Being able to help students through tough times – whether academic or personal – is what makes being a counselor so great. That’s what Mr. Quinn loves most about his job here at Oakland Mills High School. After graduating from Towson University with a business degree and Loyola University with a counseling degree, Mr. Quinn started working at OM because he “loved high school” and … Continue reading Meet one of OM’s Counselors, Mr. Quinn.
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?
3 Simple Steps Spring is finally here. I’m sure you all are enjoying the spring showers, beautiful flowers, and comfortable weather. But are you prepared for the allergies that follow alongside those? Here are a few things that you can do to protect yourself from those pesky allergies. 1. One of the most important precautions to take into consideration is to WASH YOUR HANDS! Germs … Continue reading How to Protect Yourself From Spring Allergies
Every February, Black History Month (BHM) is celebrated by POC (people of color) to look back and honor the achievements of black activists and look back on how far we have come to give us feeling of relief. To give a very brief history of BHM, it all began in 1915, almost a century after the passing of the 13th amendment that made slavery illegal. … Continue reading The Importance of Black History Month
A Brief History of Thanksgiving When we hear “November,” the first thing that probably comes to mind is Thanksgiving, a treasured holiday celebrated by millions of people. Families gather around, lots of food and laughter, maybe even some football on the tv. November is also known as Native American Heritage month, where people celebrate Native American cultures. The history of Native American cultures is quite … Continue reading Native American Heritage Month
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