Orion Middle School

8th Grade - JA Inspire Career Expo: Students chose from various career clusters and visited booths to learn more about their particular fields of interest.

Medieval Times: Our 7th-grade kids stepped back in time and experienced spectacular horsemanship, swordplay, games of skill, and an authentic jousting tournament between six brave knights!

Several student band leaders participated in the Prairieland Band Festival in Sherrard. The OMS band and choir groups continue to grow and improve. Great job - Annmarie, Julia, Liv, Lanie, Harrison, Payton, Phoenix, Elliot, and Finn.

OMS students celebrated Carter on Wednesday during his state walk. Carter will represent OMS at the state cross-country meet in Normal on Saturday. Best of luck and reach your goal!!

These students were recognized last week for the good deeds they did.

The students were recognized by staff for bettering OMS this week! Great job!

Spirit Week

These students were recognized this week for doing great things at OMS. Keep up the great work!!

G. Jacobs loves sports. Along with helping manage sports teams, G. decided to give football announcing a try. He is a natural. He will help announce OMS football games the rest of the season.

This group of students were recognized for their responsibility, determination, honesty, respect, and/or kindness this week. Keep up the great work!!

OMS Backpack Night will be held on Monday, August 12th: 6th Grade: 4:30 - 5:30 pm 7/8th Grade: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

We're hiring! The Orion School District has a variety of job opportunities available: OMS Science Teacher, School Bus Drivers, School Bus Monitor, ESP Childcare Providers, Coaches, Paraprofessionals, Cooks, and Substitutes for all positions. Please visit the school district's webpage (www.orionschools.us) or call the District Office (309-526-3388) for additional information.

Prairieland Conference Champions. Congratulations to our 8th grade girls and 7th grade boys. Both teams had help from our 6th grade track members.

The OMS choirs, bands, and artists showcased their amazing talents at Fine Arts night on May 2.

The 6th grade dance.

OMS Eclipse pictures.

Lucy earned the IESA Sportsmanship Award during the Sectional contest. Congratulations!!

Avery earned the IESA Sportsmanship Award.

IESA Regional Champions. 8th grade Congratulations!!

Good luck at state Landyn, Max, and Griffin.