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2025-2026 OCMS School Supply List
OCMS couldn’t be more proud of the OCMS Class of 2025/OCHS CLASS OF 2029 for their achievements over the last three years! We had a FANTASTIC Convocation. Every student speech was phenomenal! And the students & the crowd showed class as we sent them off in style. What a great year! What a great day! What a great Class of 2029!
Feel free to PLEASE add your photos from the day in the comments!
**After Convocation, our 6th/7th graders spent their last recess taking care of unfinished Field Day business by competing in Chariot Races before the final dismissal.
Oglethorpe County School System will once again be conducting a residency audit for grades three, six and nine, at the beginning of the school year. In other words, students entering 3rd grade, 6th grade, and 9th grade will need to show proof of residency prior to school starting in August in order to be scheduled into a homeroom and scheduled for classes.
Traditionally, we have only collected proof of residency when a student first enrolled either in kindergarten or when they transferred into our school system. In order to be good stewards of our taxpayers’ money, we need to verify proof of residency more than once in a student’s 13 years in the school system. We apologize in advance for this slight inconvenience, but as educating students has gotten more expensive, it is imperative that our tax dollars remain focused on Oglethorpe residents or those who pay tuition.
Proof of residency documents that can be accepted are the following:
• Mortgage statement, or
• Current lease/rental agreement (will be verified), or
• Current utility bill (gas, water, or electric only)
If you do not have any of the above methods to prove your residency, please call 706-743-8128 after July 1, to schedule an appointment to review the residency affidavit and complete the necessary paperwork. The residency affidavit is valid for one year only.
The proof of residency document can be dropped off at your child’s school any time before June 10th, or after July 15, or at our central office at 735 Athens Road, Lexington, anytime between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, or click the link to enter your information and upload a copy of your proof of residency.
3rd grade: https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/forms/3rd-grade-proof-of-residency-submission-2025-26
6th grade: https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/forms/6th-grade-proof-of-residency-submission-202526
9th grade: https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/forms/9th-grade-proof-of-resideny-submission-202526
If you have students in more than one grade, please click the link for each child’s grade level, as the forms will be directed to different schools.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
OCMS enjoyed one more great end-of-quarter recital from Mrs. Serrian’s 6th & 7th Grade Ukulele classes Tuesday afternoon!
Our Food, Nutrition & Wellness classes at OCMS wrapped up the year with a grilling challenge. Students got to put their knowledge of meats, fruit, vegetables, marinades, knife skills, and more to use as they prepped and cooked Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs. Thanks for a great year in FNW!
The OCMS Yearbook Staff dedicated & distributed our 2024-2025 yearbook to Mrs. Lori Thornton, our beloved 8th grade hall custodian retiring this year Tuesday morning. Once again, we have a yearbook full of the countless memories & activities of the year! Kudos to Mrs. Allgood, Mrs. Collins, Ms. Queen, & the yearbook staff on another fantastic yearbook!
Congratulations to these 4th quarter Patriot Reward Card drawing winners! OCMS students earn a PRC Card after each quarter based on parameters related to grades & behavior. All students who receive a PRC card are eligible for the drawings at the end of each quarter.
Thanks to Mrs. Barnes for coordinating rewards each quarter this year!
The OCMS FCCLA officer team finished out the 2024-2025 school year with a Paint Party afternoon. Thanks to these kiddos for all the hard work they have put in behind the scenes!
Camp Green Lake (OCMS Room 606 Edition)
Ms. E. Moncrief's class had campers trading in their books for new uniforms, earning camp nicknames, & digging tiny holes with mini shovels. They wrapped up a favorite unit with some deep digs comparing and contrasting Louis Sachar's Holes novel and movie. Great discussions, even better memories made!
Thanks to Ms. E Moncrief for a great room transformation!
OCMS was happy to welcome our upcoming 6th graders today! We’re also super proud of our 8th grade tour guides that did a great job of giving tours, answering questions, & fostering in the newbies.
