Monthly Archives: January 2020

January 31 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

If any 8th graders would like to sign up for Intro to Television Production, please see Ms. Salmon for an application.

Cheer Tryouts – Info meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria. 

Science club is Tuesday, Feb. 4th from 3:15 to 4:00pm.

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school   Ads must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Good luck to our wrestling teams in their Metro tournament at Hoover High School tonight and tomorrow.

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school
Attachments (7)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Feb 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

January 30 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Art Club will not meet this week.

Book Olympiad resumes practice this week every Tues/Thurs. 3-4 p.m. in C4. Pick up at door #4 under bus canopy.   

If any 8th graders would like to sign up for Intro to Television Production, please see Ms. Salmon for an application.

Cheer Tryouts – Info meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria. 

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school   Ads must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

Science club is rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4th from 3:15 to 4:00pm.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Attachments (7)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Feb 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

OM Hall of Fame Event

Last chance! OM Hall of Fame Ticket Sales staying open through tomorrow.  An event that celebrates OMMS and OMHS.  Only two sponsor tables and 20 seats remaining to be sold.  Don’t wait until after to hear about a night of delicious dinner, great music and fun!  Be a part of the celebration!  Purchase tickets now at https://gofan.co/app/events/78540

The Booster Club has organized several activities around HOF weekend.

Friday evening (1/31) is senior night for both our boys and girls basketball teams.  Seniors will be recognized between the 2 varsity games.  At halftime of the boys’ game, we will introduce all of the HoF inductees.  

Saturday morning (2/1) at 10:00 am, baseball, softball & soccer programs will each be hosting alumni games with intrasquad scrimmages to follow.  The softball/baseball concession stand will be in full swing to serve lunch to all attendees.  We expect 300+ and will have local media coverage at the events.   

Saturday evening at 6:00 the HOF Celebration at OLV will put the perfect wrap on the weekend.  We will have dinner, dancing, both a silent and floor auction and the induction ceremony.    

Inductees to be honored are as follows: David Dahl-Colorado Rockies; Toni Payne-Sevilla FC; Chandler Hoffman- Birmingham Legion FC; Clark Powell; Donald McMahon; 2001 Women’s Softball State Championship Team; 2005  Men’s Soccer State Championship Team

This an adult only event so get a babysitter and come support our first annual HOF.  

January 29 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Art Club will not meet this week.

Book Olympiad resumes practice this week every Tues/Thurs. 3-4 p.m. in C4. Pick up at door #4 under bus canopy.   

FCA will meet tomorrow morning at 7:15am in the Sports Building.

If any 8th graders would like to sign up for Intro to Television Production, please see Ms. Salmon for an application.

Cheer Tryouts – Info meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria. 

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school   Ads must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school


Attachments (8)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

Teen Feb 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

January 28 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Art Club will not meet this week.

8th Grade Students–be SURE to turn in your high school course selection form to your World History Class tomorrow for the High School Counselors. It MUST be signed by a parent or guardian! High School Counselors will be here to collect the forms and answer any questions you may have about your 9th grade classes.

The FINAL What Do You Need Wednesday sale will take place tomorrow during lunch.  So bring your money and stock up on any supplies you might need for the remainder of the year.  Items range from $1 to $5.

Book Olympiad resumes practice this week every Tues/Thurs. 3-4 p.m. in C4. Pick up at door #4 under bus canopy.   

Debate team will meet outside Mrs. Gunnels room A-21 at 2:30 today.  Mrs. Bolt will meet you at Samford.

Science club is cancelled for today.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

The FINAL What Do You Need Wednesday sale will take place tomorrow during lunch.  Bring your money and stock up on any supplies you might need for the remainder of the year.  Items range from $1 to $5.

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-schoolAds must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Good luck to our 7th grade girls’ basketball team as they begin Metro today vs. @ Homewood beginning at 4:30pm.  Good luck to our 8th grade girls’ basketball team as they continue Metro play against Mt. Brook @ Homewood beginning at 6pm.

