In FIRST Lego League, the STEMM Stingers, earned a bid to the FLL State tournament for the second year in a row! Getting to the state tournament is tough since there are only 55 teams going to the FLL State tournament out of 692 registered teams in Florida. Way to go, Stingers!
Our Hive FTC team debuted their newest robot, affectionately named the Ballistic Obliteration Missile Bunker (BOMB) at the regional tournament. They ended the day in eighth place and made it into the playoffs, which is a pretty great accomplishment when competing against so many high school teams. Unfortunately, they did not advance to state, but I'm super proud of what the team accomplished!
During Hope Week, our Care Crew spread kindness in big and small ways—passing out Lifesavers, sharing positive affirmation stickers, chalking the walk with encouraging messages, and creating worry monsters for students to surround with uplifting Post-it notes, and ended the week with a wellness walk on Friday. 💛 Together, these moments reminded everyone that hope is something we build for each other, one kind action at a time. Thank you to Miss Winkler, our Care Crew sponsor, for organizing such a fun week!
Congratulations to our Varsity and Junior Varsity Academic Teams for their outstanding performance this year. Thank you for consistently demonstrating #StingerSpirit, teamwork, and exemplary sportsmanship.
Don't miss STEMM's Science Fair on Thursday, December 4. Drop in to view the projects on display from 5:00-6:00. School winners will be announced at 5:30.
Don't forget! ChickFilA Fundraiser Night tonight in Niceville from 3:00 until 9:00. Order in the app and choose STEMM at checkout.
𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁! 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱.
OCSD Family—be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, November 2. We “fall back” at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 3. Enjoy the extra hour of rest, and we’ll see everyone bright and early on Monday!
OCSD Family—be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, November 2. We “fall back” at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 3. Enjoy the extra hour of rest, and we’ll see everyone bright and early on Monday!
Our STEMM stingers wrapped up the first quarter with a cool treat from the Kona ice truck! It was a fun and refreshing way to celebrate everyone's hard work and end the first nine weeks with a smile!
Congratulations to our Students of the Quarter, chosen for exemplifying our Core Value of Citizenship. These students consistently show what it means to be positive members of our school -- helping others, showing respect, and making our school a better place for everyone.
We are proud to announce that Mrs. Son, our sixth grade ELA teacher, has been chosen by her peers as STEMM's teacher of the year! Her dedication, creativity, and commitment to students inspire both colleagues and learners every day. Congratulations, Mrs. Son!
🍗 It’s the first Monday of the month — that means Chick-fil-A Fundraiser Night! 🎉
Order today, October 6, through the app between 3–9 PM and be sure to select STEMM at checkout. Every bite supports our school!
Order today, October 6, through the app between 3–9 PM and be sure to select STEMM at checkout. Every bite supports our school!
Congratulations to Angela Winkler, STEMM's Education Support Person of the Year! Ms. Winkler, our dedicated bookkeeper, keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, and we are so grateful for her hard work and commitment. ♥️💙 #StingerSpirit
Proud to have a young scientist named to the #JuniorInnovators Top 300! Founded and produced by the Society for Science, the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge is the premier STEM competition for middle school students. The top 30 finalists will be announced September 17.
🎉 Round two of Chick-fil-A Spirit Night is here! Missed Monday? You’ve got another chance this Friday, 3–9 PM at Chick-fil-A Niceville. Order your favorites, select STEMM in the app at checkout, and feel good knowing your meal makes a difference. ❤️🍟
STEMM Parents
It is currently raining lightly and the library just let us know even though they are open the teen room is closed. If you would like to make alternate arrangements regarding transportation for your walker please call the school.
STEMM parents and students,
Please join us for our Open House on Thursday, August 28, from 5-6:30 PM. Walk through the classrooms to see current work and topics being covered.
We look forward to seeing you!
Please join us for our Open House on Thursday, August 28, from 5-6:30 PM. Walk through the classrooms to see current work and topics being covered.
We look forward to seeing you!
Dear STEMM Parents,
We are currently experiencing heavy thunderstorms, and the safety of our students is our top priority. As a precaution, we have advised students who walk home to call you and make alternative transportation arrangements if the weather continues.
Please note that we cannot allow students to walk in conditions with lightning, and the local library has requested not to accept wet students.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
K . Nihill Taylor
We are currently experiencing heavy thunderstorms, and the safety of our students is our top priority. As a precaution, we have advised students who walk home to call you and make alternative transportation arrangements if the weather continues.
Please note that we cannot allow students to walk in conditions with lightning, and the local library has requested not to accept wet students.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
K . Nihill Taylor
Internet speeds have been restored. Thank you, Cox, for your quick response! Have a great day, OCSD Family!
We are currently experiencing slow internet speeds district-wide. This may affect phones. We are working with our service provider to get the problem fixed as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Back to School Savings Alert!
Did you know Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is now permanent and runs the entire month of August? From August 1–31, families can save on essential school items tax-free — including clothing, school supplies, learning aids, and even personal computers!
Plan your shopping and check out the official list of tax-free items here: https://floridarevenue.com/.../Documents/TIP_25A01-08.pdf
Please note: School supply lists are provided individually by each school. Many of our secondary teachers will share their specific supply requests during orientation or on the first day of school. Reach out to your school if you have any questions!
We can't wait to see everyone back in our buildings on August 11th!
Did you know Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is now permanent and runs the entire month of August? From August 1–31, families can save on essential school items tax-free — including clothing, school supplies, learning aids, and even personal computers!
Plan your shopping and check out the official list of tax-free items here: https://floridarevenue.com/.../Documents/TIP_25A01-08.pdf
Please note: School supply lists are provided individually by each school. Many of our secondary teachers will share their specific supply requests during orientation or on the first day of school. Reach out to your school if you have any questions!
We can't wait to see everyone back in our buildings on August 11th!
