Oakland Mills School Happenings | | |
Congratulations to OMHS's Class of 2025! We're so excited for the graduates and all the wonderful adventures that lie ahead of them. Best of luck on their journeys!
This will be the last school newsletter until August. Be sure to check our eNews in case we have announcements about the schools during the summer.
Have a wonderful day!
Brigitta Warren, Village Manager
Amy Carpenter, Events & Administrative Coordinator
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Oakland Mills High School
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HCPSS Pride Prom
June 7, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
Columbia
Open to all HCPSS high school students who are part of or allies to the LGBTQIA+ community. $30/ticket. More info & registration
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OMHS Food Pantry
June 11, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
at OMHS (front parking lot)
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PTSA Givebacks Fundraising
The PTSA has several ways to donate, including an ongoing non-event fundraiser. Find out more about how you can give.
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Sports Schedules
Visit County Sports Zone for schedules and results.
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Oakland Mills Middle School
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OMMS Restaurant Night at Panera Bread
TODAY, June 2, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
16435 Dobbin Rd, Columbia
Flyer
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Main Event Fund Cards to Support OMMS PTSA
Looking to go to Main Event? Before you go, buy a gift card to help support OMMS PTSA. For every $20 card purchased, the PTSA earns $10. More info
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Donate to the PTSA
Support the OMMS PTSA by visiting the OMMS PTSA Givebacks Store to make a direct cash donation.
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OMMS Spiritwear Sale
Ongoing through the end of the school year
Find all of your Oakland Mills Falcons spirit wear and school spirit apparel for youth, women, and men, all in one place at 1st Place Spiritwear.
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Stevens Forest Elementary School
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Spring Concert/PTA SpringFest
June 3, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
SFES
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SFES Judy Center
SFES will soon have its own Judy Center. Find out more.
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College & Career Day - Volunteers Needed
June 12
SFES is looking for volunteers to present at College and Career Day. Do you or someone you know have an exciting career that you would like to speak about to help inspire our students at SFES? If so, please reach out to Mrs. Carlson, School Counselor, at Jennifer_Carlson@hcpss.org if you are interested in volunteering or for more information.
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Talbott Springs Elementary School
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Thunder Hill Elementary School
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PTA Restaurant Night at Philly's Best
June 4, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
5134 Thunder Hill Rd, Columbia
More info
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THES PTA Baltimore Orioles Night
June 11, 6:35 p.m.
Camden Yards
Playing against the Detroit Tigers. Tickets $18.32 each ($8 goes towards the PTA). Use THES PTA Promo Code - Dempsey when purchasing tickets.
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Howard County Public School System
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School Closure Dates
June 6: 3-hour early dismissal
June 16 - 17: 3-hour early dismissal
June 18: Last day/3-hour early dismissal
2025-26 First Day of School: August 25
Emergency/weather closings info
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Virtual Open House: Career Opportunities in Special Education
June 4, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
HCPSS is co-sponsoring a countywide virtual open house, showcasing career opportunities in special education, among other positions. Attendees will gain information about positions and the service delivery model; learn about the application process; and receive details on benefits, support systems, and next steps. Pre-registration is not required.
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Wellness Workshop: How Do Parents Talk to Teens about Substance Use?
June 11, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Held virtually
HCPSS parents/guardians are invited to take part in this free, virtual program to discuss the challenges of youth substance use. Register online
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2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration Now Open
Parents/guardians can now begin the kindergarten enrollment process online for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents/guardians of children who will be five on or before Sept. 1 must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Board of Education Meetings
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June 12, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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June 26, 4:00 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting (no evening session)
Board meetings may be viewed live or on-demand online, and during and after each meeting on Howard County Comcast channel 95 or Verizon channel 42. Upcoming Public Hearings can be found online.
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Oakland Mills Board of Directors
Education Committee
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OMCA Education Committee meeting
Next meeting: TBA
The Oakland Mills Community Association's Education Committee advocates for and assists our schools to ensure students attending schools in the Oakland Mills Cluster have top-quality educational opportunities in diverse, enriching settings. New members always welcome!
For more information contact Oakland Mills Board of Directors, Jonathan Edelson at jledelson.omca@gmail.com.
| | | Community Resources & Announcements | | | Free Summer Meals for Students! | | |
Weekdays, June 23 - August 1
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
*No meals served on Friday, July 4
Nearby locations:
Talbott Springs Elementary School
Thunder Hill Elementary School
East Columbia Library
Open to all children 18 years and younger. No applications, enrollment, or fees required, but children must be present to receive free meals.
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Student volunteers needed for LakeFest 2025!
The Columbia Festival of the Arts (CFA) would like to invite your middle and high school students to support the artists and the festivalgoers at LakeFest 2025. Students must be at least 13 years old and, if under 16, must be accompanied by a parent. Volunteers may help visual artists load and unload their art & supplies and set up their booths or provide relief to artists who need to leave to get lunch or take a quick break. They will have the opportunity to network with artists and hear first-hand accounts of their journeys to becoming an artist and perfecting their craft. Additional info and registration is on the CFA website.
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Volunteers Needed to be Mentors
OhanaHC matches students from OMHS and three other Howard County high schools with adult mentors there to help them reach their chosen goals. More mentors are needed for OMHS students! Interested in helping? Click the button below to find out more.
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Oakland Mills Online (OMO) is an online social learning platform founded by Oakland Mills families to keep our community connected while we are socially isolated.
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Oakland Mills Local Leadership Team's mission is to make the village of Oakland Mills an inclusive, equitable and connected community that values and supports the healthy development of all children, youth and families.
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HC DrugFree provides resources and education on prevention, treatment, recovery, and health and wellness to help Howard County residents develop knowledge and skills to understand and address behavioral health (substance use and mental health) disorders. HC DrugFree website
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Oakland Mills United (OMU) is a community group started by recent OMHS graduates that advocates for the OM community and its schools and offers tutoring and college help. OMCA is a proud partner with OMU.
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Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry
June 11, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Free, no contact.
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Columbia Community Care
Free Supplies & Food Distribution
Saturdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Locations and info
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Free Student Meals
Click HERE to learn more and apply.
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Oakland Mills United
Free tutoring and help understanding the college process HERE.
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The Howard County MultiService Center Free Grab-and-Go Meals
Mons. & Weds.: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Third Sat.: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MORE INFO
If you are in need of food and cannot get to the center please call 410-313-0220 to schedule an appointment.
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Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry
Donations Accepted at The Other Barn, Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
See details, including a list of needed items HERE. Donations always welcome! No expired food please! Donate in-person at OMHS on the second Wednesday of the month, make a monetary donation, or order donations through the pantry's Amazon Wishlist. More info.
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AOK Mentoring & Tutoring: Tutors Needed!
Would you like to be a volunteer mentor-tutor who supports Howard County elementary and middle school students? Are you a trustworthy adult who can commit to one school year of service for a student? A-Ok would love to meet you! Find the next A-Ok info session on the A-Ok website.
AOK News: A-Ok Mentoring-Tutoring, Inc. has rebranded and has a name and logo! The new name is AOK Mentoring & Tutoring, with a new tagline for the AOK acronym: All Our Kids.
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Oakland Mills United
Tutors needed! More info HERE.
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