Coming halfway across the world and back

My time living in Japan vs now As a military child, I have been acquainted with moving frequently. This move has been different, though. Not only did I move back to a place where I lived before, but I also moved back from an entirely different continent!  I left in the summer of 2020, right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, so to say … Continue reading Coming halfway across the world and back

All About Kylee Hoffman

The Editor in Chief of Journalism Kylee Hoffman is a senior here at Oakland Mills High School and the Editor-in-Chief for our school newspaper, The Scroll. Kylee joined Journalism her sophomore year and says being a part of the Journalism program has kept her up to date with what has been going on in our community, as well as giving her a platform to share … Continue reading All About Kylee Hoffman

The track in the OM stadium. The exterior of the school is visible in the distance.

Spring Sports Recap

The many athletic achievements by the Scorpions this Spring season Baseball Led by seniors Chaz McPhillips, Brian Kaiser, Wyatt Hills, and Salvador Montes De Oca, the baseball team was able to make improvements throughout the year. They also showed promise with their underclassmen, including sophomore Mark Small and freshman Carter Lacsamana. They ended their season with a big win over Atholton, in which senior Chaz … Continue reading Spring Sports Recap

What’s Next for HCPSS After the New School Start Times? How Will It Affect Our Schedule? 

On February 23rd, 2023, the Howard County Board of Education voted for schools to start later in the 2023-2024 school year.  There are three different tiers of start times. Schools in tier 1, such as both Oakland Mills Middle and High School, will start at 8:00 am and end at 2:45 pm. That also includes multiple middle schools. Tier 2 schools will begin at 8:40 … Continue reading What’s Next for HCPSS After the New School Start Times? How Will It Affect Our Schedule?