Good luck to our boys basketball teams as they begin Metro today.  7th grade will play Pizitz at Pizitz beginning at 5:15 and 8th grade will play Pizitz beginning at Hewitt at 6:30 p.m.

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

As many of you know this is the 20th anniversary of the opening of OMHS.  The Athletic Booster Club has established our first ever Athletic Hall Of Fame to recognize outstanding teams and individuals throughout the twenty year history of OMHS.   A banquet will be held in their honor on February 1 at 6:00 p.m. at OLV.  Tickets may be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/events/78540  All proceeds go to Oak Mountain athletics.  
The Booster Club has organized several activities around HOF weekend.

Friday evening (1/31) is senior night for both our boys and girls basketball teams.  Seniors will be recognized between the 2 varsity games.  At halftime of the boys’ game, we will introduce all of the HoF inductees.  

(2)    Saturday morning (2/1) at 10:00 am, baseball, softball & soccer programs will each be hosting alumni games with intrasquad scrimmages to follow.  The softball/baseball concession stand will be in full swing to serve lunch to all attendees.  We expect 300+ and will have local media coverage at the events.   

(3)    Saturday evening at 6:00 the HOF Celebration at OLV will put the perfect wrap on the weekend.  We will have dinner, dancing, both a silent and floor auction and the induction ceremony.    


Inductees to be honored are as follows: David Dahl-Colorado Rockies; Toni Payne-Sevilla FC; Chandler Hoffman- Birmingham Legion FC; Clark Powell; Donald McMahon; 2001 Women’s Softball State Championship Team; 2005  Men’s Soccer State Championship Team


This an adult only event so get a babysitter and come support our first annual HOF.  

Oak Mountain High School

5476 Caldwell Mill Road

Birmingham, AL 35242

2011 National Blue Ribbon School

Attachments (7)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

January 27 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Pre-Algebra math team practice will be tomorrow at 7:20 in D-8.

SGA will meet tomorrow at 7:20 in A17. Please wear SGA T-shirt. 

Phase 1 will meet today after school. Pick up is at 4:15.

Science club will meet tomorrow from 3:15 until 4:30.

Art Club will not meet this week.

JUNA members should go to Mrs Higg’s room for a few minutes during advisory today for a group picture.

Congratulations to our robotics teams that competed in the Bumpus Robotics Tournament this weekend.  Team A won the Teamwork Challenge and Team J won the Robot Skills Award!  With the skills scores, these 2 teams are ranked in the top 10% in the world!!  Team A:  Jack S, Jacob C, Charlotte H, Ashley L; Team J:  Carter A, Cecil F, Andrew F, Mabrey W

Congratulations to our JUNA team:  Belize won Honorable Mention for Best Presentation; Brazil won Best Project Board, Girl Delegate winner and their resolution passed out of committee; Ireland won Honorable Mention for Best Resolution and their resolution passed out of committee and in the General Assembly.  Also congratulations to Anna H. and Peyton N. for being Erin McPherson Leadership finalists.

Congratulations to our show choirs in the Capital City Classic this past weekend: Showcase won 1st Place in the Women’s Division; Class Act earned 2nd Place in the Class A Division; Sophia L. won Best Soloist within a show. 

Congrats to the following students who auditioned and were selected for the Alabama All State Band and District 4 Honor Band this weekend:  Will J – All State, Kayla O and Jennifer L- All State Alternate; District Honor Band – Aldyn F, Kayla O, Anna H, Sarah F, Micah M, Isaac F, Jennifer L, Will J, Abby Y, Andrew F, Matthew D and AJ S.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

After reviewing the sales from the past few weeks, Academic Partners announces the FINAL What Do You Need Wednesday Sale will be Wednesday, January 29.  Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped with the sales. Make sure your students stock up on any items they might need the rest of the year at next week’s FINAL sale.

