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September is College & Career Month!

On Friday, September 25, seniors from Oakland High School will visit OMS to speak with our 8th graders about the different CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathways available at OHS.

8th grade students are encouraged to complete the CTE Pathway Questionnaire ahead of the presentation so their questions can help guide the conversation.

Click the link: https://tinyurl.com/OMSCTE26
*If the link does not work copy and paste it into a web browser

Please note: The questionnaire is for STUDENTS ONLY.

We’re excited for our students to learn more about the many opportunities waiting for them at Oakland High School!
8 days ago, Oakland Middle School
A poster promoting September as College and Career Month. It features an event on September 25th during Exploratories.
OMS Parents — Keeping Up with Oakland Middle School Just Got Easier! You only need TWO apps to stay connected and informed! MyRCS Parent App Use this for school and district news, important announcements, events, calendars, alerts, notifications, and messaging. Be sure to search for and subscribe to Oakland Middle School so you don’t miss anything! ParentVUE / StudentVUE Use Synergy to keep up with assignments, attendance, grades, academic progress, and schedules. That’s it — two apps for everything you need to stay connected with OMS! Questions? Email spintzykf@rcschools.net
8 days ago, Jacque Spintzyk

As announced this summer, Rutherford County Schools has launched two new technology tools that will simplify how parents receive information and how they interact with their teachers and coaches to learn about their student’s academics, school announcements, and extra-curricular activities.

The first one is ParentVue by Synergy, and this will be used to see your student’s academic information, including report cards, daily grades, missing assignments, class schedules, etc. It is similar to Skyward that we used last year, but it is much more mobile and user friendly. The companion is called StudentVue and contain similar information for students. 

The second app, and perhaps the most important, is MyRCS. Search for “Rutherford County Schools” in your app store, and download it for free.

The MyRCS app will be used by parents to receive messages and interact with your school, teachers, coaches, or band directors depending on the activities students are involved in. This is the sole communication platform we are using for this type of communication this year. It replaces platforms such as ClassDojo, Remind, Band or any others as parents have asked for a one-stop source for school information. 

Once downloaded, you can select which schools your children attend to receive a live feed of news items from those schools. By adjusting your preferences, written messages families receive are translated automatically into your preferred language. You can also interact directly teachers and coaches using a featured called “Rooms,” which is a secure two-way communication tool. 

Rooms launches Monday and Parents will receive an email or text message inviting them to join their teacher’s or coach’s Room. If you don’t get the email or text, that’s ok. Beginning Monday evening you can visit the Rooms section of the app, or use the login button on your school’s website.

For your login, all you need to enter is the cell phone number you have on file with your school or your email address. You should then receive an access code, and you will be logged in. 

For a quick overview of how the platform works, watch this short video introduction. If you have questions or need assistance, visit our Rooms Resources webpage. Links to download the apps are available here.

Rutherford County Schools is excited to offer these communication tools for parents and students. We want to ensure everyone stays informed about their students and schools. Thanks again for your patience and cooperation as we settle in to a new school year. 

about 1 month ago, Rutherford County Schools
Blue background with text and icons for two apps. Text reads: "Two apps RCS parents need to download this school year."
Central Office has provided translated instructions, shown in the images below, to help parents sign up for our communication apps. Thank You


قدّم المكتب المركزي تعليمات مترجمة، موضحة في الصور أدناه، لمساعدة أولياء الأمور على التسجيل في تطبيقات التواصل الخاصة بنا. شكرًا لكم.


