Experienced athletes provide counsel for beginners Joining a new sport in high school is something you have to learn and work at. It can be very intimidating and scary, but there are many ways that you can improve your skills, learn better ways to overcome challenges, and use your time more efficiently. There are a couple of factors that can help improve your chances … Continue reading Senior Advice to New Athletes
Political Reads for 2026 In times when political turmoil feels more intense than ever, young readers seek stories that reflect the complexities of the current world around them. September 2026 brought waves of new releases that educate and inform readers about this very topic. For high school students navigating their own understanding of civic responsibility and social justice, these books offer a chance to explore … Continue reading Books That Make You Think
The Mill Pulls Out All the Stops From October 5th to the 10th, Oakland Mills celebrated its annual homecoming week in full force, celebrating another year of classic Scorpion fun. The week featured the annual traditions of spirit days, the boys’ powderpuff volleyball and girls’ flag football games, a pep rally, the homecoming game, and ended with the highly anticipated dance. In mid-September, the Student … Continue reading hOMecoming 2026!
OM’s freshmen and senior class reflect on their first quarter We caught up with both the seniors and freshmen to get their insight on how their first couple weeks of school have been, what surprised them, and what they are most looking forward to. Starting off strong with senior Kayden Bunting, who is drum major in OM’s notorious marching band. When asked how her first … Continue reading From Firsts to Farewells
A Preview of OM’s Fall Play On November 12th, 13th, and 14th, some of our talented peers will be presenting this year’s fall play: Puffs! Our theater teacher, Ms. Hoffen, chose and directed Puffs, a play inspired by the Harry Potter franchise, originally written by J.K. Rowling. Puffs follows a similar plotline to the original story, but spotlights the Hogwarts house “Hufflepuff.” It’s meant to … Continue reading Puffs!
