General Information

OMMS Announcements will be shared on Tuesdays and Fridays only from this point, unless there is special information to share.

Students that ride bus 22-09 will ride bus 09-63 at dismissal today.

Students that ride bus 13-39 will report to C-west hallway today at dismissal.

Attention 7th and 8th Grade Girls and Parents/Guardians:  Are you interested in careers in STEM fields? Would you like to hear more about STEM jobs? Would you like to hear from women that currently have STEM jobs in the Birmingham area?  If this sounds like something that interests you, please see the flyer below for “Go Red for Women: STEM Goes RED” for more information. This is a great opportunity for OMMS girls interested in this field of work. Students interested must be in good academic and behavior standing. The deadline to apply/register is October 21st.  If you are interested in applying/registering your daughter for this unique, learning experience, please complete the link below. Reach out to your counselors if you have any questions.

Ashley Nipp enipp@shelbyed.org

Amy Becnel abecnel@shelbyed.org

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0KqDCWu4I4H9jPGB99OXPKRabTg3Y4MZS1163Zily4C1VGA/viewform

Yearbooks! The 2023 OMMS yearbooks are ready to purchase! Please use the following link to order. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01057478 We are excited to work with Jostens this year, and they are offering some limited time deals, so be sure to check it out! If you have any questions, please email either Mrs. Harding (lharding@shelbyed.org) or Mr. McIndoe (smcindoe@shelbyed.org).

Yearbook Ads Now Available for Purchase! The OMMS yearbook staff is excited to announce that you can now purchase ads for your student(s). The deadline to order AND submit your ad is December 1st. You can click the following link to purchase: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1281735. Please see the attached flyer for detailed instructions. If you have any questions, please contact either Lucie Harding (lharding@shelbyed.org) or Scott McIndoe (smcindoe@shelbyed.org).

Purchase an Oak Mountain Community Shirt and support the OMMS Choir! You may click the link (OM Community Shirt) or scan the QR code to purchase the shirt. 

Washington DC 2023 ~ February 16 – 20, 2023

Final deadline is Friday, October 14th or when the spaces are filled.  If you are a 7th or 8th grader interested in attending the DC Trip –> read this carefully 2023 OMMS Washington DC Trip Information, follow the steps on page 6, and register as soon as possible. Email Mrs. Kennedy if you have any questions at jkennedy@shelbyed.org.

Phase 1 canned food drive will end on Wednesday, October 19th. The competition is heating up so don’t miss out on this great cause!  Drop your cans off with your science teacher!

NJHS students please check your school email for an important message from Mr. Burdett regarding membership dues and Toys for Tots shopping.

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

Phase 1 will deliver canned goods to Oak Mountain Missions next Thursday, October 20th. Students will stay after school that day, but parents will drive from OMMS to Oak Mountain Missions. Mr. Norris must have the volunteer driver forms if you are attending. Phase 1, please check your email for more information, or email Mr. Norris at j2norris@shelbyed.org

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and Shelby County Schools is excited to celebrate and raise awareness for our students with dyslexia.  Please see the attached newsletter for more information. 

OMMS Sports Information:

Good luck to our cross country teams in the Metro Championship at Hewitt Trussville tomorrow!

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball are selling shirts to promote their first home game on October 25th against Briarwood Christian Lions!  Our theme will be RED OUT! All spectators are encouraged to “RED Out” the gym with as many red shirts as possible. You can purchase your RED OUT shirt on myschoolbucks by clicking the link.  Red Out Shirt

Boys interested in trying out for the OMMS Baseball Team need to complete the Google Form link below.  Tryouts will be October 20-23 at Oak Mountain High School. All required documents must be completed in DragonFly by October 14th to be eligible to tryout.  https://forms.gle/AiXQ4vdkxzv3pMwe8

The Oak Mountain Girls Basketball League is now Open.  Registration for girls in the 2nd-6th grades is now open through our website www.omgb.org.    Please email Coach Noel if you have any questions at jnoel@shelbyed.org  Early registration coast:  $155; After October 23th cost is $165; Evaluation/Placement Date: October 24, 2022 at OMMS 7:00-8:00pm 2nd-4th graders; 8:00-9:00pm 5th-6th graders.   Practices will begin November 1st, mainly held on Tuesdays.  Our first game will be Saturday, November 12th.

