The Diversified Occupations students will be selling baked goods and crafts during Thursday's Parent/Teacher Conference night. Cash Only.
OHCHS Families:
You can register your student if they are currently failing a class, in jeopardy of failing for the quarter/semester/year, or simply need extra help. Please use a new form for each student.
AIP will occur after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-4:00. Attendance is expected for all students who have registered for AIP. Attendance will be taken at each session.
AIP begins on Tuesday, November 12th
AIP ends on Thursday, December 5th
The activity bus runs at 4:15 pm, or students may be picked up at the high school.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Capano (BARR/AIP/Summer School Coordinator) by calling 207-743-8914 x2115 or via email a.capano@msad17.org REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 6TH
Dear OHCHS Families,
You are invited and encouraged to sign up for conferences at OHCHS which will happen during the week of October 21-25. The link to sign up is:
https://ptcfast.com/schools/ohchs
Check out this Narcan Training opportunity!
Colleges coming to visit at OHCHS October 7th-October 11th
MSAD #17 Budget Referendum is OCTOBER 8th. Please participate at your local town office. You may also pick up an absentee ballot if you will be out of town!
OHCHS Parents/Guardians, please see your email that has a letter about upcoming emergency preparedness exercises that students will be participating in during the coming weeks. If you do not have an email on file, this letter will also be posted on the OHCHS website.
*Thursday, October 3, 2024-In FORUM and MAIN HALLWAY* 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M
.STARS (Small Towns and Rural Students) College Night Program and College Fair
Swarthmore College meeting opportunity will be held in the School Counseling Office Pathways Hub conference room on September 16th @ 1:00pm. Seniors should sign up using their SCOIR account. For questions, please directly contact Dr. Kloskowski, (Dr. K.), Director of College and Career Counseling and ELO, e-mail: v.kloskowski@msad17.org or stop by to see him in the School Counseling Office.
Our first college visitors are coming to OHCHS this week. College sign ups for students are ONLY through registering through your SCOIR accounts this year.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
8:15 A.M. Colby College
1:00 P.M. Thomas College
Meeting opportunities will be held in the School Counseling Office Pathways Hub conference room. For questions, please directly contact Dr. Kloskowski, (Dr. K.), Director of College and Career Counseling and ELO, e-mail: v.kloskowski@msad17.org or stop by to see him in the School Counseling Office.”
OHCHS offers a School-based health center!
School-based health centers (SBHCs) provide a variety of health care services. Providing these services directly in schools allows for easy access and scheduling and saves time for students and parents/guardians. Services include:
Routine physical exams, including sports physicals
Diagnosis and treatment of illness such as: cold, sore throat, headache, rash
Treatment of minor injuries
Vision, dental and blood pressure screenings
Vaccinations (shots)
Health education, counseling and wellness promotion
Nutrition education and weight management
Prescribing of medicines as needed
Behavioral health services by referral
Referral for health care services which cannot be provided at the SBHC
Health risk screenings
Students do not need to be a patient at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital to enroll in the SBHC program. Our team will coordinate care and insurance coverage with your provider. Enrollment forms can be completed and submitted online. Printed forms may be completed and returned to the clinic, the health office, or your child's advisory teacher.
Here is the link to enroll your student-
https://mainehealth2.formstack.com/forms/smh_school_based_health_center_application
Families, please review your email for the bus routes. Be aware that these routes may change. You can use the InfoFinder tool to search for your address here: https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=R2ZORCJ63X. The Here Comes the Bus app is also a helpful resource; just use the school code 84806 to access it.
We are excited to invite all Freshman students and their families to Meet the Teams Night on Tuesday, August 20th, starting at 6:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. This event will be a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to meet their teachers and get acquainted with the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Summer school is provided to students who did not pass one or more of their courses during the academic year. This allows students to stay on track for graduation. Summer school is a great way to earn credit in one or more core academic classes.
OHCHS Summer School will run Monday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
starting on Monday, July 8th and ending on Thursday, July 25th.
Students only need to attend until they have passed the course(s) they are taking in summer school.
Transportation is available from and to each local elementary school. Breakfast and lunch are
also both provided daily. There is no cost to attend summer school.
Please sign up on this link: https://tinyurl.com/OHCHS2023Summerprogram
Class of 2025: Join Mr. Palmer and Ms. McClean this summer for the College App Training Camp!
Please email Ms. McClean at n.mcclean@msad17.org to register
Prom and Graduation Safety Month
As prom and graduation season approaches, we want to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of promoting a safe and alcohol-free environment for our teens during these milestone events.
Why Zero Alcohol? The presence of alcohol at prom and graduation parties poses significant risks to our teens, including impaired judgment, accidents, injuries, and legal consequences. By promoting zero alcohol use, we can help protect our children and create a safer environment for everyone involved.
Providing alcohol to minors not only poses risks to teens, it is illegal! Furnishing alcohol to minors can result in a maximum sentence of up to one year in jail and up to $2,000 fine. Additionally, if someone is injured or killed as a result of the alcohol you supplied, you could be charged with a felony and/or be sued.
Tips for Promoting Zero Alcohol Use:
1. Have Open Conversations: Talk to your teen about the risks associated with underage
drinking and the importance of making responsible choices. Encourage them to have a plan for staying alcohol-free during prom and graduation season.
2. Set Clear Expectations: Make it clear to your teen that alcohol use is not acceptable, both at home and at social events. Set clear rules and consequences for violating these expectations.
3. Offer Support: Be available to listen to your teen's concerns and provide guidance and support as they navigate social situations where alcohol may be present. Help them develop strategies for saying no to peer pressure.
4. Know the Plan: If your teen is attending prom or graduation parties, make sure you know the details of their plans, including who they'll be with, where they'll be going, and how they'll be getting home safely.
5. Give them an "out" Come up with a code word or phrase they can use when with peers to get safely out of a situation
6. Lead by Example: Model responsible behavior by refraining from excessive alcohol
consumption and demonstrating healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress and social situations.
Spread the Word: Join us in promoting zero alcohol use during prom and graduation season!
Talk to other parents, share these tips with friends and family, and encourage everyone to prioritize the safety and well-being of our teens.
Together, we can ensure that prom and graduation season are memorable for all the right reasons. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our teens safe.
REMINDER to all Interact Members we will be doing our yearbook picture tomorrow (Wednesday) during 6th period. Please listen to be called down. This is the last opportunity to have it taken.
Key Club will meet in the music room today at 2:15.
Seniors please check your email to vote for Class Marshal and Class Motto.
Viking Mentor informational meeting for any current sophomores and juniors will be today in B117 from 2-2:30.
There will be an NHS meeting tomorrow in the forum. All students are required to attend.
Civil Rights Team will meet in A209 this Thursday after school. All are welcome.
Prom is May 18th at Lost Valley. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at lunches or online.
Oxford Hills Got Talent is back. Auditions will be held today at 2 on the stage.
Please return spare laptops to B116.
School Counseling will be hosting a Junior Parent Night Thursday, May 30th, starting at 6:00 p.m in the Forum! Topics include, financial aid, life after high school, senior project and other senior related items.
Please see the attached flyer for our second OpenTable event during lunch on March 27th.
