OMS students and staff celebrated our three retiring teachers: Mrs. Lund, Mrs. Hepner, and Mrs. Fausett. Two staff members, Mrs. Lau and Mrs. Meisenburg, are moving on to new adventures.
1 day ago, Chad Bahnks
Fausett
Lau
Hepner and Lund
Meisenburg
We wish our 8th graders the very best as they move on to OHS.
1 day ago, Chad Bahnks
promotion
promotion
promotion
promotion
promotion
field trip
field trip
field trip
field trip
field trip
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Good Luck at State! 🏅 Let’s give a big shoutout to our amazing Orion Middle School track athletes as they compete at the State Meet this weekend! Your hard work, determination, and team spirit have inspired us all. We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished! Go Chargers!!
1 day ago, D'Carla Meisenburg
OMS track
Indoor Field Day: 7th and 8th graders competed in eclipse ball, volleyball, four square, trivia, bowling, and team shuttle racing.
4 days ago, Chad Bahnks
Bowling
Four Square
Shuttle
Score Keeper
Volleyball
Trivia
Four Square
Bahnks dominating the square
Eclipse Ball
Our 6th grade science classes are learning to fly drones. Students flew the drones through various obstacles.
4 days ago, Chad Bahnks
Drones
Drones
Drones
Drones
Drones
Drones
Drones
6th graders shared their passion project with classmates. Each student did an amazing job.
5 days ago, Chad Bahnks
6th Grade
6th Grade
6th Grade
6th Grade
6th Grade
6th Grade
6th Grade
6th Grade
6th Grade
6th Grade
Congratulations to Jovey and Drew. They earned the Prairieland Conference Leadership Award . The award is given to two 8th grade students from each conference school. The students were honored because of their conference participation, leadership, citizenship, and academic success.
10 days ago, Chad Bahnks
PLC Awards
PLC Awards
7-8 Dance. This group enjoys the Cha-Cha Slide. They are a great group!
22 days ago, Chad Bahnks
7-8
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
Friends
1 Hop
Solo
Pictures from the 6th grade dance. They know "YMCA" so we are in a good place. They had a great time!!
22 days ago, Chad Bahnks
YMCA
Dance
Dance
Dance
Dance
Dance
6th grade
6th Grade
Orion Middle School celebrated our Fine Arts students on Thursday. Both choirs and bands performed for an overflow crowd. The art students displayed their creations in the cafeteria. Both the students and teachers did an outstanding job.
22 days ago, Chad Bahnks
Art
Art
Art
Art
Band
Band
Band/Choir
Band/Choir
8th graders attended "school day" at the Quad City River Bandits game.
about 1 month ago, Chad Bahnks
8th graders
8th graders
Today, we celebrate the incredible work of our administrative assistants, D'Carla and Kristy— the quiet heroes who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your dedication, organization, and patience makes OMS a better place. Thank you for everything you do — your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for you!
about 1 month ago, Chad Bahnks
Kristy and D'Carla
2025 Charger Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Orion Middle School Please go to the Sports Leagues and Camps page on the school district's website for more information and entry forms.
about 1 month ago, Bobbi Thomsen
Congratulations to Grace and Andrew. Both were recognized at the Illinois Principal's Association Leadership breakfast this morning. Both are respected by peers and staff because of their character, friendliness, and hardwork.
about 1 month ago, Chad Bahnks
Families
Family
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Andrew and Grace
A huge congratulations to our 7th & 8th Grade Scholastic Bowl teams for their amazing performance in this year’s conference competition! Thanks to their dedication, teamwork, and sharp minds, both teams have secured the title of conference champions!
3 months ago, D'Carla Meisenburg
Scholastic Bowl
Several OMS girls participated in the "Women in Manufacturing" field trip today. They got some hands-on welding experience while they were there.
3 months ago, Chad Bahnks
Women in Manufacturing
Women in Manufacturing
Women in Manufacturing
Women in Manufacturing
Women in Manufacturing
Women in Manufacturing
Women in Manufacturing
Women in Manufacturing
Women in Manufacturing
OMS students learned about Native American culture during an assembly on Thursday. Chief Gerald Savage discussed traditions, music, storytelling, citizenship, and some of the Native American heroes who fought for the United States during the World Wars and beyond.
3 months ago, Chad Bahnks
Native American Discussion
Good luck to our OMS wrestlers at state. Jace, Blake, Ellis, Ben, Max, Landyn, and Griffin.
3 months ago, Chad Bahnks
Wrestlers
OMS Choir hosted the Prairieland Conference Choral Festival Thursday night. Our students were outstanding. 200 students represented the 7 conference schools. Thank you to Ms. McCullough for putting on a great show. Thanks to the OHS staff for hosting us. Finally, thanks to the families who fed all of the students and our janitorial staff.
3 months ago, Chad Bahnks
choir
choir
choir
group
practice
8th Grade students visited Circa 21 today. Circa hosts several programs which discuss professions within the Arts. Students also watched Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. 6th and 7th graders were treated to a performance by Morgan Myles. Ms. Morgan has a successful singing career and was a contestant on The Voice.
3 months ago, Chad Bahnks
8th grade
8th grade
8th grade
Assembly
Assembly
Assembly
Assembly