![Campbell Named Director of Innovation Academy](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1d9b4e2c-0c3b-43a2-9b08-6d0f9d80d3a3.png)
July 22, 2024
Owensboro, Ky. (July 19, 2024) – Owensboro Public Schools has named Cassie Campbell the next director of the Owensboro Innovation Academy. She replaces former director Beth Benja...
![School Supply Lists 2024-25](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_69a0dc8b-4552-4ced-a303-37b113bd4c5f.png)
July 17, 2024
School supply lists are available now for the 2024-25 school year! You can find a link to each school's list by clicking the "School Supplies 2024 " link on the homepage or in th...
![OPS at the Dust Bowl](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e70c2b52-bd83-4a2e-a778-6ec0d5f54f40.png)
July 16, 2024
Please join Owensboro Public Schools at the Dust Bowl July 26 from 5-8pm. We will be passing out backpacks with school supplies and our Community Partners at First Baptist Chur...
![Open House & Registration Dates](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_aeaa9f7a-9162-46f3-bc06-7c1895290a9e.png)
July 15, 2024
The following are the dates and times for schools' registration and Open Houses: Cravens July 23, 4-6 p.m. - K-2 Information/Registration Night July 25, 4-6 p.m. - 3rd-5th Inf...
![Goforth Award](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_60074730-4b5a-4617-9a7c-886442d38b66.jpeg)
June 28, 2024
Dr. Tom Maddox was a 1961 graduate of Owensboro High School. Returning to his hometown following his graduation from medical school, he began his ophthalmology practice. In 1981...
![Junior Food Service EOTY](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ac836443-c78a-4bde-a577-38fffcc195bb.jpeg)
June 18, 2024
Oliver "Junior" Young was presented with the Food Service Employee of the Year award at the Board Luncheon on Thursday, June 13. This award is voted on strictly by the individual...
![Benjamin Named District Counseling Director](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_04cbe816-e008-4607-8982-00d3524748c9.png)
June 17, 2024
Owensboro Public Schools has named Owensboro Innovation Academy director Beth Benjamin to the District Counseling Director post. Benjamin moves into this role after serving as p...
![Summer EBT Slide](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4f7816b2-d702-45c0-a57e-7cf5ec449544.jpeg)
June 4, 2024
Students may be eligible for summer nutrition assistance. SEBT is intended to reduce hunger and food insecurity for students who lose access to free and reduced-priced meals throu...
![Transportation Award](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_5fd323e8-fdbf-4494-b188-170cff9b73ca.jpeg)
May 28, 2024
OPS Transportation is blessed to have many wonderful drivers and monitors who work diligently each day to serve our students, schools, and each other. Each year, one employee is s...
![Burnette and Board](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_01060203-9e40-4d16-8d3c-2cc47b4a2705.jpeg)
May 25, 2024
This week, Owensboro Public Schools said goodbye to our fearless leader, Mrs. Anita Burnette as she concluded her time as the district's interim superintendent. There is no doub...
![Retirees](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a210c297-3f61-4328-87a7-b5c57927617d.jpeg)
May 24, 2024
This year, Owensboro Public Schools recognizes 23 retirees who have a combined 395 years of service to our district! The following have retired during the 2023-24 school year: Am...
![OHS 2024 Honors Night](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_bf8dba62-49dd-46af-be80-0d178a8b9095.png)
May 16, 2024
Owensboro High School held their Senior Honors Night Wednesday, May 15 at the school. It was a night to recognize students for their achievements throughout the year and to share ...
![New Tech Network](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d5006885-638c-4f9b-928b-caae613d5b29.png)
May 16, 2024
Since its inception, Owensboro Innovation Academy has partnered with New Tech Network to co-design and implement strategies in achieving college and career outcomes. This year, ...
![Summer Food Service Info](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_756b182c-d21f-45f9-a6c9-d550c5b63b23.png)
May 15, 2024
Once again, Owensboro Public Schools will be participating in the US Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program, providing free breakfast and lunch meals to individua...
![School Communicator Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_6b556784-ff64-4099-98fa-3760dc60dcc4.png)
May 10, 2024
The National School Public Relations Association has declared the second Friday in May as National School Communicators Day and in 2024, that date falls on May 10. Owensboro Publ...
![Palmer Named District Nurse](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_0dca7d91-eb50-43b2-8bd2-4b10bf1ee459.png)
April 30, 2024
Owensboro Public Schools has named Jaclyn Palmer the District Nurse for the district. She will officially begin her duties May 1, 2024. Palmer has worked for Owensboro Public Sc...
![Alward Named Technology Director](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_410ad8d2-b971-4d74-be38-fc635cf36929.jpeg)
April 29, 2024
Owensboro Public Schools has named Chad Alward the district’s Director of Technology. He will officially begin his duties July 1, 2024. Alward comes to Owensboro Public Schools ...
![GSA and GSP Acceptance](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_af3b161c-7360-47da-bdf7-ed2f0512ca1d.png)
April 24, 2024
The following students were recently accepted into the Governor's Scholars Program and Governor's School for the Arts from Owensboro Public Schools. Governor's Scholars Progra...
![SIYA Camp 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_aa64683d-56e5-49ff-8bba-212402a9f36d.png)
April 11, 2024
Registration is open for the 2024 Summer Institute for Young Artists (SIYA) Camp! To register, forms can be picked up from OPS Central Office or your child's arts teacher or dow...
![Duvall Named Superintendent](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/owensboro_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_cebc0e0a-8301-4791-b6c5-63da70f858bc.png)
March 28, 2024
Owensboro, Ky. (March 28, 2024) – The Owensboro Public School Board unanimously voted to name Dr. Wendy Duvall the district’s 21st superintendent. Duvall will assume the interim...