OMLLT Job & Career Fair

January 20th, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

OMHS

The Oakland Mills Local Leadership Team will host its 5th Annual OMLLT Job and Career fair for the students of Oakland Mills High School. For more info and registration, click HERE. 

String-a-palooza

January 30th & February 1st, 7:00 p.m.

OMHS Auditorium

From elementary schools to middle schools to OMHS, all of the OM Cluster strings come together across two great nights.

Help Needed for Concessions

The OMHS Boosters need volunteers to help run concessions during games. Click HERE to sign up.

OMHS's 50th Anniversary

The 2023-2024 school year will mark the 50th anniversary of OMHS! The school will be assembling a team of OMHS staff, students, and community members to come together and plan our year long celebration for next school year. If you are interested in participating in the planning please send an email to jeffrey_fink@hcpss.org. Stay tuned for meeting dates.

OMHS Alumnus & Track Star Judson Lincoln Jr. in Columbia Inspired Magazine

Read about Judson Lincoln Jr. and his family, including his father, OMCA employee Judd Lincoln. Two articles HERE and HERE.

OMHS Food Pantry Distribution

January 25th, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

at OMHS (front parking lot)

Directions and procedures HERE.

Donations accepted at The Other Barn, Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See donations box below for details.

FAB Restaurant Night at Panda Express

February 8th, 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6455 Dobbin Rd, Suite 32, Columbia

Fine Arts Performance Schedules

Click the Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) orange box below to see a calendar of OMHS fine arts events.

Winter Sports Schedules

Winter sports are in full swing at OMHS! Visit County Sports Zone for schedules and scores.

Help spread sunshine to SFES's awesome staff!

The PTA will be providing the staff with a continental style breakfast on January 25th. If you are able to contribute, please sign up HERE. Items can be sent in to the front office on January 24th. If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia Hennessie (PTA Recording Secretary) at sylvia.hennessie@gmail.com.

SFES Winter Concert/PTA Art Night

January 26th, 6:00 p.m.

OMHS

Band, chorus, & strings.

Restaurant Night at Jason’s Deli

February 7th, 5:00 p.m.

8874 McGaw Rd, Columbia

SFES PTA Meeting

February 13th, 7:00 p.m.

Held Virtually

Lunch & Recess Monitors Needed

Full or part time. Please see below for additional details and email Mrs. Carter at kathleen_carter@hcpss.org for more information. 

• Start Date: Once interviewed, cleared to work through HCPSS the job will work through the duration of the school year
• Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Hourly Pay Rate: $14.00

Apply HERE.

SFES Staff Treats

Looking for a way to support the staff? Help the PTA keep the staff lounge stocked with snacks and coffee. Follow this link to purchase an item from the Amazon Wish List and the item will be mailed right to the school.

TSES PTA Meeting 

January 19th, 6:15 p.m.

TSES Sunshine Snack Cart Request

The TSES Sunshine Committee wants to shower TSES's wonderful staff with treats! Please help us show our appreciation by donating some drinks and/or snacks (individually wrapped). Sign up HERE. Donations can be dropped off with the front office. No time to shop, no problem. Please send in a monetary donation (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 Michelle Humphrey at michelle_humphrey@hcpss.org. 

TODAY! Restaurant Night At Philly’s Best

January 18th, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

5134 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia

Carry out only. Bring in this flyer, show it on your phone, or just mention you are here to support this fundraiser and 20%of the proceeds will be donated to the organization.

THES PTA Meeting

February 2nd, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Virtual OMCA Education Committee meeting

Next meeting: Jan. 24 meeting to be rescheduled, new date tba.

The Oakland Mills Community Association's Education Committee supports and advocates for all Oakland Mills schools and county-wide on a variety of issues. All interested individuals are welcome to join the conversation!

For more information contact Oakland Mills Board of Directors Chair and OMCA Education Committee Chair Jonathan Edelson at jledelson.omca@gmail.com.

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.

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

Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry

January 25th, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Free, no contact. See the OMHS block for more info.

Columbia Community Care

Free Supplies & Food Distribution

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to Noon

Locations and info

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 ~ Spanish Flyer 

If you are in need of food and cannot get to the center please call 410-313-0220 to schedule an appointment.

Blessings in a Backpack at Talbott Springs ES

The Blessings in a Backpack program continues to help TSES students this school year. Donate HERE.

A-Ok 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.