Weekly Activities: February 2-6
Winter Royalty Spirit Week:
Monday: PJ Day
Tuesday: Class Colors Day: 6th-Purple. 7th-Blue, 8th-Green
Wednesday: Meme Day
Thursday: Adam Sandler Day
Friday: School Spirit Day
Winter Royalty Spirit Week:
Monday: PJ Day
Tuesday: Class Colors Day: 6th-Purple. 7th-Blue, 8th-Green
Wednesday: Meme Day
Thursday: Adam Sandler Day
Friday: School Spirit Day


Night one of the OMS production of Bringing Down the House was a huge success! The cast brought energy, humor, and confidence to the stage, delivering strong performances and plenty of laughs from the audience.
You can watch night two, tomorrow (1/30) at the PAC @ 7:00 pm.










8th grade: 1/29/26 Home Game vs. Forest Spring JV comes out strong with a 25–7 win, and Varsity follows up with a big 45–24 victory. Great night on our home court! 💪






1/28: Whirlwind C team boys basketball played Eudora tonight at home and came out on top, winning 24-20.
Next week, they take on Baldwin City @ home @ 4:00 pm.




Congratulations to our 2026 OMS Spelling Bee Winners, Lincoln, Kylee, and Alexis!
These students will now compete in the Franklin County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 12:30 PM, hosted at West Franklin Elementary at Appanoose.
These students will now compete in the Franklin County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 12:30 PM, hosted at West Franklin Elementary at Appanoose.

🎓 Incoming Freshman Parent Meeting – Class of 2030
Parents and guardians of incoming 9th graders are invited to attend the incoming Freshman Parent Meeting on:
When: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Cyclone Room @ OHS
Please Note: The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., following the 8th-grade home basketball game against Lawrence West.
Parents and guardians of incoming 9th graders are invited to attend the incoming Freshman Parent Meeting on:
When: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Cyclone Room @ OHS
Please Note: The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., following the 8th-grade home basketball game against Lawrence West.

Weekly Activities: January 26-30

Monday, January 26, 2026: There will be no school due to inclement weather.
Stay safe and warm, Whirlwinds!

A strong night for the 8th-grade basketball team against the Mavericks. JV: 46–9 win and Varsity ends with a 50–20 win! Nice job, boys!







🎭 Join us for the OMS production of "Bringing Down the House" at the PAC!
📅 Thursday, January 29 & Friday, January 30
⏰ Show starts at 7:00 p.m. | Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
🎟️ 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 community—one built on inclusion, respect, and equity. Their insights and creativity inspire us all.
2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winners:
7th Grade:
• 2nd Place: Walker Hickcox
• 3rd Place: DaŃae Porter
8th Grade:
• 1st Place: Roman Maniscalco
• 2nd Place: Chasidy Dewey
• 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 Award—an 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 8–21 loss, and Varsity dropped a close contest, 27–31. 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 29–21, and varsity followed with a 35–26 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, 36–7. Varsity also came up short, losing 60–32.




Weekly Activities: January 12-16

Congratulations to all OMS students on earning Honor Roll recognition for the 2025–2026 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!

