Novel for Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings Classes:  Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ ELA students need a physical copy of the novel Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds by November 4. Contact your teacher if you need help getting the book ASAP. 

Fall Gala Coming Soon:  Fall Gala will be here soon! Hope you all can join us for an afternoon full of fun on Friday, November 5th for games, music, concessions and all sorts of yummy snacks and treats. 6th graders will be during school from 12:20-2:30pm. 7th graders will be from 3-5pm and 8th graders from 3-5:30pm. Ticket and volunteer information will be coming soon.

JUNA:  will meet Monday, November 1st from 3-4:30.

Yearbooks For Sale:  2021-2022 yearbooks are for sale!  Go to balfour.com/yearbooks and search for Oak Mountain Middle School.  They are only $40 now through January 31st.  Get them while they are hot!

Elevation Show Choir Crew:  List will be posted outside the choir room today.

OMMS SPORTS UPDATES

Girls Basketball Tournament:  The OMMS girls’  basketball team would love to see everyone at the tournament this weekend. Schedule is attached. *Because this is their fundraiser, season tickets will not be accepted* 

Baseball Parent Meeting:  Will be held on Monday, November 1st at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.

Boys Basketball Season Begins Next Week:Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball will host the Homewood Patriots for their first home game on Wednesday, November 3rd (please note date change).  Our theme will be WHITE OUT!  All spectators are encouraged to “White Out” the gym with as many white shirts as possible.  

OM Boys Rec Basketball League Information:  Registration is now open for the OM Boys Rec Basketball League. The league is open to all 2nd-6th grader boys residing in the Oak Mountain area. Cost is $130/player and there will be 60 spots for each age group (2-4 and 5-6). Please follow our Facebook page for updates.

Follow OMMS Athletic Boosters on Facebook:  OMMS has a new and improved page on Facebook. This should give everyone the opportunity to see the page without sending a friend request. Please follow along at https://fb.me/OMBoostersGOOM or at the QR Code attached below.  You can also follow us on Instagram @ommsathleticboosters.

Help OMMS Boosters With Spirit Attire:  During the month of October BSN is offering 20% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more!  This promotion is good for the entire month of October and will end on 10/31/21 at 11:59 P.M. EST.  https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Other News

Enhance Your Student’s Birthday Experience:  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

OMHS Band Poinsettia Fundraiser:  It’s time for the annual poinsettia fundraiser that benefits the OMHS band percussion section.  The poinsettias are florist quality from Wheeler Greenhouses in Montgomery.  Orders are due Friday 11/12, and flowers will be delivered Wednesday 12/1 in the OMHS band room.  Please use the attached form to order plants for your family and as gifts.  Thanks for your consideration and support!

Community News:  The Shelby County Schools Education Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser, Taste of Shelby County and Online Auction, is being held at Inverness Country Club on November 4, from 6-8 pm. The event features a sampling from restaurants and beverage vendors from around Shelby County. Tickets are $30, or you can gain access 30 minutes prior to the event with a $50 EAT Pass. Tickets can be purchased using the link at www.tasteofshelbycounty.com. Bidding for the auction will open on October 31st and can be accessed through www.32auctions.com/TasteofShelbyCounty. Contact Bethany Ivey at 205.682.5255 or bivey@shelbyed.org with any questions.

Come join the fun at Indian Springs FBC Cruise-In and Fall Festival this Saturday, 10/30 from 10am-3pm. There will be food trucks, games for all ages, bounce houses, music, and some great cars! 3375 Cahaba Valley Road

School Appropriate Halloween Costumes Tomorrow:  The SGA would like to invite students, teachers, & staff to wear your best school appropriate Halloween costume tomorrow.  Remember no full masks, no paint (hair, face, or body), and costumes must follow dress code.

Novel for Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings Classes:  Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ ELA students need a physical copy of the novel Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds by November 4. Contact your teacher if you need help getting the book ASAP. 

Fall Gala Coming Soon:  Fall Gala will be here soon! Hope you all can join us for an afternoon full of fun on Friday, November 5th for games, music, concessions and all sorts of yummy snacks and treats. 6th graders will be during school from 12:20-2:30pm. 7th graders will be from 3-5pm and 8th graders from 3-5:30pm. Ticket and volunteer information will be coming soon.

Yearbooks For Sale:  2021-2022 yearbooks are for sale!  Go to balfour.com/yearbooks and search for Oak Mountain Middle School.  They are only $40 now through January 31st.  Get them while they are hot!

