Owosso Public Schools

08/19/2026

The excitement has been building across the district this week as we prepare to welcome our students back tomorrow for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year!

It’s been a busy and eventful few days throughout the district:
📚 Our staff came together for professional development to reconnect, learn, and prepare to make a difference for our students.
📣 Our Community Pep Rally at Willman Field brought students, families, staff, and community members out to kick off the year with school spirit.
🏫 Families visited our schools during open houses, meeting teachers, exploring classrooms, and getting ready for a successful year.
🚌 Some of our youngest Trojans learned all about riding the big yellow school bus during our Littlest Trojans Kindergarten Bus Orientation this morning.

The classrooms are ready and the floors are shining. The buses are fueled up. Food is prepped. Our staff is ready. Now all we need are our students!

Let’s make it a great year together as we Choose to Make a Difference!

08/18/2026

Join us tonight at Willman Field for our annual Community Pep Rally as we kick off another great year at Owosso Public Schools!

🏟️ Gates open: 6:15 p.m.
📣 Program begins: 7 p.m.

Come hungry! FREE hot dogs, chips, cookies, and water will be available for everyone while supplies last!

Bring your family, wear your blue and gold, and let's fill Willman Field with Trojan pride as we celebrate our students, staff, schools, and community.

We’ll see you tonight! GO TROJANS!

08/17/2026

Today, Superintendent Steve Brooks welcomed Owosso Public Schools team members back for the 2026-2027 school year! Nearly 400 staff members gathered in the Owosso Performing Arts Center for an energetic kickoff filled with Trojan spirit and featuring guest speaker Trey McKenney.

Trey is a guard on the Michigan Wolverine men’s basketball team. He was an NCAA national champion and earned Big Ten All-Freshman honors in 2026. He was also Michigan's 2025 Mr. Basketball, USA Basketball Gold Medalist, and many experts believe it's not a matter of if—but when—we'll hear his name called on NBA Draft night as an NBA Lottery Pick.

Owosso Public Schools’ theme for the 2026-2027 school year is “Choose to Make a Difference”. During his visit, Trey shared an important message about the power of relationships and the role others have played in his success both on and off the court.

Superintendent Brooks shared, “It was an honor to have Trey McKenney as our guest and see how a young, rising athletic star values the relationships that have helped him attain the success he is experiencing on the basketball court, in the classroom, and in life.”

Additionally, Superintendent Brooks thanked our veterans, the OPS team members who worked all summer to provide services for our students and to prepare for the upcoming school year, and all the volunteers who worked to pass the recent school millage. He also shared district goals and updates and an inspiring video of Owosso High School students presenting a Starfish Award to a teacher, coach or other individual who made a lasting impact on their life.

We’re inspired, energized, and ready to Choose to Make a Difference for our students, our colleagues, and our community.

Here’s to a great year, Trojan Nation!

08/16/2026

We hope to see you on Tuesday at Willman Field!

08/14/2026

Owosso Public Schools’ new teachers participated in two full days of professional learning this week in preparation for the 2026–2027 school year. On Tuesday, new teachers connected with instructional coaches, mentors, department heads, and teacher leaders to learn more about our curriculum, instructional expectations, and the district's overall instructional philosophy.

On Wednesday, the group began the day with breakfast and an opportunity to get to know members of our administrative team and board of education. Following breakfast, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cathy Dwyer and Mentor Coordinator Jessica McClung led a session on district policies, procedures, expectations, and resources to help our newest staff members transition successfully into Owosso Public Schools. The day also included a bus tour of the district, giving teachers an opportunity to visit our different facilities and learn more about the Owosso community.

This outstanding group of educators brought tremendous enthusiasm and positivity to both days. We are incredibly excited to welcome these teachers to the Owosso team and cannot wait to see the positive contributions they will make to our students, district, and community throughout the coming year and beyond!

