OV Choir students rocked their Winter Concert this week! They harmonized and sang beautifully for a packed house! Choirs from Lakeland High School also joined us, under the direction of Jeff Nelson. Many thanks to our director, Samantha Samuels, and accompanist, Kate Autry.
The Oak Valley Bands presented their Winter Concert on Thursday. The Beginning Band did a remarkable job playing crowd favorites. The 7th and 8th Grade Bands offered an impressive array of songs, with combined numbers including our all-time favorite "Sleigh Ride." The Jazz Band also featured solos and great instrumental music! There was standing room only for this event and we couldn't be more proud of how well the students performed. Congratulations to our director, Mr. Don Hogaboom!
The OV "Anything but a Backpack" Spirit Day is very entertaining! We love to see what ideas the students have. From a stroller to a grocery cart or cooler, it's always fun to change it up!
On Saturday, Oak Valley Band members participated in the District 4 MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festival in Clarkston. OVMS had 56 medals awarded for receiving a first or second division rating. Playing in a total of 36 events, the 55 students prepared for this event outside of their regular band classes. We are so proud of our musicians!!
Oak Valley Choir Students sang for "Miracle on Main" in downtown Milford last night. The crowd enjoyed the music and often sang along with the Christmas carols! Many thanks to our students, families, and Mrs. Samuels for a magical night!
The Oak Valley/COE Ski Club will officially begin in January. You can purchase your Club Card now! Please copy and paste this link to see the information packet linked to our webpage: https://www.hvs.org/o/oakvalley/page/ski-and-snowboard-club
The 8th Grade Theatre Class will present "The Wizard of Oz" this Friday night, Dec. 6, at 6:30 pm. Admission is free, in the OVMS Cafeteria. The students had fun practicing and preparing all of the costumes, props, and scenery for an entertaining production! This show is written by Ian McWethy and Jason Pizzarello, and directed by Samantha Samuels.
The Oak Valley Book Fair is open through this Friday, December 6. One popular book is the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid! We also have a great assortment of Graphic Novels. Be sure to stop by and check out the new books (just in time for the holidays)! (The fair will close after lunch on Friday.)
The girls in the Sewing Club E-Hour became confident in the use of sewing machines as they worked on their projects. Having fun along the way, they finished their unique pillow cases!
Even "though the frost was cruel," the OV band played on through the snow to entertain the crowd at the Milford Holiday Parade on Saturday. They persevered and sounded great together! Congratulations to the instrumentalists and director Don Hogaboom on a wonderful performance which reflected Hornet pride!
First semester WEB leaders had the opportunity to attend the MASC Middle Level Liftoff conference yesterday. We met with other middle school leaders and learned about communication, teamwork, and problem solving. Great work, Hornets!
On Monday morning, the 6th grade class tie-dyed shirts and played board games together. While team building and having fun, they wore pajamas for the Spirit Day also! They are relaxed and ready for holiday break!
The Hornets played cross-town rival Muir at Milford High School yesterday. They were greeted by MHS basketball players and the crowd enjoyed a great game! The 6th/7th grade team fought hard but lost, and the 8th grade team celebrated a fabulous win!
Seventh Grade Social Studies students prepared and presented skits about the social classes in Ancient Egypt. They did a great job illustrating the facts in a very memorable way!
To commemorate the 30 years of Oak Valley, we are offering special OVMS t-shirts! This unique design celebrates our Hornet Heritage. Also available are long sleeve shirts, hoodies, and zip pullovers. Please place your order by December 2.
(One t-shirt will be given to each OV 8th grader and staff member automatically, so they do not need to fill out this form to receive that one shirt. However, they may want to order an additional item.)
Seventh Grade Science students looked like CSI officers from a distance this week. They had fun making models of the major body systems. We love hands-on learning!
The 7th/8th Grade OV Bands practice their marching skills to prepare for the Milford Holiday Parade on November 30. The parade begins at 10 am, but you may want to arrive early to get a good seat in downtown Milford, as a full crowd is anticipated. Bring the family and enjoy the festive show!
CHANGE OF LOCATION: The Boys Basketball Game vs. Muir on Monday, Nov. 25, will now be at Milford High School. The 6th/7th Grade Team will play at 5:00 pm, and the 8th Grade Team follows around 6:00 pm. The teams have been playing aggressively and working hard! All are invited to MHS to cheer on our Hornets! (Photos courtesy of Mrs. Fraza)
On Friday night, December 6, the OV Theatre Class will present The Wizard of Oz, with a twist! Show time is 6:30 pm in the OVMS cafeteria, and admission is free. Come and enjoy this creative, entertaining production directed by Samantha Samuels.
We're thrilled to announce that the STEAM Stingers and the Buzzin' Bots both made it into the playoff rounds at the Novi robotics competition on Nov. 16! The teams have learned a lot and have worked hard making improvements to the robots for our final fall competition. Despite facing a number of challenges on Saturday, we were able to be team partners for the final matches and had an amazing time!
