Bighorn Bulletin

Senior Spotlight: Meagan Hix

Graduating senior Meagan Hix started at Oasis Academy during 5th grade.  

"I've enjoyed the experience of receiving a better education and having more opportunities," said Hix.

Her advice for future students is to look at things one at a time so you don't get overwhelmed. "Don't let the expectations overwhelm you; if you take things one step at a time it becomes drastically easier. Stay on top of your work, and don't let yourself have overdue assignments," she said.

She would like to thank Counselor Andy Lenon for his support during high school. "Mr. Lenon has always been there to guide me in my education," Hix explained.

Hix's favorite memory was a project from her government class. "One of my favorite memories from Oasis was in our government class," she said. "We had a class project where we had to make songs to explain a part of the government. It was fun and definitely memorable."

"My favorite class was Business 101 because I loved the teacher. It was a great time," she said. Hix will graduate in May with her high school diploma and associate of arts degree from Western Nevada College. 

Students Celebrate the 100th Day of School

Oasis Academy students marked the 100th day of school with fun and creative celebrations. From Kindergarten to Second Grade, young learners dressed up as their elderly counterparts, bringing laughter and joy to the school.

The 100th day of school is a milestone for the students as they have been practicing counting to 100 throughout the year, including bringing in 100 of an item that day to count. The students have also been doing math activities centered around the number. 

Mrs. Kim Sorensen, the Math Interventionist, and teachers collaborated to challenge students with 100 ways to make 100. Grades created a banner with the challenge, displaying 100 different number bonds and equations to add to 100. 

To help celebrate, students acted out the part, wore gray wigs, used canes, and dressed in vintage clothing. Families helped create these imaginative outfits, which included accessories like reading glasses and homemade Life Alert buttons. 

The 100th day is a long-standing Oasis tradition that students and staff look forward to each year.

Middle School Celebrates Spirit Week

Middle school students helped get ready to kick off Spring Break with Spirit Week. Sixth through Eighth graders had fun dress-up days to help bring community spirit to the middle school grades. The Middle School Student Council coordinated the event. 

On Monday, students dressed as their younger selves for the preschool day. Tuesday, students wore their favorite sports attire; Wednesday was twin day; Thursday was staff dress like students, and students dress like staff day.

"Dress-up days are one of my favorite events to coordinate for students. It brings us together and allows the students a time of self-expression and creativity," said Dakota Groom, Middle School Student Council Advisor. "These days bring joy and unity to our school."

For students dressed like staff day, Mr. Andrew Gilliland's class went above and beyond and all dressed like their teacher. "It made my whole day," said Mr. Gilliland of seeing the students.