SGA Elections Results

Why get involved?  Student Government Association (SGA) is an organization where people are student leaders who represent and advocate for their school or class. Student government strengthens your leadership skills; it helps teach you how to take an idea and follow it through its execution. In SGA, you can express your voice and fight for change. This year members of SGA were at the Board … Continue reading SGA Elections Results

hOMecoming 2023

A look at the week’s festivities                 Oakland Mills had their 50th anniversary Homecoming week starting with spirit week from October 6th to the 13th, to then having the Homecoming game and dance on October 14th. Spirit week was fun and lively from the very first day, Teachers vs. Students. This consisted of teachers wearing hoodies and being late to class to students wearing wigs and … Continue reading hOMecoming 2023

cOMmunity costumes 

What are students in the community dressing up as? With Halloween rapidly approaching, teens are eager to see the new costume trends. Many ideas can be found on TikTok, Instagram, and even Twitter. But what are everyone’s favorite trendy costume ideas this year? Many influencers on TikTok have been suggesting different costume ideas, two such creators being @samanthavillegas and @namsfashion. Many students at OM have … Continue reading cOMmunity costumes 

How did Trick or Treating become a tradition? by Devi Lalitha

Let’s dig into our spooky annual tradition! According to research by the National Retail Federation in 2023, Americans spend an estimated $3.6 billion on candy on Halloween! Who’s excited about their Halloween candy haul this year? As an exchange student who is new to the U.S., the trick-or-treating tradition is a new experience and I couldn’t be more excited. As exciting as it is to … Continue reading How did Trick or Treating become a tradition? by Devi Lalitha

Exterior of the OMHS tennis court between two trees.

Teachers’ Summer Break Plans

The school year is ending and summer break is quickly approaching. We all know what students usually do during summer break. But, what many students may not know is what teachers do during summer break. Do they go to another school for the summer because they miss teaching so much, or do they just try to enjoy their break from students? Here are some responses … Continue reading Teachers’ Summer Break Plans