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-schoolAds must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

Upcoming 9th graders Parent Meeting/Course selection tonight at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS.  If you have any questions, please call OMHS at (205) 682-5200.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Good luck to our 8th grade girls’ basketball team as they begin Metro today vs. Hewitt Trussville @ Homewood beginning at 4:30pm.

Student-athletes who attended physical day will receive their physical back today in PE. It is very important that you return this form to your parents for them to upload to DragonFly Max.

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school 


Attachments (8)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

DragonFly MAX (2).pdf206 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

January 24 Announcements

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ students have only this week to turn in The Hunger Games. Go to their blogs for required information. 

Cheer Tryout Info Meeting – This will take place on Monday, February 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria.  Packets are available for pick up from Ms. Salmon/Ms. Toretta’s room (D4/B21)

Dance tryout packets are now available from Mrs. Bishop in room C-9.

Phase 1 will meet Monday, Jan. 27th. Pick up is at 4:15.

Science club will be Tuesday, January 28th from 3:15 until 4:30.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

After reviewing the sales from the past few weeks, Academic Partners announces the FINAL What Do You Need Wednesday Sale will be Wednesday, January 29.  Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped with the sales. Make sure your students stock up on any items they might need the rest of the year at next week’s FINAL sale.
Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-schoolAds must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

Upcoming 9th graders Parent Meeting/Course selection Monday, January 27 at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS.  If you have any questions, please call OMHS at (205) 682-5200.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Student-athletes who attended physical day will receive their physical back on Friday in PE. Parents should upload to DragonFly Max. For those who do not have a DragonFly Max account, instructions for creating an account are attached. 

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school 


Attachments (9)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

DragonFly MAX (2).pdf206 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Student Ads 1.docx11 KB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

January 23 Announcements

Deadline for yearbook payments has been extended and will be accepted through this Friday, January 24th.

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ students have only this week to turn in The Hunger Games. Go to their blogs for required information. 

Cheer Tryout Info Meeting – This will take place on Monday, February 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria.  Packets are available for pick up from Ms. Salmon/Ms. Toretta’s room (D4/B21)

Dance tryout packets are now available from Mrs. Bishop in room C-9.

Phase 1 will meet Monday, Jan. 27th. Pick up is at 4:15.

Science club will be Tuesday, January 28th from 3:15 until 4:30.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the OMMS FCCLA cook-off yesterday.  There were so many delicious entries and judging was a challenge!  Our winners for each category were:  Dairy Dessert – Sissy B with “Classic Creamy Cheesecake”; Poultry – Sophia M with “Panko Pesto Crusted Chicken”; Beef – Alyssa L with “Nuevo Chipotle Beef in Butternut Squash Boats”.  Winners will advance to compete at the county level at the University of Montevallo on February 21.

Debate team will practice today in Mrs. Bolt’s room until 4:00.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

After reviewing the sales from the past few weeks, Academic Partners announces the FINAL What Do You Need Wednesday Sale will be Wednesday, January 29.  Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped with the sales. Make sure your students stock up on any items they might need the rest of the year at next week’s FINAL sale.

Please go to the link at Balfour.com to purchase OMMS yearbook ads https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school Link will be open until Friday, Feb. 21st.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

Upcoming 9th graders Parent Meeting/Course selection  Friday, January 24 at 8am in the PAC at OMHS and Monday, January 27 at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS.If you have any questions, please call OMHS at (205) 682-5200 

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Baseball and softball practices are cancelled for today.

Student-athletes who attended physical day will receive their physical back on Friday in PE. Parents should upload to DragonFly Max. For those who do not have a DragonFly Max account, instructions for creating an account are attached. 

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school 


Attachments (8)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

DragonFly MAX (2).pdf206 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

January 22 Announcements

Deadline for yearbook payments has been extended and will be accepted through this Friday, January 24th.

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ students have only this week to turn in The Hunger Games. Go to their blogs for required information. 