Greetings OCMS Parents,
The newest TikTok trend sweeping the nation challenges kids to short out their school devices by sticking pieces of metal in various ports to short them out & possibly cause a fire. Please have a talk with your student that this will cost them $300+ to replace the device, will result in school consequences, & can result in law enforcement being involved should it cause a school disruption. Thanks for your help with this. Only 12 more days of school!!!
We appreciate our school nurses today and every day and the part they play in academic success! Thank you!!!
HISTORY OF SCHOOL NURSE DAY
On October 1, 1902, the first school nurse, Linda Richards, was employed to prevent absenteeism by consulting with kids and families regarding healthcare requirements related to infectious diseases.
She led the adoption of evidence-based nursing practice across the city after a month of effective nursing operations in New York City schools. Since then, school nurses have continued to control infectious diseases, but their function has grown and become more diverse.
The health of a student is inextricably linked to their ability to learn. Unaddressed health care needs make it difficult for children to participate in the learning system. The school nurse helps students succeed by providing healthcare to all students in the school context through examination, treatment, and follow-up. The school nurse helps children with their physical, psychological, emotional, and social health requirements as well as their academic success.
According to the National Survey of Children with Special Healthcare Needs, 11.2 million children in the United States are at risk of developing persistent physical, cognitive, social, or emotional problems. These students may require school-based health assistance, which school nurses can provide.
National School Nurse Day has been observed since 1972 to honor school nurses. National School Nurse Day was created to raise awareness about the importance of school nurses in the educational setting.
OCMS is proud of students that were honored Tuesday at each grade level OCMS Student Recognition Ceremony. Almost 700+ awards were handed out for various achievements throughout the year. Thanks to the Kettle Creek Chapter NSDAR and to the Oglethorpe County Retired Educators Association for sponsoring our major 8th grade awards by recognizing Eva Lou Miller, Kason Rivera, Nicole Aguilar, & OCMS Teacher of the Year, Jill Barnes. The OCREA also awarded OCMS parapro Madison Phillips with the OCREA T.Y. Harris Teacher Scholarship.
Apologies for not getting more pictures throughout the day. Feel free to post your own pictures of your child & their awards in the comments.
FCCLA members traveled to Funopolis for their end of the year summer social. The event officially wraps up the FCCLA calendar and celebrates all of the hard work and effort of members throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
You’re invited to join the Cook Center Wednesday, May 7th at 8 pm for Ask a Therapist Live. This webinar is an opportunity to ask a licensed clinical therapist questions about parenting, your child’s well-being, or anything that’s been on your mind. Participation is anonymous and free. Visit https://cookcenter.info/ATLFeb19 to register today!
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The 2025 8th Grade After Party is in the books.
What a great crew to spend a Friday night with.
Despite a bit of rain that cut out some of the activities, we never heard a complaint from anyone in the group. And during the relays when a some 8th grade groups are "too cool for school" and have to be begged to participate, these guys were locked in and fully involved! Just zoom in on the smiles and faces in these pictures. There is no doubt they were having fun. Only two and three more weeks of middle school for these guys!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th - 9th. What a great time to recognize the heart and soul of our schools, the educators who inspire, nurture, and guide our students every day. Their dedication goes far beyond the classroom, shaping futures and changing lives.
Let’s take this week to show our gratitude for the patience, passion, and perseverance teachers bring to their work. A simple "thank you" can mean the world, let’s make sure they feel seen and celebrated!
Is there an Oglethorpe educator who has inspired or had a significant impact on you or your child? Let them know by leaving a comment on our social media channels, telling how they impacted you or your child.
The 2025 8th Grade After Party is in the books. What a great crew to spend a Friday night with. Despite a bit of rain that cut out some of the activities, we never heard a complaint from anyone in the group. And during the relays when a some 8th grade groups are "too cool for school" and have to be begged to participate, these guys were locked in and fully involved! Just zoom in on the smiles and faces in these pictures. There is no doubt they were having fun. Only two and three more weeks of middle school for these guys!
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We appreciate our principals!