Elevation Show Choir Crew:  List will be posted outside the choir room tomorrow.

OMMS SPORTS UPDATES

Baseball Parent Meeting:  Will be held on Monday, November 1st at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.

Boys Basketball Season Begins Next Week: Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball will host the Homewood Patriots for their first home game on Wednesday, November 3rd (please note date change).  Our theme will be WHITE OUT!  All spectators are encouraged to “White Out” the gym with as many white shirts as possible.  

OM Boys Rec Basketball League Information:  Registration is now open for the OM Boys Rec Basketball League. The league is open to all 2nd-6th grader boys residing in the Oak Mountain area. Cost is $130/player and there will be 60 spots for each age group (2-4 and 5-6). Please follow our Facebook page for updates.

Follow OMMS Athletic Boosters on Facebook:  OMMS has a new and improved page on Facebook. This should give everyone the opportunity to see the page without sending a friend request. Please follow along at https://fb.me/OMBoostersGOOM or at the QR Code attached below.  You can also follow us on Instagram @ommsathleticboosters.

Help OMMS Boosters With Spirit Attire:  During the month of October BSN is offering 20% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more!  This promotion is good for the entire month of October and will end on 10/31/21 at 11:59 P.M. EST.  https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Other News

Enhance Your Student’s Birthday Experience:  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

OMHS Band Poinsettia Fundraiser:  It’s time for the annual poinsettia fundraiser that benefits the OMHS band percussion section.  The poinsettias are florist quality from Wheeler Greenhouses in Montgomery.  Orders are due Friday 11/12, and flowers will be delivered Wednesday 12/1 in the OMHS band room.  Please use the attached form to order plants for your family and as gifts.  Thanks for your consideration and support!

Community News:  The Shelby County Schools Education Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser, Taste of Shelby County and Online Auction, is being held at Inverness Country Club on November 4, from 6-8 pm. The event features a sampling from restaurants and beverage vendors from around Shelby County. Tickets are $30, or you can gain access 30 minutes prior to the event with a $50 EAT Pass. Tickets can be purchased using the link at www.tasteofshelbycounty.com. Bidding for the auction will open on October 31st and can be accessed through www.32auctions.com/TasteofShelbyCounty. Contact Bethany Ivey at 205.682.5255 or bivey@shelbyed.org with any questions,

Come join the fun at Indian Springs FBC Cruise-In and Fall Festival this Saturday, 10/30 from 10am-3pm. There will be food trucks, games for all ages, bounce houses, music, and some great cars! 3375 Cahaba Valley Road

School Appropriate Halloween Costumes this Friday:  The SGA would like to invite students, teachers, & staff to wear your best school appropriate Halloween costume this Friday, October 29th.  Remember no full masks, no paint (hair, face, or body), and costumes must follow dress code.

Novel for Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings Classes:  Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ ELA students need a physical copy of the novel Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds by November 4. Contact your teacher if you need help getting the book ASAP. 

Fall Gala Coming Soon:  Fall Gala will be here soon! Hope you all can join us for an afternoon full of fun on Friday, November 5th for games, music, concessions and all sorts of yummy snacks and treats. 6th graders will be during school from 12:20-2:30pm. 7th graders will be from 3-5pm and 8th graders from 3-5:30pm. Ticket and volunteer information will be coming soon.

Yearbooks For Sale:  2021-2022 yearbooks are for sale!  Go to balfour.com/yearbooks and search for Oak Mountain Middle School.  They are only $40 now through January 31st.  Get them while they are hot!

SGA BOO Grams This Week:  The SGA will be selling BOO Grams (candy) this week through Thursday, during lunch in the cafeteria.  Send BOO Grams to your friends, teachers, or even yourself.  BOO Grams are $1 each and will be delivered each afternoon during Advisory. 

Canned Food Drive Collection Results:  We surpassed our goal of 2,000 cans with a total of 2,491 for the Phase 1 canned food drive!  6th grade winner is Mr. Renfro with 164 cans who beat out Mrs. Lancaster with 162 cans; 7th grade winner is Mrs.Graddy with 204 cans; 8th grade winner is Ms.Turpen with 206 cans.  Pizza parties coming soon!  You ALL did such a great job and the families in need in our area will benefit greatly by your generosity. 

