OMS Pirate Press Newsletter

• Important Announcements about Fidgets vs. Toys
• Photos of OMS Chorus at Worcester Railers
• Photos of Frightful Friday at OMS
• Photos of Kiss the Fish Contest
• Schedule for the week of November 2-6, 2026--Remember--No School Tuesday 11/3 for students-Election Day and Staff PD Day

• Upcoming Events/Save the Date--

1. OMS Drama Club Presents Dinner by Eight, Dead by Nine Dinner Theater 11/5. Tickets now on sale--Deadline to purchase is Monday, November 2nd. Tickets will not be available at the door as we must have a head count for food.
2. OMS Fall Conference Information

• Operation Santa 2026
• Grade 8 Flower Power Fundraiser
• OMS Yearbook Cover Contest
• OMS Winter Sports Registration Now Open
• Breakfast and Lunch Info
  
• Clubs and Activity Info--SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB INFO, Updated dates for book club, coding club, crochet club!
• From the Health Office
• FOMS--About FOMS, Spirit Wear Fundraiser and More!
• OXPS Events and Fundraisers, Including Info about Weekend Backpack Program
• Oxford Community Events--OCC Rec Basketball Info! Auburn Elks Hoop Shoot Contest
• Helpful School and District Resources
• Community Resources--New is BLOOM!

Dear OMS Families,

We recognize that some students benefit from having a fidget available to help with focus, attention, or anxiety relief during the school day. When used appropriately and for their intended purpose, fidgets can be helpful tools and are welcome in our classrooms.

However, it is important to distinguish between a fidget used as a tool and a toy used for entertainment or play.

Fidgets should be quiet, unobtrusive, and used in a way that supports a student's ability to focus and participate in learning without distracting themselves or others. When an item is being played with, shared, used to distract classmates, or otherwise interferes with instruction, it is no longer serving its intended purpose as a classroom tool. In those instances, staff will consider the item a toy and remove it for the remainder of the school day. Students will be directed not to bring that item back to school.

Other items, including Tech Decks, stuffed animals, dolls, and similar toys, are not appropriate for the classroom and are to remain at home.

Our goal is not to take away tools that genuinely help students succeed. Rather, we want to ensure that the items students bring to school support learning, focus, and a positive classroom environment.

Thank you for partnering with us to reinforce these expectations and help maintain classrooms where all students can focus, learn, and thrive. We appreciate your understanding and support with this.

Sincerely,

OMS Staff

OMS Chorus sang America the Beautiful at the Worcester Railers Home Opener and Oxford Town Takeover Night on Saturday, October 17th, led by OMS choral teacher, Will Crebbin.

Grade 8 held a Kiss the Fish fundraiser to benefit the class 8 end of year activities. Staff volunteered to have their names entered to "Kiss the Fish." Jars were put out for each staff member volunteering and those staff with the most money in the jars had a choice to Kiss the Fish, or pay for another volunteer within their category to kiss the fish. Thank you to all who donated!

In grade 6, Mr. Hodgerney, whose jar collected the most money in the building, puckered up to kiss the fish in grade 6 lunch.

In grade 7, Ms. Livermore "won" the honor of kissing the trout in the grade 7 lunch.

In grade 8, Mrs. Burlingame won.....BUT, she exercised the clause that allowed her to donate $20 or match the funds in the jar, whichever was more, to send in an alternate to kiss the fish on her behalf. Thank you to Mr. Mayotte for being a good sport and stepping up to kiss the fish in her place during the 8th grade lunch, and thank you, Ms. Burlingame for the extra donation to the grade 8 class. We apologize there is no picture (yet) of Mr. Mayotte that was shared, but we'll work on getting that to share soon!

Ms. Joseph was the ONLY non-teaching staff volunteer, so she was going to "win" with as little as 1 cent, since she was the only person in the category. As she is admin and at every lunch....she puckered up 3 times--once at each lunch--to kiss that fish. She asked if the fish would at least take her to dinner after,

OMS Dinner Theater Tickets now on sale. See Info in section below.

Monday, November 2nd:

• No after school clubs or activities as we have a Staff meeting today.

