Info about upcoming exams and tests As spring approaches so does the ever-stressful season of exams. AP Exams are standardized tests given out as a chance to prove how well students know the material within a college-level (AP) class and allow them to potentially earn college credit depending on how high they score. AP Exams take place over two weeks in May. A five is … Continue reading Testing Season Approaches
Oakland Mills High School in Need of a Renovation Last year, OM was scheduled to be renovated in 2026 because of various issues that are continuing to worsen. For example, door handles are falling off, mold has been found multiple times, and there is poor air quality due to an old HVAC system in the school. Despite this, the Board of Education voted to postpone … Continue reading OM Renovation Update
Extra, Extra, read all about it! Performing on stage is the fantastic production created by the Oakland Mills High School students and staff: Newsies! And, let me tell you, there are no words to describe this musical other than spectacular and wonderful! Everyone involved made sure to put their whole heart into it, especially our main character, Jack Kelly, performed by Bliden Elung. The notorious … Continue reading First Time Shining in the Spotlight
More hours added to the requirement?! On April 1, 2023, the Howard County Board Of Education announced plans of updating service hour requirements for all HCPSS students. Instead of the original 75 hours, it could potentially increase to 90-100 hours of service. The BOE said that Howard County students are not as involved in the community as in other counties, and they believe that this … Continue reading We Still Need Your Service!
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!
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