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@OMS_Chargers

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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
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
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
Please welcome Mrs. Thompson as our new Instructional Coach this year! @spurlockcandace #chargersarechampions #stayready #thepowerofyet #oaklandfamily
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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Oakland Middle School
1 year
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!!
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
CHARGERS WIN!!!! Undefeated season and County Champs!!! #chargersarechampions
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
1 year
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!!
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
3 years
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!
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
6 years
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!
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
3 years
Congrats to our OMS Cheerleaders!! They advanced to the finals at Nationals and will perform tomorrow in Orlando!! #chargedup
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
A BIG CONGRATS to our OMS Cheerleaders! They made it to the final round and will compete tomorrow for the title! #ofamily
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
A BIG Shout Out to our OMS Cheerleaders! They won first place in their division at their competition today and earned their bid to Nationals! #ofamily
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
8 years
Mannequin Challenge during half time of the faculty/student game
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
It was so exciting to see our kids this morning!! One Team One Family #teachersofOMS #OFAMILY
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
8 years
District Champs!!
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
3 years
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
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
8 years
State Bound
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
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
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
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!!!
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
Congratulations to the OMS Cheerleaders on their State Championship win!! 📣❤️ #ofamily
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Oakland Middle School
3 years
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
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
So proud of this former charger!!! @joseph_crismon ❤️ OMS family #oaklandfamily
@pastorcrismon
Larry J. Crismon II
4 years
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
Thank you to @StateFarm and Team Kyle Young for donating to @rebekah2322 ’s classroom at OMS! #gooddeeds #GoodNeighbor #ourstatefarm #oaklandfamily ⭕️
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Oakland Middle School
3 years
A HUGE SHOUT OUT to the OMS Baseball team!! District Tournament CHAMPIONS!!! #weareoakland
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
We will miss you, Dr. Ferguson! We celebrate and honor you as you begin the next part of your leadership journey. #alwaysacharger #champion
@rucoschools
RC Schools
4 years
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
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
And did we mention our principal, @ruistori1 is nominated for Favorite Principal? She definitely deserves it!
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
Congratulations to our very own Coach Brewer!
@OMS_Swimming
Charger Swimming
4 years
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 !
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
8 years
We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Ruis as principal to the Oakland Middle family!
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
We love showing our our new OMS Swag!! ❤️
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
We are proud to announce that OMS is a SILVER LEVEL school for our RTIB program!!! Way to go Chargers! #weoverme #chargersarechampions
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
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.
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
Great night for some football!!! So glad to have our band back!!! @band_oakland #homecoming #chargersarechampions
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
Congratulations to our Oakland Middle School Cheerleaders for taking 1st place in their competition category and earning a bid to Nationals! @oms_crutcher @oms_lehr @warrior_wallick #disneybound #chargersarechampions
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
Your OMS faculty took over Lucky Strike Lanes today for some team building fun!! #Ofamily #teachersofOMS
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
Happy 4 years with us, Dr. Ruis! We are so thankful for your leadership! @ruistori1 #champions #thepowerofyet
@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
8 years
We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Ruis as principal to the Oakland Middle family!
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
Welcome Back to our admin team, Brad Decker #teachersofOMS
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Oakland Middle School
8 years
OMS All Tournament Ladies
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
Congratulations to our OMS cheerleaders for placing 2nd in the nation! #ofamily We are so proud of you!
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
Great night under the lights!! County championship! Let’s go Oakland!!! #chargersarechampions
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
It looks so great!
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Mrs. Curray
4 years
Love our new addition!! @OMS_Chargers
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
It’s a great day for OMS Volleyball!! These girls are warming up to play at 4:30! #chargersarechampions
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
8 years
The chefs
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
8 years
Final score! Go Chargers! #champions
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
OMS football try outs are May 27th from 11:30 - 1pm on the OHS football field. Students must have an updated physical to try out.
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
1 year
OMS is a Level 5 school! We are so excited!!! Bright futures ahead!! #legacy
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Oakland Middle School
8 years
Great job tonight OMS boys' basketball. That was a big win! We play again Wednesday at 7:45pm.
