🐾 Meet Pearl, OE's new Educational Comfort Dog!
We’re excited to welcome Pearl to Leonard and E.E. Knight Elementary in mid-November! Through Buddy’s PALs, Pearl will support students by encouraging independent reading, joining SEL and character-building activities, and providing a calm, comforting presence during the school day.
Pearl is another way we are supporting our District Strategic Plan of creating a caring learning environment and culture!
A few things families should know:
Interacting with Pearl is completely optional. Students are never required to participate.
Introduction flyers and reverse permission slips have been sent home with students. (Please return the permission slip ONLY if you have a concern or DO NOT want your child to interact with Pearl. If you are comfortable with your child participating, no form needs to be returned.)
Want to learn more about the program? Visit https://www.buddys-pals.org/
We look forward to welcoming Pearl and bringing a little extra joy to our elementary school communities!
Meet Pearl & Daisy, E.E. Knight's Educational Comfort Dogs!
We’re excited to introduce Pearl and Daisy to our E.E. Knight families! Through Buddy’s PALs, both dogs will help support a positive and welcoming school environment, each with a special role!
🐾 Pearl will begin visiting E.E. Knight in November, with library visits starting in December. She will spend time encouraging independent reading, joining SEL and character-building activities, and providing a calm, comforting presence in classrooms and other areas of the school.
🐾 Daisy will be based in one classroom at E.E. Knight, where she will provide companionship, encourage positive connections, and support a calm learning environment. All EEK students may also see Daisy around the school from time to time.
This program is another way we are supporting our District Strategic Plan of creating a caring learning environment and culture!
A few important reminders for families:
Interacting with Pearl or Daisy is completely optional. Students are never required to participate.
Introduction fliers and reverse permission slips have been sent home with students. (Please return the permission slip ONLY if you have a concern or DO NOT want your child to interact with Pearl or Daisy. If you are comfortable with your child participating, no form needs to be returned.)
Want to learn more about the program? Visit https://www.buddys-pals.org/
We look forward to the positive connections, comfort, and smiles Pearl and Daisy will bring to our E.E. Knight community!
Please feel free to contact our MTSS Coordinator with any questions or concerns: amber.foster@ovidelsie.org
Brooklyn was nominated by Mr. Gavenda who said, Brooklyn is in AP calculus and brings the best attitude every day. She's wicked smart AND one of the nicest humans you'll find here at OE High School.
Brooklyn has been actively involved in volleyball and softball for four years and Quiz Bowl for two years. She has also served as Class President for two years, been a member of National Honor Society for two years and the Marauder Athletic Council for three years. Additionally, she has served as WOES Sports Director for two years. Academically, Brooklyn earned Magna Cum Laude honors her freshman year and has achieved Summa Cum Laude honors from her sophomore year through senior year. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family.
After graduation, Brooklyn plans to attend either Saginaw Valley State University or Central Michigan University, where she hopes to study Biology with a concentration in Pre-Medicine. Her ultimate goal is to become an Oncologist.
Congratulations, Brooklyn, on being named Student of the Week! This recognition is a testament to your Marauder character, demonstrating what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and always striving to Be Your Best!
November’s MCC Focus: SELF-AWARENESS!
This month, our Marauders are learning more about themselves through our Marauder Community & Culture (MCC) initiative. Students will explore self-worth, emotions, responsibility, and healthy coping strategies to build confidence, make positive choices, and be their best selves.
🏠 Families can help at home: take a few minutes to talk with your child about their feelings, personal strengths, and ways they handle challenges.
Together, we're helping our Marauders grow into good people and stronger learners!
The new date is December 15th, 2026
Times are still the same!
🐝 Performance Times and Arrival Information 🐝
🕠 5:30 PM Performance
Morris and Darling
Students should arrive in the HS Band Room by 5:15 PM.
🕡 6:30 PM Performance
Harger and Swisher
Students should arrive in the HS Band Room by 6:15 PM.
https://forms.gle/1Js4aqymvGiK3i9a7
MCC Family Engagement Winners!
