Registration packets, including access codes for online registration, have been given out to 6th and 7th graders.  8th graders were given access codes only.  If your student was absent yesterday and did not receive theirs, the student will need to go to the front office to pick up their registration packet and access codes.

OMMS PTO Academic Partners is proud to once again offer the opportunity to purchase pre-packaged school supplies for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year for OMMS students.   The school supply sale is our LARGEST fundraiser – proceeds from last year’s sale enabled us to donate a Chromebook cart stocked with 32 Chromebooks to the school for general use, as well as to fund other academic requests.  The package will include the requested supplies from the core classes for each grade at the low price of $55 (plus a minimal GoFan fee).  Avoid the stores, save time, and help us raise funds for the school by taking advantage of this convenient option to get your supplies.  These school supply packages will only be available through online pre-order from May 1 to May 31, so be sure to order yours now.

The following are the GoFan links (be sure to select the grade that your child will be in for the 2019-2020 year as each box is different):

• 6^th Grade: https://gofan.co/app/events/54191
• 7^th Grade: https://gofan.co/app/events/54192
• 8^th Grade: https://gofan.co/app/events/54193

A list of the items included in the package can be seen on the GoFan site. Packages will be available for pickup at the summer registration sessions.  Please print a copy of your receipt or save a digital copy and bring it with you to registration in case of any issues.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at sandy_junkin@yahoo.com – Sandy Junkin, School Supply Coordinator for 2019

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 

Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and Electives

FANS (Freshman and New Student) Camp will be August 2, 10:00am until 1:00 pm at Oak Mountain High School. Please register on GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/events/54671

8th grade students:  If you have a change that needs to be made on your course verification form for your freshman course selection, it was DUE on April 19th to the OMMS counselor’s office.  Any forms turned in after, April 25th, will need to be emailed directly to the high school counselors at kathyhenson@shelbyed.org or you can drop them off at Oak Mountain High School Counseling Center.  

8th Grade Parents:  If your student is interested in Show Choir for the 2019-20 school year at Oak Mountain High School, please go to the Oak Mountain Show Choir website at: https://www.omhschoirs.com/  for very important information concerning a meeting and auditions.

Bessemer Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is holding an Open House for those interested in learning more about our program. It is May 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bessemer Municipal Airport. We would love to have your students and teachers join us to learn about our aviation, aerospace, leadership, and emergency services opportunities. We also have special opportunities for teachers and offer free STEM kits to teachers!

See the attached flyers for Summer Math tutoring and Math camp dates.

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Booster Meeting THIS Sunday, May 5th! Special guest coach to be announced. Come to find out how to get involved and have a blast with athletics at OMMS! 

SGA candidates are reminded to arrive at room B4 five minutes before your appointed time to record your speech. 

Please send any yearbook orders (payments) to school no later than Monday morning (5/6). Be sure student’s name is on the payment. So far we still have yearbooks to sell without being placed on a waiting list, but supply is limited. $40.00 payable to OMMS. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

Any student who has an overdue book or a fine as of May 7th will not be eligible to attend field day. 

Phase 1 final meeting will be on Monday, May 13th. All Community Connection forms are due then. Pick up will be at 4:00. 

The annual faculty vs. boys basketball team game will take place this Friday! Admission is $2.00 and will be taken up by your 1st period teacher on Friday morning. Concessions will also be available, so make sure to bring extra money. We will be on a pep rally schedule. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Track and Field Banquet is tonight, 6 to 8 PM. 

Also all Track and Field uniforms and money needs to be turned into Ms. Salmon ASAP!!! 

At some point this week Track athletes need to go to room D-4 to see Ms. Salmon! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

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Registration packets, including access codes for online registration, will be given to 6th and 7th graders to bring home today.  8th graders will bring home access codes only.

