Middle School News & Announcements
MS News & Announcements
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The winning legacy of our cross country programs continue at OMS this fall.
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![collage photos of Remy Coburn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726743385/otsegopsorg/dtttcthejdh38xh2kjea/RemyCoburncollage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726743385/otsegopsorg/dtttcthejdh38xh2kjea/RemyCoburncollage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726743385/otsegopsorg/dtttcthejdh38xh2kjea/RemyCoburncollage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726743385/otsegopsorg/dtttcthejdh38xh2kjea/RemyCoburncollage.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726743385/otsegopsorg/dtttcthejdh38xh2kjea/RemyCoburncollage.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726743385/otsegopsorg/dtttcthejdh38xh2kjea/RemyCoburncollage.png","width":2000}])
What impact does Purple Week have? Otsego 7th grader, Remy Coburn, is undergoing brain cancer treatment; her family sees first-hand how important research advances can be to a devastating diagnosis.
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All of your back-to-school information in one place! Check out orientation details, school supply lists, calendars and more!
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Check out the dates, locations and times where you can get FREE meals this summer and visit the Bookin' Bus!
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It's time to register for our Big Dawg Summer Sports Camps! There are great camps for kids of all ages!
![kids cheer after winning a game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702294439/otsegopsorg/lyfcysyyn4lxeqlp4u6j/decCKHgame.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1702294439/otsegopsorg/lyfcysyyn4lxeqlp4u6j/decCKHgame.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1702294439/otsegopsorg/lyfcysyyn4lxeqlp4u6j/decCKHgame.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1702294439/otsegopsorg/lyfcysyyn4lxeqlp4u6j/decCKHgame.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1702294439/otsegopsorg/lyfcysyyn4lxeqlp4u6j/decCKHgame.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1702294439/otsegopsorg/lyfcysyyn4lxeqlp4u6j/decCKHgame.jpg","width":2200}])
A new month means another OMS assembly to highlight the Capturing Kids’ Hearts Word of the month and their Students of the Month.
![Michael Miller with entire FIRST group at the Space Force]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701101532/otsegopsorg/zk0p9zjxfzfrnqdcbcrt/spaceforce-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701101532/otsegopsorg/zk0p9zjxfzfrnqdcbcrt/spaceforce-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701101532/otsegopsorg/zk0p9zjxfzfrnqdcbcrt/spaceforce-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701101532/otsegopsorg/zk0p9zjxfzfrnqdcbcrt/spaceforce-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701101532/otsegopsorg/zk0p9zjxfzfrnqdcbcrt/spaceforce-1.jpg","width":1600}])
Michael Miller, who oversees the middle and high school robotics teams, had a rare opportunity to see the world of robotics in a different way thanks to the FIRST organization.
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Racing gives fans a rush - it's a sport that is fast and fun, and full of STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math.
![Kids running toward pile of shoes at assembly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695310961/otsegopsorg/ytc5kjcjelp7wda75x6y/ckhseptassembly.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695310961/otsegopsorg/ytc5kjcjelp7wda75x6y/ckhseptassembly.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695310961/otsegopsorg/ytc5kjcjelp7wda75x6y/ckhseptassembly.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695310961/otsegopsorg/ytc5kjcjelp7wda75x6y/ckhseptassembly.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695310961/otsegopsorg/ytc5kjcjelp7wda75x6y/ckhseptassembly.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695310961/otsegopsorg/ytc5kjcjelp7wda75x6y/ckhseptassembly.jpg","width":2200}])
OMS introduced the new “Capturing Kids’ Hearts” word of the month in a fun way - it was a race to learn about empathy.
![CKH National Showcase School logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684337298/otsegopsorg/zxti19k4aptlpuwjuroq/CKHNSSLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684337298/otsegopsorg/zxti19k4aptlpuwjuroq/CKHNSSLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684337298/otsegopsorg/zxti19k4aptlpuwjuroq/CKHNSSLogo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684337298/otsegopsorg/zxti19k4aptlpuwjuroq/CKHNSSLogo.png","width":1118}])
Otsego Middle School was named a National CKH Showcase School for the 4th year in a row.
![field trip graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682020584/otsegopsorg/h67qa0nspucqv2ufbnpi/field-trip.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682020584/otsegopsorg/h67qa0nspucqv2ufbnpi/field-trip.png","width":377}])
The last full day of school is OMS field trip day! This year that date falls on June 6th. Find info and links here!
![collage of photos of kindness activities from story]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676063909/otsegopsorg/gfqaglrv4ocmvmaskunw/OMSKindness.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676063909/otsegopsorg/gfqaglrv4ocmvmaskunw/OMSKindness.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676063909/otsegopsorg/gfqaglrv4ocmvmaskunw/OMSKindness.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676063909/otsegopsorg/gfqaglrv4ocmvmaskunw/OMSKindness.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1676063909/otsegopsorg/gfqaglrv4ocmvmaskunw/OMSKindness.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676063909/otsegopsorg/gfqaglrv4ocmvmaskunw/OMSKindness.png","width":2000}])
Everywhere you look at OMS there are positive messages encouraging kindness. Kindness is the Capturing Kids’ Hearts Leadworthy Character Word of the Month and students and staff are embracing its power to the fullest! Here are a few ways our students were embracing kindness this week.
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National Honor Society students are turning their attention to the homeless as winter settles in, launching a Share the Warmth campaign.
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OMS 8th graders participated in the Art Pals Postcard Exchange with kids from Hawaii.