Friday, Nov 21, 2025
A Day
8th Grade Career Day Field Trip today!
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.
George Daily Auditorium news: SAVE THE DATE - for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - a funny and whimsical story that many know and love. Show dates are December 3-7 (see the website for daily show times and ticket purchasing information) Adults are $20 and students are free. Don’t miss out on this locally cast production!
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: roasted turkey with green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, chicken gravy , whole grain dinner roll and pumpkin baar
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:
Friday - 8th Grade FT today
Coming Up:
Nov 25: 1st trimester awards assemble at 1:30 (we’ll be running a 1:30 bell schedule to accommodate this event - school dismisses at 3:30)
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.