Recently, students have been developing their "Pop-up Personality Shelf". The shelf's purpose is to demonstrate their personality from every choice from paint to mixed media. Each shelf encourages students to think about their choice about the colors, shapes, and personal symbls.
The 8th grade science classes have been working hard perfecting their bottle rockets. Students have the ability to see how far they can launch a bottle rocket made from a 20 ounce soda bottle filled with just the right amount of water. Students then had to analyze their data and made modifications. After pouring over mounds of data, the students began analyzing how to make the rocket fly higher and farther.
As an example, the students added fins and weight to the nose. The results were astounding. Naturally, mother nature can play a significant role in the outcomes. Given just the right weather and windspeed, the 8th graders saw their rockets launch some 150-200 feet.
As an example, the students added fins and weight to the nose. The results were astounding. Naturally, mother nature can play a significant role in the outcomes. Given just the right weather and windspeed, the 8th graders saw their rockets launch some 150-200 feet.
OVMS will be going to Washington DC in May 2026. This is a voluntary trip. Students and parents will explore areas are around our nation's capitol including: Arlington Cemetery, the US Capitol, White House, and numerous national monuments.
If you're learning more about the upcoming trip, OVMS will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 16; 6:00 PM, in the cafeteria.
This information is for any family and student who have not signed up. If you've already signed up, you do not need to attend this meeting.
If you're learning more about the upcoming trip, OVMS will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 16; 6:00 PM, in the cafeteria.
This information is for any family and student who have not signed up. If you've already signed up, you do not need to attend this meeting.
We are hiring.
+Secretary of Records
+Special Education Instructional Assistant
To apply visit: https://www.applitrack.com/socs/onlineapp/
+Secretary of Records
+Special Education Instructional Assistant
To apply visit: https://www.applitrack.com/socs/onlineapp/
Are you interested in OV apparel. Patriot Manufacturing will be at OVMS on Wednesday, September 3 during both lunches.
Exciting things are happening at OVMS. Checkout September's Patriot Press.
https://secure.smore.com/n/hfgqx-ovms-patriot-press
https://secure.smore.com/n/hfgqx-ovms-patriot-press
After school tutoring begins September 8
The middle school food science class has been learning about the different measuring cups used for different ingredients. In addition, they've been learning how to properly measure the different ingredients. On Friday, they put it to the test by making Edible Cookie Dough!
School Pictures are available online. You may purchase photos from the secure link you received in a text or email message. To receive free shipping until August 24, 2025, enter code 25OVMS.
If you did not receive a code, visit https://www.sheldonschoolpictures.com/order-pictures/
Picture retakes will be September 23.
If you did not receive a code, visit https://www.sheldonschoolpictures.com/order-pictures/
Picture retakes will be September 23.
Tomorrow is picture day for OVMS. School pictures are taken by Sheldon School Pictures. Families should have received a link in their email to purchase pictures. Before you order pictures you'll be able to select the background and preview the photographs. Sheldon has a long history of school photos, and we're excited they're part of OVMS.
If you did not recieve the link in your email, please use this website to request access to purchase photographs.
https://www.sheldonschoolpictures.com/order-pictures/
Picture Day is tomorrow!
We are happy to report that construction has ended. Therefore, the library is officially open for students. Students are welcome to checkout books before school, during class (when approved by their teacher), and during lunch.
Picture day is 8.19.2025
Exciting things are happening at OVMS.
The hallways of OVMS are associated with a letter. This is to help students find their classes, especially on the first few days of school. If the room number is B208, the B indicates the room is in B Hallway. As for the room numbers, 200 level rooms are on the second floor, and 100 level rooms are on the first floor.
The YES Club has been working hard on our new hallway indicator signs. The signs pictured below will help parents and students find those classes at Back-to-School Night. A special shoutout goes to Austin Minor (sophomore) for the design, Mrs. Hayes, and Ms. Van Hook for ensuring they were completed, and Ms. Robinson for hanging the signs.
Back-to-School Night is Thursday, July 31, 5 PM - 7 PM.
