Meet Tonya Ziegler - School Nurse -
My name is Tonya Ziegler and I am the new school nurse at OSMS. I am returning to the Middle School after 2 years as the Goodwin Nurse. I have been in district since 2007 in various capacities and have worked at all 3 schools. I have 4 children, 3 boys and a girl who all went through the Old Saybrook school district. I have 3 grandchildren, a German Shepard named Andy and 2 chickens named Fluffy Butt and Goose. My "happy place" is my yard gardening and landscaping. I love walking, camping, cooking, and swimming. I am here because of my love of children and my life's calling to heal and advocate for them. I am so excited to be a part of the Middle School family once again!
Meet Mrs. Bairos - Library Media Specialist
I have been in the district 26 years at the high school and am excited to spend this year at the Middle School for a portion of the day to work with fifth graders on library/research skills. I have a cocker spaniel named Mia and she brings joy to me except when she chews things she isn't supposed to. My favorite food is chocolate. This past summer, I travelled to California for a family reunion. We spent time in San Francisco, Modesto, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. It was 110 degrees when we were in Modesto!!!
Meet Mrs. Kydd - Grade 8 Math
Hello! I’m Mrs. Kydd, and I teach 8th grade math. I’m particularly passionate about linear equations and the Pythagorean theorem. Outside of the classroom, I love playing and coaching soccer, indulging in ice cream, crafting with my Cricut, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. My family includes my husband, my 13 year old daughter, 4 year old son, and 1 year old son along with a dog and a cat. Every summer, we enjoy camping on our family’s private land in Wisconsin, where we have a 14 acre lake surrounded by 365 acres of beautiful wilderness. I’m thrilled to be a part of the OSMS community!
Meet Mrs. Martin:
I teach Spanish in grades 5, 6 and 8. I enjoy walking my dogs. I also enjoy reading, baking and cooking exotic food....Ethiopian is my favorite!
We have 2 dogs, Maisie, a Westie, and Frankie, a 3-legged rescue Lhasa Apso, as well as 3 cats, Maggie, Maxie and Minnie.
I am married to a high school history teacher. We don't have children of our own, so we consider our students as part of our extended family!
I came to OSMS because I wanted to spend my last years teaching back at a middle school. I also love and appreciate the small-town atmosphere. I truly see us as family.
My favorite place to travel is to Spain. I have been there 8 times and have many friends there who I also consider family. In the US, I enjoy spending time with cousins in Tennessee, which is where my husband and I plan to retire. I am a third-generation teacher and have taught for 25 years. I cannot imagine doing anything else!
We are very proud of one of our Rams, Grant O'Connor, who spent his morning reading the names of 9/11 victims at the New York City Memorial Service. Grant even had an opportunity to share some of his own words, which he dedicated to his grandfather.
Well done, sir.
New Staff: Over the next few weeks, we will be sending out information about our new staff.
Our first staff member to introduce is Mr. Fraser!
From Ryan Fraser:
I am thrilled to be a part of Grade 8 and teaching special education at Old Saybrook Middle School. Besides teaching, I enjoy watching, playing, talking, and coaching sports, as well as spending time with family and friends. I am a UConn alumni, so I am also a big UConn Huskies fan. I am thrilled to be a teacher in the district as I have enjoyed coaching baseball the past three years at the high school; developing rapport with administrators, players, families, and the community. I am looking forward to being a part and contributing to the wonderful culture established at Old Saybrook Middle School.
Today was our OSMS school-wide kickball tournament. It was great. Winners are listed below!
Homeroom winners-
Grade 5- Mrs. Gehret
Grade 6 – Mr. Gallerani***
Grade 7- Mrs. Stanley
Grade 8- Mr. Carroll***
Due to road closures at Main Street and Maple Avenue, students at bus stops on Maple Avenue and North Street and Maple Avenue and Homestead Street will need to go to Maple Avenue and Soundview Avenue for this morning's bus runs.
This primarily impacts students on Bus E and G for the OSMS/OSHS run, and Bus B for the Goodwin run.
Please be reminded that Monday, September 2, is Labor Day, and schools will be closed. Enjoy the long weekend.
First day back at OSMS!
Students are meeting their teachers, learning the school expectations, and having fun with their friends.
Welcome back!
Welcome Back to school, everyone! Look at all these excited faces!
GO RAMS!
We're back on August 29! We can't wait to see you all on the first day!
The Old Saybrook Police Department and Youth and Family Services are giving away free school supplies on Monday, August 26, from 1:00-4:00 PM at the OSPD, located at 36 Lynde Street. Don't miss out on your opportunity to get free backpacks, notebooks, folders, pencils, and more!
Summer art always feels so vibrant.
#OSSUMMERENRICHMENT
What's summer without rolling initiative in Dungeons and Dragons at OSMS Summer Enrichment?
The artwork coming out of Summer Enrichment is NEXT LEVEL!
Come down to the second Celebrate Saybrook Event from 2:00-7:00 PM for fun, food, and music! You can also meet our new Superintendent, Chris Drezek!
GO, RAMS!
Congratulations to the Class of 2028! The Middle School will miss you, but the High School is calling!
Go, Rams!
As is our tradition, there will be a parade in honor of the Class of 2024 led by the Old Saybrook Police Department immediately following this evening's graduation. Please see the attached graphic for parade route information.
GO RAMS!
Sweet music from our 5th and 6th grade, Rams! Thank you for another excellent concert.
