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

Coding Club will meet today in Mrs. Carter’s room D2, 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!

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 -38; 7th Alaimo- 25; 8th Tie for Acton and Holmes with 20.  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 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

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

Coding Club will meet Wednesday, October 20th, in Mrs. Carter’s room D2, from 3-4:30.

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

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 Pierce; 7th Alaimo; 8th Acton.  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 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

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

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

All of Ms. Turpen’s classes will have an Energy Quiz tomorrow.  See Schoology for details. 

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 18-25.  All canned and non-perishable items are appreciated, but primary needs include canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed macaroni and cheese.  

Winter Guard Clinic Begins Today  

Winter Guard clinic begins today at Oak Mountain High School in the cafeteria from 3:30-5:45. You must provide your own transportation. Any student who has not turned in the permission slip, consent form, physical, and $20 clinic fee must turn them in before the clinic begins to be able to participate.

OMMS Sports Updates

Congratulations to Coach Chumbley on being voted the Metro South Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year. 

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 may order an OM basketball white out t-shirt.  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

Students that ride bus 10-11 will ride bus 09-63 today after the first route.

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

Robotics Team Seeks New Competitors
The window is still open for students interested in signing up for OMMS’s national and world renown Robotics Team.  Students interested in joining the team must complete the interest survey by October 15.  Once it is determined how many students are interested in competing, Mrs. Whitehead will schedule a tryout and a parent meeting.  For those who have questions, please email Mrs. Whitehead at swhitehead@shelbyed.org.  The link to the interest survey is as follows:   https://forms.gle/Xv8iqxAPVkV2wErv8

Canned Food Drive Begins October 18The OMMS Phase I Community Service Group’s annual canned food drive to benefit Oak Mountain Mission will run October 18-25.  All canned and non-perishable items are appreciated, but primary needs include canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed macaroni and cheese.  All 7th and 8th grade Phase I members should report to Mrs. Nobles room A-19 upon arrival to school on Monday to distribute collection boxes.

Winter Guard Clinic begins Monday  

Winter Guard clinics begin Monday at Oak Mountain High School and will take place in the cafeteria from 3:30-5:45. You must provide your own transportation.  Any student interested in trying out must turn in the clinic fee and paperwork to Ms. Marzullo by October 18th. If you have any questions, email Ms. Marzullo at smarzullo@shelbyed.org. 

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 may order an OM basketball white out t-shirt.  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.

Baseball Tryouts Set

Students interested in trying out for the 2021-22 OMMS Baseball Team may sign up through Oct. 15. Please follow the link below to sign up. All paperwork must be 100% complete in DragonflyMax by Oct. 18 to be able to participate in tryouts. Tryouts will be held at Oak Mountain High School on Wed. 10/20: 4:00-6:00; Thurs. 10/21 4:00-6:00; Sat. 10/23 9:00-12:00; Sun. 10/24 1:30-4:00.  Basketball players should only attend Saturday and Sunday sessions. Signup link: https://forms.gle/Th1uvEdpT9YwsZ1d8

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

From OMHS:

Oak Mountain Men’s Basketball CHAMPIONSHIP SCHOOL 2nd – 6th Grade Boys https://www.oakmountainathletics.com/boys-basketball-champions-school

Students that ride bus #13-44 will ride bus #01-14 at dismissal today until further notice.
Report cards will not be sent home with students today.  They will be sent home tomorrow.

Robotics Team Seeks New Competitors
The window is still open for students interested in signing up for OMMS’s national and world renown Robotics Team.  Students interested in joining the team must complete the interest survey by October 15.  Once it is determined how many students are interested in competing, Mrs. Whitehead will schedule a tryout and a parent meeting.  For those who have questions, please email Mrs. Whitehead at swhitehead@shelbyed.org.  The link to the interest survey is as follows:   https://forms.gle/Xv8iqxAPVkV2wErv8

Canned Food Drive Begins October 18

The OMMS Phase I Community Service Group’s annual canned food drive to benefit Oak Mountain Mission will run October 18-25.  All canned and non-perishable items are appreciated, but primary needs include canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed macaroni and cheese.

