Important News

Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for their incredible work this past weekend. Thirteen students competed in 24 Science and Engineering events at the Regional tournament at Mt. Hebron High School. Every student took home an award! Our efforts have landed us a place at the State Competition at Johns Hopkins on March 30th. Yesterday the boys and girls track…

This Sunday, the OMHS Robotics Club will host the First Robotics, Howard County Regional Qualifier. Thirty-six teams from around the region will be competing for the top 3 spots and to qualify for the State Competition. The event begins at 10 am and is free to the public. Come out and see what OMHS Robotics is all about. We wish…

Want to come to the Media Center during your lunch? A new procedure goes into effect on Friday, February 15. Students must have a pass to access the Media Center during 4th period. See the announcement in Canvas for details. The Escorpiones Latinos will be meeting TODAY in room 200. Everyone is invited! The event of the season is almost…

AFTER PROM REGISTRATION is OPEN - Sign up now & $AVE PTSA is hosting the AFTER PROM party at a new venue, Columbia’s new MAIN EVENT on April 28 12am - 3am. Go to https://sites.google.com/view/omhs-ptsa-afterprom/home for information & registration. Admission for the first 200 students to sign up is $10. After #200, the cost of admission becomes $45. Register early…

The Innovative Pathways High School Summer program (grades 9-12; formerly Comprehensive Summer School) and the Summer Institute (grades K-9) continue to have their on-site registrations at the Homewood Center. Online registration will be open from Wednesday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. and will remain open through Thursday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Details at https://www.hcpss.org/summer-programs/.

Are you thinking of college for your child? Let Leadership U help your current sophomore build the skills that will help them succeed! Leadership U can provide your student with a memorable week-long program of leadership development, networking, and community awareness. Beginning the end of July and continuing through the fall of their junior year with nine Sunday afternoon group…

Scholarship Honors Life and Legacy of Former Superintendent Bright Minds, the foundation of The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), announces the establishment of the Sydney L. Cousin Memorial Scholarship fund effective December 2. The Foundation is establishing the scholarship to honor the life and legacy of the late Dr. Sydney L. Cousin, former HCPSS Superintendent. This year, December 2…

Scholarships NAME: SECU MD Foundation Scholarships Deadline: April 15, 2019 Details and Contact: Visit https://www.secumd.org/more/foundation/community-outreach/scholarships.aspx. NAME: Pearl Foundation Historically Black College/University Scholarship Deadline: February 16, 2019 Award: $8,000 Specific Focus: To be eligible, the applicant must: 1. Attend a historically Black college/university upon matriculation from high school 2. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.8 Contact: More information is…

NEXT BOARD MEETING Wednesday, February 13, 7-8pm, Front Office Conference Room All are welcome! SENIOR BANNERS ARE NOW ON SALE They will be hung in the school from late April through the Senior Award Ceremony. Banners can then be brought home to display at family graduation events. The sales help support the After Prom at $30 for a 2' x…

Registration for the 2019 AP Exams begins February 6 and continues until March 22. To register, students must first complete the survey in Naviance. Then, return the printed/signed survey to the Counseling Center with payment. Exam dates are from May 6 - May 17. Visit the link below for the date/time of each exam. https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-exam-schedule-weeks-1-and-2-2019.pdf Contact the AP Coordinator, Janet…