OMMS PTO Academic Partners is proud to once again offer the opportunity to purchase pre-packaged school supplies for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year for OMMS students.   The school supply sale is our LARGEST fundraiser – proceeds from last year’s sale enabled us to donate a Chromebook cart stocked with 32 Chromebooks to the school for general use, as well as to fund other academic requests.  The package will include the requested supplies from the core classes for each grade at the low price of $55 (plus a minimal GoFan fee).  Avoid the stores, save time, and help us raise funds for the school by taking advantage of this convenient option to get your supplies.  These school supply packages will only be available through online pre-order from May 1 to May 31, so be sure to order yours now.

The following are the GoFan links (be sure to select the grade that your child will be in for the 2019-2020 year as each box is different):

• 6^th Grade: https://gofan.co/app/events/54191
• 7^th Grade: https://gofan.co/app/events/54192
• 8^th Grade: https://gofan.co/app/events/54193

A list of the items included in the package can be seen on the GoFan site. Packages will be available for pickup at the summer registration sessions.  Please print a copy of your receipt or save a digital copy and bring it with you to registration in case of any issues.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at sandy_junkin@yahoo.com – Sandy Junkin, School Supply Coordinator for 2019

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 

Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and Electives

FANS (Freshman and New Student) Camp will be August 2, 10:00am until 1:00 pm at Oak Mountain High School. Please register on GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/events/54671

8th grade students:  If you have a change that needs to be made on your course verification form for your freshman course selection, it was DUE on April 19th to the OMMS counselor’s office.  Any forms turned in after, April 25th, will need to be emailed directly to the high school counselors at kathyhenson@shelbyed.org or you can drop them off at Oak Mountain High School Counseling Center.  

8th Grade Parents:  If your student is interested in Show Choir for the 2019-20 school year at Oak Mountain High School, please go to the Oak Mountain Show Choir website at: https://www.omhschoirs.com/  for very important information concerning a meeting and auditions.

Bessemer Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is holding an Open House for those interested in learning more about our program. It is May 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bessemer Municipal Airport. We would love to have your students and teachers join us to learn about our aviation, aerospace, leadership, and emergency services opportunities. We also have special opportunities for teachers and offer free STEM kits to teachers!

See the attached flyers for Summer Math tutoring and Math camp dates.

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Booster Meeting THIS Sunday, May 5th! Special guest coach to be announced. Come to find out how to get involved and have a blast with athletics at OMMS!

SGA candidates are reminded to arrive at room B4 five minutes before your appointed time to record your speech. 

SGA members should plan to arrive at school by 7:05am on Thursday, May 2nd, and meet sponsors under the bus canopy. 

Please send any yearbook orders (payments) to school no later than Monday morning (5/6). Be sure student’s name is on the payment. So far we still have yearbooks to sell without being placed on a waiting list, but supply is limited. $40.00 payable to OMMS. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

Any student who has an overdue book or a fine as of May 7th will not be eligible to attend field day. 

Phase 1 final meeting will be on Monday, May 13th. All Community Connection forms are due then. Pick up will be at 4:00. 

The annual faculty vs. boys basketball team game will take place this Friday! Admission is $2.00 and will be taken up by your 1st period teacher on Friday morning. Concessions will also be available, so make sure to bring extra money. We will be on a pep rally schedule. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Track and Field Banquet – May 2, 2019 – 6 to 8 PM 

Also all Track and Field uniforms and money needs to be turned into Ms. Salmon ASAP!!! 

At some point this week Track athletes need to go to room D-4 to see Ms. Salmon! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

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From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 

Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and ElectivesFANS (Freshman and New Student) Camp will be August 2, 10:00am until 1:00 pm at Oak Mountain High School. Please register on GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/events/54671

8th grade students:  If you have a change that needs to be made on your course verification form for your freshman course selection, it was DUE on April 19th to the OMMS counselor’s office.  Any forms turned in after, April 25th, will need to be emailed directly to the high school counselors at kathyhenson@shelbyed.org or you can drop them off at Oak Mountain High School Counseling Center.  

8th Grade Parents:  If your student is interested in Show Choir for the 2019-20 school year at Oak Mountain High School, please go to the Oak Mountain Show Choir website at: https://www.omhschoirs.com/  for very important information concerning a meeting and auditions.

