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

Nomtai KurmiApril 1, 2025October 30, 2025Leave a comment

2024-25, News

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

Kamari ShearinApril 1, 2025October 30, 2025Leave a comment

News

Paid Parking Coming to OM

OM Students Will Have to Pay for Parking in the Upcoming School Year Many students in Howard County pay for the ability to park in their school lot; however, Oakland Mills students have had the privilege of free parking in recent years. This will change in the upcoming school year due to overpopulation and lack of space. Our school population will be increasing by 15%, … Continue reading Paid Parking Coming to OM

Juel CollinsApril 1, 2024March 12, 2024Leave a comment

News

HCPSS Phone Ban Starting Next Year! by BO Omidiran

Will this motivate students to focus more on their academics? According to the Howard County Board of Education, students will no longer have the privilege to bring their phones to schools starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The Board of Education has decided to create this new rule because there has been a severe decline in students’ academic performance for the past few school years. … Continue reading HCPSS Phone Ban Starting Next Year! by BO Omidiran

The ScrollApril 1, 2024May 23, 2024Leave a comment

Sports

Lamar Jackson Traded to Bears by Isaiah Johnson

Heartbreak for Baltimore It is the NFL offseason, which means trades, free agency, and the NFL draft. Like every year, many players will find new homes with new teams next season. With this comes shocking news out of Baltimore. Ravens star Quarterback and reigning MVP Lamar Jackson has been traded to the Chicago Bears for QB Justin Fields and a haul of draft picks. The … Continue reading Lamar Jackson Traded to Bears by Isaiah Johnson