Principal's Message
Colonial Parents and Guardians,
It is an absolute honor to begin my role as principal at New Oxford Middle School (NOMS). My commitment to the school community is simple: I share your deep dedication to making sure our kids are safe, happy, and growing every single day.
This year marks my 14th year working in schools. I initially began in public education at a career and technical school, drawing heavily from my previous 11 years working as a certified athletic trainer in both high school sports and professional baseball. For the past three and a half years, I have had the privilege of serving the Colonial Community as the assistant principal at NOMS. That experience gave me the opportunity to focus on what matters most: building strong relationships with students, keeping communication open and honest with families, and giving our teachers the best tools to help your children succeed.
Our game plan for a great school is built on two core beliefs:
- Every child can succeed: Every single student can learn, improve, and reach their goals when given the right support.
- The environment matters: School should be a positive place where students and school staff want to attend daily and parents feel completely confident leaving their children.
I am excited to share a little bit about my family. My wife, Maria, and I are currently navigating some exciting school milestones with our three children. Our oldest daughter, Leah, is starting her senior year of high school; our son, Trey, is entering his sophomore year; and our youngest daughter, Farrah, is kicking off her 6th-grade year. When we aren't busy with school activities, our family loves spending time together relaxing by our pool or attending sporting events.
I look forward to bringing that same love and care to NOMS by building relationships with our school community at concerts, sporting events, art showcases, and other school-related activities.
My door is always open. Student success requires teamwork, consistent communication, and a shared focus on daily classroom progress. I look forward to working together and welcome your partnership this year.
It's a great day to be a Colonial!
Dr. Garry M. Himes II
Principal, New Oxford Middle School