How Old is Too Old to Trick-or-Treat?

When is it Time to Hang Up the Pillowcases? For most high schoolers, each year, the question, “What’s the move for Halloween?” is raised. Some people might go to parties, some people might not celebrate at all, but the remaining group might be wondering: “Am I too old to trick or treat?”  There’s no official cutoff date for when you should be able to trick … Continue reading How Old is Too Old to Trick-or-Treat?

Spooky Insane Conspiracy Theories

Real or not real? Have you ever heard about crazy conspiracy theories online and scoffed at the fact that someone can even believe that they are true? Usually, when you think of conspiracy theories, you think of wild conspiracies that are obviously so fake and fabricated. I mean, when was the last time you saw a conspiracy theory with actual evidence and facts backing it? … Continue reading Spooky Insane Conspiracy Theories

Homecoming 2025

Peak of Social Season Every year, Homecoming approaches, and with it comes the fluttered conversations of eager freshmen excited for their first official dance, the speculation of who will ask whom, and the concerning amount of very public Hoco proposals. This year was no exception; these teen movie traditions fueled 2025’s celebrations and the excitement in the halls, though dimmed by the well-meaning but grumpy … Continue reading Homecoming 2025

Flag Football Coming to Howard County

A New Girls’ Sport Arriving Fall 2026 The next generation of Howard County football players may not be in pads, but they will still be scoring touchdowns. Get ready for girls’ flag football coming to Howard County next year! In a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, HCPSS has announced that girls’ flag football will be officially added to the list of high school sports for … Continue reading Flag Football Coming to Howard County

Farewell, Coach Gonzalez

OM’s Coach G Becomes Long Reach’s AD After many years of working at (and attending!) Oakland Mills, Coach Gonzalez sadly left us in early October after receiving a promotion to be the new Athletic Director at Long Reach High School.  Coach G, as many called him, worked in student engagement here at OM, as well as coaching multiple sports.  Before working at OM, Coach Gonzalez … Continue reading Farewell, Coach Gonzalez