Thank you to Ichor for the generous donation of school supplies and backpacks! Ichor also provided us with a cash donation that the National Honor Society students will use to purchase winter weather items for families. If you are in need, or know someone who is in need of winter gear, please email Lindsay Kugel at lkugel@osakis.k12.mn.us. Your request will remain anonymous. Again, thank you Ichor for your generosity!
Osakis High School is now a Direct Admissions school! Applying to college is now much easier! Participating students have all received an email indicating the colleges where they are OFFERED ACCEPTANCE! Students just need to click on the link at the bottom of their email and check any colleges they are interested in!
Homecoming Parade Route for Friday, September 26, 2025, starting at 1:15 pm.
High School Yearbook Information
Order your homecoming t-shirt now. Use the attached order form to place your order.
School Picture Information
High School students will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Elementary Students will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Preschool Students will have pictures on their scheduled preschool day.
Reminder:
Online and in-person PSEO classes begin on Monday, August 25th. PSEO students need to order their own books and pick them up at Alex Tech. Mrs. Kugel will be available for help if needed on August 25th-27th. *OCHS courses begin on September 2nd and Mrs. Kugel will distribute books when they arrive. Use this link to order PSEO books:
https://www.alextech.edu/login?ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.alextech.edu%2fcollege-services%2fbookstore%2fpseo-book-request-form
Online and in-person PSEO classes begin on Monday, August 25th. PSEO students need to order their own books and pick them up at Alex Tech. Mrs. Kugel will be available for help if needed on August 25th-27th. *OCHS courses begin on September 2nd and Mrs. Kugel will distribute books when they arrive. Use this link to order PSEO books:
https://www.alextech.edu/login?ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.alextech.edu%2fcollege-services%2fbookstore%2fpseo-book-request-form
2025-2026 HomeroomTeacher Assignments
Grades K-12 Back to School Open House
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
4 - 7 PM
Due to the building being used for a training on August 12th, Mrs. Kugel will be available on Wednesday, August 13th instead. She will be in her office from 9am until 3pm.
If you are in need of schedule changes or have questions, Mrs. Kugel will be available on Wednesday, August 6th from 2pm to 7pm and Tuesday, August 12th from 9am to 3pm. If those days/times don't work for you, contact Mrs. Kugel to arrange a time. .
Osakis High School is a Direct Admissions Minnesota High School! Osakis High School is participating in Direct Admissions, a new state program that simplifies the college application process for our seniors.
This fall, students will be proactively notified of multiple Minnesota colleges and universities that are offering them admission, before they even apply! Learn more at www.ohe.state.mn.us/directadmissions"
This fall, students will be proactively notified of multiple Minnesota colleges and universities that are offering them admission, before they even apply! Learn more at www.ohe.state.mn.us/directadmissions"
We will be working with the Rose City Canopy and the City of Osakis again this year to celebrate our class of 2026 seniors with Senior Banners. These banners will be hung throughout town and will be taken down and given to the seniors before graduation. If you are interested in sponsoring a senior or donating to the project, please contact Mrs. Kugel at lkugel@osakis.k12.mn.us
Activity Registration is now open for students in grades 7-12. Parents can access the portal by using this link: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/osakis-public-schools
2025 7th and 8th Grade Orientation
Good luck to our Osakis Track and Field State Participants and Coaches at the state tournament.
Congratulations to the Osakis High School students who made it on the Honor Roll for Quarter Four! Way to go!!!!!
Summer School for grades 7-12 starts on Monday, June 2nd. - Wednesday June 18th. Classes will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30 until 12pm in the Art Room. All students' parents/guardians in need of summer school/credit recovery have been contacted via phone call to confirm participation.
Graduation Ceremony tonight starting at 6 pm in the High school gym. Parade to follow starting around 7 pm.
2025 Osakis High School Graduation Weather-Related Changes
Students and Parents,
Based on the amount of rain that we have received and will continue to receive over the course of the next 24 hours, the decision has been made to have an indoor graduation ceremony followed by an outdoor parade. The forecast for Friday, May 23, is currently calling for temperatures in the low 60s with light winds. Plan accordingly for the parade and use the notes listed below so you are prepared for graduation.
Sincerely,
Brad Hoffarth
Osakis High School Principal
Indoor Ceremony Reminders
* One parking spot per graduate/family will be reserved in the North and East lots.
* Staggered arrival times and the school parking lot map shared in the previous graduation email will still be used.
* There will still be two reserved seats per family on the floor in front of the stage.
* Junior Class Honor Marshals will escort parents/family to the two reserved seats in the family section.
* General admission guests will enter the building through the Preschool doors on the South side of the building.
* Seniors will meet in the old gym to get organized and lined up for the ceremony before walking as a group.
* Parents will leave the high school gym with their graduate(s) in alphabetical order during the processional from the high
school gym.
* Parents and their graduate(s) will report directly to their vehicles following the ceremony for the parade.
