Welcome Back!
Mustang Families and Scholars,
We are continuing to plan and prepare to “Ignite” on an incredible journey this school year! We are looking forward to welcoming our families and scholars into the building showing off their masks next week!!
Tuesday, August 17th: OLHMS Supply Drop Off
Options: 2:00pm - 3:30pm and/ or 6:00pm - 7:30pm
All scholars, staff and visitors must wear a mask at all times inside the building.
The OLHMS Supply Drop Off is a relaxed opportunity for scholars and families to walk our halls, check out Encore spaces, find their advisory classroom and begin learning or relearning how to open a locker.
SchoolKidz orders have been placed in scholar’s advisory classrooms.
Wednesday, August 18th: First Day of School (Half Day)
School doors open at 8:25am
Classes begin at 8:30am
Dismissal at 11:30am
Thursday, August 19th: First Full Day of School
School doors open at 8:25am
Classes begin at 8:30am
Dismissal at 3:20pm
Save the Date:
August 21st: D123 Back to School Extravaganza
11:00am-1:30pm at OLHMS
August 24th: Open House
6:30pm-8:00pm
August 25th: Fall Pictures (6th and 7th Grade ordering opportunity)
August 31st: PTSA Meeting
7:00pm-8:00pm
Additional OLHMS Reminders and Expectations
Transportation: Scholar’s bus routes/ information can be located in Skyward.
All bus riders must be wearing a mask at all times
Scholars should be at pick up locations 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Bus drop off takes place in the front of the building on 99th.
Please be patient and anticipate the timing of bus service to be a challenge the first couple weeks of school.
Student Entry(8:25am) and Staggered Dismissal(3:20pm):
Masks must be worn to enter the building
Scholars do not need to provide self certifications daily
Scholars will be temperature checked daily
Bus drop off takes place in the front of the building
Parent drop off and walkers enter the building in the back on Oak Center Dr. Parents please be patient, follow guidance from school staff and do not block the driveways of our neighbors on Oak Center Dr.
6th Grade scholars use Door 4
7th Grade scholars use Door 6
8th Grade scholars use Door 5
Lunch & Breakfast
Lunch is not served on half days of school
Lunch will take place in the cafetorium
Scholars will be given hot options for lunch
The menu will be posted on the website
Breakfast will be distributed at dismissal daily for those interested in a grab and go fashion
Lockers
Scholars will be using lockers
Minimize the amount of “stuff” placed in the locker, think essential!
Specific times (locker stops) will indicated by grade teams
OLHMS PTSA
All staff and families are highly encouraged to join the PTSA and attend meetings. This is an incredible opportunity, partnership and fun way to support our scholar’s experience at the middle school!
Membership is $5.00 per student and $7.00 per family
PTSA Spirit Gear Sale begins August 23rd
PTSA First Open Gym is scheduled for September 16th from 6:00pm-7:30pm
Reach out to Mrs. Shane, our PTSA President for more information (tmshane@gmail.com)
