On Friday, the OMS Battle of the Books team placed 4th in the Central Rivers BotB contest! The team consisted of Emma, Ezra, Parker, and Ruby.
The contest was the “Grand Battle” of the top 16 teams in the state, which was narrowed down from 72 teams via a Google Form quiz a few weeks ago. Also, the team participated in a Zoom presentation with author Huda Fahmy and received a signed copy of her graphic novel, which was one of the books used for the contest.
🎉 Help us congratulate these students on this accomplishment! And give a shout-out to Ruby, who read all 14 of the books on the list! 📚
Thank you to Osky staff and admin for supporting these students in this activity!
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! OMS Student Council decorated the square with blue pinwheels last Friday with Mahaska Safe Kids to raise awareness. Join us in spreading awareness and advocating for the safety and well-being of children in our community!
🎉 Congratulations to our talented OMS band students, Landon H. on oboe and Charlie J. on percussion, for achieving the prestigious Golden Stand! 🏆 To earn this honor and sign their names to it, they flawlessly performed all twelve major scales one octave from memory in one sitting. What a display of dedication and musical talent! 🎶
Last night, there was ✨ FUN ✨ had at the Middle School FUN Night! It was well attended, with over half of the student body attending the event. A huge shout out to Dawn Deffenbaugh and the OMS Student Council for helping organize this event! 🥳
Congratulations to Alayna Sheets and Wesley Nelson on becoming Walltoppers! 🧗💪
🥳 Oskaloosa Middle School Fun Night 🥳
📅 Thursday, March 28th
🕔 5:30-7:00 pm
🎟️ $2 entry fee or two canned goods
🪪 ID required
🎤 Activities include karaoke, an escape room, dodgeball tournament, and more!
We are happy to announce that the GaGa Pit behind OMS is complete! We would like to thank Kelderman Manufacturing, RP Lumber, and TSC for their help in making this great activity and space possible for middle school students!
Recently, the Oskaloosa Middle School Jazz Class, under the direction of Rusty Raymond, competed in the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Jazz Festival in Clear Creek-Amana. They won first place in the middle school category!
The following students were awarded Outstanding Soloist certificates:
➡️ Ezra Bock (trombone)
➡️ Micah VanEe (trombone)
➡️ Lane Smith (piano)
➡️ Ian Rosvold (alto saxophone)
Congratulations to all of the Osky students who competed! 🎶
Earlier this week, OMS 7th graders Ruth Goodrich and Wesley Nelson were honored and recognized as "Students of the Trimester" at the Optimist Club meeting. The meeting provided Principal Scholes and Assistant Principal Gingerich with the opportunity to speak about the accomplishments of both students and thank the Optimist Club for their continued partnership with OMS. Both Ruth and Wesley were able to bring their families and speak about their passions and interests in school and the extracurricular activities they participate in. Congratulations, Ruth and Wesley!
In an effort to recognize World Down Syndrome Day, OMS participated in a Rock Your Socks Day today, providing students with the opportunity to wear a crazy pair of socks! Kudos to OMS 8th grade student Bailey Breuklander, who helped organize the day's event.
Congratulations to this group of Positive Office Referrals for February 2024! 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.
The OHS Girls Track team joined OMS for Lunch League last week! The high school athletes were able to share their experiences and offer guidance to the younger students, fostering a sense of community and mentorship. The Lunch League also provided an opportunity for the OMS students to learn more about track and each athlete. We hope our OMS students enjoyed connecting with these high schoolers!
Last week, Colt broke the all-time PACER record for 6th grade! He ran 121 laps, which broke the previous record of 119 held by AJ Walker from the 2019-20 school year. Congratulations Colt!
Congratulations to Jacob Mitrisin for running a PACER of 123 laps! This ties him for 12th on the All-Time PACER leaderboard for 8th grade.
OMS 6th graders joined Officer Nord last week for "Lunches with Logan." 🙌 These students were nominated by their teachers for this special experience! Officer Nord takes time out of his schedule to meet with students that have been doing outstanding work in the classroom to get to know the students and their interests both in and out of the classroom. ❤️
🎪🔬 Yesterday, OMS 6th graders participated in a Chemistry Carnival as they explored the world of chemistry through a fun-filled experience! From cotton candy to popcorn to hot dogs, students indulged in typical carnival foods while unraveling the mystery behind chemical and physical changes. It was a fund day of hands-on learning!
Last Thursday, OMS hosted a Career Fair event for its students in order to generate interest and excitement around various career possibilities. Over 35 different organizations and agencies were present at the Career Fair, providing our students with a multitude of careers to explore and learn more about. A special thank you to OMS counselor Laura Brummel for all of her leadership and organization in planning this event for our students. Also, a special thank you to all of our local businesses and organizations for taking time out of their busy schedules to spend time with our students and invest in their futures.
Before Career Day, OMS kicked off the day with a motivating guest speaker, Desi Payne, on resiliency at the George Daily Auditorium. The assembly was interactive and engaging for the students. Students also wrote thank you emails to our generous professionals who volunteered their time!
Last night, members of the seventh and eighth grade middle school choir, under the direction of Choir Director Christopher Ellerston, performed a magnificent show at the George Daily Auditorium in front of a crowded audience. Their act was followed by performances by the high school concert and chamber choirs. The middle school choir has worked very hard for last night’s show, improving their craft with every passing day, leading up to last night’s show!
📺 Watch the concert here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRNw6wJJ0W0
🎶 View the choir notes: https://sites.google.com/oskycsd.org/omsconcertnotes/february-2024
OMS will be hosting a Career Fair this week on Thursday, February 22! Students will have an assembly about resilience and meet various professionals to learn about their career paths! All 7th and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to listen to a professional present on their career.
The OHS Girls and Boys Track Teams will be hosting a FREE Track & Field Camp for OMS students and athletes in 7th and 8th grade!
📆 March 4th, 6th & 8th
🕒 3:30 to 4:30 pm
📍 Old Community Stadium or Middle School (depends on weather conditions)
The goals for the camp are to make connections, teach techniques, and give OMS coaches and athletes a step ahead of the competition. We need your help to make this a fun and engaging camp.
Coaches Luck and Sterner are looking forward to bringing high school athletes to help teach and reinforce! #ALLIN #OskyBuildsLeaders