BSN:  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

OM Community and Schools:

Oak Mountain Elementary School needs your help! We would love for students at OMMS and OMHS to sign up to volunteer for our Fall Fun Fest! You will receive a form documenting your volunteer hours, and you’ll have a great time! Please sign up by clicking the link below:

FFF OMMS & OMHS Volunteers

OMMS Announcements will be shared on Tuesdays and Fridays only from this point, unless there is special information to share.

SGA meets tomorrow morning at 7:20am.

Yearbooks! The 2023 OMMS yearbooks are ready to purchase! Please use the following link to order. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01057478 We are excited to work with Jostens this year, and they are offering some limited time deals, so be sure to check it out! If you have any questions, please email either Mrs. Harding (lharding@shelbyed.org) or Mr. McIndoe (smcindoe@shelbyed.org).

Please encourage students to check the lost and found in the gym and the front office for any missing items.  Items collected will be donated soon.

Purchase an Oak Mountain Community Shirt and support the OMMS Choir! You may click the link (OM Community Shirt) or scan the QR code to purchase the shirt. 

Washington DC 2023 ~ February 16 – 20, 2023

There are 10 Spots Left!Final deadline is Friday, October 14th or when the spaces are filled.  If you are a 7th or 8th grader interested in attending the DC Trip –> read this carefully 2023 OMMS Washington DC Trip Information, follow the steps on page 6, and register as soon as possible. Email Mrs. Kennedy if you have any questions at jkennedy@shelbyed.org.

Birmingham-Southern Men’s Basketball team is offering free admission to a home game for the entire family! Any student who reads 5 books by Friday, Oct. 28th and turns in their form will receive free admission to a home game of their choice! Come get a flyer from the library or print the flyer, then complete the challenge, and turn it in to the library (Mrs. Howton or Mrs. McCaleb) by Friday, Oct. 28th! 

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and Shelby County Schools is excited to celebrate and raise awareness for our students with dyslexia.  Please see the attached newsletter for more information. 

OMMS Sports Information:

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball are selling shirts to promote their first home game on October 25th against Briarwood Christian Lions!  Our theme will be RED OUT! All spectators are encouraged to “RED Out” the gym with as many red shirts as possible. You can purchase your RED OUT shirt on myschoolbucks by clicking the link.  Red Out Shirt

If you are a current 7th or 8th grade boy or girl and you are interested in trying out for the Golf Team, please fill out the following link. Golf Tryouts will be held on October 26,2022 at Inverness Country Club. You must bring your own set of clubs. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSBOzMYK1IiCprcYhl1JjPkEBh0JYaX2cDXVFxJXlKxCe2EA/viewform

Boys interested in trying out for the OMMS Baseball Team need to complete the Google Form link below.  Tryouts will be October 20-23 at Oak Mountain High School. All required documents must be completed in DragonFly by October 14th to be eligible to tryout.  https://forms.gle/AiXQ4vdkxzv3pMwe8

Attention all OMMS athletes, parents and fans! Show your continued support for our athletics department by becoming a member of the OMMS Athletics Boosters Club! Great spirit swag is included with all membership tiers, and the Gold and Eagle level memberships get you or your entire family into all home athletic events for the entire year! All proceeds go to provide additional resources to our amazing student athletes and coaches.  Payments can by made through www.myschoolbucks.com by searching OMMS. 

BSN:  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

From OMES:

Oak Mountain Elementary School needs your help! We would love for students at OMMS and OMHS to sign up to volunteer for our Fall Fun Fest! You will receive a form documenting your volunteer hours, and you’ll have a great time! Please sign up by clicking the link below:

FFF OMMS & OMHS Volunteers

Students that ride bus 09-35 will report to C-hall at dismissal.

Monday, October 10th is a teacher workday, no students.

SGA Officers will meet on Tuesday at 7:20am in C20.  The entire SGA will meet on Wednesday morning.

Yearbooks! The 2023 OMMS yearbooks are ready to purchase! Please use the following link to order. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01057478 We are excited to work with Jostens this year, and they are offering some limited time deals, so be sure to check it out! If you have any questions, please email either Mrs. Harding (lharding@shelbyed.org) or Mr. McIndoe (smcindoe@shelbyed.org).

Mrs. Carter’s Coding Club is now taking applications. Stop by room A-16 for a flyer, and complete the online application form by Friday, October 7th. The club is open to 6th grade students only, and space is limited. CLICK HERE to access the online application.

