Osceola Middle

2025 Summer Camp Flyer (2).pdf 

OMS Spirit Night at Moes.pdf 

Boy Scouts Troop 371 Recruitment flier.pptm 

Kids Camp 2025 Flier.pdf 

2025 WARRIOR YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP REGISTRATION.pdf Flyer_gofan_OMS v LMS v MFMS_track 2.25.25.pdf  

Parent Update for the Week of 2/24/25

Good afternoon Osceola Middle School Families. This is your principal Derrik Craun your weekly updates.

Looking ahead to next week, I welcome all OMS Parents to our next SAC and PTSA meeting which takes place at 5:30 for SAC and 6:00 for PTSA in our media center.  Friday we will have an activity day with our annual Student vs. Faculty volleyball and basketball games near the end of the school day. Tickets can be purchased by students who make a $3 donation to our honor society during all 3 lunches beginning Wednesday through Friday.

Please join us Tuesday, 2/25, 5 – 8pm at Moe’s Southwest Grill in Largo, for our OMS Spirit Night. 25% of sales are donated back to OMS. Be sure to bring the attached flyer to get credit for your purchase. Help support OMS!

I would like to congratulate the OMS Symphonic Orchestra for earning 4 straight Superior Ratings (PERFECT SCORE) at last week’s district MPA!  This has not been accomplished by OMS in over a decade.  Congratulations to Mr. McDuffie and to our 25 student musicians in the Symphonic Orchestra. 

Applications for Pinellas County Schools Summer Camps will be open February 19 – March 9. Families can choose from more than 50 summer camp offerings, ranging from STEM to the arts to career exploration.

The district is expanding camp opportunities and providing options in June and July. This year, camps will have a cost of $75 per session and a rate of $25 per session for students eligible for free- or reduced-price meals. Some of the many options include robotics, journalism, performing arts, mural painting, Italian cooking, AI comics and cosmetology.  During your summer planning, please note that there will be changes to Summer Bridge eligibility. Summer Bridge programs will focus on helping students address academic challenges and continue to address achievement gaps. Middle school Summer Bridge programs will concentrate on credit recovery.  Stay tuned for more information. Summer Camp space is limited so please apply early when applications open. 

Parents, when picking up your child early, it is important to remember that all parents, guardians, and permitted family members must have a valid ID to sign out your student due to updated school safety regulations.  To ensure a quicker sign out process, please call your child’s grade level office ahead of picking them up so we can have them ready at time you arrive.  When it is an afternoon pickup, it would be best to call before noon.  Also remember that 3:45 is the latest you will want to pick up your child as we have limited parking in the front of the school, and we need the spaces available for parents who have accommodations.

Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Active Learners and our Fun Friday Tee theme is to support the Tampa Bay Rowdies and can wear a Rowdies or any soccer Shirt on Friday.

Thank you Chief parents for your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Looking Ahead:

02/25/25 – Track @ OFHS 4:45

02/26/25 – SAC/PTSA @ 5:30

02/28/25 – OMS Student vs. Staff Volleyball and Basketball

03/03/25 – Algebra 1 Mock EOC

03/04/25 – Civics 8^th Grade Mock EOC

03/04/25 – District Track Championship (Field/Prelims) @ Countryside 4:45

03/05/25 – Civics 8th Grade Mock EOC

03/05/25 – District Track Championship (Running for who qualifies) @ Countryside 4:45

03/06/25 – Chorus MPA 3:15pm

03/06/25 – OMS Discovery Night 6-7:30pm

03/07/25 – Civics 7th Grade Mock EOC

03/11/25 – Science Mock EOC McAllister classes

03/12/25 – Science Mock EOC Schiller classes

03/13/25 – Science Mock EOC Gibbons classes

03/14/25 – End of Quarter 3

03/17-21 – SPRING BREAK

In case you missed it:

Yearbooks can still be purchased.  You can purchase online using the following link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/355

We are currently enrolling PTSA members - https://osceolamiddleschool.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships

Tickets for our athletic events can be purchase using the GOFAN app.

https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide

Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94^th Avenue in front of the school at dismissal as it is not safe to have students crossing in front of buses.  Remember, our front lot is rather small and only for students with accommodations.  Please do not park there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

OMS is currently selling advertising banners to promote local businesses! There are several different packages available. I’ve attached a flyer with all necessary information. Please email Shannon Fitzpatrick at fitzpatricks@pcsb.org with any questions. Thank you!

