Announcements Monday 03/17/2025:
Tap O’ the Mornin’ to yous, 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 17th March, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Naomi T. and Liam F.. Have a wonderful birthday guys!
The pinching needs to stop. If you are seen pinching it will be regarded as horseplay and not keeping your hands to yourself.
Office Pass
No tardy passes are available from the office unless you have just entered school. If you have a locker problem go to your next class and let your teacher know BEFORE passing time is over, in order to not be classed as tardy. You must have an office pass to enter the office.
Please check lost and found for your personal items. They will be donated at Spring Break.
In Science Olympiad News:
This past Saturday, our middle school Science Olympiad team competed in our regional competition at East Lansing HS. The team did a great job and learned a lot along the way! Thanks to our team members for their hard work and commitment while preparing for their events. This year’s team members include:
Hunter B.
Luella D.
Brady L.
Kaden L.
Dylan M.
Bentley N.
Finn P.
Marcus P.
Isabella R.
Brent Spitzley
Jack S.
Matthew S.
Brena V.
Thomas W.
Individual medal winners in their events were:
Finn P. and Bentley N. - 2nd Place - Write It, Do It
Dylan M. and Marcus P. - 5th Place - Air Trajectory
Luella D. and Isabella R. - 5th Place - Potions and Poisons
Brady L. and Thomas W. - 5th Place - Scrambler
Jack S. and Brent S. - 6th Place - Helicopters
Although the team did not qualify for the state tournament, they did an awesome job competing against the 18 other local teams. Great Job Team!
In Sports News:
MS Softball Club - Tryouts are this afternoon.
MS Track and Field - Practice starts next Monday and to get the excitement going Coach Snyder has something planned every day for you. Today is Track & Field Trivia. There are 10 questions posted on green paper in the lobby. Grab an answer sheet in the office and see if you can get all the answers for a chance to win.
Student Leadership Team News:
APPLICATION DEADLINE for this year’s 6th and 7th students who are interested in the Student Leadership Team is next Monday: MARCH 24, 2025. Applications are available in the office.
In March is Reading Month news:
After the second week of our reading competition, Mrs. Duckert's 4th hour class leads the 6th grade with 30 tickets turned in, Mrs. Willbanks' 5th hour class leads the 7th grade with 35 tickets turned in, and Mrs. Collins' 2nd hour class leads the 8th grade with 108 tickets turned in! Way to get those pages in!
Our prize winners for this week are as follows: 6th grade: Danielle R., Kayleigh P., Naomi T. , 7th grade: Zoey C., Adam J., Paige B., and 8th grade: Neil C., Allie V., and Rebecca L.! You can all come on down to the office to pick out a prize. Remember, we are only halfway through the competition so it is still anyone's game. Our top readers for each grade will win a gift card to Blue Moon! Happy Reading!
We have a Spirit Week next week. Posters are up around the school.
LUNCH:
Cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, peach cup and milk.
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: If you catch a leprechaun, you must release it if it does what?
Answer: Tells you where his pot of gold is hidden (or you look away).
Class: Latz.
Note: Leprechauns, when caught, are bound by fairy law to be truthful, but only as long as you maintain eye contact.
Have a marvelous Monday everybody!
Announcements Tuesday 03/18/2025:
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 March 18th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Attention Science Olympiad Team: Please meet in Mr. Wertz's room tomorrow (Wed.) morning at 7:45 am for a team photo.
We have the PBIS mid-month raffle at lunchtime today. The prize for the draw is a hat or lunch pass.
Please check lost and found for your personal items. They will be donated at Spring Break.
In Sports News:
HS Boys Basketball - 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball in high school next year that there will be a meeting on Thursday at noon in Mr. Brown's room. Bring your lunch.
MS Track and Field - Practice starts next Monday and to get the excitement going Coach Snyder has something planned every day for you. This morning students had a chance to test their long jumping skills in the lobby.
