READING INCENTIVES

April Genre Challenge
Students may read:
--a Novel in Verse ,or
--a Book of Poetry.

Author Birthday Challenge
Authors celebrating April birthdays…
April
5       Richard Peck
9       Margaret Peterson Haddix
28     Lois Duncan

Lost Library Books
Student Checkout

May 14. Last Day of Checkout

May 15 All Library Books Due

May 22  Library Fees Due

NOTE:
1) Lost library books remain on students' records and follow them from school to school.
2) Students with missing books will not be allowed to checkout next school year until the book is returned, or the student pays for the lost or damaged book.
3) Students at the high school may be denied parking passes, library privileges, etc., until library issues are resolved.
4) If a student pays for a lost book and then finds the book, a refund can only be given during the same school year (the year the lost fee was paid). Refunds do not carry over from year to year.

INSTRUCTION

Library Lessons

SC Discus
scdiscus.org
Students will learn how to utilize SC Discus. Discus provides all South Carolinians with access to an electronic library of information resources. This database of resources is made available to every citizen through South Carolina's school, college and public libraries.

Tutor.com
Discus now offers free access to Tutor.com for South Carolina residents - free, real-time tutoring, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for English and Spanish speakers. Connect with a tutor on a variety of subjects, test prep assistance, or parent coaching.

A username and password is required to utilize SC Discus at home. We are unable to list this information online since this is a resource paid by the state specifically for South Carolinians. The username and password may be obtained from the OMS library media center or your local public library.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Spring Book Fair – BOGO!
Our Spring Book Fair will take place April 20-24, 2026. This is a “Buy One Get One Free” fair.

DATE: April 20-24, 2026
TIME: 8:00am-3:15pm
After 3pm students must be accompanied by a parent. The Book Fair will close at 1:00pmon Friday, April 24, 2026.

All students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair with their ELA class.

Accepted Forms of Payment: eWallet, cash, check, credit card, Apple Pay. Setting up an eWallet account is the safest, easiest way to pay. Directions for setting up your account can be found here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oakridgemiddleschool

Students will receive book fair flyers when we return from Spring Break.

NOTE:
--Some items advertised in the flyer may not be present at
the OMS fair but are available for purchase online.
--Shopping online provides
access to elementary & high school items as well. 

OTHER EVENTS

Flip Flop Book Swap in May!
Students with almost new or gently used books may participate in our “Flip Flop Book Swap” in May. Update your home library with “new to you” summer reads! This is a great way to recycle those book fair books you’ve already read. More details coming soon!

Summer Reading Challenge
Books + Popsicles = Summer Fun! More details coming soon!