OMMS Sports Updates
Boys Basketball Season Begins Next Week:  Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball will host the Homewood Patriots for their first home game on Wednesday, November 3rd (please note date change).  Our theme will be WHITE OUT!  All spectators are encouraged to “White Out” the gym with as many white shirts as possible.  

OM Boys Rec Basketball League Information:  Registration is now open for the OM Boys Rec Basketball League. The league is open to all 2nd-6th grader boys residing in the Oak Mountain area. Cost is $130/player and there will be 60 spots for each age group (2-4 and 5-6). Please follow our Facebook page for updates.

OM Girls Basketball League Information:  Registration for girls in 2nd-6th grades is now open through our web site www.omgb.org or by hard copy. Please email Coach Noel  if you need a form or have any questions contact Coach Noel at jnoel@shelbyed.org
Early registration cost: $125 After Oct.25th cost is $140. Evaluation/Placement date: October 26th at OMMS  7:00-8:00pm 2nd-4rd graders 8:00-9:00 5th-6th graders. First Game Saturday, November 13, 2021. First Practice Nov. 2nd 7:00-8:00pm 2nd-4rd graders 8:00-9:00 5th-6th graders. Practices will be mainly held on Tuesday evenings.

Follow OMMS Athletic Boosters on Facebook:  OMMS has a new and improved page on Facebook. This should give everyone the opportunity to see the page without sending a friend request. Please follow along at https://fb.me/OMBoostersGOOM or at the QR Code attached below.  You can also follow us on Instagram @ommsathleticboosters.

Help OMMS Boosters With Spirit Attire:  During the month of October BSN is offering 20% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more!  This promotion is good for the entire month of October and will end on 10/31/21 at 11:59 P.M. EST.  https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Other News

Enhance Your Student’s Birthday Experience:  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

OMHS Band Poinsettia Fundraiser:  It’s time for the annual poinsettia fundraiser that benefits the OMHS band percussion section.  The poinsettias are florist quality from Wheeler Greenhouses in Montgomery.  Orders are due Friday 11/12, and flowers will be delivered Wednesday 12/1 in the OMHS band room.  Please use the attached form to order plants for your family and as gifts.  Thanks for your consideration and support!

Community News:  Come join the fun at Indian Springs FBC Cruise-In and Fall Festival this Saturday, 10/30 from 10am-3pm. There will be food trucks, games for all ages, bounce houses, music, and some great cars! 3375 Cahaba Valley Road

UPDATE: Law enforcement officials have determined that a school shooting threat that was circulating on social media in various Shelby County communities earlier today is not a credible threat to any Shelby County school. The Snapchat post originated outside of the state and variations of it have circulated across the country. 

Out of an abundance of caution and to help reassure our community, we have asked for increased police presence where possible and will operate under a “Heightened Awareness” status tomorrow. 

Meeting Information:  SGA will meet tomorrow morning at 7:20am in the cafeteria.

School Appropriate Halloween Costumes this Friday:  The SGA would like to invite students, teachers, & staff to wear your best school appropriate Halloween costume this Friday, October 29th.  Remember no full masks, no paint (hair, face, or body), and costumes must follow dress code.

Novel for Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings Classes:  Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ ELA students need a physical copy of the novel Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds by November 4. Contact your teacher if you need help getting the book ASAP. 

Fall Gala Coming Soon:  Fall Gala will be here soon! Hope you all can join us for an afternoon full of fun on Friday, November 5th for games, music, concessions and all sorts of yummy snacks and treats. 6th graders will be during school from 12:20-2:30pm. 7th graders will be from 3-5pm and 8th graders from 3-5:30pm. Ticket and volunteer information will be coming soon.

Yearbooks For Sale:  2021-2022 yearbooks are for sale!  Go to balfour.com/yearbooks and search for Oak Mountain Middle School.  They are only $40 now through January 31st.  Get them while they are hot!

SGA BOO Grams This Week:  The SGA will be selling BOO Grams (candy) this week through Thursday, during lunch in the cafeteria.  Send BOO Grams to your friends, teachers, or even yourself.  BOO Grams are $1 each and will be delivered each afternoon during Advisory. 

Canned Food Drive Collection Underway:  The OMMS Phase I Community Service Group’s annual canned food drive to benefit Oak Mountain Mission ends today.  Can totals as of yesterday afternoon:  6th -Super close between Pierce, Renfro, and Carter (9 cans); 7th- Graddy, Alaimo, and Gingras; 8th – Holmes, Turpen, Acton, and Kennedy are close.  Thank you for your participation in the food drive.  Class winners will be announced tomorrow morning.

