Oliver Middle School

Oliver is proud to announce our September Students and Teacher of the Month! 🎉
This program celebrates individuals who exemplify outstanding character, dedication, and a positive impact on our school community. We invite you to read the full post to learn more about why each of these incredible individuals was nominated, and please join us in congratulating these amazing members of our school family!

Melina Potts - 6th - "Right out of the gate, she has turned in everything and taken part in class discussions."
Britney Nguyen - 6th - "She has been very respectful and completed every activity and assignment."
Journey Caress - 7th -"All of the traits have been shown thus far – leadership, positive classroom effort, maintaining good grades, integrity, gratitude, high expectations, and respect."
Riley Schmidt - 7th - "She has exhibited ALL of the qualities that are listed above. I chose Riley because she has a great attitude, always does the right thing, and is constantly working in class."
Ma’Leah Nwaiwu - 8th - "Ma'Leah has shown leadership skills by being a active member of STUCO and participating in all events. She also shows up on time and always prepared. She is kind to others and willing to lend a helping hand to teachers and fellow peers."
Blaise Stauffer - 8th - "Blaise always works hard to ask questions and make sure she's doing what is best for herself and those around her. I'm always impressed by her attitude and effort!"
Maggie Cole - 8th Gr ELA - "Ms. Cole has great relationships with her students, holds them accountable and most of all is an amazing educator."

Even though school has started, we are STILL encouraging you to complete the free and reduced meal application!

Even if you’re unsure whether your family qualifies, filling out the application benefits not only your household, but the entire district. Here are five important reasons to submit the application:

1) Free or reduced breakfast and lunch prices
2) Additional funding for technology and internet access
3) Discounted fees for SAT, ACT and AP exams along with scholarship opportunities
4) Discounts for fees associated with college applications
5) Helps with the district's state aid funding

Please note: You must re-enroll in this program each year! Apply today: www.baschools.org/page/freereduced-meal-program

BACK-2-SCHOOL CENTRAL IS LIVE!

From schedule pick-ups to meet the teacher dates, you’ll find everything you need to kick off the school year.

We’re one big family at BA, and we were thrilled to host our Pinnacle Awards to celebrate our amazing retirees and service award recipients who have served from 10 to 40 years! 🎉 Congratulations to all the incredible employees we honored: https://bit.ly/4jBFYs8

Please join us in celebrating our April Students and Teacher of the Month! 6th Grade - Braden Sellers & Camden Williams 7th Grade - Jonathon Hopkins & Jireh Aladegbami 8th Grade - Braxton Ogburn & Stella Simpson Teacher of the Month - Robyn Parnell, Choir Director

Congratulations to last week's Tiger Challenge Winners for EXPECTATIONS!

We are proud to announce Oliver's recipients of the Masonic Lodge Student and Teacher of Today Award! 🏆 🎓 Jackson Fuller and Brinnley Lebsack have been honored for exemplifying integrity, service, academic excellence, and strong character — truly role models among their peers and wonderful representatives for Oliver Middle School. 👩‍🏫 Kalyn Miller has been recognized for her unwavering dedication, leadership, compassion, and commitment to impacting and supporting students every day. This award, presented by the Broken Arrow Masonic Lodge, highlights individuals who embody the values of education, service, and community. We are incredibly proud to have these shining stars represent Oliver Middle School! Please join us in celebrating their achievements! 👏💙

Come take a journey down the yellow brick road to the magic Emerald City when Broken Arrow Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz" this weekend at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. 🌪✨ Tickets are available at the box office, or by calling 918-259-5778, or visiting online at BrokenArrowPAC.com. Break a leg, students! We can’t wait to cheer you on and celebrate your incredible talents!

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! A huge THANK YOU to ALL of our incredible assistant principals for the heart, hustle and leadership you bring to our schools every day. Your impact on student success does not go unnoticed — we appreciate you more than words can say! 💛

Please join OMS in celebrating our March Students and Teacher of the Month! 6th Grade - Conner Howard & Angel Gabino Ruiz 7th Grade - Blaise Stauffer & Lily Salomon 8th Grade - Luke Shaull & Mackenzie Dillard Teacher of the Month - Ms. Deb Walker! Congratulations to these outstanding students and an incredible teacher!

Congratulations to March's IXL Winners! Great job, students!!

Please join Oliver in celebrating our Students and Teacher of the Month for February! Thank you for all the good you bring to Oliver each and everyday! 6th Grade - Afton English & Caleb Wilson 7th Grade - Kat Robbins & Katherine Warden 8th Grade - Brinnley Lebsack & Michael Nwaiwu Teacher of the Month - Chelsie Inskeep!

Are you new to the Broken Arrow district? If so, we want to welcome you to the BA family! All enrollment services listed below can be completed online to avoid long wait lines. Visit https://www.baschools.org/enrollment for more info!

