Our Middle School Cross Country's season ended on a STRONG note at the LHC meet! 🎉
The Boys' team powered through to a fantastic 3rd place finish, with an impressive 3 of our boys landing in the top 15! 🥉👏
Meanwhile, our Girls' team secured a solid 6th place finish, with 2 of the talented runners making it into the top 25! 🌟💪
We’re proud to share that ALL our runners set NEW personal records for the 2-mile course! We couldn't be prouder of their dedication and hard work. Congratulations to our young athletes on another fantastic XC season! ❤️
Today was a special day at OMS! Officer O’Day greeted students as they arrived at school this morning, and he also spent quality time with our 8th grade students during lunch. 😊
It's wonderful to have Officer O’Day back in town after his deployment. We are blessed to have him in Oskaloosa! 🙌🇺🇸
Exciting News! 🥇🏆 The Oskaloosa Middle School Boys Cross Country team has won FOUR consecutive team championships this season! 🎉
This dedicated group of young athletes has shown incredible teamwork, determination, and passion for the sport. Keep up the fantastic work, and we can't wait to see what's in store for the rest of the season! 💪
🌟 Shoutout to the amazing members of the Oskaloosa Middle School Student Council! 🌟
On Monday, our student leaders participated in the Highway Cleanup! A big THANK YOU to these students for their commitment to making Oskaloosa a cleaner and better place for all of us. 🌎👏
🌟 Join us in celebrating Jaya's incredible achievement as our third Walltopper of the school year! 🏆
Jaya has successfully climbed all four lanes on the OMS rockwall, following in the footsteps of fellow students Diva and Alyssa. 👏 Congratulations, Jaya!
🎉 Get ready to show off your style and school spirit during Homecoming Week at Oskaloosa Middle School! From September 25-29, we've got an exciting lineup of Dress-Up Days that you won't want to miss!
Let's see who can bring the most school spirit to Oskaloosa Middle School! 🙌
Friday was a great day as the talented Oskaloosa High School Volleyball players dropped by our middle school for our Lunch League! 🙌👏
Huge thanks to these amazing athletes for sharing their time with our students! 🌟
🎶🎷🥁 Our talented 7th and 8th Grade Band has been working diligently to bring the music alive at this year's Homecoming Parade, scheduled for Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 pm!
The young musicians are using our middle school Drive to simulate the parade experience and practice their skills. With the guidance of their dedicated conductors, Rusty Raymond and Aaron Adam, the band is set to give a spectacular performance! 🌟🎶
♟️ The Oskaloosa Middle School Chess Club met after school on Thursday for the second time this year! The club continues to have a fantastic turnout.
This year, we’re excited to provide our Chess Club members with opportunities to compete with other schools and their chess programs. 🏆🤝 Let's make this year's Chess Club the best one yet!
🎉 Congratulations to our first Walltoppers of the year, Diva and Alyssa! These incredible climbers have successfully climbed to the top of all four lanes on the OMS rockwall. 💪
Diva and Alyssa have reached the top for three years in a row! 🌟🏆 Let's give them a big round of applause!
🏃♀️🏃♂️🏆 Another successful night for the Oskaloosa Middle School Cross Country teams at the Edmundson meet!
🥇 The boys' team secured yet another first place finish, taking the team championship with 56 points! Joel Pogany led the way with a 2nd place finish, Micah VanEe placed 5th, Lane Smith placed 7th, Oliver Chilcote placed 16th, and Silas Johnston rounded out the top 5 in 27th place.
👏 The girls' team gave their all and finished strong in 5th place, with Sabrina Frost as the top finisher in 20th place. Not one, but TWO girls made their way into the Top 10 list for this meet! Sabrina Frost moved up to 7th, and Hazel Adam stands proudly at 8th!
💪 Joel Pogany blazed his way to the 2nd fastest time EVER on the course, with Micah VanEe now holding the 7th spot, while Lane Smith secured the 10th spot.
👏 The dedication and hard work from both the boys’ and girls’ teams is truly fantastic! Catch them in action again next Tuesday at Mt. Pleasant. Let's keep the winning streak going!
Remember: Mark your calendars for Picture Day at OMS on Thursday, September 21! 📅
Check out the attached info from Jostens for ordering details. After Picture Day, you can view your student's photos online, customize them, and have them shipped right to your doorstep. Simply visit https://shop.jostenspix.com/login, create an account, and use event code FE193023 to access your photos.
