Oak Valley Middle School

Summer Band students from Oak Valley and Muir had a great day performing at Cedar Point! Be sure to watch for the MS band as they march in the Fourth of July Parade in Milford this Thursday also!

At our final pep assembly, students enjoyed Relay Races, Tug of War, and a memorable Staff vs. Students Basketball Game!

Students in 7th Grade Social Studies classes gave presentations about ancient American civilizations. This group discussed the discovery of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, now within Mexico City. Their props can also be found on the Mexican flag!

Oak Valley 6th Graders celebrated the completion of the school year with a trip to Brighton Rollerama and Zap Zone!

The 7th grade class conquered the Team Challenge, demonstrated outdoor survival skills, and played Capture the Flag at the Howell Nature Center this week!

The perfect day celebrating the end of 8th grade!

Oak Valley Hornets shine brightly! We are so proud of all that our students have accomplished this school year. We celebrated with our Awards Ceremony last night, including Fine Arts, Athletic, Academic, and President's Awards. The OV Choir also provided special music!

The last choir concert of the year did not disappoint! Lots of dancing, laughter, beautiful singing, a dedication to Mrs. Durso & a surprise solo performance from Mrs. Samuels. Congratulations to the entire choir program!

Mrs. Nicolay's class earned a special day out through their work with the Treat Truck! The boys sold snacks and drinks to customers at school through this program, which was introduced by Mrs. Adams, our speech language pathologist. They advanced in their interpersonal skills and made a profit, too! As a result, they enjoyed bowling and lunch at Leo's Coney Island.

We are so grateful for our parent mentors! Pictured here are many of the mentors who come to Oak Valley each week to invest their time with individual students. The mentors and mentees enjoyed an ice cream social together to celebrate the school year!

Sixth grade art students used a layering process with paper clay and paper mache to produce a fabulous array of sculptures! They are pictured here within the creature categories. Our students are so creative! Great job, Hornets!

Come on down to Milford tonight for the Free Jazz Band Concert! Oak Valley and Muir Middle School Jazz Bands will be featured at the SHAC, 125 S. Main Street, from 6:30 to 8 pm. See you then!

Eighth graders in Mrs. Rowley's Engineering classes designed and built catapults. After launching, they measured the distance to evaluate the effectiveness of their designs. What's next for Engineering students? Battle Bots!

Seventh grade science students explored their backyard ecosystems, identifying biotic and abiotic components. They used new digital microscopes, obtained through a grant from the HVEF (Huron Valley Education Foundation). The Foundation does a lot to support HV kids! We are so thankful the students can benefit and use new tools for hands-on learning.

The OV Bands played for a packed house this week! The 6th Grade, 7th/8th Grade, and Jazz Bands performed a wide variety of music with crowd-pleasing favorites. It's amazing to see how far they have come! Their performance reflected Oak Valley pride, and their hard work was rewarded with a visit from the ice cream truck!

The OV 6th Grade Choir used Boomwhackers, or tuned percussion tubes, during class this week. They followed the music and took turns playing their own particular notes in order to create the melody. Way to work together, Hornets!

OV Art students recently completed watercolor projects. Their beautiful paintings of birds, flowers, and landscapes are so unique! Our art teacher, Mrs. Drahozal, is very proud of her students and their creative work!!

Eighth grade science students enjoyed a field trip to the Detroit Zoo this week! The animals were out basking in the sun on this beautiful day! Students participated in a Learning Lab for hands-on discovery about habitats and climate on Isle Royale. Thank you to our chaperones!

Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Emma!" as they presented a fabulous musical last weekend! They shared their amazing talents through singing, dancing, and collaborative work behind the scenes, as their wonderful production received a standing ovation! Many thanks to Mrs. Samuels and our parent volunteers (and family photographers)!

We hope you can place your vote tomorrow, May 7! The zero-increase bond for Huron Valley Schools is on the ballot!