Tuesday, November 3rd:

• No School, Staff PD Day and Election Day

Wednesday, November 4th:

• Dinner Theater Drama Club rehearsals after school until 4 PM. Rehearsal will take place at OHS, so please plan to have your child be picked up there.
• Homework Center Open. Students need recommendation from teacher and signed permission from parent in order to attend.
• NJHS Meeting after school with Ms. Wagner. Students must have a signed permission slip in order to attend.
• Tune into OXPS school committee, as some members of the Dinner Theater Troupe will be presenting at the school committee meeting at 6:00 PM tonight!

Thursday, November 5th:

• Art Club for those students who have submitted a signed permission slip.
• Drone Club meets today after school with Ms. Walia for those with signed permission slips.
• Homework Center Open. Students need recommendation from teacher and signed permission from parent in order to attend.
• Drama Club Dinner Theater Club Presents Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine at OHS gymnasium tonight at 6PM.(students in dinner theater production arrive to OHS for 4PM)

Friday, November 6th:

• Pirates Cove School Store Open during lunches

Fall Holidays and No School Days:

• Tuesday, November 3rd: No School Students-Staff Professional Development Day
• Tuesday, November 11th: No School, Holiday
• Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th are half day early release for students for parent/guardian-teacher conferences.
• Wednesday, November 25-November 29: Thanksgiving Break
• December 23rd is a half day for OXPS
• December 24-January 3rd is Winter Break

Quarters and Unified Arts Rotations:

Qu 1: 8/26/26-10/30/26, Grades Post 11/9/2026

Qu 2: 11/2/26-1/22/27, Grades post 2/1/2027

Qu 3: 1/25/27-42/27,Grades post 4/12/2027

Qu 4: 4/5/27-6/11/2027 (or 180th day), grades post on last day of school

UA R1: 8/26/26-10/8/26, grades poste 10/19/27 (count as grades toward Qu1)

UA R2: 10/9/26-11/24/26, grades post 12/7/27 (count as grades toward Qu 2)

UA R3: 11/30/26-1/20/27, grades post 1/29/27 (count as grades toward Qu 2)

UA R4: 1/21/27-3/10/27, grades post 3/19/27 (count as grades toward Qu 3)

UA R5: 3/11/27-4/29/27, grades post 5/7 (count as grades toward Qu 4)

UA R6: 4/30/27-6/11/27 or180th day, grades post last day of school (count as grades toward Qu 4)

Conferences:

• Monday, November 23rd: early release half day students; afternoon parent conferences at OMS and evening parent conferences at OMS (registration will be online via myconferencetime.com, information to be shared regarding registration week of November 9th)
• Tuesday, November 24th: early release half day students; (registration will be online via myconferencetime.com ; information to be shared regarding registration week of November 9th)
• Thursday, March 18th; evening parent conferences. (registration will be online via myconferencetime.com the week of March 1st)

School Student Events:

• OMS Dinner Theater: Thursday, November 5th @ 6:00 p.m.
• OMS Winter Concert: December 10th 6 p.m.at OMS Auditorium

OMS will hold IN PERSON ONLY Fall Conferences on the following dates:

Monday, November 23rd 11:30 AM-1:50 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, November 24th 11:30 AM-1:50 PM

Quarter 1 Grades Closed 10/30/2026

Quarter 1 Grades Post on Power School: 11/9/2026

Directions for Registration: Registration open Saturday 11/7/2026 @ 9:00AM through Sunday, 11/22/2026 @ 12:00PM

