Important News

OMMS Media Center

The media center is now open for contactless checkout! OMMS media center books can be picked up or dropped off on Wednesday's from 8am to 2:30pm outside the school. Find available books at the OMMS Public Access Catalog (PAC) Use this form to request books for checkout . Once the request is ready, students will receive a Canvas Inbox message…

FREE Middle School Homework Help

AST is a student led education program including small class instruction, one-on-one tutoring and other community services. In a collaborative effort with the HCPSS and Howard County government, one of its branches, AST Shine, has strived to close opportunity gaps among minority and disadvantaged students. AST is offering free one-on-one homework help for all middle school students. Students may receive…

Restorative Justice Survey/ Encuesta de justicia restaurativa

Oakland Mills Middle School has been working towards developing a Restorative Justice culture. These efforts have been in collaboration with the Restorative Justice Partnership, Howard County Education Association (HCEA) , and the HCPSS Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion From October 12 - 31, students, staff, and families (separate surveys for each) will have an opportunity to provide valued input…

OMMS expectations on behavior during Virtual Learning

As we continue with virtual learning, we would like to share with you OMMS expectations on behavior during class: Adhere to HCPSS Student Code of Conduct , especially paying attention to Policy 8080 Responsible Use Technology and Social Media and other relevant HCPSS policies. Follow the school’s values of Ready, Responsible and Respectful Ready - have necessary materials, google meet…

Recovery of Learning Packets

Recovery of Learning: Purpose and Submission Students who received one or more ‘Incomplete(s)’ on the 2019-2020 Quarter 4 report card were issued summer "Recovery of Learning" summer packets to complete. Completion of subject(s) in this packet will ensure that your child has worked through all of the standards that were taught and reviewed during distance learning and will result in…

Virtual MATH MAP Testing

On Wednesday, October 14th, students will be taking Math MAP. Students have the option to attend one of the testing sessions scheduled for 9:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm. If your student is enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry during the 20-21 school year, then they are exempt from taking the Math MAP assessment. A Google Meet Code for Math MAP will be…

Free Flu Vaccine Clinics/Clínicas de vacunas gratuitas

HCPSS once again will offer free flu shots for students. Flu clinics will be held at various school locations throughout the county, October 7-14. Registration is required and open through September 30, during which staff will schedule an appointment at the clinic of their choice. Register online at www.vaccineconsent.com . Flu clinics will take place outdoors and will utilize a…

New Food Pantry / Nueva Despensa de Alimentos

The Howard County MultiService Center is now open to serve the community! To protect both clients and staff, food items are pre-packaged in "grab and go" bags. If you are in need of food and cannot get to the center during operational hours, call 410-313-0220 (voice/relay) to schedule an appointment. The MSC Food Pantry service is only available to Howard…

School Supply Giveaway/ Suministro escolar ¡regalar!

The following locations will be distributing free school supplies. Date: Saturday, September 5th, 2020 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Locations: North Laurel Community Center. 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel, MD 20723 East Columbia Library/50+ Center. 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045 Howard Crossing Apartments. 8732 Town and Country Blvd, Ellicott City, MD 21043 These will be a grab and go…

Materials Collection

SY 2019 – 2020 Material Collection Attention rising 7th and 8th grade families and students who attended Oakland Mills Middle School last year: Please read the information below regarding dropping off materials your child still has at home from the 2019-2020 school year. Before we can issue Chromebooks, instruments and other materials for this upcoming school year, we need to…