Student Leadership Team News:
APPLICATION DEADLINE for this year’s 6th and 7th students who are interested in the Student Leadership Team is next Monday: MARCH 24, 2025. Applications are available in the office.
In March is Reading Month news:
We are only halfway through the MisRM competition so it is still anyone's game. Our top readers for each grade will win a gift card to Blue Moon! Happy Reading!
We have a Spirit Week next week. Posters are up around the school, so check them out.
LUNCH:
Chicken quesadilla, black beans, mandarin oranges and milk.
Have a terrific Tuesday everybody and remember it may not be easy but it will definitely be worth it!
Announcements Wednesday 03/19/2025:
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, March 19th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Please check lost and found for your personal items. They will be donated at Spring Break.
In Sports News:
HS Boys Basketball - 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball in high school next year that there will be a meeting tomorrow lunchtime at noon in Mr. Brown's room. Bring your lunch.
MS Track and Field - Practice starts next Monday.
Student Leadership Team News:
APPLICATION DEADLINE for this year’s 6th and 7th students who are interested in the Student Leadership Team is next Monday: MARCH 24, 2025. Applications are available in the office.
In March is Reading Month news:
Today you will be voting for your favorite bookmarks from the MisRM ‘design a bookmark’ competition in LA class.
We have a Spirit Week next week. Posters are up around the school, so check them out.
LUNCH:
Mac & cheese, side salad, watermelon, cinnamon roll & milk.
It’s Hump Day and we now have the inspirational quote of the week to get you over the hump:
Quote:
Have a wonderful Wednesday everybody! We’re halfway there so let’s make the rest of this week really count!
Announcements Thursday 03/20/2025:
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 March 20th, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Isabella R.. Have a wonderful birthday Isabella!
At lunchtime, or during passing time, please take a second to check the lost and found for your personal items.
MIRM - Friday’s March Is Reading Month dress up day is ‘Reading Jogs the Mind’, so wear workout clothes.
HS Boys Basketball - 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball in high school next year there is a meeting at lunchtime today at 12pm in Mr. Brown's room. Bring your lunch.
MS Track and Field - Practice starts Monday in the gym. Practice is 3:15-5pm, Mon - Thurs. Make sure that you are signed up and have your physical on file to practice.
Student Leadership Team News:
APPLICATION DEADLINE is Monday: MARCH 24, 2025.
LUNCH:
Bosco sticks, celery stix, fruit slushie and milk.
Student Council to meet in the MS lobby to take a group photo for the yearbook.
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 03/21/2025:
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 March 21st, 2025. Please stand for the pledge…..
Happy Birthday today to Max B. and Dominic B. and over the weekend to Isabella H. and Paisley H.. Have a wonderful birthday guys!
At lunchtime, or during passing time, please take a second to check the lost and found for your personal items.
Battle of the Bookmarks:
Results are in for the Battle of the Bookmarks! We had 70 entries this year and all of them were great. Our third place bookmark was number 14 created by Shae K., our second place bookmark was number 2 created by Blake H., and our 1st place bookmark was number 12 created by Ravin P.. Congratulations to everyone! Bookmarks will be printed for all students and distributed before we leave for Spring Break!
MS Track and Field - Practice starts Monday in the gym. Practice is 3:15-5pm, Mon - Thurs. Make sure that you are signed up and have your physical on file to practice.
Student Leadership Team News:
APPLICATION DEADLINE is Monday: MARCH 24, 2025.
LUNCH:
Popcorn chicken, corn, mixed fruit and milk.
We have the sugar sling at the end of the day.
No School Next Friday - we will be on Spring Break with a return on Monday 7th April.
And now it’s time for the best time of the week, Ms. Holley’s Chuckle Time:
Question: What did the shark say when he ate the clownfish?
Answer: This tastes funny.
Have a fantastic Friday everybody! It looks like today is a great day to have a great day!!
