Oak Hill Middle School

Oak Hill Middle School
Home of the Braves

Mr. Mark Scott, Principal
356 Blandy Road, NW
(478) 457-3370
Fax (478) 457-2422

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Oak Hill students have been working hard all year reading, reading, and then reading some more. Why, you might ask? Our students read for several reasons. Some read because they love it. Some read because they have to. Some read to earn better grades. Some read to learn. Some read as a way to visit exotic places. Some read as a way to meet exciting people. Some read to be amused. Some read to be inspired. And, some even read to earn rewards. Whatever the reason, we are proud and hope they all continue to read for the rest of their lives. For those Oak Hill students who successfully read 1,000,000 words during the school year, a trip to see the Atlanta Braves win with a score of 5 - 4 against the San Diego Padres was their culminating reward. Go Braves!

Mrs. Clayton's 8th grade class had a great year in Physical Science learning about forces and motion, electricity and magnetism. The students worked very hard on performance tasks and projects and are well prepared for a stellar ninth grade year!!

Lunch is served!

Oak Hill teachers, Heather Cox, Amy Craft, and Daniel Galt made the week of May 5, 2008 a very exciting time for their students. The students participated in lots of fun activities leading up to their annual field day. While other students are busy making their lunches, Langdon Scott shows off the finished product - a tasty pizza he made for his lunch on Wednesday, May 7th. The students were able to make the pizza from scratch, bake it and finally enjoy their creations. The students also worked with Mrs. Craft to make a special surprise for Mother's day. Oak Hill is lucky to have such dedicated teachers and wonderful students!

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Jr. Beta Club Attends Conference at Rock Eagle

Pic #1 - Teamwork was essential to be successful with canoeing. Canoeing was enjoyed by the Jr. Beta Club members even though some got wet!
Pic #2 - Jr. Beta Club members prepare for a challenge course activity on trust.
Pic #3 - Jr. Beta members learn about cooperation by keeping their balance as long as possible.

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Key to Success

At Oak Hill Middle School local leaders from business and industry presented interactive classroom seminars that gives eighth grade middle school students a chance to see into the future and recognize the importance of the personal and academic decisions they make today. Through the exercises led by the leaders, students learned how to take control of their lives by making wise decisions. They considered the effects of the choices they make and explored time and money management techniques. They were challenged to face their future options based on the level of education they might achieve, and well as the impact their choices will have on others and the world around them. At the end of the seminars they were given the "Key to Success" for their lives and their future. Students involved in the seminars have a better understanding that by making wise decisions now, staying in school, and committing themselves to their education, they will give themselves more options for choosing a fulfilling careers and leading the life they want.

Pictured presenters - Julius Trawick from Georgia Power and Jesse Washington from the Milledgeville Fire Dept.

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Students of the Week enjoy "Wings and Things"

Oak Hill Middle School students were recently treated to a "Wings and Things" luncheon and were recognized for being selected as "Student of the Week" by their grade level assistant principals during the month of April.

Seventh grader Kevin Keuhn with his parents Keith and Gina Keun.
6th Grade Assistant Principal Dr. Linda Ramsey Tylan Eunice
OHMS Principal Mark Scott eats lunch with Students of the Week

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Global Youth Service Day

Greg Kaufman from GC&SU Coverdale Institute and GC&SU students applied for and and received a $1,000 grant for a project to implement a correspondence program with the Peace Corps. This program was the only Global Youth Service Day project funded in Georgia. There are 100 projects in 25 states nation-wide. The events at Oak Hill Middle School was a part of the Youth Service America State Farm Global Youth Service Day. A Peace Corps representative, Amy Clark spoke with sixth grade students to explain the Peace Corps World Wise Schools curriculum. Ms. Clark shared how many Georgia teachers and students are participating and provided examples of GPS relevant applications. There was a brief explanation of the Peace Corps correspondence program accompanied by visual images, a reading of letters from our friends in Kenya as well as letters written by Early College student, a Kenyan dance and music led by two GCSU international students from Kenya. Every sixth grader had an opportunity to write a message on a stamped and addressed postcard and ate a Kenyan snack.

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Quiet on the Set!

     On May 6 and 7, Mrs. Joiner’s Language Arts classes produced and directed their own film. The film is a mystery about the disappearance of Mr. Bragg’s trumpet and is the culminating activity from a two week study of great mystery writers of the past. In the film, you will find nods to Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and other great present day mystery writers.
     The script was written by the students and then compiled into one script containing about 30 scenes. The students worked on the characters, determined camera angles and shots, and scouted locations for scenes.
     In the picture above, Baylee Beall, Marana Gainer, and Kennedy Singleton apply a prosthetic mask on Michael Watson. As the special creation of “mad scientists” Kyle Hathaway, Min-Seok Lee, Austin Pierce, and Riley Webb, Michael “comes to life” and terrorizes Sarah Massey, Queen Jones, and Daisha Morris.
     This is the third student produced film that Mrs. Joiner’s classes have completed. It also contains interesting facts about participating in band at Oak Hill and will be shown to upcoming sixth graders in the future. “The Sixth Grade Diaries” is shown each year at orientation for fifth grade students.

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CRCT Pep Rally at Chick-Fil-A

Friday, April 18, 2008 Oak Hill Middle School students and staff celebrated the CRCT with a pep rally at Chick-fil-A! Students were encouraged to come to Chick-fil-A for a good old-fashioned pep rally, but instead of gearing up for a big game, students were gearing up for some great days of testing. The Oak Hill cheerleaders performed, the band played, and lots of chicken and milkshakes were enjoyed! Thanks, Chick-fil-A!

Did You Know? 2.0
An extremely powerful video for all to see who are concerned with Education
and the World for our present and future students.

The mission of Oak Hill Middle School is to provide a positive learning environment in which to empower each student to achieve his/her highest potential.

UNIQUE: Every student can learn when valued as an individual with unique and diverse physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
RESPONSIBILITY: Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
ACHIEVEMENT: Maximum achievement occurs through a commitment to continuous improvement.
PRODUCTIVE CITIZEN: The attributes of respect (towards self and others), responsibility and self-discipline are crucial to the development of self-directed, life-long learners, as they become productive citizens of the community.

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~~~~View the OHMS calendar here to see what activities are planned for the rest of the year.~~~~

Youth Enrichment Services is a collaborative project of GCSU, Baldwin County Schools, Baldwin County Parks & Recreations Department, and local citizens. Its mission is to raise achievement and educational aspirations for students in grades 6-12 as well as their adult family members. Working together, YES hopes to build a whole community that says “yes” to making promises come true by increasing graduation rates, nurturing curiosity, and realizing deeper levels of literacy in both students and adults in our community.

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