Oak Valley Middle School

We hope you can place your vote tomorrow, May 7! The zero-increase bond for Huron Valley Schools is on the ballot!

The OV Track Team is having a great season! At a recent meet, they were recognized for showing great sportsmanship. Boys and girls team members also set new school records! We are so proud of our Hornets! Photos courtesy of Elvis the Cat Photography.

The OV DC Trip was truly amazing. Our 8th graders asked good questions and showed respect at Gettysburg, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and many other important sites. We are so proud of our students! And we are thankful for great guides, great parents, and a great experience!

The Oak Valley Robotics teams hosted an open house for students who might be interested in joining next year. Oak Valley students going into grades 6, 7, and 8 are all welcome to become part of this educational, fun experience. There will be hands-on opportunities to learn programming, robot design, and marketing; and to be part of an amazing team that works and learns together. This fall, the team will be given a specific, detailed challenge, and they will compete with middle schools from around the state. If your student is interested, or if you have any questions, please contact Coach Jeff Senk at jeffrey.senk@hvs.org.

Students who are currently in 5th, 6th, or 7th grades are invited to an Open House for the OVMS Robotics Team this Monday, April 29, at 5 pm. If you are interested in joining the team this fall, come and see what Robotics is all about!

April is testing time! The 8th graders completed the PSAT, and now all grades are taking the M-Step. Mrs. Marshall's Spanish class pitched in to stack all the tables and chairs in the gym after PSAT day. We are so grateful for your support!

OV Choirs and Communication Arts students went to Lakeland High School today to watch scenes from "The Descendants" musical! They enjoyed a backstage tour and a question-answer session. The cast and crew at LHS (including alumni from OVMS) created a wonderful production, under the direction of Becky Hogaboom. We hope you can see the show this weekend (April 19-21)!

8th grade students enjoyed a visit to the OSTC SW campus today. They heard from students in each of the programs offered, as well as the many opportunities they have to offer for our kiddos in their junior and senior year.

Oak Valley students enjoyed viewing the Solar Eclipse at a Watch Party after school today! With special glasses supplied by HVS, we could see this rare phenomenon!

OV 6th and 7th Grade Bands joined the HV United High School Wind Ensemble to present a fabulous concert last night. In a round-robin style, they each took turns playing songs, then combined for the grand finale. The audience filled the room and enjoyed the wonderful music!

The Bass Voice Choir Tour provided a great opportunity for students in our OV Choir to unite with other HV middle school and high school singers in the district. Together, they prepared and presented a concert for elementary students during an afternoon tour.

The OV Wrestling Team had a fantastic season! They earned Third Place in the Lakes Valley Conference Meet, and earned individual medals at the Oakland County Meet. Congratulations to Coach Lauri Rowley, Assistant Coach Mario Flores, and our mighty team!

The zero increase bond proposal will be on the May 7 ballot. This funding would make upgrades to two future middle school spaces (east and west in the district) possible.

Our girls' basketball teams have wrapped up their seasons! The 6/7th grade team made it to the district finals but lost to a tough Centennial Middle School team. Congratulations to both of our teams on great seasons. Go Hornets!

The OV Leadership Class hosted our St. Patrick's Dance this week. With guessing games, dancing to music, crafts, open gym, and a cake walk, our students had a fun celebration!

Congratulations to all OV Choirs for their achievements at the MSVMA Choir Festival. Each group sang beautifully and we couldn't be more proud of their effort and poise. All three choirs earned an Excellent rating, which is the highest rating a choir can receive. This reflects a judicial rating of their performance and sight-reading skills. Congratulations to director Mrs. Samuels, accompanist Ms. Autry, and our hard-working students!

Our 6th/7th Grade Girls Basketball Team won the district tournament semi-final game last night against Clifford Smart MS! We are so proud of their hard work, as they came from behind to clinch the win. The team was down 14-10 at halftime and outscored their opponents 22-12 in the second half. The girls made five big free throws in the game. We play at Centennial for the championship tomorrow (March 13) at 4:00 pm. Go Hornets!!

Our 8th graders visited Lakeland and Milford High Schools this week. They toured the building, ate in the cafeteria, met with Leadership students, and listened to presentations by counselors and administrators. Students, remember to submit your high school schedule choices by Friday, March 15!

This week, Oak Valley 7th graders visited the Museum of Natural History at the University of Michigan. Students viewed a cow eye dissection and fossils (including a lab prepping fossils), built DNA molecules, toured inside a life sized cell, enjoyed a planetarium show, and more. It was a fun day of learning outside the classroom!

The Oak Valley 7th and 8th Grade Bands received instruction from conductor Randall Standridge at March Musical Madness! They rehearsed today to prepare for the big concert at MHS tonight!