Please encourage students to check the lost and found in the gym and the front office for any missing items.  Items collected will be donated soon.

Purchase an Oak Mountain Community Shirt and support the OMMS Choir! You may click the link (OM Community Shirt) or scan the QR code to purchase the shirt. 

Washington DC 2023 ~ February 16 – 20, 2023

There are 10 Spots Left!Final deadline is Friday, October 14th or when the spaces are filled.  If you are a 7th or 8th grader interested in attending the DC Trip –> read this carefully 2023 OMMS Washington DC Trip Information, follow the steps on page 6, and register as soon as possible. Email Mrs. Kennedy if you have any questions at jkennedy@shelbyed.org.

Birmingham-Southern Men’s Basketball team is offering free admission to a home game for the entire family! Any student who reads 5 books by Friday, Oct. 28th and turns in their form will receive free admission to a home game of their choice! Come get a flyer from the library or print the flyer, then complete the challenge, and turn it in to the library (Mrs. Howton or Mrs. McCaleb) by Friday, Oct. 28th! 

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and Shelby County Schools is excited to celebrate and raise awareness for our students with dyslexia.  Please see the attached newsletter for more information. 

OMMS Sports Information:

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball are selling shirts to promote their first home game on October 25th against Briarwood Christian Lions!  Our theme will be RED OUT! All spectators are encouraged to “RED Out” the gym with as many red shirts as possible. You can purchase your RED OUT shirt on myschoolbucks by clicking the link.  Red Out Shirt

If you are a current 7th or 8th grade boy or girl and you are interested in trying out for the Golf Team, please fill out the following link. Golf Tryouts will be held on October 26,2022 at Inverness Country Club. You must bring your own set of clubs. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSBOzMYK1IiCprcYhl1JjPkEBh0JYaX2cDXVFxJXlKxCe2EA/viewform

It’s time to sign up for Wrestling! There are flyers in most 7th and 8th grade classes. Please follow the QR code to sign up. Sign ups will be 9/19/2022-10/07-2022. If you have any questions, please see Coach White in A-8.  Wrestling Sign Ups 2022-2023

Boys interested in trying out for the OMMS Baseball Team need to complete the Google Form link below.  Tryouts will be October 20-23 at Oak Mountain High School. All required documents must be completed in DragonFly by October 14th to be eligible to tryout.  https://forms.gle/AiXQ4vdkxzv3pMwe8

Attention all OMMS athletes, parents and fans! Show your continued support for our athletics department by becoming a member of the OMMS Athletics Boosters Club! Great spirit swag is included with all membership tiers, and the Gold and Eagle level memberships get you or your entire family into all home athletic events for the entire year! All proceeds go to provide additional resources to our amazing student athletes and coaches.  Payments can by made through www.myschoolbucks.com by searching OMMS. 

BSN:  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Students that ride bus 10-04 will ride bus 09-63 today at dismissal and will be appx. 30 minutes late arriving at bus stops.

Yearbooks! The 2023 OMMS yearbooks are ready to purchase! Please use the following link to order. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01057478 We are excited to work with Jostens this year, and they are offering some limited time deals, so be sure to check it out! If you have any questions, please email either Mrs. Harding (lharding@shelbyed.org) or Mr. McIndoe (smcindoe@shelbyed.org).

Phase 1 will meet today after school until 4:30. Parents will pick students up at the end of A Hall. Please begin parking in the bus line by the gym. An email was sent to all applicants/parents with more information. Please contact Mr. Norris at j2norris@shelbyed.org if you have any questions.

6th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians:  This week the Counseling Department is hosting Sandra Dozier, with BridgeWays, to present lessons on the relationship between interests/personalities and future career options.  These lessons will take place during Social Studies:  Thursday, October 6th- Mr. Wood’s Classes; Friday, October 7th- Ms. Zimmer’s Classes.

Mrs. Carter’s Coding Club is now taking applications. Stop by room A-16 for a flyer, and complete the online application form by Friday, October 7th. The club is open to 6th grade students only, and space is limited. CLICK HERE to access the online application.

Please encourage students to check the lost and found in the gym and the front office for any missing items.  Items collected will be donated soon.

Purchase an Oak Mountain Community Shirt and support the OMMS Choir! You may click the link (OM Community Shirt) or scan the QR code to purchase the shirt. 

