The Who/What/When/Where
Enrollment
Transportation
Food Service
Calendar/Upcoming Events
The first day of school for students grades K-12 is Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Students attending the Early Childhood Center will start on Monday, August 25, 2008.
School supply lists can be found below. More specific information will be mailed to the student’s home. For students new to the district, specific information will be provided at the time of enrollment. For the most current information please visit your schools website at www.fortosage.net/schools/index.shtml
Students attending the high school may pick up schedules, get lockers, parking passes (grades 11 and 12 only), and student ID cards on the following dates and times:
- Seniors: August 7, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Juniors: August 8, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Sophomores: August 11, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Freshman: Will receive their schedules at Freshman Orientation on August 18, 2008.
Orientations will be held for students entering 5th, 7th, and 9th grades. Students will ride their regular bus and will be greeted by staff when they arrive at their respective buildings. Students do not need to bring any supplies. THIS ORIENTATION SESSION IS FOR STUDENTS ONLY. For more specific information, please contact your child’s school building.
- 5th grade Orientation will be at Fire Prairie Middle School on August 18th from 8:25 a.m. to approximately 10:00 a.m.
- 7th grade Orientation will be at Osage Trail Middle School on August 18th from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 9:00 a.m.
- 9th grade Orientation will be at Fort Osage High School Performing Arts Center on August 18th from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 9:00 a.m.
In order to provide quality co-curricular opportunities, the Fort Osage School District requires a $40 activity fee for those students wanting to participate in athletics. The one time fee will cover all sports in which the student wishes to participate. Any questions regarding the athletic fee should be brought to the attention of Mr. Brandon Hart, Activities Director at 650-7041.
Other vital information about the fee:
- If a family has more than one child participating in Fort Osage activities, the fee shall be $30 per student.
- An activity pass will be issued when the fee is paid. The activity pass will admit the student to all HOME non-district contests and games.
- The student will not be allowed to participate until the fee is paid.
- If an athlete is cut from a team but has already paid the fee, he/she will be reimbursed.
- If a student quits the team after the first game a refund will not be given.
- If a student is removed from a team due to misconduct, a refund will not be given.
- If a student is injured during or after the first contest, and he/she cannot compete, the fee will not be refunded.
- One $40 fee covers all sports for the entire school year.
Any student that can show evidence of need to waive the fee needs to contact the activities director or building principal. Each case will be judged independently.
To be eligible to enroll in the Fort Osage R-1 School District, a student must be living in a household within the boundaries of the district and:
- Living with a natural parent or court-appointed guardian.
OR
- Placed in a home within the district by DFS, juvenile authorities, or the court system (written documentation required).
Elementary School (Grades K-4):
- Students should be enrolled at the elementary school in their home attendance area. To determine the attendance area in which you live, please contact the Transportation Department at (816) 650-7200.
- Enrollment will take place daily at each elementary building starting on Monday, August 4, 2008, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student.
Middle School (Grades 5-8):
- Students should be enrolled at Fire Prairie Middle School for grades 5 & 6 and Osage Trail Middle School for grades 7 & 8.
- Enrollment will take place daily at Fire Prairie and Osage Trail Middle School starting on Monday, August 4, 2008, from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student.
High School (Grades 9-12):
- Enrollment will take place daily starting on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:00-3:00 p.m. After August 18, 2008 please call ahead for an appointment.
- A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student.
- Enrollment packets are available for pick up at the high school throughout the summer.
- Copy of birth certificate that shows the following:
- Child’s name
- Birth date
- State birth certificate number
- Parent/parents’ name
- If you need a Missouri birth certificate; contact the Jackson County Health Dept. (816) 881-4424
- Immunization records
- Required by state law
- Copy of complete record from former school, health department or doctor’s office
- Student’s social security number
- Proof of residency
- (2) Statement/bill for service from a utility company that shows the service location and resident’s name, street address and city.
- Water, electric, gas, cable, or trash
- If new residence and the above is not available:
- Signed and dated rental agreement
- Signed and dated Sales Contract showing possession date
- Signed and dated Construction Contract showing completion date
- Proof of Guardianship
- Divorce papers
- Contact county in which divorce was filed. Jackson County can be reached at (816) 881-3913.
- Court-appointed legal guardianship papers
- “Power of Attorney” documentation alone is insufficient to satisfy the court appointed guardian requirement.
- Death certificate
Notarized district forms and proof of residency documentation as stated in #4 above will be required of district residents who are providing living arrangements for others.
