Middle School (6-8)
Welcome to Orono Middle School
DEVELOPING A CARING COMMUNITY OF FUTURE LEADERS
OUR MISSION
Orono Middle School provides a safe and caring environment where all students are empowered and challenged to explore topics and disciplines, reach their full potential, and become lifelong learners and contributing citizens. Students and staff focus on self-reflection and critical thinking to develop engaged learners.
About Our School
Student Hours:
8 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Main Office: Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Email: MSinfo@orono.k12.mn.us
Phone: 952-449-8450
Attendance: Please report through ParentVUE,
email MSattendance@orono.k12.mn.us or
952-449-8451
Health Office: 952-449-8461
Orono Middle School Calendar
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School Announcements
![Boys Basketball State Quarterfinal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679432341/oronok12mnus/t2lpafdtg6hayxdli21d/BoysBBSemifinal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679432341/oronok12mnus/t2lpafdtg6hayxdli21d/BoysBBSemifinal.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679432341/oronok12mnus/t2lpafdtg6hayxdli21d/BoysBBSemifinal.png","width":800}])
Boys Basketball State Semifinal
It's on to Target Center for the Spartans!
2023 State Class AAA Boys Basketball State Semifinal
Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Target Center
Semifinal and Championship games will be livestreamed via https://kstp.com/45tv/prep45/
Purchase State Tournament tickets online only: https://www.axs.com/.../2023-boys-basketball-tournament...
Go, Spartans!
![OMSPA Plant Sale]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676579227/oronok12mnus/xclfvehmnfudamzagm2a/OMSPAPlantSale.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676579227/oronok12mnus/xclfvehmnfudamzagm2a/OMSPAPlantSale.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676579227/oronok12mnus/xclfvehmnfudamzagm2a/OMSPAPlantSale.png","width":800}])
It's time to order your spring plants through the annual OMSPA Plant Sale! Please visit omsparents.org. The deadline is Friday, March 24, 2023.
![2023 Foundation Bash]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679580644/oronok12mnus/em2gc0rjes0lmjg6tmlt/PostsTemplate-800x4491.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679580644/oronok12mnus/em2gc0rjes0lmjg6tmlt/PostsTemplate-800x4491.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679580644/oronok12mnus/em2gc0rjes0lmjg6tmlt/PostsTemplate-800x4491.png","width":800}])
Join us for "A Royal Affair." Now available: Sponsorships, Individual Tickets and more! See you there!
![Math Testing News]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679426379/oronok12mnus/c6hqrc00fwu3fgmconab/MathTestingNews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679426379/oronok12mnus/c6hqrc00fwu3fgmconab/MathTestingNews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679426379/oronok12mnus/c6hqrc00fwu3fgmconab/MathTestingNews.png","width":800}])
Test Post
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It's spring (really!) and time to refresh your Orono gear. The OMSPA Spartan Spirit Shop has a terrific lineup of items available for online ordering. Hurry! Sale ends Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
![2023 DECA International Qualifiers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678743549/oronok12mnus/c7185bfoufwl84ophfom/DECA2023qualifiers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678743549/oronok12mnus/c7185bfoufwl84ophfom/DECA2023qualifiers.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678743549/oronok12mnus/c7185bfoufwl84ophfom/DECA2023qualifiers.png","width":800}])
This year, the Minnesota DECA Conference was held March 5-7, 2023. Of the 2,130 state participants, 65 were from Orono. Based on their outstanding presentations, 35 students qualified for the 2023 International Career Development Conference.
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Spring in Orono Schools is filled with wonderful musical and dramatic performances by our talented students. Click "Read More" for upcoming dates. Mark your calendars and plan to bring the whole family!
![Supporting Our Spartans Teen Substance Abuse]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678300569/oronok12mnus/tzmc10phnshrth5xl4be/TeenSubstanceAbuse.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678300569/oronok12mnus/tzmc10phnshrth5xl4be/TeenSubstanceAbuse.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678300569/oronok12mnus/tzmc10phnshrth5xl4be/TeenSubstanceAbuse.png","width":800}])
Thursday, April 20
7-8 p.m. | Orono Activities Center Room 28
Come learn more about teen substance use, prevention, communication and support.
What's Happening 6-8
Staff and families: Share a story for our website, social media and other recognition!
![Middle School Speech Qualifiers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660582615/oronok12mnus/dhrw40jz88xw9nimdu4h/OMSSpeech2022.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1660582615/oronok12mnus/dhrw40jz88xw9nimdu4h/OMSSpeech2022.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660582615/oronok12mnus/dhrw40jz88xw9nimdu4h/OMSSpeech2022.png","width":600}])
Four middle-school students competed at the Speech and Debate Junior National Tournament spring 2022. Outstanding performance by Maya Haugen who earned 1st place and National Champion honors in the Storytelling category!
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Orono 8th-grade students put their hard work on display at the 6th annual Capstone Festival on Thursday, May 19, in the Orono Activities Center.