Oskaloosa Public Schools received grief kits from Brooklyn Hayes, funded by a grant from Mahaska CPPC (Community Partnerships for Protecting Children) in collaboration with Mahaska KIND. 👏
These kits, designed to help children and teens process various types of grief, contain books covering topics such as pregnancy and infant loss, the loss of a loved one, suicide, SIDS, NICU experiences, and guidance on discussing death with curious children. 🫶
Each grief kit includes tools, activities, coloring pages, fidget items, handouts for parents, information about support groups, art supplies, and journal prompts. The kits also provide school staff with resources to better assist students dealing with grief.
Thank YOU, Brooklyn Hayes, for your donation! 💗
🏀✨ Yesterday was a slam dunk as OMS students had the opportunity to have lunch with the OHS girls basketball team! 🌟 It was an inspiring moment for our middle school students to connect with the high school students and they enjoyed it.
🍽️ Students from Team 7/8 enjoyed a meal with the school resource officer, Logan Nord, in a monthly event in collaboration with law enforcement! The purpose is to learn about law enforcement and fellowship with Officer Nord. 👮
Principal Scholes joined the group to celebrate the recognized students.
What a week for OMS students in the PACER fitness test!
🌟 Colt ran his way to 5th all-time for 6th grade with 111 laps!
🌟 Wesley ran his way onto the 7th-grade boys' all-time top 10 list with 110 laps!
Congratulations to these two Osky Indians!
The OMS German class recently went on a delicious adventure! 🍝🇩🇪 Students made Sphaghettieis, a spaghetti ice cream and German speciality made of frozen whipped cream, ice cream, strawberry sauce, and white chocolate shavings. Spaghettieis pros in the making – who knew learning could be this tasty?
Thank you to all who joined us for the 7th/8th Grade Choir/Band/Orchestra Concert last night at the George Daily Auditorium! We couldn't be prouder of our students’ musical talents!! 🤩🎵
If you missed the concert or want to relive the magic, check out a video of the concert here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu2_XHQvzXo&t=12s
🌟 Join the Oskaloosa Middle School Student Services in spreading holiday cheer and positivity! Our annual fundraiser is back, and it's all about giving back to our wonderful school community. Last year, thanks to your generous support, we were able to provide 430 acts of service, experiences, gifts, and prizes to individuals. 🎁
Let's make this holiday season even brighter! Please consider contributing by December 1, 2023, via cash or check. You can find all the contact information you need on the flyer. Together, we can make a difference and create memorable moments for our school community. 🎉
This weekend, on November 4th, Mr. Fash and Mr. Jenkinson took 14 OMS students to Mayem Comics in Clive to participate in a My Hero Academia tournament! The students were gifted with many free card packs for being in the tournament, and other people from different areas gave the students their overflow of cards.
These OMS students had a ton of fun! We also want to thank an anonymous donor who paid the entry fee to the tournament. It is greatly appreciated!
🥞 Every Friday in November, the ACSI Team at OMS is providing Flannels and Flapjacks for staff. Staff get to wear their favorite flannel and spend time with other staff members over a hearty flapjack breakfast! This is held from 7:00am to 7:45 a.m. before school in Mr. Richardson's FCS kitchen.
ACSI is our Admin, Counselors, Success Coaches and Instructional Coaches. The team consists of Mr. Scholes, Mr. Gingerich, Mrs. Brummell, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Maddy, Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Kaisand, and Mrs. Stek.
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! 🥳
🎉 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! 🤩
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. 👏
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
🎉 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! 🤩
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!
