Owen Valley Middle School

OVMS Families, Thank you for a great school year! The faculty and staff at OVMS are blessed to have been a small part of your child's life for the past school year. From the evidence of awards night, we have had a great group of students this year. We are looking forward to rejuvenating over the summer. I hope that you and your family have the opportunity to enjoy all the activities of summer. Now for some business. Report cards and ILEARN results will be mailed out next week (week of May 27) to the address listed in PowerSchool. If you did not submit your child's address verification this spring, or the address is incorrect in PowerSchool, please contact the OVMS office by: Phone: 812.829.2249 email: cclark@socs.k12.in.us, or Parent Square message to Cheryl Clark. Summer school will look slightly different this year. Instead of the traditional summer school which traditionally began shortly after school dismissed for the summer, OVMS will be hosting a Jumpstart Program. The Jumpstart Program is open to current 6th and 7th graders only (incoming 7th and 8th graders for 2025-2026) on July 21 - August 1, 8:30 - 11:30, at OVMS. If you're interested in having your student participate in the OVMS Jumpstart Program, please submit the form by following the link below or scanning the QR Code in the picture below. Best Wishes, Tom Arthur, Principal Owen Valley Middle School https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFDjoLetbvHQKoGFOSklt8Vh6njbYjrYtvCL7qXWkb3bS80Q/viewform

Do you have your copy of the 2024-2025 OVMS Yearbook? OVMS personnel will be selling copies of the yearbook at tonight's awards ceremonies. Yearbooks are $15 each and will be available while supplies last. Payments may be made by cash or check (made payable to OVMS).

🚀 STEM is taking off at Owen Valley Middle School! Our students are hard at work on the Perfect Rocket Project, a hands-on science activity where they design, build, and launch water bottle rockets. Over the course of 10 days, students explore variables like water amount, launch angle, fin design, and nose cone shape—all while collecting data and collaborating in teams. They’re not just launching rockets—they’re launching curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking! 💡📐📊 Final launches are just around the corner, and we can't wait to see which team’s design earns the title of Perfect Rocket! 🎯 👏 Way to go, Patriots! Check out the video of the launches, https://youtu.be/FqwIG13tkeE #OVMSPride #PatriotScience #STEMEducation #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning

Next week marks the last full week of school. The student council is sponsoring a spirit week. The spirit days are: Mon--Teacher Swap/Dress like your favorite teacher Tues--Dress like Soccer Mom or BBQ Dad Wed--Rhyme without Reason Thurs--Kindergarten Day Dress like you are in kindergarten Fri--Kira Day--Wear Purple

OVMS will collect Chromebooks, charging chords, and cases this year. Our collection will be Wednesday, May 21 during 8th period.

The OVMS Academic Super Bowl Teams competed at Sarah Scott Middle School today. Congratulations on your hard work. The language arts team finished 3rd, while the math team finished 4th.

It's ILEARN time at OVMS. We've been working hard, and the staff believe in you. ILEARN Schedule: Language Arts: April 22 - 24 Math: April 29 - May 1 Make sure to: -Charge your Chromebook -Eat a well balanced breakfast -Get plenty of rest.

Mark your calendars for the OVMS Awards Night: May 20; OVMS Gym 7th Grade (by invitation only); 6: 00 PM 8th Grade (all eligible students); 7:30 PM

Mark your calendar to check out the talent of our students. OVMS Art Show May 20 5 P - 8 P OVMS Cafeteria

The 8th Grade Band earned straight Gold Ratings from the judges at Greenfield Central Junior High School The band competed in the Greenfield ISSMA competition on Friday evening.

Is homework helpful? That's a question, Ms. Kennedy's classes have been discussing in their Socratic Seminar. Students took a side, yes it is helpful or no, it isn't helpful. They were then required to support their claim. After debating the issue, the final decision was split 50/50.

OVMS selling t-shirts to support Kira Herington and her family. Kira was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Shirts are $10 and can be purchased during lunch this week.

Mr. Ruble and the OVMS Student Council have surpassed their goal. So, Mr. Ruble will be camping out on the front lawn of OVMS. He's already marked his spot. Come see Mr. Ruble! OVMS is also selling "Owen Valley is Kira Strong" t-shirts for $10. Currently, we have adult sizes: S, M, and L available.

2024-2025 OVMS Yearbooks are now on sale. Yearbook start at $15. Don't miss this opportunity to capture your memories from middle school. Following link below to order, use Code: 14924825: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False

Freshman Kickoff is this Thursday, March 6; 6 PM, OVHS Varsity Gym The meeting will cover the new Indiana Diploma, Graduation Pathways and we will have ECA and Club sponsors in the commons. Come see all the ways to get involved in high school!

The Valley Beat (OVMS Show Choir) competed at Mooresville High School today for their third competition of the season. The choir continues to do well and impress judges. Today, Shelby Ranard was awarded as "Outstanding Performer" . Congratulations, Shelby!

Mr. Ruble has a challenge for OVMS students starting Monday, March 3. With the help of the OVMS Student Council, Mr. Ruble is challenging OVMS to raise $300 from Monday, March 3 to Wednesday March 12. If OVMS raises $300, Mr. Ruble will sleep in a tent on the front lawn of OVMS the evening of Thursday, March 13th. The funds from the fundraiser will be donated to the family of 7th grader Kira Herrington. Kira has recently began treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The funds will be used to help offset expenses for the family. Students may donate during both lunches starting Monday, March 3.

The 8th grade girls basketball team are back to back WIC Champs 🏆 They defeated the North Putnam Cougars 34-27

There still room on tonight's fan bus. The $5 fee is the cost for the entrance into the game. I've heard North Putnam is providing a Fan Bus as well. We want to support our Lady Patriots for a repeat Championship. Bus leaves at 5:45 PM. Make sure your parent/guardian completes the online permission slip. OVMS is excited to offer a fan bus to the WIC Girls Basketball Championship Game on Tuesday, February 25th at North Clay Middle School in Brazil. 🏀The cost of this trip is $5 for entrance into the game. Students riding the fan bus may purchase their ticket from the front office by the end of the day on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. May be brought when you get on the bus. 🏀Bus will depart from OVMS Front Parking Lot at 5:45 PM. 🏀Students are not permitted to stay after school to wait for the fan bus. They must leave the building and return before the bus departs at 5:45 PM. 🏀We will return to OVMS following the 8th grade Championship Game at approximately 9:30 PM. This opportunity is limited to 40 students. Sign up using the link below https://forms.gle/S4LNCadbJZ4EP24F8

OVMS is excited to offer a fan bus to the WIC Girls Basketball Championship Game on Tuesday, February 25th at North Clay Middle School in Brazil. 🏀The cost of this trip is $5 for entrance into the game. Students riding the fan bus may purchase their ticket from the front office by the end of the day on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 🏀Bus will depart from OVMS Front Parking Lot at 5:45 PM. 🏀Students are not permitted to stay after school to wait for the fan bus. They must leave the building and return before the bus departs at 5:45 PM. 🏀We will return to OVMS following the 8th grade Championship Game at approximately 9:30 PM. This opportunity is limited to 40 students. Sign up using the link below https://forms.gle/S4LNCadbJZ4EP24F8