At Oakland Mills High School, we embrace the joy of diversity within our cOMmunity. We support our LGBTQIA+ Scorpions and strive to support and enrich their time at OM. We are committed to providing an educational and social environment that affirms and promotes an inclusive, equitable space that values diversity.
Week of PRIDE will be June 6-13th. - Registration is open at the HCPSS Pride website: https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hcpssrainbowconference/home
There will be events for all of HCPSS and OMHS Events:
An elective LGBT studies course has come through and will be piloted at two HCPSS High Schools for the 2022-23 school year (Hammond & Wilde Lake) and will be available at all High Schools for the 2023-24 school year.
OMHS’ Rainbow Representative: Rainbow Representatives ensure that schools are allies and advocates for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families. The school Rainbow Representative attends quarterly meetings; receives and disseminates information regarding LGBTQIA+ topics of interest to the school and school community as appropriate; and provides instructional support for educators. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Oakland Mills High School Rainbow Representative, Jada Williams at jada_williams@hcpss.org.
Gender Sexuality Alliance: GSA is a club at OMHS in which LGBTQ youth and their allies have a place to socialize without being judged as well as talk about what is happening in the news in regards to the LGBTQ community. Enjoy watching movies, reading articles, talking about recent happenings, and socializing. Just show up to meetings, no requirements. Come when you can! Meets on Tuesdays from 2:15-3:15pm Location: Room 208 (Ms. Williams Room). Advisors for GSA: Jada Williams jada_williams@hcpss.org.