Announcements Monday 09/08/2025:
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 8th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
No birthdays today.
FFA members, your application and deposits to attend the fall leadership conference are due tomorrow with your next meeting on Thursday.
Attention 7th & 8th graders: If you are interested in joining Student Council this year, applications can be picked up in the office. Applications are due in the office by this Friday. Any questions, see Mrs. Willbanks. Student Council is open this fall to the 7th & 8th graders only, then in the spring, 6th graders can apply & participate too once they have this whole middle school thing figured out.
This week is Homecoming Week and we will be having a Spirit Week to celebrate.
Today is Builders vs Bosses
Tomorrow is Bright Lights Day with 6th grade dressing in red, 7th in yellow and 8th in green.
Wednesday is Opposites Day - so grab a pal and be opposites.
Thursday is Patriot Day - red, white and blue or the Stars and Stripes are the order of the day.
Friday is Go Marauders!! Wear your OE Spirit Wear or our Blue and Gold colors.
LUNCH:
Chicken tenders, diner roll, carrot sticks, pears and milk.
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: In the Pixar movie ‘Brave’ a spell from a witch hidden in a cake turned the victim into what animal?
Answer: A bear.
Class: Snyder
Note: After Merida learned that the old woman in the cottage that the Will O' the Wisps led her to is a witch she asked her to give her a spell; to change her mother so she doesn't have to marry one of the lords' sons.
Have a marvelous Monday everybody!
Announcements Tuesday 09/09/2025:
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 9th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to A’Launey R. Have a wonderful birthday A’Launey!
We have a 1:55pm early release for X Country today as the team travels to Birch Run. We wish you abundant luck guys!
There is a Cheer Camp for any students interested in OE Cheer on Mon Sep 22nd and Wed 24th from 6-7:30pm. Money must be turned in to the Middle School office by Friday or you will forfeit the right to a T-Shirt.
FFA members, your next meeting is this Thursday at 7:30am.
Attention 7th & 8th graders: If you are interested in joining Student Council this year, applications can be picked up in the office. Applications are due in the office by this Friday. Any questions, see Mrs. Willbanks.
This week is Homecoming Week and we will be having a Spirit Week to celebrate.
Today is Bright Lights Day with 6th grade dressing in red, 7th in yellow and 8th in green.
Tomorrow is Opposites Day - so grab a pal and be opposites or deck yourself out in opposites.
Thursday is Patriot Day - red, white and blue or the Stars and Stripes are the order of the day.
Friday is Go Marauders!! Wear your OE Spirit Wear or our Blue and Gold colors.
LUNCH:
Beef nachos, beans, applesauce and milk.
Have a terrific Tuesday everybody and remember it may not be easy but it will definitely be worth it!
Announcements Wednesday 09/10/2025:
Good morning staff and students! Since it is Opposites Day today, we have a student to read our announcements. Take it away Adam J.!
Today is Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge. I pledge allegiance…..
Happy Birthday today to Teighlor S.. Hope that you have a terrific day Teighlor!
"Are you ready to challenge your mind and sharpen your skills? The Middle School Chess Team is about to start the 2025-2026 season!!
Chess is a game of strategy, focus, and fun—and no experience is required. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, everyone is welcome.
The team will meet after school on Thursdays, 3-5, in room 103, starting September 25th. There will be a mandatory parent meeting on September 18th. Join us, make new friends, and show off your brainpower! Stop outside Mr. Elliott’s room and see if you can solve the daily chess puzzle and win a prize.
If you’re interested, see Mr.Elliott for more details.
Don’t miss out—checkmate your way into the team!"
Any students interested in OE Cheer Camp must turn money in to the office by Friday.
FFA members, you have a meeting tomorrow at 7:30am.
7th & 8th grade students who are interested in joining Student Council this year can pick up applications in the office. They must be returned by this Friday. Any questions, see Mrs. Willbanks.
Tomorrow’s Homecoming Spirit Day is Patriot Day - red, white and blue or the Stars and Stripes are the order of the day.
Friday is Go Marauders!! Wear your OE Spirit Wear or our Blue and Gold colors.
We have Student Challenge tomorrow morning in the IC.
LUNCH:
Italian sub, side salad, fruit slushie and milk.
It’s Hump Day and we now have the inspirational quote of the week from Karen Salmansohn to get you over the hump:
Quote: "Be a no-drama llama. Don't create it. And don't invite it. Plus, don't associate with it,"
Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody! We’re halfway there so let’s make the rest of this week really count!
Announcements Thursday 09/11/2025:
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 11th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Michael K.. Have a wonderful birthday guys!
8th Grade Boys Basketball Players: There will be a meeting Tuesday at lunch with Coach Walker in Mr. Brown's room. Please be there at the start of lunch.
Middle School Chess Team are looking for strategic minds.
The team will meet after school on Thursdays, 3-5, in room 103, starting September 25th. There will be a mandatory parent meeting on September 18th. Stop outside Mr. Elliott’s room and see if you can solve the daily chess puzzle and win a prize.
Any students interested in OE Cheer Camp must turn money in to the office by tomorrow.
7th & 8th grade students who are interested in joining Student Council this year applications must be returned to the office by tomorrow. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Willbanks.
Tomorrow is our Homecoming Game! Wear your OE Spirit Wear or our Blue and Gold colors. Come out to cheer on your OE teams at the parade on Friday and support your football team
LUNCH:
Cheese or pepperoni pizza, green beans, pineapple and milk.
We will have concessions tomorrow at the end of the day so bring your monies for the sugar sling!
It’s Thankful Thursday and I think we can all be thankful for the fact that colors are starting to turn but the weather is still glorious!
Have a tremendous Thursday everybody! Let’s make today RIDICULOUSLY amazing!
Announcements Friday 09/12/2025:
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 12th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Abby R. and to Tiana C. over the weekend. We also have a very special staff birthday over the weekend. Our very own queen of the 7th grade, wonderfully creative, bard of poetry and the biggest heart that you will ever find, Mrs Willbanks!!! Have an amazing birthday Mrs Willbanks!
8th Grade Boys Basketball Players: There will be a meeting Tuesday at lunch with Coach Walker in Mr. Brown's room. Please be there at the start of lunch.
Middle School Chess Team will meet after school on Thursdays, 3-5, in room 103, starting September 25th. There will be a mandatory parent meeting on September 18th.
Any students interested in OE Cheer Camp must turn money in to the office today.
7th & 8th grade students who are interested in joining Student Council this year applications must be returned to the office today
A quick shoutout to our X Country team for their meet yesterday. They faced some pretty tough competition from the Lansing area but absolutely held their own! On the boys’ side, 4 out of our 6 runners hit personal records, including Drew J.. On the girls’ side, even with a couple of injuries and some tough breathing conditions, we had a few standout performances and a new PR for Addie K.. Great job to all of our runners! Take the day off and enjoy Homecoming.
Speaking of which:
Come out tonight to see the Homecoming parade and go to the game!
LUNCH:
Chicken patty sandwich, french fries, grapes and milk.
We have the sugar sling at the end of the day.
And now it’s time for the best time of the week, Ms. Holley’s Chuckle Time:
Question: Why did the soccer player bring string to the game?
Answer: So that he could tie the score.
Have a fantastic Friday everybody! It looks like today is a great day to have a great day!!