Attention athletes: the 2024 OMS Cross Country Team will begin their summer conditioning program and are looking for runners. To join the team or just to get updated information, check the Google Classroom: jbxjfgt (to join). See Miss Fulk and/or Mrs. Kaufman for more information.

On May 16th and 17th, Ontario Middle School students participated in the state Power of the Pen Tournament at Ashland University.  Ella Manns, Zahrana Woods, Olivia Sandwall, and Leeah Ziegler wrote for three rounds. Olivia Sandwall and Leeah Ziegler scored high enough to advance to the final fourth writing round.  Leeah Ziegler, coached by Wendy Wilging, placed 6th out of all the 8th graders at the state competition.  Olivia Sandwall, coached by Kellie Ritchey, placed 6th out of all 7th graders.  We are very proud of all of our writers.  Maddy Hocker and Kendyll Mullins also attended the state tournament and served as runners during the competition.  The students attended a writing workshop on Thursday night, walked the campus, and attended the dance.  Friday was the whirlwind of writing for the final competition of 2023-24.  Congratulations to Olivia and Leeah on your state wins!

Friday, May 17 Ontario's 7th and 8th grade boys traveled to OSU-Mansfield/NCSC campus to participate in the LeaderRichland program. The boys attended four interactive presentations. Approximately 60 speakers representing Richland County companies took part in the presentations with each activity lasting approximately 30-minutes. Speakers represented multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, technology, education, and aviation. 

The goals of LeaderRichland are