Oglethorpe County Middle School

This past Friday, OCMS teachers worked hard to implement “Rock Your School Day" again this year. “Rock Your School Day” is an exciting and innovative educational initiative that brings a burst of energy and creativity into the classroom. This special day is designed to inspire students and teachers alike by introducing dynamic, hands-on activities and interactive lessons that make learning an unforgettable experience. Thanks to our OCMS teachers who worked hard & stayed late to decorate their rooms & hallways for this experience! See our OCMS Facebook PAGE for pictures!

A rainy Saturday is a great day to help with our OCMS Fundraiser! If you’ve already registered, this weekend’s challenge gives a $10 AMAZON GIFT CARD to the student from each grade with the most donations over the weekend. If you haven’t registered yet, register at MyBooster.com. (Register under your first academic block teacher on M/W) Send this link to your potential donors to donate under your name! https://give.mybooster.com/oglethorpe-county-middle-school-1 Students who raise just $10 by Thursday (10/2/2025) may participate in the Color Run next week! Raising more than $10 results in a t-shirt, color packs to use at the Color Run, and more prizes!

Despite rain & three lightning delays, our OCMS Football players, cheerleaders, & coaches persevered to a 20-0 win over East Jackson Thursday night! We're now set for a rematch at Social Circle next Wednesday at 5:30 for the league championship! GOOOO PATRIOTS!!!!!

Congratulations to these awesome students who were selected by their teachers for the Patriot Pride luncheon for the month of September for being examples of well rounded students in & out of the classroom.

Have a minute? That’s all it takes to share about our Oglethorpe County MS Patriot Color Run and help us raise $5,000! Go to MyBooster.com and share through email, text, and on social media with just a click! 💻📱🙌 Your new challenge for tonight is… any NEW state that gets a donation TONIGHT will be one pie in a mystery person’s face!

Mrs. Barnes’ 8th graders in the Careers Class participated in mock job interviews this week. Students were asked several job related questions and presented the interviewer with their job application. Thank you to our community members who volunteered their time to help with the interviews.

The OCMS Patriot Color Run Fundraiser kicked off today! If you haven’t registered your student yet, visit MyBooster.com (Register under your first academic block teacher on M/W) to join the fun & help us get funds to support a new outdoor shade structure, club activities, student behavioral incentives, & much more for our school! Students will need to raise $10 in order to participate in the Color Run on event day. Those that sign up tonight at MyBooster.com can wear pajamas Tuesday! Students were warned of consequences for those that wear PJs without signing up. Thanks for your help & support!

Last Thursday, ten of our 8th grade FCCLA members from the Food, Nutrition & Wellness class had an amazing day at the Region 3 FCCLA Meeting and UGA tour!  They explored Dawson Hall—the heart of Family and Consumer Sciences—visited the McFall Child Development Center, checked out the state-of-the-art science labs, and got the latest FCCLA updates. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with students from across the region and get a real taste of college life and career possibilities. #FutureLeaders #CollegeBound #FCCLA #CareerReady #UGATour #FamilyConsumerSciences #NextGenScholars

We recognized our 8th grade volleyball players Wednesday night at our last game of the season. OCMS is proud of our volleyball players & coaches!

We recognized our 8th grade softball players Wednesday night at our last home game of the season. Our softball team plays two more regular season games away over the next two weeks. The team has worked hard all season and showed a lot of improvement. OCMS is proud of our softball players & coaches!

We appreciate our amazing IT Staff!

Seven students from OCMS attended DISCOVER Training in Covington, GA to prepare for their roles as officers and leaders in FCCLA.  Students networked with other members from all over the state while participating in interactive sessions about essential leadership skills like communication, responsibility, teamwork, and more.

OCMS is excited to announce that our Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Kristin Byce & our Classified Employee of the Year is Ms. Alicia Kirk!!! Mrs. Byce is a dedicated 6th grade Math, Science, & Gifted teacher of 23 years total with 16 years at OCMS. She was nominated for “working tirelessly to support her students while teaching them math with enthusiasm and rigor.” As a 6th grade Team Leader, Mrs. Byce’s “calm demeanor promotes a happy and safe environment.” Ms. Kirk has served as a paraprofessional at OCMS for the past five years and also coaches our middle school volleyball team. When nominated, it was said that Ms. Kirk “demonstrates unwavering dedication to students and staff by ensuring that every task is handled with accuracy and professionalism.” Regarding Ms. Kirk, it was also said that she “is known for her reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to step in wherever needed throughout the school.” OCMS is proud to have them both as part of our OCMS Family!

Our Food, Nutrition & Wellness classes participated in mock interviews last week as a part of their Career Connection unit. They learned about professional dress, first impressions, communication skills, basic interview questions, and more.

Congratulations to our OCMS Football team, cheerleaders, & coaches on their 30-6 win over Apalachee Wednesday night!

OCMS PARENTS--Mr. Baldwin sent an email this morning (Monday, 9/8) a little after 9:00 AM. Please check your junk mail or email Mr. Baldwin at mbaldwin@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us with your child's name if you didn't get it so that your email can be added/checked. Thanks

Congratulations to our OCMS Volleyball Team on their wins at Banks County Wednesday night! The A-Team won in 2 of 3 sets & the B-Team won both their sets! **Our OCMS Football Team plays at HOME at OCHS Thursday night vs. Banks County. This game was moved to be a home game. Kickoff is at 5:30.

Today in Mrs. Bridges’ classes, students made a scaled model of the solar system using toilet paper to represent the relative positions of the planets from the sun. Because many of the pictures students see of the solar system are not to scale, this gave them a better understanding of an abstract concept in Astronomy.