Aubrey Busby, 5th Grade at Emerson Elementary
Kristina Crandell, Kindergarten at Bryant Elementary
Rachell Cupples, 5th Grade at Bryant Elementary
Kristin Delaney, 1st Grade at Central Elementary
Bill Lentz, 5th Grade at Bryant Elementary
Stephanie Loveless, 2nd Grade at Bryant Elementary
Kyle Nesbit, Construction Trade at Owosso High School
Tyler Porter, Special Education at Owosso High School
Kerrie-Lynn Raymond, 3rd Grade at Central Elementary
Misty Thiel, Pre-K for All at Bentley Bright Beginnings
Tabitha Thompson, Developmental Kindergarten at Bryant Elementary
Milo Treger, Science at Owosso High School
Julia Willhite, Spanish at Owosso Middle School

08/12/2026

The Owosso Public Schools Transportation Department is busy preparing for another great school year! Please review these important transportation updates:

•Complete the Transportation Registration Form as soon as possible if:
🚌You have a new bus rider, including incoming kindergarten students (one form per student).
🚌Your returning bus rider has a new address, attends a different school, or has a new pick-up or drop-off location.
🚌Link to form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe80DxRSn2kh1wz5HiBFyvbNBQeNQfic-zyTjqxSA45Cdo7Ww/viewform

•Kindergarten Bus Orientation: Incoming kindergarten students who will ride the bus are invited to a special orientation on Wednesday, August 19, the day before school begins. We encourage kindergarten families to participate to meet your child’s bus driver and become familiar with the bus route and routines. One adult may ride the morning route with their Littlest Trojan, visit the school, meet the bus monitors and support staff, and then return home on the bus. An RSVP is required. Transportation Director Mr. DeLong is currently contacting all kindergarten families with details.

•Bus Routes: Routes will be available on the district website and the My Ride K-12 app beginning August 14. Because routes may change as registrations are finalized, please verify your child's route again on Wednesday, August 19, before the first day of school.

•Bus Passes: Students may pick up their bus passes during school open houses. This year, every bus rider will receive a plastic pass holder and retractable lanyard. Bus passes are required each day—your pass is your ticket to ride!

•Questions? Contact the Transportation Department at 989-725-7665. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 7–10a.m. and 1–5 p.m. You can download the My Ride K-12 app and find helpful information on the Transportation webpage: https://www.owosso.k12.mi.us/transportation.

08/12/2026

We have A FEW SPOTS OPEN in our preschool programs at Bentley Bright Beginnings! If you have a little one who will be ready to start preschool in August, now is the time to register them! Please call 989-725-5770.

🎉 Preschool Enrollment Now Open for the 2026–2027 School Year! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that enrollment for our preschool program is officially opening for the 2026–2027 school year! 🖍️📚

Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait!
📞 Call our office today to schedule your registration appointment and secure your child’s place for an amazing year of learning, growth, and fun.

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Trojans! 💛✨

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Owosso High School senior Ady Freeman, whose team just won the Senior League Softball World Series National Championship in Delaware — for the SECOND SUMMER IN A ROW!

Students, families, athletes, coaches, and community members are invited to a celebration today.

🎉 WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION
📍 Knights of Columbus,1259 East M21
⏰ Gathering begins at 12:30 PM
🚗 Ady is expected to return to Owosso around 1:00 PM

Congratulations Ady!

BACK-TO-BACK NATIONAL CHAMPION!

Congratulations to Owosso’s own Ady Freeman, whose team just captured the Senior League Softball World Series National Championship in Delaware — for the SECOND SUMMER IN A ROW!

What an incredible accomplishment! We are extremely proud of Ady and excited to welcome her back home to Owosso today!

We invite our students, families, athletes, coaches, and entire Owosso community to come out and help us give Ady the championship welcome home she deserves!

🎉 WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION
📍 Knights of Columbus
⏰ Gathering begins at 12:30 PM
🚗 Ady is expected to return to Owosso around 1:00 PM

Congratulations, Ady!

08/07/2026

Here we go Trojan Nation!

08/06/2026

The Detroit Tigers and the Trojan Marching Band?! Sounds like a perfect summer Saturday! Get your tickets!

GET YOUR TICKETS!

You are invited to Comerica Park on Saturday, August 29th at 1pm to witness a special performance of the Star Spangled Banner by the TMB!

After the anthem, join the TMB in the stands to watch the Tigers take on the LA Dodgers in one of the final games of the season! The best part is, purchasing a ticket through this link get you seated by the band AND the Tigers make a donation to the TMB for each ticket sold!

Link to purchase tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/OwossoTigersGame26

Join us for what is sure to be an exciting day!