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February 5 Announcements

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

If any 8th graders would like to sign up for Intro to Television Production, please see Ms. Salmon for an application.

Book Olympiad will meet on Thursday.

Art Club is cancelled for this week.

6th and 7th graders that are interested in trying out for dance need to return their paperwork by next Friday, February 14th.

If any 8th graders would like a Broadcast Application for OMHS, please stop by Ms. Salmon’s room (D4). Also if you have already picked one up, please return it to Ms. Salmon as soon as possible.

Cheer tryout packets and payments are due February 28, 2020.

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school   Ads must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.

Gala pick up instructions are attached.  We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Tennis practice is cancelled today.

Golf practice is cancelled today.

Track tryouts are cancelled today and tomorrow.

OMHS boys freshman and JV soccer are cancelled.

The Oak Mountain Athletic Boosters invites all parents to an Athletic Preview evening. This will be the parents chance to meet all the coaches at the middle school and discuss things such as tryout information, expectations from coaches, the season and gain overall information about any athletic event your child might be interested in.  The event will be February 10th in the cafeteria from 6-7pm.  Please plan on attending. 

Valentine’s Day is almost here! Give your Valentine the perfect gift from BSN. Use code VDAY20 to save 20% off orders of $50 or more.  This promotion is valid for 48 hours only. This will start on 2/5 at 12:00 A.M. EST and it will expire on 2/6 at 11:59 P.M. EST.  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Attachments (8)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Gala Pick Up Instructions (1).pdf774 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store February 2020 Valentine Promo.png178 KB   View Download

Teen Feb 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

OMMS 7th Grade Parents

Parents and 7th Grade students:  The course selection form for the 2020-2021 school year for up-rising 8th grade students is “open” on the OMMS Counselor Google Classroom.  Students will be selecting their ELECTIVE Class.  All 8th Grade Elective Courses are year-long classes. If students have not already joined the OMMS Counselor Google Classroom, the code to join is, dar5tfp.  Please have your student complete this form and submit it to Mrs. Butz, by Friday, February 7th.  

February 4 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be tonight at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

If any 8th graders would like to sign up for Intro to Television Production, please see Ms. Salmon for an application.

Science club will meet today from 3:15 to 4:30pm.

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school   Ads must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

Book Olympiad will not meet today.  We will resume on Thursday.

Art Club is cancelled for this week.

6th and 7th graders that are interested in trying out for dance need to return their paperwork by next Friday.

Enjoy this February promotion for 20% off orders of $80 or more. This will start on 2/1/2020 and it will be valid until 2/29/20.  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school
Attachments (7)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store February 2020.png419 KB   View Download

Teen Feb 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

February 3 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

Academics First Tutoring will meet today.

If any 8th graders would like to sign up for Intro to Television Production, please see Ms. Salmon for an application.

Cheer Tryouts – Info meeting tonight at 5:30 in the cafeteria. 

Science club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 4th from 3:15 to 4:30pm.

Students that ride bus 09-35 should check in with their advisory teacher today and then report to the cafeteria.  Please sit at tables 1 and 2.

6th and 7th graders that are interested in trying out for dance needs to return their paperwork by next Friday.

Congratulations to Robotics team A won the Skills Award and Team J won the Design Award in their competition this weekend.

Congrats to the following students who were selected to participate in the University of Montevallo Honor Band – Emma B, Ilysia C, Isaac F, Grant G, Katie H, Braden H, Zao N, Edie P and Azland T.

Book Olympiad meets this week Tuesday & Thursday from 3-4 p.m. Parents pick up at door #4 under bus canopy. 

Art Club is cancelled for this week.

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school   Ads must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Congratulations to the majorettes in their 1st place finish this weekend in middle dance twirl at the Auburn Winterfest competition.

Congratulations to wrestling metro champs:  Aden M, Brock V and De’Shawn M.

