Check out the talent in our Writing 7 classes! ✨✍️
Our 7th graders have been hard at work researching, practicing, and delivering their Informative Speeches, and the results are incredible. From unique hobbies to deep-dive topics, these students have truly shown off their skills and creativity.
Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Calahan are so proud of the hard work and confidence displayed by every speaker. It’s been a joy to watch our students take the stage and share their knowledge! 🎤📖
Keep shining, Writing 7! You’re doing amazing things. 🌟
#OskaloosaMiddleSchool #Writing7 #PublicSpeaking #StudentSuccess #KeepShining
Our 7th graders have been hard at work researching, practicing, and delivering their Informative Speeches, and the results are incredible. From unique hobbies to deep-dive topics, these students have truly shown off their skills and creativity.
Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Calahan are so proud of the hard work and confidence displayed by every speaker. It’s been a joy to watch our students take the stage and share their knowledge! 🎤📖
Keep shining, Writing 7! You’re doing amazing things. 🌟
#OskaloosaMiddleSchool #Writing7 #PublicSpeaking #StudentSuccess #KeepShining
Ready to hit the track? 🏃♂️👟 Oskaloosa Middle School is hosting a Track & Field Camp to get you moving before the season kicks off!
Here is everything you need to know to join us:
👟 2026 Oskaloosa Track & Field Camp
Get a head start on your season by learning to run, jump, and throw with the best! This camp is hosted by our very own High School coaches and Track & Field athletes.
The Details:
Who: All Oskaloosa Middle Schoolers in 7th & 8th Grade.
When: Tuesday, March 10th & Thursday, March 12th.
Time: 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM.
Where: Oskaloosa Middle School.
Cost: FREE!!!
This is the perfect way to get into the track mindset before we return from Spring Break! We can't wait to see you there.
Here is everything you need to know to join us:
👟 2026 Oskaloosa Track & Field Camp
Get a head start on your season by learning to run, jump, and throw with the best! This camp is hosted by our very own High School coaches and Track & Field athletes.
The Details:
Who: All Oskaloosa Middle Schoolers in 7th & 8th Grade.
When: Tuesday, March 10th & Thursday, March 12th.
Time: 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM.
Where: Oskaloosa Middle School.
Cost: FREE!!!
This is the perfect way to get into the track mindset before we return from Spring Break! We can't wait to see you there.
Join us in celebrating this weeks OMS Student of the Week!
Lauryn K. 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, Lauryn — keep up the great work!
Lauryn K. 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, Lauryn — keep up the great work!
Join us in celebrating this weeks OMS Student of the Week!
Jaxson S. has shown outstanding character, hard work, and leadership, setting a positive example for his classmates. We’re proud to recognize his efforts and celebrate the difference he's making in our school community.
Way to go, Jaxson — keep up the great work!
Jaxson S. has shown outstanding character, hard work, and leadership, setting a positive example for his classmates. We’re proud to recognize his efforts and celebrate the difference he's making in our school community.
Way to go, Jaxson — keep up the great work!
Join us in celebrating this weeks OMS Student of the Week!
Dhruv has shown outstanding character, hard work, and leadership, setting a positive example for his classmates. We’re proud to recognize his efforts and celebrate the difference he's making in our school community.
Way to go, Dhruv — keep up the great work!
Dhruv has shown outstanding character, hard work, and leadership, setting a positive example for his classmates. We’re proud to recognize his efforts and celebrate the difference he's making in our school community.
Way to go, Dhruv — keep up the great work!
Here are our first Positive Office Referrals for January 2026 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! 🌟
Congratulations to Ashanti M. on being nominated as this week's Student of the Week.
Ashanti 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, Ashanti — keep up the great work! 🙌
Ashanti 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, Ashanti — keep up the great work! 🙌
Although belated, OMS would like to celebrate some students of the week. These students have shown outstanding character, hard work, and leadership, setting a positive example for their classmates. We’re proud to recognize their efforts and celebrate the difference they are making in our school community.
December 8: Aaron T. — Nominated by Mrs. Biddle and Ms. Kautz
December 15: Jackson L. — Nominated by Mr. Raymond
January 5: Estelle E. — Nominated by Ms. Jorgensen
Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! 🙌
December 8: Aaron T. — Nominated by Mrs. Biddle and Ms. Kautz
December 15: Jackson L. — Nominated by Mr. Raymond
January 5: Estelle E. — Nominated by Ms. Jorgensen
Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! 🙌
Here are our first Positive Office Referrals for December 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! 🌟
Our Team 8 students were hard at work right before the break with some hands-on learning in Math and Science.
🔢 In Math: Students put their collaboration skills to the test with a "New Year" challenge. They worked together to arrange complex pattern sequences to form the year 2026. It was a great way to practice logic and teamwork while looking ahead to the future!
🐦 In Science: We held the "Battle of the Beaks" lab! Students modeled how different physical traits—like beak shapes—affect a bird's ability to gather specific types of food. It was a fun, hands-on way to see how specialized features help organisms thrive in their environments.
We are so proud of their hard work and are ready to tackle the second half of the year with full steam!
#All-In #ActiveLearning #Collaboration
🔢 In Math: Students put their collaboration skills to the test with a "New Year" challenge. They worked together to arrange complex pattern sequences to form the year 2026. It was a great way to practice logic and teamwork while looking ahead to the future!
🐦 In Science: We held the "Battle of the Beaks" lab! Students modeled how different physical traits—like beak shapes—affect a bird's ability to gather specific types of food. It was a fun, hands-on way to see how specialized features help organisms thrive in their environments.
We are so proud of their hard work and are ready to tackle the second half of the year with full steam!
#All-In #ActiveLearning #Collaboration
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!