Questions about elementary school attendance areas should be directed to the Transportation Department at (816) 650-7200. All students in grades 5-12 will attend the following schools:
- Fire Prairie Middle School Grades 5-6
- Osage Trail Middle School Grades 7-8
- Fort Osage High School Grades 9-12
We follow the immunization schedule as outlined by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. You can view the 2008-2009 School Year Immunization requirements on our homepage under News Items or by clicking this link. Click Here
The following documents are needed for proof of residency within the Fort Osage R-1 School District:
- (2) Statement/bill for service from a utility company that shows the service location and resident’s name, street address and city. No shut off bills/notices will be accepted.
- Water, electric, gas, cable, or trash
- If new residence and the above is not available:
- Signed and dated rental agreement
- Signed and dated Sales Contract showing possession date
- Signed and dated Construction Contract showing completion date
Questions regarding residency issues should be directed to the Office of Student Affairs at (816) 650-7000. The office is located in the Gragg Administration Center located at 2101 N. Twyman Road.
All students enrolled by July 1, 2008, will receive a letter and bus pass from the transportation department with their specific information in early August. Students who enroll after July 1 will receive their bus pass and information at the time of enrollment. All bus routes, times, and stops will be printed in the Fort Osage R-1 School District August Newsletter and on the website at www.fortosage.net. Please contact the transportation department at (816) 650-7200 with any questions.
Lunch Prices
High School $2.00
Osage Trail $2.00
Fire Prairie $1.75
Elementary $1.75
Adult $2.50
Reduced Price $0.40
Extra Beverage $0.40
Breakfast Prices
High School $1.25
Osage Trail $1.25
Fire Prairie $1.25
Elementary $1.25
Adult $1.75
Reduced Price $0.30
Extra Beverage $0.40
Yes, prepayments can be made to a student’s meal account. Prepayment increases simplicity and efficiency in the daily operation of the lunchroom. You may make payments online by logging on to www.fortosage.net and select Programs and Services/MealPay. You may also make a check made payable to the school’s cafeteria (ex. Fire Prairie Middle School Cafeteria) may be mailed or dropped off at your school building office. Please put the names of the student(s) in the memo section. If the check is intended for more than one student, please note the amount that should be put into each account next to their names. The room number is also helpful. For more information, please contact the Food Service Department at (816) 650-7207.
Menus for the current month maybe found at:
http://www.fortosage.net/programs/food_services.shtml
Those who may be eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program should contact the Food Service Department at (816) 650-7207 for more information and the correct forms and requirements. All families will receive a Free and Reduced Lunch application with enrollment materials. Confidentiality is paramount with this program.
Your student’s lunch pin number is the same as their student ID number. The same number follows you from K-12. You can get your pin from by calling the building secretary or the food service department at (816) 650-7207.
This information can be viewed online at www.fortosage.net. This calendar is updated weekly and contains the most current information.
A PDF copy of this calendar may be viewed here:
- 2008-2009 Quick Reference Calendar
- This information is also available on the district calendar at:
www.fortosage.net
A printed calendar is given to each student at the beginning of the school year. This calendar features dates and other important district information. Due to schedule changes throughout the year, this calendar features dates only. For event times, please contact the school directly.
The district is pleased to announce a new version of our online calendar. You can now download events directly to your outlook calendar. In addition you can sign up for email reminders about events and email notifications when event times or dates change. If you have any questions about our new calendar please contact Stephanie Smith at 816-650-7019 or via email at ssmith@fortosage.net.
The most up-to-date information regarding school activities can be found on the district website at: www.fortosage.net. These calendars allow you to search calendar information by month. You can also print these pages for your reference. Buildings will also publish newsletters with important dates for their specific events. The Fort Osage R-1 School District publishes a newsletter four times a year. This is a good source of information about upcoming events happening in the district.
Hours
- High School 7:30 A.M.-2:25 P.M.
- Career & Technology Center 7:40 A.M.-2:25 P.M.
- Ninth Grade Center 7:30 A.M.-2:25 P.M.
- Osage Trail Middle School 7:30 A.M.-2:22 P.M.
- Fire Prairie Middle School 8:30 A.M.-3:15 P.M.
- Elementary Schools 9:10 A.M.-3:55 P.M.
- Early Childhood Center 8:25 A.M.-3:25 P.M.
- Lewis and Clark Learning Center 8:30 A.M.-2:20 P.M.
- McCune School 8:00 A.M.-2:17 P.M.
Times
- High School 7:35 A.M.-11:50 A.M.
- CTC 7:35 A.M.-11:50 A.M
- Ninth Grade Center 7:35 A.M.-11:50 A.M
- Osage Trail Middle School 7:35 A.M.-11:50 A.M.
- Fire Prairie Middle School 8:30 A.M.-12:45 P.M.
- Elementary Schools 9:10 A.M.-1:30 P.M.
- Lewis and Clark Learning Center 8:30 A.M.-12:15 P.M.
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