Oskaloosa Middle School

🎉 Congratulations to our “WIN THE BIBS” Raffle Winners for Homecoming Week fun!

👏 A big round of applause to Paisley D. (left) and Luca M. (right) who walked away with the awesome bibs.

A special thank you to Mahaska Drug for donating these prizes and helping us keep the Homecoming spirit alive at OMS!

#OskyStrong #OMSHomecoming #CommunitySupport

📚 At Oskaloosa Middle School, literacy takes many forms! Students are exploring novels that spark curiosity while also practicing the building blocks of language through parts of speech. Together, these experiences help them grow as confident readers and writers.

A full-circle moment at OMS! ✨ Wesley Nelson, a current 8th grader, was recognized as Student of the Trimester last school year as a 7th grader. He poses with Dr. VanDevender, language arts teacher, who earned the same honor 17 years ago as an OMS 8th grader. What a great example of tradition, excellence, and inspiration continuing through the years! 🏆

OMS held an all-school badminton tournament for 6th grade and 7th/8th grade! 🏸 There were 17 teams for 6th grade and 27 for 7th/8th grade. Bryson Maddy and Dhruv Patel won the 6th grade division, and Jack Miller and Collin Netland won the 7th/8th grade division. Thank you to Hawkeye Real Estate and ReMax for their donations of badminton sets for each student! 🌟

Congratulations to our last group of Positive Office Referrals (POR) for the 2024-25 school year! Students are awarded a POR for embodying the core values of our PBIS program: respect, responsibility, safety, and caring. 🥳 PORs 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.

That's GREEK to ME! Last week, OMS 7th graders enjoyed a GREEK FEAST sponsored by Oskaloosa Vision. They have been studying the world of Greece and the art of mythology. Having the opportunity to try some Greek favorites was a great opportunity for our students!

The Oskaloosa Lions Club has donated a popcorn machine and supplies to OMS. We greatly appreciate their generosity! 🍿🫶

Oskaloosa's last day of school is Wed, May 28, 2025! There will be a 3-hour early dismissal on May 28. OES - 12:15 PM OMS & OHS - 12:30 PM

Another wave of appreciation to our community members and our students! 🌊 Today, the OMS Student Council surprised our teachers and staff with Scooter's Coffee gift cards, and the Tin Roof provided delicious cinnamon rolls to start the day. Clow Valve Company and 8th grade parents provided the taco bar for lunch. Everyone at OMS sure feels appreciated! ❤️

OMS brought all the fun today with an undercover staff dress-up beach day for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! 😎 In addition, Bates Funeral Home sponsored a charcuterie lunch extravaganza, and Kelderman Mfg. sponsored a Lotus Bar for our afternoon Wednesday PLC. Our community loves OMS—and we sure appreciate them too! 🫶

Our OMS teachers and staff are SUNSATIONAL! ☀️ We have officially kicked off our Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you to Amber Coffey from Edward Jones for the delicious popcorn bar. It was the perfect treat to start off our week! 🍿

This week, OMS 8th graders joined School Resource Officer Nord for "Lunches with Logan!" 🙌

A big congratulations to our students recognized with Positive Office Referrals for the month of April! Your outstanding behavior and positive actions set the standard for what makes our school community so special. 🎉 These referrals showcase our commitment to building a supportive and uplifting environment. Thank you for leading by example and inspiring your peers through your kindness and hard work! 👏

ISASP testing is happening this week at OMS! Here are a few reminders to help your student feel prepared and supported: 📌 Please ensure your student arrives at school by 8:10 a.m. so testing can begin promptly. Students who arrive late may need to complete make-up testing later in the day, which could result in missed class time. 📌 Make sure your student’s Chromebook is fully charged at home and ready to go each morning. 📌 Encourage your student to get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast. Our food service team continues to offer nutritious breakfast options each morning, and we’ll also have snacks and water available during testing. 📌 Remind your student to take their time and do their best. A positive attitude can go a long way! Let’s have a great testing week!

Shoutout to OMS student Gibson for going above and beyond! 🎉 An elementary parent reached out to our office to share how Gibson helped an elementary student make it home safely after school. We love hearing stories like this that reflect the kind, respectful, and responsible students we have at OMS! If you see our students showing positive behavior, reach out to our office. We’d be proud to recognize them! 🙌

We're proud to recognize our students who set the bar high and received Positive Office Referrals during the month of March! 🌟 Positive Office Referrals are one of the many ways we recognize students to promote and maintain a positive culture of learning. Thank you to these Osky students for shining brightly and setting a great example! 🎉

Our Team 7/8 students went #ALLIN to celebrate their amazing science teacher, Mrs. Nannenga, as she gets ready to welcome her baby boy! 👶 From a heartfelt poster to creatively decorated diapers, the love and excitement were everywhere—keeping Mrs. Nannenga smiling all day! 💙

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up, and we look forward to connecting with families! Teachers will be available to meet with parents and guardians. In addition, special events will take place on both nights. Please fill out the form to RSVP to help us plan rooms! 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuMY46JlXPT4PAywg4j1ih4OgLvgKmFVNQdzwp2WwzK9xwWA/viewform

February was filled with kindness, hard work, and leadership at OMS! 🎉 We’re excited to recognize these students for earning Positive Office Referrals and contributing to our school's positive culture. PLUS, we’ve officially reached 100 referrals for the 2024-25 school year! Keep up the great work! 💯👏