Cheer Tryout Info Meeting – This will take place on Monday, February 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria.  Packets are available for pick up from Ms. Salmon/Ms. Toretta’s room (D4/B21)

Dance tryout packets are now available from Mrs. Bishop in room C-9.

JUNA will meet after school today until 4:00 for those that can attend.  Best of luck to our members of the JUNA team at your conference Thursday and Friday.  

Phase 1 will meet Monday, Jan. 27th. Pick up is at 4:15.

Congrats to the following students who auditioned and were selected for Shelby County Honor Band:  Rachel C, Kinsley C, Leena D, Gianna D, Matthew D, Bradley E, Aldyn F, Sarah F, Andrew F, Hannah Grace G, Anna H, Alana J, Lynley J, Ethan J, Will J, Allen K, Sophia K, Jennifer L, Micah Mc, Zach M, Abby M, Kayla O, Kara O, Evan P, Trishona S, Katie S, Leah V, Harrison W, Rachel W.

Exciting news from the OMMS Art Department… Raegan W’s art has taken second place in the 7-8 division of the 2019/2020 Shelby County Superintendent’s Visual Arts Show. Her work will go on to represent Shelby County Schools in Montgomery for the Alabama State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Show. Way to go Raegan and best of luck in the upcoming show!

Science club will be Tuesday, January 28th from 3:15 until 4:30.

Please go to the link at Balfour.com to purchase OMMS yearbook ads https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school Link will be open until Friday, Feb. 21st.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

Due to the response to our monthly school supply sales and requests from students to have it more frequently, Academic Partners is proud to announce that we are planning to host the “What Do You Need Wednesday Sale” weekly starting today through Spring Break.     Remind your kids to bring their money and avoid that trip to Walmart while supporting our school.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  In order to host the sales weekly, we need some volunteers each week to come and help with the sales.  Please look at your calendar and consider signing up to help.  Please note that we can only have the sales each week if we are able to get some volunteers – so check your schedule and see if there might be at least one shift that you could come out and help.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-what

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

Upcoming 9th graders Parent Meeting/Course selection  Friday, January 24 at 8am in the PAC at OMHS and Monday, January 27 at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS.If you have any questions, please call OMHS at (205) 682-5200 

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Good luck to our wrestling teams tonight in their last home meet beginning at 4:30 pm against Mountain Brook.

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school 

Attachments (6)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

January 21 Announcements

Deadline for yearbook payments has been extended and will be accepted through this Friday, January 24th.

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ students have only this week to turn in The Hunger Games. Go to their blogs for required information. 

Cheer Tryout Info Meeting – This will take place on Monday, February 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria.  Packets will be distributed starting tomorrow; you may pick one up from Ms. Salmon/Ms. Toretta’s room (D4/B21)

8th grade scholars bowl is cancelled today.

Dance tryout packets are now available from Mrs. Bishop in room C-9.

Please go to the link at Balfour.com to purchase OMMS yearbook ads https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Link will be open until Friday, Feb. 21st.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

Due to the response to our monthly school supply sales and requests from students to have it more frequently, Academic Partners is proud to announce that we are planning to host the “What Do You Need Wednesday Sale” weekly starting today through Spring Break.     Remind your kids to bring their money and avoid that trip to Walmart while supporting our school.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  In order to host the sales weekly, we need some volunteers each week to come and help with the sales.  Please look at your calendar and consider signing up to help.  Please note that we can only have the sales each week if we are able to get some volunteers – so check your schedule and see if there might be at least one shift that you could come out and help.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-what

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

Upcoming 9th graders Parent Meeting/Course selection  Friday, January 24 at 8am in the PAC at OMHS and Monday, January 27 at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS.If you have any questions, please call OMHS at (205) 682-5200 

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Good luck to our basketball teams today as they play Bumpus.  Girls are at Bumpus, boys are at home.

Good luck to our wrestling teams at Hewitt.

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school


Attachments (7)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download