La Oficina Central ha proporcionado instrucciones traducidas, que se muestran en las imágenes a continuación, para ayudar a los padres a registrarse en nuestras aplicaciones de comunicación. ¡Gracias!
7 days ago, Oakland Middle School
A poster with three sections labeled ParentVUE, MyRCS, and StudentVUE. Logos and icons are displayed.
A blue background displays two apps parents should download: MyRCS and ParentVUE. Below, three smartphones show app screens.
Blue background with three mobile apps displayed, each labeled with text and icons. Logos include "MyRCS", "ParentVUE", and "StudentVUE".
Basketball season is almost here at OMS! Girls Basketball Tryouts September 28 | 3:15–4:30 PM Boys Basketball Tryouts October 1 | 3:30–5:30 PM All tryouts will be held in the Annex Gym. Students MUST have an up-to-date physical dated after April 15, 2026, in order to participate. Questions about Girls Basketball? Email Coach Higgs at higgsb@rcschools.net. Questions about Boys Basketball? Visit the main Basketball page on the OMS website for more information. Let’s go, Chargers!
8 days ago, Jacque Spintzyk
Fall is almost here, and so is the OMS Mum Sale! Support OMS Tennis and Softball while adding some beautiful fall color to your home! Sale ends September 22nd. Mum delivery will be after school on October 1st in the Annex Parking Lot. Thank you for supporting our OMS Chargers!
12 days ago, Jacque Spintzyk
Baseball Tryouts are coming up at OMS! Tryouts will be September 8 from 3:15–5:30 PM at the OMS Baseball Field. All players MUST have an up-to-date physical dated after 4/15/26 in order to try out.
13 days ago, Jacque Spintzyk
The Power of ICU is all about working together to help every student succeed! When a student has a missing or past-due assignment, teachers will add them to the ICU List and parents will receive a text notification. Students will have opportunities to complete missing work at home or during Charger Station. And there’s a little extra motivation—students who are NOT on the ICU List will have RECESS on Tuesdays! Stay caught up, get those assignments turned in, and enjoy Tuesday recess!
14 days ago, Jacque Spintzyk
Calling all future OMS Cheerleaders! Mini Cheer Camp is coming up on Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM for students in K–5th grade! Campers will learn cheers, have tons of fun, and get ready to perform with our OMS Cheerleaders at the football game on September 29 at 6:00 PM! Cost: $75 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up! Questions? Contact MooreA@rcschools.net. Or click the link to register https://oaklandmiddleschool.ticketspice.com/oms-mini-cheer-camp-bball-cheer We can’t wait to see our Mini Chargers showing their OMS spirit! ❤️🤍💙
14 days ago, Jacque Spintzyk
Fall Picture Day is coming!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 8!

It’s time to say CHEESE! Students, come dressed your best and ready to smile for Fall Pictures!

These are the pictures that will be featured in our OMS Yearbook, so make sure you’re picture-day ready!

Don’t miss your chance to capture those school-year memories!
16 days ago, Oakland Middle School
A poster announces "Say Cheese! It's Fall Pictures," with a boy smiling in a blue polo. Stars and stars surround the text.
Save the dates for our upcoming OMS Spirit Nights!

Enjoy a meal with your family while supporting Oakland Middle School! Each participating restaurant will donate a percentage of proceeds from OMS families directly back to our school.

9/24/26 – Mimi’s Cafe
10/20/26 – Chipotle
11/12/26 – Five Guys Burgers & Fries
12/17/26 – BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Mark your calendars, grab some dinner, and help support OMS!
20 days ago, Oakland Middle School
Promotional poster for spirit nights at OMS. Features logos for Mimi's Cafe, Chipotle, Five Guys, and BJ's. Dates listed.
OMS Boys Basketball Open Gym is coming in September!

Currently enrolled OMS students are invited to come out for FREE PLAY—work on your game, play some pick-up basketball, and get ready for the season!

Dates: September 2, 9, 16 & 23
Time: 3:15–4:30 PM
Location: Annex Gym

Coaches will be present for supervision only, and all students must have transportation ready for pick-up by 4:30 PM.
20 days ago, Oakland Middle School
Poster showing open gym dates and times for boys basketball. Dates include September 2, 9, 16, and 23.
BLACKOUT AT THE O!

Get ready for a fun afternoon and night of food, games, face paint, friends, and OMS FOOTBALL!

September 29
3:15 PM – End of Game (approx. 8:00 PM)
*Event will start in the Main Cafeteria
Cost: $20 through School Cash Online

Participants are encouraged to WEAR BLACK and help us BLACKOUT THE O!

Your $20 includes dinner (2 slices of pizza, chips, cookie, and a drink), games and activities after school, face painting, and admission to the football game.

Around 4:30 PM, everyone participating in the event will be escorted across the street to the football game.