Bessemer Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is holding an Open House for those interested in learning more about our program. It is May 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bessemer Municipal Airport. We would love to have your students and teachers join us to learn about our aviation, aerospace, leadership, and emergency services opportunities. We also have special opportunities for teachers and offer free STEM kits to teachers!

See the attached flyers for Summer Math tutoring and Math camp dates.

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Booster Meeting THIS Sunday, May 5th! Special guest coach to be announced. Come to find out how to get involved and have a blast with athletics at OMMS! 

SGA candidates are reminded to arrive at room B4 five minutes before your appointed time to record your speech. 

SGA members should plan to arrive at school by 7:05am on Thursday, May 2nd, and meet sponsors under the bus canopy. 

Anyone needing to pay for a yearbook needs to make their purchase/payment by the end of the month while supplies last. $40 payable to OMMS. Include student’s name on payment. Check the list in the cafeteria before attempting to buy a book. Take payment to school office. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

All students interviewing for Eagle Ambassadors should stay after school today and meet in D-5. You will have time to change clothes if you like and you can bring a snack to eat if you need one. The ending pickup times are posted outside of D-5. You may finish earlier; this just gives your parents a ballpark time of when you should be picked up. 

Any student who has an overdue book or a fine as of May 7th will not be eligible to attend field day. 

Phase 1 final meeting will be on Monday, May 13th. All Community Connection forms are due then. Pick up will be at 4:00. 

Jazz Band will meet today during advisory in the band room. Please show your pass to your advisory teacher. 

The annual faculty vs. boys basketball team game will take place this Friday! Admission is $2.00 and will be taken up by your 1st period teacher on Friday morning. Concessions will also be available, so make sure to bring extra money. We will be on a pep rally schedule. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Track and Field Banquet – May 2, 2019 – 6 to 8 PM 

Also all Track and Field uniforms and money needs to be turned into Ms. Salmon ASAP!!! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

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Parent/Students Freshman 101 tonight at 6:00 pm in the PAC. This meeting is for rising freshman. Hope to see you there!

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 

Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and ElectivesFANS (Freshman and New Student) Camp will be August 2, 10:00am until 1:00 pm at Oak Mountain High School. Please register on GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/events/54671

8th grade students:  If you have a change that needs to be made on your course verification form for your freshman course selection, it was DUE on April 19th to the OMMS counselor’s office.  Any forms turned in after, April 25th, will need to be emailed directly to the high school counselors at kathyhenson@shelbyed.org or you can drop them off at Oak Mountain High School Counseling Center.  

8th Grade Parents:  If your student is interested in Show Choir for the 2019-20 school year at Oak Mountain High School, please go to the Oak Mountain Show Choir website at: https://www.omhschoirs.com/  for very important information concerning a meeting and auditions.

Bessemer Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is holding an Open House for those interested in learning more about our program. It is May 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bessemer Municipal Airport. We would love to have your students and teachers join us to learn about our aviation, aerospace, leadership, and emergency services opportunities. We also have special opportunities for teachers and offer free STEM kits to teachers!

See the attached flyers for Summer Math tutoring and Math camp dates.

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.
SGA candidates are reminded to arrive at room B4 five minutes before your appointed time to record your speech. 

SGA will meet tomorrow morning at 7:20am in A17. 

Anyone needing to pay for a yearbook needs to make their purchase/payment by the end of the month while supplies last. $40 payable to OMMS. Include student’s name on payment. Check the list in the cafeteria before attempting to buy a book. Take payment to school office. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

All students interviewing for Eagle Ambassadors should stay after school tomorrow and meet in D-5. You will have time to change clothes if you like and you can bring a snack to eat if you need one. The ending pickup times are posted outside of D-5. You may finish earlier; this just gives your parents a ballpark time of when you should be picked up. 

Any student who has an overdue book or a fine as of May 7th will not be eligible to attend field day. 

Phase 1 final meeting will be on Monday, May 13th. All Community Connection forms are due then. Pick up will be at 4:00. 