• Parents/Guardians will need to sign up in advance for conference times by using the MyConferenceTime online. There are 2 ways to get to their website:
  • Go to the Oxford Middle School website using the following link: Oxford Middle School Link to Schedule List for Conference Registration . You will then see a list of all teachers/teams. Click on your child's teachers shown through the underlined name(s) to register
  • OR
  • Go to https://www.myconferencetime.com/info/ , Go to the bottom left button "Parents: Find School," Enter Oxford Middle School and hit Find a School or Group, click on Oxford Middle School. You will then see a list of all teachers/teams. Click on the underlined name(s) to register
• Registration opens Saturday, November 7th at 9:00 a.m.
• Registration closes Sunday, November 22nd at 12:00 p.m.
• Spots can fill quickly, and walk-ins are not likely to be able to be accommodated, so please register early to obtain a preferred conference time.
• You will need the names of your child's teachers in order to register for conferences.
• Core grade teachers (English, Math, Science, History) will meet with Parents/guardians as a team. You may only sign up for one conference session per student with the core team.
• All other teachers and counselors will meet individually with you. You are permitted one conference session per individual teacher for these teachers.
• Conference times are 8 minutes each with an additional 2 minutes between for overage of conferencing and passing time. Therefore, conferences run every 10 minutes.
• Once you have scheduled your conference(s), please write your schedule down so you know your schedule of who you are meeting with on which day, time, and room location.
• If you have difficulty scheduling, please reach out to your child's teacher by email or Parent Square and/or to Leigh Joseph, Principal at ljoseph@oxps.org or message through this Parent Square message.
• If schedules are full and you are unable to obtain a conference time, please email teachers and they will work to schedule a time to connect with you.
• Please do not sign up for a virtual conference during these hours. If you prefer a virtual conference, please reach out to the teachers to request a virtual conference, which they will schedule during their common planning time during the school day/week.

The Oxford Police, Fire and EMS would like to invite you to the 18th Annual Operation Santa

Christmas Celebration. This year we are holding an open house Christmas Party for the families of Oxford, MA with children ages 0-10 years old.

When: Sunday, December 6, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Oxford Middle School Cafeteria

Come see Santa & Mrs. Claus from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and receive a gift (children ages 0-10).

This event is for all Oxford children up to age 10.

*Proof of residency is required.

*If you are planning to attend you must register by email*

Registration opens on November 2, 2026 @ 3:00pm

Registration closes promptly at 3:00 pm on November 13, 2026

Once registration is complete you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive an

instructional email approximately 1 week prior to the party with any further information.

Any questions or to register please contact Santa via e-mail @

OxfordOperationSanta@gmail.com (this is the only way to register).

The following information is necessary for registering: Parent’s name, children’s names, ages, gender, address and a telephone number in case we have any questions or need further information.

*Only if you have not received a confirmation e-mail by 11/13/26, please call 508-987-0156 before 3:00 to confirm.

Support the Grade 8 Class of 2031 with Flower Power! Holiday Fundraiser!

Looking for a beautiful holiday gift or a way to brighten up your home during the winter months? Our Grade 8 students are participating in the Flower Power Holiday Fundraiser!

This fundraiser features gorgeous Amaryllis and Paperwhite bulbs, which make wonderful holiday gifts or a beautiful addition to your home during the colder, dreary winter months.

How to Order:

Visit our fundraising website to browse the selection and place your order:

https://Grade8team.fpfundraising.com

Important Ordering Deadlines:

• Premium Holiday Program: Available beginning October 18th, with orders due by December 15th.

Every purchase helps support our Grade 8 students and their upcoming activities, celebrations, and end-of-year events!

We would greatly appreciate your support! Please consider sharing the link with friends and family, too. The more people who participate, the more we can do for our students!

Thank you for supporting the Grade 8 Class of 2031!

Registration is now open on Arbiter Registration (formerly Family ID) for Winter Sports. The link to Register: Fall Athletic Registration

We offer the following for OMS students:

• OMS Boys Basketball - Grades 6-8
• OMS Girls Basketball - Grades 6-7
• OHS Girls Basketball (JV team) - Grade 8
• OMS Sideline Cheer - Grades 6-8
• OHS Boys Indoor Track - Grade 8
• OHS Girls Indoor Track - Grade 8

Deadline to register is Friday, November 20th. Tryouts and practices will begin the week of November 30th. Coaches will reach out to registered families to communicate regarding tryouts/practices.

The link to Register: Fall Athletic Registration

Questions, email Athletic Director, Kevin May kmay@oxps.org

It's that time of year again: the OMS Yearbook Cover Design Contest is now open!

Students are invited to create an original design for the cover of the 2026-27 OMS yearbook. The design can be hand-drawn or digitally created, but it has to be student-created without artificial intelligence creating the artwork. Digital entries must have a resolution of at least 500 DPI, and can be submitted by email to Mr. Moriarty. Hand-drawn entries must be on a regular 8.5" x 11" paper with the student name and grade on the back side of the entry. All designs must include Oxford Middle School and 2026-27. All entries must be submitted no later than November 10, no exceptions. All the students will then have the opportunity to vote on their favorite covers.

