8th-grade Varsity gets a W tonight against Louisburg, winning 22-17. Way to fight, Whirlwinds!
25-26 Boys Basketball Tryouts:
When: Monday, December 15:
8th grade 3:15-4:30
7th grade 4:30-6:00
Tuesday, December 16:
7th grade 3:15-4:30
8th grade 4:30-6:00
Parent Meeting
Thursday, December 18
Time: 5:30 – 5:45 PM
OMS Commons
The Info:
7th & 8th-grade students may play
All KSHSAA, concussion, and medical forms must be completed and submitted before students can try out/practice.
Google Class Code: r53f6fhp or scan the QR code
Questions: Email Coach Rose
rosec@usd290.org
When: Monday, December 15:
8th grade 3:15-4:30
7th grade 4:30-6:00
Tuesday, December 16:
7th grade 3:15-4:30
8th grade 4:30-6:00
Parent Meeting
Thursday, December 18
Time: 5:30 – 5:45 PM
OMS Commons
The Info:
7th & 8th-grade students may play
All KSHSAA, concussion, and medical forms must be completed and submitted before students can try out/practice.
Google Class Code: r53f6fhp or scan the QR code
Questions: Email Coach Rose
rosec@usd290.org
ECKMEA Honor Band Participants: Congratulations to Ruby, Marshall, and Liam!
The Cardinals traveled to Ottawa tonight. 8tg -grade JV came away with a 25–13 win, and Varsity battled to the end but fell in a close one, 27–26.
Weekly Activities: December 8-12
REMINDER: Our PTO will be hosting a Winter Dance for OMS students on Friday, December 5, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Please Note:
- Doors will be open from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. for student entrance.
- Students must be eligible to attend.
- If students leave the dance, they will not be allowed back in.
Please Note:
- Doors will be open from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. for student entrance.
- Students must be eligible to attend.
- If students leave the dance, they will not be allowed back in.
The OHS Drama Club is offering a Parents' Night Out this Monday, December 8, from 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Please email Ms. Baldwin at baldwinc@usd290.org by December 6 to RSVP.
Please email Ms. Baldwin at baldwinc@usd290.org by December 6 to RSVP.
Our Winter Band Concert was the perfect way to kick off the season. Our students highlighted their hard work with songs that brought the holiday cheer to life. Thank you to our families for joining us and celebrating this special evening of music, joy, and winter magic.
Our PTO will host a Winter Dance for students at OMS on Friday, December 5, from 6:00-8:00 pm. (Doors will not open until 6:00 pm)
**Students must be eligible to attend**
12/2: The 7th grade Whirlwinds hosted the Chargers tonight. JV battled hard but came up short, 29–20. Varsity continued to compete to the end, falling 49–10.
12/1/25: OMS girls' basketball, cheer, and play practices will be dismissed at 5:00 pm tonight. Stay warm, Whirlwinds!
Weekly Activities: December 1-5
Weekly Activities: November 24-28
Such an exciting moment tonight as our 7th-grade girls’ cross country team was recognized at the girls’ basketball game against Tonganoxie and presented with their banner celebrating a League win by just 3 points. Congratulations, girls, on a well-deserved dedication!
11/20/25: 8TH GRADE GBB GAME CHANGE FOR TONIGHT @ TONGANOXIE
VARSITY ONLY: STARTING AT 4:00 PM
VARSITY ONLY: STARTING AT 4:00 PM
11/17: 7th GBB vs Spring Hill
JV: Ottawa came out strong with a solid 13–6 win.
Varsity: Despite great effort, Varsity fell to Spring Hill 14–26.
Our PTO will host a Winter Dance for students at OMS on Friday, December 5, from 6:00-8:00 pm.
**Students must be eligible to attend**
Weekly Activities: November 17-21
ORC Students of the Week: Congratulations to Autumn, Myles, Claire, and Karson!
Elks Hoop Shoot FreeThrow Contest on 12/6/2025.
If you have questions regarding the contest, please reach out to Ryan Henningsen @ 785-418-2358.
If you have questions regarding the contest, please reach out to Ryan Henningsen @ 785-418-2358.