NJHS meeting for current 8th grade members will be Monday, April 29th during advisory. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Track and Field Banquet – May 2, 2019 – 6 to 8 PM 

All Track and Field uniforms and money needs to be turned into Ms. Salmon ASAP!!! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Anyone interested in playing freshmen football there will be a meeting on Monday, April 29th at 7pm in the OMHS PAC. If you have any questions please email OMHSFootballnews@gmail.com

ROCK THE MOUNTAIN CRAWFISH BOIL, OUTSHINE CONCERT & SPRING OMHS FOOTBALL GAME! Saturday, May 18 @ 2:00 PM at Heardmont Park Stadium, 6:30 PM concert
* Spring FOOTBALL GAME: OM vs Bessemer City
* CRAWFISH BOIL to Follow with hamburgers and hotdogs available, too!
* With LIVE BAND, Outshine, hitting the stage at 6:30 PM!
*** GUMBO COOK-OFF – enter your special gumbo for $25 and winner gets a Preferred Parking Pass for the Football Season!

Tickets sold at GoFan – The largest high school ticketing solution in the U.S.

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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule

Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.
Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 

Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and Electives

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY- APRIL 27th The Kiwanis Club of Indian Springs Village is raising money to provide Chromebooks for our Oak Mountain schools. Saturday • 4/27 • 7AM-Noon • Oak Mountain Middle School. Face painting for the Kids, Great Door Prizes, and Performances by Youth Organizations. Get your tickets at: www.eventbrite.com/e/pancake-day-2019-tickets-59579582134  or Cash/Checks at the Door.  Kids under 5 Free! 

8th grade students:  If you have a change that needs to be made on your course verification form for your freshman course selection, it was DUE on April 19th to the OMMS counselor’s office.  Any forms turned in after, April 25th, will need to be emailed directly to the high school counselors at kathyhenson@shelbyed.org or you can drop them off at Oak Mountain High School Counseling Center.  

8th Grade Parents:  If your student is interested in Show Choir for the 2019-20 school year at Oak Mountain High School, please go to the Oak Mountain Show Choir website at: https://www.omhschoirs.com/  for very important information concerning a meeting and auditions.
Bessemer Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is holding an Open House for those interested in learning more about our program. It is May 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bessemer Municipal Airport. We would love to have your students and teachers join us to learn about our aviation, aerospace, leadership, and emergency services opportunities. We also have special opportunities for teachers and offer free STEM kits to teachers!

See the attached flyers for Summer Math tutoring and Math camp dates.

The 6th & 7th students that have turned in an SGA officer application should plan to attend a candidate meeting tomorrow morning at 7:20am in A-17.

All SGA applications must be turned in by 3:00pm today. 

Anyone needing to pay for a yearbook needs to make their purchase/payment by the end of the month while supplies last. $40 payable to OMMS. Include student’s name on payment. Check the list in the cafeteria before attempting to buy a book. Take payment to school office. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/ 

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

Tomorrow at 3:00 pm is the deadline for turning in Eagle Ambassador Interview tryout forms to Mrs. Gilmore. Those trying out should stay after school Tuesday, April 30th and will get an approximate pick up time between 3:35 – 5:15 assigned to them on Monday (come by D-5 Monday to see the list of pick up times). 

Any student who has an overdue book or a fine as of May 7th will not be eligible to attend field day. 

SGA Officer applications- If you have turned in the SGA Officer application, you need to stop by Room A-17 to sign up for a time to record your speech. 

Hangout Fest End of the Year Gala is this Friday during school from 1-3! Gala admission is $7.00 and money will be collected during 1st period classes on Friday. The gala will be a great time to hang out and play games with friends. Don’t forget to bring your money! 

NJHS meeting for current 8th grade members will be Monday, April 29th during advisory. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Track team students are reminded to sign up for the Track and Field Banquet – May 2, 2019
Also all Track and Field uniforms need to be turned into Ms. Salmon ASAP!!!

