🏀 OMS students were joined by the William Penn Basketball team for lunch this week, and it was a slam dunk of an experience! Big thanks to the players and coaching staff for taking the time to connect with our students. It's moments like these that highlight the sense of community and camaraderie at Oskaloosa. Good luck to the Statesmen the rest of the regular season! 🏀
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William Penn Basketball joins OMS for Lunch League!
OMS students visiting with a William Penn basketball player during Lunch League.
william penn basketball player visiting with middle school students during lunch.
OMS students visiting with a William Penn basketball player at lunch.
The OMS Peer Physical Education Class went #ALLIN and took part in the Heart Day of Caring at William Penn on Wednesday, February 14th. Students had the opportunity to participate in various sports activities. It was a great day to be awesome! #OskyBuildsLeaders
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OMS students who participated in Heart Day of Caring at William Penn University
Officers and students participating in activities at Heart Day of Caring.
OMS students having fun at Heart Day of Caring at William Penn University.
OMS students participating in Heart Day of Caring.
📣 Calling Oskaloosa 8th grade students and families! 📣 Join us on March 5th for an evening filled with exploration and discovery. Discover the wide array of co-curricular activities and clubs available to students, from sports teams to academic clubs, fine arts programs, and everything in between! 🎨⚽️📚 This is your chance to meet coaches, advisors, and fellow students, and find the perfect fit for your interests and talents. Whether you're passionate about sports, academics, the arts, or community service, there's something for everyone at Oskaloosa! Mark your calendars; we can't wait to see you there!
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Co-curricular activity fair on March 5, 2024 from 5 to 6 pm in the OHS cafeteria.
List of co-curricular activities at Oskaloosa.
Help us celebrate the first group of Positive Office Referrals for 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. Keep up the fantastic work!
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Positive Office Referrals for January 2024
Yesterday, the OMS sixth grade class attended an Iowa Wolves basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Students enjoyed socializing with each other, learning more about the game of basketball, and spending quality time with their teachers outside of the classroom, fostering continued positive relationships with each other. 
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Group of OMS students at the Iowa Wolves game
OMS group at the Iowa Wolves game
OMS group at Iowa Wolves game
OMS 6th graders at the Iowa Wolves game
OMS students at the Iowa Wolves game
OMS teachers at the Iowa Wolves game
OMS students at the Iowa Wolves games
OMS teachers at the Iowa Wolves game
Last week, Osky students competed in a MathCounts competition at William Penn. The seven Osky students that participated were Iwan Buchanan, Landon Herd, Jackson Lahner, Ava McDonald, Marshall Overturf, Dylan Pierson, and Ian Rosvold. Ian, Dylan, and Landon all placed in the top ten. Dylan placed third overall, and Ian placed second. Those two will continue on to the state competition! Dylan Pierson, Ian Rosvold, Landon Herd, and Marshall Overturf placed second in the team competition. Please help us congratulate these students on a job well done! 
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
Osky team participating in the MathCounts competition
students participating in MathCounts competition
Osky students with their awards from the MathCounts competition
Congrats to Colt on accomplishing 118 Pacer Laps! This moves him up to 2nd place all-time for 6th grade. Way to go!
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
Congratulations Colt on 118 laps
Last week, the OMS 8th grade science class had a guest speak to the students about environmental biology. Milton Hubbord, a retired environmental biologist, worked in various locations, such as Alaska and Yellowstone, during his career in this field. He spoke to the students about what his job encompassed, the available salaries for this kind of job, and the schooling it takes to get such a job. Milton also brought in various artifacts from his career that he acquired in the field to show the students. Thank you, Milton, for sharing your story with our students!
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
Guest, Milton Hubbord, speaks to 8th grade science class
Milton presenting to the 8th grade science class
Milton Hubbard speaking to 8th grade science class
Last week, the OHS boys wrestling team joined the 8th graders for Lunch League, fueling up for success on and off the mat! 💪
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
OHS wrestling team joins OMS for Lunch League
Beat those winter blues, OMS style! Get ready for a week of festive attire with our dress-up days starting Monday, January 29th. And, guess what? Thicker hot chocolate with extra marshmallows is coming your way on Wednesday, January 31st, during lunch, for $1! Let's get through these winter blues together and bring a little cheer to OMS! It is going to be a FUN week! 
