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November 5th, 2026

Inspiring Excellence. Every Learner. Every day. Inspiring Excellence. Every Learner. Every day.

Hello OMS Students and Families,


It's hard to believe it's already November! This week we're all working through the time change and gray, rainy days. It's tough on middle schoolers (and adults) to shift their sleep/wake cycles and all the rain has kept us inside this week far more than we like. We are all hoping for better weather soon!


This afternoon we're hosting the first round of parent/teacher conferences from 3:00-6:30pm. We will have another evening of conference on Monday, November 9 from 3:00-6:30pm if tonight does not work for your schedule. These are important opportunities to connect with your student's teachers and ask questions. Your partnership in your child's education is incredibly important. We are starting our second quarter of the school year, and that means your student still has time to improve their academic and behavior grades before the end of the semester. We look forward to seeing you at conferences!


As we're moving forward in November, we will be planning for our Husky Pride Day. Husky Pride Day is an opportunity for our students to participate in fun activities on campus and/or field trips off campus. Students earn these opportunities by consistently demonstrating our PAW expectations. Prepared for Class, Appropriate Conduct and Respect, Work Habits. If your student's PAW grades are 1s and 2s, they still have a lot of time to make improvements to be eligible for Husky Pride Day. There will be more information coming soon.


Please see below for more information about the upcoming weeks at OMS. We hope to see you at conferences tonight or Monday. Have a great rest of your day!

Important Upcoming Dates Important Upcoming Dates

Thursday, November 5

🟨A Day

National School Psychology Week

Conferences - OMS - 3:00-6:30 pm


Friday, November 6

🟦B Day

National School Psychology Week


Monday, November 9

🟨A Day

National School Psychology Week

🦷Let's Smile Dental Clinic

Conferences - OMS - 3:00-6:30 pm


Tuesday, November 10

🟦B Day

🎷Jazz Band - Rm 205 - 6:50-7:35 am

📗Yearbook Club - Rm 305 - 2:30-3:30 pm


Wednesday, November 11

🟨A Day


Thursday, November 12

🟦B Day

National Community Education Day


Friday, November 13

🟨A Day

🏀Morning Basketball - Big Gym - 7:00-7:35 am

🛒School Store Open During ALL Lunches - 11:02-12:54 pm


Monday, November 16

🟦B Day

American Education Week


Tuesday, November 17

🟨A Day

American Education Week

🎷Jazz Band - Rm 205 - 6:50-7:35 am

📗Yearbook Club - Rm 305 - 2:30-3:30 pm


Wednesday, November 18

🟦B Day

American Education Week

National Education Support Professionals Day

🤝Best Buddies - Learning Stairs - 2:30-3:30 pm


Thursday, November 19

🟨A Day

American Education Week

🚌7th Grade to Guthrie Theater - 8:45-1:45 pm


Friday, November 20

🟦B Day

American Education Week

Substitute Educators Day


Monday, November 23

🟨A Day

Last Day of Wheel 2


Tuesday, November 24

🟦B Day

Start of Wheel 3

🎷Jazz Band - Rm 205 - 6:50-7:35 am

📗Yearbook Club - Rm 305 - 2:30-3:30 pm


🟥Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27 - NO SCHOOL🟥


Monday, November 30

🟨A Day

Conferences - November 5 & 9 - 3:00-6:30 pm Conferences - November 5 & 9 - 3:00-6:30 pm

This is a reminder that OMS conferences are Thursday, November 5th from 3:00 - 6:30 pm. This is an open house style event, come when you are able. If you are not able to make it on the 5th, we have another session on Monday, November 9th, 3:00-6:30 pm.

Let's Smile Dental Clinic - November 9th Let's Smile Dental Clinic - November 9th

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OMS - Monday, November 9th

Contact: Nate Gendron

Social Worker (507) 444-8715

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P.E. Swimming Schedule: Gefre, 6th grade - Oct 26-Nov 20, Flohrs/Appicelli, Nov 23-Dec 22, Webb-Jan 6-Feb 4, dates are subject to change
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From the IMC From the IMC

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New books are available in the library! Come check out the black racks full of new materials.

Reminder: books are due three weeks after the check out date. Please return or renew them promptly. Overdue notices are sent via email every Wednesday morning. Students are encouraged to visit the library before school (7:35-7:50) to explore what the library has to offer and to take care of returns, renewals and check outs.


To check due dates and other library information, download the Destiny Discover app from your app store and then enter owatonna.folletdestiny.com when asked to connect by URL.

OHS "Frozen" Auditions OHS "Frozen" Auditions

All auditions are due by Thursday, Nov. 5th at 3:00pm.

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OHS is doing "Frozen" as this year's musical, and they are offering the opportunity to audition for young Elsa and Anna to 3rd-6th graders.

The Owatonna High School Theater Department is holding open auditions for the roles of Young Anna and Young Elsa. The audition videos are due by November 5. Click the button below for audition information.


Interested students must:

  • Be in 3rd-6th grade
  • Be 5 feet tall or shorter
  • Live within the Owatonna Public Schools boundaries and/or attend school within ISD 761
  • Be available for all scheduled rehearsals and performances


If you have questions please contact Paula Asmus

Young Anna/Elsa Audition Information

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Volunteers are always needed for each Activity Night and for an occasional field trip throughout the year. If you are interested in helping out at OMS, please feel free to fill out this Volunteer Form. Each person that works with students in our building or on field trips must have an up-to-date background check on file with the Owatonna Public Schools. We thank you in advance for your willingness to help!

Order your 2027 yearbook! Order your 2027 yearbook!

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We have an amazing year ahead of us at Owatonna Middle School, and our yearbook will capture all the big events of the school year. Don’t let your students miss out on our yearbook designed by our students, for our students.


Order now before the price goes up. Now through mid September for $32. Order today and save!

You can place your order for the yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com.


Thanks for being a part of our yearbook tradition!

Bus Route Information Bus Route Information

Bus route and schedule details are available on the Owatonna Bus Company Parent Portal using the credentials below:

  • Username: Student ID # (found in Infinite Campus)

  • Password: Student Birthday formatted as MMDDYYYY (e.g., 03052012 for March 5, 2012)


New to Infinite Campus? Follow the setup instructions [insert link here].

OMS 2026-2027 School Year Calendar OMS 2026-2027 School Year Calendar

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Title IX Disclosure Title IX Disclosure

Owatonna Public Schools is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students and staff and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, in its programs and activities, as required by Title IX and MN Human Rights Act (MHRA). This includes prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, gender-based violence, and unequal access to extracurricular activities. Any concerns related to Title IX should be reported to Chris Picha, Director of Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator at 507-444-8602 or cpicha@isd761.org.
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