Virtual BackPack

The Fort Osage Board of Education held their annual Tax Rate Hearing on September 27, 2023 at  5:30 p.m. at the District Administrative Office.  The Board approved a roll back to the tax levy of $6.2500. More details can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DWGCBV24zCwH8In0JvcnmdW4t-nbNIAL/view?usp=drivesdk

All-District Choir auditions were on Saturday, September 30 . Here are the results from Fort Osage High School. Out of the 15 students that auditioned, 11 of them were selected to one of the choirs. SSAA: Olivia Cheatum, Diana Maldonado, Em Merrick, Hannah Roberts, Marissa Thissen; TTBB: Jacob Collins, Tristan Hinckley; SATB: Drevious Black, Molly Friel, Layla Friend, Anthony Keller.

The Fort Osage FFA members are having a Culver's Night this Wednesday, October 4 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Grain Valley location.  For complete details visit https://tinyurl.com/s87m3rsb.

Woodland Early Childhood Center is hosting a Fall Family Night on October 5th from 5:00-6:30 p.m.  For complete details visit https://tinyurl.com/ycycksa9.

The Fort Osage High School theater department presents You Can't Take It With You October 19, 20 and 22.  Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.  For complete details visit https://tinyurl.com/3h58dym5.

Project Grad is looking for volunteers to help work the spirit table and 50/50 at the home Football games on October 6 and October 13.  If your interested in helping please contact them at: Fortosageprojectgraduation@gmail.com.

The Fort Osage Education Foundation Red Barn Bash is taking place on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Sibley Orchard and Cider Mill.  Monies raised from the Red Barn Bash go to benefit student scholarships, teacher grants, student support funds, and more.  Join us for a night of live music, great BBQ, and an amazing silent auction.  Tickets are $35 a person and can be purchased at https://foeducationfoundation.org/events/.  Sponsorships are available at https://tinyurl.com/RedBarnBash23.

 You can help us recognize our staff by giving high 5s to those individuals making a difference for your family.  Give a high 5 at https://forms.gle/x6xdKbo9ups5pGM29 . 

Join the Fort Osage Transportation department for Trunk or Treat on October 28 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  In addition to the trunk or treat, a course will be set for getting behind the wheel of a bus.  For complete details visit https://tinyurl.com/2p8yua6e.

The Career and Technology Center at Fort Osage has been nominated for best trade/technical school in the Examiner's Best of Eastern Jackson County 2023.  You can vote once per day through October 8 at www.examiner.net.

Fort Osage Project Grad 8th Annual Fall Vendor Event will be on Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary School. There will be 70+ vendors, several food vendors and a food truck! They will also have a lot of raffles to give away.  For complete details visit https://tinyurl.com/w6rcsk46.

The Woodland Early Childhood Center is hosting a playgroup October 10 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. for families with preschool aged children.  Come join the fun with make and take slime.  For complete details visit https://tinyurl.com/yc6ztuvw.

Fort Osage is hosting a developmental screening for children ages 3-5 living in the Fort Osage School District.  This will take place on October 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hawthorne Place Community Center.  For details, and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/4phu7fx6.

Fort Osage Youth League Basketball Registration for the 2023-2024 season is now open! Please visit their new website at foyl.org to get your spot on a team reserved! As always, we'll need volunteer coaches to help make our season a success and ensure all that register are able to play. If you are interested, please be sure to indicate on the registration form and/or contact us right away. Nichole Parker 816-616-9658.  Complete details can be found at https://tinyurl.com/4hbvyxxy.

CSL's Noland Road location hosts a drive-up food pantry every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-12pm by appointment. Sign up today by clicking here.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is pleased to announce the Close the Gap Grant program. DESE is working with the vendor Odyssey to administer this program. This is a one-time grant of up to $1,500 for parents to use for allowable educational expenses for their K-12 public school district and charter school students. Applications will be open from September 20 through October 25, 2023. After applications have been submitted, they will be reviewed for eligibility criteria. For more information visit https://support.withodyssey.com/hc/en-us.