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
Welcome Back Ms Martin our 7th Grade School Counselor #teachersofoms
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
3 years
We had an awesome time with Walter Hill and Lascassas 5th graders today! WELCOME new Chargers!!! #weareoakland
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
3 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
Thank you Boro Juice bar for the teacher treats today. They were yummy #borojuicebar
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
A great leader builds character, inspires dreams, encourages creativity, builds confidence, instills learning, touches our hearts ♥️ and changes lives forever. Thank you @BrittonSB1 #NationalAssistantPrincipalWeek
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
Welcome back Katie Creasy to our Math Intervention Team! #teachersofOMS
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Oakland Middle School
3 years
OMS representing the Light the Night Children’s Cancer Awareness Foundation. #declanstrong #chargeup @CurrayPam
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
Congrats to the OMS Cheerleaders and coaches for their 1st place victory today at competition!! @oms_crutcher @oms_lehr @warrior_wallick #chargersarechampions
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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Oakland Middle School
3 years
We ❤️❤️ our school counselors!!
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Oakland Middle School
9 years
OMS teacher of the year! So thankful Pam Curray is at OMS!
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
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
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
8 years
OMS softball team, Ms Martin, Mrs Swanson, Coach Peay and Coach Dodd crashed Mr. Arnold's yard. #Champions
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Oakland Middle School
8 years
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Oakland Middle School
8 months
A BIG CONGRATS to our OMS Cheerleaders! They are moving on to the Finals at Nationals! Theybtake the mat tonight!
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
We are so very proud of the accomplishments of our Cross Country team. They are heading to State!!!! #chargersarechampions
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
2 years
Another first place finish today at TN Extreme regional competition. Congratulations @OaklandMS_Cheer #ofamily
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
We are excited for Kiddom to be used this year!
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Oakland Middle School
8 years
OMS girls beat Blackman. So we are going to the Championship game tomorrow night at 6:30!
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
Candy Cane deliveries from Santa and his Elves!! #ofamily #weareoakland
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Oakland Middle School
5 years
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!
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Oakland Middle School
3 years
Please see the picture for an important email from Dr Ruis. I have posted the Zoom link on the OMS website
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
See you on August 10 for our first day! Visit the RCS website for the most up to date approved calendar.
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
1 year
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!
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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Oakland Middle School
2 years
Mia Snoddy won the Chargers with Character drawing for Quarter 2. Mia chose a new Bluetooth speaker for her prize!! #ofamily
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
Our teachers are #champions ! We are getting ready for you, Chargers! #chargersarechampions
@oms_mrs_beasley
Mrs. Beasley
4 years
PLC day at the county office. Read to kick off the school year!
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
Did you know? @OMS_Theater earned the 2019 Excellence in Acting award at the National Junior Theater Festival! We are so proud of our Actors and Backstage Crew! #chargersarechampions #stayready
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
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 !
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
3 years
Dressed for Homecoming!!!! Come out and support our Chargers tonight. Festivities start at 6 and kick off is at 6:30. #chargeup @vizslacrazy5 @spurlockcandace @classofNeal @ruistori1
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
3 years
Is your student new to OMS this school year? Please make plans for your student to attend our OMS Charger Camp. July 30, 2021 9am - 11am.
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Oakland Middle School
8 years
Cross Country had their 1st meet. Girls place 2nd out of 16 teams and the Boys placed 7th out of 20 teams!! Great job Chargers!
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Oakland Middle School
4 years
Check out our Spotlight Charger of the Week!!
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
4 years
We will miss Ms. Turner in our school, but we are so proud of and excited for her as she embarks on this new adventure! #chargersarechampions #eveniftheybecomecougars 😉 @marcialleson86
@kylemnix
Dr. Kyle Nix
4 years
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
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Oakland Middle School
10 years
TMSAA Basketball Champions!! http://t.co/i02SMjpcF3
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@OMS_Chargers
Oakland Middle School
9 years
Congratulations to the OMS baseball team, they are COUNTY CHAMPS!!! Great job Chargers!
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