OM To Be Redistricted for Renovations

Students and Staff Perplexed at Redistricting Decision The Board of Education has finally scheduled Oakland Mills for renovation in the summer of 2027; however, the renovation is expected to take longer than initially anticipated, leading the Board to decide that all Oakland Mills students and staff will be temporarily redistricted to other HCPSS schools until the renovations are finished. The response from students and staff … Continue reading OM To Be Redistricted for Renovations

Nomtai KurmiApril 1, 2025October 30, 2025Leave a comment

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Electives Spotlight

Class Ideas to Spice Up Your Schedule Even though it’s not even 2025 yet, it is scheduling season! Scheduling season is the time of the year when you decide your fate for the next school year, no pressure, right? You’ll most likely be set with all your core classes – math, science, social studies, english, health, and P.E. But as you complete core requirements, you’ll … Continue reading Electives Spotlight

Nomtai KurmiJanuary 10, 2025Leave a comment

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A Fresh Perspective

Exploring the Experiences and Expectations of the Class of 2028 We all remember the feeling of leaving middle school and starting high school. The change meant a fresh start with a new school, new people, a new system, spirit-filled pep rallies, football games, homecoming, and prom. But we also had fears about having no friends in class, the need to wake up earlier than usual … Continue reading A Fresh Perspective

Nomtai KurmiNovember 8, 2024Leave a comment

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Iconic April Fools’ Pranks

Hoaxes throughout history… 1. Big Ben goes digital: On April 1st, 1980, the BBC in the UK announced on its radio station that the iconic clock tower, Big Ben, would be replaced by a digital clock. They even promised to give away the clock hands to the first four listeners who called in. However, the announcement turned out to be a prank, and many people … Continue reading Iconic April Fools’ Pranks

Nomtai KurmiApril 1, 2024April 3, 2024Leave a comment

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What is Love?

Let’s Find Out! “It means a lot of things. It could mean compassion, passion, trust, and communication.” Caitlyn Owusu, 11th grade. “Love is God, 1 Corinthians 13.” Lois Boateng, 12th grade. “Love means a lot. It’s love. I can’t define it. It’s truthfulness.” Sean Hillery, 11th grade. “Liking someone for who they are. Not just how they look.” Abi Maja, 9th grade. “Love means doing … Continue reading What is Love?

Nomtai KurmiFebruary 14, 2024February 28, 2024Leave a comment