Signup Period Continues for Winter Guard Tryouts                                                    

7th & 8th graders: Winter Guard clinics and tryouts are next week, October 18th-21st, at Oak Mountain High School in the cafeteria from 3:30-5:45. You must provide your own transportation to the high school. If you are trying out and have not turned in your paperwork and paid the clinic fee on MySchoolBucks, you need to do that as soon as possible. Come by Ms. Marzullo’s room in G-6 to grab a packet if you have not already. All paperwork and fees must be turned in before October 18th. If you are trying out and have not been added to the Schoology page, use this code to join: RRW6-QZ48-9HHG2 If you have any questions, email Ms. Marzullo at smarzullo@shelbyed.org. 

OMMS Sports Updates

Good luck to our Cross Country teams as they compete at Metro today at Veteran’s Park (Hoover).

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 may order an OM basketball white out t-shirt.  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.

Baseball Tryouts Set

Students interested in trying out for the 2021-22 OMMS Baseball Team may sign up through Oct. 15. Please follow the link below to sign up. All paperwork must be 100% complete in DragonflyMax by Oct. 18 to be able to participate in tryouts. Tryouts will be held at Oak Mountain High School on Wed. 10/20: 4:00-6:00; Thurs. 10/21 4:00-6:00; Sat. 10/23 9:00-12:00; Sun. 10/24 1:30-4:00.  Basketball players should only attend Saturday and Sunday sessions. Signup link: https://forms.gle/Th1uvEdpT9YwsZ1d8

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

From OMHS:

Oak Mountain Men’s Basketball CHAMPIONSHIP SCHOOL 2nd – 6th Grade Boyshttps://www.oakmountainathletics.com/boys-basketball-champions-school

Report cards will be sent home with students on Thursday, October 14.

Spirit Day TomorrowTomorrow we will be on an afternoon pep rally schedule in order to take a student, faculty, and staff photo on the football field during advisory.  In addition, tomorrow will be a Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day with each grade level wearing the following colors:    Eighth Grade — Red; Seventh Grade — White; and Sixth Grade — Blue.  

Upcoming Meetings

Coding Club will meet this afternoon, in Mrs. Carter’s room D2, from 3-4:30.

Robotics Team Seeks New CompetitorsThe window is still open for students interested in signing up for OMMS’s national and world renown Robotics Team.  Students interested in joining the team must complete the interest survey by October 15.  Once it is determined how many students are interested in competing, Mrs. Whitehead will schedule a tryout and a parent meeting.  For those who have questions, please email Mrs. Whitehead at swhitehead@shelbyed.org.  The link to the interest survey is as follows:   https://forms.gle/Xv8iqxAPVkV2wErv8

Canned Food Drive Begins October 18The OMMS Phase I Community Service Group’s annual canned food drive to benefit Oak Mountain Mission will run October 18-25.  All canned and non-perishable items are appreciated, but primary needs include canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed macaroni and cheese.

Signup Period Continues for Winter Guard Tryouts                                                    

7th & 8th graders: Winter Guard clinics and tryouts are next week, October 18th-21st, at Oak Mountain High School in the cafeteria from 3:30-5:45. You must provide your own transportation to the high school. If you are trying out and have not turned in your paperwork and paid the clinic fee on MySchoolBucks, you need to do that as soon as possible. Come by Ms. Marzullo’s room in G-6 to grab a packet if you have not already. All paperwork and fees must be turned in before October 18th. If you are trying out and have not been added to the Schoology page, use this code to join: RRW6-QZ48-9HHG2 If you have any questions, email Ms. Marzullo at smarzullo@shelbyed.org. 

OMMS Sports Updates

Good luck to our football teams tonight as they play Clay Chalkville at Heardmont.

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 may order an OM basketball white out t-shirt.  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.

Baseball Tryouts Set

Students interested in trying out for the 2021-22 OMMS Baseball Team may sign up through Oct. 15. Please follow the link below to sign up. All paperwork must be 100% complete in DragonflyMax by Oct. 18 to be able to participate in tryouts. Tryouts will be held at Oak Mountain High School on Wed. 10/20: 4:00-6:00; Thurs. 10/21 4:00-6:00; Sat. 10/23 9:00-12:00; Sun. 10/24 1:30-4:00.  Basketball players should only attend Saturday and Sunday sessions. Signup link: https://forms.gle/Th1uvEdpT9YwsZ1d8

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

From OMHS:Oak Mountain Men’s Basketball CHAMPIONSHIP SCHOOL 2nd – 6th Grade Boyshttps://www.oakmountainathletics.com/boys-basketball-champions-school

Report cards will be sent home with students on Thursday, October 16.

