Homecoming 2025

Peak of Social Season Every year, Homecoming approaches, and with it comes the fluttered conversations of eager freshmen excited for their first official dance, the speculation of who will ask whom, and the concerning amount of very public Hoco proposals. This year was no exception; these teen movie traditions fueled 2025’s celebrations and the excitement in the halls, though dimmed by the well-meaning but grumpy … Continue reading Homecoming 2025

Flag Football Coming to Howard County

A New Girls’ Sport Arriving Fall 2026 The next generation of Howard County football players may not be in pads, but they will still be scoring touchdowns. Get ready for girls’ flag football coming to Howard County next year! In a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, HCPSS has announced that girls’ flag football will be officially added to the list of high school sports for … Continue reading Flag Football Coming to Howard County

Farewell, Coach Gonzalez

OM’s Coach G Becomes Long Reach’s AD After many years of working at (and attending!) Oakland Mills, Coach Gonzalez sadly left us in early October after receiving a promotion to be the new Athletic Director at Long Reach High School.  Coach G, as many called him, worked in student engagement here at OM, as well as coaching multiple sports.  Before working at OM, Coach Gonzalez … Continue reading Farewell, Coach Gonzalez

Ben & Jerry are Splitting Up

Jerry Departs the Ice Cream Empire Ben & Jerry’s, an American ice cream company known worldwide for its premium homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet, was founded on May 5, 1978, in Burlington, Vermont, by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. Selling their products in grocery and convenience stores in over 35 countries, Ben & Jerry’s has been linking business with activism since Cohen and … Continue reading Ben & Jerry are Splitting Up

Anticipated Fall Book Releases

What’s New for Fall 2025 As the air outside gains a chill and we’d rather stay bundled up inside, new books drop on the shelves for readers to enjoy. From long-awaited sequels to new authors to the scene, this fall book lineup promises to satisfy every kind of reader. Whether you’re craving fantasy, sci-fi, a good rom-com, or intriguing non-fiction, here are some titles you … Continue reading Anticipated Fall Book Releases