-Pick up your schedule
-Find your classes
-Practice Opening your Locker
In addition, families will be able to:
-Purchase Chromebook Insurance
-Add money to their student's lunch account.
We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday evening.
The hallways of OVMS are associated with a letter. This is to help students find their classes, especially on the first few days of school. If the room number is B208, the B indicates the room is in B Hallway. As for the room numbers, 200 level rooms are on the second floor, and 100 level rooms are on the first floor.
The YES Club has been working hard on our new hallway indicator signs. The signs pictured below will help parents and students find those classes at Back-to-School Night. A special shoutout goes to Austin Minor (sophomore) for the design, Mrs. Hayes, and Ms. Van Hook for ensuring they were completed, and Ms. Robinson for hanging the signs.
Back-to-School Night is Thursday, July 31, 5 PM - 7 PM.
-Pick up your schedule
-Find your classes
-Practice Opening your Locker
In addition, families will be able to:
-Purchase Chromebook Insurance
-Add money to their student's lunch account.
We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday evening.
Only 8 more days Patriots. Check out the new and exciting things happening at OVMS.
Click the link below for the Summer Update, July 2025
https://secure.smore.com/n/xzyur
Click the link below for the Summer Update, July 2025
https://secure.smore.com/n/xzyur
2025-2026 School Supply List
We are embarking on a new school year, and it will be here before we know it. The staff of OVMS have been working hard this summer to prepare for the upcoming school year.
OVMS will host our annual Back-to-School Night
🗓️July 31, 2025
🕢5 PM - 7 PM
Come and meet OVMS teachers along with
🏫Pick-up Schedules & Find classes
🔒Practice Opening Locker
📒Drop off School Supplies
OVMS will host our annual Back-to-School Night
🗓️July 31, 2025
🕢5 PM - 7 PM
Come and meet OVMS teachers along with
🏫Pick-up Schedules & Find classes
🔒Practice Opening Locker
📒Drop off School Supplies
OVMS Families,
Thank you for a great school year! The faculty and staff at OVMS are blessed to have been a small part of your child's life for the past school year. From the evidence of awards night, we have had a great group of students this year.
We are looking forward to rejuvenating over the summer. I hope that you and your family have the opportunity to enjoy all the activities of summer.
Now for some business.
Report cards and ILEARN results will be mailed out next week (week of May 27) to the address listed in PowerSchool. If you did not submit your child's address verification this spring, or the address is incorrect in PowerSchool, please contact the OVMS office by:
Phone: 812.829.2249
email: cclark@socs.k12.in.us, or
Parent Square message to Cheryl Clark.
Summer school will look slightly different this year. Instead of the traditional summer school which traditionally began shortly after school dismissed for the summer, OVMS will be hosting a Jumpstart Program. The Jumpstart Program is open to current 6th and 7th graders only (incoming 7th and 8th graders for 2025-2026) on July 21 - August 1, 8:30 - 11:30, at OVMS. If you're interested in having your student participate in the OVMS Jumpstart Program, please submit the form by following the link below or scanning the QR Code in the picture below.
Best Wishes,
Tom Arthur, Principal
Owen Valley Middle School
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFDjoLetbvHQKoGFOSklt8Vh6njbYjrYtvCL7qXWkb3bS80Q/viewform
Do you have your copy of the 2024-2025 OVMS Yearbook?
OVMS personnel will be selling copies of the yearbook at tonight's awards ceremonies. Yearbooks are $15 each and will be available while supplies last. Payments may be made by cash or check (made payable to OVMS).
🚀 STEM is taking off at Owen Valley Middle School!
Our students are hard at work on the Perfect Rocket Project, a hands-on science activity where they design, build, and launch water bottle rockets. Over the course of 10 days, students explore variables like water amount, launch angle, fin design, and nose cone shape—all while collecting data and collaborating in teams.
They’re not just launching rockets—they’re launching curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking! 💡📐📊
Final launches are just around the corner, and we can't wait to see which team’s design earns the title of Perfect Rocket! 🎯
👏 Way to go, Patriots!
Check out the video of the launches, https://youtu.be/FqwIG13tkeE
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