November 3rd Announcements

Band fundraiser:  Items will be delivered on Monday, Nov. 8th. Details will be sent via email to band parents/students.

Toys for Tots Begins:  The annual Toys for Tots drive will begin Monday, November 8th through Friday, December 3rd.  See the attached information for details.

Academics 1st Tutoring:  will be held today and tomorrow after school until 4:15.

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 tomorrow. Contact your teacher if you need help getting the book ASAP. 

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!

OMMS SPORTS UPDATES

Boys Basketball Home Game White Out Today:Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball will host the Homewood Patriots for their first home game today.  Our theme will be WHITE OUT!  All spectators are encouraged to “White Out” the gym with as many white shirts as possible.  Students should go home at dismissal and return for the games.   

Boys Tennis Team:  Congratulations to the 2021-2022 boys Tennis team: Joshua C, Junhui H, Henry J, James P., Keaton R, Brandon S, Keller T, and Benjamin T.

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 November BSN 15% off on your Sideline Store purchase of $85 or more! The below promotion is good for the entire month of November. This will end on 11/30/21 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.

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