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Anyone interested in playing freshmen football there will be a meeting on Monday, April 29th at 7pm in the OMHS PAC. If you have any questions please email OMHSFootballnews@gmail.com 


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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule

Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.
Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 

Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and Electives

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY- APRIL 27th The Kiwanis Club of Indian Springs Village is raising money to provide Chromebooks for our Oak Mountain schools. Saturday • 4/27 • 7AM-Noon • Oak Mountain Middle School. Face painting for the Kids, Great Door Prizes, and Performances by Youth Organizations. Get your tickets at: www.eventbrite.com/e/pancake-day-2019-tickets-59579582134  or Cash/Checks at the Door.  Kids under 5 Free! 

8th grade students:  If you have a change that needs to be made on your course verification form for your freshman course selection, it was DUE on April 19th to the OMMS counselor’s office.  Any forms turned in after, April 25th, will need to be emailed directly to the high school counselors at kathyhenson@shelbyed.org or you can drop them off at Oak Mountain High School Counseling Center.  

8th Grade Parents:  If your student is interested in Show Choir for the 2019-20 school year at Oak Mountain High School, please go to the Oak Mountain Show Choir website at: https://www.omhschoirs.com/  for very important information concerning a meeting and auditions.

SHORT SALE: Need some more spirit wear!? Athletic Boosters is hosting a short sale on shorts this week only, beginning today and going through next Wednesday, April 24th.  This one is SHORT and SWEET! Just use this direct link to order on SquadLocker.com (https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/eagles-417?_k=1klblk) and your shorts will be delivered RIGHT TO YOU! Get them now before the sale closes and just in time for summer!!

See the attached flyers for Summer Math tutoring and Math camp dates.

       
Any 6th or 7th grader interested in being on the JUNA team next year should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due today! 

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in running for an SGA officer position should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due tomorrow. 

Anyone needing to pay for a yearbook needs to make their purchase/payment by the end of the month while supplies last. $40 payable to OMMS. Include student’s name on payment. Check the list in the cafeteria before attempting to buy a book. Take payment to school office. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/ 

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

Hangout Fest end of the year gala tug of war team registration forms are in the front office. First 16 teams to register will have a spot in the tournament. Sign up today! 

6th and 7th graders wishing to interview for Eagle Ambassadors should pick up a form outside D-5 or in the front office. Forms are due back to Mrs. Gilmore by this Friday and interviews will be after school on Tuesday April 30th! 

Any student who has an overdue book or a fine as of May 7th will not be eligible to attend field day. 

7th grade students begin considered for NJHS are reminded that your late packets will be accepted up until 3:00pm today; however, late packets must be accompanied with a letter of explanation and be handed to Mrs. Gingras personally. 

SGA Officer applications- If you have turned in the SGA Officer application, you need to stop by Room A-17 to sign up for a time to record your speech. 

Eagle Ambassadors should meet before school on Thursday at 7:20am in D-5 to take a picture with the donated soccer gear. 

Hangout Fest End of the Year Gala is this Friday during school from 1-3! Gala admission is $7.00 and money will be collected during 1st period classes on Thursday (after testing) and Friday. The gala will be a great time to hang out and play games with friends. Don’t forget to bring your money! 

NJHS meeting for current 8th grade members will be Monday, April 29th during advisory. 

Bessemer Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is holding an Open House for those interested in learning more about our program.  It is May 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bessemer Municipal Airport.  We would love to have your students and teachers join us to learn about our aviation, aerospace, leadership, and emergency services opportunities.  We also have special opportunities for teachers and offer free STEM kits to teachers!

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Anyone interested in playing freshmen football there will be a meeting on Monday, April 29th at 7pm in the OMHS PAC. If you have any questions please email OMHSFootballnews@gmail.com 

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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule

Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.
Wednesday, April 24th 7th Grade Math

Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 

Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and Electives

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY- APRIL 27th The Kiwanis Club of Indian Springs Village is raising money to provide Chromebooks for our Oak Mountain schools. Saturday • 4/27 • 7AM-Noon • Oak Mountain Middle School. Face painting for the Kids, Great Door Prizes, and Performances by Youth Organizations. Get your tickets at: www.eventbrite.com/e/pancake-day-2019-tickets-59579582134  or Cash/Checks at the Door.  Kids under 5 Free! 

