Otsego Middle School Newsletter

September 9: Homecoming Week, PJ Day

September 9: Board Meeting, Board Room 7 PM

September 10: Homecoming Week, Superhero Vs. Villains

September 11: Delayed Start

September 11: Homecoming Week, Mismatch Day

September 12: Homecoming Week, Disney/Tourist Day

September 13: Homecoming Week, Blue & Gold Day

September 13 Homecoming Parade 6:00 PM

September 13: OHS Homecoming Football Game 7:00 PM

September 18: Delayed Start

September 19: Picture Retake Day

September 6: Middle School Soccer @ Plainwell 6:45 PM

September 9: Middle School Volleyball @ Paw Paw 5 PM

September 11: Middle School Volleyball @ Edwardsburg 5 PM

September 12: Middle School Soccer Vs. Battle Creek Central @ Home 6:00 PM

September 17: Middle School Football Vs. Sturgis @ Home 4:30 PM

September 18: Middle School Volleyball Vs. Niles @ Home 5 PM

September 19: Middle School Cross Country @ Home 5 PM

September 20: Middle School Soccer Vs. Battle Creek Lakeview @ Home 6:00 PM

Purple Week is coming up at the end of September and the time is now to get your purple apparel! We have short and long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and more! All proceeds go directly to cancer and Parkinson’s disease research at Van Andel Institute. Wearing your purple shows your support for the cause - we hope to make this the most successful Purple Week fundraiser yet!!!

https://tinyurl.com/purpleapparel2024

To learn more about the ways to get involved with Purple Week, visit https://www.otsegops.org/purpleweek.

Book Clubs are about to begin in your student's 7th grade ELA class. Please click the button below to view a parent guide for information on book selection.

Book Clubs are about to begin in your student's 8th grade ELA class. Please click the button below to view a parent guide for information on book selection.

Has your child experienced a loss? Mrs. Buris, OMS School Social Worker will be starting a Grief and Loss Group with students this Fall. This group is a time students can share personal experiences and work through and express grief that they may be experiencing surrounding the loss of a loved one. This group will meet weekly and students' will miss class time to participate. If you are interested in your child participating, please fill out this form or contact Mrs. Buris at kburis@otsegops.org or 269-694-7510. Once the form is received, Mrs. Buris will reach out with additional information and the permission form for your child to participate.

Are you ready to express yourself through the art of dance? The OMS Dance Club, hosted by Mrs. Leneway, invites all middle school students to join us in exploring movement and creativity across various dance genres.

Club Details:
Sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Duration: 6 weeks per session
Time: 2:50 PM - 3:45 PM
Location: OMS Auditorium
Frequency: Once a week (days vary by session)
Cost: Free!
Capacity: Limited to 20 students per session

From hip-hop to contemporary, jazz to ballet, you'll have the chance to dive into different styles and learn and create your own unique dance pieces. Space is limited, so sign up today and start your journey of movement and creativity with the OMS Dance Club! Here's the link for more information and to sign up- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rxRa-62PC64L-EHqQsQ1qo4Y5mMuGrFIFZe3X-xv3n8/edit?usp=sharing

Please contact Mrs. Leneway with questions. aleneway@otsegops.org

Ms. Black will be leading a trip to the Dominican Republic during Spring Break in 2026. For interested 7th & 8th grade students and families, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30pm in room 302. If interested, families can RSVP to attend the meeting or receive additional information here: https://bit.ly/4fOzrc5

There are a lot of volunteer opportunities at OMS! Check out all the options and sign up with us today by clicking on and filling out the form below.

Email: mvanderklok@otsegops.org, spatin@otsegops.org
Website: https://oms.otsegops.org/
Location: 540 Washington St. Otsego, MI 49078

Phone: (269) 694-7500