Washington DC 2023 ~ February 16 – 20, 2023 There are 13 Spots Left! Final deadline is Friday, October 14th or when the spaces fill up.  If you are a 7th or 8th grader interested in attending the DC Trip –> read this carefully 2023 OMMS Washington DC Trip Information, follow the steps on page 6, and register as soon as possible. Email Mrs. Kennedy if you have any questions at jkennedy@shelbyed.org.

Birmingham-Southern Men’s Basketball team is offering free admission to a home game for the entire family! Any student who reads 5 books by Friday, Oct. 28th and turns in their form will receive free admission to a home game of their choice! Come get a flyer from the library or print the flyer, then complete the challenge, and turn it in to the library (Mrs. Howton or Mrs. McCaleb) by Friday, Oct. 28th! 

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and Shelby County Schools is excited to celebrate and raise awareness for our students with dyslexia.  Please see the attached newsletter for more information. 

OMMS Sports Information:

Good luck to our football teams as they play at Berry!

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball are selling shirts to promote their first home game on October 25th against Briarwood Christian Lions!  Our theme will be RED OUT! All spectators are encouraged to “RED Out” the gym with as many red shirts as possible. You can purchase your RED OUT shirt on myschoolbucks by clicking the link.  Red Out Shirt

It’s time to sign up for Wrestling! There are flyers in most 7th and 8th grade classes. Please follow the QR code to sign up. Sign ups will be 9/19/2022-10/07-2022. If you have any questions, please see Coach White in A-8.  Wrestling Sign Ups 2022-2023

Boys interested in trying out for the OMMS Baseball Team need to complete the Google Form link below.  Tryouts will be October 20-23 at Oak Mountain High School. All required documents must be completed in DragonFly by October 14th to be eligible to tryout.  https://forms.gle/AiXQ4vdkxzv3pMwe8

Attention all OMMS athletes, parents and fans! Show your continued support for our athletics department by becoming a member of the OMMS Athletics Boosters Club! Great spirit swag is included with all membership tiers, and the Gold and Eagle level memberships get you or your entire family into all home athletic events for the entire year! All proceeds go to provide additional resources to our amazing student athletes and coaches.  Payments can by made through www.myschoolbucks.com by searching OMMS. 

BSN:  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

As a reminder, this Friday, October 7th is a regular school day.  Monday, October 10th is a Teacher Workday – No students.  Please see the attached Shelby County Schools District Calendar, updated on 6/9/22.

Yearbooks! The 2023 OMMS yearbooks are ready to purchase! Please use the following link to order. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01057478 We are excited to work with Jostens this year, and they are offering some limited time deals, so be sure to check it out! If you have any questions, please email either Mrs. Harding (lharding@shelbyed.org) or Mr. McIndoe (smcindoe@shelbyed.org).

Phase 1 will meet this Thursday, October 6th after school. Parents will pick students up at the end of A Hall. Please begin parking in the bus line by the gym. An email was sent to all applicants/parents with more information. Please contact Mr. Norris at j2norris@shelbyed.org if you have any questions.

6th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians:  This week the Counseling Department is hosting Sandra Dozier, with BridgeWays, to present lessons on the relationship between interests/personalities and future career options.  These lessons will take place during Social Studies:  Wednesday, October 5th- Mrs. Higginbotham’s Classes; Thursday, October 6th- Mr. Wood’s Classes; Friday, October 7th- Ms. Zimmer’s Classes.

Mrs. Carter’s Coding Club is now taking applications. Stop by room A-16 for a flyer, and complete the online application form by Friday, October 7th. The club is open to 6th grade students only, and space is limited. CLICK HERE to access the online application.

Please encourage students to check the lost and found in the gym and the front office for any missing items.  Items collected will be donated soon.

OMMS Choir Fundraiser Community T-shirts available for purchase now.

Washington DC 2023 ~ February 16 – 20, 2023 There are 13 Spots Left! Final deadline is Friday, October 14th or when the spaces fill up.  If you are a 7th or 8th grader interested in attending the DC Trip –> read this carefully 2023 OMMS Washington DC Trip Information, follow the steps on page 6, and register as soon as possible. Email Mrs. Kennedy if you have any questions at jkennedy@shelbyed.org.