Enjoy this February promotion for 20% off orders of $80 or more. This will start on 2/1/2020 and it will be valid until 2/29/20.  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school
Attachments (6)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Sideline Store February 2020.png419 KB   View Download

Teen Feb 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

January 31 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

If any 8th graders would like to sign up for Intro to Television Production, please see Ms. Salmon for an application.

Cheer Tryouts – Info meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria. 

Science club is Tuesday, Feb. 4th from 3:15 to 4:00pm.

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school   Ads must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Good luck to our wrestling teams in their Metro tournament at Hoover High School tonight and tomorrow.

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school
Attachments (7)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Feb 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

January 30 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Art Club will not meet this week.

Book Olympiad resumes practice this week every Tues/Thurs. 3-4 p.m. in C4. Pick up at door #4 under bus canopy.   

If any 8th graders would like to sign up for Intro to Television Production, please see Ms. Salmon for an application.

Cheer Tryouts – Info meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria. 

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school   Ads must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

Science club is rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4th from 3:15 to 4:00pm.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Attachments (7)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Feb 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

OM Hall of Fame Event

Last chance! OM Hall of Fame Ticket Sales staying open through tomorrow.  An event that celebrates OMMS and OMHS.  Only two sponsor tables and 20 seats remaining to be sold.  Don’t wait until after to hear about a night of delicious dinner, great music and fun!  Be a part of the celebration!  Purchase tickets now at https://gofan.co/app/events/78540

The Booster Club has organized several activities around HOF weekend.

Friday evening (1/31) is senior night for both our boys and girls basketball teams.  Seniors will be recognized between the 2 varsity games.  At halftime of the boys’ game, we will introduce all of the HoF inductees.  

Saturday morning (2/1) at 10:00 am, baseball, softball & soccer programs will each be hosting alumni games with intrasquad scrimmages to follow.  The softball/baseball concession stand will be in full swing to serve lunch to all attendees.  We expect 300+ and will have local media coverage at the events.   

Saturday evening at 6:00 the HOF Celebration at OLV will put the perfect wrap on the weekend.  We will have dinner, dancing, both a silent and floor auction and the induction ceremony.    

Inductees to be honored are as follows: David Dahl-Colorado Rockies; Toni Payne-Sevilla FC; Chandler Hoffman- Birmingham Legion FC; Clark Powell; Donald McMahon; 2001 Women’s Softball State Championship Team; 2005  Men’s Soccer State Championship Team

This an adult only event so get a babysitter and come support our first annual HOF.  

January 29 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Art Club will not meet this week.

Book Olympiad resumes practice this week every Tues/Thurs. 3-4 p.m. in C4. Pick up at door #4 under bus canopy.   

FCA will meet tomorrow morning at 7:15am in the Sports Building.

If any 8th graders would like to sign up for Intro to Television Production, please see Ms. Salmon for an application.

Cheer Tryouts – Info meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 in the cafeteria. 

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school   Ads must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school


Attachments (8)

2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

Teen Feb 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

January 28 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Art Club will not meet this week.

8th Grade Students–be SURE to turn in your high school course selection form to your World History Class tomorrow for the High School Counselors. It MUST be signed by a parent or guardian! High School Counselors will be here to collect the forms and answer any questions you may have about your 9th grade classes.

The FINAL What Do You Need Wednesday sale will take place tomorrow during lunch.  So bring your money and stock up on any supplies you might need for the remainder of the year.  Items range from $1 to $5.

Book Olympiad resumes practice this week every Tues/Thurs. 3-4 p.m. in C4. Pick up at door #4 under bus canopy.   

Debate team will meet outside Mrs. Gunnels room A-21 at 2:30 today.  Mrs. Bolt will meet you at Samford.

Science club is cancelled for today.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

The FINAL What Do You Need Wednesday sale will take place tomorrow during lunch.  Bring your money and stock up on any supplies you might need for the remainder of the year.  Items range from $1 to $5.

