Oceanside High School Weekly Update

Hello Pirates!

As we approach the end of this fall term, it's a moment to pause and celebrate the incredible journey we've embarked upon together. Through every challenge and triumph, your support and dedication have been the guiding light for our students.

This term has been a testament to resilience, hard work, and unwavering determination. Each day, our students have exhibited remarkable strength in navigating their academic pursuits while adapting to a changing world. As partners in this educational journey, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you. Your unwavering encouragement and commitment to your student's education have been instrumental in their success. Remember, it's not just about reaching the finish line; it's about the growth, knowledge, and experiences gained along the way. Every assignment completed, every hurdle overcome, and every lesson learned contributes to their journey toward a brighter future.

So, as we enter these final weeks of the fall term, let's continue to support and motivate our students. Encourage them to stay focused, maintain a positive mindset, and embrace each opportunity for growth. Together, let's finish this term with pride and determination. We believe in our students' abilities to shine brightly, and with your continued support, they will undoubtedly finish strong. Thank you for being an essential part of our educational community. Here's to a successful conclusion to the fall term and the start of new adventures ahead!

Pirates you are a part of something big! You belong and will always belong in the Oceanside High School Pirate Community. What an amazing feeling to realize you belong to something bigger than the individual Pirate, but rather part of a 100 year plus Pirate Ship Community!

Regardless of where you may go and no matter what you end up accomplishing the one thing that you have to count on is that you will ALWAYS be a PIRATE!

Stay safe! Know you are loved and belong to the Pirate community - this is the Pirate Way!

Dr. Skyler M. Garrahy

Principal

760-901-8204

@skylergarrahy

AVID 9 & 10 Field Trip to SDSU and Balboa Park

From the sports desk,

Wrestlers bag medals at tournament

The Oceanside wrestling team brought home a bag of goodies that would make Santa jealous.

At the Rim of the World Tournament in Lake Arrowhead, the Pirates had a good early season showing bringing home numerous medals on both the boys and girls teams.

For the boys, Pedro Castaneda took first place, while Kevin Ybarra was second to lead OHS. Sophomores Isaiah Rosales, Tristan Madrigal and freshman Isaiah Giron all earned third-place finishes. Isaiah Lopez took fourth place. Freshmen Ethan Thoresen and Luis Hernandez each were one match from the top four. As a team, the Pirates placed four with just seven wrestlers.

Chloe Stidham, Penelope Verdugo and Sensi Chaidez all were second-place finishers for the girls team. Rita Hazzard and Kylee Thoresen took third and fourth respectively as OHS placed fifth in the tournament with just 8 wrestlers.

Track meeting on Wednesday

Track & Field will have an informational meeting to collect potential athlete interest as well as to answer any questions at lunch Wednesday in the gym.

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

Sports are an integral part of the OHS Pirate Community and joining the OHS Athletic Board means that you will play an important role in the success of Pirate Student Athletes and their Coaches. Please complete the interest form via the link below:

YES! I am interested in being part of the Pirate Sports Success!

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 2023-24. 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.