Birmingham-Southern Men’s Basketball team is offering free admission to a home game for the entire family! Any student who reads 5 books by Friday, Oct. 28th and turns in their form will receive free admission to a home game of their choice! Come get a flyer from the library or print the flyer, then complete the challenge, and turn it in to the library (Mrs. Howton or Mrs. McCaleb) by Friday, Oct. 28th! 

OMMS Sports Information:

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball are selling shirts to promote their first home game on October 25th against Briarwood Christian Lions!  Our theme will be RED OUT! All spectators are encouraged to “RED Out” the gym with as many red shirts as possible. You can purchase your RED OUT shirt on myschoolbucks by clicking the link.  Red Out Shirt

It’s time to sign up for Wrestling! There are flyers in most 7th and 8th grade classes. Please follow the QR code to sign up. Sign ups will be 9/19/2022-10/07-2022. If you have any questions, please see Coach White in A-8.  Wrestling Sign Ups 2022-2023

Boys interested in trying out for the OMMS Baseball Team need to complete the Google Form link below.  Tryouts will be October 20-23 at Oak Mountain High School. All required documents must be completed in DragonFly by October 14th to be eligible to tryout.  https://forms.gle/AiXQ4vdkxzv3pMwe8

Attention all OMMS athletes, parents and fans! Show your continued support for our athletics department by becoming a member of the OMMS Athletics Boosters Club! Great spirit swag is included with all membership tiers, and the Gold and Eagle level memberships get you or your entire family into all home athletic events for the entire year! All proceeds go to provide additional resources to our amazing student athletes and coaches.  Payments can by made through www.myschoolbucks.com by searching OMMS. 

BSN:  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Yearbooks! The 2023 OMMS yearbooks are ready to purchase! Please use the following link to order. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01057478 We are excited to work with Jostens this year, and they are offering some limited time deals, so be sure to check it out! If you have any questions, please email either Mrs. Harding (lharding@shelbyed.org) or Mr. McIndoe (smcindoe@shelbyed.org).

Good luck to our Scholars Bowl teams today in their match with Simmons!

Phase 1 will meet this Thursday, October 6th after school. Parents will pick students up at the end of A Hall. Please begin parking in the bus line by the gym. An email was sent to all applicants/parents with more information. Please contact Mr. Norris at j2norris@shelbyed.org if you have any questions.

6th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians:  This week the Counseling Department is hosting Sandra Dozier, with BridgeWays, to present lessons on the relationship between interests/personalities and future career options.  These lessons will take place during Social Studies:  Wednesday, October 5th- Mrs. Higginbotham’s Classes; Thursday, October 6th- Mr. Wood’s Classes; Friday, October 7th- Ms. Zimmer’s Classes.

SGA will meet tomorrow morning at 7:20am in C-20.

Mrs. Carter’s Coding Club is now taking applications. Stop by room A-16 for a flyer, and complete the online application form by Friday, October 7th. The club is open to 6th grade students only, and space is limited. CLICK HERE to access the online application.

Please encourage students to check the lost and found in the gym and the front office for any missing items.  Items collected will be donated soon.

OMMS Choir Fundraiser Community T-shirts available for purchase now.  See the QR code on the attached flyer.

Any 7th & 8th grade student interested in attending the Washington DC trip from Thursday, February 16 – Monday, February 20, 2023.  Read carefully the following details on 2023 OMMS Washington DC Trip Info!  Deadline to register is Monday, October 3rd. Email Mrs. Kennedy at jkennedy@shelbyed.org with any questions.  Normally, this is a 7th grade trip.  We are offering it to 7th & 8th grade students this year only (Feb 2023) due to not going on the trip last year.  Next year (Feb 2024), we will only offer it to 7th grade students.

Birmingham-Southern Men’s Basketball team is offering free admission to a home game for the entire family! Any student who reads 5 books by Friday, Oct. 28th and turns in their form will receive free admission to a home game of their choice! Come get a flyer from the library or print the flyer, then complete the challenge, and turn it in to the library (Mrs. Howton or Mrs. McCaleb) by Friday, Oct. 28th! 

OMMS Sports Information:

Good luck to our cross country teams at the Hoover 2 Mile meet!