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-schoolAds must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Good luck to our 7th grade girls’ basketball team as they begin Metro today vs. @ Homewood beginning at 4:30pm.  Good luck to our 8th grade girls’ basketball team as they continue Metro play against Mt. Brook @ Homewood beginning at 6pm.

Good luck to our boys basketball teams as they begin Metro today.  7th grade will play Pizitz at Pizitz beginning at 5:15 and 8th grade will play Pizitz beginning at Hewitt at 6:30 p.m.

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

As many of you know this is the 20th anniversary of the opening of OMHS.  The Athletic Booster Club has established our first ever Athletic Hall Of Fame to recognize outstanding teams and individuals throughout the twenty year history of OMHS.   A banquet will be held in their honor on February 1 at 6:00 p.m. at OLV.  Tickets may be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/events/78540  All proceeds go to Oak Mountain athletics.  
The Booster Club has organized several activities around HOF weekend.

Friday evening (1/31) is senior night for both our boys and girls basketball teams.  Seniors will be recognized between the 2 varsity games.  At halftime of the boys’ game, we will introduce all of the HoF inductees.  

(2)    Saturday morning (2/1) at 10:00 am, baseball, softball & soccer programs will each be hosting alumni games with intrasquad scrimmages to follow.  The softball/baseball concession stand will be in full swing to serve lunch to all attendees.  We expect 300+ and will have local media coverage at the events.   

(3)    Saturday evening at 6:00 the HOF Celebration at OLV will put the perfect wrap on the weekend.  We will have dinner, dancing, both a silent and floor auction and the induction ceremony.    


Inductees to be honored are as follows: David Dahl-Colorado Rockies; Toni Payne-Sevilla FC; Chandler Hoffman- Birmingham Legion FC; Clark Powell; Donald McMahon; 2001 Women’s Softball State Championship Team; 2005  Men’s Soccer State Championship Team


This an adult only event so get a babysitter and come support our first annual HOF.  

Oak Mountain High School

5476 Caldwell Mill Road

Birmingham, AL 35242

2011 National Blue Ribbon School

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2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download

January 27 Announcements

7th Grade Washington DC Students:  DC Meeting will be Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm in the OMMS Cafeteria. Student and at least one parent are required to attend.  Email Mrs. Kennedy (jkennedy@shelbyed.org) a copy of insurance card (front and back) that covers student.  Visit the OMMS DC Blog for updates and information.   https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/omms-dctrip/

If you are interested in joining the Robotics Club that will meet after school on Monday’s until 4:00, please complete the Google form.  https://forms.gle/yZ2iYsKWJz5p4chK7  

The next Academics First Tutoring will be on Monday, February 3rd.

Pre-Algebra math team practice will be tomorrow at 7:20 in D-8.

SGA will meet tomorrow at 7:20 in A17. Please wear SGA T-shirt. 

Phase 1 will meet today after school. Pick up is at 4:15.

Science club will meet tomorrow from 3:15 until 4:30.

Art Club will not meet this week.

JUNA members should go to Mrs Higg’s room for a few minutes during advisory today for a group picture.

Congratulations to our robotics teams that competed in the Bumpus Robotics Tournament this weekend.  Team A won the Teamwork Challenge and Team J won the Robot Skills Award!  With the skills scores, these 2 teams are ranked in the top 10% in the world!!  Team A:  Jack S, Jacob C, Charlotte H, Ashley L; Team J:  Carter A, Cecil F, Andrew F, Mabrey W

Congratulations to our JUNA team:  Belize won Honorable Mention for Best Presentation; Brazil won Best Project Board, Girl Delegate winner and their resolution passed out of committee; Ireland won Honorable Mention for Best Resolution and their resolution passed out of committee and in the General Assembly.  Also congratulations to Anna H. and Peyton N. for being Erin McPherson Leadership finalists.

