible year after year. As a district, we look forward to these moments all year long, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our staff and community. 💛💜

Each month, I have one token to award a student, allowing them to choose a book from the book vending machine, generously donated from Peak Credit Union. The students and I decided to select the winner using the Wheel of Names, a random name picker. Students earn a spot on the wheel by turning in any homework during the month. This month’s winner was Lucas—congratulations! Everyone is excited for the next drawing at the end of October.
Turning in homework is an important way for students to show responsibility and stay engaged with their learning. We hope this incentive encourages more students to develop these habits while fostering a love of reading by rewarding them with a book they can enjoy.

Mrs. Smith 9/30/2025

Today, our 5th graders received a special lesson in flag etiquette as they prepare to take on an important new role—raising and lowering our school’s flag each day.

This responsibility is both an honor and a tradition, and we are proud to see our students stepping up with respect and pride.

A big thank you to Mr. Gerbracht for leading this meaningful lesson!

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Rain or shine, recess is on! 🌧️☀️ Students enjoyed their very first recess under the new covered play shed today.

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