Fall Sports Pictures will be on Wednesday, September 2, at 3:15.
Scan the QR Code on the flyer to order.
Scan the QR Code on the flyer to order.
Weekly Activities: August 24-28
Whirlwind Students and Parents,
Because of the potential heat and elevated wet-bulb temperatures, OMS will adjust practice times for Monday, August 24, to keep our athletes and coaches safe.
Football: 6:00–7:00 a.m. (morning practice already scheduled; doors open at 5:30 a.m)
Cross Country: 6:15–7:00 a.m.
Volleyball & Cheer: Practice will remain as scheduled.
With 12 practices required before our first football game and cross country meet, we need to continue practicing when conditions allow, with safety as our top priority.
I’ve attached the wet-bulb guidelines we follow per KSHSAA requirements for reference.
We’ll continue monitoring the heat forecast throughout the week and communicate any schedule changes to parents and students as soon as possible.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding!
🚨 REMINDER: THIS IS ONLY A DRILL
Friday, August 21, at 8:00 a.m., students and staff will participate in an intruder emergency drill to practice our safety procedures.
Please know that this is only a drill. There is no actual emergency.
It's Read-a-Thon Time!
Weekly Activities: August 17-21
Important things to note for the week:
- Monday, August 17: FALL PICTURES 📸
- With excessive heat forecast for the week of August 17–21 and fall tryouts/practices beginning Monday, August 17, we are adjusting the Football and Cross Country schedules to help keep our students and coaches safe. The attached flyer includes the dates and times for Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, and Spirit Squad.
‼️ Important Reminder – KSHSAA & District Forms
All required KSHSAA and District forms are due Monday, August 17. Students will not be allowed to participate in tryouts/practices until all required forms have been completed and submitted to Mrs. Irby. Coaches will have an updated list of students who are cleared to participate before the scheduled tryout/practice times on Monday, August 17.
Important things to note for the week:
- Monday, August 17: FALL PICTURES 📸
- With excessive heat forecast for the week of August 17–21 and fall tryouts/practices beginning Monday, August 17, we are adjusting the Football and Cross Country schedules to help keep our students and coaches safe. The attached flyer includes the dates and times for Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, and Spirit Squad.
‼️ Important Reminder – KSHSAA & District Forms
All required KSHSAA and District forms are due Monday, August 17. Students will not be allowed to participate in tryouts/practices until all required forms have been completed and submitted to Mrs. Irby. Coaches will have an updated list of students who are cleared to participate before the scheduled tryout/practice times on Monday, August 17.
Whirlwind Reminder:
With excessive heat forecast for the week of August 17–21 and fall tryouts/practices beginning Monday, August 17, we are adjusting the Football and Cross Country schedules to help keep our students and coaches safe.
Attached are the dates and times for Volleyball and Spirit Squad tryouts/practices and the parent meeting information.
With the excessive heat in the forecast next week and fall tryouts/practices beginning Monday, August 17, schedules will be adjusted as follows:
All week: 📅 Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21
🏈 Football
6:00–7:00 AM
Doors will open at 5:30 AM.
🏃 Cross Country
6:15–7:00 AM
Meet in the West Parking Lot at OMS.
🏐 Volleyball & 📣 Spirit Squad
Tryouts/practices will be held as scheduled.
⚠️ Reminder:
‼️ All KSHSAA and District forms are due Monday, August 17. Students may not participate in tryouts or practices until all forms are completed and submitted to Mrs. Irby. Coaches will have an updated list of students who are cleared to participate before their scheduled tryout/practice times. ‼️
All week: 📅 Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21
🏈 Football
6:00–7:00 AM
Doors will open at 5:30 AM.
🏃 Cross Country
6:15–7:00 AM
Meet in the West Parking Lot at OMS.
🏐 Volleyball & 📣 Spirit Squad
Tryouts/practices will be held as scheduled.
⚠️ Reminder:
‼️ All KSHSAA and District forms are due Monday, August 17. Students may not participate in tryouts or practices until all forms are completed and submitted to Mrs. Irby. Coaches will have an updated list of students who are cleared to participate before their scheduled tryout/practice times. ‼️
OMS Fall Sports Information:
***KSHSAA Physical Form, KSHSAA Concussion Form & District Medical Release Form must be completed and turned in before students can participate in tryouts/practices on August, 17th!***
***KSHSAA Physical Form, KSHSAA Concussion Form & District Medical Release Form must be completed and turned in before students can participate in tryouts/practices on August, 17th!***
Weekly Activities: August 10-14
Whirlwinds, take a look at the upcoming Whirlwind activities and KSHSAA requirements in the attached flyers!
- First Day of School Information
- Athletic/Activities Requirements
- Back-to-School Night Information
Whirlwinds, take a look at the upcoming Whirlwind activities and KSHSAA requirements in the attached flyers!
