This morning, 28 OMS Student Council members rolled up their sleeves and partnered with the Oskaloosa Rotary Club to help unpack, unbox, and organize food for this year’s Christmas Food Boxes.
Our students worked hard, had fun, and showed what it means to give back during the holiday season. We're proud of their leadership and grateful for the opportunity to support such an important community tradition.
Great job, Student Council!
#StudentLeaders #CommunityServiceProject
Our students worked hard, had fun, and showed what it means to give back during the holiday season. We're proud of their leadership and grateful for the opportunity to support such an important community tradition.
Great job, Student Council!
#StudentLeaders #CommunityServiceProject
Congratulations to this group of Positive Office Referrals for November 2025! These achievements are awarded to students for embodying the core values of our PBIS program: Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Caring. 🥳
Positive Office Referrals are proof of our dedication to creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment. We extend our appreciation to these students for their exceptional behavior and for being role models within our school community.
#All-In #PositiveBehavior
Positive Office Referrals are proof of our dedication to creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment. We extend our appreciation to these students for their exceptional behavior and for being role models within our school community.
#All-In #PositiveBehavior
7th graders in Mrs. Calahan’s and Mrs. Morgan’s Language classes teamed up this week to teach each other all about the upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students explored the history of the parade, how the iconic balloons are constructed, fan-favorite designs, and even learned about invitations to this year’s event.
Next, students will design their own parade balloon using what they learned about the construction process and write a persuasive letter to their teachers explaining why their balloon should be included in the 100th parade next year.
Who doesn't love a parade?
#PersuasiveWriting #All-In
Next, students will design their own parade balloon using what they learned about the construction process and write a persuasive letter to their teachers explaining why their balloon should be included in the 100th parade next year.
Who doesn't love a parade?
#PersuasiveWriting #All-In
👮♂️ Drug Awareness Learning for 6th Grade 👮♀️
This week, our 6th graders participated in an important drug awareness lesson led by our Oskaloosa School Resource Officers, Officer Nord and Officer Stengel.
Students learned about making safe choices, understanding the impact of substances, and looking out for themselves and others. Officers also reminded students that if they ever see or hear something that feels unsafe or suspicious, they should report it right away to a trusted adult or school staff member so we can keep our school community safe.
We’re grateful to our SRO team for building strong relationships with students and supporting a safe, informed school environment.
This week, our 6th graders participated in an important drug awareness lesson led by our Oskaloosa School Resource Officers, Officer Nord and Officer Stengel.
Students learned about making safe choices, understanding the impact of substances, and looking out for themselves and others. Officers also reminded students that if they ever see or hear something that feels unsafe or suspicious, they should report it right away to a trusted adult or school staff member so we can keep our school community safe.
We’re grateful to our SRO team for building strong relationships with students and supporting a safe, informed school environment.
🎉 NEW at OMS: Morning Trivia in the Commons! 🎉
We’re kicking off a fun new way to start the day — Morning Trivia in the OMS Commons! Each morning, a new trivia question will be posted on the commons' television screens for students to read as they arrive.
To play, simply:
1️⃣ Read the trivia question in the Commons
2️⃣ Give your answer to one of our Commons monitors
3️⃣ Earn points for your grade level!
At the end of the week, the grade with the most correct answers will earn Open Gym access on Friday morning! 🏀🏐
So arrive a little early, bring your brainpower, and let the grade-level competition begin!
#OMSFamily #MorningMomentum #TriviaTime #WhoWillWin
Congratulations to Lylah H. on being nominated as this week's Student of the Week. Lylah has shown outstanding character, hard work, and leadership, setting a positive example for her classmates. We’re proud to recognize her efforts and celebrate the difference she’s making in our school community.
Way to go, Lylah — keep up the great work!
Way to go, Lylah — keep up the great work!
At Oskaloosa Middle School, lunchtime competition hit a whole new level today. Principal Mr. Gingerich jumped into an intense game of four square, while Assistant Principal Mr. Edwards took to the field for a spirited round of football with students.
Now, depending on who you ask…
🏫 Administration says they won.
🙃 Students also say they won.
We may never know the real champion, but we do know this — it was a lunchtime filled with laughs, great sportsmanship, and a whole lot of bragging rights on both sides.
#RecessShowdown #WhoReallyWon?
Now, depending on who you ask…
🏫 Administration says they won.
🙃 Students also say they won.
We may never know the real champion, but we do know this — it was a lunchtime filled with laughs, great sportsmanship, and a whole lot of bragging rights on both sides.
#RecessShowdown #WhoReallyWon?
We have another OMS WALLTOPPERS! This week, Dakota C. successfully completed all four pathways on the OMS rock climbing wall, demonstrating true grit!
Keep climbing!
Keep climbing!
Congratulations to Alizah V. on being nominated as this week's Student of the Week. Alizah has shown outstanding character, hard work, and leadership, setting a positive example for her classmates. We’re proud to recognize her efforts and celebrate the difference she’s making in our school community.