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball are selling shirts to promote their first home game on October 25th against Briarwood Christian Lions!  Our theme will be RED OUT! All spectators are encouraged to “RED Out” the gym with as many red shirts as possible. You can purchase your RED OUT shirt on myschoolbucks by clicking the link.  Red Out Shirt

It’s time to sign up for Wrestling! There are flyers in most 7th and 8th grade classes. Please follow the QR code to sign up. Sign ups will be 9/19/2022-10/07-2022. If you have any questions, please see Coach White in A-8.  Wrestling Sign Ups 2022-2023

Boys interested in trying out for the OMMS Baseball Team need to complete the Google Form link below.  Tryouts will be October 20-23 at Oak Mountain High School. All required documents must be completed in DragonFly by October 14th to be eligible to tryout.  https://forms.gle/AiXQ4vdkxzv3pMwe8

Attention all OMMS athletes, parents and fans! Show your continued support for our athletics department by becoming a member of the OMMS Athletics Boosters Club! Great spirit swag is included with all membership tiers, and the Gold and Eagle level memberships get you or your entire family into all home athletic events for the entire year! All proceeds go to provide additional resources to our amazing student athletes and coaches.  Payments can by made through www.myschoolbucks.com by searching OMMS. 

BSN:  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

OMMS Bus 10-12 will be approximately 35 minutes delayed today.  Students will ride bus 13-39.

Thank you for your understanding.

Yearbooks! The 2023 OMMS yearbooks are ready to purchase! Please use the following link to order. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01057478 We are excited to work with Jostens this year, and they are offering some limited time deals, so be sure to check it out! If you have any questions, please email either Mrs. Harding (lharding@shelbyed.org) or Mr. McIndoe (smcindoe@shelbyed.org).

6th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians:  This week the Counseling Department is hosting Sandra Dozier, with BridgeWays, to present lessons on the relationship between interests/personalities and future career options.  These lessons will take place during Social Studies:  Wednesday, October 5th- Mrs. Higginbotham’s Classes; Thursday, October 6th- Mr. Wood’s Classes; Friday, October 7th- Ms. Zimmer’s Classes

SGA officers will meet tomorrow at 7:20am in C-20. The entire SGA will meet on Wednesday morning.

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

Mrs. Carter’s Coding Club is now taking applications. Stop by room A-16 for a flyer, and complete the online application form by Friday, October 7th. The club is open to 6th grade students only, and space is limited. CLICK HERE to access the online application.

Please encourage students to check the lost and found in the gym and the front office for any missing items.  Items collected will be donated soon.

OMMS Choir Fundraiser Community T-shirts available for purchase now.  See the QR code on the attached flyer.

Any 7th & 8th grade student interested in attending the Washington DC trip from Thursday, February 16 – Monday, February 20, 2023.  Read carefully the following details on 2023 OMMS Washington DC Trip Info!  Deadline to register is Monday, October 3rd. Email Mrs. Kennedy at jkennedy@shelbyed.org with any questions.  Normally, this is a 7th grade trip.  We are offering it to 7th & 8th grade students this year only (Feb 2023) due to not going on the trip last year.  Next year (Feb 2024), we will only offer it to 7th grade students.

Birmingham-Southern Men’s Basketball team is offering free admission to a home game for the entire family! Any student who reads 5 books by Friday, Oct. 28th and turns in their form will receive free admission to a home game of their choice! Come get a flyer from the library or print the flyer, then complete the challenge, and turn it in to the library (Mrs. Howton or Mrs. McCaleb) by Friday, Oct. 28th! 

OMMS Sports Information:

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball are selling shirts to promote their first home game on October 25th against Briarwood Christian Lions!  Our theme will be RED OUT! All spectators are encouraged to “RED Out” the gym with as many red shirts as possible. You can purchase your RED OUT shirt on myschoolbucks by clicking the link.  Red Out Shirt

It’s time to sign up for Wrestling! There are flyers in most 7th and 8th grade classes. Please follow the QR code to sign up. Sign ups will be 9/19/2022-10/07-2022. If you have any questions, please see Coach White in A-8.  Wrestling Sign Ups 2022-2023

Boys interested in trying out for the OMMS Baseball Team need to complete the Google Form link below.  Tryouts will be October 20-23 at Oak Mountain High School. All required documents must be completed in DragonFly by October 14th to be eligible to tryout.  https://forms.gle/AiXQ4vdkxzv3pMwe8

Attention all OMMS athletes, parents and fans! Show your continued support for our athletics department by becoming a member of the OMMS Athletics Boosters Club! Great spirit swag is included with all membership tiers, and the Gold and Eagle level memberships get you or your entire family into all home athletic events for the entire year! All proceeds go to provide additional resources to our amazing student athletes and coaches.  Payments can by made through www.myschoolbucks.com by searching OMMS. 