The Buckner branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library is hosting From Fanfiction to Fantastic Originals - Saturday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. Writing fanfiction is a great first lesson in the craft of writing and can become a first step toward publishing a debut novel. This program will show how much can be learned from writing fanfiction and how to transition to creating worlds and characters that are completely one's own. For teens.

Buckner will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event on October 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  You can participate by decorating your vehicle's trunk  and handing out candy to eager trick-or-treaters.  You can donate candy that will be given out that evening by dropping off donations at Buckner City Hall, Buckner Thriftway, or the Mid-Continent Public Library Buckner Branch.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at bfv.bucknermo@gmail.com.

The Mizzou New Music Initiative is now accepting applications for the 2024 COMP Festival.  21 pieces will be selected and awarded cash prizes.  For more details, visit https://newmusic.missouri.edu/comp.

Patriot Home Works is offering a pressure washing special. Call and schedule a driveway wash to remove any stains, mold or grime. Any additional services recommended will be 30% off! Contact Kyle at 816-853-2112 or Trista at 816-916-3829. 

The Buckner branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library is hosting Teen After-Hours: Halloteen - Friday, October 20 from 6-8 p.m. Come join the revelry, don't be late; dance your spooky heart out, cosplay, and create! Once the lights go out, the Library will transform into a haunted haven for all of the ghouls and goblins to showcase their costumes, bone up on creepy crafting skills, and ramble like the recently risen. This program is designed for teens 13 and older. A signed permission slip is required. For teens. 

For sale: 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath updated ranch, new paint, new fixtures, updated electrical. Outside of city limits in the Fort Osage school district. Large half acre lot with gorgeous views. Single car garage, full finished basement with storage and laundry. $310,000 Contact Anita Jonas, RE/MAX Premier Properties 816.690.SOLD, 816.810.9279.

Columbia College is offering an  art talent scholarships to students considering majoring or minoring in art at Columbia College! Applications submitted by November 10th will be given first priority. Students can find our online application here: https://forms.gle/w2KWq1TsQ6VHeyfF6, and they can read more about all of our available scholarships here. 

The Class of 1968 is hosting their 55th class reunion on Friday, October 6 at 12:00 p.m.  For complete details visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mHjJAmD9jJG4ZU8AXmDEIemm9cC6gKAz/view?usp=sharing

Fort Nutrition, a local business, offers delivery of nutrition drinks to staff on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  They will take orders until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and start delivery to schools between 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. To place your order, and pay, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT2ZRN8fgrt2C4ExPFuQlreVFcAriEdgWua-lQqXSm41r_pg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0. 

Sam's Club has a special membership offer just for Fort Osage staff.  For complete details visit https://tinyurl.com/mr2ez9je.  The offer is good through October 31, 2023.

FREE Biometric Screenings through the Consiglio Wellness Center for all Fort Osage employees, regardless of whether you are on the district's insurance plan or not.  Schedule and complete your biometrics and you will be entered into a $500 drawing. And here's the best part - you can double your chances of winning by getting your biometrics done EACH semester! these are being offered now until December 31st, 2023 and January 1st, 2024, until May 31st, 2024. To schedule a biometric appointment,  call the CWC clinic at (816) 874-3374 and request a "biometric screening". You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to invest in your wellness and potentially win a cash prize!

Financial Wellness webinar kicks off this week, Wednesday, October 11, 430-530p and 530-630p This webinar is presented by corebridge financial and will focus on managing all aspects of the financial life.  REGISTER HERE.

Join Cigna EAP, Erica Sims as she presents, Work and Personal Life: The Balancing Act webinar, Wednesday, October 18, 430-530p. You’ve got a family you love, amazing friends, and a demanding job – and they all want part of your life. But it feels like giving to one means taking from another. In this seminar, we’ll discuss strategies that can help you fit the pieces together. Explore what balance means to you. and start a plan to achieve it.  REGISTER HERE

Fueling your workday webinar,  Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  The workplace can create challenges to your nutrition and your health.  Join Jennifer Flax in this webinar and learn how to incorporate healthy nutrition habits to keep you energized and productive throughout your day!  REGISTER HERE