Ottawa Middle School

Weekly Activities: January 26-30

Monday, January 26, 2026: There will be no school due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm, Whirlwinds!

A strong night for the 8th-grade basketball team against the Mavericks. JV: 46–9 win and Varsity ends with a 50–20 win! Nice job, boys!

Congratulations to these outstanding students who competed against schools across Franklin County, sharing powerful words and a vision for a beloved community—one built on inclusion, respect, and equity. Their insights and creativity inspire us all. 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winners: 7th Grade: • 2nd Place: Walker Hickcox • 3rd Place: DaŃae Porter 8th Grade: • 1st Place: Roman Maniscalco • 2nd Place: Chasidy Dewey • 3rd Place: Kaylee Henningsen A special congratulations to Roman Maniscalco, whose essay also earned him the Martin Luther King, Jr. Keep the Dream Alive Mayor Award—an incredible honor! Well done, Whirlwinds! Your dedication and talent continue to inspire us all.

1/20: 7th Grade played Paola at home tonight. JV finished with an 8–21 loss, and Varsity dropped a close contest, 27–31. Keep working, Whirlwinds!

Weekly Activities: January 19-23

The 8th grade teams hosted Bonner Springs and came away with two strong wins. JV defeated Bonner Springs 29–21, and varsity followed with a 35–26 victory.

1/12: The 7th grade JV fell to Woodland Springs, 36–7. Varsity also came up short, losing 60–32.

Weekly Activities: January 12-16

Congratulations to all OMS students on earning Honor Roll recognition for the 2025–2026 Fall Semester. Job well done!

Certificates were handed out to students on 1/8/26.

Weekly Activities: January 5-10

Students, we will see you all on Tuesday, December 6!

Weekly Activities: December 29-January 2

Weekly Activities: December 22-26

Tonight’s holiday concert was a festive and uplifting way to celebrate the season. Students shared their talents through music, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere and highlighting all the hard work they’ve put in.

Weekly Activities | December 15–19

🏀 First Day of BBB
Starts Monday, December 15
✔️ All KSHSAA & district forms must be completed and turned in before students may participate in tryouts or practice.

🎶 OMS Choir Concert
PAC doors open to the public on Monday, December 15, @ 6:30 PM

WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION:

(All KSHSAA and District Forms must be completed and turned in to the office before a student may participate in tryouts/practices)

25-26 Boys Basketball Tryouts/Practice:

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

25-26 Spirit Squad:
Learn more at our Spirit Squad Team & Safety Meeting!

🗓 When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:20 – 5:00 PM
📍 location: Room 707)

📣 Parent Meeting
🗓 Tuesday, January 6
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Room 707

ORC Student of the Week: Congratulations to Caroline, Jason, Wyatt, Agnes, Owen, and Joshlyn!