What Exchange Students Take Home From OM

Life at OM through the eyes of an exchange student Homecoming dances, football games, and even wearing pajamas to class might seem like just normal parts of American high school, but for students coming from another country, these experiences are often completely new! Exchange students spend a semester or full school year studying abroad, usually living with a local host family before returning to their … Continue reading What Exchange Students Take Home From OM

Fall Sports Finishing Up

Scorpions show out as the fall season comes to a close With fall sports coming to an end, the Scorps are now in the most important time of their season. From football and soccer to field hockey and the first official season of girls flag football, teams have spent the past month competing and working toward finishing their season strong and achieving all their goals … Continue reading Fall Sports Finishing Up

Hello Mrs. Kambic!

A New Look into the World of Art Art is everywhere around us: on walls, on clothing, and even on social media. But have you ever thought that you could create art yourself? Have you ever wanted to draw a character from a show or paint a landscape? Well, now you can with OM’s new art teacher, Mrs. Kambic! Mrs. Kambic is Oakland Mills’ newest … Continue reading Hello Mrs. Kambic!

Everybody’s Scared of Something

OM’s Top Phobias Fear is a normal phenomenon that everyone experiences, but for some people, fear can become much more powerful. A phobia is an intense fear that can be difficult to overcome, even if someone tries. Some people are afraid of spiders, some are scared of heights, while others are afraid of more specific and unique triggers. At OM, several people shared their phobias … Continue reading Everybody’s Scared of Something

Winter Athletics Start 11/14

How to prepare for the season ahead Sports are a big part of our community and school here at OM. With a solid fall season closing out, everybody can look forward to the winter sports that begin on November 14th. The winter sports include: boys basketball, girls basketball, indoor track, wrestling, allied bowling, and cheerleading. Trying out for a new sport can be intimidating, so … Continue reading Winter Athletics Start 11/14