Whirlwind Parents,
Fall Sports Pictures were taken yesterday (8/27). If your child is in football, volleyball, cross country, or the spirit team, here’s how to order:
Online Ordering:
- Scan the attached QR code, or
- Visit https://inter-state.com/order and enter code: 0173TR
Cash/Check Orders:
Place payment in an envelope with:
- Student’s name
- Package number
- Style number
- Turn in to the office
PTO Athletic Buttons:
- $5 each
- Order forms are available in the office or can be printed at home using the attached picture.
- A portion of the proceeds supports teams and PTO-sponsored events.
- Orders and payment due Friday, September 5th
Please see the attached flyers for more details.
The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. from the City Park.
Fall Sports Pictures will be on Wednesday, August 27, after school.
Whirlwind Activities: August 18-22
Please note the adjusted times for Cross Country and Football Tryouts/Practices due to the Excessive Heat on Monday and Tuesday this week.
‼️All KSHSAA and District forms are due Monday (8/18/25) and must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Irby before a student can tryout/practice for any fall sports.‼️
📷 Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, August 19.
🚨 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. ⚠️
‼️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.