Let's make Picture Day unforgettable! 🌟
📸 Mark your calendars! Oskaloosa Middle School Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 21!
Location: OMS Spectator Gym
Here's the schedule for students:
1️⃣ Students with classes at OHS: Swing by the gym for your photos before heading to OHS!
2️⃣ We'll start with 7th grade, followed by 8th grade (alphabetically over the intercom), then 6th grade (a direct call will be made to each classroom).
3️⃣ We'll wrap it up with a few LAST CALLS to ensure everyone gets their picture taken before packing up.
Get ready to smile for the camera! 😁📷
🌟 Oskaloosa Middle School is proud to extend a warm welcome to our dedicated school board members whenever they visit to celebrate the achievements of our students. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting school board member Amanda McGraw, who paid a visit to Zoey, an outstanding student, during lunch!
Zoey recently demonstrated incredible courage and responsibility by upholding our "See Something. Say Something" protocol, and we couldn't be prouder. Mrs. McGraw took the time to treat Zoey to a meal, engaging in conversation and acknowledging her for her good deed.
We are grateful for the support and recognition provided by our school board members like Mrs. McGraw, who help us foster a nurturing and appreciative environment for our students. 🌟👏
🏐🏈 What an incredible start to the season! 🎉
On September 7, we kicked off Middle School Volleyball and Football! Check out these snapshots from last night's 7th grade home volleyball match against Knoxville and the 7th grade football home opener against Ottumwa. 📸
Stay tuned for more exciting moments as we cheer on our talented teams throughout the season! 📣💪
Middle School Cross Country had a fantastic start on September 7! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Our Cross Country team kicked off the season with their first meet at Fairfield. The boys came home with the team championship, with 4 boys finishing in the top 19! Joel Pogany deserves a special shoutout for his outstanding 3rd place finish – what a performance! 🌟
The girls' team also had a strong showing, achieving 3rd place in the team standings. 👏 Sabrina Frost was our standout runner, securing 13th place. Well done, Sabrina!
The team will be back in action next Tuesday at their home meet at Edmundson Park. Go Indians! 📣
Oskaloosa Middle School is proud to recognize Zoey for her incredible act of courage and responsibility! While waiting to enter the building, she reminded a visitor to check into the office, ensuring that our visitor protocol is followed correctly. This might seem like a small act, but it has a huge impact on campus safety! 🏫❤️
Zoey, your quick thinking and willingness to engage with an adult you didn't know truly exemplify what it means to be a responsible and caring member of our community. Let's give Zoey a big round of applause for her outstanding efforts! 🎉👏
DRILL: Oskaloosa Middle School students and staff successfully completed a lockdown drill today. These drills play a vital role in equipping both students and staff with the necessary skills to respond calmly and effectively during emergencies, ensuring their preparedness in the event of potential threats or crises. The drill provided an opportunity for students and staff to practice their response strategies and receive valuable input from emergency personnel and law enforcement.
A heartfelt appreciation goes out to the dedicated officers of the Mahaska County Sheriff's office and the Mahaska County Emergency Management Director, who joined us and actively participated in this exercise. Their professionalism and expertise were invaluable in helping us refine our safety protocols and procedures.
“This is the third time we’ve done this drill, and each time, the students get better and better,” says Mahaska County Sheriff Russ VanRenterghen. “It’s obvious the new teachers have been trained very well. The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office is always happy to assist with safety initiatives, as nothing is more precious than the well-being of our students.”
Thanks to the cooperation of our amazing students and staff, we now stand better prepared than ever. #ALLIN
🏃♂️ Rise and run! On Thursday morning, our 7th and 8th grade middle school cross country team hit the ground running at their first practice. Under the guidance of Coach Betsy Luck, our young athletes brought their A-game and positivity to kickstart their season on the right foot. 🥇
A big shoutout to the Steinlage family for treating our dedicated athletes to a post-practice breakfast. Let's cheer on our runners! 💪🏆
📚 Another fantastic day at OMS! Our second day back was filled with excitement and learning. This morning kicked off with a special 6th Grade Class Meeting/Assembly, where we dove into all the expectations and opportunities that the middle school journey brings.
We are already very proud of our students and staff this school year! Let's keep the momentum going! 🎉
