Back-to-School Reminders from Our School Nurse, Mrs. Entress.
5 days ago, Brandie Irby
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Attention returning students: Online enrollment is OPEN!
7 days ago, Brandie Irby
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🚨 ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS 🚨

‼️ All KSHSAA and District Physical Forms are due to the office by Wednesday, August 13th. ‼️

Required 2025-2026 KSHSAA/District Forms

🏃‍♂️ Tryouts and practices begin Monday, August 18th.
⚠️ Students will NOT be allowed to participate without all forms on file. ⚠️

11 days ago, Brandie Irby
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Great News! Thanks to the generous support of AdventHealth Ottawa, all physicals on July 28 — held at the Franklin County Health Department from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — will be provided at no cost to families. 🩺 No appointment needed — just walk in!
15 days ago, Brandie Irby
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New Student Enrollment: Thursday, July 31 9:00 AM—12:00 PM and 2:00 PM—5:00 PM ‼️Returning students: You will receive an email when online enrollment is open— No need to attend in person.‼️
18 days ago, Brandie Irby
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‼️Whirlwind and Cyclone Parents‼️ — As the new school year is almost here, please ensure your student(s) are ready with up-to-date immunizations and completed sports/school physicals.

🚨2025-2026 Immunization Requirements: for OMS/OHS Students:🚨
K.S.A. 72 - 6261 - Kansas Statutes Related to School Immunization Requirements and K.A.R. 28-1-20, published. On July 18, 2019, the Kansas Register defined the immunizations required for school and early childhood program attendance.
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap): A dose of Tdap is required at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years).
• Meningococcal-Serogroup A,C,W,Y (MenACWY): Two doses required. Doses should be given at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years) and 11th grade (16-18 years). (11th graders who are not yet 16 years of age should wait to receive the dose until they are 16 years of age.) For children 16-18 years, with no previous MenACWY, only one dose is required.


→ Kansas Department of Health and Environment Immunization Recommendations:
KDHE 2025-2026 School Immunization Requirements

🔔 Please Note:
Please complete the History Form (pages 1 & 2) and the top section of the Medical Eligibility Form (page 4) BEFORE your appointment with your healthcare provider.
→ Download the required KSHSAA Physical/Concussion and District Medical Forms here: Required 2025-2026 KSHSAA/District Forms

🚨Physical and KSHSAA forms must be completed and turned into the office by August 13, 2025, to participate in Fall practices/activities on August 18.🚨


Upcoming opportunities made possible through our incredible community partnerships:

Ottawa Chiropractic:
- Ottawa Middle School – 1230 S. Ash St., Ottawa
- Tuesday, July 29 & Tuesday, August 5, Sports/School Physicals | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- $25 per physical
- Students must sign up in advance. Please use this link to sign up if interested:
OMS/OHS Sports Physicals
- 10-minute appointment slots
- Enter through the west parking lot doors
- *** The History Form (pages 1 & 2) and the top section of the Medical Eligibility Form
(page 4) must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian before your appointment***

→ Download the required KSHSAA Physical/Concussion and District Medical Forms here: Required 2025-2026 KSHSAA/District Forms

- If you cannot print the KSHSAA physical forms at home, copies will be available at OMS. (Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete the necessary paperwork.)
If you can’t attend one of the above dates, physicals and all other chiropractic needs can be scheduled by calling (785) 242-4100.


Franklin County Health Department:
- 1428 S. Main St., Suite 1, Ottawa
- Monday, July 14 – Walk-in Immunizations | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Monday, July 28 – Walk-in Physicals | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- $30 (self-pay)
- FREE physicals from 5:00 – 6:30 PM, sponsored by AdventHealth Ottawa
- Vaccines and physicals can be scheduled on other days of the week by appointment (785-229-3530)


Ottawa Family Physicians:
- 1418 S. Main St., Suite 5, Ottawa
- Tuesday, July 29- Walk-in Sports/School Physicals | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Most major insurance is accepted
- $35 if out-of-network or uninsured (payable by cash, check, or card)
- Please bring your forms with you
- If you cannot attend on 6/29, please call to schedule your camp, school/sports physicals, illnesses, and minor injuries. (785-242-1620)


The Whirlwinds and Cyclones are proud to partner with our community organizations, whose support helps create meaningful opportunities for students by providing access to immunizations, physicals, and other essential health services, ensuring a healthy and successful start to the academic year.


22 days ago, Brandie Irby
Thursday, July 17: No OMS Summer Conditioning!
23 days ago, Brandie Irby
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The Franklin County Health Department will be offering walk-in immunizations on Monday, July 14, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No appointment needed!
27 days ago, Brandie Irby
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Here is another physical opportunity within our community! Remember- all student athletes will need an updated physical before participating in any athletic activities, including practices.
29 days ago, Ottawa Middle School
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KSHSAA SUMMER MORATORIUM – June 30-July 6, 2025 https://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/SummerMoratoriumInterps.pdf
about 1 month ago, Brandie Irby
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Football Camp Info: 6/26/25
about 1 month ago, Brandie Irby
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KSHSAA SUMMER MORATORIUM – June 30-July 6, 2025 https://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/SummerMoratoriumInterps.pdf
about 1 month ago, Brandie Irby
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TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OMS FOOTBALL CAMP***
about 2 months ago, Brandie Irby
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***IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OMS FOOTBALL CAMP (6/23)***
about 2 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Whirlwind Summer Activities: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Football Camp: (With a hot week ahead, be sure to check for camp updates on our Facebook and OMS webpage.) June 23 - 27, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Steve Grogan Stadium ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Conditioning: June 2 – June 26 / July 7 – July 17 (Weather Permitting) Days: Mondays – Thursdays (No Fridays) Time: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Location: OHS Soccer Field ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Moratorium: KSHSAA Regulated: ALL WORKOUTS WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR OBSERVANCE OF THE KSHSAA SUMMER MORATORIUM FROM MONDAY, JUNE 30TH THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 6TH. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sport Physicals: When: Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Time: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m Where: Ottawa Middle School, 1230 S Ash St. (Enter through the west parking lot doors.) Cost: $25 Physicals will take approximately 10 minutes. Students must sign up in advance to reserve a time slot. (Signup Genius) Physical and KSHSAA forms must be completed and submitted to the office by August 13, 2025, to participate in Fall practices and activities on August 18. To schedule your student(s) physical, please use the following link: OMS/OHS Sports Physical Sign-up or scan the QR code attached. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FABAE28A6F4C25-57240820-omsohs#/
about 2 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Welcome, New OMS Head Coach Caleb Locke!
about 2 months ago, Brandie Irby
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2025-2026 Sports Physical Opportunity! Students MUST sign up in advance to reserve a time slot. Please scan the QR code in the photo to reserve your student(s) physical! ***If you have more than one student, please reserve a separate time slot for each child.***
about 2 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025: No OMS Summer Conditioning!
about 2 months ago, Brandie Irby
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NO OMS Summer Conditioning on Tuesday, June 3.
2 months ago, Brandie Irby
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🚧Summer Activity Pick-Up/Drop-Off Location🚧
2 months ago, Brandie Irby
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