Osceola Fundamental High School is excited to offer a co-ed Youth Football & Flag Football Camp this summer for students in grades K-8. This is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to learn football fundamentals, enhance their skills, and have fun in a safe, structured environment.

📅 Camp Dates:

• Session 1: June 2 – June 5, 2025 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Session 2: June 16 – June 19, 2025 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

📍 Location: Osceola Fundamental High School
💲 Cost: $175 per camper (scholarships available)
🍽 Lunch Option: Available for purchase ($5 per day)

🏈 Camp Highlights:
✅ Football fundamentals & position techniques
✅ Agility drills, speed training, and form running
✅ Competitive drills and flag football games
✅ Camp T-shirt included

Movie Night 2.21.25 flyer.pdf 

Parent Update for the Week of 2/17/25

Good afternoon Osceola Middle School Families. This is your principal Derrik Craun your weekly updates.

Looking to our week ahead, just a reminder we do have school Monday as it is a hurricane makeup day so we have a normal 5-day week.  In athletics, we have a track meet Tuesday 2/18 at Clearwater High at 4:45.  On Friday we will have our next OMS Movie Night for OMS students only will take place Friday February 21st from 5:30-7:30 here in our cafeteria.  Parents and Guardians, it is not too late to complete our annual PCS Stakeholder survey!  Please take a couple minutes to complete this if you have not done so as are short of meeting our goal for family participation.  This is important to complete as we look forward to receiving valuable input on how we can continue to improve to make OMS the best middle school possible and acknowledge what we are doing well.  The survey link is: www.pcsb.org/survey  

Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Respectful and our Fun Friday Tee theme is Action Hero Day so students can wear a Superhero Shirt on Friday.

Thank you Chief parents for your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Looking Ahead:

02/18/25 – Track @ Clearwater High

02/21/25 – OMS Movie Night 5:30-7:30pm

02/25/25 – Track @ OFHS 4:45

02/26/25 – SAC/PTSA @ 5:30

02/28/25 – OMS Student vs. Staff Volleyball and Basketbal

03/03/25 – Algebra 1 Mock EOC

03/04/25 – Civics 8^th Grade Mock EOC

03/04/25 – District Track Championship (Field/Prelims) @ Countryside 4:45

03/05/25 – Civics 8th Grade Mock EOC

03/05/25 – District Track Championship (Running for who qualifies) @ Countryside 4:45

03/06/25 – Chorus MPA 3:15pm

03/06/25 – OMS Discovery Night 6-7:30pm

03/07/25 – Civics 7th Grade Mock EOC

03/11/25 – Science Mock EOC McAllister classes

03/12/25 – Science Mock EOC Schiller classes

03/13/25 – Science Mock EOC Gibbons classes

03/14/25 – End of Quarter 3

03/17-21 – SPRING BREAK

In case you missed it:

Yearbooks can still be purchased.  You can purchase online using the following link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/355

We are currently enrolling PTSA members - https://osceolamiddleschool.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships

Tickets for our athletic events can be purchase using the GOFAN app.

https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide

Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94^th Avenue in front of the school at dismissal as it is not safe to have students crossing in front of buses.  Remember, our front lot is rather small and only for students with accommodations.  Please do not park there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

OMS is currently selling advertising banners to promote local businesses! There are several different packages available. I’ve attached a flyer with all necessary information. Please email Shannon Fitzpatrick at fitzpatricks@pcsb.org with any questions. Thank you!

Parent Update for the Week of 2/10/25

Good afternoon Osceola Middle School Families. This is your principal Derrik Craun your weekly updates.

Parents, we are already halfway through quarter 3 and progress reports have been posted on parent portal so please take a look at your child’s status so far for quarter 3.

Also, it is time to complete our annual PCS Stakeholder survey!  If you have not yet been able to do so, please take a couple minutes to do so this week.  We look forward to receiving valuable input on how we can continue to improve to make OMS the best middle school possible and acknowledge what we are doing well.  The survey link is: www.pcsb.org/survey  

Looking to our week ahead, there are no major events taking place.  In athletics, we have a track meet Tuesday 2/11 at Osceola Fundamental High at 4:45.  Our next OMS Movie Night for OMS students only will take place Friday February 21^st from 5:30-7:30 here in our cafeteria.  Don’t forget that on Monday, February 17^th we do have school in session as it is a hurricane makeup day.

Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Responsible and our Fun Friday Tee is to wear Red, Pink, Purple or a Valentine’s Day shirt.