- First Day of School Information
- Athletic/Activities Requirements
- Back-to-School Night Information
Fall Pictures at OMS will be on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Back-to-School Reminders from Our OMS Nurse, Mrs. Entress
To print the following forms at home, please scan the attached QR code:
- Carry Inhaler at School Form
- Religious Exemption Form
- Request for Medication at School Form
To print the following forms at home, please scan the attached QR code:
- Carry Inhaler at School Form
- Religious Exemption Form
- Request for Medication at School Form
OMS Fall Athletic Information for 7th and 8th grade students:
The first day of practice will be Monday, August 17, 2026.
All OMS student-athletes MUST have the following forms completed and submitted to the office by August 12th to participate in fall activities on August 17th. Students may not participate in tryouts or practices without these forms being completed and on file.
- KSHSAA Physical Form
- KSHSAA Concussion Form
- Medical Release Form
- Tryouts/Practices for Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Cheer will begin on Monday, August 17th
- Incoming 7th and 8th graders are eligible to participate in sports
The first day of practice will be Monday, August 17, 2026.
All OMS student-athletes MUST have the following forms completed and submitted to the office by August 12th to participate in fall activities on August 17th. Students may not participate in tryouts or practices without these forms being completed and on file.
- KSHSAA Physical Form
- KSHSAA Concussion Form
- Medical Release Form
- Tryouts/Practices for Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Cheer will begin on Monday, August 17th
- Incoming 7th and 8th graders are eligible to participate in sports
Attention A-Team Members:
There will be an A-Team Meeting on Friday, August 7, from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the OMS Gym.
**Please note that this meeting is for A-Team members only.**
For additional information, please see the attached flyer.
2026-2027 Yearbook Information
Be sure to reserve your student's yearbook when enrolling!
Be sure to reserve your student's yearbook when enrolling!
OMS ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Returning Students:
‼️ Online enrollment is open July 27–August 12! There is no need to attend in person. ‼️
To complete enrollment:
➜ Log in to Skyward Family Access.
➜ Select the Online Registration tile located in the left-hand menu.
➜ For the best experience, complete registration on a computer rather than a phone. (Your student's Chromebook may also be used.)
Enrollment instructions can also be found at:
www.usd290.org/page/enrollment
Navigate to:
➜ Students & Families
➜ Enrollment Information
New Students:
Students who are NEW to Ottawa Middle School should attend in-person enrollment on:
📅 Thursday, July 30
🕘 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
🕑 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the OMS Office at (785) 229-8030.
Returning Students:
‼️ Online enrollment is open July 27–August 12! There is no need to attend in person. ‼️
To complete enrollment:
➜ Log in to Skyward Family Access.
➜ Select the Online Registration tile located in the left-hand menu.
➜ For the best experience, complete registration on a computer rather than a phone. (Your student's Chromebook may also be used.)
Enrollment instructions can also be found at:
www.usd290.org/page/enrollment
Navigate to:
➜ Students & Families
➜ Enrollment Information
New Students:
Students who are NEW to Ottawa Middle School should attend in-person enrollment on:
📅 Thursday, July 30
🕘 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
🕑 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the OMS Office at (785) 229-8030.
ORC: Calling all incoming 6th graders on the evening of August 4 for a free game of Kickball!
*See the attached flyer for more details*
Whirlwinds and Cyclones—Don't forget to sign up for your sports physicals! August 17 will be here before we know it!
📣 Attention Whirlwind Families! Sports physicals are required for all (7th-12th grade) students participating in fall sports and must be completed and turned in to the OMS office by August 12, 2026.
Be sure to check out the available sports physical opportunities in our community, listed in the attached flyers.
Scan the attached QR codes to:
✅ Sign up for a physical at OMS
✅ Access and print the required paperwork at home.
Don’t wait until the last minute—get your student’s physical scheduled and paperwork completed ahead of time! ❤️🖤🌪️
🌪️ Whirlwind Reminder! 🌪️
Thursday, July 16 is the last day of OMS Summer Conditioning & Weights!
Please note that activities will end at 10:00 a.m. that day.
Thank you to all of our student-athletes and coaches for your hard work this summer. Your dedication has helped you get stronger and better prepared for the upcoming school year and athletic seasons. Enjoy the rest of your summer—we’ll see you back at OMS soon!
Whirlwinds and Cyclones—Don't forget to sign up for your sports physicals! August 17 will be here before we know it!
📣 Attention Whirlwind Families!
Sports physicals are required for all (7th-12th grade) students participating in fall sports and must be completed and turned in to the OMS office by August 12, 2026.
Be sure to check out the available sports physical opportunities in our community, listed in the attached flyers.
Scan the attached QR codes to:
✅ Sign up for a physical at OMS
✅ Access and print the required paperwork at home.
Don’t wait until the last minute—get your student’s physical scheduled and paperwork completed ahead of time! ❤️🖤🌪️
