Friday Highlights
January 17, 2025
Mark your Calendar:
January 20 - Martin Luther King Day - No School for Staff/Students
February 14 - Professional Development Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
February 17 - February Break - No School for Staff/Students
February 18 - February Break - No School for Staff/Students
Next Week's Schedule at OHS:
Tuesday: Periods 1 - 4, A Day
Wednesday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day
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
To view the list of athletic schedules, go to the OHS Website and select the tab for Athletics. Use the drop-down arrow and you will find schedules for each sport that is offered.
Jersey Mike’s Players of the Week: Congratulations to the following athletes for being selected as players of the week for their sport:
Week of January 13th:
Boys Basketball: Rob Mineo
Dance: Gabriela Curran
Gymnastics: Lilah Chagnon
Wrestling: Jax Opotzner
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.
Does your child need to leave school early?
If your child needs to be dismissed early, please send them to school with a handwritten note. Upon arrival, your child should bring the note to the office to receive a dismissal pass.
Please note we cannot accept emails or phone calls for early dismissals.
If a note is not provided, parents or guardians must come to the school in person with a valid driver’s license to sign their child out.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and secure dismissal process.
School Counseling
Senior Mid-Year Grades to Schools: Mid-year reports will automatically be submitted through Naviance to schools listed in the student’s accounts. The mid-year report includes Quarter one and two grades and excludes midterm exam grades.
Course Registration Process for the 2025-2026 School Year: Teachers will be working on their course recommendations for next school year this month. OHS course selection day is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th. More information will be forthcoming.
FLEX Period: The School Counselors will be offering open office hours during the FLEX period in the LMC to address general questions related to course selection/college and scholarship applications.
Junior Parents:
Junior Parent College Information Evening
Save the Date for Thursday, 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 following scholarships are active now:
The Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship - Deadline Date: March 1, 2025
** $3,000 - $8,000 renewable for 5 years
The Benevolent Order of the Elks Derby Lodge Scholarship - Deadline Date: March 14, 2025
** Two $1,000 Scholarships
Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity - Deadline Date: March 15, 2025
** $1,000 - $5,000 renewable for 4 years
Glenn Moon Scholarship - Deadline Date: March 31, 2025
** Multiple $2,000 Scholarships
David S. Miles Post 174 American Legion Scholarship - Deadline Date: March 31, 2025
** $1000 Scholarship
The Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship - Deadline Date: April 4, 2025
** Award amount is approximately $8,000 renewable for 4 years pending verification the recipient continues to meet eligibility criteria. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. This scholarship application is available now on the OHS website.
Oxford Greens Scholarship - Deadline Date: April, 12, 2025
** Multiple Scholarships ranging from $1000 - $4000
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 we navigate the month of January, get back into daily academic routines and extra-curricular activities, and with midterms beginning, teens can feel an overwhelming sense of stress. Stress is a physical reaction to a person’s emotions. Sometimes feeling stressed can produce positive outcomes, such as motivating teens to complete work or study for midterms. When the stress feels too much, teens can experience negative physical and/or mental health symptoms. Teens may experience sleep disturbances, stomach aches, an increase in anxiety, social withdrawal, and possible substance use. Stress Management is an important life skill for both teens and adults to learn. Knowing how to navigate stressful situations will help improve mood, overall physical health, and research has shown can even boost your immune system. In addition, effectively managing stressful situations allows us to be more productive. Stress management is not a one size fits all approach. Rather, it's helpful to try a few strategies to find what works. Below please find some tips to help teens navigate academic stress, as well as an article that provides information on how parents/guardians can teach teens Stress Management.
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/stress.html
Make to do lists- visualizing what you have to do can reduce stress.
Budget your time- plan out your day by chunking time down.
Create a rewards system- reward yourself once you have completed a task or part of a task.
Ask for help and move on-reach out and then shift your focus to something that feels doable.
Take breaks to breath- close your eyes for a few minutes, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Eat healthy-focus on foods that promote good health.
Get more restful sleep, especially if you can’t get more sleep-limit screens before bed.
Exercise- try to move for 20-30 minutes a few times per week.
Set aside days to relax-try to set aside a day or half day to recharge without any expectations.
Seek help when necessary- reach out to school support staff for resources.
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:
- Tuesday, February 4, 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 p.m.
All meetings will be held in the OHS cafeteria. We encourage all parents, guardians and staff to attend.
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 Tuesday, February 4 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.
Dance Team Fundraiser: The OHS Dance Team is holding a raffle fundraiser where you can win a weekend in the Berkshires from Friday, February 14th - Monday, February 17th, 2025. A flyer is attached with details.
From the Principal's Office:
Mark your calendars! OHS is looking forward to hosting our annual 8th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, January 30, at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. This event is open to current eighth grade students and their families and will provide an overview of programming offered to our incoming freshmen. In addition to the information shared by our administrative team, school counselors, and department chairs, guided tours of the building will be facilitated by our Link Crew students. We look forward to welcoming our future Wolverines, Class of 2029!
A reminder that next week is midterm exam week. Students are required to attend school only during their scheduled exams. Bus transportation will be provided each day with a 7:20 a.m. arrival and an 11:00 a.m. dismissal. Make-up exams are only available to students with an excused absence, and must be scheduled in advance with teacher permission. As the schedule depicts below, the first exam will begin at 7:20 a.m. and conclude at 9:00 a.m., followed by the second exam which will begin at 9:20 a.m. and conclude at 11:00 a.m. Please note that these are early dismissal days for students. Finally, Quarter 2 and Semester 1 grades will be available in PowerSchool on Thursday, January 30, after 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the weekend, Wolverines,
Heather