Oxford Middle School (OMS) is committed to preparing students for high school and beyond by fostering early career and academic planning. As part of our advisory program, all students at OMS will engage in meaningful college and career readiness experiences throughout their middle school years.

Students at OMS are offered 2 direct public high school offerings. Students have the ability to matriculate to Oxford High School (OHS) or apply to Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School District (BPRVTHS), as Oxford is a member of the BPRVTHS district. OMS collaborates closely with OHS and Bay Path to ensure that students and families are fully informed of the wide range of high school pathway options available to them.

Please see the attached OMS High School Pathways document for more detailed information.

Dates of Upcoming HS Exploration Events for Bay Path and OHS:

• September 25th: Bay Path Tour Field Trip permission slip goes home (due to main office-October 16th)
• October 7th: Bay Path counselors visit OMS to make informational presentation about Bay Path
• October 16th: Bay Path Tour Field Trip permission slips due to the main office. This is the DEADLINE as we must get our numbers to Bay Path for transportation.
• October 28th: OMS students visit Bay Path for a tour
• November 1st: Bay Path Applications Open online https://baypath.go2cte.com/
• In November Grade 8 will visit OHS for tours and presentations during the school day.
• January 15, 2027 deadline for Bay Path Applications
• March 2027: Bay Path Admissions Lottery-students have 14 days to respond to acceptance or spot will be lost.

School Breakfast and Lunch Menus are posted monthly and can be found here: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/3725

You will then enter the name of our school: Oxford Middle School

and you have a choice as to which menu you would like to choose--breakfast, lunch, snack menus are available.

• After School: Students must be in a scheduled, supervised activity after school. Students are only permitted to stay after school if they are on a OXPS sport or have been invited by staff to stay for help session, detention, or a club or activity AND have a signed permission slip to do so. Students are not permitted to go to Chucky's or other local businesses after school between school and after school events and/or between after school events and late buses.
• Late Buses: Beginning August 31, we will have late buses for the school year, which will run at approximately 3:15-3:30.

OMS Art Club Fall Session is about to kick-off. If your child is interested in art and would like to join the after school art club to participate in a number of fun and engaging special art projects, this is the club for them.

Art Club will meet on Thursdays beginning September 10th and ending on December 17th.

Students interested in participating should return the attached permission slip in order to attend. These permission slips will be available in the Art Room #167 with Ms. Crutcher and the main office. Permission slips should be returned to Ms. Crutcher in room 167. The art club is limited to 20 spots for safety and materials reasons. However, there will be a second session later in the year for those students who did not get to participate during the fall session.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Crutcher kcrutcher@oxps.org

Are you interested in reading some great books? How about discussing and sharing your favorite books with other students? If so the Book Club may be for you.

Any Questions? Email Ms. Kennen: akennen@oxps.org

Book Club Dates:

• October - 5 (Location to be determined because of Staff meeting), 26 - Library
• November: 16 - Library, 30 - Library
• December: 7 - Library, 21 - Library
• January: 11 and 25
• February: 8 and 22
• March: 1 and 22
• April: 12 NS 26
• May 17 and 24
• June: 7 is the last book club of the year.

Coding Club will be taking place after school on Wednesdays with Ms. Berube in room 280. Coding club will provide opportunities for students to learn and practice programming skills in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. Participants will learn about programming languages, use structured project guides to do things such as create games, animations, as well as develop critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Permission slips will be made available in the main office when we have all the details. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out to adviser, Ms. Berube with any questions bberube@oxps.org

Dates of Coding Club: No coding club meetings in November. Coding club will resume in December on the following dates: 12;2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26

Crochet Club is coming to OMS!

Do you enjoy making things? Are you crafty? Do you have an unhealthy amount of yarn at home? Or have you always wanted to learn how to crochet but had no idea where to start?

Then we have the club for you!

Join us to learn new skills, create something awesome, and spend time with friends while putting those hands to work.

Whether you're a crochet pro, a total beginner, or somewhere in between, we'd love to have you!

Grab your yarn, bring your creativity, and come hook up with the Crochet Club!

