OEMS Announcements

Announcements Monday 08/28/2023: 

Good morning staff and students!  Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world.  Today is Monday August 28th, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

If you are interested in joining Student Council, applications are available in the MS office. All applications are due Thursday, August 31st. 

Practices for 7th and 8th grade girls basketball begin after school from 3-5pm.

Any students interested in running cross country can sign up in the main office.  Must have a physical on file before beginning practice.  Practice will begin Wednesday, August 30th.

Don’t forget that picture day is tomorrow.   Pictures can be ordered online at Canfield Jenkins with the code ospgo.com/1q0j

NWEA testing is Wednesday and Thursday.  Math is on Wed and Reading is Thursday.  All students test with their 1st hour teachers.

And now it’s time for Manic Mystery Monday so pop your thinking caps on and teachers dial 1420 when you have heard the entire question and your class has an answer:

Question:What is the name of Elvis Presley’s home in Memphis

Answer: Graceland

Class: Grandstaff

Notes: Graceland is a mansion on 13.8 acres of land.  Elvis is buried there as well as his parents, grandma, grandson and daughter.

Have a marvelous Monday everybody!

Announcements Tuesday 08/29/2023: 

Good morning staff and students!  Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world.  Today is Tuesday August 29th, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to our 6th grade Science and all things Agricultural wizard, not to mention all round great person, Mrs Miller. Have a wonderful Mrs Miller!

If you are interested in joining Student Council, applications are available in the MS office. All applications are due Thursday, August 31st. 

Any students interested in running cross country can sign up in the main office.  You must have a physical on file before beginning practice.  Practice will begin Wednesday, August 30th. There will be a quick meeting during all lunches.

Anyone interested in joining the Chess Team please see Mr. Elliott.

Don’t forget that picture day is today.   Pictures can still be ordered online at Canfield Jenkins with the code ospgo.com/1q0j

NWEA testing is tomorrow  and Thursday.  Math is on Wed and Reading is Thursday.  All students test with their 1st hour teachers.  Please be here by 7:55am, ready to get started.

Have a terrific Tuesday everybody and remember it may not be easy but it will definitely be worth it!

Announcements Wednesday 08/30/2023: 

Good morning staff and students!  Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world.  Today is Wednesday 30th August, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Brianne F.  Hope that you have a terrific day Sunshine!

If you are interested in joining Student Council, applications are available in the MS office. All applications are due tomorrow.

Student Challenge starts tomorrow morning at 7:25 It’s in the cafe area of the IC. All are welcome, even if you can’t make it right at 7:25. Student Challenge is a Thursday morning student group that eats treats, plays games, & grows their faith. Come check it out!

Cross Country practice begins after school.  You can still sign up in the MS office.   You must have a physical on file before beginning practice.  

Anyone interested in joining the Chess Team please see Mr. Elliott.

A wee reminder that we have no school on Friday or Monday for the Labor Day holiday.

We have the Hump Day inspirational quote of the week to get you over the hump.  This one is from Mahatma Gandhi

Quote:

That’s topical given the fact that you all have NWEA testing this morning.  Give it your best effort!

Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody!  We’re halfway there so let’s make the rest of this week really count!

Announcements Thursday 08/31/23: 

Good morning staff and students!  Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world.  Today is Thursday August 31st, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday to Thomas W, Darby W, Carson O and Graice H over the long weekend. Hope that you have a fantastic birthday guys!  Also Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tuma our 8th grade SPED teacher who does everything and anything for the school, to help us all out.  We are so thankful to have you Mrs. Tuma.  Happy Birthday!

A huge thank you to Mrs. Rambo, one of our lunch ladies, who is retiring today after 19 ½ years with the school, looking after thousands of kiddos at lunchtime with a smile, a kind heart and an awesome eye for decorating the kitchen for all the seasons.  We’ll miss you Mrs. Rambo.

CC practice will be from 3:15pm - 4pm today.  But we'll be back at it on Tuesday from 3:15 - 4:45pm.  Still not too late to join.  Must have that physical though.

It’s the last day of the week and time for Ms. Holley’s Chuckle Time.  The best time of the week, obviously!! 

Finally, I’ve been so impressed with how great everyone is doing, following expectations in all the different ways that your teachers have been talking about.  Keep up the good work - Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Your Best!!  Go Marauders!!!

Have a tremendous Thursday everybody!  Remember there’s no school tomorrow or Monday so let’s make today RIDICULOUSLY amazing!