Oglethorpe County Middle School

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OC new teachers

New teachers look forward to opportunity

Caleb Baldwin
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Oglethorpe County schools introduced 26 new teachers and staff members this year. Four of them discussed their strategies and personal goals for this year with The Oglethorpe Echo.   These answers have been edited for content and clarity.

Camera, laser system ready for school zones

Avni Trivedi
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Cameras and laser speed detectors have been installed in Oglethorpe County’s school zones and should be ready to help enforce the speed by the start of the next school year, Sheriff David Gabriel said.
The 2023 Miss Oglethorpe contestants are (top row, from left) Kallie Jackson, DemiRae Faust and Allie Gibson; (second row, from left) Adalyn Tanksley, Mae Mathews, Amelia Ligouri and Kendall Morgan; (third row, from left) Sydney Sniff, Kaylee Wade, Malia McCalla, McKenna Wells and Mylee Nimmons; (bottom row, from left) Macie McDaniel, Macayla Hull, Carlee Gibson, Gracelyn Ramey and Montana Barner. (Submitted Photo/Kimberly Pettit)

The 2023 Miss Oglethorpe contestants are (top row, from left) Kallie Jackson, DemiRae Faust and Allie Gibson; (second row, from left) Adalyn Tanksley, Mae Mathews, Amelia Ligouri and Kendall Morgan; (third row, from left) Sydney Sniff, Kaylee Wade, Malia McCalla, McKenna Wells and Mylee Nimmons; (bottom row, from left) Macie McDaniel, Macayla Hull, Carlee Gibson, Gracelyn Ramey and Montana Barner. (Submitted Photo/Kimberly Pettit)

Miss Oglethorpe pageant to benefit schools, clubs

Shelby Wingate
Thursday, March 23, 2023
17 contestants will take the stage at the seventh annual Miss Oglethorpe Pageant this Saturday. This is the most participants since 2016, when 18 competed in the first pageant.
Beverley Levine runs through a paper banner upon entering Oglethorpe County High School as part of her celebration through the county schools. (Photo/Katie Tucker)

Beverley Levine runs through a paper banner upon entering Oglethorpe County High School as part of her celebration through the county schools. (Photo/Katie Tucker)

Levine celebrated as state finalist

Katie Tucker
Friday, October 28, 2022
When Oglethorpe County teams excel, the school community celebrates with a parade through the hallways of the primary, elementary, middle and high schools.

Fines will help pay for bathroom damage

Sarah Evans and Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Oglethorpe County School System officials brought charges against two individuals who defaced bathrooms at the middle school last semester.    Their fines will compensate for the costs of repairing the damage, which included broken soap and paper towel dispensers.

Reading plan works well at OCMS

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Remedial reading techniques have increased in more than 50 students at Oglethorpe County Middle School.   Fifty-three OCMS students completed 3,539 lessons in the remedial reading plan powered by Reading Plus, with the average student improving reading levels by 2.
Elin Turner, who is in the eighth grade, keeps the ball away from an Athens Christian School defender in a game on Dec. 2. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

Elin Turner, who is in the eighth grade, keeps the ball away from an Athens Christian School defender in a game on Dec. 2. (Photo/Ralph Maxwell)

Henderson double-double sparks Lady Pats' victory

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Kenzie Henderson scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds to lead the Oglethorpe County girls team to a 61-9 victory over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday night.   Denim Goddard added 12 points, McKenzie Freeman had 10 points and Sofia Horsley scored nine as the Lady Patriots improved to 4-1.
Oglethorpe County Middle School eighth-grade students Lyla Bryant, Ellen Hgay, Ermon Lewis, Devyn Patrick and Madison Rader are the recipients of the REACH scholarship. The REACH program provides a $10,000 scholarship for each selected student. (Photo/Sarah White)

Oglethorpe County Middle School eighth-grade students Lyla Bryant, Ellen Hgay, Ermon Lewis, Devyn Patrick and Madison Rader are the recipients of the REACH scholarship. The REACH program provides a $10,000 scholarship for each selected student. (Photo/Sarah White)

OCMS recognizes REACH scholars

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Ermon Lewis said he wants to become an entrepreneur and start his own business. He’s still about 4½ years from graduating high school, but thanks to a scholarship opportunity, he’s closer to achieving his goals.
Luke McGarity drives to the basket in a 39-36 loss to Jasper County. (Photo/Sarah White)

Luke McGarity drives to the basket in a 39-36 loss to Jasper County. (Photo/Sarah White)

Girls basketball team wins season-opening games

News Staff
Thursday, November 25, 2021
The Oglethorpe County girls basketball team improved to 2-0 with two victories last weekend.   On Friday, Kenzie Henderson had 20 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Lady Patriots to a 59-15 victory over West Hall.
Freshman Miles Mason wrestles AJ Harris of Putnam County in Oglethorpe County's home opener. The Patriots defeated Putnam County 72-18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Freshman Miles Mason wrestles AJ Harris of Putnam County in Oglethorpe County's home opener. The Patriots defeated Putnam County 72-18. (Photo/Sarah White)

Patriots defeat Putnam, Winder in first home matches

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Oglethorpe County opened its home schedule with two victories on Tuesday. The Patriots defeated Putnam County 72-18 and Winder-Barrow 72-9.   “All in all, it was a solid night,” coach Tim Stoudenmire said in an email.