8th Grade Parents:  If your student is interested in Show Choir for the 2019-20 school year at Oak Mountain High School, please go to the Oak Mountain Show Choir website at: https://www.omhschoirs.com/  for very important information concerning a meeting and auditions.

SHORT SALE: Need some more spirit wear!? Athletic Boosters is hosting a short sale on shorts this week only, beginning today and going through next Wednesday, April 24th.  This one is SHORT and SWEET! Just use this direct link to order on SquadLocker.com (https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/eagles-417?_k=1klblk) and your shorts will be delivered RIGHT TO YOU! Get them now before the sale closes and just in time for summer!!

Students in Mrs. Hutchings’ and Mrs. Acton’s ELA classes received an “opt-out” letter regarding the film version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Please read the letter, sign if applicable, and return by Wednesday. Email your child’s teacher with any questions.
See the attached flyers for Summer Math tutoring and Math camp dates.

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in being on the JUNA team next year should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 24th. 

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in running for an SGA officer position should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due by Thursday, April 25th. 

Anyone needing to pay for a yearbook needs to make their purchase/payment by the end of the month while supplies last. $40 payable to OMMS. Include student’s name on payment. Check the list in the cafeteria before attempting to buy a book. Take payment to school office. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/ 

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

Hangout Fest end of the year gala tug of war team registration forms are in the front office. First 16 teams to register will have a spot in the tournament. Sign up today! 

6th and 7th graders wishing to interview for Eagle Ambassadors should pick up a form outside D-5 or in the front office. Forms are due back to Mrs. Gilmore by this Friday and interviews will be after school on Tuesday April 30th! 

Any student who has an overdue book or a fine as of May 7th will not be eligible to attend field day. 

7th grade students begin considered for NJHS are reminded that your late packets will be accepted up until 3:00pm Wednesday, April 24th; however, late packets must be accompanied with a letter of explanation and be handed to Mrs. Gingras personally. 

SGA Officer applications- If you have turned in the SGA Officer application, you need to stop by Room A-17 to sign up for a time to record your speech. 

Eagle Ambassadors should meet before school on Thursday at 7:20am in D-5 to take a picture with the donated soccer gear. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Anyone interested in playing freshmen football there will be a meeting on Monday, April 29th at 7pm in the OMHS PAC. If you have any questions please email OMHSFootballnews@gmail.com 


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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule

Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.
Tuesday, April 23rd 8th Grade Math

Wednesday, April 24th 7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 
Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and Electives

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY- APRIL 27th The Kiwanis Club of Indian Springs Village is raising money to provide Chromebooks for our Oak Mountain schools. Saturday • 4/27 • 7AM-Noon • Oak Mountain Middle School. Face painting for the Kids, Great Door Prizes, and Performances by Youth Organizations. Get your tickets at: www.eventbrite.com/e/pancake-day-2019-tickets-59579582134  or Cash/Checks at the Door.  Kids under 5 Free! 

8th Grade Parents:  If your student is interested in Show Choir for the 2019-20 school year at Oak Mountain High School, please go to the Oak Mountain Show Choir website at: https://www.omhschoirs.com/  for very important information concerning a meeting and auditions.

SHORT SALE: Need some more spirit wear!? Athletic Boosters is hosting a short sale on shorts this week only, beginning today and going through next Wednesday, April 24th.  This one is SHORT and SWEET! Just use this direct link to order on SquadLocker.com (https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/eagles-417?_k=1klblk) and your shorts will be delivered RIGHT TO YOU! Get them now before the sale closes and just in time for summer!!

See the attached flyers for Summer Math tutoring and Math camp dates.

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in being on the JUNA team next year should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 24th. 

