PTSA News - Monday, January 28, 2019

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 11:58am

February 25 - Texas Roadhouse from 4-10 pm for After Prom

They will donate 15% to our After Prom! Check out the flyer on the OMHS PTSA Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/omhsptsa/


PTA COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS

See your guidance counselors for applications now! APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 6, 2019.

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Must be a senior 
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA and above in all coursework from grades 9 through first
  • quarter of 12
  • Participated in extra curricular activities all through high school
  • Have a financial need for college or technical school

Apply now for a PTACHC Scholarship in:

  • Teacher Education: $1,000
  • General Academics: $1,000
  • Community Service: $500
  • Howard County Community College or any Two-year Associates Program: $500


MARYLAND PTA SCHOLARSHIPS

The Maryland PTA Scholarship Committee offers scholarships in the amount of $1000 each to a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in education in Maryland schools. We seek your encouragement for qualified students to apply. There are no restrictions placed on the selection of the college or university.

Please ensure that all scholarship applicants fill out the application in its entirety and forward all required information, including requested signatures, to Maryland PTA, c/o Scholarship Committee, 5 Central Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 or electronically to info@mdpta.org by 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2019. The application may be found at https://files.constantcontact.com/239b5a0b501/936c3875-d344-44ce-8135-41af1a90e142.pdf


OMHS Food Pantry

Certain items for the next drive (1/31) are very limited. We are once again collecting specific items for the pantry. The OMHS Food Pantry is open to the entire community. Thank you so much for your generosity. We'll continue to collect food the following items:

  • Non-perishables
  • Yellow Rice; Pasta and Sauce; Fruit Cups; Applesauce; Peanut Butter; Jelly; Pudding
  • Diapers
  • Baby Wipes

Drop off items at The Other Barn (5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia) during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Closed Sunday)


Greg's Driving School at OMHS

Take driver's ed AT OMHS with Greg's Driving School to benefit OMHS. Classes still have openings. Go to http://www.gregsdrivingschool.net/ and register for a class at OMHS -FOR- OMHS.


Maryland PTA Night in Annapolis

Thursday, February 7, 2019, 6pm - 8pm
Maryland House Office Building
6 Bladen Street, Room 170 Annapolis, MD 21401

Come out and meet your Legislators! Let your voice be heard! We hope to see you there! Please RSVP. For questions please email info@mdpta.org.


HC Drug Free News

Teen Advisory Council Meetings: HC DrugFree’s Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meets one Monday evening a month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Barn/Teen Center in the Oakland Mills Village Center and is open to all Howard County high school students. Community service hours are available for all meetings and events. TAC will next meet on Monday, February 11. To register, please visit www.hcdrugfree.org and go to the Teen Advisory Council page. HC DrugFree follows the HCPSS weather cancellation policies. Refreshments provided at meetings, so you must RSVP to Admin@hcdrugfree.org or call 443-325-0040.
 

HCEA Rally in Annapolis

Howard County Educator’s Association (HCEA) is sponsoring a rally in Annapolis on March 11th to request support for more funding of public education in Howard County.  Buses will be leaving from designated high schools between 3p.m. and 4p.m. and will return by 8:30 p.m.  Riding the buses is recommended as parking is limited.  More information will be forthcoming.


After Prom - April 27/28 at Main Event 12am - 3am

Save the date!  More information regarding After Prom registration & Tuxedo Rental coming soon.


Graduation Banners

Later this month... Be on the look out for more information on supporting your graduating senior with a graduation banner.

Questions? Please contact us via mail ptsa.omhs@gmail.com.

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