OMSD has designed structures to enhance the climate at schools and in classrooms to support students by focusing in on three areas:  Physical, Learning, Social/Emotional.

Physical:  Our campuses are aesthetically pleasing with a safe and orderly environments.   We have highly qualified teachers, classified staff and administrators at each site.  Learning:  With the Promise Scholars, Online To College, AVID, International Baccalaureate, and the many other resources available, our students have a variety of programs to meet and support their learning.  Social/Emotional: Where other districts are cutting programs, OMSD has been creative in acquiring and allocating funding to offer a wide range of activities throughout the year for all students.  Four OMSD middle schools have a Student Mentor/Campus Supervisor.  These Mentors build relationships with students and help maintain a civil and safe environments.  Many schools offer sports programs, chess club, band, dance, drama, and other co-curricular activities.

We are continuing our efforts to provide a positive school climate at each and every site in OMSD. Our goal is to provide the foundation on which instruction will occur and all students will learn.  I firmly believe that a positive school climate exists when all students feel comfortable, valued, accepted, and secure in an environment where they can interact with caring people they trust.