Monday, Dec 8, 2025
A Day
Day 2
OMS “Deck the Doors” winter fundraiser will be going on at OMS, December 16th from 4:30 - 7:00 PM. This first-ever event is an invitation for families, friends and businesses to come to OMS, walk the halls, and check out the seasonal/holiday decorated classroom doors. As visitors, you’ll be able to cast votes on your favorite decorated door. Votes are cast by your dollar donations, which will in turn help support our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) program here at OMS. Donations/vote examples are: $1=1 vote, $5=10 votes, $10=25 votes, $20=50 votes, $50=125 votes and $100=250 votes. All attendees will receive 5 FREE votes, and donations of $5+ will receive a free hot cocoa. Tour the doors. Cast your points. Support our students!
Commons vending machines: new information that has been shared with us is that our vending machines have to be in the OFF position ½ hour before and ½ hour after school begins and ends. This means BOTH machines will NOT be working between 7:30 AM and 4pm daily. Plan accordingly with your morning and after school snacks!
Clubs info:
Monday - Art Club with Mr. Gingerich
Tuesday - Game Club with Mr. Fash
Wednesday - Cooking Club with Mrs. Rysdam
Thursday - Trickshot Club with Mr. Edwards
Friday - Book Club with Mrs. Bock in the media center
All clubs are after school for ONE HOUR, have rides ready and on time. IF there is NO SCHOOL or if school dismisses early due to weather, there will NOT be clubs that afternoon.
Check out the district’s APP and website and look for the VIRTUAL BACKPACK! It’s filled with camp information for all ages, all year long and is a great resource for our district families 24/7.
Cell phone policy: Hey Oskaloosa Middle School students, This year, the Iowa Legislature passed a new law (HF 782) that changes how personal devices can be used during the school day at every school in the state of Iowa.Here’s the bottom line:
No personal devices (phones, smartwatches, earbuds) during class time, passing time, or lunch.
You CAN use your Chromebook for schoolwork.
If a device is seen or heard, it will be taken to the office.
Put devices away, turned off, in locker during the school day.
We want everyone to start strong, so check out the full policy and FAQ:
View the full policy & FAQ: https://bit.ly/IowaHF782
Be ready for the school year. Sincerely, Oskaloosa Leadership Team
Today’s lunch: fresh baked whole grain biscuit with sausage gravy, hash brown patty and egg patty
Plus there’s always pizza, Grill items, taco Bar, and On The Go foods with fresh fruits, vegetables and milk each day!
This week’s activities:
Coming Up:
Dec 8: We will be running a 2:30 bell schedule to accommodate our afternoon activities. Go to advisory after 8th hour. Dismissal will still be 3:30.
Dec 8: 7th G BB at Pella, dismiss ___
Dec 8: 8th G BB home with Pella
Dec 9: 8th G BB at Osky Christian, dismiss ___
Dec 10: 2:30 dismissal for teacher professional development
Dec 11: 7th G BB at newton, dismiss ___
Dec 11: 8th G BB home with Newton
Dec 11: Preplanned field trips for caroling (10:30 & 1:20)
Dec 12: Preplanned field trips for caroling (10:30 & 1:20)
Remember OMS Students, our mission at Oskaloosa Schools is to engage all students to embrace the power of learning and our purpose is to love, empower, and inspire others. Please do your part in honoring our mission and purpose each day.
Be sure to check the school district’s ACTIVITIES and ATHLETICS page on the website (www.oskyschools.org) , for the most accurate information. The APP also has calendar information - check it out too!
Previous Daily Announcements Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Km0DUG-byR8wmC9OXwdvg
Make it a great day or not Oskaloosa Middle School; the “Choice” is truly yours!
At this time, I invite you to please join your teacher in reciting The Pledge of Allegiance.