Way to go, Alizah — keep up the great work!
Way to go, Alizah — keep up the great work!
Last week, creativity and drama took center stage in our 7th and 8th grade writing classrooms! 🎭
✨ 7th graders brought famous figures like Caitlin Clark, Tom Brady, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin to life through their inspiring “I Am…” speeches.
🕯️ To wrap up October, 8th graders dove into the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe—exploring The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Black Cat—and showcased their understanding with stunning one-pager poster projects!
✨ 7th graders brought famous figures like Caitlin Clark, Tom Brady, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin to life through their inspiring “I Am…” speeches.
🕯️ To wrap up October, 8th graders dove into the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe—exploring The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Black Cat—and showcased their understanding with stunning one-pager poster projects!
We have two more OMS WALLTOPPERS! Today, Dylan D. and Kiersten D. both successfully completed all four pathways on the OMS rock climbing wall, demonstrating true grit!
Keep climbing!
Keep climbing!
🎉 Congratulations to another talented and dedicated 8th-grade band student Keaton W. for achieving the prestigious Golden Stand Award! 🏆 To earn this honor and sign their names on the golden stand, students must flawlessly perform all twelve major scales one octave from memory in one sitting. What an accomplishment! 🎶
Here are our Positive Office Referrals for October 2025 at OMS. Congratulations, students! 🎉
Positive Office Referrals are one of the many ways we recognize students to promote and maintain a positive culture of learning. Keep up the great work, and keep setting a positive example! 🌟
Positive Office Referrals are one of the many ways we recognize students to promote and maintain a positive culture of learning. Keep up the great work, and keep setting a positive example! 🌟
🎃 It was a busy and exciting week for our 6th graders at OMS! Students showed off their creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills through a variety of hands-on learning experiences:
🌎 In Social Studies, they presented their “Regions in a Box” projects, showcasing their knowledge of geography and regional characteristics through creative, three-dimensional displays.
🕯️ In Language Arts, they brought their “Two-Sentence Horror Stories” to life in a Wax Museum format—mixing writing, performance, and just the right amount of spooky fun!
📚 And in Reading, they participated in OMS Fear Factor, an interactive challenge designed to help them practice identifying plot, theme, and comparing and contrasting skills—all while having a blast learning together!
We’re so proud of our students for their effort, energy, and enthusiasm last week!
#OskyStrong #OMS #ActiveLearning #6thGrade #HandsOnLearning
🌎 In Social Studies, they presented their “Regions in a Box” projects, showcasing their knowledge of geography and regional characteristics through creative, three-dimensional displays.
🕯️ In Language Arts, they brought their “Two-Sentence Horror Stories” to life in a Wax Museum format—mixing writing, performance, and just the right amount of spooky fun!
📚 And in Reading, they participated in OMS Fear Factor, an interactive challenge designed to help them practice identifying plot, theme, and comparing and contrasting skills—all while having a blast learning together!
We’re so proud of our students for their effort, energy, and enthusiasm last week!
#OskyStrong #OMS #ActiveLearning #6thGrade #HandsOnLearning
Congratulations to Claire S. on being nominated as this week's Student of the Week. Claire has shown outstanding character, hard work, and leadership, setting a positive example for her classmates. We’re proud to recognize her efforts and celebrate the difference she’s making in our school community.
Way to go, Claire — keep up the great work!
Way to go, Claire — keep up the great work!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our OMS families who joined us for Fall Conferences! We appreciate your partnership, support, and commitment to helping our students grow and succeed. #OskyStrong #OMS #FamilyPartnership
OMS would like to give thanks to the Central College and William Penn University students who helped make our Thursday's Fun Night a huge success! We’re so grateful for your partnership!
Special shoutout to Dr. VanDevender’s Human Relations class from Central College (pictured below) for helping manage the fun! #OskyStrong #OMS #CentralCollege #WilliamPennUniversity
Special shoutout to Dr. VanDevender’s Human Relations class from Central College (pictured below) for helping manage the fun! #OskyStrong #OMS #CentralCollege #WilliamPennUniversity
🌟 A little bit of kindness, a little bit of calm, and a whole lot of furry tail wags! Students are taking a break with Rusty, our facility dog who makes every day a little brighter. #OMS #OskyStrong
We have more WALLTOPPERS!
Today, Huxton F. and Kennedy H. climbed all four routes on the OMS rock wall! What a great demonstration of grit! Just keep climbing! #OMSStrong #ALLIN
Today, Huxton F. and Kennedy H. climbed all four routes on the OMS rock wall! What a great demonstration of grit! Just keep climbing! #OMSStrong #ALLIN
We have another WALLTOPPER!
Today, Liam H. climbed all four routes on the OMS rock wall! What a great demonstration of grit! Just keep climbing! #OMSStrong #ALLIN
Today, Liam H. climbed all four routes on the OMS rock wall! What a great demonstration of grit! Just keep climbing! #OMSStrong #ALLIN
