Our School

Dear Alice Ott Families,

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! We are looking forward to welcoming students back into the building during the first week of September! A big question some of you may have – Will the building be ready???  The answer is yes!  The building has been closed for the summer due to construction work related to the DDSD bond improvements.  We will have a new secure entryway, new windows in most classrooms, a new roof, a refinished track, secure bike storage, and a few other improvements!  I want to thank AOMS community members and staff for their patience and flexibility during the construction.  Some work will still be underway through the first few weeks of September, but we will be ready for students on schedule!  As the saying goes, Please Pardon Our Mess as our project nears completion!

We continue to navigate through times of social unrest and uncertainty. As a principal, I am committed to ensuring that AOMS is not complicit in perpetuating systemic racism and oppression; every child should know that they have equal opportunity to flourish unhindered by prejudice or bias.  As your students’ educational leaders, we take seriously our roles as thoughtful allies, critical thinkers and problem solvers. We value every single student, individual and family in our Alice Ott Community.

Most AOMS communication will occur electronically via ParentSquare.  To ensure that you are receiving school information, please ensure that your phone number and email address are current within our school information system. Please call the AOMS office if you need assistance with this. You may also find us online @ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/aliceottmiddleschool, Instagram @alice_ott_middle_school ,and our school website: https://aoms.ddouglas.k12.or.us/. Families will receive a weekly electronic school newsletter, The Husky Headlines, beginning in September. 

I look forward to welcoming all students and their families in September.  Let’s work together to make this year a great year – ensuring all students learn, grow and thrive at AOMS! Go Huskies!

Holly Schauer

Alice Ott Middle School Principal