Ottawa Middle School

Our Squeak and Squawk concert tonight was a success! 🎶 The students did a fantastic job showing off what they’ve learned so far — from their first notes to their growing confidence on stage. Great work, everyone!

10/20: 7th Grade GBB vs. Woodland Spring: Our JV girls came out strong tonight with a solid 31–18 win over Ottawa! Great teamwork and energy on the court! Varsity battled hard against Woodland, falling 13–24, but showed grit and determination from start to finish. Proud of the effort from both teams as they continue to grow each game!

7TH-GRADE GAME CHANGE FOR 10/23/25 VS BONNER SPRINGS 8th grade will play as scheduled.

Weekly Activities: October 20-25


If your child was absent or in need of Fall Picture Retakes, please call 785-229-8030 so we can add them to the list.

ORC: Students of the Week: Congratulations to Kenlie, Millie, Brodie, and Lottie!

We want to extend a special thank you to Sparkwheel, Hasty Awards, Smoked Creations BBQ, Ottawa Sanitation, and the OHS Culinary Students for providing an incredible meal for our staff during parent-teacher conferences tonight. Your generosity and support mean so much and helped make a busy evening enjoyable and delicious. We truly appreciate all you do for our school community! ❤️

What a season it’s been for our OMS Whirlwinds! Our 7th-grade team closed their year against Woodland Spring, battling hard but falling 36–6. Our 8th graders finished strong with a gritty 8–0 win over Baldwin! We’re proud of the growth, effort, and teamwork shown by both groups this season. Way to represent OMS, Whirlwinds!

Whirlwind Activities: October 13-18

10/10: Pictures from the OHS/OMS Band Night at the football game. Nicely done, Cyclones and Whirlwinds!

FREE: Walk-in Winter Sports Physicals @ the Franklin County Health Department on Friday, October 17.

Fall Parent Teacher Conference Information:

- Scheduled Night: Wednesday, October 15, from 3:20-7:20 pm (Please schedule in Skyward)
- Drop-in Night: Thursday, October 16, from 3:20-7:20 pm

Please have your student(s) bring their Chromebooks.

Fall Picture Retakes: Wednesday, October 22.

If you would like your child to have re-takes of their fall school pictures, please call the office or email fergusoj@usd290.org

10/9 League Cross Country Results: Our OMS Cross Country teams wrapped up an incredible season with strong finishes across the board! 7th Grade Girls dominated the course: - Corynn Osborne raced to 5th at the invitational and 3rd in league - Jackie Robinson finished 9th at the invitational and 6th in league - Kenlie Derhammer placed 12th and 8th. Their hard work paid off as the 7th Grade Girls were crowned League Champions! 🏆 7th Grade Boys: - Santiago Guerrero ran a strong race, finishing 8th in the league! 8th Grade Girls: Kielee Entress came in with a 4th-place finish at the invitational and in league! What a season for our Whirlwind Cross Country team — full of grit, teamwork, and top finishes! 💪👏

Wrestling Info:

***All KSHSAA, concussion, and medical forms must be completed and turned in before students can practice on 10/13.***

Whirlwind Activities: October 6-10

ORC Student of the Week: Congratulations to Emma and Tristan!

ORC Student of the Week: Congratulations to Ava and Aiden!

Girls' Basketball and Cheerleader Tryout/Practice Information

(Wrestling information to come soon!)

***KSHSAA Physical Form, KSHSAA Concussion Form & Medical Release Forms are due by October 6th for students to participate in tryouts and practices.***

10/1: Cross Country Results at Basehor-Linwood: 7th girls: - Jackie Robinson 3rd - Corynn Osborn 4th - Kenlie DerHammer 8th - Vivian Payne 10th The 7th-grade girls finished second as a team. 7th boys: - Santiago Guerrero 8th 8th Girls - Kielee Entress 3rd Absolutely ecstatic and pridefully bursting for our unstoppable Whirlwind cross-country team and their incredible dedication! Keep charging forward! #whirlwindpride