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Olson Middle SCHOOL Cougars

Here is where your experience begins!

It’s Going to Be a Great Day!

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Tonights Purpose

Introduce key people who will help with transition to OMS

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Describe what middle school is all about

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Upcoming events and timeline and answer your questions

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Welcome you to OMS!

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Welcome to OMS

Ms. Krenz

Asst. Principal

Ms. Maynard

Dean

Mr. Ciavarri

Principal

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Our Counselors

Ms. Sheehan

Last Names M-Z

P:952-806-8627

ksheehan@isd271.org

Ms. Kirscht

Last Names A-L

P:952-806-8627

akirschtreisnour

@isd271.org

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Team 6-1

MS. ZARNS, MR. HILLESHEIM, MS. TAPPER, MR. KIMPTON

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Team 6-2

MS. BUTLER, MS. NELSON, MS. MOEN, MR. HAHN, MR. SWANSON

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What is OMS all about?

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Helping Students Grow To

Be Independent Learners

SECTION 2

SECTION 3

SECTION 4

SECTION 1

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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC GROWTH

POSITIVE SELF IMAGE

STUDENT

POSITIVE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

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6th Graders

8th Graders

8th Graders

6th Graders

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Communication

  • Website
  • OMS Monthly Newsletter
  • Blackboard Connect
  • Canvas: Grades and Assignments
  • Infinite Campus: Report Cards and Student Information
  • Phone Calls/Emails

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Music Selection

  • Choir
  • Band
  • Orchestra
  • Music Exploration

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Summer Math

  • Advanced in Math - based on test scores

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Honors Language Arts

  • Honors Language Arts - based on test scores

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PTSA 2025-26

Our mission is to support students and staff by providing opportunities and activities that build a strong school community.

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OMS PTSA

  • Volunteer Opportunities

  • School Dance

  • Monthly Membership Meetings

  • Spiritwear Sales/Fundraisers

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Advisory

Is for

Connection!

It also houses

Individual time with teachers for:

Work or Make up Time

Individual Support

Transitional skill development from elem - MS

6th Grade Student Schedule

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Core Classes

Math

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

6th Grade Student Schedule

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Exploratory Classes

Computer Science

ART

FACS

Health

Physical Education

Music Choice

Tech Ed/ CS

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Example of 6th grade schedule

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Special Education Services

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Online Option

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Computer Science Immersion at OMS

Students in the Computer Science Immersion Program will have…

  • Two quarters of Computer Science
  • Computer Science integrated classes
    • 6th Grade Social Studies
    • 7th Grade Language Arts
    • 8th Grade Science

Interested?

Students from Poplar Bridge automatically enrolled

Students from other elementary schools - complete our interest form by FEB 23

*Families will be notified by MARCH 10*

Check email for interest form

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Our Counselors

Ms. Sheehan

Last Names M-Z

P:952-806-8627

ksheehan@isd271.org

Ms. Kirscht

Last Names A-L

P:952-806-8627

akirschtreisnour

@isd271.org

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Registration Information

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Registration Form - Mailed Home in mid January

Registration Form

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Student Supports

  • Counselors
  • Cultural Liaison
  • Student Advocate
  • Washburn Therapist Partnership
  • W.I.N. (What I Need) Room
  • Academic Intervention Programming
  • Special Education Programming

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Office Of Educational Equity

Ms. Jessie Martinez

Equity Specialist

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Help build relationships with our BIPOC communities

Help to remove language barriers in Spanish, Somali and Vietnamese

Assist staff and students in the area of social justice and equity

Implement Student Equity Teams (SET) in each building

Meet individually with students to build success within the school day

Assist parents maneuvering the education process

Help students understand our local and national communities

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Back to School

August 2024

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Cougar Camp 24-25

You may sign your student up for either of the two sessions. The cost is $35.00 per child which includes materials, snacks, and a t-shirt. Your student can also bring lunch if they would like. Transportation is available on a limited basis, please contact us if needed. Registration is open up until the day of camp, however we ask that you try to submit the information below to us by July 1st to help us prepare and order shirts. If you are unable to complete your child’s registration by the 1st, we cannot guarantee that they will receive a t-shirt at camp.

Thursday, August 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

or

Tuesday, August 6th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Information

August 2024

Student schedules and locker information will be sent via email in mid August.

Look for details in your in- box

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The MOST important things you will want to know!

Student Panel

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We are looking forward to seeing and working with you all in the fall

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Resources