Launch Pad

Last Day of School

Summer is Here!A

Lilly Cragen, Social Media Manager

May 6, 2026 • No Comments

On Wednesday, April 29, the Biology 2 class took a field trip to the Saint Louis Zoo. They were originally supposed to go on Monday, April 27, but had to cancel it due to rain and bad storms. They left around 8:00 and returned...

Launchpad Soars in Publication Awards

Lillian Helbig, Social Media Manager

May 6, 2026 • No Comments

On April 29, Mrs. Donovan announced the IJEA Contest Results for Launchpad for Division 1 - enrollment up to 599 Honorable Mention - Feature Story - A Farewell Week to Mrs. Albers by Lydia Waltrip 1st place - Best Headline...

Three Seniors Awarded Masonic Lodge Scholarship

Lillian Helbig, Social Media Manager

May 6, 2026 • No Comments

On Wednesday, April 29, the Masonic Lodge came to Okawville High School to award three seniors with scholarships. The two seniors who were awarded the Education Scholarship were Aubrey Krieger and KateLyn Borrenpohl. The...

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Junior High Sports

Running Through the Season

Leann Waltrip, JH Writer

May 4, 2026 • No Comments

On Thursday, April 23, the Okawville JH track team had a meet at Mater Dei High School. Coleson Hasheider placed 8th in the middle school 100-meter dash. Jayleigh Cooley placed 1st, Leann Waltrip placed 9th, Jolee Maynard...

Junior High Volleyball Makes History April 29, 2026
Volleyball Girls Celebrate 8th Grade Night March 10, 2026
Jr Lady Rockets Split Two Games February 25, 2026
8th Grade Volleyball Takes First at Pinckneyville Tournament February 25, 2026

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8th Graders Go On A Trip To Springfield

Jolee Maynard, JH Editor • May 6, 2026

The 8th-grade class went to Springfield, Illinois, for a full day of activities on April 8. Their field trip was from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. The first historical site that the 8th-graders visited was Lincoln’s...

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