OMS Friday Knight Live

1. Next Week Schedule @ OMS
2. ASK Begins next week
3. OMS PTO Volunteers Needed for Concessions
4. PE Request: Yard Games
5. Counseling Corner: Career Cafe Participants Needed
6. OMS How To's
7. Makeup Picture Day Wednesday, September 4th
8. Social Worker Resources
9. Student Council Applications
10. Jazz Band Informational Meeting
11. Clubs Are Starting
12. Proactive School Safety
13. Reporting Religious Absences

There is no school for students next Monday, September 2nd, and Tuesday, September 3rd.

Monday, 9/2- LABOR DAY

Tuesday, 9/3- Staff Professional Learning Day; no students on this day

School resumes Wednesday, September 4th!

ASK Homework Help Program will begin next week. Due to no school Monday & Tuesday, ASK will be Wednesday & Thursday next week.

Please help support our PTO by running our concession stand. This is easy, fun and a great money-maker for the PTO. We can't do this without volunteers!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FAAAD28A57-51004840-weneed

Mr. Isbell and Ms. Alexander are planning an outdoor “Yard Games” unit for OMS students. They are looking for donations of yard games your family has outgrown or no longer use. Games need to be in working order and include all pieces. Send any donations into the front office by Sept 13th. Thank you!

Are you passionate about your job? Do you wish you knew more about what kinds of skills, knowledge, and duties your job required before you were looking to start a career? We are excited to offer Career Café once a month where a small group of students can meet with you, learn about your profession, and be able to ask questions about what it’s really like to be in the workforce. All professions welcome! If you are interested in being a participant, please fill out the following Google form and we will contact you for specifics. Thank you for your consideration!

CLICK HERE for the Career Café Interest Form

OMS families, every school has procedures in place for the safety of our students and to provide the best learning environment for everyone. Each year we check and update our procedures on everything from forgotten lunches to visitors in the building. Please refer to our 2024 2025 Student Planner, our School Information or Families tabs on the OMS Website for everything including:

• Reporting an Absence

• Dropping off forgotten homework, shoes, etc

• Visitors in the building

• Outside/restaurant food

• Sports eligibility

• Lunch money accounts

• So much more!

Students who need their school picture taken or need a retake will do so Wednesday, September 4th in the morning. Students will be called out of class via the intercom when it is their grade-level's turn to have their picture taken.

Make sure to talk to your student so they know to go when re-takes are announced. Individuals will not be called down to take their picture.

Health Partnership Clinic offers a range of medical, dental and behavioral health services through four clinics and at sites throughout the community. You are welcome at any age, with or without insurance.

https://hpcks.org/who-we-are/

Interested in applying for the OMS Student Council this school year? Please follow Click HERE in order to apply for the first time! Ready to reapply for this school year? Returning StuCo Click here! Dues will be $25 this year and meetings will be determined by teacher and student availability. Please reach out to Mr. Collins or Mrs. Dugan with questions.

Any 7th & 8th grade student interested in Jazz Band please come to an informational meeting in the Band room #30 on Wednesday September 4 from 7:30am - 7:45am.

ANY students who play piano or bass are needed!

Practices are held from 7:10am - 7:45am on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

OMS has many clubs and activities before and after school. Look at our Activities page for clubs starting next week and check back often for updates. Click HERE for OMS Activities page

At Blue Valley Schools, student safety is our top priority. Our approach to safety blends proactive prevention, fostering strong adult-student relationships and maintaining robust physical security measures. Central to our strategy is understanding and addressing potential threats. Click the link below to read further.

Blue Valley Threat Assessment Information

Did you know? Families can select “Religious Holiday” as an option for a child’s absence in ParentVue, when applicable. This notation could be helpful to our school staff so they can plan accordingly for your student’s absence.

Students who had their yearbook photos taken on August 5th may view and order photos online. Please use the following link and the event code to access the photos.

School Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Event Code: FE136424

• Also Needed: Synergy Student ID

Please follow the OMS traffic loop, entering at the south entrance, looping around and exiting at the south entrance. OMS has received concerns about safety when cars are dropping students off in nearby neighborhoods.

Blue Valley families,

We are excited to have your families come to support our high school activities and athletics. It is great to see the entire community at these events. It is imperative that our parent community partner with us as we work to encourage positive elementary and middle school behavior at high school games or events.

We are asking that all elementary and middle school students enter the game with an adult and sit with that adult throughout the game. Please do not drop your child off at a district event without supervision as they will not be allowed to enter. It is challenging to monitor and keep all students safe without the help of our parent community. Thanks for your help with this protocol to make district events a great experience for all who attend. We hope to see your family cheering for our Blue Valley teams this school year.

