Handbook, Expectations & Supply Lists
Helping you live The Oriole Way
Our parent and student handbook provides important information about life at Osseo Middle School, including:
- Student expectations and The Oriole Way
- Academic and support services
- Important phone numbers
- Daily schedules
- Dress code
- School year calendars
- Student behavior plans and supports
- Policies your family should know
2024-2025 School Supply Lists
2024-25 Osseo Middle School Supply Lists (PDF)
To receive this document in an alternate/accessible format, please call the school office at 763-391-8800.
What is The Oriole Way?
At Osseo Middle, staff and students foster a positive, welcoming environment for all. Our school community flourishes when we're responsible, respectful and resourceful—The Oriole Way.
Responsible
Student expectations:
- We are in our assigned seat when the bell rings
- We come prepared with our Chromebook charged and homework completed
- We bring all necessary materials to class
- We always have a pass when we leave the classroom
- We walk quickly and safely to arrive on time to our destination
- We use our own lockers
- We keep our technology put away in the hallway
- We keep our lunch number in a safe spot where we can find it
- We arrive on time to lunch
- We clean up after ourselves and others
- We use the bathrooms only for intended purposes
- We use time wisely and return to class
Respectful
Student expectations:
- We listen to and follow staff directions
- We use positive and appropriate language
- We keep technology put away, unless we have teacher permission
- We walk safely to our destination
- We keep our hands and all other objects to ourselves
- We keep hallways clear by walking while we talk
- We sit at our lunch tables and wait patiently and quietly to be dismissed
- We listen to and follow staff directions
- We say please and thank you to our kitchen and custodial staff
- We respect the privacy of others
- We have positive and appropriate conversations
Resourceful
Student expectations:
- We ask for help when we need it
- We work together to solve problems
- We listen to other people's ideas and opinions
- We use our time wisely so we can arrive on time to our destination
- We ask adults or other students for help when we need it
- We work together to keep our cafeteria clean
- We recycle
- We ask an adult for help when we need it
- We ensure that no one is eating alone and welcome others to eat with us
- We keep our bathrooms neat and clean
- We wash our hands