O’Leary Junior High was named after Vera C. O’Leary, who was selected as principal in 1925 and who held that position for 36 years. After thirteen years in planning, the present building was dedicated on March 11, 1979. The original three building complex included 121,000 square feet of floor space. In August 2009, Vera C. O’Leary Junior High changed from a junior high to a middle school configuration. On the 24th of August, O’Leary Middle School welcomed for the first time in its history sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Ninth grade joined the high school population.

O’Leary Middle School’s Mission Statement:

Empower students to develop personal and academic skills in order to take ownership of their lives to build a stronger community.

OMS Vision Statement:

The vision of Vera C. O’Leary Middle School is to create a community focused on personal and academic growth, who possesses life skills, and the strength of self to embrace the challenges of an evolving society.

Twin Falls School District’s Mission Statement:

Provide a quality education necessary for students to be successful in life