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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
April 3 - Spirit Night at Berry Mango's
April 7-11 Spring Break
April 23 - Spirit Night at Shane's Rib Shack
April 25th Spring Dance (Cash beginning 4/14 or MySchoolBucks now)
April 28- Milestones Testing ELA Part 1
April 29- Milestones Testing ELA Part 2
April 30- Milestones Testing ELA Part 3
May 1- Milestones Testing Science (8th grade only)
May 2- Milestones Testing Algebra 1 (8th grade only/Algebra 1 students)
May 5- Milestones Testing Math Part 1
May 6- Milestones Testing Math Part 2
May 7- Milestones Testing Social Studies (8th grade only)
May 9 - 8th Grade Formal
Celebrate Spring.pdf
Shout Out!
Mrs. Gilchrist was awarded as Henry County's School Counselor of the Year!
I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone for all of your very kind words and thoughtful gestures! It really means a lot to me, and I cannot express my appreciation for this community enough!
Art Club Update
Art Club Update
The next Art Club meeting is April 17 from 4:15-5:15 P.M. Congratulations to Lexi Stone for her Best in Show Award at the Hood Street Art Gallery Art Show.
Milestones Update
Milestones Update
Student Practice Resources:
Practice Testing Platform – No login required, available 7 days a week.
GA Milestones Study Guides – Includes practice questions and learning activities.
Attention Parents of 6th Graders:
Attention Parents of 6th Graders:
If your child wanted to join orchestra in 6th grade but missed the opportunity, we have great news! With enough interest, rising 7th graders now have a second chance to be part of our year-long orchestra class. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to learn a string instrument, develop musical skills, and be part of a great ensemble. If your student is interested, please fill out this form to indicate their interest. Feel free to reach out with any questions—I’d love to help your child get started in orchestra! Email Ms. Ivie at hannah.ivie@henry.k12.ga.us or Click here for info.
Ola Middle SGA
Ola Middle SGA
Upcoming Events:
Our Spring Dance has been rescheduled. Look for information coming home soon. Friday, April 25th from 4-6:30pm
If you are interested in becoming a part of Ola Middle SGA, click here: OMS SGA Website .
Technology
Technology
Parents, please review this document, as it has helpful information about the student Chromebook, the dos and don'ts, a Chromebook shortcuts cheat sheet that students can save to their Google Drive, information about productivity tools, and how to enter a ticket if there is an issue with the Chromebook.
Parents, please review this document, as it has helpful information about the student Chromebook, the dos and don'ts, a Chromebook shortcuts cheat sheet that students can save to their Google Drive, information about productivity tools, and how to enter a ticket if there is an issue with the Chromebook.
COUNSELING CORNER
COUNSELING CORNER
HELLO OLA FAMILIES!
We are so excited about this brand new school year and look forward to getting to know you all!
Please CLICK HERE to visit our School Counseling website!
Here you can find information about how we support students by facilitating classroom lessons, small groups, and individual planning through our Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP). You will also see academic, emotional/wellness, college/career readiness, and community/counseling resources!
See our contact information HERE!
Counseling Department Advisory Council
The Counseling Department's Advisory Council is a representative group of OMS stakeholders who meet twice per school year to review and advise our school counseling program. This year our team consists of Parents, Teachers, Students, our School Social Worker, Principal, along with our School Counselors.
Take a look at our department goals, student programming, interventions, and data in the presentation below from our Spring meeting that took place on April 2nd!
Counseling Class Lesson:
Advisement
The Counseling Department will visit 6th grade classrooms to show students how to enter their preferences for connections classes for next school year! Please CLICK HERE to view the current list of Connections Course Descriptions. (the courses are listed by grade level and alphabetically)
**Although, we cannot guarantee placement into certain connections classes, Infinite Campus will take student preferences into consideration when it generates the 2025-2026 schedules.
Counseling Class Lessons:
Naviance
Throughout the school year counselors are facilitating classroom lessons using the Naviance/Henry Futures platform. This platform allows students to explore and begin creating post-secondary plans. Counselors guide students through different tasks and activities in each grade level where students learn information about colleges, careers, and overall life readiness skills. Students can access Naviance/Henry Futures from their school chromebook at any time for further exploration! Ask your student to share with you which careers they have saved on their Favorites List!
What is Dual Enrollment?
The purpose of the Dual Enrollment program is to promote and increase access to postsecondary educational opportunities for Georgia high school students. Students take college coursework while still enrolled in high school and those credits go on both a college transcript and a high school transcript.
Georgia has TWO Dual Enrollment programs available!
Traditional Dual Enrollment – this program is designed for the student who is planning to attend a four year college after high school and will graduate by meeting all the typical high school graduation requirements in Georgia.
Accelerated Career Diploma – this program is designed for the student who is planning to attend a technical college or go straight into the workforce after graduating. These students take fewer high school courses but also earn credentials at a technical college to meet graduation requirements!
CLICK HERE to learn all about the Dual Enrollment Programs available for students in the state of Georgia!
Ola Middle School Rising 8th Grade Information:
If you were unable to attend the Rising 8th Grade Night, you may use the following links to view important information:
Media Center News
Media Center News
Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered at our book fair last month!
Reading is important here at OMS and we thank you parents for supporting reading with your student! We had 46 students meet the first semester goal of 30 hours (1800 minutes over 5 months/30 minutes a day of reading). We hope to have more for second semester. This challenge runs from January 1-May 1.
Students should log any reading they do in the Beanstack app. Parents can learn how to use Beanstack here. We have prizes every month for our top readers as well as other surprises.
8th grade students just finished a book trailer for ELA class. Students should make sure to return these books after their project is finished.
From the Graduation Coach:
From the Graduation Coach:
Hello! I can share resources with both parents and students about grades, time management, organizational tips and staying on track for school. Encourage your student to check Infinite Campus weekly with you and reach out to the teachers with specific class concerns or missing work.
Please feel free to reach out by phone or email if you have any concerns.
rebecca.lanham@henry.k12.ga.us
770-288-2108
Awards Criteria
Awards Criteria
A Honor Roll: students who have an A in all classes
A/B Honor Roll: students who have all A’s and B’s in all classes
B Honor Roll: students who have a B in all classes
Mustang Award: students who have shown maximum effort throughout the year---based on teacher’s discretion
Grades will be calculated for the awards at the 4.5 week posting for Term 2 and Term 4. *All reports will be run by the counselors.
Each semester an awards program will be held for semester recognition based on grades at the 4.5 progress report during the 2nd and 4th nine weeks (See School Calendar).
Athletic Department Update
Athletic Department Update
Upcoming Events at OMS:
Volleyball
April 3rd Vs. Locust Grove
April 15th - First Round of Playoffs
April 17th - Semifinals/Championship @Austin Road Middle
Sports Physical Day April 29th the cost is $25 at Ola Middle School.
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks are on sale! Visit www.jostens.com to order this year’s edition.
Connect with Ola Middle School and be in the know!
Twitter: @OMS_HCS
Website: https://oms.henry.k12.ga.us/
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