OMMS Sports Updates

Congratulations:  Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Girls Tennis Team: Sara B, Moira B, Elle B, Leah B, Hayden C, Alexis C, Allison C, Mia E, Sydney H, Savannah H, Devan O, Lily S, and Nanu S.  Congratulations to the following students that ran with the OMHS varsity cross country team in their meet last week.  Catarina W. finished 3rd for OMHS and 13th overall with a personal record of 20:47.  Nina E. finished 4th for OMHS 16th overall, with a time of 21:01.  Because of their performance finishing in the top 10, they have been asked to run again with the OMHS Varsity team this week in the State Qualifier meet.  Tripp C. finished 18th for OM and 67th overall and Cooper J. finished 11th for OM and 49th overall.

Boys Basketball Season Begins Next Week: Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball will host the Homewood Patriots for their first home game on Wednesday, November 3rd (please note date change).  Our theme will be WHITE OUT!  All spectators are encouraged to “White Out” the gym with as many white shirts as possible.  

OM Boys Rec Basketball League Information:  Registration is now open for the OM Boys Rec Basketball League. The league is open to all 2nd-6th grader boys residing in the Oak Mountain area. Cost is $130/player and there will be 60 spots for each age group (2-4 and 5-6). Please follow our Facebook page for updates.

OM Girls Basketball League Information:  Registration for girls in 2nd-6th grades is now open through our web site www.omgb.org or by hard copy. Please email Coach Noel  if you need a form or have any questions contact Coach Noel at jnoel@shelbyed.org
Early registration cost: $125 After Oct.25th cost is $140. Evaluation/Placement date: October 26th at OMMS  7:00-8:00pm 2nd-4rd graders 8:00-9:00 5th-6th graders. First Game Saturday, November 13, 2021 First Practice Nov. 2nd 7:00-8:00pm 2nd-4rd graders 8:00-9:00 5th-6th graders. Practices will be mainly held on Tuesday evenings.

Athletic Boosters Meeting Tonight:  Everyone is invited to attend the OMMS athletic booster club meeting tonight at 7pm in the OMMS cafeteria.  Coach Burdett will be speaking to us about the upcoming tennis season and Coach White will be speaking to us about the upcoming Wrestling season. 

Follow OMMS Athletic Boosters on Facebook:  OMMS has a new and improved page on Facebook. This should give everyone the opportunity to see the page without sending a friend request. Please follow along at https://fb.me/OMBoostersGOOM or at the QR Code attached below.  You can also follow us on Instagram @ommsathleticboosters.

Help OMMS Boosters With Spirit Attire:  During the month of October BSN is offering 20% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more!  This promotion is good for the entire month of October and will end on 10/31/21 at 11:59 P.M. EST.  https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Other News

Enhance Your Student’s Birthday Experience:  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

OMHS Band Poinsettia Fundraiser:  It’s time for the annual poinsettia fundraiser that benefits the OMHS band percussion section.  The poinsettias are florist quality from Wheeler Greenhouses in Montgomery.  Orders are due Friday 11/12, and flowers will be delivered Wednesday 12/1 in the OMHS band room.  Please use the attached form to order plants for your family and as gifts.  Thanks for your consideration and support!

Community News:  Come join the fun at Indian Springs FBC Cruise-In and Fall Festival this Saturday, 10/30 from 10am-3pm. There will be food trucks, games for all ages, bounce houses, music, and some great cars! 3375 Cahaba Valley Road

Shelby County Schools, the Calera Police Department, and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office are jointly investigating a school shooting threat that has been circulating on social media in the Calera community along with various other communities within the Shelby County School District. This same threat is circulating in some surrounding school districts as well. While the social media post mentions details of an event that allegedly will occur on Wednesday, October 27, the exact school location is marked out and not specifically identified in the threat.

We want our parents to know that this threat is being taken seriously. The safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority, therefore extra security precautions will be in place tomorrow at all Shelby County school locations. 

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball will host the Homewood Patriots for their first home game on Wednesday, November 3rd (please note date change).  Our theme will be WHITE OUT!  All spectators are encouraged to “White Out” the gym with as many white shirts as possible.  Shirts may be purchased on MySchoolBucks at the following link:   Boys Basketball White Out    

Meeting Information

6th, 7th and 8th grade Scholars Bowl will meet today from 3-4:30 instead of meeting on Tuesday (10/26).