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in running for an SGA officer position should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due by Thursday, April 25th.

Anyone needing to pay for a yearbook needs to make their purchase/payment by the end of the month while supplies last. $40 payable to OMMS. Include student’s name on payment. Check the list in the cafeteria before attempting to buy a book. Take payment to school office. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/ 

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

Hangout Fest end of the year gala tug of war team registration forms are in the front office. First 16 teams to register will have a spot in the tournament. Sign up today! 

6th and 7th graders wishing to interview for Eagle Ambassadors should pick up a form outside D-5 or in the front office. Forms are due back to Mrs. Gilmore by this Friday and interviews will be after school on Tuesday April 30th! 

SGA will meet tomorrow at 7:20am in A17. 

Any student who has an overdue book or a fine as of May 7th will not be eligible to attend field day. 

Art Club will not meet today. 

7th grade students begin considered for NJHS are reminded that your application packet is due TODAY to Mrs. Gingras. Late packets will be accepted up until 3:00pm Wednesday, April 24th; however, late packets must be accompanied with a letter of explanation and be handed to Mrs. Gingras personally. 

Reminder for Keyboarding Challenge students to report to the media center computer lab to meet with Mrs. Collins today during advisory. If they happen to be leaving for a sporting event, please stop by to briefly see Mrs. Collins at some point before they leave today. Students should remain in media center all advisory today for practice. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Track is reminded that they have METRO today. Please check in with your advisory teachers and change. We will meet in the gym and leave at 2:45!!! Good luck at your Metro meet! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Anyone interested in playing freshmen football there will be a meeting on Monday, April 29th at 7pm in the OMHS PAC. If you have any questions please email OMHSFootballnews@gmail.com 






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Spring 2019 Scantron Performance Series Testing Schedule
Please make note of these dates when scheduling appointments.

If a student is absent, makeup testing will be completed at a later date to be determined.
Tuesday, April 23rd 8th Grade Math

Wednesday, April 24th 7th Grade Math
Thursday, April 25th 6th Grade Math

From OMMS PTO:  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 6-10.   Please encourage your child to do something special for their teachers on the corresponding days below. It can be a note, a flower, school supplies, etc. Any sentiment will be great! This is just a small way to let our teachers know they are appreciated. 
Monday: ELA
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Science
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday/ PE, Special Education and Electives

Girls Can Summer Camp, June 10th-14th. See the attached flyer and the video link for more information.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnjCVrirrQoM4uZvUY218YAmcoBDItZ6/view?usp=sharing

In order for attendance notes to be coded properly, please make sure all notes have the student’s first and last name when submitted.

Freshman 101 information session and school tour will be Monday, April 29th at 6pm in the PAC at OMHS for upcoming 9th graders.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY- APRIL 27th The Kiwanis Club of Indian Springs Village is raising money to provide Chromebooks for our Oak Mountain schools. Saturday • 4/27 • 7AM-Noon • Oak Mountain Middle School. Face painting for the Kids, Great Door Prizes, and Performances by Youth Organizations. Get your tickets at: www.eventbrite.com/e/pancake-day-2019-tickets-59579582134  or Cash/Checks at the Door.  Kids under 5 Free! 

8th Grade Parents:  If your student is interested in Show Choir for the 2019-20 school year at Oak Mountain High School, please go to the Oak Mountain Show Choir website at: https://www.omhschoirs.com/  for very important information concerning a meeting and auditions.

SHORT SALE: Need some more spirit wear!? Athletic Boosters is hosting a short sale on shorts this week only, beginning today and going through next Wednesday, April 24th.  This one is SHORT and SWEET! Just use this direct link to order on SquadLocker.com (https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/eagles-417?_k=1klblk) and your shorts will be delivered RIGHT TO YOU! Get them now before the sale closes and just in time for summer!!

See the attached flyers for Summer Math tutoring and Math camp dates.

Dance team practices will resume on Tuesday, April 23rd. 

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in being on the JUNA team next year should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due next by Wednesday, April 24th. 

