OMS Pirate Press Newsletter
October 27-31, 2025
- Schedule for the week of October 27-31, 2025.
- Upcoming Events
- Winter Sports Registration Now Open
- Attendance Matters
- Breakfast and Lunch Info
- Clubs and Activities
- Kiss the Fish Grade 8 FUNdraiser
- From the Health Office
- Helpful School and District Resources
- Oxford Community Information and Recreation Activities--OHS Haunted Hallways and Trunk or Treat, OXPD Operation Santa, Youth Sports, OCC/Town Events.
- Last Day of the FOMS Butter Braid Fundraiser is Friday 10/24!. Sales close on Friday, October 24, 2025. Butter Braids: Ordering October 10-24, delivery October 11/20. Please see the attachment at bottom of this section to access an order form or go to the following link: https://my.mcmfundraising.com/signup/45AM
Marking Periods:
Quarters:
- Quarter 1: August 27-October 31
- Quarter 2: November 3-January 23
- Quarter 3: January 26-April 3:
- Quarter 4: April 6-end of school year
- R1: 8/27-10/8
- R2: 10/9-11/14
- R3: 11/25-1/21
- R4: 1/22-3/11
- R5: 3/12-5/1
- R6: 5/4-end of school year
Fall Holidays and No School Days:
- Tuesday, November 11th: No School, Holiday
- Wednesday, November 26-December 1st: Thanksgiving Break
- Wednesday, December 24-Sunday January 4: Winter Holiday Break
Conferences:
- Monday, November 24th: early release half day students; afternoon parent conferences at OMS
- Tuesday, November 25th: early release half day students; afternoon and evening parent conferences at OMS (registration will be online via myconferencetime.com ; information to be shared regarding registration week of November 10th)
- Thursday, March 19th; evening parent conferences. (registration will be online via myconferencetime.com the week of March 2nd)
School Student Events:
- Fun Fridays in October: Friday October 3rd is Oxford Pride Day; Friday October 17th: Dress like a magician or wizard day; Friday October 24th: Wear Pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Friday, October 31st: Students may dress in school appropriate costumes--no masks, no (real or toy) items permitted in school that are against school rules or would be disruptive to our day.
- OMS Dinner Theater: November 21st.
- OMS Winter Concert: December 11th 6 p.m.
FOMS(Friend of Oxford Middle School) Fall Fundraisers:
- Butter Braids: Ordering October 10-24, delivery October 11/20. More info as we approach selling dates. https://my.mcmfundraising.com/signup/45AM
- Money Madness: November 10-25. More info to follow as we approach Money Madness kick-off.
- FOMS Festive Night of Wreath Making. More Info to come!
- Oxford Pride School Spirit Wear Store Open year round: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MA/Oxford/Oxford+Middle+School?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct
- School Store: Open November 7, 21; December 5, 19
- Interested in joining FOMS, email oxfordfoms@gmail.com
Registration is now open for winter athletics. The registration link can be found here: OMS/OHS Sports Registration
During the winter season, the following sports are available to OMS students:
- Boys' basketball
- Girls' basketball
- Cheer
Registration will close on Friday, November 21, 2025. The first day of tryouts will begin on Monday, December 1st. Coaches will reach out with tryout information to those families/students who have registered on or before November 21, 2025.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Athletic Director Kevin May kmay@oxps.org
School Breakfast and Lunch Menus are posted monthly and can be found here: https://www.oxps.org/menus
Art Club
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 18th and ending on December 4th.
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
After School Band
After School Band with Mr. Kim will begin on Wednesday, October 1st after school until 3 p.m. After school band will run weekly on Wednesdays thereafter. Student staying must complete and submit a signed permission slip. Students may see Mr. Kim for the permission slip or pick one up in the main office. Permission slips should be returned to Mr. Kim in advance of October 1, 2025.
Book Club
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.
Book Club Meets take place after school until 3:00 p.m. in the library with Ms. Kennen.
Fall Book Club Dates:
- Sept. - 11 & 25
- Oct. - 9 & 30
- Nov. - 6 & 20
- Dec. - 4 & 18
See or email Ms. Kennen for more information about the club's next book and next meeting. akennen@oxps.org . Students wanting to stay will need to submit permission slips.
After School Chorus
After School Chorus with Mr. Sampson will begin on Wednesday, October 1st after school until 3 p.m. After school band will run weekly on Wednesdays thereafter. Student staying must complete and submit a signed permission slip. Students may see Mr. Sampson for the permission slip or pick one up in the main office. Permission slips should be returned to Mr. Sampson in advance of October 1, 2025.
Coding Club Coming Soon....
