
September 11, 2024
The annual High Attendance Day for the 2024-25 school year falls on September 12 this year. We are encouraging all students and families to set a high attendance mark for their ...

September 9, 2024
This summer, the Owensboro Public Schools School Nutrition Department distributed 49,590 meals to the students in our community. This number surpassed our 2023 numbers by more t...

September 3, 2024
The third annual Big Red Battle Blood Drive hosted by the Western Kentucky Blood Center is taking place this week as Owensboro High School and Daviess County High School go head-t...

August 14, 2024
The Foundation for Excellence at Owensboro Public Schools recently awarded more than $30,000 in mini-grants to staff members that directly impact the student experience. This year...

August 12, 2024
The Owensboro High School Jazz Ensemble has been selected to perform at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference! Only two jazz groups were chosen this year based on ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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, ...

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...

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...