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Obsidian Middle School Updates ~ February 7, 2025

Posted Date: 02/05/25 (09:13 AM)


Obsidian Newsletter
Obsidian Middle School Updates ~ February 7, 2025
Greetings Wolfpack!
As we just passed the halfway point of the school year, I want to give a big thank you to all of you, our families, for your support. We are watching our students flourish in the classroom each and every day, which could not happen without YOU! This past January we had the highest month of attendance at Obsidian in four years! We know that being at school each day positively impacts classroom performance, social interactions, and emotional development. As a result, we have seen grades and test scores on the rise and behavior incidents declining. It takes a community working together to make a difference, and we are grateful for each and every one of you.  

Please take a few minutes to watch the short video below regarding some important upcoming events as well as a message from students and staff.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting our amazing students and school community!

Go Wolves! 

Evan Grant
Principal, Obsidian Middle School
 
Athletics:
We are so proud of our student athletes! Girls basketball and boys/girls wrestling is underway and our athletes are representing OMS with pride! We encourage you to come out and support our student athletes.
Wrestling
Basketball
 
Student Conduct:
We are so excited to welcome our Wolves in and want to ensure that we have the best learning environment possible for our amazing students. In order to support that mission, we continue to discuss expectations and review how to be a positive contributor to our school community. We ask that you please support your student by encouraging them to meet our community expectations (Obsidian Collective Commitment to Excellence) and follow our school expectations (Link to Student Handbook).
 
Reminders from Nurse Debbie!
  • Please follow the symptom based exclusion guidelines for when to keep ill students out of school: EnglishSpanish
  • Students are required to have an updated immunization record on file. Immunization exclusion day is 2/19/20257th grade students are due for a Tdap. According to Oregon law, your 7th grade child is required to have one additional vaccine. An official medical or nonmedical exemption is also acceptable. 
  • If your student has a health condition or needs special care such as medication, treatments, or monitoring, please contact the school nurse. Individual health care plans help keep your student safe and healthy.
  • Dental Screenings are scheduled on March 10, 2025 @ OMS. Students will only be screened by Advantage Dental if their parent/guardian checked the yes box on their registration form for dental screening. There are other services available. Please call if interested.
  •  PLEASE keep your phone numbers current so we can contact you if needed.
Feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns,
Nurse Debbie
 
ParentVUE and Canvas:
One of the most impactful ways you can support your student is to frequently check their grades and check for missing work. At Obsidian we use two platforms to share grades and feedback. 

Canvas - Check grades, see missing work, and see specific feedback on assignments.
ParentVUE - Student grades and report cards
 
Important Dates:
  • 2/7: School Dance (5:30pm - 7:00pm)
  • 2/17: No School - Presidents’ Day
  • 2/26: End of Trimester Soup and Salad Dinner and Academic Support Night (3:30pm - 6:00pm)
  • 3/3: Last day to turn in work for Trimester 2
  • 3/6: Last day of Trimester 2
  • 3/7: No School for Students - Teacher Grading Day
  • 3/24 - 3/28: Spring Break