Thank you Chief parents for your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Looking Ahead:

02/11/25 – Track Meet at OFHS 4:45pm

02/18/25 – Track Meet at Clearwater High 4:45pm

02/21/25 – OMS Movie Night 5:30pm-7:30pm

02/25/25 – Track Meet at OFHS 4:45pm

02/26/25 – SAC at 5:30 and PTSA at 6pm

03/06/25 – Chorus MPA 3:15pm

03/06/25 – OMS Discovery Night for New Students 6-7:30pm (All)

03/14/25 – End of Quarter 3

In case you missed it:

Yearbooks can still be purchased.  You can purchase online using the following link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/355

We are currently enrolling PTSA members - https://osceolamiddleschool.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships

Tickets for our athletic events can be purchase using the GOFAN app.

https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide

Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94^th Avenue in front of the school at dismissal as it is not safe to have students crossing in front of buses.  Remember, our front lot is rather small and only for students with accommodations.  Please do not park there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

OMS is currently selling advertising banners to promote local businesses! There are several different packages available. I’ve attached a flyer with all necessary information. Please email Shannon Fitzpatrick at fitzpatricks@pcsb.org with any questions. Thank you!

Astro Skate Flier.pdf 

Parent Update for the Week of 2/03/25

Good afternoon Osceola Middle School Families. This is your principal Derrik Craun your weekly updates.

Looking to our week ahead, this week is National School Counselor Week.  I would like to personally thank Ms. McLellan, Mrs. Knapp, and Ms. Krupp for all their hard work and support for our students, families and staff.  We are lucky to have you as our counselor team and would like our students to show support by wearing their class colors on Friday.  Print is okay as long as it is the grade level color.

Monday we will start collecting money on for the 8^th grade trip to Gradventure at Universal Studios Orlando during lunches. The cost is $200 per student, and it includes the following admission to Gradventure, a meal voucher, Bus Transportation and an exclusive OMS Gradventure 2025 t-shirt. 

We are already halfway through quarter 3 and progress reports will be posted in focus on Friday.

In athletics, the OMS track season has begun and the first track meet is already taking place Tuesday 2/4 at Osceola Fundamental High at 4:45.  Track team parents, our track students are to wear navy shorts to all meets.

An update from the OMS Fishing club, there will be a meeting after school this Wednesday (February 5^th) in the cafeteria after school until 5pm in preparation for the next event Saturday February 8^th.  Any OMS student is welcome to join.

Please join us at Astro Skate on Friday, 2/7, 6:00 – 8:00pm, for OMS spirit night. Tickets are $10, price includes admission and skate rental. If students are in the building by 7:30pm, they can stay for teen night for free. THE STUDENT WEARING THE MOST PINK WILL WIN A FREE FRIDAY NIGHT BIRTHDAY PARTY! A portion of the proceeds are donated back to OMS, so help support your school! Please see attached flyer for additional details.

Last, our PBIS focus of the week is to be Active Learners and our Fun Friday Tee is to wear class colors in support of National School Counselor Week where print is okay as we want every student wearing their color (White/Gray for 6^th, Blue/Navy for 7^th, and Red/Burgundy for 8^th).

Thank you Chief parents for your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Looking Ahead:

02/04/25 – OMS New Student Expo 6-7pm (all 5^th grade students and families are invited)

02/04/25 – Track Meet at OFHS 4:45pm

02/07/25 – Progress Reports available in focus

02/04/25 – Track Meet at OFHS 4:45pm

02/11/25 – Track Meet at OFHS 4:45pm

02/18/25 – Track Meet at Clearwater High 4:45pm

02/21/25 – OMS Movie Night 5:30pm-7:30pm

02/25/25 – Track Meet at OFHS 4:45pm

02/26/25 – SAC at 5:30 and PTSA at 6pm

In case you missed it:

Parents, don’t forget that yearbooks are now for sale.  You can purchase online using the following link: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/355

We are currently enrolling PTSA members - https://osceolamiddleschool.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships

Tickets for our athletic events can be purchase using the GOFAN app.

https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide

Parents, please remember that we are not allowing parking on 94^th Avenue in front of the school at dismissal as it is not safe to have students crossing in front of buses.  Remember, our front lot is rather small and only for students with accommodations.  Please do not park there to pick up your child as that takes away from those who really them.

OMS is currently selling advertising banners to promote local businesses! There are several different packages available. I’ve attached a flyer with all necessary information. Please email Shannon Fitzpatrick at fitzpatricks@pcsb.org with any questions. Thank you!