It's time for our weekly Staff Spotlight, where we take time to introduce one of our amazing staff members to you, our community. We hope you enjoy getting to know us a little better. Today we introduce the wonderful, Mrs. LeAnne Thies. She does a great job teaching K-5 Title Math, leading K-8 TAG and being our STEM Model teacher. She has worked at CO-U for 10 years!
When asked what she loves most about working here, she stated, “I love watching the students learn and grow and how it feels like a family.” Advice she would give to new staff would be, to come with the mindset that we are here to do what is best for students. When stopping by the cafeteria she stated her favorite meal is creamed chicken over biscuits.
Outside of school she enjoys spending time with her family. This includes her husband Jerry, their 4 sons, Jerod, Jordan, Jaxson and Jamison and 3 grandchildren, Lincoln, Berkley and Bryar. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially the grandchildren.
Due to no school on March 8, 2024, there will not be any evening practices as well.
C O U and M V A O will be closed March 8, 2024 due to icy road conditions. Thanks and stay safe.
COU and MVAO will be 2 hours late on March 8, 2024 due to dangerous and icy road conditions. Thank you and stay safe.
PK3 bobcat of the week: Kane Hanson
The fourth day of our Read Across America week is Crazy Sock Day! Check out all these fun socks!
Crawford County Festival Band will be held Tuesday , March 12, 2024. Rehearsal will be during the day. Concert at 6:30. 3$ admission for the concert. There will be a concession stand for the students and supper will cost 5$.
Wacky Wednesday photo of our third graders!
Wacky Wednesday was our third day for Read Across America Week. Students got to wear things backward, inside out, or things that didn't match!
The phone lines to school are down. If you need assistance please e-mail kcreese@co-u.net or pharris@co-u.net. Thank you and sorry for the inconvience.
More kids twinning!
Twin day for Reading Across America week!
Twin day for Reading Across America week!
Twin day for Reading Across America week!
Twin day!
Dr. Seuss Week!! Ms. Teneyck's class in their pjs!
PK4 bobcat of the week: Nora Hadden
It's time for our weekly Staff Spotlight, where we take time to introduce one of our amazing staff members to you, our community. We hope you enjoy getting to know us a little better. Today we introduce Mr. Jim Staley. He does a great job as our Assistant Principal, Middle School Social Studies teacher, Athletic Director, and PBIS leader.
He has worked at Charter Oak- Ute for 15 years! He first started his career at the Ute Elementary teaching the 6th grade. Then he moved to the Charter Oak building and started teaching 7-12 grade social studies. He became Dean of Students in 2020 and Assistant Principal in 2022.
Some things Jim enjoys most about working here is being able to work in his home town and seeing his children at work every day. When asked what advice he would give to someone just starting their career here, he stated “Join a team and volunteer, we have great individuals that work here and it is fulfilling to get to know everyone on personal and professional levels.” He also reports that his all time favorite school meal was Potato Bar. Yum!
Outside of school he enjoys spending time with his family. This includes his wife Jessica and their 5 children, Ace 16, Ella 14, Mia 12, Charlotte 8, and Cecilia 2. In his free time he enjoys watching his kids at their sporting events and traveling on family vacations. Additionally he enjoys running the family farm, fishing and hunting. He said “There is never a dull moment at our house.”
For our first day of Read Across America week our students dressed up in PJs!
Menu change for Friday, March 8th.
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Sweet
Potato Wedges,
Strawberry Shortcake