Our October focus was RESPECT, and we challenged families to share a little kindness by giving someone at home a special Respect Award!🏆
Congratulations to our winners!
🐾 2 students won tickets to Puppy Pals Live!
🎲 3 students won a family game night prize!
A BIG thank you to all the families who participated, and a special thank you to the Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts in Owosso for donating our Puppy Pals Live tickets!
More MCC Family Engagement fun is coming in December. We can't wait to see more families participate!🌱
Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Your Best!
💥 IT WAS RAD! 💥
On October 29, 2026, Ovid-Elsie Area Schools celebrated Random Attendance Day (RAD) with a district-wide ’80s theme! The best part? Dressing up was a complete surprise to our students!
Staff across the district showed off their best '80s gear, and students received glow sticks just for attending school! The day was all about celebrating attendance, building school spirit, and reminding our Marauders that showing up makes a difference!
A big thank you to all our staff and students for making it such a RAD day!
Check out the fun here:
https://canva.link/80s-rad-video-amber-foster
☕ Community Coffee Chats ☕
Join me for an informal conversation where you can ask questions, share ideas, and discuss matters that are important to our district.
📍 Friday, November 6
🥐 Perx & Pastries | Elsie
🕗 8:00–9:30 a.m.
📍 Saturday, November 7
🍳 Mary's Country Kitchen | Ovid
🕗 8:00–9:30 a.m.
These coffee chats are a great way to stay connected, hear what’s on your mind, and have meaningful conversations about our community and district.
I look forward to seeing you there! Bring your questions, ideas, and a willingness to chat. 💬
Donations can be turned into building offices or dropped off at the bus garage anytime between 5:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
Thank you for helping us create fun experiences for our students!
Elleri was nominated by Mrs. Bashore who said, “Elleri comes into my class each day with a smile and a willingness to work attitude. She is the producer for our show, and she handles that leadership role with grace and kindness while making sure the other students hear her and listen to her. She is respected by her peers. She is always asking, "What can I do next?" She has a "can-do" attitude -- even when I ask her to do hard things! She never complains about any task, and she is eager to learn new things. I love that. Elleri is definitely an asset to my class and, I am sure, to others.
Elleri is a multi-talented and highly motivated student who excels both in and out of the classroom. Passionate about the arts, she loves singing, reading, and participating in theater, even stepping into leadership as a producer. Her dedication to academics earned her an Academic Letter last year and continues to challenge herself by taking a college-level LCC course. Elleri is already preparing for her future in healthcare and is fully certified in BLS, AED, and CPR. After graduation, she plans to work as a phlebotomist while attending LCC.
Congratulations, Elleri, on being named Student of the Week! This recognition is a testament to your Marauder character, demonstrating what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and always striving to Be Your Best!
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Please see link for Halloween Parade info: https://aptg.co/M80Lt_
Exciting things are growing at E.E. Knight Elementary!
Thanks to our District Wellness Committee and funding from the Team Nutrition Grant, hydroponic gardening is bringing hands-on learning into our classrooms!
Students are learning about healthy eating, sustainability, and growing food without soil. The best part? Our classroom-grown lettuce will be served in our school cafeteria! 🥗
A special thank-you to Mrs. Cermak, Mrs. Pardee, and Mrs. Jones for helping make this project possible, and to Ms. Bitterman, Mrs. Sweet, and Mr. Thelen for bringing it to life in their classrooms!
💚 Growing food. Growing knowledge. Growing together! 🌱
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As we wrap up our month of appreciation, we’re celebrating Mr. Tokar, our High School Principal, and Mr. Sweet, our Assistant Principal!
Thank you both for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to helping our students succeed. From supporting students and staff to celebrating achievements and preparing our students for their next chapter, your guidance makes a lasting difference in our school community.
We are grateful for all you do for our students, staff, and families each and every day!
Happy National Principals Month! 👏🎓🍎💙
