Oostburg School District
Growing Together
The middle school years are some of the most formative years in a child’s development and that’s what makes our work so very important. Oostburg Middle School has a strong community of learners where teachers and staff are able to get to know each student on a personal level. Our family atmosphere and true care and concern for all students is what makes OMS unique.
OMS houses approximately 200 students in grades 6-8. We have a strong track record of students learning at high levels. This is done through an intentional focus on high quality instruction, intervention, and assessment around our learning goals, as well as on the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. This combination creates students who have the academic skills and habits of mind necessary for future growth and lifelong success.
We welcome you to visit our school and become a part of our OMS family.
The middle school years are some of the most formative years in a child’s development and that’s what makes our work so very important."
Sherri Stengel – Middle School Principal
Middle School students follow a curriculum that aligns with Oostburg School District’s vertical pre-kindergarten through 12th grade framework. These vertical teams focus on the College and Career Readiness standards as well as other supporting standards for mathematics, science, reading, writing, and social studies.
The middle school's academic program aims to:
Build upon the essential learning in elementary school and give students the academic and soft skills needed for success in high school and beyond.
Close learning gaps for students that are behind academically so windows of opportunity remain open for them as they enter high school.
Continue to challenge and extend the learning of high achieving students so their learning is maximized.
Integrate technology with classroom instruction to enhance and enrich student learning and contribute to student success.
Produce uncommon results in student learning.
At Oostburg Middle School, our vision is learning together in a respectful, positive, student-focused learning environment where essential standards are achieved by all students.
We report progress on a 4-point scale on a variety of essential standards in each class. Behaviors related to effort, collaboration and respect are reported separately. Our goal with report cards is to be able to communicate individual student strengths and opportunities for growth in learning. Reporting categories are as follows:
4.0 = Advanced: Superior mastery of grade level standard
3.5 = High Proficient: Progressing toward advanced mastery of grade level standard
3.0 = Proficient: Meets grade level standard
2.5 = Low Proficient: Inconsistent understanding of grade level standard
2.0 = Basic: Limited understanding of grade level standard
1.5 = Beginning: Little to no understanding of grade level standard
1.0 = No Evidence: Insufficient evidence to determine understanding of grade level standard
The teachers at Oostburg Middle School are second to none. They understand, value, and strive to meet the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of all students. They love the developmental level of the students they serve.
Due to our size, teachers are able to build trusting relationships with students; a key contributing factor to student learning. Teachers care about the learning, growth, and well-being of all students by focusing on results related to student learning.
Are lifelong learners and work to continuously improvement their craft around best practices
Collaborate with one another by grade level teams and vertical content area teams to learn from one another and meet the needs of all students
Integrate disciplinary literacy into science and social studies on a regular and ongoing basis
Set goals with students and measure progress toward these goals throughout the school year
Know how to have fun and get things done. Teachers at OMS have high expectations with the supports and relationships in place to make great things happen!
Oostburg Middle School is located east of Oostburg High School. The two buildings are connected. Core classes take place in the middle school where grade level courses are next to each other, making transitions from class to class easy and efficient for students. Shared spaces for some of our elective and exploratory courses give students the opportunity to learn using the same teachers, space, equipment, and materials afforded to our high school students.
Oostburg School District School Non-Discrimination Statement
No person may be denied admission to any public school in the district or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, co-curricular, student services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person’s race, color, age, religion, national origin, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability in the educational programs or activities operated by the School District of Oostburg.
Oostburg Middle School Non-Discrimination Statement
At Oostburg Middle School, we uphold the principles of equity and inclusivity to create a supportive learning environment for all students. In accordance with our commitment to these values:
No separate courses, programs, or facilities exist for students based on sex.
Separate courses, programs, or facilities are provided for students with disabilities, ensuring these offerings are comparable in quality and access to those available to students without disabilities.
