James Elementary School News

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Pioneeer Ridge is offering activities for children ages four to 13. Camps range in cost...

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James fourth graders had the pleasure of visiting our state capitol on May 5. We learne...

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CAMP UPDATE FROM COACH THOMAS AND COACH VANDENBERG: The Ottumwa girls basketball and...

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Elementary Art Shows

May 23, 2022

Click the link for specific grade level electronic exhibits of elementary student art w...

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A huge shout out to the Bridge Church in Ottumwa for providing new shoes to every stude...

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Camp Invention® is coming to the Ottumwa Community School District! In partnership ...

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The Ottumwa girls basketball and volleyball programs are excited to announce that they ...

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After nine rounds of competition, the Books R Us team from James Elementary won the dis...

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Ottumwa Schools will host a registration event for NEW kindergarten students on Tuesday...

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The OCSD teacher librarians are proud to present the 20th Annual Ottumwa Bulldog Book B...

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The 75th Annual All City Concert will be held on Friday, April 1 at the Bridge Vie...

James 3rd through 5th grade students will take the ISASP Apr 4-7, 2022. The Iowa Sta...

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Fourth graders from Eisenhower, Horace Mann, James, and Wilson attended the 8th Annual ...

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Ottumwa students in grades 3-11 will be taking the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student...

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A recent PBIS activity at James promotes the district's Be The Best initiative.&nbs...

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Students helping themselves to a salad bar will become commonplace in Ottumwa elementar...

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A five-week introduction and instructional program to teach the basics of bowling to Ot...

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Remind Replaces District App

January 28, 2022

With the integration of the Remind communication platform, the district is no long...

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As a preventative measure, we encourage all students, staff, and parents to take common...

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The Ottumwa Girls Youth Basketball League provides a fun atmosphere for girls to learn ...

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James' students with perfect attendance to date were recognized this morning. The e...

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James and Liberty students, with the help of community volunteers, planted approximatel...

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Band Open House Tuesday

November 12, 2021

There is still time to sign up for band! The OCSD fine arts department is hosting an...

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Ottumwa boys in grades 4, 5, and 6 are invited to participate in the Ottumwa Youth Bask...

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Fifth graders read Halloween and autumn books to kindergarteners. Fifth grade students ...