Coding Club will be coming to OMS soon. A 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. There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, October 22, 2025. As usual, 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. Munoz-Chesler with any questions. vmunozchesler@oxps.org
Drama Club
This fall the Drama Club will produce a dinner theater murder mystery and in the spring, we will have our annual musical. The schedule for Drama Club Meeting Dates is attached. Drama Club rehearsals will increase to 3 days per week (T-W-Th) as we near the show and will move to 2 hour rehearsals 2-4 beginning 11/4 through 11/17 and then week of show 11/18-11/20 rehearsals will be 5:00-7:00.
Interested? Grab a Permission slip in the main office. See Ms. Nasis with any questions cnasis@oxps.org.
Drone Club
OMS is looking to kick off its own drone club for the first time. 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. An informational meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 7th after school with Ms. Walia. Form is attached below. Permission slips are available in the main office. Reach out to Ms. Walia with any questions rwalia@oxps.org .
Dungeons and Dragons
Join your friends for a game of imagination and creativity as the club explores fantasy worlds, fights monsters and saves the day! The first club meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 30th after school with Mr. Standrowicz in room 286 after school. No experience needed, students of all D & D levels of experience are welcome! Students need to have signed permission slips to attend. Reach out to Mr. S with any questions pstandrowicz@oxps.org
Gaming Club
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 Wednesdays 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
Homework Center
Need help, time, and resources with homework, research, projects, and studying? The Homework Center will run on Mondays-Tuesdays-Wednesdays-Thursdays after school 2:00-3:00, with the exception of the once a month faculty days held mostly on Mondays. 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 Homwork Center. See or email Ms. Kennen for permission slips and with questions. mailto:akennen@oxps.org .
NJHS
NJHS Meetings: October 22nd and November 12th after school with Ms. Wagner. Permission slips are available outside Ms. Wagner's classroom and in Main Office. Students must submit a signed permission slip in order to stay.
Student Council
Student council is a group that learns about school leadership, celebrates school spirit, cares about our OMS Community, and encourages student voice. The next meeting is September 29, 2025 after school with Mrs. Blood. Please reach out to advisor Mrs. Blood mblood@oxps.org Room 202 with any questions.
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.
Ms. Cronauer will be available before and after school this week to receive any medication your student may need throughout the school year. (This does not include Tylenol/ibuprofen which the school has on hand. You will be receiving a form about that on the first day of school).
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!
Operation Santa 2025
The Oxford Police and Fire/EMS would like to invite you to the 17th Annual Operation Santa Christmas Celebration. Again this year OXPD will be having a drive-thru celebration. Information is below and attached.
This event is for all Oxford children up to age 10. Proof of residency is required.
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Lunch 1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Oxford Middle School
- Come see Santa & Mrs. Claus from 12:00 -1:15 p.m. and from 1:45-3:00 p.m. receive a gift.
- If you are planning to attend, you must register by email beginning at 3:00 p.m. on: November 3, 2025, and no later than 3:00 p.m. on November 14, 2025 (no exceptions).
- Once registration is complete, you will receive an email with instructions.
- Any questions, or to register, please contact Santa via email at: 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 email by 11/14/25, please call 508-987-0156 before 3:00 p.m. to confirm.
- Please watch our Facebook page for updates on the party.
- Donate an unexpired, non-perishable food item and get a surprise, while supplies last! (one per child)
Oxford/Webster Travel Basketball Tryouts
Oxford/Webster Youth Travel Basketball Tryouts will take place on September 25th and 29th at OHS. Please see the flyer attached below for more information.
Dudley Charlton Boys and Girls Youth Lacrosse Registration for Spring 2026
Please see attached information below regarding Youth Lacrosse Registration for the Spring 2026 season. This league is open to school age children from Kindergarten through grade 8. For more info, see flyer below or www.dudley-charltonyouthlax.com/ OR EMAIL dudleycharltonlax@gmail.com
Auburn Lodge of Elks #2118 53rd Annual Elks 'Hoop Shoot" Free Throw Contest
On Saturday, November 15th at Auburn HS Gym, the Auburn Elks will be holding their annual "Hoop Shoot" Free Throw Contest .
The Elks Basketball Free Throw Contest is open to all boys and girls ages 8
through 13, as of April 1, 2026**. 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 2026. After four tiers of competition the national finals
will be held in Chicago in April 2026.
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, 2026 **
Divisions: Boys & Girls
Cost: FREE !!!!
For further information, see flyer below and/or contact Auburn Elks Lodge “Hoop Shoot” Chairman,
David Charbonneau at 508-832-3674.
Improv, Writing Performing Theater for Youth
Start Smart Athletic programs
Elementary Afternoons Escape Room Event
Youth Mentorship Program Grades 6-9
Safe at Home and Safe Sitter
- 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. This is a change from 24-25 school year, as we will now be opening doors and beginning and ending our day at OMS 5 minutes earlier than last year.
- At OMS afternoon dismissal will begin at 1:45 p.m.
- School Transportation Information: https://www.oxps.org/transportation