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in running for an SGA officer position should pick up an application in A17. Applications are due by next Thursday, April 25th. 

Anyone needing to pay for a yearbook needs to make their purchase/payment by the end of the month while supplies last. $40 payable to OMMS. Include student’s name on payment. Check the list in the cafeteria before attempting to buy a book. Take payment to school office. 

Registration for Art Camp with Mr. Cecil is now open. Camp dates are June 3-7th or June 10-14th from 9-12. Please see Mr. Cecil for registration form. Act soon as space is limited to 15 students per week. Forms can also be downloaded from Mr. Cecil’s blog at https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/acecil/2019/04/03/art-camp-2019/

Support OMMS by washing your car at Blue Rain Car Wash. Tell the cashier you want to support the OMMS fundraiser. The code is “OMMS”. Proceeds from car washes and other services at Blue Rain CarWash go to support OMMS. Sponsored by OMMS FBLA. 

All Science Club members going rafting must report to the science lab after checking in for advisory today to receive very important information and forms for the trip. You will be able to purchase candy from the Boosters as they come by while there. 

Wishing you had ordered some OM socks now that you have seen them? If so, stop by the front office. A limited number of socks are available for sale with Mrs. Whitt. $12 while supplies last. 

7th graders- Peer Mediator applications are due today to Ms. Turpen. Interviews will be held on Monday, April 22nd during 2nd and 3rd periods. 

Lots of items in lost and found. All items that are not claimed this week will be donated to a local charity at the end of the day today! 

Hangout Fest end of the year gala tug of war team registration forms are in the front office. First 16 teams to register will have a spot in the tournament. Sign up today! 

Kick off your Holiday weekend and treat yourself after your first week of testing with a BOOSTER CANDY BOOST! TODAY ONLY during advisory. We will have lots to choose from, all just $1, and MORE, MORE, MORE than our last boost! Of course it supports your athletic programs, so stock up for the movies this weekend and share with friends. 

Congratulations to 8th grade student Evan Burdett, on his 1st place victory in the state, at the FBLA Middle Level Intro. to Computer Science competition. 

New winterguard team should report to Mrs. Davis’ room G-8 today during advisory. 

All students who received a letter about the Keyboarding Challenge should check-in with their advisory teacher and report to the media center today to meet Mrs. Graham or Mrs. Collins. Also, include this on Monday’s memo. 

SPORTS NEWS GO EAGLES!!!! 

Track is reminded that they have METRO on Monday. Please check in with your advisory teachers and change. We will meet in the gym and leave at 2:45!!! 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School girls’ basketball program will be held on May 13th-16th, 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Noel during their physical education class, additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached on information sheet). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Monday, May 6th. Any questions, contact jnoel@shelbyed.org. 

Tryouts for the middle school summer Oak Mountain Middle School boys’ basketball program will be held on April 28 through May 1st. 6th & 7th graders interested in trying out for the program should contact Coach Binkley either during their physical education class or by sending an email to rbinkley@shelbyed.org. Additionally, all AHSAA eligibility requirements for basketball must be completed utilizing DragonFly Max (instructions attached). The last day to sign up and to have all AHSAA requirements completed in DragonFly Max in order to tryout will be Thursday, April 25th. Informational handouts will be available for students to pick up on Monday, April 8th. If you have any questions please contact Coach Binkley. 

Students signed up for Cross Country must have DragonFly Max requirements completed to 100% to be eligible for tryouts. Please email cwood@shelbyed.org with any questions. 

8th grade girls: Interested in trying out for OMHS volleyball? You must have a current physical on the revised 2018 form uploaded to DragonFly. The DragonFly code for OMHS is TGTNMC. You must also fill out the Google form on the OMMS volleyball blog, indicating your intent to tryout. Tryouts are May 6-10. 

Anyone interested in playing freshmen football there will be a meeting on Monday, April 29th at 7pm in the OMHS PAC. If you have any questions please email OMHSFootballnews@gmail.com

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Track practice has been cancelled for today.