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First yearbook sales

by M. Heibult Mr. BJ Schuller’s Publications Class is beginning to produce this year’s upcoming yearbook. Every year, ads are put up all around the school to promote buying a yearbook. Sales will be held October 25 – November 1 during the students’ lunch periods.  “Yearbooks are not just something you’ll buy to look at once or twice, yearbooks are …

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Junior Career Fair 

by A. Dagel  On Monday October 2, 2023, S – O High School Juniors, as well as juniors from other schools in northwest Iowa took a trip to Sheldon, IA, for the annual Junior Career Fair. The career fair was held on – campus at Northwest Iowa Community College. The fair consisted of many different activities including different job experiences, …

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A new staff member at Sibley – Ocheyedan High School

by K. Kruger With a new school year comes new staff members. This year at Sibley – Ocheyedan High School there is one new high school staff member. Her name is Tristen Bremer. She is the new – and only – Ag teacher at Sibley-Ocheyedan. One of the things Bremer noted that she is looking forward to is growing the …

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College Classes Started

by Jaci Van Westen Nearing the end of the first month into the semester, most S-O students have said that they adjusted to their new classes. Some of the classes, however, are college classes provided by Northwest Iowa College (NCC) of Sheldon, Iowa. When taking an NCC class, they are typically a semester-long and take place in the library.  The …

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‘Movie Review’

by G. Bevers Sickness can cause a huge change in the way one sees the world around them. Many people feel like they have to do everything possible or nothing at all with their lives when they find out it is about to end. In the movie 5 Feet Apart, there is a girl named Stella who suffers from a …

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New Mascot…Recruiting

by K. Van Engen Introducing a new face for our school’s mascot, The General. On September 1, 2022, Mr. BJ Schuller, in his new role as the student leadership advisor, decided we needed a physical form of our old friend. There’s a variety of students that volunteer to perform as the mascot during school events. Previously, the mascot was performed …

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Winter Softball Practice

by K. Elser  A high school program (9 – 12) is allowed by the state to have ten total days of hitting skill development from January 1 until the first day of practice (May 1). Head coach, Keith Swenson, and assistant coach, Jada Marco, run the practice every Saturday morning. Practices are in 1 – hour intervals. A session is …

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Importance of School Involvement

by K. Habben School involvement is important not only for the school but also for the students. School involvement is a term used to describe the participation of students and community members in school functions. This involvement has a number of benefits for the involved parties. It is important to consider the possibilities and opportunities that school involvement allows. For …

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Clubs Offered at Sibley-Ocheyedan High School

by K. Elser When one comes into high school, he or she does not always know how many different things are offered. There are many activities, extracurricular activities, and clubs. At Sibley – Ocheyedan. Many clubs are offered such as Pep Club, FFA, Art Club, Spanish Club, Shooting Sports, Stem Club, and many more. Two popular clubs are Art Club …

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Ways to Stay Organized

by K. Elser Learning to be organized is a must when one enters high school. There are several different skills and strategies that can be used in order to be and stay organized. These skills can be carried into college, and into future careers. There are many different things to organize.  Things come easier when organizing things. When items are …