Friday April 2nd Update from OMMS

Uncategorized

Dear OMMS Parents and Families:
As we near the end of day 5 of e-learning, I continue to be both thankful and amazed at the number of groups who continue to reach out to us desiring to assist our teachers and staff in addition to helping clean and restore our campuses.  As I shared in my previous message, once we receive clearance from Alabama Power, Shelby County, and Alabama State Department of Education officials, we will be in touch with these groups to schedule clean-up days.  Here is the latest information I can share with you as the damage assessment process continues at OMMS.

As OMES prepares to welcome students back to the school on Monday, a team of engineers, architects, electricians, and Central Office leaders continue to inspect the OMMS buildings and grounds, especially the exterior and interior walls throughout the building and on the roof.  What they have learned so far is that the damage is more extensive than originally thought.  Meanwhile, additional crews have been working to clean up the areas most affected and secure wind damaged doors and windows.  Once the assessment is complete, our district leaders will come up with the absolute best plan to address the needs of our students.  With that said, we will continue with e-learning until further notice.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with our families who have been affected by the tornado.  I continue to be uplifted by the actions taken by multitudes of people who are contributing their time, talents, and financial support towards putting lives back together.  

As e-learning continues, please do not hesitate to email me, our grade level counselors, and grade level assistant principals to make us aware of any needs for our students.  In addition, please call the front office (205-682-5210) if you have questions or need immediate assistance.  I have included the names and email addresses for the assistant principals and counselors below:

Thank you again for the encouragement and kind words so many of you have shared throughout these challenging times.  We wish each of you a Happy Easter!

Sincerely,
Larry Haynes, Ed. D
Principal