Opportunity Academy

Congratulations to our OA grads! We enjoyed celebrating you yesterday 🥳

Shannon Garton, a food service worker at Opportunity Academy, takes her role of preparing and serving meals to students to heart. Also in her heart, is a special place for each of the students she serves.

Ms. Shannon, as she’s called, buys students at OA decorative candy gift bags every Halloween, Christmas and Easter. She had the idea to start an Angel Tree at OA for the community students enrolled there at Christmastime.

“She got a tree and decorations and donated gifts to at least two of our students. She is very dedicated to her work and the students. She does her best to brighten their days and reminds them to eat their veggies! We truly appreciate all she does,” teacher aide Shana McGinnis said.

Staff at OA report that Ms. Shannon is “incredibly patient” with the students she serves, which includes a high number of at-risk students.

“In my class they're always grateful, and even though they're not the best at expressing appreciation, they always talk about how much they like Shannon and how kind she is,” teacher Laurie Behymer said.

We are thankful for Ms. Shannon’s service to OA and 373 in the ways she goes above and beyond for students and staff.

“Shannon decorates her food carts for every holiday, which I think is so nice! She also brings the kids and staff special treats for every holiday. She does this out of her own pocket and with the kindness of her heart,” teacher Amy Whitlock said.

Thanks Ms. Shannon! We are glad you’re here.

Online enrollment is open for returning families, new families, and incoming Kindergarten students: https://www.usd373.org/enrollment

Welcome back! The USD 373 Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 Attendance Calendar on March 4, 2024.

View it here: https://www.usd373.org/calendars/24-25-attendance-calendar

Stop by Saturday and find some great bargains.

No School or NRC Clubhouse: Wednesday, January 10, 2024, due to weather and road conditions.

Because of the Professional Day (January 11), NHS Wrestling Tournament of Champions (January 12) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15) students will not report back until Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

USD 373 will not have school today, Friday, January 5, 2024 due to inclement weather. Do not send your student to school. Please stay safe.

Thank you!

Ms. Garton and Ms. Shana have created an Angel Tree at OA. If anyone wants to help out, you can stop by the school and pick up an ornament for a community student. 🎄

Shana helping our students

Opportunity Academy clothing closet Opportunity Academy clothing closet

Today at Emberhope's Fall Bash Mr. Swalley took some for the kids.

OA teacher aide Shana McGinnis' cousin, Jacob Fournier, came by the school this week to give haircuts to students. Jacob is a professional barber and volunteers his talents to a group called Fades for Faith, which helps men in recovery with career opportunities through the confidence that comes with a fresh haircut. Thank you, Jacob!

View menus here: https://www.usd373.org/meal-menus/august-menus

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Come join our amazing team at O.A.!

Opportunity Academy's Open House will be Monday, August 14, from 3:30-7:30
Come meet the staff and tour the building!

We will be headed back to school soon!

https://www.usd373.org/enrollment

Come join our staff.

We are looking for a few people to join our team!

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Summer Food Service Program information:

Sunset Elementary site: June 5 through July 21
-Breakfast 8 to 8:45am
-Hot lunch 11:30-12:30pm

Newton High School site: now through July 21
-Breakfast 8:00-8:30
-Lunch 11:30-12:30

Mobile sites serving sack lunches: June 5- July 21
-Athletic Park shelter 11:30-12pm
-Spring Lake Splash Park 12:30-1pm
-The Porch (724 N. Main, A/C and seating available) 1:30-2pm
This service is for children ages 1-18 and children must be present to pick up the meal. Meals must be eaten on site. There will be no meals served on July 4th and July 5th. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Información del programa de servicio de alimentos de verano:

Sitio de la escuela primaria Sunset: del 5 de junio al 21 de julio
-Desayuno 8 a 8:45am
-Almuerzo caliente 11:30-12:30pm

Sitio de Newton High School: ahora hasta el 21 de julio
-Desayuno 8:00-8:30
-Almuerzo 11:30-12:30

Sitios móviles que sirven almuerzos en bolsas: del 5 de junio al 21 de julio
-Refugio del Parque Atlético 11:30-12:00
-Spring Lake Splash Park 12:30-13:00
-The Porch (724 N. Main, aire acondicionado y asientos disponibles) 1:30 p. m. a 2 p. m.
Este servicio es para niños de 1 a 18 años y los niños deben estar presentes para recoger la comida. Las comidas deben comerse en el lugar. No se servirán comidas los días 4 y 5 de julio. Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.

OA students, staff and families celebrated our 40(!) 2023 graduates last week. 🥳

Reminder: the ‘Online Registration’ Link is available in your parent portal account. If you are a parent/guardian of a returning student and need to enroll a new student for any grade level, you can follow the instructions available in the online application process to add your new student. If you need help with your parent portal please contact your student's school office during business hours.

All returning families should submit their 2023-24 application by May 25, 2023.

New Families
Families who are new to the district may access the online application through the New Family Registration link on the USD 373 website under Enrollment Information.
Families with a student at Cooper Early Education Center only will need to register as a "new family."

Fee Payments & Free & Reduced Applications
Payments for 2023-24 fees cannot be submitted or paid until sometime after July 1, 2023. More information about the free & reduced meal program for 2023-24 will be available soon.

I am sad that I had to miss today.

Today was the annual OA vs. SRO kickball game. Thank you to Detectives Steven Hamersky and Brian Salmans and SROs Jon Adkins, Josh Hulse, and Lanna Carroll for participating!

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