Oak View Middle School

The Alachua County Public Schools Curriculum Department formally announces the review process for the 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption for K-12 ELA, K-3 ELA Intervention, Personal Finance, K-5 Art, K-5 Music, World Languages, and Personal Fitness.

View the materials at www.alachuaschools.net/textbookadoption

Are YOU ready for Oak View's Walk-a-Thon?

Important Dates:
February 16: On-line registration and donations begin
February 23: Pledge Envelopes Distributed by 1st Period Teachers
March 9: Pledge Packets Due to HR Teacher
March 13: Walk -A-Thon & Afternoon Celebration

How to participate:
Students will earn money by getting pledges from family, friends, neighbors or businesses to support their efforts. Two ways to participate: register online at https://pledgestar.com/oakview/ OR in person with the Walk-a-Thon pledge envelope distributed on February 23rd! Every student who raises $10 or more can participate in the walk.

The Walk-A- Thon will be the Oak View Middle School's ONLY fundraiser of the year!

Online Candygram Order Information:

The band will once again be selling Candygrams for Valentine's Day from February 3rd - February 11th. Candygrams are one bar of the World's Finest Chocolate delivered with your personalized message to an OVMS student, faculty and/or staff member. Candygrams will be delivered on Thursday, February 12th during 6th period classes.

Wednesday, February 3rd is the last day to order Candygrams during lunch. Anyone still wishing to order Candygrams may do so online using Zeffy*. Website: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/valentines-candy-grams--2026-2

*The OVMS Band Boosters are using Zeffy, an online payment platform for non-profits that does not charge us transaction fees. They will ask you for a donation to Zeffy. If you do not wish to contribute, please put a Zero (0) in that box.

Thank you for your support!
Lori Pirzer

Are you interested in Tennis?

See the information below:

2026 Alachua County Middle School Tennis Program

Who is running the program?

The Gainesville Area Community Tennis Association (GACTA) is sponsoring its 14th season of a tennis program for middle school students in Alachua County. The Gainesville Area Community Tennis Association Inc. (GACTA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, incorporated in the State of Florida, that promotes health, character development and academic achievement through tennis. Although the Alachua County School Board does not sponsor or endorse the program, the administration has been very supportive of our program. Several of our local tennis teaching professionals are hosting the middle school teams at their tennis court facilities and will be supervising the practices.

What are the dates of the program and how will the program run?

The online registration portal will open for returning players on Friday, February 6th at 9 a.m., and for new players on Monday, February 9yh at 9 a.m. Team practices may start on Sunday, February 15th; Practice schedules will be determined by the individual school team’s coach, team parent-coordinator, and facility director. Matches will be held primarily on Friday afternoons, and as the need arises, on Sunday afternoons. The first matches will be played on Friday March 6th and will continue through April 24th . A tournament and/or play days may be scheduled for the first three Fridays in May, depending on the weather, school conflicts, and other factors. During Spring Break week, March 16-20st , no matches will be scheduled; matches on Friday March 13th are TBD. The Middle School Tennis season will end no later than Friday May 15th . A team may or may not have a “bye” week. Thus, each team should
participate in a minimum of 5-6 matches and one tournament or play day. Participants will receive clinics from local tennis teaching professionals at local tennis facilities at least once per week, and parents will volunteer to captain each school’s team, coordinating line ups, etc. Practice schedules will be determined by the individual school team’s coach, team parent-coordinator, and facility director.

This is a no-cut program, as it is aimed at players of all levels, including beginners, but team sizes are capped at 24 players, due to logistics. It is best for a team to have a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. Since this is a team-oriented tennis league, primarily doubles will be played. Every effort will be made to match up players so that competitive matches will be played, so we hope that the more advanced players at each school will sign up. Volunteer court monitors may supervise the matches of beginning players, especially early in the season. Snacks for the matches will be provided by parent volunteers. Transportation to the practices and matches is the responsibility of the parents or guardians.

What is the cost of the program?

The registration fee is $100 for the season and includes a team T-shirt, match balls and the end of season tournament/party, in addition to the weekly practices and matches. Transportation to and from the tennis facilities will be the responsibility of the parents. Loaner racquets are available at each facility, but players are encouraged to bring their own racquet. Payment and registration for the program will be online at www.gainesvilletennis.org Scholarships are available for students qualifying for free or reduced lunch (total price $25).

How do I sign up for the program?

An online registration link can be found at www.gainesvilletennis.org, once registration opens. For additional information, please call Anne Koterba, GACTA Board Past-President at 352-665-9544 or e-mail akoterba@aol.com.

Are YOU ready for Valentine's Day?

The Oak View Middle School Valentine's Day Dance will be held on Friday, February 6th.

5th Grade Information:
The 5th grade dance is 1:40-2:40, during the school day. Further details will be distributed by 5th grade teachers next week.

Middle School:
Ticket Sales will be 2/2-2/4 in the Cafeteria during Lunch. Tickets are ONLY on sale during lunch, and students are responsible for purchasing their own ticket. Keep in mind: Tickets are limited and may sell out. Plan to get yours early if you want to attend.

Soccer try-outs

Boys Tryouts
Jan. 28-29 (Wednesday/Thursday) 3:00-5:00pm

Girls Tryouts
Feb. 4-5 (Wednesday/Thursday) 3:00 - 5:00pm