Oakland Mills School Happenings

April 10, 2023 | Issue 126

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We hope you've had a wonderful spring break! Schools are back in session tomorrow, with lots of great performances, sports games, and exciting year-end happenings. Be sure to check out each school below to learn more. And, as always, there are many opportunities to give.


Enjoy the blossoms and blooms!


Brigitta Warren, Village Manager

Amy Carpenter, Administrative Assistant

Oakland Mills High School

HCPSS Shredfest

April 18, 7:00 p.m.

Wilde Lake HS

OMHS performs at the HCPSS high school guitar festival

OMHS Spring Music Concert

April 25 & 26, 7:00 p.m.

OMHS Auditorium

OMHS Food Pantry Distribution

April 26, 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.

OMHS Prom

April 29, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.

M&T Bank Stadium

More info

OMHS Spring Dance Concert

May 5 & 6, 7:00 p.m.

OMHS Auditorium

OMHS Spring Showcase

May 10, 7:00 p.m.

OMHS

OMHS Graduation - Save the Date!

May 31, 11:00 a.m.

Merriweather Post Pavilion

More Info

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.

Fine Arts Performance Schedules

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

Spring Sports Schedules

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

More Info
OMHS PTSA
OMHS Fine Arts Boosters
OMHS Boosters
Oakland Mills Middle School

PTSA Meeting

April 17, 7:00 p.m.

OMMS Spring Musical: Moana

April 19, 20, & 21, 6:30 p.m.

OMMS Auditorium

Tickets

OMMS PTSA Donations

Support OMMS by donating to the PTSA! Please click HERE to donate. 

OMMS PTSA Facebook Page
Stevens Forest Elementary School

SFES Staff Breakfast: Donations Needed!

Help spread sunshine to SFES's wonderful staff! The PTA will be providing the staff with breakfast on Wednesday, April 12.

Please review the available slots here: https://bit.ly/Q3StaffBreakfast and click on the button to sign up. Items can be sent in to the Front Office on Tuesday, April 11. If this date doesn't work for you, please include an email address and/or phone number so you can be contacted about having your items dropped off to Sylvia or picked up.

Contact: Sylvia Hennessie, PTA Recording Secretary: sylvia.hennessie@gmail.com

SFES PTA Spring Movie Night

April 14, 6:00 p.m.

SFES PTA Meeting

April 17, 7:00 p.m.

Held Virtually

SFES Nothing Bundt Cake Restaurant Night

May 2

SFES Spring Math & Reading Night/PTA Bingo Night

May 9

Math & Reading, 6:00 p.m.

Bingo, 7:00 p.m.

SFES

SFES Kindergarten Registration Info

Click HERE.

Volunteers Needed! SFES College and Career Day, 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 if you are interested in volunteering or for more information.

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.

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.

SFES PTA
Talbott Springs Elementary School

TSES Academic Night

April 13, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

See flyer

TSES Field Day

April 20

Rain date: April 28

TSES PTA Meeting 

April 20, 6:15 p.m.

TSES Three Rivers Plant Company Fundraiser

Now through April 24

Order HERE.

2023-24 Pre-K & Kindergarten Enrollment

See the TSES page on enrollment.

TSES Sunshine Snack Cart Request

Show your appreciation for the TSES staff! Sign up and details HERE.

TSES PTA
Thunder Hill Elementary School

THES Community-wide Yard Sale

April 15, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Rain date: April 22

at THES

THES Restaurant Night at Noodles and Company

April 20, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.

6191 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia

THES PTA
Howard County Public School System

School Closure Dates

April 21: Schools closed

May 19: Schools closed

May 29: Schools closed (Memorial Day)

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)


Inclement Weather Info

Click HERE

44th Annual Howard County Public Schools System K-12 Spring Exhibition

Now through April 20

Mall in Columbia

Featuring artwork of students from around the school system, including from our own OM schools.

Class of 2023 Graduations

May 18th through June 1st, 2023

HCPSS has confirmed the window for the 2023 high school graduations. Ceremonies will be held in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held at the school.

Board of Education Meetings

  • April 13, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Regularly Scheduled Meeting
  • April 27, 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.

Oakland Mills Board of Directors
Education Committee

Virtual OMCA Education Committee meeting

Next meeting: April 25, 6:00 p.m.


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.

Community Resources
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.

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 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.
Need Help?

Oakland Mills High School Food Pantry

April 26, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Free, no contact. More info.

Columbia Community Care

Free Supplies & Food Distribution

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to Noon

Locations and info

Free Student Meals
Click HERE to apply.
Oakland Mills United
Free tutoring and help understanding the college process HERE.

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.

Donate or Volunteer

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.

Oakland Mills United
Tutors needed! More info HERE.

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.