Friday Highlights
December 20, 2024
Mark your Calendar:
December 23 - January 1: Holiday Break
January 17 - Professional Development Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
January 20 - Martin Luther King Day - No School for Staff/Students
For planning purposes, the schedule at OHS for the week of December 30th is listed below:
Tuesday: Winter Recess - No School
Wednesday: Winter Recess - No School
Thursday: Periods 1 - 4, A Day
Friday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day
OHS Athletics:
Beginning this winter, all pay to watch sporting events will need to have tickets purchased online through GoFan:
$5.00 for adults / $3.00 for students & seniors.
FREE admission with Middle School basketball or Oxford Rec basketball uniforms
Tickets can only be purchased through the GoFan platform: https://gofan.co/app/school/CT67705
OHS Health Office
As a reminder from Nurse Dani, students are NOT allowed to carry medication with them. Please fill out forms on PowerSchool if you would like your student to have Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen or Tums in school. When you log on to PowerSchool, go to forms and check off the boxes if you would like your child to receive any of these medications when in need.
Please be aware that these medications may only be administered if the forms are completed on PowerSchool. Verbal permission is not accepted.
CT State law requires that all students in 10th grade have a physical assessment. This assessment serves to document adequate immunizations and any health issues that may impact your child while they attend school. The physical exam must be dated after January 01, 2024. The front of the HAR form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian. The second page must have all *asterisks areas completed.
As a friendly reminder your child must be fever free (without medication) and has not vomited within 24 hours before returning to school.
Early Dismissal Procedure:
As we start the new school year, we want to remind you of the procedure for early dismissals:
1 - Early Dismissal Note: If your student needs to leave school early, please send them in with an early dismissal note. This allows us to give your student a dismissal pass, enabling them to sign out on their own. There is no need for you to come into the school.
2 - In-Person Pick-Up: If you need to pick up your student in person, please bring your driver’s license. You will need to complete the dismissal process through Securly Visitor for security purposes.
3 - Contact Information: Ensure that your contact information is up-to-date, including who is permitted to pick up your child.
We appreciate your cooperation in making the early dismissal process smooth and secure.
School Counseling
Course Registration Process for the 2025-2026 School Year: Advisory activities will be conducted this month to prepare students for the upcoming course selection process. All 9th-11th grade students will complete a graduation requirement checklist and a DRAFT course request form which can be viewed in the student’s grade level Google Classroom.
December FLEX - We will be offering future course planning support for underclassmen throughout the month of December by appointment through our calendar links.
Junior Parents:
Junior Parent College Information Evening
Save the Date February 6th - A College Information Session will be provided by the School Counselors at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
Individual Student/Family Post-High School Planning Meetings: Meetings will begin on Tuesday, January 21st and can be held in-person or virtually. Students can begin scheduling their appointments now through our calendar links during their free period. The appointment link is titled Post Secondary Planning Conference, which is a 40 minute time slot. *Students are required to complete the OHS Brag Sheet (posted in the Class of 2026 GoogleClassroom) prior to their meeting. This is the revised letter of recommendation packet that will be used by counselors and teachers.
Scholarships: All scholarships received by the OHS Counseling Department will be listed in Naviance. Students should check their Naviance accounts weekly throughout the winter for new opportunities.
**The prestigious 4-year Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship application will be available on January 6, 2025 on the OHS website. Please see attached press release.
The following scholarships are active now:
The Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship - Deadline Date: March 1, 2025
** $3,000 - $8,000 renewable for 5 years
The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity - Deadline Date: March 15, 2025
** $1,000 - $5,000 renewable for 4 years
Counseling Caseloads
Mancinone:
Grade 9: A - C
Grade 10: A - C
Grade 11: A - C
Grade 12: A - C
Angeley:
Grade 9: D - L
Grade 10: D - M
Grade 11: D - M
Grade 12: D - L
McRae:
Grade 9: M - Z
Grade 10: N - Z
Grade 11: N - Z
Grade 12 M - Z
Mancinone - https://appt.link/mancinonea
Angeley - https://appt.link/sarah-angeley
McRae - https://appt.link/mcraea
Social Work Spotlight:
As 2024 comes to an end and school is on winter break, it can be a time to take a mindful minute to reflect on the past year. As our lives can face new challenges, we would like to provide you with Community Resources and Counseling Resources. Please see the attached documents. We wish you a peaceful holiday season.
Performing Arts:
Want to stay in the loop about upcoming performances, events, auditions and more? Bookmark our 2024-2025 Performing Arts Calendar for live updates on all things performing arts! (choir, band, and drama) Please direct any questions to marquardte@oxfordpublicschools.org and crooksj@oxfordpublicschools.org.
Yearbook Information:
Yearbooks: Yearbooks are on sale and can be purchased by using the link listed below:
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01100339
Attention Senior Parents: Parent ads are available to purchase! The deadline to purchase an ad for the yearbook is January 31, 2025. Prices vary based on the size of the ad. See the link below to place an order:
Ads: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1673572
If you have any questions, please contact our yearbook advisors; Ms. Aldrich or Mrs. Campbell. Their email address is listed below:
Booster Club
The Booster Club is excited to welcome everyone back for another fantastic school year. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of our amazing community.
Who We Are: The Booster Club is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the experiences of our students, teachers and school programs through a variety of initiatives, events and fundraising efforts. Our mission is to support Oxford High School’s activities, arts and athletic programs that directly benefit the students. We are focused on enriching the school environment and building a strong sense of community among OHS families.
Upcoming Meeting Dates: We invite you to join us at our upcoming Booster Club meetings, where you will have the opportunity to share ideas, get involved and stay informed about what is happening at OHS. Listed below are the meeting dates for this semester:
- Wednesday, January 8, 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 4, 7:00 p.m.
All meetings will be held in the OHS cafeteria. We encourage all parents, guardians and staff to attend.
Festival of Trees: Thank you to everyone who participated in the Festival of Trees this past weekend. It was a great success and we wish everyone a happy holiday!
Mid-term and Final Goody Bags: Goody Bags are back and are very popular with the students. The bags are a special way to show support for your child during midterm and final exams. Each bag features a personal message from you and contains a variety of items/treats. All bags are gluten free, nut free and braces safe. If your child has any other allergy, please note that on your order. Once your order is received with payment, the Goody Bag committee members will prepare the bags and deliver them to the recipient’s locker the evening before exams. Seniors will receive a special graduation surprise in their final bag.
Please use the following link to place your order: bit.ly/24-25BoosterClubGoodyBag
Get Involved: We are always looking for volunteers and new ideas to help make our school even better. If you are interested in getting involved, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your participation, no matter how big or small, makes a huge difference. Our next meeting is Wednesday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Let’s work together to make this school year the best one yet! Sign up to be a member today at: https://bit.ly/2024OHSBCMembership
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
From the Principal's Office:
Oxford High School welcomed A’ric Jackson back to speak to the student body on Wednesday. His presentation to all of our students and subsequent leadership training with student representatives from grades nine, ten, and eleven was both powerful and inspiring. We are excited to see the impact A’ric’s message will have on our students as we continue to empower the next generation of leaders.
With the holidays quickly approaching, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your partnership and support throughout the first half of the 2024-2025 school year. May this season bring you joy, peace, and well-deserved time with loved ones. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy holiday break! We look forward to seeing you in the new year, recharged and ready for all the possibilities ahead.
Happy Holidays, Wolverines,
Heather
