Team 8 students had a blast exploring future career opportunities at the 2025 Career Fair! From hands-on experiences to inspiring conversations with professionals, they gained valuable insights into the many paths ahead. It’s never too early to start dreaming big! 🌟
Jolie Sisul moves up to tie for 6th place in the 6th Grade Girls PACER! Congratulations, Jolie! 🎉
Last week, our OMS Counseling Department brought some extra love (and maybe slobber) to Oskaloosa Middle School with a "Smooch the Pooch" stand. Who needs Cupid when you have a four-legged Valentine? 🐾❤️
Our 7th-grade students took their math skills to the next level by diving into percentages and real-life finances—all while building their dream gingerbread homes! 🏠
Students had to stick to a budget, factor in realtor commissions, apply markups for profit, and even account for taxes and closing costs—because buying (or selling) a home isn’t just gumdrops and frosting! 😆
To top it all off, Building 6-8 voted on their favorite house! Check out these sweet (literally!) masterpieces! 🎉
This morning’s sunrise over Oskaloosa Middle School was the perfect way to start Valentine’s Day! A beautiful reminder to spread kindness, gratitude, and love today and every day. ☀️❤️
Oskaloosa Middle School students and staff are hard at work creating this year’s yearbook! Don’t miss out—order yours by March 1, 2025, to guarantee your copy for just $13.
A limited number of yearbooks will be available at the end of the year for $15 on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your 2024-2025 yearbook today at www.jostens.com or call 1-877-767-5217! 📸
Last week, Shawn Garrison from Details Executive Cleaning distributed 175 pocket Constitutions to the 8th grade class at OMS. He shared an important fact: while the average constitution lasts 17 years, ours has stood strong for over 250 years! 🇺🇸
With their own copies in hand, these students now have the opportunity to learn about their rights firsthand. Thank you to the Brothers from Mahaska Lodge 644—Jim Walker, Tom Jenkinson, Shawn Garrison, and Jay Wilson—for assisting with the distribution.
This opportunity helps enhance civic education at OMS, ensuring students gain a deeper understanding of their rights and the Constitution. 📜
University Games generously donated new games to our OMS Game Club! Each game challenges players to think critically, strategize, and collaborate. Thank you, University Games, for your support! 🎉
The OMS Game Club meets every Tuesday after school, where they play everything from Uno to My Hero Academia. New players are always welcome! 🃏
A group of 6th graders enjoyed pizza and great conversation with SRO Nord as part of Lunches with Logan! 👮♂️🍕
Here are our first Positive Office Referrals for 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! 🌟
A huge thank you to Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter for visiting our Team 8 students! This visit brought service learning to life—a key focus of Mr. Sterner’s W.I.N. group, especially in understanding how we serve the animal community.
Students learned about the shelter’s mission, the impact they have on our community, and the responsibilities of pet ownership. Plus, they got to meet Lucy, an adorable 1-year-old pup!
Who knows? This experience might have inspired some future veterinarians or animal shelter volunteers! 🐾❤️
To help "Beat the Winter Blues" at OMS, we will be having dress-up days February 3-7! We hope our Osky students will join us in the fun and bring some excitement to the winter season.
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a 7th grader at OMS is like? Well, think no more! Team 7/8 has put into pictures what a typical day might consist of.
Here's a brief overview:
🔢 Math: Students are working on a real-world application project where they are asked to sell their own home. They are working on calculating the cost of supplies, listing the home for sale, and then hiring a realtor and paying the price of commission and closing costs.
📚 Reading: Students are reading the novel titled "The Outsiders," focusing to find Tier 2 vocabulary words in the text.
🌎 Social Studies: 7th graders are reflecting on the difference between savings and investing while looking back on their stock market simulation.
🔬 Science: Students are continuing to follow energy as it moves through the ecosystem. Most recently, they are taking notes about the process of photosynthesis.
✍️ Writing: 7th graders are making their own version of the game "Guess Who," using their creative writing skills and imaginations. They are also teaming up with hexagons and diagramming sentences to identify the parts of speech.
OMS students from Team 8 enjoyed sharing conversation with Officer Nord during Lunches with Logan! 🌟
A big congratulations to our students recognized with Positive Office Referrals for the final month of 2024! 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! 👏
Thank you to Michelle Purdum and Legacy Real Estate for sponsoring the OMS staff Christmas dinner last week! Your generosity is truly appreciated, and we are grateful for your support. 🍽️❤️
The students are hard at work turning OMS into a Winter Wonderland! ❄️✨ Students are busy decorating their classroom doors while challenging all their inner creativity and holiday spirit. Judging is Tuesday, December 17—good luck to all our amazing artists!
OMS Dress-Up Days are here! Get ready for a week of fun and festive spirit from December 16-20. Let’s show off our holiday cheer with dress-up themes! 🌲🎉
OMS Team 7/8 students had a great time connecting and sharing conversations during Lunches with Logan! 🌟
Today, OMS Student Council members helped Oskaloosa Rotary prepare holiday food baskets for the community. Over 200 families will be served this year! 🫶