Matt Ortman

Director of School Administration, Athletics and Activities

Blue Valley School District

This important message is for any family or staff that will travel out of the United States during the school year. Please click here to read the restrictions and recommendations for Out of the Country travel. Blue Valley resources such as Canvas, Classlink, and school email are not accessible out of the country unless you have a personal device with a VPN on it.

Thanks to all of our families for attending Back to School Night Thursday evening. We loved seeing you and look forward to a great school year!

Here are slideshows presented at Back to School Night:

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Elective Team

Administrator Presentation

Back Snack Program- A variety of food items are provided weekly for the student to take home.

Giving the Basics- Personal care items such as deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc. are available in the school social worker’s office.

These programs are voluntary, confidential, and offered at no cost to participants. If interested, please contact the school social worker, Sue Ellen Jayne at 913-239-5528, sejaynecolbert@bluevalleyk12.org

OMS yard signs are for sale for $20! They can be purchased online at (https://omspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/130602735). Signs will be delivered to your front porch.

Online Purchase for OMS yard signs: https://omspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/130602735

7th Grade: Please have your student bring tissues and Clorox wipes to their Flex class. 7th grade teachers have had very few students bring in these items to class. If you could remind your student to check their locker and bring them that would be greatly appreciated.

Families who live near 119th St. and 69 Highway should be aware that there will be closures due to the 69 Expressway construction project. This will begin in mid to late August and last for approximately 60 days. Please open the attached map for alternate routes to Oxford Middle.

Please help your student be successful by reviewing OMS expectations prior to the beginning of the school year.

OMS Student Handbook

Two items to note:

Personal Technology Devices are not used during the school day (7:51-3:00 p.m.). This includes cell phones, airpods or earbuds, and smart watches. These items must be put away during the school day to allow our students to focus on learning.

Backpacks are not used throughout the school day to allow our classes ample space for students to comfortably move around and learn. Backpacks are stored in lockers during the school day.

Thank you for reviewing our expectations at home so we can have a great school year!

For students who do not receive bus transportation, families may fill out this form to see if other families near them are interested in arranging a carpool. Anyone who fills the form out will want to check regularly for new additions. Families who use this form will reach out to other parents and guardians on this form to arrange any carpools.

OMS Carpool Interest Form

Please help our OMS carline move smoothly by following the OMS traffic loop. All cars enter the parking lot through the south entrance and exit through the south entrance.

Parents/Guardians may NOT drop kids off in our south parking lot. This creates a safety hazard for staff entering and exiting the parking lot before and after school. Thank you for keeping our community safe!

The 2024-25 school year is an exciting time in Blue Valley Schools as we have the opportunity to look to the future while refreshing our strategic plan.

Your input is invaluable as we prioritize the goals and initiatives that will guide us through 2030. This survey is your chance to voice what you believe should be our top priorities, ensuring that our plan reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.

💻 2025-30 Strategic Plan Survey (3-5 minute survey)

The survey will remain open through Aug. 21. For more information about the strategic planning process, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/strategicplan.

We are looking forward to having you and your student at OMS this year. Need a place to start for Oxford information? Click here for more information:

Oxford FAQ 2024-2025

The OMS student planner includes school schedules and student expectations. This would be a great resource to look at prior to the school year: 2- 2023-2024 Student Planner - Body.pdf - Google Drive

We have created a Parent Reference Sheet and QR Codes for your reference during the school year. Scan the QR codes for links to reporting absences, adding money to lunch accounts, school day bell schedules, ParentVue, Canvas, bus company, and so much more!

Click HERE to download the 24-25 Parent Reference Sheet

The school supply lists for the 2024-25 school year are available on the OMS Website under the Families tab. Click HERE for the School Supply page.

The OMS website has most of the information you will need for and during the school year. You can find the school calendar, class and lunch schedules, links to the lunch payment system, staff lists (including email addresses), rules about cell phones, how to notify us of a student absence, candid student and event photos, sports schedules, clubs and activities, and so much more! Our website is updated multiple times a week so check here for current updates! OMS Website

Bell Schedules & Calendar / Bell/Class Schedules (bluevalleyk12.org)

OMS FAQs: student handbook, lockers, etc.

Building & Traffic Flow Map

OMS Staff Directory

Want to keep up on the latest OMS announcements and information? Check out the NEWS section on the OMS website. NEWS is located under the About Us tab.

Click HERE for OMS NEWS

OMS Phone Number: 913-239-5500

Attendance Number: 913-239-5505

Mrs. Domoney, Principal: cdomoney@bluevalleyk12.org

Mr. Holsapple, Assistant Principal: jholsapple03@bluevalleyk12.org

OMS Calendar

OMS School Website

OMS Library Homepage