Congratulations to our show choirs in the Capital City Classic this past weekend: Showcase won 1st Place in the Women’s Division; Class Act earned 2nd Place in the Class A Division; Sophia L. won Best Soloist within a show. 

Congrats to the following students who auditioned and were selected for the Alabama All State Band and District 4 Honor Band this weekend:  Will J – All State, Kayla O and Jennifer L- All State Alternate; District Honor Band – Aldyn F, Kayla O, Anna H, Sarah F, Micah M, Isaac F, Jennifer L, Will J, Abby Y, Andrew F, Matthew D and AJ S.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 20th at 6pm for those interested in trying out for cheerleading at OMHS.  At least one parent must attend the meeting.  Please contact Bridgit Watkins (bwatkins@shelbyed.org) with any questions prior to the meeting.

After reviewing the sales from the past few weeks, Academic Partners announces the FINAL What Do You Need Wednesday Sale will be Wednesday, January 29.  Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped with the sales. Make sure your students stock up on any items they might need the rest of the year at next week’s FINAL sale.

Create and purchase your student’s Yearbook Ad online today at:  https://www.balfour.com/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-schoolAds must be submitted no later than Friday February 21st.  E-mail:  v3thomas@shelbyed.org or call Balfour at 1-800-944-5930 with any questions.

Mardi Gras Gala – Academic Partners is excited to host the Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, 2/7 from 7-10 pm.  Admission tickets and fun tickets will be for sale at school on 2/5, 2/6, and 2/7 during lunch as well as at the event.  Admission tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  Fun Tickets (these will be used for all activities and food) are $1 each.  FOOD and ACTIVITIES:  Chick-Fil-A nuggets 3 tickets, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza 2 tickets, Crazy Bread 3 tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts 2 tickets, Cake Walk 1 ticket, Selfie Station 1 ticket, and the concession stand will be open with 1-3 tickets for various beverages and candy.  Dressy attire, no jeans or shorts.We are in need of volunteers to make the event a success!   If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Junkin at ommsacademicpartners@gmail.com.  Please signup and help us make this event a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFAC2BA0FD0-mardi

OMMS PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor our school!  For $250, your company logo will be featured on the OMMS Life Facebook page (which has over 900 followers!) all year long and your company information will be distributed in a school-wide list serve email.  Our partnership allows for extremely targeted advertising to almost 1,100 students and their families!  Please turn in the attached form and your donation to the front office to show your support of OMMS students and teachers!

Registration for the Oak Mountain High School Color Run is now open at www.oakmountaincolorrun.com. The date is March 7 at Oak Mountain State Park. All proceeds will benefit the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Help us pass the $100,000 mark raised by supporting and signing up this year!

Upcoming 9th graders Parent Meeting/Course selection tonight at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS.  If you have any questions, please call OMHS at (205) 682-5200.

EAGLES SPORTS NEWS

Good luck to our 8th grade girls’ basketball team as they begin Metro today vs. Hewitt Trussville @ Homewood beginning at 4:30pm.

Student-athletes who attended physical day will receive their physical back today in PE. It is very important that you return this form to your parents for them to upload to DragonFly Max.

Anyone who wants to try out for the OMMS Track and Field team needs to see Coach Dillard in the gym to sign up. Try-outs are February 5th-6th, 2020.

BSN Sideline Sports link for January!  Enjoy 15% off any order of $80 or more.  Deal ends 1/31 11:59 pm est. (flyer attached) http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school 


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2019-2020 PTO Flyer-Business.pdf70 KB   View Download

2020 OMHS Color Run Poster.pdf966 KB   View Download

DragonFly MAX (2).pdf206 KB   View Download

Mardi Gras Gala (2).pdf260 KB   View Download

Publix Partners School Email Template – Desktop Version.pdf1 MB   View Download

Sideline Store January 2020.png242 KB   View Download

Teen Jan 2020 OMMS.docx13 KB   View Download

Thrive Together Flyer.PDF980 KB   View Download