OBM About Us

 

Welcome to
Olive Branch Middle School

6530 Blocker Street
Olive Branch, MS  38654
662-895-4610
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OBMS, serves approximately 900 students in grades 6, 7, and 8. It is the desire of our faculty and staff that each student at OBMS receives a quality education in a safe and drug free environment, while developing self-esteem and good character traits. Each student is a unique individual with a variety of needs. Our staff is committed to educate the whole child and to serve the students, parents, and community. Our mission at OBMS is to help students acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for them to have an impact on their communities, their country, and the world.                             

Mission Statement
          The mission of Olive Branch Middle School is to encourage student growth through the development of leadership skills, communication, and critical thinking while providing a safe and optimal environment conducive to learning. We are dedicated to academic excellence, thus enabling students to be self-sufficient and productive members of an ever-increasing technological society.
History of OBMS 
          In 1972, Olive Branch Middle School opened its doors to approximately 700 students in grades 5-8. The campus was located at 8631 Pigeon Roost. Constructed in 1958, this facility was formerly known as East Side High School. The first OBMS administrator was Mr. Wendell Davis. In 1975, Mr. Ken Reid became assistant principal. Mr. Reid assumed the position of principal in 1981 with Ms. Brenda Farrow as assistant principal.

          As Olive Branch continued to grow, a new high school was built. In 1996, our school moved to the old Olive Branch High School located on 6530 Blocker Street. The original buildings on this campus were constructed in 1949. Construction of the new band hall and sixth grade building was completed in 2002.

          In the spring of 2004, Mr. Ken Reid was promoted to assistant superintendent at the County Board of Education.  Ms. Farrow served as interim principal for the remainder of the school year.

          In the fall of 2004, Mr. Danny Freeze joined us as principal.  After his retirement in 2008, Mr. Mike McCoy came to us from Southaven Middle School. Currently, eighty-five faculty and staff members serve a student body of approximately 900. We continue our educational excellence with the motto, "Scholarship, Spirit, and Sportsmanship."