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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.

 

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Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I knew Sam as a member of our church growing up. He always had a warm smile, a kind word, and a great sense of humor! He will be great missed!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:57 AMComment source: Obituary -- Samuel Bruce WickizerComment author: Mike HinzComment text: Great teacher, great coach, but even a better person!!! Rest in peace Mr. BeachComment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:53 AMComment source: Obituary -- Jack Victor Beach, Jr.Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I had Mrs Hedges for First Grade at Northside Elementary in 1969. I still, to this day, remember her as a wonderful teacher…one of my favorites!!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:29 AMComment source: Obituary - Nancy Marie Hedges C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: What are MFNs and PBMs ?? ............................ From the editor: This is a very good question and we apologize for not catching that wasn't in there. We reached out to the writer/submitter and got this info back...hope it's helpful. PBM: Pharmacy Benefit Managers are pharmacies that are owned by insurance companies. (CVS is one.) They negotiate with drug makers to get reduced pricing for medications, but they historically have not passed along those savings to patients. https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/pharmacy-benefit-managers-staff-report.pdf MFN: Most Favored Nation pricing is a policy that means a country agrees to offer the same trade concessions (like tariffs or price reductions) to all member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). When applied to pharmaceuticals, it could disrupt global access, deter innovation, and obscure the deeper systemic issues in American health care. https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2025/05/22/the-global-risks-of-americas-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-policy/Comment publication date: 6/23/25, 7:47 AMComment source: L E T T E R TO THE EDITOR
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