Monthly Archives: February 2021

February 9 Daily Announcements

It is very important that students that have checked out a school chromebook should bring them to school, fully charged, every day.    

Please remember if you are a morning car rider and arrive when there are 2 lines of cars, you must wait for the whistle before you dismiss from your car.

Enrolling in Publix Partners is an easy way to support OMMS!

Students that signed up for cheer tryouts, be sure to pick up a tryout packet today in room D-8 or D-5.

Current 6th and 7th grade students interested in trying out for the OMMS Eaglette Dance Team for the 21-22 season should stop by Mrs. Burdett’s room (A-2) to pick up a registration packet.  Completed packets are due no later than February 19th.  Registration information is also available on the OMMS Eaglette Dance Team Google Site.

SGA will sell Valentine Candy Grams before school this week through Friday. The Candy Grams are $1 each.  Send one to a friend, a teacher, or yourself.  Candy grams will be delivered during advisory and proceeds will go towards the Adopt-a-Grandparent project.

Students who ride bus 09-63 will report to bus 22-09 at dismissal today.

Happy Birthday Shoutouts:  Display your OMMS student’s name and birthday wishes on the OMMS electronic outdoor sign.  Message will be displayed for 3 days.  https://tinyurl.com/y4s4tmpo  

The 9th Annual Oak Mountain Color Run will be Saturday, March 13th at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds go directly to cancer research with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.  For registration and additional information, visit the OMHS SGA Website at www.oakmountainsga.mypixieset.com

OMHS Soccer beanies are on sale now!  $20 each. To order please complete the google form.  Beanies Order Form

OMHS Visual Ensemble Interest Meeting – Thursday, February 25 @ 6:00 pm – OMHS Band Room- Do you have an 8th grade student interested in trying out for color guard, majorettes, or dance team at Oak Mountain High School? If so, please make plans to attend the OMHS Visual Ensemble interest meeting on 2/25 @ 6:00 pm in the high school band room. The high school band room is located in the back, right corner of the high school campus and can be accessed through door 11.

Don’t play an instrument but still want to be a part of the award-winning Spirit of Cahaba Marching Band? We welcome students of all ability levels! Whether it’s spinning flags, twirling batons, or dancing, the OMHS Visual Ensemble offers a great opportunity to meet new friends, perform at all OMHS football games, and compete with other visual ensembles in the region.
At the meeting, we’ll share important information about the audition process and clinics to teach the necessary skills, collect contact information, and talk about the ins and outs of the performing arts at OMHS. Don’t miss it!

BSN monthly promotional is a HUGE discount of 25% off (lowest discount of the year), now through 2/15.  

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Información sobre el Horario de Exámenes de OMMS

Estimados Padres de Alumnos Tradicionales y a Distancia:Por favor, lea la carta adjunta de la División de Instrucción de las Escuelas del Condado de Shelby. Esta
carta incluye información importante sobre cómo administraremos las pruebas estatales requeridas para todos nuestros estudiantes.

Para los Estudiantes Tradicionales: Los estudiantes serán evaluados por nivel de grado durante la ventana de pruebas entre el 15 de marzo y el 15 de abril. (El calendario detallado de las pruebas se dará a conocer más adelante.)

Para Estudiantes a Distancia: El horario de los exámenes en persona permitirá a nuestros profesores y al personal administrar el examen a todos los estudiantes a distancia en los días seleccionados en un entorno de aula pequeña que facilitará el distanciamiento social. En la carta adjunta se explica con más detalle el proceso de pruebas. Gracias de antemano por su continuo apoyo.

Atentamente,
Larry Haynes, Director

Test Schedule Information

Dear Parents of Traditional and Remote Students:

Please read the attached letter from Shelby County School’s Instructional Division.  This letter includes important information on how we will administer required state testing for all our students.

For Traditional Students:   We will test students by grade level during the testing window between March 15th and April 30th.  (The detailed testing schedule will be shared at a later date.) 

For Remote Students:  The in-person testing schedule will allow our teachers and staff to administer the test to all remote students on the selected days in a small classroom setting that will facilitate social distancing.

