Bighorn Bulletin - An Update from Oasis Academy

Important Back to School Information

As a reminder, all Kindergarten through 8^th graders need to wear Universal brand uniforms. These may be purchased through Oasis Academy, both bottoms and tops. Approved Logo wear tops are also permitted. Ninth and tenth graders need to wear Oasis-approved logo wear or a college shirt/sweatshirt.

The Uniform Store is open both Tuesday, August 16, and Wednesday, August 17 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Logo Wear is available to purchase online year-round. Some new Bighorn swag is available to order online at https://oa.northstar-fundraising.com/. Logo wear is approved to be worn in the classroom. Logo wear orders ship directly to your house. Call 775-423-5437 with any questions.

Complete school supply lists are now available online at oanv.org.

Back to School Night

Back to School Night will be virtual this year. Keep an eye out for an email with important school and classroom information. An informational video will be sent to each family.

Oasis Academy will be open on Wednesday, August 17 from 6-7 p.m. for students and parents to visit classrooms, tour the school, meet teachers, drop off school supplies, pick up back-to-school paperwork, and ask any questions they have after watching the videos.

Oasis Offerings Food Pantry

Offerings Food Pantry will be open again this school year. The pantry is available for use to all Oasis families and staff. Additional information will be provided in the back-to-school paperwork. To learn more about the pantry contact Shelley Kelly at [email protected] or call 775-423-5437. The pantry will be open on September 8 from 4:15-6:15 p.m.

WNC regular Fall Semester Starts August 29

Dual enrollment classes through Western Nevada College will begin on August 29. Students should contact Advisor Lisa Swan or Counselor Andy Lenon with any questions regarding their schedules.

Students Excited to Be Back in School

With school starting back up on Monday, August 22. We asked our Bighorns what they were most looking forward to about the upcoming school year, here are a few of their answers.

            Hudson Santos is starting the 3^rd grade. He’s excited to do math science experiments, with science being his best subject. Hudson’s favorite part of attending Oasis is being at school with his mom.

            Alana Santos is starting 5^th grade. She’s excited to meet her teachers and learn new things. Art is her favorite subject. Alana’s looking forward to seeing all her friends and teachers at Oasis.

            Ryan Kelly Renfroe is starting kindergarten and looking forward to learning new things in science and doing crafts. Kelly is excited about attending school with his mom and two siblings.

            Troy Underwood is excited about seeing all his friends as he starts 10^th grade. His favorite parts of school are math and the people.

            Lucy Renfroe’s 2^nd grade year has her excited about new things to read and new things to buy at Market Day. The nice teachers at Oasis are one of her favorite things about attending Oasis.

            Allie Jo Drake is starting kindergarten and is excited about having Ryan’s mom as her teacher and learning lots of stuff while hoping her favorite subject will be writing. She likes Oasis because her mom and aunt both work there.

            Stevie Hiskett, in 7^th grade, is excited that lunch will be back to normal. With writing and language arts as his favorite academics, he’s looking forward to working with Oasis’ amazing basketball coaches and having Fridays off.

            Macady Bogdanowicz is excited to be starting 4^th grade and seeing all her friends. Her favorite subject is reading, especially books about horses.

            Drake Rowlett, in 8^th grade, is excited to play basketball and continue his study of mathematics. He loves the elective classes offered at Oasis and that they have Fridays off.

           Emma Cline, in 6^th grade, is looking forward to school dances and writing classes. She appreciates the Oasis teachers, who are always nice and have time to help with any questions or problems.

            Braylee Cline, in 4^th grade, is also looking forward to continuing his mathematics studies, while meeting his teachers and reconnecting with friends. His favorite part of attending Oasis is the nice teachers and getting to help a lot.

            Patrick Cline will be starting kindergarten and is looking forward to meeting his teacher and making new friends. He likes coloring and attending the same school as his sisters.

           Dallin Sorensen, in 8^th grade, is looking forward to furthering his mathematical education and being in Mr. Lewis’ class. He thinks Oasis is a really good school. Dallin learns so much from his teachers and enjoys being with all the other students.

           Isabelle Bensley is starting kindergarten and looking forward to learning more about science while doing lots of projects and having lots of fun.

           Layla Tanner will be a senior this year. She’s excited about making the most of her last year at Oasis, playing Volleyball, LAX, and anything to do with science, with this year’s class being biology. She likes that Oasis students have more independence and choices when choosing their classes and schedules and that the counselors are amazing and super helpful.

            Ranger Russell Farley’s 2nd-grade year has him ready for his math class with Mrs. Weissmer and excited about Halloween Dress-up Day. He enjoys playing with his friends at recess and walking to his mom’s classroom after school.

           Reagan Alyne Farley will be starting 4^th grade and is looking forward to working with her new reading teacher, Mrs. Coverston, as well as enjoying her writing and projects with Mrs. Feest. Reagan’s favorite thing about Oasis is having great teachers and having an awesome field day.