Announcements Monday 10/27/2025:
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 October 27th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Blayne F. Have a wonderful birthday Blayne!
A couple of issues have been cropping up:
No gum. It is getting on the carpet and onto people's clothes. It is in the handbook that it is not permitted in school.
Please stop putting pencils in the latch of your lockers. If your locker is not locked it cannot protect your personal belongings. You are responsible for the security of your own belongings.
There will be arts and crafts practice after school this afternoon for the X-Country team to make team awards!
There is still 1 more day to bring in your carved or painted pumpkins for the competition. Bring them in tomorrow before 8am to be in the contest. Prizes will be given after the 5th hour.
As Halloween approaches, just a reminder about costumes:
No full face masks or covered faces.
No weapons or gore.
No inflatable costumes during school.
Costumes must meet the school dress code. Check it out on the school website in the handbook if you are not sure about that.
There will be a costume contest - the best costume, the most unique and the best duo or group.
The Halloween Party is next Friday from 3-4:30, tickets will be $3 and are available on the day in the morning, or at lunch.
8th Graders: The Career Expo is coming up next week on Thursday, November 6th. If you haven't already done so, please turn in your permission slips. Only students who we can verify have parent permission by turning in a slip will be allowed to attend.
The winner of the coin wars will be announced tomorrow morning.
LUNCH:
Sloppy joe, french fries, peach cup 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: Which horror movie features creepy twins in The Overlook hotel?
Answer: The Shining
Class: Mrs. Miller
Note: The 1980 horror movie The Shining is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, it was inspired by a nightmare that he had during his stay at the, nearly deserted, Stanley Hotel in Colorado, on a winter break.
Have a marvelous Monday everybody!
Announcements Tuesday 10/28/2025:
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 October 28th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Hunter H. and Josh W. Have a wonderful birthday guys!
Be sure to attend the Marauder Cup to cheer on our middle school soccer players tonight at 7pm.
We will combine middle school boys and girls to create four equally matched co-ed teams. Then play three, 15 minute round robin games to determine a champion.
There is free admission for elementary and middle school students, as well as anyone who wears an OE soccer jersey.
Players, bring your jersey and please arrive at 6pm to be placed on teams and help set up the fields. We also need HS players to either coach teams or ref games.
As Halloween approaches, just a reminder about costumes:
No full face masks or covered faces.
No weapons or gore.
No inflatable costumes during school.
Costumes must meet the school dress code. Check it out on the school website in the handbook if you are not sure about that.
There will be a costume contest - the best costume, the most unique and the best duo or group.
The Halloween Party is next Friday from 3-4:30, tickets will be $3 and are available on the day in the morning, or at lunch.
8th Graders: The Career Expo is coming up next week on Thursday, November 6th. If you haven't already done so, please turn in your permission slips. Only students who we can verify have parent permission by turning in a slip will be allowed to attend.
LUNCH:
Chicken Cheese Crispitos, beans, mandarin oranges and milk.
Have a terrific Tuesday everybody and remember it may not be easy but it will definitely be worth it!
Announcements Wednesday 10/29/2025:
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 Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Ketlei L. Hope that you have a terrific day Ketlei!
Have an amazing time on your fieldtrip 7th grade!
The pumpkin carving and painting competition results are being compiled and will be released tomorrow.
As Halloween approaches, just a reminder about costumes:
No full face masks or covered faces.
No weapons or gore.
No inflatable costumes during school.
Costumes must meet the school dress code. Check it out on the school website in the handbook if you are not sure about that.
There will be a costume contest - the best costume, the most unique and the best duo or group.
The Halloween Party is Friday from 3-4:30, tickets will be $3 and are available on the day in the morning, or at lunch.
8th Graders: The Career Expo is coming up next week on Thursday, November 6th. If you haven't already done so, please turn in your permission slips. Only students who we can verify have parent permission by turning in a slip will be allowed to attend.
LUNCH:
Baked potato bar, pulled pork, mixed fruit, fruit bread and milk.
Let’s do a bonus Halloween Ms Holley’s Chuckle Time:
Question: How did the witch know that the ghost was lying?
Answer: She could see right through him.
Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody! We’re halfway there so let’s make the rest of this week really count!
Announcements Thursday 10/30/2025:
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, October 30th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Kaden S. Have an amazing day Kaden!
Chess Club is after school this afternoon.
Last night, the Marauder Cross Country team wrapped up their season with their annual team banquet — celebrating another incredible year of hard work, friendship, and fast finishes!
Drew J. took home several big honors, including the coveted Pineapple Chicken Award and the title of Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion — ending Isabelle I. two-year reign!
Bella S. earned both the Best Teammate and Heart of a Champion awards — for the second year in a row!
If you weren’t able to attend, Coach Snyder will deliver your certificate later today.
Congratulations, Marauders — and until next year, may the power of the pineapple (pause) chicken be with you!
The winners of Coin Wars are MSU with a total of $68.89 while UofM have a total of $51.63. This meant a total of $120.52 raised by the Leadership Class.
Tomorrow is Halloween and we have a final reminder about costumes:
No full face masks or covered faces.
No weapons or gore.
No inflatable costumes during school.
Costumes must meet the school dress code. Check it out on the school website in the handbook if you are not sure about that.
The Halloween Party is tomorrow from 3-4:30, tickets will be for sale in the lobby in the morning and at lunch and are $3. Pick up is at 4:30pm and is through the bus parking lot exit.
We have the winners of the pumpkin carving and painting competition. Every person who participated gets a candy bar. The winners each receive a candy bar and a $15 gift certificate. Huge thanks to the Stu Council and all the participants for bringing the Halloween vibe to the lobby.
Winners are:
Carved: Maddi Irland #13 Scary Toothpick Face
Painted: Bryleigh & Bentley Nidefski #1 Alien Spaceship
Most Creative: KyLynn Salyer #2 Tangled Tower
Honorable Mention: Kaytriel Darling #12 Bubbling Cauldron
Everyone who brought in a pumpkin please come on down to the lobby at this time to claim your candy and get your photo taken.
LUNCH:
Bosco sticks, red pepper slices, strawberries and milk.
We will have concessions tomorrow during the Halloween Party, there will be no early release for a sugar sling!
Have a tremendous Thursday everybody! Let’s make today RIDICULOUSLY amazing!
Announcements Friday 10/31/2025:
Good morning staff and students! Happy Halloween and 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 October 31st, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
A reminder that we have a no-touching policy. There’s lots of affection being demonstrated in the hallways and reported to the office. We love that y’all are getting on so well but remember: No hugging or hand-holding!
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 - Ellie H & Thomas C
7th - Maggie M & Grant W
8th - Drew J & Sofia C
Marauder of the Month:
6th - Reagan C & Jayden C
7th - Isabella W & Jackson K
8th - Wade Snider & Lillian Miller
Please come on down to the lobby for your certificate and to have a photo taken.
LUNCH:
Orange chicken, brown rice, oriental slaw, watermelon 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: What do vegetarian zombies eat?
Answer: Graaaaaaains!
& a bonus Halloween joke:
Question: What do you call 2 witches living in a haunted house??
Answer: Broommates!
Have a fantastic Friday everybody! It looks like today is a great day to have a great day!!