Upcoming Meetings

SGA will meet tomorrow morning at 7:20 in the cafeteria.Coding Club will meet Wednesday, October 13th, in Mrs. Carter’s room D2, from 3-4:30.

Robotics Team Seeks New Competitors

The window is still open for students interested in signing up for OMMS’s national and world renown Robotics Team.  Students interested in joining the team must complete the interest survey by October 15.  Once it is determined how many students are interested in competing, Mrs. Whitehead will schedule a tryout and a parent meeting.  For those who have questions, please email Mrs. Whitehead at swhitehead@shelbyed.org.  The link to the interest survey is as follows:   https://forms.gle/Xv8iqxAPVkV2wErv8

Canned Food Drive Begins October 18

The OMMS Phase I Community Service Group’s annual canned food drive to benefit Oak Mountain Mission will run October 18-22.  All canned and non-perishable items are appreciated, but primary needs include canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed macaroni and cheese.

Signup Period Continues for Winter Guard Tryouts                                                    

7th & 8th graders: Winter Guard clinics and tryouts are next week, October 18th-21st, at Oak Mountain High School in the cafeteria from 3:30-5:45. You must provide your own transportation to the high school. If you are trying out and have not turned in your paperwork and paid the clinic fee on MySchoolBucks, you need to do that as soon as possible. Come by Ms. Marzullo’s room in G-6 to grab a packet if you have not already. All paperwork and fees must be turned in before October 18th. If you are trying out and have not been added to the Schoology page, use this code to join: RRW6-QZ48-9HHG2 If you have any questions, email Ms. Marzullo at smarzullo@shelbyed.org. 

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 may order an OM basketball white out t-shirt. 

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.

Baseball Tryouts Set

Students interested in trying out for the 2021-22 OMMS Baseball Team may sign up through Oct. 15. Please follow the link below to sign up. All paperwork must be 100% complete in DragonflyMax by Oct. 18 to be able to participate in tryouts. Tryouts will be held at Oak Mountain High School on Oct. 20, 21, 23, and 24. Signup link: https://forms.gle/Th1uvEdpT9YwsZ1d8

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 ExperienceHappy 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

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

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

Good luck to our volleyball teams in their metro tournament this weekend!  7th grade at Hewitt and 8th grade at Berry.

Good luck to our XC teams tomorrow at the Jesse Owens meet in Moulton!

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.

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.

6th, 7th and 8th grade Scholars Bowl tryouts will be Tuesday, October 5th. If interested, please complete the Google Form on the Scholars Bowl blog located under Clubs and Organizations. The time and location of the tryouts will be announced soon.

If you are interested in trying out for the 2021-22 OMMS Tennis Team, signups are from today 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.

Deadline to sign up for wrestling is today.  If you have any questions, see Coach White.

If you are interested in trying out for the 2021-22 OMMS Baseball Team, signups are from today-Oct. 15. Please follow the link below to sign up. All paperwork must be 100% complete in DragonflyMax by Oct. 18 to be able to participate in tryouts. Tryouts will be held at Oak Mountain High School on Oct. 20, 21, 23, and 24. Signup link: https://forms.gle/Th1uvEdpT9YwsZ1d8

7th & 8th Graders: Winter Guard clinics and tryouts will be held at Oak Mountain High School in the cafeteria on October 18th-21st. Clinics will take place on October 18th-20th from 3:30-5:45, and tryouts will take place on the 21st from 3:30-until everyone is done. You must provide your own transportation to the high school. If you were not able to attend the interest meeting and would like to try out, please come by room G-6 to pick up a packet. All paperwork, including a physical, must be turned in before October 18th. If you have any questions, email Ms. Marzullo at smarzullo@shelbyed.org

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.

Support the OMMS Athletic Boosters by purchasing spirit wear shirts for a limited time at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/pvvaj3vb

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 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

FROM OMHS: OMHS Men’s Basketball Championship School 2nd – 6th Grade Boys.  Follow the link for more information:  https://www.oakmountainathletics.com/boys-basketball-champions-school

Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner! Do you buy a ham or turkey every holiday season? Why not buy a gift card from HoneyBaked Ham and support the Oak Mountain Spirit of Cahaba band! Every music stand, sheet of music, instrument, and uniform is self funded by the band booster club. After 20+ years of use, we are looking to replace the uniforms and continue the legacy of excellence that we all love!
https://honeybakedfundraising.com/fundraisers/Oak_Mountain_High_School_Band