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Check out some photos of O'Donnell Middle School musicians performing at the SPS Evening of Jazz. The OMS 6th Grade Jazz Band and OMS Jazz Ensemble are pictured in this post. Take a look at more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/681411280653302
Breakfast and lunch menus for April have been posted and can be found here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
The Stoughton School Committee unanimously approved a three-year contract for incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Baeta, effective July 1, 2023. Dr. Baeta, pictured here just before signing the contract, is a Stoughton resident and graduate of Stoughton High School, and has been the Superintendent of the Norton Public Schools since 2013. Prior to that, he served as Superintendent of Schools in Holbrook and has experience as a principal, curriculum coordinator, and teacher, in addition to years of service on various committees in town. Congratulations Dr. Baeta! We look forward to when he formally joins us in July.
Check out some photos from the O'Donnell Middle School Drama Club's production of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition! It was a fantastic show! More photos can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/674778254649938
The Hon. Thomas S. Kaplanes, Associate Justice at Boston Municipal Court, spoke with O'Donnell Middle School 8th graders about the judicial branch, civil rights, and constitutional law. 8th grade students Xavier Gallardo Padron and Ernsia Valeur read the Cry of Court to introduce Judge Kaplanes, who gave a wonderful presentation.
The O’Donnell Middle School’s Project 351 ambassador and nominees were recently honored at a School Committee meeting. Each year 8th grade students are nominated for consideration to be the OMS ambassador for Project 351. Project 351 is a statewide youth-led service program that convenes a new class of 8th grade ambassadors, representing the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, who “embrace the responsibility to lead with a determination to make a difference.” Nya’Lia Lindsey was chosen as the O'Donnell Middle School's Project 351 Ambassador for this school year! The other nominees from OMS were Arializ Michel-Gaines, Chloe Hannaford, Jaileen Guerrero, and Janelle Nashawaty. Congratulations to Nya’Lia and the other nominees! Nya’Lia, Arializ, Chloe were at the meeting and are pictured here.
Here are a few pictures from the O'Donnell Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus Concert! Take a look at our full photo gallery here: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/623589039768860
Here are a few pictures from the O'Donnell Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert! Take a look at our full photo gallery here: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/616843507110080
The O'Donnell Middle School Student Council organized a school-wide food drive for the Stoughton Food Pantry in November. OMS students and families donated more than 1,200 items! What an amazing show of support for our community!
The O'Donnell Middle School held its National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony Monday evening. The National Junior Honor Society recognizes outstanding middle school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
There were 25 students in 7th grade inducted and 11 students in 8th grade inducted. The inductees are pictured together in the first photo. The returning NJHS members are pictured together in the second photo. More photos from the induction ceremony can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/563380422456389
The O'Donnell Middle School had its annual 8th Grade Veterans Day Assembly on November 10. A group of 8th grade students interviewed local veterans and then presented their veteran to their classmates during the assembly. The OMS 8th grade band and chorus also performed. The student presenters and veterans are pictured here prior to the assembly. More photos can be found on the SPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/561608999300198
Congratulations to this year’s O’Donnell Middle School Veteran of the Year, Michael Child! A Stoughton native, Child is a Colonel in the US Army and a Massachusetts State Police Trooper. Colonel Child received this honor during the OMS 8th Grade Veterans Day Assembly, held November 10. The OMS Veteran of the Year Award is given annually to a participant in the assembly who not only made an impact on their country during their time of service, but continues to make an impact on their community today. OMS 8th grade social studies teacher Caitlin Valair organizes the assembly and presented Colonel Child with the award.
Take a look at pictures from the Fall Ball Dance at the O'Donnell Middle School! More photos are posted on the SPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/553174386810326
Students in Mrs. Benitez's TLC class at the O'Donnell Middle School were excited to set up a table at the OMS PTSO's Craft & Vendor Fair. They sold holiday crafts and baked goods that they had been making in class. Here are some pictures of the students hard at work preparing the fair!
The O'Donnell Middle School participated in "Start With Hello Week", a national campaign "dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth." The week ended with students signing the "Start With Hello Promise Pledge" to keep the "Start With Hello" spirit going throughout the school year!
During "Start With Hello Week" at the O'Donnell Middle School, the OMS recognized "upstanders" - people who use their voice to reduce social isolation, making others feel seen by reaching out and helping others. Students and staff were encouraged to give an "upstander" gram or certificate to show appreciation to the students in the OMS community who reach out and help others. Here are some of the OMS students recognized for being "upstanders"! ("Start With Hello Week" took place from September 19-23 and is a national campaign that the OMS participated in, "dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth.")
The O'Donnell Middle School participated in "Start With Hello Week" from September 19-23. It is a national campaign "dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth." On Wednesday of that week, students could wear green - the official color of "Start With Hello" - to show their support for the campaign.
A trio of 8th grade band students performed during morning arrival to welcome students as they filed into into the O'Donnell Middle School on Tuesday, September 20. This special performance was part of "Start With Hello" week at the O'Donnell Middle School. The OMS is participating in this national campaign, which takes place from September 19-23 this year. The "Start with Hello" movement is "dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth." The OMS has activities planned throughout the week to celebrate "kindness, connection, inclusion, empathy, and belonging." 8th grade students Terrence Tran (tenor saxophone), Chloe Hannaford (baritone saxophone), and Neissa Francois (alto saxophone) did a great job performing for their peers! Watch the performance here: https://fb.watch/f_xvkcpwcl/