Congratulations to our principal Dr. Larry Haynes on being named Middle School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Middle School Principals, an affiliate organization of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS).
Winterguard practice is canceled today.
Tennis practice is canceled today.
SGA members: that did not attend this morning’s meeting should plan to stop by Mrs. Higginbotham’s room A-17 to sign up to help with the upcoming SGA sale.
Candy Grams: The SGA will be selling Candy Grams by grade level next week during advisory on the following days: 6th Grade – Tuesday, Feb. 8th; 7th Grade – Wednesday, Feb. 9th; 8th Grade – Thursday, Feb. 10th. Send some love to a friend, a teacher, or yourself. $1 each. Candy Grams will be delivered during advisory the day after the purchase.
Morning Announcements: Would you like to help read morning announcements in honor of Black History Month? This opportunity is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. The deadline to sign up is before Friday, Feb. 4. See Mrs. Salter in room A3 or Mrs. Hutchings in room C4 to sign up and find out more information. You can also email csalter@shelbyed.org or shutchings@shelbyed.org
Robotics: The non-competitive robotics team is meeting today from 3-4 in C-3.2021-2022 Yearbooks are for sale: Go to balfour.com/yearbooks and search for Oak Mountain Middle School. They are $45.
Yearbook ads are available for purchase: Parents should visit https://www.balfour.com/ and then search Oak Mountain Middle School. Once there, click on Order Now and fill in the required information. Then, select that you want to purchase an ad. Once it is purchased, a link will be sent to you to design / complete the ad. Please see the attached detailed directions for additional help. Ad purchases are due by February 5th!
Congratulations to the following students on their musical accomplishments this past weekend! All State Band – Kara O, Daniel C, Silas C, Brandon C, Mya W; All State Alternate – Leigha O and Sam W; District Honor Band – Morgan G, Mahee V, Leigha O, Kara O, Daniel C, Silas C, Davis J, Brandon C, Sam W, Mya W, and Drayton G
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the OMMS library Feb 3rd-10th: If you would like to set up an ewallet for your student, please visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=5045991 for more information!
Message from OMHS: Current 8th grade parents, we want to invite you to a parent course selection meeting where our counselors will cover the same material your child will hear on Thursday, Feb. 3rd. These meetings will be in the PAC at OMHS Monday, Feb. 7 at 6pm or Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 8am. Please utilize the PAC doors off of the commons.
OMMS SPORTS
Current 6th and 7th grade girls that want to try out for the 2022 volleyball teams need to complete all requirements found on the OMMS Volleyball Website and sign up in Coach Gunnels’s room A-21. Requirements must be met by March 2nd – NO EXCEPTIONS. Tryouts will be held March 7-10 at OMMS.
Cheer Tryouts: Current 6th and 7th grade girls wanting to try out for the 2022-23 cheerleading squad must sign up in Coach Chartrand’s room (D-5) between now and Feb. 11. All candidates must be 100% in Dragonfly by Friday, Mar. 4-NO EXCEPTIONS. Clinic is Tuesday, March 15- Thursday, March 17 (mandatory). Tryouts are Friday, Mar. 18th at OMMS.
Help OMMS Boosters With Spirit Attire: Heads up, OAK MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL fan! This February, we’re showin’ fans the love with 20% OFF orders of $80+ when you use code: FEB22 on hot apparel and accessories through our OAK MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Sideline Store. Better hustle–sale ends 2/28. Check us out on social to learn more. Go OAK MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL! http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school