BSN:  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school

Yearbooks! The 2023 OMMS yearbooks are ready to purchase! Please use the following link to order. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01057478 We are excited to work with Jostens this year, and they are offering some limited time deals, so be sure to check it out! If you have any questions, please email either Mrs. Harding (lharding@shelbyed.org) or Mr. McIndoe (smcindoe@shelbyed.org).

6th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians:  Next week the Counseling Department is hosting Sandra Dozier, with BridgeWays, to present lessons on the relationship between interests/personalities and future career options.  These lessons will take place during Social Studies:  Wednesday, October 5th- Mrs. Higginbotham’s Classes; Thursday, October 6th- Mr. Wood’s Classes; Friday, October 7th- Ms. Zimmer’s Classes

Please encourage students to check the lost and found in the gym and the front office for any missing items.  Items collected will be donated soon.

Any 7th & 8th grade student interested in attending the Washington DC trip from Thursday, February 16 – Monday, February 20, 2023.  Read carefully the following details on 2023 OMMS Washington DC Trip Info!  Deadline to register is Monday, October 3rd. Email Mrs. Kennedy at jkennedy@shelbyed.org with any questions.  Normally, this is a 7th grade trip.  We are offering it to 7th & 8th grade students this year only (Feb 2023) due to not going on the trip last year.  Next year (Feb 2024), we will only offer it to 7th grade students.

Attention 8th graders: Our High Flight field trip is coming up!  The entire 8th grade will attend this instructional field trip. Read the attached letter for details about time, place, activities, and fee via the parent listserv or OMMS website. The deadline for the fee is Friday 9/30.

Phase 1 Community Service club is now accepting applications for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. This group meets 1-2 Thursdays per month and works with organizations like Oak Mountain Missions, Backpack Buddies, and local nursing homes to make our community better! If you are interested in being a part of this group, please fill out the application at: https://forms.gle/Bvg1VZSPJSsu2X7W9 by Friday, September 30th. Update: You can also visit the Phase 1 website at: https://sites.google.com/shelbyed.org/ommsphase1 to complete the application. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Norris at j2norris@shelbyed.org.

Birmingham-Southern Men’s Basketball team is offering free admission to a home game for the entire family! Any student who reads 5 books by Friday, Oct. 28th and turns in their form will receive free admission to a home game of their choice! Come get a flyer from the library or print the flyer, then complete the challenge, and turn it in to the library (Mrs. Howton or Mrs. McCaleb) by Friday, Oct. 28th! 

OMMS Sports Information:

Good luck to our cross country teams at the Jesse Owens Classic in Moulton tomorrow!

Good luck to our volleyball teams in their Metro tournament this weekend.  7th grade @ Homewood; 8th grade at Chelsea.

Seventh and Eighth grade boys basketball are selling shirts to promote their first home game on October 25th against Briarwood Christian Lions!  Our theme will be RED OUT! All spectators are encouraged to “RED Out” the gym with as many red shirts as possible. You can purchase your RED OUT shirt on myschoolbucks by clicking the link.  Red Out Shirt

It’s time to sign up for Wrestling! There are flyers in most 7th and 8th grade classes. Please follow the QR code to sign up. Sign ups will be 9/19/2022-10/07-2022. If you have any questions, please see Coach White in A-8.  Wrestling Sign Ups 2022-2023

Boys interested in trying out for the OMMS Baseball Team need to complete the Google Form link below.  Tryouts will be October 20-23 at Oak Mountain High School. All required documents must be completed in DragonFly by October 14th to be eligible to tryout.  https://forms.gle/AiXQ4vdkxzv3pMwe8

Attention all OMMS athletes, parents and fans! Show your continued support for our athletics department by becoming a member of the OMMS Athletics Boosters Club! Great spirit swag is included with all membership tiers, and the Gold and Eagle level memberships get you or your entire family into all home athletic events for the entire year! All proceeds go to provide additional resources to our amazing student athletes and coaches.  Payments can by made through www.myschoolbucks.com by searching OMMS. 

BSN:  http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/birmingham/oak-mountain-middle-school