7th grade students engaging in a pattern brain break. Short brain breaks during work time have been shown to have real benefits and they can help students focus and be more productive. Look at these engaged students!
The Olympia boys and girls cross country teams had a great couple meets. On Saturday in Normal, the varsity boys all ran seasons bests. JT Piper led Olympia with a time of 12:49, followed by Hollis Scheets (13:06), CJ Moore (13:09), Kaleb Jacobs (13:56), Clayton Piper (14:04), Evan Petri (14:19), and Tuckery Garey (14:19). This ranks the boys 5th of 16 conference teams.
The girls team was led by Mira Kister (15:36), followed by Kamryn Raider (15:38), Nina Salvator (16:08), Abby Hoeft (16:45), Jersey Holloway (16:57), Zoey Bowman (16:58), Adraian Jenkins (17:58), and Natalie Collins (17:58).
On Monday’s meet in El Paso both the boys and girls placed 6th, with many athletes taking home hardware for their awesome performances! Medal winners included:
TJ Piper, Hollis Scheets, Ethan LaBelle, Owen Knuffman, Callan Clark, Colby Maness, Jaymin Knox, Wyatt Prince, Mira Kistner, Kamryn Raider, Adriana Jenkins, and Ava Jenkins
For most improved athlete, a special shout-out to Kennedi Craig. She took almost 3 minutes off her time to finish her race in 22:56. Great job Spartans!
OMS students participated in a Challenge Learning session where they engaged in creative and collaborative thinking. We are thankful for our continued partnership with Challenge Learning!
Congratulations to JT Piper and the boy’s cross-country team on their performances yesterday! JT finished 18th in a race of over 100 athletes at the Washington Panther Invite. His 2-mile time of 12:53 is a season record. Piper was followed by varsity athletes Hollis Scheets (13:36) CJ Moore (13:46) Paul Yeary (14:29) Clayton Piper (14:53) and Evan Petri (14:57). Great job Spartans!
The middle school softball "B" games scheduled for today Aug. 24th at LeRoy have been cancelled. There will be practice.
OMS Picture day is this Friday, August 27th. Order forms should have come home with your student last week. You can order online at inter-state.com/order using code 60165TA.
MS Girls Basketball Tryouts will be Aug. 31st and Sept. 1st from 3:30 - 5:45pm in the OMS gym. You need a current physical and be registered on 8to18. Softball or cross-country athlete should plan on attending tryouts on Wed, Sept. 1st. Questions: jennifer.love@olympia.org
Evening Shuttle Bus Information
The Stanford/Danvers shuttle will be bus #22.
The Atlanta/McLean/Waynesville shuttle will be bus #21.
The Armington/Minier/Hopedale shuttle will be bus #3.
The shuttle busses will depart the school at 6:00pm from the middle school side.
Incoming 6th grade students had the chance to capture a momentous occasion- their first moments in middle school. We are so excited to welcome this new group of students. Welcome to OMS class of 2028! #StrongerTogether
OMS Cross Country volunteer practice for tonight has been cancelled. Next volunteer practice will be @ 5:00 on Tuesday 8/17.
Official practice will start Wednesday after school. All participants must be registered on 8to18 and have a current physical turned in.
Due to the weather, MS Baseball practice, HS girl's golf practice, MS cross country practice and HS boys soccer practice have all been cancelled today Aug. 12th. Middle school softball will practice varsity only in the middle school gym at 4:30pm.
Activity Changes Due to the extreme heat today (8/10)
OMS Softball game will start at 5:15. One game only. Varsity players need to be at the field at 4:00 Jv will practice from 5:00-7:00
OMS Baseball will practice from 5:00-6:30.
OMS Cross Country is cancelled
We rolled out the #RedCarpet for the new Oly teachers and staff during our new teacher orientations! They are real #VIPs and we are lucky to have them at Olympia! #StrongerTogether
Middle School Baseball reminder: practice tomorrow (8/6) will be at 4:00. Practice Saturday (8/7) will be 10am.
The Olympia Booster Club will have their next meeting on Thursday Aug. 12th at 6:00pm in the high school library. Please consider joining the Booster Club. All funds raised through their efforts go directly back to the high school and middle school sports and activities.
Middle school baseball reminder. Times for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7th grade time will be 4:30-6:00. 6th and 8th grade will try out from 5:30-7:00. Any questions please contact Coach Lacefield at justin.lacefield@olympia.org
Update ----- The middle school baseball tryouts starting on Monday Aug. 2nd will now take place at the fields in Minier behind Olympia West Elementary School from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Please remember to register on 8to18 and turn in a current physical.
Booster Club Members Needed ------ The Olympia Booster Club is in need of volunteers to join the booster club. The sole purpose of the Olympia Booster Club is to support Olympia activities. Please consider joining this organization.
Middle School Cross Country summer practices will be held through mid-August: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5 to 6 at Olympia High School. The season will officially begin with practice the first day of school. Please remember to register on 8 to 18 and turn in a physical.
Summer runs for HS and MS Cross Country are cancelled tonight (7/12).