New Year, New You?

OM Students Share Their Plans for 2026 New Year’s is when people often reflect, sign up for a gym membership they’re never going to use, and look to future goals. Here are some plans and New Year’s resolutions of OM students. Maya Coull “My theme song would either be ‘Amber’ by 311 or ‘Figure.09’ by Linkin Park.” Maya is a Sophomore and her New Year’s … Continue reading New Year, New You?

Keep Your PrOMise

Oakland Mills Sharply Responds to Renovation Delays For four early and cold mornings, Oakland Mills staff members were not in their classes, but were outside in front of Oakland Mills, making a case for renovating our 50-year-old building. This movement garnered participation from staff, students, and families. This came after the Howard County Public School System’s Board of Education voted to abandon the Superintendent’s proposed … Continue reading Keep Your PrOMise

Finding The Light

Celebrating the Holidays After Loss The holiday season, with its twinkling lights and festival cheer, often has a harsh spotlight on the empty chairs around the table. For those grieving the loss of a loved one, Christmas can feel less like a celebration and more like a harder day of grief. It is a big hope to “just get through it,” but it’s important to … Continue reading Finding The Light

OM’s Newest Coffee Shop: Brewed Awakening

Your foam away from hOMe Coming into school on time, super early in the morning, is hard. Focusing in classes is a problem many students face, especially when they are sleep deprived and don’t have time to grab food in the morning. That’s where Brewed Awakening comes in, the newest OM student-run coffee shop!  Each year, Mr. Cutler’s Advanced Business class operates a coffee shop … Continue reading OM’s Newest Coffee Shop: Brewed Awakening