Track State Champions

A Year To Remember The Oakland Mills Track Team had another phenomenal year, winning the State Championship for the 2025 spring athletic season. This is their fourth state win in the last five school years, and winning has become the new normal for Oakland Mills Track.  This past title will add to one of Brewington’s many state titles in his illustrious career as the Oakland … Continue reading Track State Champions

Course Requirement Added

New Credits Required for 25-26 School Year At the latest board meeting, the Howard County Board of Education decided to implement a few additional credits for all seniors to graduate high school. The new credits in physical education and health will be required for all students starting in the 2025-26 school year. This means that any student enrolled in HCPSS would have to complete an … Continue reading Course Requirement Added

OM To Be Redistricted for Renovations

Students and Staff Perplexed at Redistricting Decision  The Board of Education has finally scheduled Oakland Mills for renovation in the summer of 2027; however, the renovation is expected to take longer than initially anticipated, leading the Board to decide that all Oakland Mills students and staff will be temporarily redistricted to other HCPSS schools until the renovations are finished.  The response from students and staff … Continue reading OM To Be Redistricted for Renovations

Los Angeles Wildfires

Lasting impacts on a community On January 7, 2025, fires broke out in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood and in Eaton engulfing most of Los Angeles and several surrounding areas. Over 15,000 people were ordered to evacuate due to the fast-moving fires. It is still unknown what caused the initial fire, but it is known what caused it to spread.  In nine months, Southern California … Continue reading Los Angeles Wildfires

The Presidential Inauguration

The 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump The second inauguration of Donald J. Trump, serving as the 47th President of the United States, was held on Monday, January 20, 2025. This noteworthy ceremony was organized by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) and took place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building, a site of great historical significance. The event marked a … Continue reading The Presidential Inauguration