2/23/26: 8th grade played Eudora for their final home game tonight. It didn’t go the way we wanted, but proud of these boys for competing until the final buzzer. JV fell 43–21 and Varsity fell 69–30.
2/23/26: 8th grade played Eudora for their final home game tonight. It didn’t go the way we wanted, but proud of these boys for competing until the final buzzer. JV fell 43–21 and Varsity fell 69–30.
ORC: Student of the Week: Congratulations to Charlotte, Jason, Breck, and Jeffrey!
Last week the 8th grade class worked on evaluating exponents. #OMSMath #USD290 #CycloneMedia #Exponents
The 6th grade choir practiced music for their next concert! The middle school's spring concert will be on March 23rd at 7 p.m. in the PAC. #OMSChoir #USD290 #CycloneMedia290 #MakingMusic
Weekly Activities: February 23-27
Monday, February 23: 8th Grade Parent Night for BBB and managers immediately following the JV game.
Wednesday (2/25) and Thursday (2/26) will be our Boys League Basketball Games. Please see the attachments for details.
Monday, February 23: 8th Grade Parent Night for BBB and managers immediately following the JV game.
Wednesday (2/25) and Thursday (2/26) will be our Boys League Basketball Games. Please see the attachments for details.
Boys League Basketball Information:
Wednesday, February 25:
- 7th Grade @ Home vs. Baldwin City @ 4:00 PM
Thursday, February 26:
- 8th-Grade @ Tongie @ 4:00 PM
Wednesday, February 25:
- 7th Grade @ Home vs. Baldwin City @ 4:00 PM
Thursday, February 26:
- 8th-Grade @ Tongie @ 4:00 PM
Last week the Woods class worked on golf ball cages and charcuterie boards! #WhirlwindWoods #CycloneMedia #USD290
7th grade took on Forest Spring tonight.JV fell 23–9, and varsity battled hard but came up short 40–33.
7th grade took on Forest Spring tonight.JV fell 23–9, and varsity battled hard but came up short 40–33.
8th Grade Parent Night: Boys Basketball & Managers
Monday, February 23, 2026
Immediately following the JV game
We will recognize our 8th-grade boys' basketball players and managers immediately following the JV game.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Immediately following the JV game
We will recognize our 8th-grade boys' basketball players and managers immediately following the JV game.
Weekly Activities: February 16-20
Today the OMS FACTS class was cooking up some Texas Pizza! #OMS #OMSCuisine #OttawaMiddleSchool #OMSFACTS
Busy night in Ottawa!
8th-grade basketball battled Louisburg at home—JV won, 32-14, while Varsity fell in a heartbreaking 38–40 finish.
Meanwhile, Scholars Bowl hosted our home meet, with the 7th grade earning gold and the 8th grade earning silver!
Great work by all our students representing Ottawa with pride!
It was a tough night for our 7th-grade team on the court as the Whirlwinds hosted Tongie. JV lost, 35–7, and Varsity: 49–11.
Weekly Activities: February 9-13
Parent Teacher Conference Information:
Wednesday 2/11:
Parent Teacher Conferences 3:20-7:20 (Scheduled Night) (Please sign up through Skyward and also have your student(s) bring their Chromebook.)
Thursday 2/12:
Parent Teacher Conferences 3:20-7:20 (Drop-in Night) Please have your student(s) bring their Chromebook.)
Parent Teacher Conference Information:
Wednesday 2/11:
Parent Teacher Conferences 3:20-7:20 (Scheduled Night) (Please sign up through Skyward and also have your student(s) bring their Chromebook.)
Thursday 2/12:
Parent Teacher Conferences 3:20-7:20 (Drop-in Night) Please have your student(s) bring their Chromebook.)
🎓 Incoming Freshman Parent Meeting – Class of 2030
Parents and guardians of incoming 9th graders are invited to attend the incoming Freshman Parent Meeting on:
When: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Cyclone Room @ OHS
Please Note: The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., following the 8th-grade home basketball game against Lawrence West.
Parents and guardians of incoming 9th graders are invited to attend the incoming Freshman Parent Meeting on:
When: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Cyclone Room @ OHS
Please Note: The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., following the 8th-grade home basketball game against Lawrence West.
Happy Counselor Appreciation Week to Mr. Schurman and Mrs. Jarboe!
Thank you both for the countless ways you support, encourage, and care for our students and staff each day. OMS is better because of you, and we are truly grateful for all that you do. 💙
C team wrapped up their final matchup of the season tonight against Baldwin with a hard-fought 23–21 win!
Paola came to Ottawa for a tough night on the court.
8th Grade JV lost a close game, 25–30.
Varsity fought hard but fell 26–31.
