Oak Grove Middle School

Today we are thankful for students learning how to make maps and for our National Honor Society students who volunteer their time at our youth athletic events!

Today we are thankful for students teaching students; Behaviors are Marvelous (BAM) events that celebrate exceptional behavior; and students who are thankful to our community helpers.

In continuing to post pictures of students and faculty from the first few months of school that hadn't made it on social media yet, pictured here are 3 new PSD staff members. We sure are thankful for all of our Rams!

Today we are thankful for our staff and faculty who spend time outside of school hours volunteering. This Ready, Set, Read event is just one example of how Rams give back to our community!

At 12pm today there will be 300 Thanksgiving meals handed out to those in need at Labor Park. See the flyer below for more information. Thankful for our giving community. #psdrams #paragould #thefriendlycity

Over the next several days of Thanksgiving break we will be posting pictures of students and faculty from the first few months of school that hadn't made it on social media yet. Pictured here are 4 new staff members of the PSD. We sure are thankful for all of our Rams!

Students in 5th grade social studies classes were sworn in as "secret FBI agents" this week as a part of a special investigation into the lost colony of Roanoke. If you have a 5th grader, ask them what their groups decided might have happened! #onlytheBESTatOGMS

Parent Survey forms went home in backpacks yesterday. You can fill out the paper form and send it in, or fill out the online version of the form using the link here: https://forms.gle/n3DizyyUHbrWy9ic9 We look forward to hearing from you!

Congratulations to Cpl. Stephen Pace, SRO for the Paragould School District, who was recognized tonight for going above and beyond. We are thankful for your service and grateful you’re a Ram. #psdrams #topnotchsro #aboveandbeyond

Please see the attached flyer if you are interested in a COVID vaccine. The Greene County Health Department has a clinic going on NOW until 12pm. They also have extended walk in hours (8am - 6pm) Monday through Wednesday (11/8/21 - 11/11/21) if that better serves you. They are offering all types including the pediatric vaccine (5 - 11 years of age).

It's Bell Week which means we are facing off against our crosstown rivals Friday night under the lights. We will be live streaming our PEP RALLY at 1:30pm on Friday 11/5/21 Check it out on the link below https://youtu.be/MaAhWvMoplo #rampride #psdrams

Reminder fliers for picture day make ups were sent home in backpacks this week. Make up picture day is TOMORROW. If your kiddo was absent last month on picture day, tomorrow is THE day! Because JostensPIX uses green screen technology, please make sure, if your child DOES need his or her picture taken, that they do NOT wear green, as anything green will become part of the background.

4th - 6th grade basketball tryouts are TOMORROW (Monday 10/25/21) in the OGMS gym at the following times: 3:45 - 4:45pm 5th grade (can stay after school - parents MUST pick up) 4:50 - 5:50pm 6th grade (can stay after school - parents MUST pick up) 6:00 - 7:00pm 4th grade (parents MUST drop off AND pickup) Forms went home with your students last week. If you did not get one, forms will be available at the tryout for you to fill out. Tryouts are closed to parent spectators.

Report cards for 1st 9 weeks were sent home today. It’s so good to see kids smiling and laughing faces. We had a great day at OGMS. celebrating our first 9 weeks with our BAM event. Have a great weekend. ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!!

Fliers with the event code from JostensPIX will becoming home in backpacks TODAY. In a couple of days, you'll be able to access your child's school photo and order pictures online. Everything ships directly to your address; nothing will come to the school. Questions? Email spoindexter@paragouldschools.net

School Picture Day is TOMORROW (October 13). Please make sure that your kiddos wear clothes that do NOT have green in them, as our new photography company uses green screen technology, and anything green will become part of the background. Remember, there are no forms to send in. You'll be able to see your child's photos, personalize and order photos, all online at this website after picture day! https://shop.jostenspix.com/login We are ready to see those smiling faces tomorrow!

It's HOMECOMING DAY! Here are the event links for the PHS Homecoming Assembly and PHS Football Game. Go RAMS! Homecoming Assembly https://youtu.be/CsNrlJNtPWs Football Game https://youtu.be/e8Wog2XiEJU

Parent and Title 1 meeting Thursday night at OGMS gym at 6pm. Come out and learn about some awesome things going on at OGMS. Some refreshments will be available. ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!

PSD flag football for 1st & 2nd graders is CANCELED tonight. Boys Club football for all 3rd through 6th graders is also CANCELED tonight.

Get ready to bid on some GREAT Dig for the Cure auction items! This year's silent auction is online beginning at 5pm Thursday 9/30 and ending at 9pm on Friday 10/1. Here's what you need to do: 1) Go to the "Dig for the Cure THINK PINK Facebook page" 2) Like it 3) Check back often to bid on your favorites! Want a sneak peak at some of the items? Head over to Jill Wessell Gill's Facebook page and scroll through the comments on her auction post. All proceeds go to the following organizations that are helping breast cancer warriors win their battle! AMMC's Project Hope NEA Baptist's HopeCircle St. Bernard's Imaging Center The NEA Chapter of the American Cancer Society The West Clinic