Arkansas students in grades 3-10 took a new state test in the spring of 2024 through the Arkansas Teaching & Learning Assessment System (ATLAS). It replaces the old state test and is aligned to Arkansas grade level standards. You can access information about your child’s performance through the ATLAS Family Portal. This resource includes the results of your child’s performance on all ATLAS tests. Information regarding how to access your child’s scores will be sent home with students tomorrow. Click on the following link for additional information regarding ATLAS assessments.
https://shorturl.at/PyytT
Emergency personnel have utilized the property at Oak Grove Elementary School to land a helicopter for the airlift of an adult in need of urgent medical attention. This was not a staff member, but a nearby resident. The individual is being safely transported to a nearby hospital. Please be assured that all necessary precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of students and staff, and there is no cause for alarm.
Congratulations to our staff members of the month for September and October, Mrs. Kristian Wofford and Ms. Arin Miller!
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Last chance to cheer on the OGMS Rams Football team is tomorrow starting at 10 AM!
OGMS Ram Football teams take on Batesville at Batesville on Saturday!
Last Wednesday was a site to see as our student organized Bible study group led "Meet you at the Pole"!!! Due to the weather the we had to relocate inside but that didn't stop our amazing students from doing amazing things. From reading verses to singing songs of worship, our students touched the hearts of both students and staff.
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Just a reminder!!
Parent Teacher Conferences are tonight from 4-7. Drop in to visit any of your child's teachers. No appointment is necessary.
NO SCHOOL Friday, October 4!
Come cheer on our Lady Rams volleyball team at Nettleton tomorrow, Oct. 1!
Hi OGMS family! Please join us on Thursday, October 3 from 4-7 pm for parent/teacher conferences! Also, please remember that we will have NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 4.
We will see everyone at parent/teacher conferences!
Have you gotten to see our middle school RAMS in action? The students pictured are just a portion of our talented cheer and football Middle Rams, and they would love to see you in the stands tomorrow for our home game! Join us at Ram Stadium tomorrow at 10 and 11 am for 5th grade, and 12 pm for 6th grade. Tickets are $5 for adults; students get in for free! #onlytheBESTatOGMS
Hey there OGMS family!
Grade reports, book fair letters, and parent/teacher conference reminders will all be coming home today in backpacks. Please be on the lookout!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 26 - October 8 and get ready to empower your reader with fun book choices. Start exploring together and set up your eWallet at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oakgrovemiddleschool2
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Congratulations to the following young ladies on making the 2024-2025
Paragould Jr. High Lady Rams Softball Team!
The Paragould School District has been made aware of a random social media post with language referencing a fire alarm, etc. Although the post was random, and not specifically directed towards the Paragould School District, authorities were notified. Out of precaution, additional officers will be on site tomorrow. Parents are encouraged to check their child's social media for any concerning behavior. All threats are taken seriously and investigated. Any students caught making threats or sharing random threats on social media may face possible criminal charges. Student safety is and always will be paramount within our school district.
Don't forget: Picture day for OGMS is TOMORROW, Friday, September 20!
Sixth grade ALP students were invited to St. Bernard’s to learn about the Divinci Surgical Robot and see how surgeons use robotics in their procedures. Each student was able to operate the robot and see the procedure as the surgeon sees it. Students learned that this robot may be used in any soft tissue surgery and that St. Bernard’s uses the Divinci Robot in over 400 surgeries every three months!
Sixth grade language arts students were in for a treat yesterday as Oak Grove Middle School SRO Stephen Pace led a lesson over crime scene investigation. The students in these classes have been reading the book "The Westing Game" which involves elements of solving a crime. This lesson was paired with the current literature to better help students understand what is being read. Officer Pace explained what a crime scene is, how scenes are processed, and where evidence goes after a crime scene is processed. Students also participated in hands on activities including "How to fingerprint someone" and "How fingerprints are lifted from objects". #onlythebestatogms
Congratulations to Andrea Oldman for being selected as the Ballard's Flowers Teacher of the Week!!! Only the Best at OGMS!
Please click on the following link for access to a brief school safety video provided by the Superintendent. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.
https://youtu.be/F2y33IKMMS0
Congratulations to our 1st quarter PE Jump Rope Champions! Each nine weeks, in PE, students compete to see who makes the most consecutive jumps with a jump rope. This is to promote healthy cardio activity and to give students a fun way to get moving. This week was the 1st quarter jump rope show down, and we're so proud of all of our students!
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