Ottawa Middle School

Through hot weather, early mornings, and tough races, these runners kept showing up, working hard, and pushing themselves. Our Whirlwinds wrapped up their season at the Frontier League Cross Country Meet at Eudora yesterday. Proud of the work these runners put in all season long!

Whirlwinds, it’s time for Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences!

The Skyward Conference Scheduler is now open! When you log into Skyward, you should see a Conferences tile or tab where you can sign up for a conference time.

📅 Scheduled Night: Wednesday, October 14
📅 Drop-In Night: Thursday, October 15
⏰ Time: 3:20–7:20 p.m.

💻 Please have your student(s) bring their Chromebook to conferences.

We look forward to seeing you!

Fresh out of the kitchen at Ottawa Middle School! 🍪 Our culinary class made these delicious, chewy s'more squares. Go Whirlwinds❗🌪️

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26-27 Wrestling Tryouts/Practice

With Parent-Teacher Conferences next week, wrestling tryouts/practice will be held Monday, October 12 – Thursday, October 15, from 6:00–7:00 AM.

Location: OHS Wrestling Rm (Students will meet at OMS and walk over with Coach Ott & Coach Harman)

All KSHSAA, concussion, and medical forms must be completed and submitted before students can try out or practice.

Questions? Email Coach Ott @ ottb@usd290.org

Kickin' it on the Field: Ottawa Middle School PE in Action❗⚽

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Our 6th-grade band students took the stage tonight for Squeak & Squawk! They did a great job showcasing their hard work with Ms. Abbey.

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Mr. Circles class had a great time learning about Harness Safety

Incredible learning is happening across our classrooms every single day! Swipe through to see what our amazing students have been up to this past month. 🎒🌪️

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final touch ups?

Weekly Activities: October 5-9

Today we celebrate the five people who work behind the scenes to keep OMS safe, clean, and welcoming every day! ❤️ Thank you, Mr. Mike, Ms. Christy, Mr. Dustin, Ms. Debbie, and Mr. Cameron, for all you do for our students, staff, and school community. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed!

9/30: Cross Country @ Basehor-Linwood Whirlwind Cross Country competed at the Basehor-Linwood Invitational this afternoon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 🏆 8th Grade Girls — 1st Place 🏅 7th Grade Girls — 4th Place 🏃 7th Grade Boys — 7th Place Great work, Whirlwinds! ❤️🖤

26-27 LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION:

QR Codes for each bracket will be posted soon!

26-27 Cheer Information for Girls' Basketball Season:


All KSHSAA forms, including concussion and medical forms, must be completed and turned in before students can try out or practice.

Questions?
Email Coach Kelly @
kellye@usd290.org

Whirlwind Football hosted the Paola Panthers tonight, battling through the rain and falling 32–20.

9/29: Football vs. Paola 3:06: We are actively monitoring the weather. As of right now, the game will still start at 4:00 pm.

Whirlwind Volleyball wrapped up the regular season tonight against Spring Hill, with both the 7th- and 8th-grade teams falling to the Mavericks. League Volleyball is Saturday, October 3. League volleyball information will be posted as soon as it’s available.

Weekly Activities: September 28-October 3:

Reminders:

* 8th Grade Parent Night Information:

- Volleyball Parent Night: Monday, September 28 vs. Spring Hill — 4:00 p.m. (before games begin)
- Football & Cheer Parent Night: Tuesday, September 29 vs. Paola — 4:00 p.m. (before games begin)

Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so we can begin recognition promptly and keep the evening on schedule.

* League Volleyball Information will be released as soon as it's available.

Whirlwind Cross Country had a strong showing at the Prairie View Meet, today! 8th Grade Girls — 1st Place 7th Grade Boys — 3rd Place 7th Grade Girls — 4th Place Way to run, Whirlwinds! ❤️🖤