REMINDER: Our PTO will be hosting a Winter Dance for OMS students on Friday, December 5, from 6:00ā8:00 p.m.
Please Note:
- Doors will be open from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. for student entrance.
- Students must be eligible to attend.
- If students leave the dance, they will not be allowed back in.
Please Note:
- Doors will be open from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. for student entrance.
- Students must be eligible to attend.
- If students leave the dance, they will not be allowed back in.

The OHS Drama Club is offering a Parents' Night Out this Monday, December 8, from 4:00ā8:00 p.m.
Please email Ms. Baldwin at baldwinc@usd290.org by December 6 to RSVP.
Please email Ms. Baldwin at baldwinc@usd290.org by December 6 to RSVP.

Our Winter Band Concert was the perfect way to kick off the season. Our students highlighted their hard work with songs that brought the holiday cheer to life. Thank you to our families for joining us and celebrating this special evening of music, joy, and winter magic.









Our PTO will host a Winter Dance for students at OMS on Friday, December 5, from 6:00-8:00 pm. (Doors will not open until 6:00 pm)
**Students must be eligible to attend**

12/2: The 7th grade Whirlwinds hosted the Chargers tonight. JV battled hard but came up short, 29ā20. Varsity continued to compete to the end, falling 49ā10.




12/1/25: OMS girls' basketball, cheer, and play practices will be dismissed at 5:00 pm tonight. Stay warm, Whirlwinds!
Weekly Activities: December 1-5


Weekly Activities: November 24-28

Such an exciting moment tonight as our 7th-grade girlsā cross country team was recognized at the girlsā basketball game against Tonganoxie and presented with their banner celebrating a League win by just 3 points. Congratulations, girls, on a well-deserved dedication!


11/20/25: 8TH GRADE GBB GAME CHANGE FOR TONIGHT @ TONGANOXIE
VARSITY ONLY: STARTING AT 4:00 PM
VARSITY ONLY: STARTING AT 4:00 PM

11/17: 7th GBB vs Spring Hill
JV: Ottawa came out strong with a solid 13ā6 win.
Varsity: Despite great effort, Varsity fell to Spring Hill 14ā26.





Our PTO will host a Winter Dance for students at OMS on Friday, December 5, from 6:00-8:00 pm.
**Students must be eligible to attend**

Weekly Activities: November 17-21

ORC Students of the Week: Congratulations to Autumn, Myles, Claire, and Karson!


Elks Hoop Shoot FreeThrow Contest on 12/6/2025.
If you have questions regarding the contest, please reach out to Ryan Henningsen @ 785-418-2358.
If you have questions regarding the contest, please reach out to Ryan Henningsen @ 785-418-2358.

Whirlwind Activities: October 10-15

11/6: 7th GBB vs Louisburg:
The Wildcats may have taken the wins, but our 7th-grade JV (33-8) and Varsity (33-16) Whirlwinds showed fight, teamwork, and heart every play of the way.




Whirlwind Activities: November 3-7

Our PTO is selling sports buttons for Girls Basketball, Wrestling, and Cheer! šš¤¼āāļøš£
Each button is $5 ā please fill out the form below and return it with payment to the office or Mrs. Irby. Printed copies of the form are also available in the office.
šļø Deadline: Friday, November 7
Show your Whirlwind pride and support our athletes! ā¤ļø

A huge thank you to Starbucks for providing coffee for our OMS staff on our professional development day! We appreciate the pick-me-up and your support for our teachers!
