Bellows Spring Elementary School

Established in 1972, Oakland Mills Middle School provides academic classes to more than 450 students in grades six through eight. It offers various special programs, such as alternative education, jazz band, after-school academic achievement, student government and theatrical production. Oakland Mills Middle School has a staff of counselors, reading specialists, instructional assistants, health service workers and more than 45 classroom teachers. The school s core curriculum includes English as a Second Language, math, science, social studies, art and physical; education. It is a part of Howard County Public School System, which also operates more than 70 elementary, middle, high and special schools. Oakland Mills Middle School is located in Columbia, Md.

Wilde Lake High School, established in 1971, is a four-year secondary school located in Columbia, Md. The school offers educational instruction to students in grades nine through 12 and has an enrollment of more than 1,400 students. The school s colors are green, gold and white, and its mascot is the Wildcat. It offers classes in English, science, social studies, software applications, principles of business, American history, forensics, Spanish and French. The school has athletic teams for various sports, including soccer, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, cheerleading, football and cross country. It offers several extracurricular activities, such as Shakespeare club, National Art Honor Society, tapestry, animal awareness club, freshman class council, chorus, marching band and conservative students' club. The school also provides financial aid to eligible students. Wilde Lake High School is a part of the Howard County Public Schools.

Harper's Choice Middle School, located in Columbia, Md., is a partnership of students, staff, parents and the community that places an emphasis on a learning climate. Established in 1973, it ensures a middle school experience for more than 550 students in grades six through eight by providing a rigorous and balanced academic curriculum. The curriculum includes various subjects, such as language arts, math, fine arts, algebra, geometry, French, Spanish and reading. Its media center offers students various resources to assist the learning process. Its extracurricular enrichment program includes chorus, art design, yearbook, book club, debate team, television production and teen leadership seminars.