Ovid-Elsie Area Schools

Announcements Monday 04/20/2026: 

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 April 20th, 2026.  Please stand for the pledge…..

There is an early release tomorrow at 11:15 am.

LUNCH:

Cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, 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: What is the smallest country in the world?

Answer: Vatican City.

Class: 

Note: Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, covering only about 0.17 to 0.27 square miles (0.44–0.49) and located entirely within the city of Rome, Italy. With a population of roughly 800–900, it is also the smallest in terms of population. It is an independent city-state acting as the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church.

Have a marvelous Monday everybody!

Announcements Tuesday 04/21/2026: 

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 April 21st, 2026.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Lucas B. Have a wonderful birthday Lucas!

We have an early release today @ 11:15am.  

Because of the early release MSTEP Social Studies 8th Grade has been POSTPONED to tomorrow.  Tomorrow morning the Zen Den will be available for our 8th graders taking the Social Studies MSTEP. The Zen Den is a space designed to help students gather their thoughts before testing and to help students decompress after testing. The Zen Den will be  located in the IC classroom. Morning Zen Den will be open from 7:30 - 7:50 am.  

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

Announcements Wednesday 04/22/2026: 

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, April 22nd, 2026.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Olivia C. & Taylor S.  Hope that you have a terrific day guys!

Today, the Zen Den will be available in the IC classroom for our 8th graders taking the Social Studies MSTEP. Students may visit the Zen Den after testing from 10-10:30am and 1 - 2 pm using the Zen Den passes from your teacher. Students will be limited to 10-15 minutes per visit to allow other students to take a break.

Track announcement:

Good morning, Marauders!

Yesterday, our middle school track and field team competed at home and we have some big achievements to celebrate.

First, a new school record! Bella S. broke the 8th grade girls 400m dash record with a time of 1:05.58, taking down the previous record set just last year. Congratulations, Bella!

We also had three performances qualify for the Mid Michigan Megastar Meet. Bella S. in the 400m dash, Isabella I. in the pole vault at seven feet, and the girls 4x200 relay team of Bella S., Lauren F., Trinadee M., and Raven P. all hit qualifying standards.

Other first-place finishes on the day included Ethan J. winning both the 55m and 200m hurdles, Raven P. in the 200m dash, Sofia C. in the 800m run, Elizabeth K. in both the 55m hurdles and shot put, Abby R. in the long jump, and both the girls 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams.

Let's give our track team a huge round of applause for representing Ovid-Elsie with great performances, grit, and team spirit. Go Marauders!

Current 6th and 7th graders interested in playing youth football in the fall should stop by the office and pick up a flyer regarding upcoming registration dates. Both boys AND girls are encouraged to play!”

There is information in the office for a Construction Camp being held at the Lansing GMCA June 15-18 for students ages 12-18.  It’s a great opportunity for hands-on experience in multiple trades.  

LUNCH:

Mini corn dogs, side salad, fruit slushie and milk.

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

Announcements Friday 04/24/2026: 

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 April 24th, 2026.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday over the weekend to Emmie V. & Logan W. Have a wonderful birthday guys!

Today is a sad day for us because Mrs Pontack is leaving us to go on to new opportunities.  We have been blessed with her efficiency, support in all areas, creativity and kindness and I know that as a school we will all miss her tremendously.  Thank you for everything Mrs Pontack!

LUNCH:

Popcorn chicken, corn, bananas 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 don’t ants ever get sick?

Answer: Because they have little anti-bodies.

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