Seven students from OCMS attended DISCOVER Training in Covington, GA to prepare for their roles as officers and leaders in FCCLA. Students networked with other members from all over the state while participating in interactive sessions about essential leadership skills like communication, responsibility, teamwork, and more.
2 days ago, Mack Baldwin
OCMS is excited to announce that our Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Kristin Byce & our Classified Employee of the Year is Ms. Alicia Kirk!!!
Mrs. Byce is a dedicated 6th grade Math, Science, & Gifted teacher of 23 years total with 16 years at OCMS. She was nominated for “working tirelessly to support her students while teaching them math with enthusiasm and rigor.” As a 6th grade Team Leader, Mrs. Byce’s “calm demeanor promotes a happy and safe environment.”
Ms. Kirk has served as a paraprofessional at OCMS for the past five years and also coaches our middle school volleyball team. When nominated, it was said that Ms. Kirk “demonstrates unwavering dedication to students and staff by ensuring that every task is handled with accuracy and professionalism.” Regarding Ms. Kirk, it was also said that she “is known for her reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to step in wherever needed throughout the school.”
OCMS is proud to have them both as part of our OCMS Family!
3 days ago, Mack Baldwin
Our Food, Nutrition & Wellness classes participated in mock interviews last week as a part of their Career Connection unit. They learned about professional dress, first impressions, communication skills, basic interview questions, and more.
4 days ago, Mack Baldwin
Congratulations to our OCMS Football team, cheerleaders, & coaches on their 30-6 win over Apalachee Wednesday night!
5 days ago, Mack Baldwin
OCMS PARENTS--Mr. Baldwin sent an email this morning (Monday, 9/8) a little after 9:00 AM. Please check your junk mail or email Mr. Baldwin at
mbaldwin@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us
with your child's name if you didn't get it so that your email can be added/checked.
Thanks
7 days ago, Mack Baldwin
Congratulations to our OCMS Volleyball Team on their wins at Banks County Wednesday night! The A-Team won in 2 of 3 sets & the B-Team won both their sets!
**Our OCMS Football Team plays at HOME at OCHS Thursday night vs. Banks County. This game was moved to be a home game. Kickoff is at 5:30.
12 days ago, Mack Baldwin
Today in Mrs. Bridges’ classes, students made a scaled model of the solar system using toilet paper to represent the relative positions of the planets from the sun. Because many of the pictures students see of the solar system are not to scale, this gave them a better understanding of an abstract concept in Astronomy.
13 days ago, Mack Baldwin
The OCMS XC team had an exciting night at North Oconee THURSDAY NIGHT! In the Open race, Reeves finished 9th for the boys and Reagan finished 10th for the girls. In our "A" team race, all five racers completed the 3k in under 15 minutes earning many Personal Bests. Congrats to all of our runners!
17 days ago, Mack Baldwin
Congrats to our OCMS Football players & Cheerleaders on their big 22-6 win at East Jackson!
Enjoy more pics from our home game two weeks ago on our Facebook page.
18 days ago, Mack Baldwin
NEW CONSEQUENCES FOR VAPES
Even though school has just started back, vapes have continued to be a major issue. In an attempt to prevent the amount of time it takes our administrators to deal with vapes daily, we will be instituting new procedures.
If a student is caught in possession of a vape, or having used one during the school day or at school-sponsored events, a juvenile complaint will be filed with the possibility of the following consequences (which are at the discretion of the prosecutor and are out of our control):
1. The student and parent/guardian will have to meet with the prosecutor.
2. Parents will face a fine ($75).
3. The student will be required to complete community service.
4. The student will be required to take a class on the dangers of vaping.
If there is a second offense, the student will go to juvenile court to face the judge.
Please talk to your child about vaping, the dangers of vaping, and the changes that are being implemented. We do not want to see any of our students in trouble with the law. A note for parents – juvenile court is extremely time consuming. It is held on a rotating basis between Elbert County, Madison County, and Oglethorpe County, and can take most of the day!
We will once again partner with Cancer Pathways, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide pathways of support, education, and community to anyone facing cancer – whether it’s before, during, or after a cancer experience. Because vaping is in the same category as cigarette smoking and has now been linked to serious health risks, cessation programs are now included in the services offered by Cancer Pathways.
If any parent or student feels as if they have an addiction or need help to stop vaping and would like to voluntarily seek help, please email
blevine@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us and we can put you in touch with the organizer of the class.
28 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Our OCMS Cross Country Team had a great first run at the Northeast Georgia Championships at ACS this past Saturday!
29 days ago, Mack Baldwin
Athletics is off & running at OCMS! Our football team put on a great showing at Malcolm Bridge Middle School last Thursday for a pre-season scrimmage and our volleyball team got game time exposure at their pre-season jamboree Saturday.
