The OMHS Literary Magazine, Esse, was recently recognized by the Alabama Writer's Forum for the excellent editing involved in producing the magazine. Editors Jami Reaves and Mak Pate traveled with Mrs. Blakemore, the magazine's sponsor, to Montgomery, AL on April 10, 2019 to receive the award at a ceremony...

While most students headed to the beach, Oak Mountain High School student Alaina Beard visited Peru over spring break. She traveled with her ballet company, Ballet Exaltation. It was her first trip out of the country, and Alaina made the decision to take the trip because she wanted to travel with her...

This year the Write Connection was held at Valleydale Church on March 7, 2019. The Write Connection is a program where young writers can listen to published authors talk about their experiences in writing and publishing. While we were there, we heard from Don Keith, author of Firing Point. Don Keith...

Mardi Gras started a carnival celebration after Three King Day and ended before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras directly translates to Fat Tuesday, which also reflects the practice of eating fatty foods before fasting for Lenten. Mardi Gras is tied with the pagan festival Saturnalia - a festival for fertility...

The boys Indoor Track team made OM history this weekend, finishing 2nd at the 7A State Championship Track Meet.Trey Allen, Glen Humphrey, Luke Percer, Aaron Brooks, Harrison Dimick, and Jimmy Harris deserve a huge shout out for their accomplishments this weekend. Nicole Payne also had a historic...

Ashli Polizos has joined the administrative team at OMHS. I recently sat down with her to get to know her a little better. Mrs. Polizos has been teaching for 12 years, and all of those years have been in the Oak Mountain community. She taught the first 11 years at the middle school and the last year...

Final exams are here! The fall semester will conclude on December 14, 2018. School will resume on January, 3, 2019. Have a safe and happy holiday break! Final Exam Schedule Monday, December 10 - 6th period Tuesday, December 11 - 2nd period and 4th period Wednesday, December 12 - 3rd period...

On November 13, Abbey Lenzie took the time to come down to Oak Mountain High School to share a little bit about her recently published novella, In the Desert. The novella was named the 2018 Plaza Literary Prize winner. Lenzie read her first chapter and graciously answered questions that students...

It's the Monday after homecoming. The hallways move in a way that can only be described as sluggish. Everyone is equally tired from the festivities and excited to showcase their pictures. This time last week, the air buzzed with excitement for the days to come. Monday: To begin the week in the most...