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Middle School winter dress up days
This past Saturday, 6 OMS band students were selected through an audition process from 700 other southeast Iowa band students to participate in the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Band. Students rehearsed and performed their final concert at the University of Iowa Voxman Music Building. Help us congratulate these outstanding musicians! Galen Hughes-Tuba (2nd year) Micah VanEe-Euphonium Levi Snyder-Trumpet Landon Herd-Oboe Ian Rosvold-Alto Saxophone Tate Riggs-Percussion
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
OMS band students articipate in the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Band
This morning, 107 OMS students were rewarded for their impressive efforts on the iReady winter diagnostic! These students showed growth from their fall to winter diagnostics and were rewarded for their efforts because of a generous donation of donuts, milk, and juice from our local Hy-Vee at a donut breakfast celebration.
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
three oms students enjoying donuts and juice
two oms students enjoying donuts and juic
oms student enjoying a donut for breakfast
OMS student enjoying their donuts
OMS staff serving donuts
❄️ Finally, snow day bliss at OMS! Middle schoolers embraced the winter wonderland for an unforgettable experience sledding in PE class today. ❄️
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oms student sledding
oms student sledding down a hill
oms student sledding in the winter
two students sledding down a hill
oms student catches air while sledding
oms student sledding down a hill
oms student sledding
oms student sledding head first
oms students sledding for PE
OMS student sledding
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students who earned Positive Office Referrals throughout December! These achievements are awarded 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. Keep up the fantastic work!
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
positive office referrals december 2023
Today, a former student of Oskaloosa, Chris Fink, visited the OMS German class taught by Christopher Ellerston in order to convey to students his experiences at home and abroad. We are very grateful for Mr. Fink’s visit and appreciate him sharing his experiences with our students about the benefits of traveling abroad and knowing a second language. 
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
OHS alumni speaks to OMS German Class
Yesterday morning, members of the OMS staff reenacted the characters from the holiday hit "The 12 Days of Christmas" in front of the OMS student body. The students thoroughly enjoyed seeing staff put themselves out there for the event, and the staff had a great time putting on the show!
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oms staff acting out 12 days of christmas
oms staff acting out 12 days of christmas
oms staff acting out 12 days of christmas
oms staff acting as 5 golden rings
oms staff acting out 12 days of christmas
OMS staff enacting 12 Days of Christmas
OMS teacher holding a goat
OMS teacher with a dog
Our OMS 6th-8th grade band performed two Christmas numbers today in the George Daily Auditorium. More than 180 students! Enjoy their versions of "Christmas Classic" and "Santa the Barbarian"! 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5y19FiVSV4
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On Tuesday, Central Reformed Church, led by Jon Nelson, provided the OMS staff with coffee and treats to start their day. We are very appreciative of Central Reformed Church for their thoughts and generosity towards our middle school staff this holiday season!
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Thank you central church
On Wednesday, the OMS were provided with breakfast by Hy-Vee. Special thanks to Tami Vanwyk and Clayton Spears for their generous donation of breakfast to our staff this holiday season. We appreciate our partnership immensely!
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
OMS staff enjoying breakfast from HyVee
Breakfast provided by Hyvee
OMS staff getting breakfast
Yesterday, OMS staff engaged in a fun game called Peppermint in Your Pocket. Three random staff members were provided with a peppermint at the beginning of the day. As the day progressed, staff members had to ask other staff members if they had a peppermint in their pocket. If the staff member had the peppermint, they had to surrender it to the asking staff member. At the end of the day, whichever three staff members still had a peppermint in their pocket came to Principal Scholes for a prize. This was a funny activity that involved all staff members throughout the building, giving them an opportunity to socialize with one another. Our three winners were Laura Brummel, Stacie Drake, and Kiersten Sutton. Congratulations to them, and thanks to all for taking part in this fun event!
over 1 year ago, Oskaloosa Community School District
peppermint in your pocket winner
peppermint in your pocket winner
Peppermint in your pocket winner