The attached letter will further explain the testing process.

Thank you in advance for your continued support.

Larry Haynes, Principal

February 8 Daily Announcements

It is very important that students that have checked out a school chromebook should bring them to school, fully charged, every day.    

Please remember if you are a morning car rider and arrive when there are 2 lines of cars, you must wait for the whistle before you dismiss from your car.

Enrolling in Publix Partners is an easy way to support OMMS!

Current 6th and 7th grade students interested in trying out for the OMMS Eaglette Dance Team for the 21-22 season should stop by Mrs. Burdett’s room (A-2) to pick up a registration packet.  Completed packets are due no later than February 19th.  Registration information is also available on the OMMS Eaglette Dance Team Google Site.

Eagle Ambassadors will meet tomorrow morning at 7:20 in B-10 to make baskets for Jessie’s Place. Please wear your ambassador polo from last year for a group photo. 

SGA will sell Valentine Candy Grams before school this week starting tomorrow and going through Friday.  The Candy Grams are $1 each.  Send some love to a friend, a teacher, or yourself.  Candy grams will be delivered during advisory and proceeds will go towards the Adopt-a-Grandparent project.

SGA members should check Schoology tonight for announcements regarding the Candy Sale.

JUNA will meet today until 4:30pm.

Phase 1 meets Monday Feb. 8th until 4:15. Please bring your hygiene items to donate or drop them off at my room any time. Please wear your t-shirt. 

Students who ride bus 09-63 will report to bus 22-09 at dismissal today and tomorrow.

Happy Birthday Shoutouts:  Display your OMMS student’s name and birthday wishes on the OMMS electronic outdoor sign.  Message will be displayed for 3 days.  https://tinyurl.com/y4s4tmpo  

Your student has access to new e-books and audiobooks on Sora at https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/200779 They will sign in with their school Google account! Video book talks are available on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBICGumY-uhqBgR_9twBVg Remote Students can also check out physical books from our library! Email us at who…@shelbyed.org or kcol…@shelbyed.org to get instructions and schedule pick-up.

The 9th Annual Oak Mountain Color Run will be Saturday, March 13th at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds go directly to cancer research with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.  For registration and additional information, visit the OMHS SGA Website at www.oakmountainsga.mypixieset.com

OMHS Soccer beanies are on sale now!  $20 each. To order please complete the google form.  Beanies Order Form

February 4 Announcements

It is very important that students that have checked out a school chromebook should bring them to school, fully charged, every day.    

Please remember if you are a morning car rider and arrive when there are 2 lines of cars, you must wait for the whistle before you dismiss from your car.

Enrolling in Publix Partners is an easy way to support OMMS!

Eagle Ambassadors are reminded of the Valentine basket making for Jessie’s Place on Tuesday at 7:20 in B-10. 

7th and 8th grade students that would like to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team need to see Coach Chumbley in C-19 or Coach Terino in C-16 during Advisory to sign up. Tryouts are February 3rd and 4th.

No debate practice this week.

Current 6th and 7th grade students interested in trying out for the OMMS Eaglette Dance Team for the 21-22 season should stop by Mrs. Burdett’s room (A-2) to pick up a registration packet.  Completed packets are due no later than February 19th.  Registration information is also available on the OMMS Eaglette Dance Team Google Site.

SGA members are reminded to wear their new SGA shirts tomorrow.  An SGA group photo for the yearbook will be taken tomorrow during advisory.

The SGA will sell Valentine Candy Grams before school next week (Tuesday-Friday).  The Candy Grams are $1 each.  Send some love to a friend, a teacher, or yourself.  Candy Grams will be delivered during advisory and proceeds will go towards the Adopt-a-Grandparent project.

Track athletes will need to get changed and meet Coach Chumbley and Coach Terino down by the track. Tryouts will be from 3-4:30pm.

Students who ride bus 09-63 will report to bus 22-09 at dismissal today and tomorrow.

