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.

7 months ago, Brandie Irby
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8/18/25-8/19/25: With excessive heat in the forecast next week, please note the adjusted times and locations for Cross Country & Football tryouts/practices. These adjustments apply only to Monday, August 18, and Tuesday, August 19. An updated schedule will be posted if excessive heat continues later in the week.
7 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Fall Picture Day will be on Tuesday, August 19.
7 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Fall Sports Tryouts/Practices start Monday, August 18. Parent meeting dates and times are attached. (Cross Country parent meeting: TBA) ‼️All KSHSAA and District Forms MUST be turned in and completed before a student can participate.‼️
7 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Back-to-School Night is here! Stop by to meet Coach Locke and join us for the Football Parent Meeting at 6:15 PM in the OMS Library!
7 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Back To School Night Information!
7 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Upcoming Whirlwind Activities: August 11-15.
7 months ago, Brandie Irby
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🚨Attention Whirlwind Students and Parents/Guardians🚨 All OMS student athletes must have ALL KSHSAA and district medical forms filled out and turned into the office by August 13th, in order to participate in fall activities on August 18th. ⚠️ Students may NOT participate in tryouts or practices without these forms being on file! ⚠️
7 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Back-to-School Reminders from Our School Nurse, Mrs. Entress.
8 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Attention returning students: Online enrollment is OPEN!
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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. ⚠️

8 months 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!
8 months 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.‼️
8 months 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.


8 months ago, Brandie Irby
Thursday, July 17: No OMS Summer Conditioning!
8 months 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!
8 months 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.
8 months ago, Ottawa Middle School
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KSHSAA SUMMER MORATORIUM – June 30-July 6, 2025 https://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/SummerMoratoriumInterps.pdf
9 months ago, Brandie Irby
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Football Camp Info: 6/26/25
9 months ago, Brandie Irby
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KSHSAA SUMMER MORATORIUM – June 30-July 6, 2025 https://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/SummerMoratoriumInterps.pdf
9 months ago, Brandie Irby
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