Weekly Bear News
Oakdale High School, Home of the Bears
Website: https://edu.fcps.org/ohs/
Location: 5850 Eaglehead Drive Ijamsville, MD 21754
Phone: 240-566-9400
Twitter: @OakdalePost
Principal's Message
Bears,
As many of you have likely seen through our Find Out First messages, there have been some disruptive events happening in our building over the past week. I want to assure everyone that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our students and staff on a daily basis. Your children may have noticed an increased adult presence in our building throughout the day today. This includes more staff in common areas as well as more Sheriff’s Deputies in the school throughout the day. I want to commend our amazing staff as they have intervened when students make poor, risky decisions. I also want to relay to each and every parent and community member that when students put other students at risk, we take those actions seriously and provide the strictest consequences available in alignment with our FCPS Code of Conduct. We also coordinate with our law enforcement partners to seek legal charges against any student who disrupts our school environment. As I shared with students today in an announcement, we will not tolerate this behavior.
I am also concerned with the continued conversations on social media that are encouraging behavior that disrupts learning. I implore parents to talk with their children about the use of social media. Talk to them about not amplifying the voices of those who are encouraging disruptive behaviors. Let your students know that their digital footprint follows them after high school.
As always, our staff is here to serve your students in any way we can. We know that as we move into another week, our students will once again focus on the amazing academic and other achievements this school boasts. We wish everyone a good weekend.
Mr. Caulfield
Proud Principal
Oakdale High School
Send a Rose and support our Bear Necessities Florist Club!
The calendar days are moving by quickly! Have you thought about celebrating Valentine's Day with your special people? If we can help you on your mission, please complete this form with your order sooner than later as quantities are limited! Orders and payment can be dropped in our Front Office.
Single roses- Red/Pink/White with greens and Baby's Breath for $7
Small ribbon rose bouquet for $10
Fresh flower arrangement in a mug and small stuffed bear for $15
Orders will be delivered to 5th block classes on February 14th!
OHS Red Cross Club News
The OHS Red Cross Club is currently collecting donations of men's and women's deodorant and men's new, packaged white crewneck undershirts sizes (S-XL) for distribution to local Veterans organizations. Donations can be dropped off in the main entrance vestibule at OHS or to Mrs. Cole in her office B218. Our donation collection ends on February 29th. Thank you for your generosity to support our Service to the Armed Forces, one of the key missions of our club service.
Order Yearbooks Here!
Purchase your yearbook here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1977787/Oakdale-High-School/2024-Yearbook/2023081704233098395/CATALOG_SHOP/ Questions? Email: bethany.dentes@fcps.org.
Forgot to order your Students School Picture?
In response to several inquiries asking if fall school pictures can still be ordered, the answer is YES! Legacy Studios is providing a coupon with a 25% discount on new fall school picture orders through February 25, 2024. Visit their website to find your student's image or to place an order online: www.legacystudios.com. The 25% off coupon code is: PICTUREDAY.
National English Honor Society News
The OHS National English Honor Society chapter is currently accepting applications which can be found on the OHS website on the left side under Quick Links/Forms>>Special Honor Societies. Applications are due by Friday, 2/16/23 @ NOON to Mrs. Cole via email submission w/a pdf of your application & transcript. NO late submissions will be accepted. (jennifer.cole@fcps.org).
Safe and Sane Events!
Our next restaurant night is February 14th at Chipotle on Buckeystown Pike. Present the flyer or use the code to order online.
The Stuff the Truck event will be held on Saturday, April 27th. Please start putting your donation items aside to drop off at OHS that day.
We are looking for donations for our event. If you or someone you know owns a business and would be willing to make a monetary donation or provide an item for our senior prizes, please reach out to us at oakdalesafeandsane@gmail.com.
Hey Juniors!
Attention Juniors interested in the Electrical Industry !!! Here is an amazing opportunity for your senior year. Check out the flier and attend the Open House events on March 5th or March 7th.
Environmental Club Fundraiser News!
Oakdale High School is trying to offset our carbon dioxide levels through planting 100 trees. Please get a tree for yourself or donate! Also share this link, https://tpevents.org/school/4221 on social media and with friends and family! Click here for more information.
SAT News!
Digital SAT School Day - Wednesday, March 20th
All juniors will participate in the Digital SAT School Day Administration at OHS. Students do not register for this SAT administration and there is no fee. Students can begin preparing for the Digital SAT by using resources available from CollegeBoard.
Kindness Club News!
The Kindness Club is looking for small businesses who would be willing to discuss participating in an event May 4th, 2024. The club would like to raise money for the "Admin Lunch Account", which provides financial assistance to purchase lunches for students in need.
For more information, or if you would like to be a part of the event, please contact Kelly.Bratburd@fcps.org or Mack.W2024@gmail.com.