All of our teams have official season games/meets this week. Our football team has the first OCMS home event of the year this Wednesday at the OCHS football stadium at 5:00 vs. Social Circle. Also on Wednesday, volleyball travels to Social Circle and Softball travels to East Jackson. Our Cross Country team runs at the NEGA Championships at Athens Christian on Saturday. Come out and support our OCMS Athletes!
Check the Facebook post for more pictures.
about 1 month ago, Mack Baldwin
We had a GREAT first day at OCMS! And the Class of 2032 fits in just fine!
Check out the Facebook post for more pictures.
about 1 month ago, Mack Baldwin
It was great seeing students & parents at Open House. Reminder that the doors at OCMS don't open until 7:30 AM. Car riders should remain in the car until 7:30 AM. Pick up is at 3:00. Get some rest tonight! See you all Friday morning for our first day of another great year at OCMS!!
about 2 months ago, Mack Baldwin
about 2 months ago, Mack Baldwin
Our parents have been asking for it --- and now, we are finally able to deliver a one-stop communication platform. During the strategic planning session over the last two years and during last year’s Community Listening session, parents repeatedly asked for one place where they could communicate and receive messages, not several different ones. Teachers and coaches will no longer send messages through DOJO, Remind, Band, or a variety of other tools. All staff members will now use Rooms, which is connected to our Oglethorpe County District App.
🏫 What is Rooms?
Rooms is a messaging feature built into the Oglethorpe County School System mobile app. It lets parents and teachers communicate directly in a secure, school-approved space. You can send and receive messages, get updates from teachers, and stay engaged in your child’s education.
🔧 How to Get Started:
Download the Oglethorpe County School System App (skip this step if you already have the App).
Tap on “Rooms.”
Set Up Your Account (First-Time Users).
Click “Continue to Sign In.”
Sign in with your email or phone number. This must match what is already in PowerSchool.
After entering your phone number or email, click “Sign In”.
It will send you an authentication code via email or text message.
Enter the code and click “confirm.”
You should then see your child or children populate.
Start Messaging.
Once logged in, you’ll see your child’s teachers listed.
Tap a teacher’s name to begin messaging. This feature will not be fully activated until after Open House.
You’ll receive notifications when new messages arrive.
✅ Tips for Parents:
Check Rooms regularly for updates or important messages.
Turn on app notifications so you don’t miss communication from your child’s school.
Use Rooms just like texting, but in a secure and school-supported environment.
For those parents who used Rooms last year, there are a number of new features. Please click the link for the new features: Guardian Messaging.pdf
You may also receive a link from Edurooms.com or a message from your child’s teacher on how to access your account. Just follow the steps once you click on the link.
This is a powerful new tool that will take our teachers and our parents/guardians a little time to get adjusted. Please do not get frustrated if it is not working correctly for you right away; we will work diligently to get you up and running. Please remember that you won’t be able to see your child’s teachers in the app until after Open House.
If you need help getting started, please complete this form and someone will contact you to offer assistance. Forms | Oglethorpe County School System.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out
.Beverley Levine
Superintendent
about 2 months ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Please note - the previous email and text was intended for the 67 people who have not verified their information! Thanks to all who have called, but we really need to hear from those who HAVE NOT verified their proof of residence for grades pre-k, k, 3rd, 6th and 9th grade. If you have verified your information, there is nothing else you need to do!
about 2 months ago, Oglethorpe County School System
This is a final desperate plea for the last 67 students who have not verified proof of residency to call or sign up for an appointment today! If we have not heard from you by Wednesday, your child will be withdrawn. Please sign up at this link for an appointment. Just a reminder, if you have not provided proof of residence for your child in kindergarten, 3rd, 6th or 9th grade, your child will not receive a schedule at Open House.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4BABAC2BA0FB6-57370765-residency
about 2 months ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Please join us for the Ribbon Cutting on Sunday, July 27 at 5:00 PM.
We invite the community to tour the school after the ceremony.
about 2 months ago, Oglethorpe County School System
At this time, we have about 50% of parents who have completed the proof of residency for their 3rd, 6th and 9th grade children.
If you have not completed your proof of residency, please do so as soon as possible. Please click the link below if you have a mortgage statement, current lease/rental agreement (will be verified), current utility bill (gas, water, or electric only) to upload your documentation: 3rd Grade:
https://tinyurl.com/2s3rjzaz
6th Grade:
https://tinyurl.com/3rn93dtr
9th Grade:
https://tinyurl.com/vzznwpc3
If you do not have any of the above documents, you will need to schedule a residency affidavit meeting with the superintendent. Please click this link to sign up for a meeting:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4BABAC2BA0FB6-57370765-residency or call the central office at 706-743-8128 for assistance in signing up.
If you completed a residency affidavit last year, it will need to be updated this year, regardless of grade level, as these must be updated annually.
Please remember that if you do not have your residency verified for grade 3, 6 or 9, your child will not be able to receive a schedule at Open House!
If you have taken care of this already, thank you! If you need to confirm yours has been accepted, please call the school.
2 months ago, Oglethorpe County School System
