Welcome back to OMS!!!
@braddecker1217
Mr Decker has been named our new principal! His experience as AP at Rocky Fork, and past four years at Oakland High, have helped him create a plan of leadership which will be effective in pushing the school to greater success.
#oaklandfamily
We are excited to announce that Mr. Web Hutchings will be joining our administrative staff. He will serve as our 7th grade Assistant Principal!!
Mr Hutchings has served the Oakland community for the last 15 years. Congratulations Mr Hutchings!!
We are excited to announce that Ms. Amber Farris will be joining our administrative staff at OMS. Ms. Farris will serve as our 6th grade Assistant Principal!!
Ms. Farris has served the Oakland community for the last 11 years Congratulations, Ms. Farris!!
So excited to announce Paige Hawkins as our new instructional coach. Ms. Hawkins has been in education for 29 years and has served as our English Language Arts Department Chair here at OMS. Her passion for MYP will help us take the program to the next level!
It is with tremendous excitement that we congratulate Mrs. Ruis on becoming Dr. Ruis by completing her Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Congratulations, Dr. Ruis! The faculty and staff of OMS are very proud of you!
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Ms. Dickerson is an 8th grade Science teacher.
Her WHY: "I love developing relationships with my students. My students continue to inspire me to be the teacher they think I am!"
Please welcome
@Dickerson_OMS
to the
#OaklandFamily
!
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Miss Wallick is not new to OMS, but this is a new role for her - 6th grade math teacher!
Her WHY: "I love serving our students, inside and outside of the classroom."
@warrior_wallick
, we are so glad you are in the
#OaklandFamily
!
Congratulations to our OMS Charger Hip Hip team for winning 1st place at the national level in Jr High/Middle School game day. Super proud of these girls and their coach.
#bringinghomethehardware
#chargeup
Welcome, Steve Matuszewski to our 7th grade Math team! His goal for this school year is to create an exceptional classroom culture. A surprising fact is "I am a Desert Storm war veteran who served in the US Marines"
#TeachersofOMS
The Oakland Middle School faculty and staff have chosen Ms. West as the 2022-23 OMS Teacher of the Year and Ms. Sands as the 2022-23 OMS Staff Member of the Year. Congratulations to both of these wonderful ladies!!!
Congrats to
@OMS_Swimming
for earning their 8th consecutive county swimming title!!! Coach Brewer is one of kind! He inspires his students to greatness!!
#weoverme
#weareoakland
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Ms. Dobbs is a 7th grade Math teacher.
Her WHY: "In the classroom, I live for the “ah-ha” lightbulb moments in a student’s learning. It is a blessing to positively influence a child’s life."
Welcome
@MistyDobbs1
to the
#OaklandFamily
!
Takisha Ferguson takes the reins of
@SmyrnaMiddle
as principal
An educator of distinction, Ferguson wants to embrace the school’s rich traditions and focus on providing opportunities for students
Update: Coach Brewer was lucky enough to get married last week to the incredible
@Andibenson3
in beautiful Key West! Looking forward to many years of her, Madison, & Thomas cheering on
@OMS_Swimming
!
New Teacher Alert!
Mr. Riggle is going to be a 7th grade ELA teacher this year.
His WHY: "My teachers never gave up on me and turned my life around. I want to do the same thing. Sometimes all it takes is one caring person to change a future." Welcome to the family,
@benriggle2
!
OMS is proud to announce that Mr Jonathan Jordan is our 2020-21 Teacher of the Year. Mr Jordan has made a significant impact on the lives of his students and fellow faculty members with his
#weoverme
attitude. Thank you Mr Jordan for being an AWESOME example at our school.
We would like to congratulate Coach Dixon and his lovely wife, Katie, on the birth of their first child, Elliana Kate Dixon. Help us welcome Ellie to the
#OaklandFamily
!
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Coach Morgan will be a 6th Grade ELA teacher & our Wrestling Coach!
His WHY: "I enjoy serving others and helping them rise to the next level, whatever that may be."
Please welcome
@clay_morgan
to the Oakland Family!
#champions
#oaklandfamily
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Ms. Wilson is an intervention teacher.
Her WHY: "I love teaching because it is a great way to make a difference in a child’s life. Just seeing the kids grow and learn each day is such a rewarding feeling."
Welcome
@_bmw0401
to the
#OaklandFamily
!
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Ms. Shea is a 7th grade ELA Teacher.
