OVMS is hosting a donation drive to pay for the 7th and 8th grade field trips this year, as well as 8th grade t-shirts with your graduation year and signatures on the back. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to pay the expenses for everyone.
There are four incentives when we, as a school, reach certain levels:
25%: Extra 10 minutes at Lunch
50%: Ice Cream Sundae Bar
75%: Students can wear Halloween costumes on Oct 31 (no masks)
100%: Mr. Arthur will wear a chicken suit and do the chicken dance when it’s played over the intercom.
Information was handed out during your 8th period class today on how you can participate.
To sign up and send pledges to your family and friends, please visit: https://pledgestar.com/ovms/?
To make a one-time donation, please visit: https://pledgestar.com/ovms/pledge/?LgAdGRVZegEBHX9WX39ZQUc-
The girls’ shoes came in today, and we had a “walk off” in the hallway to learn how to walk in them!
OVMS Show Choir is preparing for the 2024-2025 school year.
After School Tutoring begins next week (August 26).
Math--Mondays
Room C216 (Yeryar)
ELA--Thursdays
Room B212 (Kennedy)
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Principal's 8.19.24 Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoEcev3-bpg
Aug 27: Picture Day
Tp pepper visit: mylifetouch.com
code: EVTJGH6H8
Aug 29: Evacuation Drill
more information will be sent via Parent Square
School Picture Day is August 27th
for more information, please visit www.mylifetouch.com to preorder using picture ID EVTJGH6H8
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FLLrBusrRdqYZurZxjJxDp7H4tAsL8mS/view?usp=drive_link
Principal's 8.11.24 Update. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnzjPcrXW04
Fall Sports Parent Meeting is Thursday, August 15th at 6:30 (OVMS Gym)
Picture Day is 8.27
We will send information on how to order through Parent Square.
Let's have another great week, Patriots!
Owen Valley Firefighters were dispatched to OVMS this morning around 11:30 AM. A smoke alarm was triggered by movement causing dust near one of the alarms.
Firefighters determined that it was a false alarm due to the dust.
We really appreciate everyone's patience as we work to make improvements to our building. We are excited for the first day of school and are working hard during these final hours.
Drop off and Pick Up will be the same as it has been in the past. Parents/Caregivers will utilize the front parking lot along State Road 46 to drop off and pick up their student. Students may enter the building at 7:15 AM (7:55 AM for bus riders). When students arrive, they will be required to have a seat in the cafeteria until the 7:55 AM bell. Students are not permitted in other part of the building until 7:55 AM.
For the first day of School on Wednesday, August 7th, students will report to the gym for an all student convocation, pick up their schedules, and meet their first period teachers. Students will be dismissed with their first period teacher at the conclusion of the convocation.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Owen Valley Middle School will once again participate in Silent Sustained Reading Time. The SSR Time takes place the first 10 minutes of Patriot Pride Time (4th Period).
This is an opportunity for student to read anything of their choice, including a repair manual for their dirt bikes, a novel, or a school appropriate magazine of their choice. This time is reserved for the students to find a passion for reading, and it is our hope to encourage reading by allowing them read anything of their choice.
Here's were we need your help! We are encouraging students to bring anything their interested in reading from home. We have access to our library titles, but with the library under construction, those titles are limited.
Thank you in advance for your support!
OVMS is working hard to prepare for tomorrow evening's Back-To-School Night. For those attending the event, please enter through the athletic entrance on the south side of the building.
The Back-To-School Night is Thursday, August 1st, 5 PM - 7PM. Students and families will be able to pick up schedules, find their classes, and practice opening their lockers.
In addition: Families can explore opportunities from various student groups, purchase Chromebook Insurance for the year, enjoy a refreshment with Cup of Joy food truck (cost associated), and tour the Hidden in Plain Sight trailer.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening.
Remember: Due to construction, open toe shoes are not permitted at OVMS.
Reminder: Back to School Night is Thursday, August 1 from 5 PM - 7 PM.
Students will be able to pick up their schedule, tour the building to find their classrooms, meet some of the teachers, and practice their lockers as many times as they like.
We are also happy to announce we will have representatives from a variety of student groups including: FFA, Band, and Student Council
In addition:
Owen County Health Department (handing out hygiene supplies and socks).
Families can purchase Chromebook Insurance for their student. Representatives from Insurance Pros will be at OVMS on August 1st. This is a great way to protect their device.
Cup of Joy Food Truck will be at OVMS. Cup of Joy specializes in coffees (hot and iced), teas, and fruit refreshers, and
Thanks to the generosity of the Owen County Purdue Extension Office, the Hidden in Plain Sight Traveling Trailer will be at OVMS Back to School Night. This will give parents and guardians a look at where our teenagers may be hiding illegal substances.
You won't want to miss this event! Come see us from 5PM - 7 PM.
For the safety of our staff and students, due to construction, open toe shoes will not be permitted at OVMS this year.
Staff and students will need to wear closed toe shoes until our construction project is completed.
Thank you for your assistance.
The Owen Valley Middle School Administration Offices will officially open on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The office hours will be 7:30 - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Staff will be available in their temporary office in Classroom 118 (across from the gym). Parents/Guardians can access the office through Entrance #10 (Athletic Entrance) on the southside of the building. The main entrance is expected to reopen when school starts on August 7th.
Thank you for your understanding as we make improvements to our facilities.
As everyone has heard, OVMS is receiving some updates (secure entrance, new office suite, relocating the library, adding student collaboration rooms, and improvements to the teachers' lounge).
The office has been relocated to room 111 (science classroom). This will be our office until January. The ironic part is that this classroom was Mr. Potts' room before becoming the assistant principal. OVMS office will open on Wednesday, July 24.
Here's to a great school year
2024-2025 OVMS School Supply List. Students may bring their supplies on August 1 from 5 PM - 7 PM or on the first day of school.
Beginning on Thursday, July 18th, the OVMS School Supply List will be available on teacherlists.com. You can order your supplies with one click from major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, or Staples.
Owen Valley Middle School is excited to announce our 2024 Back-To-School Night. Students will be able to pick-up schedules, learn where their classes are, and practice their lockers as many times as they need to.
Come visit us on Thursday, August 1, 5 PM - 7 PM.
Wow, it is hard to believe we are less than one month from school starting. I wanted to send a quick message to families.
As you know, incoming 8th graders for the 2024-2025 school year were able to take their Chromebooks home for the summer. If your child's Chromebook was damaged this summer, please drop it off at your earliest convenience to Brinson Insurance at 770 East Morgan Street in Spencer. All damaged Chromebooks will be repaired under the insurance plan purchased by the school corporation for the summer.
Enjoy the last few days of summer vacation. If you have any questions, you may email me at tarthur@socs.k12.in.us or call central office at 812.829.2233 to leave a message.
Sincerly,
Tom Arthur, Principal
Owen Valley Middle School.
Congratulations to the OVMS Academic Super Bowl Team! OVMS finished 3rd in the Western Division in English, Math, and Social Studies!
OVMS competed at Sarah Scott Middle School in Terre Haute.
Owen Valley Middle School is excited to announce our new athletic director. Jaclyn Totten was approved by the SOCS School Board at their regular meeting on April 11th. Mrs. Jaclyn has years of experience with basketball, softball, track and field, and cheerleading. Mrs. Totten will officially begin her duties on April 22.
Students have been hard at work and having fun preparing for their upcoming essay in Ms. Kennedy's class.
