Friday, Oct 17
B Day
The 8th-grade girls closed out their volleyball season at home last night against the Knoxville Panthers. The A1 girls won 2 of their 3 games by scores of 21-16, 23-21, and 5-15. Top stats came from Bella Stewart with 100% serving, two aces, and two assists; Lylah Hughes with one ace and two assists; Raelie Wyatt with 100% serving, three aces, and two kills; Kennedy Hicks with one touch block, one block, and one kill; Addy Sytsma with two touch blocks, one block, one assist, and one kill; Maryn Scott with 100% serving; Lucy Clark with one kill; and Alayna Sheets with 100% serving. The A2 team lost all three of their games by scores of 12-21, 6-21, and 8-15. Stat contributors were Maryn Scott with 100% serving and two aces; Lucy Clark, Ava McDonald, and Olivia Doll with one ace apiece; Anna Smith with one touch block; Natalie Harbour with two digs; and Aubree Leatherman and Natalie McBurney with one dig apiece.
The B-team girls brought the energy and rebounded from an early loss to win the next three sets. Scores were 18-21, 25-23, 21-16, and 21-17. Top stats came from Grace Wright with six aces and a kill; Hadlee Dykstra with five aces and four kills; Ava Ritz with four aces, two kills, and two assists; Madi Hansen with four aces and a kill; Evelyn Schakel with two aces and a kill; Ashanti Mackerl with two aces, an assist, and a kill; Kiersten DeWitt with an ace and three kills; Kaatja VanEe with an assist and three kills; Maddison Johannes with one kill; and Ella Shepherd with one kill. The coaches want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting the team over the season. Go Indians! Coach Sytsma and Coach Gritters
7th and 8th grade wrestling meeting is TODAY/FRIDAY after school until 4:15. Please meet in the OMS wrestling room - per Coach Bret Sams.
After School Clubs run from 3:30 - 4:30 PM with Wednesday’s club time running from 2:30 - 3:30PM. Please have rides ready at 4:30. Any questions may be directed to Tom Jenkinson in room 104.
*No After School Club on Monday the 20th and Thursday the 23rd due to PT conferences.
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: meatballs marinara with whole grain dinner roll and steamed peas
Plus there’s always pizza, Grill items, taco Bar, and On The Go foods with fresh fruits, vegetables and milk each day!
Coming up:
Mon 20th: Full day of school with Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:00 - 7:30 PM. Come and go at a time that works best for you and your family.
Mon 20th: Winter Sports practices begin for Girls Basketball plus Boys and Girls Wrestling.
Mon 20th: No Art Club today
Tues 21st:
Wed 22nd: 2:30 dismissal for teacher professional development
Thurs 23rd: 12:30 dismissal at OMS with Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:30 - 7:30 PM.
Thurs 23rd: OMS Fun Night 4:30 - 6:30 PM
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.