No experience? No problem!
Already know how to crochet? Even better!

Come join the crew, learn some new stitches, and see what you can create.

Yarn + Hooks + Creativity = Crochet Club!

Dates of After School Gatherings: 11/9, 11/30,k 12/14, 1/11, 2/8, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 5/10, 5/24

Do you love drama??? No, not that kind of drama...... do you love theater, stage, set design? We've got a spot waiting for you.....

Drama Club welcomes all students of all levels and experience. The club will help those to work on dramatic skills and overcome stage fright. In addition they explore theater, acting, set design and stage crew, costuming and make-up, etc. This fall the Drama Club will produce a dinner theater murder mystery and in the spring, we will have our annual musical.

Any student grades 6, 7 or 8 that are interested in joining the drama club this year should attend an informational meeting next Tuesday, September 8 in the auditorium. Students will need a signed permission slip in order to stay after. Permission slips are available in the main office and with Ms. Nasis.

Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Nasis cnasis@oxps.org

Drone club will provide hands-on STEM learning through activities like flying, programming, fostering skills in engineering, physics, and teamwork. In the club, students will focus on competitive drone racing, drone flying obstacle courses, and real-world applications. The club offers a collaborative environment to learn new technology and problem solving. The club will run 2 days a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) October through April. Drone club members will have opportunities for weekend competitions as well. Permission slips are available in the main office. Reach out to Ms. Walia with any questions rwalia@oxps.org .

Drone club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays this school year. The first informational meeting will be next Thursday, Sept 17, in Ms. Walia's room (Rm 275). As the year progresses, OMS drone club will have practices at OHS, as will be communicated by the adviser when the time comes.

Do you want to play or learn a variety of games with your peers? Then gaming club may be for you! Students will have the opportunity to learn and play a variety of games such as chess, checkers, board games, card games, and family style games. This is a great way for students to interact, socialize, and build community. Gaming Club will take place on Tuesdays after school with Ms. Berthiaume. You can join by week, month or year. Students interested should obtain a permission slip, get it signed and return to the Main Office or adviser, Ms. Berthiaume. Questions, see Ms. Berthiaume mailto:dberthiaume@oxps.org

Gaming club begins September 22nd after school.

Need help, time, and resources with homework, research, projects, and studying? The Homework Center will run on Tuesdays-Wednesdays-Thursdays after school 2:00-3:00, Beginning September 8, 2026. Students wishing to stay will need a blue Homework Center form signed by a teacher with a specific assignment/project to work on and the parent/guardian signature. NHS and/or NJHS tutors available weekly at Homework Center. See or email Ms. Kennen for permission slips and with questions. mailto:akennen@oxps.org .

NJHS will hold its first meeting on September 2, 2026. NJSH students must have signed permission slips to attend. Permission slips are available in the main office and in Ms. Wagner's room.

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is a group of grade 7-8 students who have been selected to join NJHS as they excel the 5 NHHS pillars--scholarship, leadership, character, and citizenship. Students nominated and selected for the honor of NJHS have earned academic excellence (85% or better in all subject matters) during their time at OMS and display outstanding character and citizenship with conduct grades of A through D. Annually in the spring, those meeting minimum NJHS qualifications are invited to apply.

NJHS meets the first Wednesday of the month except January, when students will meet on Tuesday, January 5th instead.

Ski Club runs on 6 Mondays after school (school days only) in January and February. The dates we are scheduled to hit the slopes of Wachusett Mountain are as follows:

January 4, 11, 25 and February 1,8,22.

If we have poor weather on any of these dates that require ski club to be canceled for that week, we will make up that date by adding a ski club date to the end of our regular club dates (on Mondays).

Ski and snowboard club is limited to the first 35 paid applicants returned. Spots fill fast, so don't miss out! Applications must be returned by December 1, 2026!

Questions? Reach out to adviser Ms. Tallis at jtallis@oxps.org

Student council is a group that learns about school leadership, celebrates school spirit, cares about our OMS Community, and encourages student voice. Student Council will hold its first meeting after school on September 9, 2026 with Mrs. Blood. Any student interested in participating in student council should attend this meeting. Students attending must have signed permission slips to attend. Permission slips are available in the main office and in Ms. Blood's room.

