Daily Archives: September 7, 2021

September 7th Announcements

Students who ride bus 10-04 will ride bus 09-63 this afternoon.

The SGA election is today.  Students not at school should check their Social Studies teacher’s schoology page for the links.  Voting will end at 4:00pm.  Election results will be posted on the SGA blog after 5pm. https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-sga  New SGA OFFICERS will meet tomorrow morning at 7:20am in the cafeteria.  Both officers and representatives will meet next Wednesday, Sept. 15 in the cafeteria at 7:20am.The SGA would like to encourage everyone to wear white tomorrow to show support for our OMMS volleyball teams as we “White Out Homewood!”  Students that wear white to the volleyball games will get in free tomorrow!  8th grade plays at 5, 7th grade plays at 6! Students must go home after school and return for the game.

The open house parent nights that were originally scheduled for September 7th and September 14th have been cancelled due to updated COVID-19 protocol.

Even though breakfasts and lunches are provided for all students at no cost, if you feel that you would qualify for Free or Reduced Meals, please click here to fill out the application. Other benefits are available to students who qualify.

Morning car rider line drop off will now consist of 2 lanes from 7:10 am to 7:40 am.  Please make sure that students only exit the vehicle at the sound of the whistle.  Students who arrive between 7:10-7:15 should report to the cafeteria until dismissing to class at 7:15.

OMHS girls soccer tryouts have been scheduled for September 14th-16th.

Do you love arguing? Have you ever thought about joining the debate team? Well, now is your chance! Come by Mrs. Rich’s room (B14) to pick up an application. Completed applications must be turned in by Wednesday, September 15th! 

7th and 8th graders:  Golf tryouts will be October 12th.  If interested, register at this link and see the important information on the parent e-news or the OMMS website.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RYKCyg10NMq2kTEpJ65EXFXKJ6Q9rI3EAMkrsWY-Nv0/viewform?edit_requested=true

Phase 1 Community Service group applications may be picked up from the front office or Mrs. Nobles’ room (A-19). Phase 1 is a community service group that meets once per month to do community service projects to benefit people in need. The group is open to prior members and 6th graders. Completed applications must be returned to A-19 by September 10th. 

Softball tryouts will be held today through Thursday 4-6:30 at OMHS.  Parent meeting will be held on September 16th.  

Season passes are still available for a limited time.  If you purchased a season pass, your name will be on a list at the gate. The ticket does not need to be transferred to your student.  *The family pass includes 4 people, living under the same roof.* Please see the attached PDF for more information about season passes.  NO CASH will be accepted at the gate. Cash will be accepted for concessions.  More information attached.

7th and 8th graders:  2021-2022 boys basketball tryouts will be held on September 11 from 9 – 11 am at Oak Mountain Middle School. Students interested in tryouts should see Coach Wells or Coach Civils.  All Paperwork has to be uploaded to Dragonfly by Friday September 10th. NO EXCEPTIONS.  ALSO, REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS on the basketball google form***  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEk9gBUBexMKEmlSVE-8DBV6WnNuQB-aHok_ePKc6yevUQng/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

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

7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball try-outs will be October 4th & 5th.  In order to try-out all forms must be filled out or updated on Dragonfly.  Dragonfly must be completed by September 27th.  It’s important to have a current physical uploaded as part of the completion as well.  Please also fill out the google form (link below).  If you have any questions please contact Coach Noel at jnoel@shelbyed.org or Coach Tolbert at jtolbert@shelbyed.org  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17uu7dOe2gvifVo4hqndVmoudLewIAGP5rcPeLMa_f9I/edit#responses

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  

This month BSN is offering 15% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more!  This promotion is good for the entire month of September and will end on 9/30/21 at 11:59 P.M. EST.