Oak Grove Middle School

Sixth grade ALP students were invited to St. Bernard’s to learn about the Divinci Surgical Robot and see how surgeons use robotics in their procedures. Each student was able to operate the robot and see the procedure as the surgeon sees it. Students learned that this robot may be used in any soft tissue surgery and that St. Bernard’s uses the Divinci Robot in over 400 surgeries every three months!

Sixth grade language arts students were in for a treat yesterday as Oak Grove Middle School SRO Stephen Pace led a lesson over crime scene investigation. The students in these classes have been reading the book "The Westing Game" which involves elements of solving a crime. This lesson was paired with the current literature to better help students understand what is being read. Officer Pace explained what a crime scene is, how scenes are processed, and where evidence goes after a crime scene is processed. Students also participated in hands on activities including "How to fingerprint someone" and "How fingerprints are lifted from objects". #onlythebestatogms

Congratulations to Andrea Oldman for being selected as the Ballard's Flowers Teacher of the Week!!! Only the Best at OGMS!

Please click on the following link for access to a brief school safety video provided by the Superintendent. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. https://youtu.be/F2y33IKMMS0

Congratulations to our 1st quarter PE Jump Rope Champions! Each nine weeks, in PE, students compete to see who makes the most consecutive jumps with a jump rope. This is to promote healthy cardio activity and to give students a fun way to get moving. This week was the 1st quarter jump rope show down, and we're so proud of all of our students! #onlytheBESTatOGMS

Tomorrow is our first House Celebration at OGMS; new students and staff will be sorted into houses and welcomed! We are coupling that with a FANTASTIC first Fun Friday of the year - Fun Friday with Concessions! Students may bring money to purchase concessions at this event. Please have your child wear their house shirt or house colors tomorrow to help us celebrate our houses and our school!

The Paragould School District has been made aware that authorities are investigating comments that were made by a high school student regarding a gun. The student in question is not on campus. Out of precaution, additional officers will be on the high school campus this morning. The District encourages parents to speak with their children about the seriousness and potential consequences of making threats online, even as a joke. Student safety is and always will be paramount within our school district.

Picture day is coming soon! More information will be coming home in the days ahead. OGMS picture day is Friday, September 20th. ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!!

Due to the weather, softball tryouts that were to take place this Friday have been moved to Friday, Sept. 20th. Good luck and hopefully the weather will cooperate. ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!

📣Interested in being involved? Come to our first PTO meeting of the year, Tuesday, September 10th, 5-6 pm!📣

📣🏈Come out and support our 5th and 6th grade football this Saturday, September 14th at Ram Stadium!🏈📣

Ms. Bateman's class had an amazing time at the Sensory Fair located at the Greene County Fair grounds! Students were able to participate in sensory games and activities in a low stimulated environment. Only the Best at OGMS

So what does a group of very talented high school art students and the fabulous Mrs. Lamb do over a holiday break? That's right! They showed up and showed out at OGMS and painted this fantastic mural! Thank you so much!! ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!

Oak Grove Middle School counselor Carol Phillips and School Resource Officer Stephen Pace had the opportunity this week to speak to our amazing 5th grade students. Along with getting to know two of our incredible staff members, students were able to ask questions about how OGMS operates. Building relationships with students is always the goal at Grove Oak. #onlythebestatOGMS

Football Friday night starts this week and check out this awesome opportunity for our OGMS football players. Let's all support our RAMS! ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!!

Is your child into softball? Are they in the 6th grade? If so, please check this out and scan the code to learn more. What a great opportunity for 6th graders to take part in this sport. ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!!

Great news Ram fans! We are happy to announce that Paragould students will be admitted into home athletic events for free again this year. This applies to all games except benefit or playoff games. All students in grades K-6 must be accompanied by an adult. Students are expected to watch the game once they enter the facility. Horseplay, including running around the facility and throwing balls at Ram Stadium, will not be allowed. It is also important to remember that Paragould students should remain on the home side at Ram Stadium. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. Go Rams!

The second annual community pep rally was a blast Friday night! Thank you to all of our students, parents, staff and everyone else that came out and partied with us. Food, fun, fireworks, dunk tank, and someone got a pie in the face! ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!

Congratulations to our all-new OGMS dance team! We are excited to see where this year takes this talented group.

Congratulations to our OGMS Cheer team for this year! We cannot wait to see what these students accomplish.