First Priority will meet tomorrow at 7:15 in the Cafeteria.

Eagle Ambassadors will meet at 7:20 on Tuesday, Oct. 26th to make the baskets for Jessie’s Place.

JUNA will meet after school today until 4:30pm.

SGA members need to check the Schoology page for an important announcement.

School Appropriate Halloween Costumes this Friday

The SGA would like to invite students, teachers, & staff to wear your best school appropriate Halloween costume this Friday, October 29th.  Remember no full masks, no paint (hair, face, or body), and costumes must follow dress code.

Novel for Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings Classes

Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ ELA students need a physical copy of the novel Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds by November 4. Contact your teacher if you need help getting the book ASAP. 

Fall Gala Coming Soon

Fall Gala will be here soon! Hope you all can join us for an afternoon full of fun on Friday, November 5th for games, music, concessions and all sorts of yummy snacks and treats. 6th graders will be during school from 12:20-2:30pm. 7th graders will be from 3-5pm and 8th graders from 3-5:30pm. Ticket and volunteer information will be coming soon.

Yearbooks For Sale

2021-2022 yearbooks are for sale!  Go to balfour.com/yearbooks and search for Oak Mountain Middle School.  They are only $40 now through January 31st.  Get them while they are hot!

SGA BOO Grams This Week

The SGA will be selling BOO Grams (candy) this week, Tuesday-Thursday, during lunch in the cafeteria.  Send BOO Grams to your friends, teachers, or even yourself.  BOO Grams are $1 each and will be delivered each afternoon during Advisory. 

Canned Food Drive Collection Underway
The OMMS Phase I Community Service Group’s annual canned food drive to benefit Oak Mountain Mission will run October 18-26.  All canned and non-perishable items are appreciated, but primary needs include canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed macaroni and cheese. So far the top winners for each grade level are as follows:  6th grade–Very close between –Pierce and Carter; 7th Graddy and Alaimo; 8th Holmes and Turpen.  We are up to 1208 and we are working toward a goal of 2,000 by tomorrow.  Please bring in as many items as possible. Can your class win the pizza party?   

OMMS Sports Updates

OM Boys Rec Basketball League InformationRegistration is now open for the OM Boys Rec Basketball League. The league is open to all 2nd-6th grader boys residing in the Oak Mountain area. Cost is $130/player and there will be 60 spots for each age group (2-4 and 5-6). Please follow our Facebook page for updates.

OM Girls Basketball League InformationRegistration for girls in 2nd-6th grades is now open through our web site www.omgb.org or by hard copy. Please email Coach Noel  if you need a form or have any questions contact Coach Noel at jnoel@shelbyed.org
Early registration cost: $125; After Oct.25th cost is $140 Evaluation/Placement date: October 26th at OMMS  7:00-8:00pm 2nd-4rd graders 8:00-9:00 5th-6th graders. First Game Saturday, November 13, 2021. First Practice Nov. 2nd 7:00-8:00pm 2nd-4rd graders 8:00-9:00 5th-6th graders. Practices will be mainly held on Tuesday evenings.

Athletic Boosters Meeting Tomorrow Evening

Everyone is invited to attend the OMMS athletic booster club meeting Tuesday, October 26 at 7pm in the OMMS cafeteria.  Coach Burdett will be speaking to us about the upcoming tennis season and Coach White will be speaking to us about the upcoming Wrestling season. 

Follow OMMS Athletic Boosters on Facebook

OMMS has a new and improved page on Facebook. This should give everyone the opportunity to see the page without sending a friend request. Please follow along at https://fb.me/OMBoostersGOOM or at the QR Code attached below.  You can also follow us on Instagram @ommsathleticboosters.

Help OMMS Boosters With Spirit Attire

During the month of October BSN is offering 20% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more!  This promotion is good for the entire month of October and will end on 10/31/21 at 11:59 P.M. EST.  https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Other News

Enhance Your Student’s Birthday Experience
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

OMHS Band Poinsettia Fundraiser
It’s time for the annual poinsettia fundraiser that benefits the OMHS band percussion section.  The poinsettias are florist quality from Wheeler Greenhouses in Montgomery.  Orders are due Friday 11/12, and flowers will be delivered Wednesday 12/1 in the OMHS band room.  Please use the attached form to order plants for your family and as gifts.  Thanks for your consideration and support!

