OEMS Announcements

Announcements Monday 04/29/2024: 

Good morning staff and students!  Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world.  Today is Monday April 29th, 2024.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Ben Z. and Laura N.. Have a wonderful birthday guys!

Our 8th grade will be doing the Science MSTEP tomorrow and 7th grade will be sitting Math on Thursday.  Get to bed early, eat a good breakfast and be here, ready to go, before 7:55am.

We are so proud to announce the following students who are being recognized for their academic effort and achievements and for their great classroom citizenship in the Student of the Month and the Marauder of the Month:

Student of the Month:

6th - Grace L. and Grace T.

7th - Skylar J. and Emberlyn K.

8th - Samuel C. and Rachel J.


Marauder of the Month:

6th - Owen H. and Brooklyn K.

7th - Addilyn V. and Trey P.

8th - Kellen G. and Dylan M.

We also have the staff Marauder of the Month to announce.  You voted and the results are in!  We want to recognize Mrs Bushard in the IC and our 8th grade Science guru, Mrs Ehle, as our Marauders of the Month!!  The whole district would be lost without Mrs Bushard’s organizational and techie skills as she coordinates all things PS, Chromebook and library.  The MS are blessed to have her working with Mrs Pontack to organize all the fun after school events, popcorn and pickle days and Spirit fun.  Thank you for everything that you do Mrs B.  Mrs Ehle has brought a smile and warm heart to our 8th grade and is game to join in any crazy thing we are doing with enthusiasm and energy, while at the same time coaching HS volleyball!   Thank you Mrs Ehle for everything that you do to make our school a better place!!  

And now it’s time for Manic Mystery Monday so pop your thinking caps on and teachers dial 1420 when you have heard the entire question and your class has an answer:

Question: What do the minions from “Despicable Me” love to eat?

Answer: Bananas and/or apples

Class: Willbanks

Note: Minions love bananas and apples (or "bapples", as they call them), and the mere sight of one of these fruits can result in complete chaos.

Have a marvelous Monday everybody!

Announcements Tuesday 04/30/2024: 

Good morning staff and students!  Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world.  Today is Tuesday April 30th, 2024.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Our 8th grade are doing the Science MSTEP today so we will need silence in the halls, especially during passing time.

Early release @ 2:35pm for  track for the meet at Mt. Morris.  Good luck guys!

If we go outside at lunchtime, you MUST stay OUT of the stones at the side of the building, otherwise you will be sent back inside. 

Congratulations to our 3 students who attended and won the FFA State award in the Jr High land judging competition: 

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Have a terrific Tuesday everybody and remember it may not be easy but it will definitely be worth it!

Announcements Wednesday 05/01/2024: 

Good morning staff and students!  Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world.  Today is Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Today is an early release day at 11:15am.

The winners of our April Marauder Raffle were:

Ryan F., Will B., Braedyn B.

These students have received a gift certificate for Blue Moon. I just goes to show that doing the right thing and making good choices always pays!

Student Challenge will be held in the IC tomorrow morning @ 7:25am.  All are welcome!

It’s Hump Day and we now have the inspirational quote of the week to get you over the hump and this one is a rhyming quote.  I do love a rhyming quote:

Quote:“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go." — Dr. Seuss

Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody!  We’re halfway there so let’s make the rest of this week really count!

Announcements Thursday 05/02/2024: 

Good morning staff and students!  Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world.  Today is Thursday May 2nd, 2024.  Please stand for the pledge….

Our 7th grade are sitting their Math M-STEP today so please remember to be silent in the hallways during passing time.

Please check the lost and found for any of your personal belongings.

We will have concessions tomorrow at the end of the day so bring your monies for the sugar sling!

Have a tremendous Thursday everybody!  Let’s make today RIDICULOUSLY amazing!

Announcements Friday 05/03/2024: 


Good morning staff and students!  Welcome to Ovid-Elsie Middle School where we are inspiring life-long learners to achieve their full potential and excel in a changing world.  Today is Friday May 3rd, 2024.  Please stand for the pledge…..

Happy Birthday today to Brielle Howard and Gabby Arnold and to Gracie Hill, Braylen Ehle and Makenzy Ochs over the weekend.  Have a sensational birthday guys!

Just a reminder that the office and IC do not have Chromebooks or chargers to lend out until the end of the year so PLEASE remember to bring your Chromebook and charger and make sure that you have a full charge.

Please check the lost and found for any of your personal belongings.

And now it’s time for the best time of the week, Ms. Holley’s Chuckle Time:

Question: Why isn't the word ‘dark’ spelled with a letter 'c'?

Answer: Because you can't see in the dark, of course!

Have a fantastic Friday everybody!   It looks like today is a great day to have a great day!!

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