OEMS Announcements

Announcements Monday 9/25/2023: 

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 September 25th, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

No middle school students are to use the vending machine or cafeteria in the HS.  You may not be in the HS unless you have a class.  Even if you have a class you may not ever use the vending machine or cafeteria in the HS.

Reminder that there is no chess club this afternoon after school.

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: How many total Division 1 National Championships and Super Bowls has Michigan Coach Jim Harbough won?

Answer: Zero

Class: Willbanks

Have a marvelous Monday everybody!

Announcements Tuesday 09/26/2023: 

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 September 26th, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Just a reminder, doors open at 7:20am and not before.  Student council also are able to enter at 7:20 and will not be late for the meeting.

We are seeing an uptick in colds and other illnesses as the weather changes.  Please be extra mindful of not touching your eyes, nose or mouth, washing your hands and sanitizing if washing is not an option.

We have a X country meet at Lakeville today.  Our bus leaves at 2:10pm  There will be an early release at 1:55pm for runners.

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

Announcements Wednesday 09/27/2023: 

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, September 27th,  2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to AnnaMarie R.  We hope that you have a terrific day Hon!

The cafeteria yesterday was left with garbage on tables and all over the floor.  All areas must be cleared before leaving.  It’s not okay to leave your garbage for other people to clean.  

MS wrestling will be starting October 23rd after school in the MS cafeteria from 3:30-5:30pm, with Coach Potter.  A sports physical must be turned in to the office in order to practice.

Student Challenge will be held in the IC tomorrow morning @ 7:25am.  All are welcome!

It’s Hump Day and we now have the inspirational quote of the week to get you over the hump:

Quote:“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ―Aristotle

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

Announcements Thursday 09/28/2023: 

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 Thursday, September 28th, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Autumn B. Hope that you have a fantastic birthday Autumn!

The Cross country team was competing in Lakeville on Tuesday. New runners Logan S, Katelynn G, Maddi I, and Elizabeth K all ran well in their first race. We are no longer taking any new runners. If you are interested Track and field is in the spring.

Middle School Wrestling, with Coach Potter, begins October 23rd from 3:30-5:30pm, in the middle school cafeteria. You must have a sports physical on file to wrestle.  Sign ups are in the MS office.

We will be administering RCADS during 1st hour today.

Have a tremendous Thursday everybody!  Let’s make today RIDICULOUSLY amazing!

Announcements Friday 09/29/2023: 

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 Friday, September 29th, 2023.  Please stand for the pledge…..

A reminder that cutting in line is neither kind, nor respectful to your classmates.  Do not cut at breakfast, lunch, or any other time.

OEMS Student Council will be having a Michigan vs Michigan St. Coin War starting next week, October 2nd through October 20th. Containers will be placed outside of the MS office doors if you wish to donate. Dollar bills will subtract from the other team's total, and coins will add to your team's total. All proceeds will go towards planning MS events for the school year. 

Any 7th and 8th grade boys interested in basketball this year, please sign up in the office.

There will be a quick meeting Wednesday morning at 7:40 about middle school boys basketball.  8th Grade will meet in Mr. Belill's room and 7th Grade will meet in Mr. Latz's room.

Middle School Wrestling, with Coach Potter, begins October 23rd from 3:30-5:30pm, in the middle school cafeteria. You must have a sports physical on file to wrestle.  Sign ups are in the MS office.

We are so proud to announce the following students who are being recognized for their academic effort and achievements and for their great classroom citizenship in the Student of the Month and the Marauder of the Month:

Student of the Month:

6th - Sofia C & Wesley O

7th - Lydia L & Brady L

8th - Claire F & Dominic M

Marauder of the Month:

6th - Ryan F & Daniel W

7th - AnnaMarie R & Maxwell P

8th - Jami-Lee M & Logan S

Could these students please come to the office, at this time,  to receive a certificate and have a photo taken.

We also have the staff Marauder of the Month to announce.  You voted and the results are in; we want to recognize the hard work, endless kindness and tireless efforts of Mrs. Pontack in the office.  We are so thankful for everything that you do for all of us Mrs. Pontack!

And finally it’s time for the best time of the week, Ms. Holley’s Chuckle Time & this one is a gift from Mrs. Duckert:

Have a fantastic Friday everybody!   It looks like today is a great day to have a great day!!