We are thrilled to announce that one of our very own OMS students, Marjie Rinehart, won the "Steptember" challenge at Kinetic Edge in Oskaloosa! She decided to pay it forward by donating her $300 in winnings to support our 8th grade Advanced Physical Education classes. 🏆
Her generosity will contribute to the purchase of much-needed equipment for our students, making their learning experience even better! A big thank you to Marjie for her incredible act of kindness and dedication to our OMS community. 🙏
Please join us in congratulating our most recent Walltoppers: Mia and Allana! These students have conquered all four challenging routes on the OMS rockwall. What an incredible accomplishment! 🧗💪
The OMS Game Club is grateful for a generous donation from UVS Gaming! With the 2 boxes of My Hero Academia cards, 20 dice, and 24 playing mats donated, our club now has all the necessary equipment to participate in a tournament this weekend sponsored by Mayhem Comics in Clive. This opportunity will not only enhance our students' gaming experience but also provide them with a chance to showcase their skills and compete against others!
A huge congratulations to our 8th grade Science students who won this year’s Thermos-Building Challenge! 🌡️👏 Their creativity and problem-solving skills are truly outstanding.
We'd also like to thank Smokey Row Coffee for their continued support in sponsoring gift cards, which were donated towards this project. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
🎉 A big thanks to the Oskaloosa High School Drama students for joining us for Lunch League today at Oskaloosa Middle School! 🎭 We’re thankful for your support and for being such fantastic role models!
Last night, Oskaloosa Middle School brought the FUN to a whole new level with our exciting Fun Night! 🎉 Students enjoyed a fantastic evening filled with a wide array of games, activities, and concessions. The event also featured a volleyball tournament between eight teams! 🏐😃
Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun and made this night one to remember! 🥳
Yesterday, two Oskaloosa Middle School staff members had the opportunity to attend an i-Ready conference in St. Louis! 📚
During the conference, Instructional Coach Kirsten Stek and Academic Success Coach Melissa Brown learned about enhancing the educational experience for our students through i-Ready. They also were able to network and connect with other passionate educators who are using the i-Ready program.
Thank you to Kirsten and Melissa for their commitment to improving education at OMS! We can't wait to see how their newfound knowledge will enhance the learning experience for our students. 👏
🎉 TOMORROW is Oskaloosa Middle School’s Fun Night! Join us Thursday, October 26 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm for an evening packed with exciting activities and treats!
Students must bring their school ID AND $2 OR two canned goods for entry! Activities include:
🏐 Volleyball Tournament
🎤 Karaoke
🔐 Escape Room
🎲 BINGO
🔴 Gaga Ball
🏀 Basketball
🎯 Games
🍔 Concessions
...and so much more!
We hope to see you there! 🤩
As we approach the end of the first trimester, we want to remind you that the final day of parent-teacher conferences is just around the corner - this Thursday! 📚📝 It's a great opportunity to connect with your child's teachers and discuss their progress.
Please note that due to the conferences, our schedule will be undergoing some changes on Thursday and Friday. #ALLIN
Please join us in congratulating Hazel Adam! 🏃♀️💨 Hazel has tied for 3rd place on the all-time top 10 list for 7th grade girls on the Pacer Test, with a score of 102 laps! 🥉
We couldn't be more proud of her outstanding accomplishment. 🌟👏 Let's give Hazel a huge round of applause!
🎉 Get excited for Oskaloosa Middle School’s Fun Night! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, October 26
🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Students must bring their school ID AND $2 OR two canned goods for entry! Fun activities include:
🏐 Volleyball Tournament
🎤 Karaoke
🔐 Escape Room
🎲 BINGO
🔴 Gaga Ball
🏀 Basketball
🎯 Games
🍔 Concessions
...and so much more!
OMS Fun Night is sure to be an evening packed with exciting activities and delicious treats. We hope to see you there! 🤩
Our 8th grade students at OMS had an incredible day at Indian Hills Community College on Friday! 👏 Exploring college and career paths was so eye-opening, and we're very grateful for the hospitality shown to our students and staff by Indian Hills CC. A huge thanks to Mrs. Brummel for coordinating this fantastic field trip! 🎓🚌
OMS Parents & Students: Did you know that you can access all of the previous announcements made this school year? 📅
By subscribing to our Oskaloosa Middle School YouTube channel, you can easily catch up on all the important updates and events you might have missed throughout the year! 📚 Check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Km0DUG-byR8wmC9OXwdvg
Make sure to hit that subscribe button and click the notification bell so you'll never miss out on any future announcements! Stay informed and connected with us. 📲
Oskaloosa Middle School's "Lunches with Logan" kicked off yesterday, bringing together our amazing 8th graders and our School Resource Officer, Logan Nord. 🙌
Heston, Kaiden, Easton, and Alex were the lucky students chosen to share a meal and a chat with Officer Logan. 🤝✨ These students from Team 8 were nominated by their 8th grade teachers for this special experience.
We're so proud of these outstanding young individuals and the positive connections they're building with our dedicated SRO! Let's keep fostering a safe and supportive school environment together. 🏫❤️
Our Middle School Cross Country's season ended on a STRONG note at the LHC meet! 🎉
The Boys' team powered through to a fantastic 3rd place finish, with an impressive 3 of our boys landing in the top 15! 🥉👏
Meanwhile, our Girls' team secured a solid 6th place finish, with 2 of the talented runners making it into the top 25! 🌟💪
We’re proud to share that ALL our runners set NEW personal records for the 2-mile course! We couldn't be prouder of their dedication and hard work. Congratulations to our young athletes on another fantastic XC season! ❤️
Today was a special day at OMS! Officer O’Day greeted students as they arrived at school this morning, and he also spent quality time with our 8th grade students during lunch. 😊
It's wonderful to have Officer O’Day back in town after his deployment. We are blessed to have him in Oskaloosa! 🙌🇺🇸
Exciting News! 🥇🏆 The Oskaloosa Middle School Boys Cross Country team has won FOUR consecutive team championships this season! 🎉
This dedicated group of young athletes has shown incredible teamwork, determination, and passion for the sport. Keep up the fantastic work, and we can't wait to see what's in store for the rest of the season! 💪
🌟 Shoutout to the amazing members of the Oskaloosa Middle School Student Council! 🌟
On Monday, our student leaders participated in the Highway Cleanup! A big THANK YOU to these students for their commitment to making Oskaloosa a cleaner and better place for all of us. 🌎👏
🌟 Join us in celebrating Jaya's incredible achievement as our third Walltopper of the school year! 🏆
Jaya has successfully climbed all four lanes on the OMS rockwall, following in the footsteps of fellow students Diva and Alyssa. 👏 Congratulations, Jaya!
🎉 Get ready to show off your style and school spirit during Homecoming Week at Oskaloosa Middle School! From September 25-29, we've got an exciting lineup of Dress-Up Days that you won't want to miss!
Let's see who can bring the most school spirit to Oskaloosa Middle School! 🙌
