Homecoming is right around the corner!
Here are the dress-up days and activities for the JH/HS.
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🏈 It's GAME DAY! The battle for O'Brien County hits the gridiron tonight as the Wolverines face the Hawks in Hartley. #silverandblackpack #WolverineWay
7:00 Kickoff
Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/hms_hawks

South O'Brien is excited to introduce Kasha Shear, our new high school science teacher!
Mrs. Shear lives in Cherokee with her husband and family of six plus pets. She has undergraduate degrees in Conservation & Biodiversity Biology and Spanish from the University of South Dakota. She recently completed her teaching certification through Buena Vista University. In her downtime, she enjoys everything from anime, video games, and D&D to spending time outdoors and practicing archery.
Welcome, Mrs. Shear!
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A big thank you to the South O’Brien PTO for donating popsicles for our students to enjoy during an extra recess! Our students had a great time cooling off and enjoying a sweet treat. We truly appreciate your continued support of our classrooms and students!

Kinda chic to do your homework.
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Homecoming 2026 t-shirts are on sale NOW!
‼️Orders due by Wednesday, September 9th.
Make checks payable to Melanie Yates.
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First graders practiced writing their spelling words using a variety of writing utensils to make learning fun and engaging!

It's MEET DAY!
‼️Updated schedule ‼️
Due to the extreme heat, race times for tonight's cross country meet at the Iowa Great Lakes Invitational have been adjusted for the safety of the student-athletes.
6:00 JH Girls
6:20 JH Boys
7:10 JV/V Boys
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🏐 It's GAME DAY! Head west to Akron to cheer on the Wolverines as the face the Westerners on the volleyball court. #silverandblackpack #WolverineWay
5:00 JVR
6:00 JV
7:00 Varsity
Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/akron-westfield

South O'Brien is excited to introduce our new JH/HS Counselor: Jordan Brunette!
Mr. Brunette is originally from Wisconsin, but moved to Iowa to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Coe College in 2020. He and his wife Josie live in LeMars with their three cats. This spring, he earned his Master's Degree in Professional School Counseling and is excited for his first year here at South O'Brien. In his free time, he enjoys visiting friends and family, watching TV and movies, going to the gym, cooking, and reading.
Welcome Mr. Brunette! #WolverineWay #GrowAtSO

Kindergarteners enjoyed working on partner puzzles together! It was a fun way to practice teamwork while getting to know their new classmates.

Kinda chic to help your classmates.
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🌽Homecoming Parade entries wanted! This year's theme is "Let the Good Times Grow." 🚜
Friday, September 18th
2:30 pm
Line up starts at 2:00 on the south side of the school.
Contact Mrs. Denise Phillips at dphillips@soswolverines.org to make your parade entry.
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Fourth graders participated in a “Book Tasting” to sample and preview books from a variety of genres. They explored different titles and discovered new books they may want to read!

The South O'Brien Fitness Center will be open for all 7-12 students at 7 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

English II students take a trip back to childhood and learn about allegory through reading Dr. Suess. Hailey Jacobs led her class and read us a story. #GrowAtSO #WolverineWay

All students will be dismissed at 2:00 today for Teacher Professional Development. #GrowAtSO #WolverineWay

Booked and busy!
Our students are settling into the library, finding their new favorite reads, and starting the school year off strong. This week, classes have been dropping by to review our library guidelines and learn how to make the most of our space. We can't wait to see all the great reading happening here this year! Our library guidelines are available on our school website.

Kinda chic to thank your custodians.
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🌾 Let the Good Times Grow! 🌾

Homecoming Week is coming up September 14–18! Get ready for a week of fun, school spirit, and Wolverine pride. Check out our elementary school dress-up days and join in on the Homecoming fun!