Honoring Black History Month at OMS As part of our Black History Month celebrations, our 8th graders had the privilege of hearing from Mrs. LaTonya Pratt, who shared the incredible story of Selma Burke—a trailblazing sculptor and educator. Mrs. Pratt captivated our students with an inspiring message about Mrs. Burke’s dedication and perseverance. Did you know that Selma Burke sculpted a bas-relief portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which became the model for his image on the dime? What an amazing legacy! To honor her contributions, each student received a dime as a reminder to work hard and never give up on their dreams—just like Selma Burke!

It's time to celebrate our January Students and Teacher of the Month! Oliver Middle School's Students of the Month have been recognized by teachers for their outstanding demonstration of core values. These students show tenacity, integrity, gratitude , and maintain high expectations for themselves. They show respect for themselves and others, fostering a positive school community. Their dedication to these values inspires others and sets a strong example for their peers. Please help us congratulate 6th Grade: Carlos Cortez-Alvarenga & Aniston Orona. 7th Grade: Cadence Lehman & Helaman Echeverria. 8th Grade: Elizabeth Mashburn & Michael Giacobone. The Teacher of the Month, Stephanie Shipley, has been selected by her peers for consistently exemplifying the core values of Broken Arrow Public Schools. She demonstrates tenacity, integrity, gratitude, high expectations, and respect in every aspect of her teaching and mentoring. Her dedication to students, commitment to excellence, and positive influence on the school community makes her a true role model. Please join us in celebration!

It’s time to celebrate our amazing students and staff! We are thrilled to announce this December’s Student of the Month honorees—recognizing outstanding character, dedication, and positive contributions to our school community. Each month, we select students who exemplify hard work, kindness, and a commitment to making our school a better place. Congratulations to our December Student of the Month recipients: 6th Grade: Nicholas DeJarnett, and Olivia Beaulieu 7th Grade: Ryann North and Lily Winner 8th Grade: Stormi Stinson and Cooper Slater. Thank you for your inspiring example and for making our community shine! Additionally, we are excited to announce our December Teacher of the Month! This recognition highlights the incredible dedication and hard work that make our school such a special place. Each month, we honor a teacher whose passion for education and commitment to excellence inspire both students and colleagues. Congratulations to Ms. Maggie Cole! Thank you for your invaluable contributions and for helping our community thrive! Go BA!

Hey OMS Families! It’s time to celebrate our amazing students and staff! We are thrilled to announce this November’s Student of the Month honorees—recognizing outstanding character, dedication, and positive contributions to our school community. Each month, we select students who exemplify hard work, kindness, and a commitment to making our school a better place. Congratulations to our November Student of the Month recipients: 6th Grade: Jace Wimberly and Danna Herrera 7th Grade: Liam Himes and McCoy Myers 8th Grade: Ryann Franklin and Lia Martinez-Luevano Thank you for your inspiring example and for making our community shine! Additionally, we are excited to announce our November Teacher of the Month! This recognition highlights the incredible dedication and hard work that make our school such a special place. Each month, we honor a teacher whose passion for education and commitment to excellence inspire both students and colleagues. Congratulations to Mr. Joshua Houle! Thank you for your invaluable contributions and for helping our community thrive! Go BA!

The Visual Arts teachers are proud to present the Fall 2024 Virtual Art Show! Students from across the district in grades K-12 have been working tirelessly on special projects and now they are all gathered in one place! Check out their incredible works at https://sites.google.com/baschools.org/bapsartshow2024/home

Congratulations to Kalyn Miller, an incredible School Counselor, on being voted Oliver Middle School’s Site Teacher of the Year! Kalyn’s dedication to our students, staff, and community shines every day. Her compassion, guidance, and consistent support make a profound difference in the lives of everyone at OMS. We are so lucky to have her on our team, and this recognition is so well-deserved! Join us in celebrating Kalyn for all she does to make OMS a better place. 🖤💛🖤💛

On Oct. 30, nearly 1,500 7th graders from each middle school across our district gathered at the Broken Arrow Event Center for our inaugural “Sky is the Limit” Aviation & Aerospace Career Fair! With almost 30 vendors on site, students engaged in hands-on activities and discovered the world of aviation, an industry that ranks as Oklahoma's 2nd largest. Students experienced flight simulators, learned about drones and their essential roles at organizations like the Broken Arrow Police Department and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), and heard from some of our city’s large employers, such as FlightSafety International and CymSTAR, showcasing how Broken Arrow leads in innovation and engineering. We were also excited to have our Board of Education Vice President, Jerry Denton, join us with Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. to highlight future career pathways in aviation. Additionally, representatives from local colleges and Tulsa Tech were on hand to discuss education opportunities available to students right here in Oklahoma. Students from Vanguard Academy of Broken Arrow were also there to highlight Robotics and their flight simulator. A huge thank you to our vendors and partners for making this event possible! We’re grateful to Chick-fil-A at 71st and Lynn Lane for donating 150 boxed meals to our hardworking volunteers, and to Civil Air Patrol's Oklahoma Wing and WeStreet Credit Union for their generous sponsorships. At Broken Arrow Public Schools, the sky is truly the limit! This was an unforgettable day that will inspire the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals.