State Champion: Jada Fowler

The Wrestling Team’s New Shining Star The year 2023 has yielded tremendous successes for the sports teams at Oakland Mills High School. From track and field to wrestling, something about the programs at OM has created a culture where athletes can thrive. As Oakland Mills says “goodbye” to the seniors, it is important to recognize the accomplishments of the legendary senior athletes that are graduating … Continue reading State Champion: Jada Fowler

What’s Next for HCPSS After the New School Start Times? How Will It Affect Our Schedule? 

On February 23rd, 2023, the Howard County Board of Education voted for schools to start later in the 2023-2024 school year.  There are three different tiers of start times. Schools in tier 1, such as both Oakland Mills Middle and High School, will start at 8:00 am and end at 2:45 pm. That also includes multiple middle schools. Tier 2 schools will begin at 8:40 … Continue reading What’s Next for HCPSS After the New School Start Times? How Will It Affect Our Schedule? 

Graduation Update: New Changes to Come

Years of academic studies lead up to graduation, which is the finale, the closing of one chapter and the beginning of a new one. However, this year, graduation may look a little different than we are used to. According to administration, graduation has been pushed back to June which may impact seniors who wish to attend the annual senior week celebration held in Ocean City, … Continue reading Graduation Update: New Changes to Come

Goodbye Canvas!

HCPSS to Switch Learning Management Systems This year will be the final year Canvas will be active in the Howard County Public School System. The Board of Education has decided against using the educational assistance tool, and plans for what comes next have yet to be announced. Canvas was used as a streamlined service for many school related tasks like assignments, quizzes, and accessing grades. … Continue reading Goodbye Canvas!

No More Phones? New Dress Code?

Take a look at OMHS’s Newest Set of School Rules In the beginning of each school year, students and faculty are reminded of the school policies that are in place to keep an orderly and safe learning environment. As this school year has progressed, it seems many of us have lost sight of some of those rules and strayed away from the orderly learning environment … Continue reading No More Phones? New Dress Code?