Community News

Come join the fun at Indian Springs FBC Cruise-In and Fall Festival this Saturday, 10/30 from 10am-3pm. There will be food trucks, games for all ages, bounce houses, music, and some great cars! 3375 Cahaba Valley Road

Report cards will be sent home with students today.

6th, 7th and 8th grade Scholars Bowl will meet on Monday, October 25th from 3-4:30 instead of meeting on Tuesday (10/26).

Eagle Ambassadors will meet at 7:20 on Tuesday, Oct. 26th to make the baskets for Jessie’s Place.

Novel for Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings Classes

Mrs. Acton and Mrs. Hutchings’ ELA students need a physical copy of the novel Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds by November 4. Contact your teacher if you need help getting the book ASAP. 

Fall Gala Coming Soon

Fall Gala will be here soon! Hope you all can join us for an afternoon full of fun on Friday, November 5th for games, music, concessions and all sorts of yummy snacks and treats. 6th graders will be during school from 12:20-2:30pm. 7th graders will be from 3-5pm and 8th graders from 3-5:30pm. Ticket and volunteer information will be coming soon.

Yearbooks For Sale

2021-2022 yearbooks are for sale!  Go to balfour.com/yearbooks and search for Oak Mountain Middle School.  They are only $40 now through January 31st.  Get them while they are hot!

SGA BOO Grams Next Week

The SGA will be selling BOO Grams (candy) next week, Tuesday-Thursday, during lunch in the cafeteria.  Send BOO Grams to your friends, teachers, or even yourself.  BOO Grams are $1 each and will be delivered each afternoon during Advisory. 

Canned Food Drive Collection Underway
The OMMS Phase I Community Service Group’s annual canned food drive to benefit Oak Mountain Mission will run October 18-26.  All canned and non-perishable items are appreciated, but primary needs include canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed macaroni and cheese. So far the top winners for each grade level are as follows: 6th Carter, Pierce; 7th Alaimo, Graddy; 8th Holmes, Parker.  Our total so far is 623 and we are working toward a goal of 2,000 by Tuesday.  Please bring in as many items as possible. Can your class win the pizza party?   

OMMS Sports Updates

Basketball Teams Aim to Promote School Spirit

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball will host the Homewood Patriots for their first home game on Thursday, November 4th.  Our theme will be WHITE OUT!  All spectators are encouraged to “White Out” the gym with as many white shirts as possible.  Interested students or parents may order an OM basketball white out t-shirt by this Friday, October 22nd. Shirts may be purchased on MySchoolBucks at the following link:   Boys Basketball White Out    

Sign up for OMMS Boys and Girls Tennis Teams

Students interested in trying out for the 2021-22 OMMS Tennis Team, signups are now through Oct. 22. Please follow the link below to sign up. All paperwork must be 100% complete in DragonflyMax by TODAY to be able to participate in tryouts. Tryouts will be held at Inverness Racquet Club. Girls will tryout on Oct. 25th from 4:00 until 5:30 and boys will tryout on Nov. 1 from 4:00 until 5:30. Signup is available on the OMMS Tennis Blog or by using the signup link: https://forms.gle/9e4xKkxxKrY8k9hY7. See Coach Burdett if you have any questions.

OM Boys Rec Basketball League Information
Registration is now open for the OM Boys Rec Basketball League. The league is open to all 2nd-6th grader boys residing in the Oak Mountain area. Cost is $130/player and there will be 60 spots for each age group (2-4 and 5-6). Player Evaluations are tentative for 10/24. Please follow our Facebook page for updates.

OM Girls Basketball League InformationRegistration for girls in 2nd-6th grades is now open through our web site www.omgb.org or by hard copy. Please email Coach Noel  if you need a form or have any questions contact Coach Noel at jnoel@shelbyed.org
Early registration cost: $125After Oct.25th cost is $140Evaluation/Placement date: October 26th at OMMS  7:00-8:00pm 2nd-4rd graders 8:00-9:00 5th-6th gradersFirst Game Saturday, November 13, 2021First Practice Nov. 2nd 7:00-8:00pm 2nd-4rd graders 8:00-9:00 5th-6th graders Practices will be mainly held on Tuesday evenings.