PICK UP: OHS Stadium at the end of the game

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: SEPTEMBER 24 AT 11:59 PM

Grab your black, bring your Charger spirit, and get ready for BLACKOUT AT THE O!
21 days ago, Oakland Middle School
A poster for the Blackout at the O football event. Details include date, time, cost, location, and what's included.
OMS is headed to Washington, D.C.! Get ready for 4 days of discovery and innovation as students explore how science, technology, engineering, and math connect with history, government, and real-world careers! Students will have opportunities to tour a working STEM lab, explore forensic science, visit incredible Washington, D.C. museums, and put their STEM skills to work during a mock humanitarian mission. Interested in learning more? Join us for our Parent Interest Meeting! August 27 6:00 PM OMS Auditorium 👉 RSVP for the Parent Meeting: https://bit.ly/4fZkZjL Please note: RSVPing only lets us know you plan to attend the parent meeting. It does NOT register your student for the trip.
23 days ago, Jacque Spintzyk

Grub Hub – September 3rd

Our very first Grub Hub of the year is coming September 3rd! Grub Hub happens during lunch

Grub Hub is a fun activity we offer our students several times a year. Food items such as pizza, burgers, walking tacos, and more will be available for purchase.

Please note: Grub Hub is CASH ONLY. Cash cannot be dropped off at school on the day of the event.

Regular school lunch will still be served.

29 days ago, Oakland Middle School
Advertisement for Grub Hub on September 3. It will offer pizza, chips, candy, drinks, donuts, pickles, baked goods, popcorn, cotton candy, and Italian ice.
Calling All 6th Graders!

There’s still time to JOIN OMS CHOIR! No auditions and no experience needed—just come ready to make music, make friends, and have FUN!

Space is limited and filling up FAST, so don’t wait!

Fill out this form to sign up and become part of the OMS Choir family!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aWXDQJPBnV
about 1 month ago, Jacque Spintzyk
An animated horse in a blue shirt holds a microphone while raising both fists. Text reads "Join the OMS choir!".
Locker requests are now open!
Please remember that students must provide their own lock, and a locker will not be assigned until the student has a lock ready to put on it.

Request a locker for your student here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QJmZsiz0dd
about 1 month ago, Oakland Middle School
Poster with a horse mascot holding a locker key. Text reads "Need a Locker? Don't Miss Out!" QR code and locker request form available.
OMS IS HEADING TO ITALY & GREECE!

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! In Summer 2028, OMS students will have the opportunity to explore the history, culture, food, and incredible sights of Italy and Greece!

This trip is open to students who will be:
• Incoming 6th graders — current 5th graders
• Current OMS students
• Outgoing 8th graders — future freshmen

Want to learn more? Join us for an informational Parent Meeting!

📅 August 20
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 OMS Library

We’ll share trip details, answer questions, and explain how your student can be part of this incredible experience.

Please RSVP for the Parent Meeting:
https://bit.ly/3ROc2R9

IMPORTANT: This RSVP is ONLY for the Parent Meeting and does not register your student for the 2028 trip.

If you have any questions please email Dr. Heather Egan
EganH@rcschools.net

Italy. Greece. Summer 2028. An adventure they’ll never forget!
about 1 month ago, Oakland Middle School
A poster advertises a summer 2028 trip to Italy and Greece. It includes a QR code, RSVP details, and a parent meeting date.
Bus Riders: Be Ready for the First Day

Please make sure your student knows their assigned bus number before school starts. Students must ride only the bus assigned to their home address.

If you are unsure of your student's bus assignment, use the QR code on the graphic or visit https://webquery-rutherford-tn.etstack.io/#/home to look up your address and bus information.

Please also make sure your student knows their home address and how to get home from their bus stop. Working together helps ensure every Charger gets home safely
about 1 month ago, Oakland Middle School
Blue and red background with a school bus icon. A horse mascot holding a thumbs up. Text reads "Students must know their bus number."
OMS Parents... We Need YOU!

There are so many ways to make a difference at Oakland Middle School, and we'd love for you to be part of the Charger family!

If you'd like to partner with us this school year, please take a moment to fill out our volunteer interest form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3fgyn2wc65

Whether you can donate snacks, provide teacher treats, help with faculty meals, contribute gift cards, collect company coupons, donate school supplies, support our Charger Tree, or lend a hand in other ways, every act of kindness helps make OMS an even better place for our students and staff.

It truly takes a village, and we're so thankful for our amazing OMS families. We can't wait to work alongside you this year!
about 1 month ago, Oakland Middle School
Visual: A colorful poster with a variety of icons and text. The title reads "We Love Our Parents" in large letters.