Important News

Morning Announcements - Thursday, February 22, 2018

Lunch: BBQ chicken flatbread; Hamburger or cheeseburger; mozzarella sticks. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be administered at OMHS On Tuesday, February 27 in the morning. Please come by the Counseling Center to pick up a permission form. Delta Scholars: We need to take a group photo for the Anniversary program. Please come THIS Friday, February 23rd to…

PTSA News (2/21/18)

PTSA Scholarships The PTSA is proud to offer 4 $500 scholarships to members of the Senior class. Applications are available in the guidance office. Two scholarships will be awarded to seniors planning to attend a 4 year college and two scholarships will be awarded to seniors planning to attend a two year or technical school. The deadline for submission is…

HCPSS Spotlight on the Arts: Senior Art Show

Video from the 27th Annual Senior Visual Arts Portfolio Exhibit. OM senior Naimah Jangha presented her AP Portfolio at the awards ceremony held at the Jim Rouse Theater at WLHS on Thursday, April 27. Read more about the exhibit and see photos of OM students' artwork here. SPOTLIGHT 27th Annual Senior Show from HCPSS on Vimeo.

Math Classroom Redesign Unveiled

Ms. Sweigart & Mr. Gonzales's math classroom has been transformed - with input from the students - into a dynamic work space. With the latest technology - an interactive projector and flat screen, wall-to-wall whiteboards, and whiteboard tabletops. View the stories broadcast on WJZ and WBAL below, the story printed in the Howard County Times, as well as more details…

Alpha Achievers Celebrate 20 Years

This past Saturday, the Alpha Achievers of Oakland Mills High School celebrated their 20th anniversary. Held at the local Double Tree Hotel, Mr. James - founder and continuing sponsor - and the current members welcomed alumni of the group, as well as Councilman Calvin Ball, Board of Education member Mavis Ellis, and keynote speaker, WJZ anchorman Vic Carter. Congratulations to…

OM Robotics to Compete in State Championships

The OM Robotics Team will be competing this weekend on Sunday, February 12, 2017 in the State Championships at Mount Saint Mary's University. The competition begins at 10:30am in the Knott Athletic Recreational Convocation Complex. Come out and support your Scorpions. Good Luck OM Robotics! Details about the competition and directions: FTC Maryland Site Directions

NHS Makes Blankets for Project Linus

On Thursday, April 21, 2016 members of OM's chapter of the National Honor Society got together to make twenty no-sew blankets that will be donated to the Howard County chapter of Project Linus. Project Linus is a non-profit organization that provides homemade blankets to children in need. You can learn more about Project Linus at their website. See more photos…

OM Music Travels to Nashville

Last week, the OM Music Department traveled to Nashville to perform as well as participate in clinics at Vanderbilt University. As noted by Mrs. Elpus, "It was an unbelievable four days that profoundly impacted our students." If you want to check out a recap of the trip, you can click on the link below which will take you to the…

Jr. Sr. Art Show

Nine OMHS art students (see below) were selected to participate in the 26th Annual Jr. Sr. Portfolio Show. Their work will be displayed at the Board of Education Gallery from April 15 - May 18. An award ceremony to open the show will take place at the Jim Rouse Theater at Wilde Lake High School on Thursday, April 21st at…

Student Voice Circles

Oakland Mills High School students and staff, in conjuction with the HCPSS Office of Cultural Proficiency, are participating in Student Voice Circles, in which participants have the opportunity to listen, learn and lead for inclusion and equity. Students and staff at Atholton High School are also teaming up to find ways to provide students with a way to make an…