Oceanside High School Weekly Update

Dear Oceanside Families,

As we approach the long weekend in honor of Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to all those who have served our country. This is a time to reflect on their sacrifices and the freedoms we are fortunate to enjoy. I hope each of you takes the opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with your loved ones.

At the same time, I encourage all of our students to continue the hard work and dedication that has defined this school year so far. As we work together to strengthen both our education and our personal growth, it’s important to remember that the effort we put in today shapes the future we build tomorrow. Every step forward—whether big or small—is a part of our collective journey.

I am incredibly proud to serve as your principal, and I look forward to continuing this path of growth and success with all of you. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our school community.

Enjoy the weekend, and let’s return with renewed energy to keep striving for excellence!

Warm regards,

Dr. Skyler M. Garrahy

Principal OHS

@skylergarrahy

The OHS counselors will conduct Freshman 4 year plan presentations next week and junior audits the following week.

The presentation slides will be linked to the OHS counseling website. OUSD Counseling

• UC Riverside Rep Visit, Thursday, November 14, 8:30 am 1st Period
• ASVAB Test (10-12), Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 am
• West Coast Barber College tour and presentation on Friday, November 22, stop by the College & Career Center, V126 for a field trip packet!

After successfully piloting a school safety and audio system at two of our schools during the 23-24 school year, at the June 2024 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved installing this system at all OUSD schools.

This enhancement serves as an update to our current bell and intercom system. Each classroom teacher will have a device on a lanyard that amplifies sound throughout the

classroom during every lesson. Every student, no matter where they sit, will be able to clearly hear the teacher and information being taught.

Along with audio and video capabilities, the new device incorporates a safety notification button to alert administration and front offices of any emergency situation. In the event of a classroom emergency, the teacher can activate the camera for office staff to view the situation. The device identifies the exact location to initiate school safety protocols. Further, and only in the event of a lockdown or active shooter emergency, Oceanside Police Department can utilize these same cameras to access views into classrooms and throughout the school.

Thank you for your constant support as we work to provide a safe and modern learning

environment for all!

We are in urgent need of parents to step into Board Positions for next year. Please contact us if you are interested. PTSO is volunteer run and needs new parents to step in as others "graduate". Our organization fills a lot of gaps in our community to support clubs, CTE pathways, students and our amazing teachers and staff.

For those new to OHS, PTSO includes Parents, Teachers and Students to support the school community. Some of our goals are to promote parent interaction, support the faculty and staff and promote student achievement. Each year is a bit different so we welcome your ideas on ways we can support the school. The donations we receive and the funds we raise go toward staff appreciation events, teacher and club grants, student events, and more. We work closely with our principal Mrs.Garrahy, the administrators and counseling team to be responsive to current needs. All members have a vote in how our funds are used and we have a few openings for leadership positions if you want to give some time.

If you would like to join us or renew your membership for the year, please fill out the form here: OHS PTSO Form . If you are interested in volunteering or serving on the board, please indicate that on the form.

Whether you participate in meetings or not, you can support our efforts with a tax-deductible donation. Please go here: PTSO Donation Page (Paypal or CC) or use our new venmo @osideptso. And please join us for our restaurant nights throughout the year.

We typically meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Stay connected with us by joining our Facebook group @Oceanside High School PTSO Parents for Pirates or following us on Instagram @piratesptso. We also encourage you to choose Oceanside High School PTSO as your designated charity in your AmazonSmile account. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/77-0684642

Please direct any questions to ohsptsomembership@gmail.com.

The nonprofit Oceanside High School Foundation was originally founded in 1986. Left inactive after the Oceanside High School 90th reunion, this vital organization was re-established in 2005 to organize the school’s centennial celebration. Today, the Oceanside High School Foundation continues to serve the students, staff and alumni of OHS. Working on behalf of Oceanside High School, the Foundation helps provide funds for student programs, scholarships, faculty grant awards, campus improvement projects, the annual All-Class Reunion, Hall of Fame and other activities helping to lessen the disparity between student’s needs and state/district funding. We also serve as a liaison and database for alumni and their respective classes.

OHS Foundation Website