Why Choose Osseo Middle
Osseo Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 and is one of four middle schools in Osseo Area Schools. Through a rigorous curriculum and opportunities to shine outside of the classroom, our mission-driven staff inspire all Osseo Middle scholars to achieve their dreams every day.
A comprehensive offering of core and elective courses means Osseo Middle students have abundant opportunities to grow as young scholars. From World Language classes to music and math, you can design your own path and even begin to earn high school credit—setting the stage for a successful transition to senior high.
Opportunities to expand learning
Our scholars benefit from many opportunities to enhance their learning, including:
- Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support (TAG) programming
- Advanced mathematics offerings
- World Language options
- Band, choir and orchestra classes
- The ability to earn high school credit for some courses
Enriching the middle school experience
Osseo Orioles can choose from a variety of co-curricular activities, including (but not limited to):
- Destination Imagination
- Student Council
- WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) leaders
- O-Zone after-school clubs and activities
- MATHCOUNTS programming
- Music ensemble groups
Seventh and eighth graders can participate in competitive high school athletics at their assigned school. Intramural (house league) sports are also available.
Supporting the needs of young adolescents
Osseo Middle School students use The Oriole Way to guide their actions and contribute to a safe, caring and respectful environment. The Oriole Way teaches students to be:
- Responsible
- Respectful
- Resourceful
In addition to The Oriole Way, a daily advisory period provides a structured time to focus on academics and relationships with others.
Community partners
Our scholars benefit from the support of many community partners, including:
- Advent Lutheran Church
- American Heart Association
- Free the Children
- General Mills
- We Act