Happy Birthday Shoutouts:  Display your OMMS student’s name and birthday wishes on the OMMS electronic outdoor sign.  Message will be displayed for 3 days.  https://tinyurl.com/y4s4tmpo  

Your student has access to new e-books and audiobooks on Sora at https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/200779 They will sign in with their school Google account! Video book talks are available on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBICGumY-uhqBgR_9twBVg Remote Students can also check out physical books from our library! Email us at who…@shelbyed.org or kcol…@shelbyed.org to get instructions and schedule pick-up.

Are you interested in being a part of the OMMS Book Olympiad team this spring? Even though there will not be a county competition, the OMMS team will read and discuss several books and participate in fun activities after school based on the books. If you are interested, visit the OMMS Book Olympiad blog for more information. Sign-up ends Friday, February 5. You can also sign up outside Mr. Norris’s room (A16) to receive more information.  https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-battle-of-books/

OMMS Athletic Boosters are selling OM-logoed slides that also can include players’ numbers. The OM slides are $31.50 with the OM logo only and $36.50 with the OM logo and the player’s number.  Orders may be placed at https://tinyurl.com/y4xlfmx6 through Feb. 5th.    

BSN monthly promotional is a HUGE discount of 25% off (lowest discount of the year), now through 2/15.  

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

The 9th Annual Oak Mountain Color Run will be Saturday, March 13th at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds go directly to cancer research with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.  For registration and additional information, visit the OMHS SGA Website at www.oakmountainsga.mypixieset.com

OMHS Soccer beanies are on sale now!  $20 each. To order please complete the google form.  Beanies Order Form

February 2 Daily Announcements

It is very important that students that have checked out a school chromebook should bring them to school, fully charged, every day.    

Please remember if you are a morning car rider and arrive when there are 2 lines of cars, you must wait for the whistle before you dismiss from your car.

Enrolling in Publix Partners is an easy way to support OMMS!

All SGA officers are reminded to check Schoology throughout this week for announcements.

Happy Birthday Shoutouts:  Display your OMMS student’s name and birthday wishes on the OMMS electronic outdoor sign.  Message will be displayed for 3 days.  https://tinyurl.com/y4s4tmpo  

7th and 8th grade students that would like to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team need to see Coach Chumbley in C-19 or Coach Terino in C-16 during Advisory to sign up. Tryouts are February 3rd and 4th.

Current 6th and 7th grade students interested in trying out for the OMMS Eaglette Dance Team for the 21-22 season should stop by Mrs. Lancaster’s classroom (A-4) to pick up their registration packet starting today.  Completed packets are due no later than February 19th.  Registration information is also available on the OMMS Eaglette Dance Team Google Site.

Your student has access to new e-books and audiobooks on Sora at https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/200779 They will sign in with their school Google account! Video book talks are available on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBICGumY-uhqBgR_9twBVg Remote Students can also check out physical books from our library! Email us at who…@shelbyed.org or kcol…@shelbyed.org to get instructions and schedule pick-up.

Are you interested in being a part of the OMMS Book Olympiad team this spring? Even though there will not be a county competition, the OMMS team will read and discuss several books and participate in fun activities after school based on the books. If you are interested, visit the OMMS Book Olympiad blog for more information. Sign-up ends Friday, February 5. You can also sign up outside Mr. Norris’s room (A16) to receive more information.  https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-battle-of-books/

OMMS Athletic Boosters are selling OM-logoed slides that also can include players’ numbers. The OM slides are $31.50 with the OM logo only and $36.50 with the OM logo and the player’s number.  Orders may be placed at https://tinyurl.com/y4xlfmx6 through Feb. 5th.    

BSN monthly promotional is a HUGE discount of 25% off (lowest discount of the year), now through 2/15.  

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-schoolThe 9th Annual Oak Mountain Color Run will be Saturday, March 13th at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds go directly to cancer research with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.  For registration and additional information, visit the OMHS SGA Website at www.oakmountainsga.mypixieset.com

OMHS Soccer beanies are on sale now!  $20 each. To order please complete the google form.  Beanies Order Form