Her WHY: "I want to inspire a love of learning and show my students the love and care that was given to me as a student."
@omsshea
, welcome to the
#OaklandFamily
!
Welcome Back, William Mann. He teaches 6-8 Spanish!! He has been teaching for 19 years, 3 at OMS! His goal is to see our students get excited about both the Spanish language and culture. A surprising fact about William is, "I love to travel."
#TeachersofOMS
Welcome Back, Rebekah Gunter to our 7th grade ELA team! She has been teaching for 11 years, 10 of those at OMS! Her goal is to form relationships with her students! A surprising fact about Rebekah is, "I love Disney, Harry Potter, flair pens, and TikTok"
#TeachersofOMS
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Coach Harrison will be an 8th Grade ELA Teacher and Assistant Wrestling Coach!
His WHY: "I’m in the business of helping change lives. I teach so that I can challenge young minds to achieve excellence."
Welcome
@inagiantpeach
to the
#OaklandFamily
!
Welcome, Megan Powell to our 8th grade ELA team! Megan has been teaching for 10 years, but is new to OMS! Her goal for this school year is to Rock ELA with her kids and enjoy it! A surprising fact is "I love rap music!"
#TeachersofOMS
Leadership is not about a title or designation. It’s about impact, influence, and inspiration. Leaders set out to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Thank you
@CCHAMBERS25oms
for making a difference ♥️
#NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek
HUGE CONGRATS to our OMS HIP HOP team!!! The took 2nd place in their division for their Hip Hop routine and they are the CHAMPIONS for their Game Day routine!! SO AWESOME!
#weareoakland
#weoverme
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Ms. Huffer is a 7th grade Math teacher.
Her WHY: "Teaching is about making connections with students and showing them that someone cares about them and supports them no matter what."
Please welcome
@HufferOMS
to the
#OaklandFamily
!
Welcome, Ali Humphrey as our new Instructional Coach. Ali's goal for this school year is to support our amazing teachers as they try new things for our students! A surprising fact is "I’ve only just recently come around to liking ranch on anything & now I’m hooked"
#TeachersofOMS
Welcome Back, Paula Sasser-Kelly to our 7th-grade inclusion ELA team! She has been teaching for 8 years, 5 at OMS! Her goal is to maintain healthy boundaries. A surprising fact about Paula is, "I lived in the woods for 8 months of my life while hiking the AT"
#TeachersofOMS
As our
@omsdance1
team is going through clinic this week, let's cheer them on and remember they were a 2019 NDA National Finalist and are 3rd in the nation! Time to do it again!
#champions
#chargersarechampions
OMS Athletes win the WGNS Primetime Sports/Little Caesars Pizza All Sports Overall Trophy for this sports season. This is the 5th time the Chargers have won the Overall Trophy in the last 9 years. Congratulations to the OMS Athletes!
As of right now, between co-workers, friends, family, parents and students within our Oakland Community, we have raised $1060.00 for the Isiah House.
@CurrayPam
will be turning in a final donation tomorrow. For more info about the Isaiah House
Average leaders raise the bar on themselves. Good leaders raise the bar for others. Great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar. Thank you
@classofNeal
for being a GREAT leader!! ❤️
#NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Mr. Riggle is a 7th grade ELA teacher.
His WHY: "My teachers never gave up on me and turned my life around. I want to do the same thing. Sometimes all it takes is one caring person to change a future."
Welcome to the
#OaklandFamily
,
@benriggle2
!
Please congratulate our bowlers for a great season and and excellent showing!
In the top 12 individuals:
Ava Riggan 9th
George Killian 5th
And Kyle “KC” Demers came in 1st!
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Ms. Highfill teaches 7th/8th grade Math.
Her WHY: "I want to give students the confidence to conquer hard problems in math and life, and for them to feel equipped with what they need to succeed on any path."
Welcome to the
#oaklandfamily
,
@highfill_OMS
!
NEW TEACHER ALERT!
Dr. Hughes is an ESL Teacher.
Her WHY: "Investing in students to help them discover and develop their abilities, gifts, and talents is one of the greatest ways I can invest my time and energy in our future."
Please welcome
@HughesOMS
to the
#OaklandFamily
!
Here is your fabulous Christiana Middle Admin Team!! Ms. Turner and Mr. Hasty are hands down the BEST APs that I could ask for.
#GoCougars
💛🖤
@chmscougars