VISITORS and ATTENDANCE POLICIES
2 months ago
Visitors
Visitors are welcomed. ALL VISITORS must check in AND enter through the A Building Office (Old Hwy 24 Entrance) to receive a mandatory VISITOR'S PASS. The safety of our students and learning environment is our Top Priority!
Early Arrival
Students who arrive early on campus can not do so until after 7:30 am.
*Early arriving CAR RIDERS must report directly to the Multi-Purpose Building.
*Early arriving BUS RIDERS report to THE GYM.
Checkout Procedure
Student must present a parent note to school office by 8:30 am to be verified (phone number required on note).
Parent or guardian must physically come in and pick up student. No phone calls will be accepted.
Anyone checking out a student MUST be on the checkout list. Photo ID is required to check student out.
NO LUNCH CHECKOUTS unless a doctor's note is presented upon return.
Checkouts during the last 30 minutes of the school day are for medical emergencies or doctor's appointments only.
Students are allowed three (3) non-medical checkouts per semester. Students who exceed three (3) checkouts may receive disciplinary action.
Make EVERY DAY Count
All MS public school students are required to be present 63% of the school day to be counted present for that day. The 63% does not include lunch, breaks, etc.
At OGMS, our school day begins at 8:25; therefore students must be present until 2:05 pm each day to meet the 63% requirement.
WELCOME
about 1 month ago
Oak Grove Middle School serves 1,400 students in grades 6-8, offering a variety of educational and extracurricular opportunities for students. OGMS has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School and has a number of national board certified teachers/counselors and student leaders.
Our theme for the school year is “#Differencemaker,” an endeavor that will drive all efforts of our faculty, staff, and students. We are currently rated a level "A" by the Mississippi Department of Education's accountability system.
We offer a variety of activities that allow students to become active members on campus, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, archery, track, volleyball, softball, Student Council, Beta Club, Math Counts, Band, Choir, Spotlight Show Choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Junior Civitan, First Priority, Technology Student Association, Chess Club, Theater, cheerleading, and dance.
Parents, we need you. Please consider becoming actively involved on campus through volunteering and joining our PTO.
OGMS students are WARRIORS. Warriors Are Responsible, Respectful, Individuals on the Road to Success.
Quick Links
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- 19-20 Registration Info
- Application - 21st Century After School STEM Program
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- MS Dept of Ed
- Family Guides for Student Success
- MS Assessment Program Parent Resources
- MS College and Career Readiness Standards - Math
- MS College and Career Readiness Standards - ELA
- MS College and Career Readiness Standards - Science
