Principal
General Information
Oskaloosa Elementary School is located in Jefferson County Kansas. We have an enrollment of about 311 students K-6th grades. We have 65 dedicated staff members who love and care for our students day in and day out.
Pat Foster
Taylor Holland
Assistant Principal
Our Values
Vision Statement
The MISSION of Oskaloosa Elementary School is to prepare all children for continued education: academically, socially, culturally, physically, and emotionally.
Mission Statement
The VISION of Oskaloosa Elementary School is to improve behavior and academic performance through the use of the BEAR PRIDE goals, which include being RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL, ENGAGED, and showing EMPATHY.
Belief Statements
Education is the foundation of a democratic society.
All students will succeed in unique and different ways.
All Oskaloosa graduates will have mastered certain essential skills.
Our schools promote skills for life-long learning.
Our school provides a sequential, aligned curriculum.
Our schools are committed to effective staff development that results in student improvement.
Technology plays a major role in our society.
Our school provides a nurturing learning environment.
Visionary leadership enhances school success.
Students, families, community and our school share responsibility as educational partners.
Discipline, hard work, respect and honesty are essential components of a successful life.
Grade Handbooks
VIP Handbook
Kindergarten Handbook
1st Grade Handbook
2nd Grade Handbook
3rd Grade Handbook
4th Grade Handbook
5th Grade Handbook
6th Grade Handbook