Winter Sports: Tryouts are just around the corner!

Winter sports are just around the corner here at Oakland Mills, and all of our coaches are very excited to meet their new potential athletes. We have various winter sports at OM, so put yourself out there this season and try out for a team! We have boys’ and girls’ basketball, indoor track and field, winter cheerleading, and a wrestling team. Regardless of what sport … Continue reading Winter Sports: Tryouts are just around the corner!

So, I Took My Driver’s Test…

Tips for nervous student drivers We are in that age where responsibilities are starting to become very progressive in our lives. With having a job, managing high school, and applying for colleges, having to take a driver’s test just adds to all the stress. If you have an upcoming driver’s test or are just too scared to take it, I am about to ease your … Continue reading So, I Took My Driver’s Test…

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 

OM Fall Sports Recap

With the fall sports season coming to a close here at Oakland Mills High School, we’re here to take a look at how our Scorps’ seasons have gone!  Starting strong, the Oakland Mills Allied Soccer team went undefeated this season and are the new county champions!! Our OM Varsity football team had a bumpy start to the season with six straight losses. However, in a … Continue reading OM Fall Sports Recap

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