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CONGRATULATIONS,
CLASS of 2023!
All your hard work and perseverance has paid off! We know you'll go great places. Best wishes on all your endeavors!
Brigitta Warren, Village Manager
Amy Carpenter, Administrative Assistant
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Oakland Mills High School
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Congratulations to OMHS for receiving HCPSS's 2023 Sportsmanship Cup! | Congratulations to OMHS Outdoor Track & Field Girls and Boys Teams on winning the State 2A titles! "Oakland Mills track and field program became just the third program in MPSSAA history to see both their boys and girls win back-to-back outdoor state championships over the same two consecutive seasons, and first to do it in 38 years." (HoCo HS Sports Almanac) | |
OMHS Food Pantry Distribution
June 28, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
at OMHS (front parking lot)
More info. Donations accepted at The Other Barn, Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See donations box below for details.
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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.
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Fine Arts Performance Schedules
Click the Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) orange box below to see a calendar of OMHS fine arts events.
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Spring Sports Schedules
Spring sports are in full swing at OMHS! Visit County Sports Zone for schedules and scores.
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Oakland Mills Middle School
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8th Grade Dance - Volunteers & Donations Needed!
June 9, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
OMMS
Hosted by the OMMS PTSA. If you'd like to volunteer or bring snacks, sign up HERE or help with monetary donations.
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8th Grade Visit to OMHS
June 6, during school
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Falcon Fest Carnival
June 7, during school
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8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 8, evening
OMHS
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OMMS PTSA Donations
Support OMMS by donating to the PTSA! Please click HERE to donate.
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Stevens Forest Elementary School
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SFES College and Career Day: Volunteers Needed!
June 8th
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.
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SFES PTA Meeting
June 5, 7:00 p.m.
Held virtually
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PTA SpringFest and Spring Band, String, and Chorus Concert
June 6, 6:00 p.m.
Games, vendors, student performances, and more!
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SFES Kindergarten Registration Info
Click HERE.
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Order your Brick Today!
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Stevens Forest Elementary School, the SFES PTA is pleased to announce the sale of personalized, engraved bricks that will be permanently installed to commemorate the memories of the students and families. More info.
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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.
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Talbott Springs Elementary School
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TSES Summer Kickoff Party
June 2, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
At TSES
Bring chairs or a blanket and come enjoy some music, crafts, and fun! There will be food available for purchase from food trucks, and all TSES students will receive a ticket for a free Kona Ice! The Scholastic Book Fair will offer ‘buy one get one free’ books, and there will be a raffle to benefit TSES' Blessings in a Backpack program. Tickets can be purchased at the event with chances to win Six Flag family tickets, Bowlero passes, Kidstrong membership, gift cards, and more. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up HERE.
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Casey Cares Pajama Drive
Now through June 9
TSES will be collecting new, two-piece pajamas in all children sizes for Casey Cares. Adult sizes for teens and infant sizes are always the biggest needs. For more information about PJ Drive for Casey Cares click here.
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2023-24 Pre-K & Kindergarten Enrollment
See the TSES page on enrollment.
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TSES Sunshine Snack Cart Request
Show your appreciation for the TSES staff! Sign up and details HERE.
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Thunder Hill Elementary School
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THES Garden Maintenance
The PTA is looking for volunteers to keep the THES garden going during the summer. Please use this link to sign up to help water the garden for one week.
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PTA Meeting
June 1, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
THES Media Center
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THES Community Circles
June 10, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Adopted from indigenous communities, peace circles bring individuals together in a way that builds trust and creates opportunities for honest communication, connection, collaboration, and mutual understanding. We are offering this circle as a fun way for families to engage in community building with one another.
Breakfast will be served from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., and childcare will be provided.
Thunder Hill Community Circle Interest Form
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Howard County Public School System
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Free Summer Meals
June 21 through August 4
(on days when schools are open)
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
TSES and OMMS
Click button below for more info, including other locations.
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School Closure Dates
June 7: Schools close 3 hours early
June 12 & 13: Schools close 3 hours early
June 14: Last day of school (close 3 hours early)
August 28: First day school 2023-24
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Register by 6/1/23 for 2023-24 Bus Service
Families whose students are eligible for HCPSS-provided transportation are required to register by 6/1/23 to receive bus service for the coming 2023-2024 school year. Families who reside in non-transportation areas and those who have students who receive transportation as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan do not need to take any action.
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Board of Education Meetings
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June 8, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
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June 22, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Hybrid meetings are virtual and in-person (more info) and will be streamed live/viewed on the HCPSS board website or on Comcast channel 95/Verizon 42 in Howard County.
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Oakland Mills Board of Directors
Education Committee
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OMCA Education Committee meeting
Next meeting: June 27, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid, in-person at The Other Barn and online on Zoom.
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.
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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 28, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Free, no contact. More info.
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Columbia Community Care
Free Supplies & Food Distribution
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations and info
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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 ~ Spanish Flyer
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! 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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Oakland Mills United
Tutors needed! More info HERE.
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Blessings in a Backpack at Talbott Springs ES
The Blessings in a Backpack program continues to help TSES students this school year. Donate HERE.
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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.
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