Follow OMMS Athletic Boosters on Facebook

OMMS has a new and improved page on Facebook. This should give everyone the opportunity to see the page without sending a friend request. Please follow along at https://fb.me/OMBoostersGOOM or at the QR Code attached below. The former Facebook page will be deactivated this Friday. You can also follow us on Instagram @ommsathleticboosters.

Competitive Swimmers Needed for OMHS Swim Team                                             

Any 7th-8th grade student with competitive swim experience interested in joining the OMHS Swim Team needs to contact Ms. Hubbard at khubbard@shelbyed.org. The Sectionals Meet will be held in November and students will need to have a current physical on file as well as other paperwork on Dragonfly.

Help OMMS Boosters With Spirit Attire

During the month of October BSN is offering 20% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more!  This promotion is good for the entire month of October and will end on 10/31/21 at 11:59 P.M. EST.  https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Other News

Enhance Your Student’s Birthday Experience
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

Report cards will be sent home on Friday, October 22nd.  

Yearbooks For Sale

2021-2022 yearbooks are for sale!  Go to balfour.com/yearbooks and search for Oak Mountain Middle School.  They are only $40 now through January 31st.  Get them while they are hot!

SGA BOO Grams Next Week

The SGA will be selling BOO Grams (candy) next week, Tuesday-Thursday, during lunch in the cafeteria.  Send BOO Grams to your friends, teachers, or even yourself.  BOO Grams are $1 each and will be delivered each afternoon during Advisory. 

Canned Food Drive Collection Underway
The OMMS Phase I Community Service Group’s annual canned food drive to benefit Oak Mountain Mission will run October 18-26.  All canned and non-perishable items are appreciated, but primary needs include canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed macaroni and cheese. So far the top winners for each grade level are as follows:  6th- Carter; 7th- Graddy; 8th- Holmes.  Our total so far is 486 and we are working toward a goal of 2,000 by Tuesday.  Please bring in as many items as possible. Can your class win the pizza party?   

OMMS Sports Updates

Baseball Tryouts todayBaseball tryouts will be from 4:00-6:00 today.  Players should bring tennis shoes or turf shoes. Tryouts will be in the hitting facility at the baseball field at Oak Mountain High School.  

Basketball Teams Aim to Promote School Spirit

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball will host the Homewood Patriots for their first home game on Thursday, November 4th.  Our theme will be WHITE OUT!  All spectators are encouraged to “White Out” the gym with as many white shirts as possible.  Interested students or parents may order an OM basketball white out t-shirt by this Friday, October 22nd. Shirts may be purchased on MySchoolBucks at the following link:   Boys Basketball White Out    

Sign up for OMMS Boys and Girls Tennis Teams

Students interested in trying out for the 2021-22 OMMS Tennis Team, signups are now through Oct. 22. Please follow the link below to sign up. All paperwork must be 100% complete in DragonflyMax by Oct. 22 to be able to participate in tryouts. Tryouts will be held at Inverness Racquet Club. Girls will tryout on Oct. 25th from 4:00 until 5:30 and boys will tryout on Nov. 1 from 4:00 until 5:30. Signup is available on the OMMS Tennis Blog or by using the signup link: https://forms.gle/9e4xKkxxKrY8k9hY7. See Coach Burdett if you have any questions.

OM Boys Rec Basketball League Information
Registration is now open for the OM Boys Rec Basketball League. The league is open to all 2nd-6th grader boys residing in the Oak Mountain area. Cost is $130/player and there will be 60 spots for each age group (2-4 and 5-6). Player Evaluations are tentative for 10/24. Please follow our Facebook page for updates.

Follow OMMS Athletic Boosters on Facebook

OMMS has a new and improved page on Facebook. This should give everyone the opportunity to see the page without sending a friend request. Please follow along at https://fb.me/OMBoostersGOOM or at the QR Code attached below. The former Facebook page will be deactivated this Friday. You can also follow us on Instagram @ommsathleticboosters.

Competitive Swimmers Needed for OMHS Swim Team                                             

Any 7th-8th grade student with competitive swim experience interested in joining the OMHS Swim Team needs to contact Ms. Hubbard at khubbard@shelbyed.org. The Sectionals Meet will be held in November and students will need to have a current physical on file as well as other paperwork on Dragonfly.

Help OMMS Boosters With Spirit Attire

During the month of October BSN is offering 20% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more!  This promotion is good for the entire month of October and will end on 10/31/21 at 11:59 P.M. EST.  https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Other News

Enhance Your Student’s Birthday Experience
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