Oakland Mills School Happenings | | |
As we get closer to the end of the school, we want to thank our fantastic teachers and staff, who help our OM students succeed. You truly are the potters forming the clay. Thanks for molding and sometimes re-molding with such patience and vision!
Have a lovely day!
Brigitta Warren, Village Manager
Amy Carpenter, Events & Administrative Coordinator
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Oakland Mills High School
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OMHS Food Pantry
May 20, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
OMHS Front Entrance
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OMHS Graduation
May 28, 3:00 p.m.
Merriweather Post Pavilion
More info
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Last Day for Seniors
HCPSS seniors' last day of school will be Tuesday, May 26 (note that this has changed from the previous date due to additional inclement weather days), with the last day of exams and activities on Friday, May 22. For non-Seniors, the last day of school is still June 18.
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Oakland Mills Middle School
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Spring Choir Concert
May 13, 6:30 p.m.
OMHS Auditorium
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OMMS Spring Orchestra/Band Concert
May 14, 6:30 p.m.
OMHS Auditorium
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OMMS Restaurant Night at Big Greek Cafe
May 18, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
8874 McGaw Rd., Columbia
No flier needed, just a big appetite!
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OMMS PTSA Givebacks
Want to donate to the OMMS PTSA? Visit the PTSA's Givebacks page to find out how.
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OMMS Music Department Donations
Feeling generous? All donations support the OMMS students of the arts including OMMS band, orchestra, and vocal music programs. Any contribution is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible. Donate HERE.
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Stevens Forest Elementary School
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Choir Concert
May 13, 6:30 p.m.
OMHS Auditorium
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SFES Bingo Night
May 21, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
SFES
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SFES PTA Spring Fest & Concert
June 9, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
SFES
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SFES Judy Center
The Judy Center Early Learning Hub connects families with high-quality, comprehensive, full-day, full-year early education services, promoting school readiness for children ages 0 to 5. Its goals are to serve students and families within the school's boundaries. Would you like to learn more about the SFES Judy Center? Call 410-313-8245, or fill out this form or in Spanish - Spanish Interest Form
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Talbott Springs Elementary School
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PTA Officers Needed!
Want to get involved? The TSES PTA needs you! Interested in applying for an officer position or learning more?
Email: PTA_officers@tsespta.org
Form: https://tinyurl.com/TSESPTANom26
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TSES Preschool
Will your child be 3 years old by September 1, 2026? If so, they can be part of TSES's Learn Together Program. Preschool classes are 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) from 8:35 to 11:15 a.m. More info. Questions? call the front office or email Mrs. Lauer at alauer@hcpss.org.
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TSES Sunshine Cart Donations Needed!
The Sunshine Committee would love your help in showering TSES's amazing staff with monthly treats! Please consider donating individually wrapped snacks and/or drinks. Donations can be dropped off at the front office Prefer not to shop? Monetary donations are also welcome. Please send checks or money orders (payable to Talbott Springs Elementary School) in a sealed envelope marked Attention: Sunshine Committee. If you have any questions, please contact patricia_cristiani@hcpss.org.
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Thunder Hill Elementary School
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THES Restaurant Night at Pub Dog
May 19, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
8865 Stanford Blvd #101, Columbia
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Thunder Hill Career Fair - Volunteers Still Needed!
May 20 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
THES
Sign up to volunteer HERE.
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Choral Concert
May 21, 6:30 p.m.
THES
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Orchestra Concert
May 26, 6:30 p.m.
THES
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Band Concert
May 28, 6:30 p.m.
THES
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Thunderbirds SOAR Cart: Donations Needed!
If you would like to donate an item, you can use this Amazon Wish List to have items sent directly to our school. Thank you for your consideration and generosity! -- THES SOAR Team
https://a.co/240ihGJ
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Howard County Public School System
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School Closure Dates
New closures and openings due to inclement weather days.
May 14: OPEN full day (early dismissal before)
May 25: CLOSED (Memorial Day)
May 27: CLOSED
June 8: OPEN full day (early dismissal before)
June 11-15: OPEN full day (early dismissal before)
June 16-18: 3-hr EARLY DISMISSAL (was closed)
Updated Last Day of School: June 18
Emergency/weather closings info
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Board of Education Meetings
Upcoming Regular Meetings:
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May 19, 4 & 7 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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June 11, 4 p.m. – Special Board Meeting & Educational Facility Master Plan Presentation
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.
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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.
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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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CAREAPP makes it easy to find and connect with over 2,500 Howard County programs for food, health, housing, transportation, education, employment assistance, and more.
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The Grassroots Day Resource Center at Leola Dorsey is located at:
10390 Guilford Road, Suite A
Jessup, MD
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FindHelp.org's Listings of Food Pantry Programs in Columbia
Click HERE
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CAREAPP
Find services for food, health, housing, transportation, education, employment assistance, and more. Click HERE for info.
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Howard County Food Connections Map
Interactive tool to help you find low-cost, accessible food and nutrition resources in the County. Also find transit routes/stops. Click HERE.
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Howard County Food Bank
Shop for the Foods YOU want at the Howard County Food Bank. All shopping trips are family-choice. Fresh items such as milk, eggs, hygiene products, meats, produce are all on hand each time. Families who may qualify should visit www.CAC-HC.org (Community Action Council website) or call 410-313-6440 for more details.
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Howard County Multiservice Center Food Pantry
9900 Washington Blvd, Suite 1, Laurel
Mondays & Wednesdays
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Third Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
More info: English, Spanish
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What to Do If You Are Laid Off
Losing a job can be a devastating experience. What to Do If You Are Laid Off is a new resource from the Office of Consumer Protection which provides helpful tips and links for people facing job loss. Howard County is offering resources for people affected by federal job loss - reach out to hocohelp@howardcountymd.gov for assistance.
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Columbia Community Care
Free food and goods for those in need. Volunteers and donations welcome. For food distribution dates and location and other information please visit the CCC website for details.
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Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry
May 20, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Free, no contact.
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Free Student Meals
Click HERE to learn more and apply.
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Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals once a week for seniors, as well as support and safety-net services. To learn more about services or to donate/volunteer, click HERE.
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Community Action Council Assistance
Community Action Council offers housing assistance, energy assistance, food assistance, and early childhood education. Visit www.cac-hc.org to learn more. Get support or get involved now by calling 410-313-6440.
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Discounts for Food Deliveries
This article by the Associated Press/WBALTV lists companies offering discounts and/or free delivery for SNAP beneficiaries, including free delivery from food banks.
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Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
8990 Old Annapolis Road, Suite A , Columbia
Call: 410-531-6677 or 410-531-6006
24 Hour Hotline: Dial 988
grassrootscrisis.org
Telephone counseling, free walk-in counseling, a 24-hour suicide hotline, Mobile Crisis Team, and a Runaway Teen Program that provides crisis intervention for runaway youth and their families. The emergency shelter will still be open at its location, 6700 Freetown Road. All services are free. Marylanders with mental health or substance use issues are encouraged to call 988 to reach help.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988.
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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! Items can be dropped off in the front office during school hours, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm. Monetary donations are also welcome 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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