Otsego Middle School Newsletter

March 24-28: OPS Inclusion Week

March 24: NWEA End of Year Testing ELA

March 25: NWEA End of Year Testing Language

March 25: Student Council Meeting 7:15 AM

March 26: Delayed Start

March 26: Musical Preview 9:30 AM

March 27: NWEA End of Year Testing Math

March 27: Be Nice Meeting 7:00 AM or 2:50 PM

March 28: 8th Grade Scheduling Visits

March 28: Unified Basketball Game at OHS 1:00 PM

March 28: Pride Ticket Store Grand Opening

March 31: Student of the Month Assembly 10:45 AM

March 31: March Madness Basketball Championship Game 10:45 AM

April 1: Student Council Meeting 7:15 AM

April 2: Dawgs Got Talent Rehearsals

April 2: Delayed Start

April 3: Dawgs Got Talent: Talent Show

April 4: No School, Start of Spring Break

First Spring Events/Competitions Start After Spring Break!

We have some volunteer and donation opportunities for the 8th grade dance. Please click on the appropriate button below.

Interested in joining the committee? Please contact Savannah Devine (sdevine@otsegops.org)

Otsego Public Schools is inviting parents and community members to apply for membership on the Reproductive Health Education Advisory Board. We are seeking individuals who are interested in contributing to this important initiative and can offer a broad perspective that reflects the diversity of our district.

To ensure a well-rounded board, membership must include parents of students attending the district’s schools, educators, local clergy, and community health professionals. While we already have a Reproductive Health Education Advisory Board in place, we are looking to fill additional openings in accordance with the criteria outlined above.

Please note that not everyone who applies will be selected, but we are committed to forming a board that accurately represents our community. If you're interested, please complete the application by using the link below. Applications will be accepted until April 18, 2025. The district will notify applicants about the status of their submission.

For any questions, please contact Jeff Haase, Superintendent of Schools. Application Link

Design must include: Otsego Middle School, 2024-2025, a Bulldog and a positive message

Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 white copy paper ( vertical), leave a 1/2 inch margin, wrinkle free

Color: Submission must be in color - crayons, markers or colored pencils work best. No paint

All submissions are due by Friday, March 28th.

Please return to Mrs. Curtiss in the main office. Have fun and be creative!

OMS Families! The Clothes Closet is in dire need of spring clothing! We are accepting gently used shorts & t-shirts in sizes children 14--adult. We also accept gently used shoes. Donations are gladly accepted in the OMS Office. Thank you!

Please take a few minutes to learn more about the initiatives and projects outlined in the upcoming Bond Extension Proposal that will be on the May 6, 2025 ballot for Otsego voters. This is a zero-mill increase proposal. You can also check out the bond website at https://www.ourfuture-ourstudents-ourcommunity.com/.

Otsego Middle School Girls Soccer Club will hold tryouts March 21st with open practices starting on March 12th. See below for additional details. Further questions can be directed to coach Alderman (269-207-3722).

"Oh the thinks you can think!" We think you should get your tickets to see OHS' presentation of Seussical the Musical this March 27-30!! Buy your tickets online: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/otsegops/4027

On Tuesday, June 10th 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students will be participating in their end of the year field trips to the Air Zoo (6th grade), the Saugatuck Dune Rides and the Outdoor Discovery Center (7th grade), and Chicago (8th grade).

Although details about these trips have not yet been released to students and their parents/guardians, one thing that can be completed before details are provided is any parent/guardian wishing to attend these trips must complete a criminal background check to attend.

You can access the form using this link or you can stop by the OMS office to pick-up a form. Once the form is complete, the form can be turned in to the OMS office.

We are excited to offer some fresh, new apparel for all of our Bulldogs here at OMS. This online store has the option to purchase premade designs or build your own custom apparel. Orders can be shipped to your home or picked up in Hamilton. The store will be open until March and makes a great gift for any Bulldog Fan.

Have you heard? We are once again offering Math Lab after school in the Media Center!

Who: Middle school students who have received an invitation (via guardian email)

What: Extra support for math ELTs

When: Monday/Tuesday from 2:45-3:45 OR Wednesday/Thursday from 2:45-3:45

Where: OMS Media Center

Why: If a child scores below 60% on an essential learning target (ELT) assessment, they will be invited to attend two days of math lab to receive reteaching and another attempt at the assessment. The invitation will be sent via email to parents/guardians from Ronda Conner (rconner@otsegops.org). Guardians must sign their student up via Google Form (linked in invitation email) in order for a student to attend Math Lab.

***Please stress to your child to come to Math Lab with all of their math resources: workbook, chromebook, notebook, note sheets, calculator, and pencil.

Videos: Math Moments by Ms. McEvoy

How to access IXL - This video includes information on how to log in to IXL, how to access and use the different skill plans for our textbook, M-Step preparation, PSAT preparation, and NWE Personalized Maps for students.

How to access SAVVAS- This video includes how to access SAVVAS (Envisions program) to do assignments, quizzes, tests, past scores, and how to access and find videos to help understand topics better.

Thank you for keeping your contact information up to date in our student and parent portal to ensure that you are getting district and building communications!

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