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OMHS students form climbing club
At practices for Oak Mountain High School’s new climbing club, it’s common for team members to fall while attempting a climb. But they dust themselves off and try it again. Read more
Photo courtesy of John Milton
Oak Mountain students to host Shelby County Schools leadership conference
While the conference will only last one day, students will be able to continue learning and building leadership skills. Read more
Mark and Merrilee Coby
OMHS student scores 36 on ACT
Michael A. Coby, son of Mark and Merrilee Coby and a senior at Oak Mountain High School, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36 on the June 2018 ACT exam. Read more
Erica Techo
OMHS Class of 2018 visits elementary schools for senior walk
The senior walk is an annual tradition, where students travel the halls of their former elementary schools in their caps and gowns. Read more
Courtesy of KC Projects
OMES teacher recognized by Full Moon Bar-B-Que
As the grand prize winner in Full Moon's teacher appreciation week, third grade teacher Janice Lacey received gift cards to Full Moon BBQ and a school supply store and an iPad. Read more
Erica Techo
OMES celebrates retiring Hand in Paw therapy team
Hand in Paw therapy team Margie Little and Simon worked with Oak Mountain Elementary School for the last six years. Read more
Photo courtesy of Cindy Warner.
OMMS student wins category at Young Composers Competition
Smith was one of six students from grades 8-12 across to be named a finalist in the competition. Read more
Photo courtesy of Cade May.
OMMS students participate in Opelika robotics competition
Several Oak Mountain Middle School students had success this past December at the SMS Robotics Competition in Opelika. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Spirit of Cahaba ends season after entertaining thousands
The Oak Mountain High School "Spirit of Cahaba" Marching Band entertained thousands with their halftime performances and pep band music from the stands. Read more
Photo courtesy of Cindy Warner.
Sheryl Jones becomes OMMS assistant principal
Former Oak Mountain Middle School teacher Sheryl Jones will be returning to the school to serve as the new assistant principal. Read more
Photo courtesy of Michael Allsbrook
OMHS senior celebrates album release
To celebrate the release of his first album “TRUTH,” 17-year-old Oak Mountain senior Eric Latham, stage name “ErBeeko,” hosted a release party at Hoover’s Veterans Park on Aug. 18, where he performed the album live. Read more
Screenshot from One Voice music video
OMHS students release music video honoring deceased classmates
A group of Oak Mountain High School seniors wrote the song "One Voice," to give a message of hope to their school and community. Read more
Photo courtesy of Amy Bryan Baggett.
Oak Mountain Elementary to host 9th annual Fall Fun Fest
The Oak Mountain Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization is hosting its 2017 Fall Fun Fest event Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $13 for pre-paid wristbands and $15 at the door. Read more
Photo courtesy of Shelby County Schools.
Oak Mountain Elementary School wins $2,500 leadership grant
The $2,500 was the largest of five grants given by the company, which also gave $500 grants to four other schools across the nation. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Building robots, building confidence
Robotics program growing ‘exponentially’ as students find stepping stone in STEM. Read more
OMES participates in Boosterthon National Giveback Day
Parents, teachers and staff joined together at Oak Mountain Elementary School to make 5,000 meals May 20 as part of the Boosterthon National Giveback Day. More than 160,000 meals were made across the country in 22 cities for families in need. Read more
Erica Techo
Sheriff's Office hosts Camp Journey, teaches students about leadership
Rising sixth graders attended the week-long camp at Oak Mountain Intermediate School. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Oak Mountain celebrates Class of 2017
Oak Mountain High School graduated its senior class on May 25, 2017 at Bartow Arena. Read more
Oak Mountain grad becomes member of Phi Sigma Theta
Phi Sigma Theta is a national honor society dedicated to recognizing and rewarding academic achievement in undergraduates at institutions of higher learning. Read more
Photo courtesy of Cindy Warner/Shelby County Schools.
Oak Mountain teams find success at VEX Worlds
Robotic teams from both Oak Mountain Intermediate School and Oak Mountain Middle School can both claim the title of “World Champion” after winning awards in two major categories at the 2017 VEX IQ Worlds Robotics Competition. Read more
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