Friday, April 25, 2025
A Day
8th graders: Any 8th graders interested in running for class officer or student council, needs to fill out the green sheet that you may pick up in the office. 20 members of your grade and 3 teachers must sign your paper. When completed, please return it to D'Arcy in the office. All green sheets must be turned in by 3:30 TODAY!!!
The Middle School Talent Show is coming up! It will take place on Monday, May 19th. We look forward to seeing all the wonderful talent OMS has to offer!
Practices for ANY 6th, 7th, or 8th grader interested in being part of the OMS Color Guard (flags) that perform with the marching band have begun. No experience is necessary. If you have any questions please contact me at raymondr@oskycsd.org. Future dates are: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:15 am till 8am until May 1st (including May 1st).
Student Council will be holding a pop tab contest now through the end of April. Each Advisory will collect pop top tabs, and the Advisory that wins the most wins a breakfast of donuts, milk, and juice.
Reserve your copy of the 2024-2025 OMS Yearbook! Yearbooks are now $15, as the early bird special is over. You may purchase your yearbook online or with cash or check in the office. Order your yearbooks with this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02446730
Summer Camp information is starting to come in! Be sure to check the district’s website for all kind of flyers for kids of all ages! See below:
*WPU Applied Technology Summer Camp will be June 16-19 from 8-noon. This is a 4 day hands on experience camp where students explore technology, solve problems and design solutions with guidance from WPU instructors. Activities include CAD, plastic injection, molding, woodworking and electronics - an exciting chance to create, innovate and have fun. Registration is $150. RSVP by June 8. Registration link is www.wmpenn.edu/event/applied-technology-summer-camp-2025/
smithj@wmpenn.edu 641-670-1098
*Drivers Education information: This summer’s only session will begin May 29th and will cost $395 with Free and Reduced options available. There will be both online classroom instruction and driving sessions. All forms/payment will need to be returned to Beck Gatton at the high school (gattonb@oskycsd.org) Full payment must be received by May 22, to guarantee a seat! Questions can be directed to Mr. Rob Campbell at: campbellr@oskycsd.org Pick up a SALMON colored flyer today, that has more event and payment instructions.
After School CLUBS info: Our adult-supervised and instructed classes will meet weekly. Here’s what we’re offering this school year:
Monday - Art Club 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Monday - Battle of the Books 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Monday - Ricochet Program 3:30 - 4:30
Tuesday - Game Club/Chess 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Wednesday - Cooking Club 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Thursday - Golf Club 3:30-4:30 PM
Thursday - K-Pop/Dance Club 3:30 - 4:30
Friday - NO Clubs on Friday’s
Lunch: Orange chicken with fried brown rice and fortune cookie OR cheeseburger or spicy chicken sandwich with seasoned potato wedges
Other Daily items include: Pizza, taco Bar plus fresh fruits, vegetables and milk each day!
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.
This week:
April 24: OMS boys track at Knoxville High School 4:30, bus 3, dismiss 2:50
April 24: OMS girls track at Grinnell HS 4:30, bus 2:45, dismiss at 2:35
April 25: 8th grade tours of OHS - am
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!
Next Week:
April 28: OMS Home Boys Track Meet at Lacey Complex 4:30
April 29: 5th - 8th grade concert at GDA 7 pm
April 30: 2:30 dismissal for teacher professional development
May 1: OMS boys track at Chariton HS 4:30, bus 2:30, dismiss 2:20
May 1: OMS girls track at Knoxville MS 4:30, bus 3, dismiss 2:50
May 1: 4th - 8th grade Orchestra Concert 6:30 PM at GDA
May 2: OMS Band at Tulip Time parade - bus 1pm - 4:30 PM
Coming Up:
OMS Baseball practice begins May 19th after school and will run 3:45 - 5:15. The location will either be at OHS baseball field or at Lacey complex - depending on availability. Messages will be shared with team players and parents via TEAMREACH once the season has begun.
Note this message from our district office: “The last day of school this year will be Wednesday, May 28, with a three-hour early dismissal for students.”
(OMS student release will be with our 12:30 bell schedule)
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