For the first time in 53 years, humans will travel to the Moon The last time humans traveled to the Moon was the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972, over 53 years ago. Since then, space shuttles have flown, orbital stations have been built, and robots have been sent to the farthest reaches of the solar system, but no human has left low Earth orbit. … Continue reading Artemis II: Back to the Moon and Beyond
Class Ideas to Spice Up Your Schedule Even though it’s not even 2025 yet, it is scheduling season! Scheduling season is the time of the year when you decide your fate for the next school year, no pressure, right? You’ll most likely be set with all your core classes – math, science, social studies, english, health, and P.E. But as you complete core requirements, you’ll … Continue reading Electives Spotlight
By: Angelina Gutierrez Vasquez OMHS students should be concerned about climate change as it affects their community. What exactly is climate change? Climate change is the long-term shift of temperatures and weather patterns. Some of these shifts are natural, like the changing of the seasons. But ever since the 1800’s, the main factor for climate change has been human activities. Things like burning fossil fuels … Continue reading What Exactly is Climate Change?
By: Amy Dominguez Researchers from the University of Arizona have announced on November 11, 2021, that an asteroid may be a long-lost piece of the moon. The name of this asteroid or mini-moon is Kamo’ Oalewa. Kamo’ Oalewa is a quasi-satellite meaning that it orbits around the sun, but remains close to Earth. Kamo’ Oalewa was discovered in Hawaii in 2016 by the PanSTARRS telescope. … Continue reading WATCH OUT… Or Not?
By: Gabriela Sorto and Esmeralda Tovar-Puga Meet Ms. Rosenberg, one of the wonderful new staff at Oakland Mills this year! She previously taught in Chesterfield, Virginia, and now teaches at OM! She came to OM wondering how it would feel like to teach older students since she used to teach middle schoolers. So far she loves this school, the students, and the energy here. Throughout … Continue reading Give a Warm Welcome to Ms. Rosenberg!
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