The Hornet
November 2026 🦃
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Communicating gratitude is always important, especially at Thanksgiving.
Here's a template to get your class in the spirit.
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
November Calendar of Events
Sun Nov 1.............................................Daylight Saving Time ends
Mon Nov 2.............4pm.......................JHGBB VS RAFT RIVER
...............................4 pm.......................PTO Meeting (library)
Tue Nov 3.............................................Election Day
...............................4:30pm..................JHWR @ VALLEY
Wed Nov 4.............4pm........................JHGBB VS MURTAUGH
Fri Nov 6.................8 am -3:30 pm.......Teacher Work Day
................................6 pm.......................FBALL Playoffs vs Idaho City
................................................................Swim State TBD
Mon Nov 9..............6PM........................GBB JAMBOREE VARSITY ONLY @ TBA
................................................................College and Career Week Begins
................................4pm........................JHGBB @ SHOSHONE
Tue Nov 10.............4:30pm...................JHWR @ FILER
Wed Nov 11............10 am......................Veterans Day Program @ OES
................................4pm..........................JHGBB VS HAGERMAN
Thurs Nov 12.........4:30-7:30pm.............FASFA Night (Mrs. Goddard's Room)
Fri Nov 13...............Football Semi-Finals TBD
................................9am..........................JHWR @ GOODING
Mon Nov 16............5:30/7 PM................GBB @ AMBROSE SCHOOL
.................................4pm.........................JHGBB @ RAFT RIVER
Tue Nov 17..............4:30pm....................JHWR HOME
Wed Nov 18.............6/7:30PM.................GBB VS HAGERMAN
.................................4pm...........................JHGBB @ VALLEY
Fri Nov 20................8 am -3:30 pm...........Teacher Work Day
.................................12pm..........................REGIONAL YOUTH GOV
.....................................................................State Football TBD
Sat Nov 21................Drill Competition @ Minico TBD
.....................................................................State Football TBD
Mon Nov 23..............4pm..........................JHGBB @ LIGHTHOUSE
Tue Nov 24................5:30/7PM.................GBB @ SODA SPRINGS
Wed Nov 25-26.........THANKSGIVING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
Mon Nov 30..............4pm...........................JHGBB VS GLENNS FERRY
POWERSCHOOL Grading System
Oakley Jr-Sr High School Parents: Please contact Rue in the front office to get your PowerSchool set up to check your students grades. We want you to be involved and follow your students academic progress on your own cell phone.
Padres de familia de la escuela secundaria y preparatoria Oakley (Oakley Jr-Sr High School): Por favor, comuníquense con Rue en la oficina principal para configurar su cuenta de PowerSchool y así poder consultar las calificaciones de sus hijos. Queremos que participen y sigan el progreso académico de sus hijos desde su propio teléfono celular.
Aca Deca Results from October Competition
3RD Place Overall
2ND Place in Super Quiz.
We received 11 medals total.
Alina Hitt - Bronze in Speech, Bronze in Music, Honorable Mention in Art, Honorable Mention in Interview
Alison Garcia - Bronze in Interview, Bronze in Speech, Honorable Mention in Economics
Carter Ricks - Silver in Math, Honorable Mention in Economics, Honorable Mention in Interview
Charlotte Burns - Gold in Math, Silver in Interview, Gold in Speech, Silver in Economics, Honorable Mention in Music, Honorable Mention in Social Science, Honorable Mention for Overall
Patrick Murdock - Bronze in Economics, Silver in Art, Honorable Mention in Math
Lijah Koziol - Honorable Mention in Art, Honorable Mention in Science
Joshua Nelson - Survived the competition in the hardest division
Coach: Chrystelle Murdock
Snake River JH Volleyball Champions!!!
Went into the tournament the 4th seed. Wait to go girls and coaches!!!
Boys Cross-Country Champions--State Bound
Girls Team take 2nd Place---State Bound
Carter Ricks and Mia Bowen--District Champions
Mia Bowen--4th Place at State. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Carter Ricks--11th Place at State. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Senior Night 2026---Football and Cross-Country
Principals Perspective
November gives us an opportunity to pause and recognize the people who make our school a special place. I am grateful for our students, our dedicated teachers and staff, and the families whose support strengthens our school community.
As we move into the second quarter, I encourage students to build on their progress and make a fresh commitment to learning. Attend regularly, stay current with assignments, ask questions, and seek help when needed. Small, consistent efforts make a difference. Families can help by checking grades and talking with students about what they are learning and where they need support.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our Fall activities. Our students represent Oakley through their effort, teamwork, and school pride. As we transition toward winter activities, we look forward to more opportunities for students to participate, develop their talents, and support one another.
November also brings Veterans Day. We extend our sincere appreciation to the veterans in our families and community. Their service and sacrifices remind us that our freedoms come with responsibilities, including treating others with respect and contributing to something greater than ourselves.
As Thanksgiving approaches, I invite our students to put gratitude into action: thank a teacher, include someone who feels left out, help at home, or encourage a classmate. These everyday choices help create a school where students feel welcome and ready to learn.
Thank you for trusting us with your students and for being partners in their education. I wish every Oakley family a November filled with learning, kindness, and gratitude.
----------------------------------------From My Perspective
Mr. Nelson's Applied Math visiting Hardy Farms for worldly application.
PTO Winter Sports Pep Rally
C.A.R.E Cards
12th grade: Ellie Williams-----Engaged
11th grade: Carter Ricks-----Engaged
10th grade: Lilly Robinson-----Receptive
9th grade: Brigham Saunders-----Considerate
8th grade: Brer Wadsworth-----Accountable
7th grade: Cesar Magana-----Engaged
Teaching About Thanksgiving
Oakley Jr-Sr High School
Website: https://www.cassiaschools.org/o/ohs
Phone: 208-862-3328
Fax: 208-862-3330
Principal: Mr. Jaren Wadsworth, M.Ed
Secretary: Mrs. Rue Nelson
Counselor: Mr. Aaron Morgan