Meeting Dates for the School Year:

10/21/26, 10/23/26 (set up for dance), 11/18/26, 12/16/26, 01/20/26, 02/24/26, 03/17/26, 04/28/26, and 05/19/26.

FOMS is Friends of Oxford Middle School and they are our PTO. Please consider joining FOMS and/or supporting their fundraising efforts, as they support OMS. FOMS helps to support end of year class trips, Spree Day, guest speakers, and appreciation days for students and staff. Please see more information below about FOMS Fundraisers and FOMS meetings. See the flyer attached below to learn more about FOMS.

Any questions? Reach out to FOMS by email: oxfordfoms@gmail.com

FUNDRAISERS:

• Oxford Spirit Wear Store is Open! Please visit the store to get all of your Oxford Pride Gear. A percentage of each order goes to FOMS- MA, Oxford Middle Pirates - School Spirit Shirts & Apparel

GET INVOLVED WITH FOMS:

• You can join FOMS by attending meetings. Upcoming meeting dates are as follows:

1. 9/9 at OMS @ 5:30
2. 10/14 at OMS @ 5:30
3. 11/12 - moved to Thursday due to Veterans Day; at OMS @ 5:30
4. 12/9 at OMS @ 5:30

• You may also support FOMS by volunteering to work in the OMS School Store, Pirates Cove. Pirates Cove volunteer sign ups - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084FACAC2AA4FB6-65220110-pirates

Greetings from the OMS school nurse! I hope you all had a great summer!

Just a few reminders to families that have students who need to have medication administered here at school. This includes inhalers and epipens.

Medications in Schools

• Prescription medications require an updated physician's written order and must be in the original container.
• All medications also require a consent form from parent or guardian. The form can be found on the OMS website under the Nurse page.
• All medications should be transported to and from school by a parent or guardian (we cannot accept medication from a student). This includes inhalers and epipens.
• If you are dropping off an inhaler, I will need the Asthma Action Plan provided by your student's health care provider.
• If you are dropping off an epipen, I will need the Allergy Action Plan provided by your student's health care provider.

As always if you have any questions please feel free to reach out anytime at: acronauer@oxps.org

I look forward to a happy and healthy school year!

Please consider supporting the OXPS Weekend Backpack Program to support the needs of our community students even when school is not in session. any question, please reach out to OXPS food director Stephanie Collins, scollins@oxps.org

Auburn Lodge of Elks #2118

54 th Annual Elks

“Hoop Shoot”- Free Throw Competition

When: Saturday November 21 st , 2026

Where: Auburn High School Gymnasium

Times: See Below by Age Bracket for Registration Times and Shooting Times

Age ** Registration Shoot

12 - 13 8:15 - 8:30 am 8:45am

10 - 11 9:15 - 9:30 am 9:45am

8 - 9 10:15 - 10:30 am 10:45am

**** Awards Presented after each age group shoot ****

Age Brackets: All Ages as of April 1, 2027 **

Divisions: Boys & Girls

Cost: FREE !!!!

Plus a FREE T-shirt to the first 50 participants

The Elks Basketball Free Throw Contest is open to all boys and girls ages 8

through 13, as of April 1, 2027**. There is no charge to participate. The boys

and girls in each age group, with the best score, will advance to the next level of

competition in January 2027. After four tiers of competition the national finals

will be held in Chicago in April 2027.

For further information contact Auburn Elks Lodge “Hoop Shoot” Chairman,

David Charbonneau at 508-832-3674.

• Are you getting text messages of our automated calls/texts/emails? If you are not currently receiving text prompts about school and district news, please send a message to the number 22300 and type ALERT in the message in order to receive texts in the future.
• Our District Calendar can be found via the following links:
• District School Day Calendar: https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/10103/2025-2026finalcalendar.pdf
• District Events: https://www.oxps.org/school-calendars
• School Hours Link: https://www.oxps.org/school-times
• At OMS, doors will open to students (buses and drop-off) at 7:05 a.m. and OMS classes will begin at 7:15 a.m.
• At OMS afternoon dismissal will begin at 1:45 p.m.
• School Transportation Information: https://www.oxps.org/transportation

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