π Join us for the OMS production of "Bringing Down the House" at the PAC!
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Thursday, January 29 & Friday, January 30
β° Show starts at 7:00 p.m. | Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
ποΈ Admission: $5 for adults | $3 for non-OMS students
Congratulations to these outstanding students who competed against schools across Franklin County, sharing powerful words and a vision for a beloved communityβone built on inclusion, respect, and equity. Their insights and creativity inspire us all.
2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winners:
7th Grade:
β’ 2nd Place: Walker Hickcox
β’ 3rd Place: DaΕae Porter
8th Grade:
β’ 1st Place: Roman Maniscalco
β’ 2nd Place: Chasidy Dewey
β’ 3rd Place: Kaylee Henningsen
A special congratulations to Roman Maniscalco, whose essay also earned him the Martin Luther King, Jr. Keep the Dream Alive Mayor Awardβan incredible honor!
Well done, Whirlwinds! Your dedication and talent continue to inspire us all.
1/20: 7th Grade played Paola at home tonight. JV finished with an 8β21 loss, and Varsity dropped a close contest, 27β31. Keep working, Whirlwinds!
Weekly Activities: January 19-23
The 8th grade teams hosted Bonner Springs and came away with two strong wins. JV defeated Bonner Springs 29β21, and varsity followed with a 35β26 victory.
Winter Sports Pictures for Boys Basketball and Cheer Information:
ORC Student of the Week: Congratulations to Pheobe, Brennan, Daisy, and Michael!
1/12: The 7th grade JV fell to Woodland Springs, 36β7. Varsity also came up short, losing 60β32.
Weekly Activities: January 12-16
Congratulations to all OMS students on earning Honor Roll recognition for the 2025β2026 Fall Semester. Job well done!
Certificates were handed out to students on 1/8/26.
Certificates were handed out to students on 1/8/26.
Weekly Activities: January 5-10
Students, we will see you all on Tuesday, December 6!
Students, we will see you all on Tuesday, December 6!
Weekly Activities: December 29-January 2
Weekly Activities: December 22-26
Tonightβs holiday concert was a festive and uplifting way to celebrate the season. Students shared their talents through music, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere and highlighting all the hard work theyβve put in.
Weekly Activities | December 15β19
π First Day of BBB
Starts Monday, December 15
βοΈ All KSHSAA & district forms must be completed and turned in before students may participate in tryouts or practice.
πΆ OMS Choir Concert
PAC doors open to the public on Monday, December 15, @ 6:30 PM
π First Day of BBB
Starts Monday, December 15
βοΈ All KSHSAA & district forms must be completed and turned in before students may participate in tryouts or practice.
πΆ OMS Choir Concert
PAC doors open to the public on Monday, December 15, @ 6:30 PM
WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION:
(All KSHSAA and District Forms must be completed and turned in to the office before a student may participate in tryouts/practices)
25-26 Boys Basketball Tryouts/Practice:
When: Monday, December 15
8th grade 3:15-4:30
7th grade 4:30-6:00
Tuesday, December 16
7th grade 3:15-4:30
8th grade 4:30-6:00
π£ Parent Meeting
Thursday, December 18
π Time: 5:30 β 5:45 PM
π OMS Commons
25-26 Spirit Squad:
Learn more at our Spirit Squad Team & Safety Meeting!
π When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
π Time: 3:20 β 5:00 PM
π location: Room 707)
π£ Parent Meeting
π Tuesday, January 6
π Time: 5:00β6:00 p.m.
π Location: Room 707
(All KSHSAA and District Forms must be completed and turned in to the office before a student may participate in tryouts/practices)
25-26 Boys Basketball Tryouts/Practice:
When: Monday, December 15
8th grade 3:15-4:30
7th grade 4:30-6:00
Tuesday, December 16
7th grade 3:15-4:30
8th grade 4:30-6:00
π£ Parent Meeting
Thursday, December 18
π Time: 5:30 β 5:45 PM
π OMS Commons
25-26 Spirit Squad:
Learn more at our Spirit Squad Team & Safety Meeting!
π When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
π Time: 3:20 β 5:00 PM
π location: Room 707)
π£ Parent Meeting
π Tuesday, January 6
π Time: 5:00β6:00 p.m.
π Location: Room 707
ORC Student of the Week: Congratulations to Caroline, Jason, Wyatt, Agnes, Owen, and Joshlyn!
A great way to finish the seasonβour 7th-grade girls enjoyed a fun scrimmage tonight!
12/11 /25: 7TH GRADE GIRLS' GAME CHANGE:
Whirlwind students, parents, and fans:
We just received word from Bonner Springs that they have only four players available for tonightβs game and will therefore forfeit.
However, out of respect for our 7th-grade girls and to give them a final opportunity to play, we will hold an intermix Varsity/JV scrimmage so they can enjoy one last game of the season.
Tip-off will remain at 4:00 PM; there will be no entry fee, and officials will be on site to referee.
To celebrate the season, our coaches will also host a pizza party with the 7th-grade girlsβ basketball team afterward to recognize their hard work and dedication.
We appreciate your continued support and understanding this season. We hope to see you in the stands tonight to help our 7th-grade girls close out their basketball season.
*8th GRADE GAMES WILL STILL BE PLAYED AS SCHEDULED*
Whirlwind students, parents, and fans:
We just received word from Bonner Springs that they have only four players available for tonightβs game and will therefore forfeit.
However, out of respect for our 7th-grade girls and to give them a final opportunity to play, we will hold an intermix Varsity/JV scrimmage so they can enjoy one last game of the season.
Tip-off will remain at 4:00 PM; there will be no entry fee, and officials will be on site to referee.
To celebrate the season, our coaches will also host a pizza party with the 7th-grade girlsβ basketball team afterward to recognize their hard work and dedication.
We appreciate your continued support and understanding this season. We hope to see you in the stands tonight to help our 7th-grade girls close out their basketball season.
*8th GRADE GAMES WILL STILL BE PLAYED AS SCHEDULED*
Girls' League Basketball Information for Thursday, December 11, 2025
Whirlwind Students, Parents, and Fans,
Our upcoming girls' league basketball games are scheduled for Thursday, December 11, as follows.
- 7th Grade Girls will play @ Home vs. Bonner Springs at 4:00 PM. This will be a Varsity ONLY game, as Bonner Springs does not have enough players to field a JV team.
- 8th Grade Girls will travel to Eudora. The JV game will begin at 4:00 PM, with Varsity to follow.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the basketball season.
Go Whirlwinds!
Whirlwind Students, Parents, and Fans,
Our upcoming girls' league basketball games are scheduled for Thursday, December 11, as follows.
- 7th Grade Girls will play @ Home vs. Bonner Springs at 4:00 PM. This will be a Varsity ONLY game, as Bonner Springs does not have enough players to field a JV team.
- 8th Grade Girls will travel to Eudora. The JV game will begin at 4:00 PM, with Varsity to follow.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the basketball season.
Go Whirlwinds!
