Mark Your Calendar:
October 5: Homecoming Dance - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., OHS Gym
October 7 - 11: Spirit Week
October 11: Professional Development Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
October 14: Columbus Day - No School for Staff/Students
October 23: PSAT Exam - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
Next week’s schedule at OHS:
Monday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day
Tuesday: Periods 1 - 4, A Day
Wednesday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day
Thursday: Periods 1 - 4, A Day
Friday: Periods 1 - 4, B Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
OHS Athletics:
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:
- Boys Soccer: Luke Sanchez
- Girls Swim and Dive: Lily Mangan
Homecoming Dance: The Homecoming Dance is this Saturday, October 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. As a reminder, heels cannot be worn in the gym. Also, tickets will not be sold at the door as they needed to be purchased by October 3.
Spirit Week: Spirit Week will be held the week of October 7th at OHS. The theme for each day is listed below:
Monday, October 7: Student/Staff Swag Swap - Students dress like staff and staff dress like students
Tuesday, October 8: Twinning Tuesday
Wednesday, October 9: Decades Day
9th Grade - 60’s
10th Grade - 70’s
11th Grade - 80’s
12th Grade - 90’s
Thursday, October 10: Color Wars
9th Grade - Grey
10th Grade - Blue
11th Grade - White
12th Grade - Black
Friday, October 11: Oxford Swag Day
OHS Health Office: As a friendly reminder from Nurse Dani, please log into your student’s PowerSchool account and sign off on the use of Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen and Tums if needed while in school. When you log into PowerSchool, go to forms and check off the boxes if you would like your child to receive any of these medications when in need. These medications may only be administered if the forms are completed on PowerSchool. Verbal permission is not accepted. Lastly, please forward your student’s Medication Administration and Asthma Action Plans. Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.
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 Department -
Senior and Freshman Conferences: Seniors and Freshman are encouraged to set up a conference with their School Counselor through our appointment calendar links. Seniors should select the 40 minute Post-Secondary planning meeting option and Freshman should select the 15 minute meeting option.
Testing Information: Advanced Placement exam registration information was sent out to families last week and provided to students that are currently enrolled in AP courses. Exam registration deadline is Friday, November 1 and payment is through MySchoolBucks.
Fall Testing Day: On Wednesday, October 23, Oxford High School will be operating on a special testing day schedule with an 11:00 a.m. dismissal. All Juniors and Sophomores will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT and all Freshman will be taking the PSAT 8/9 through College Board services. Seniors will be provided Capstone and College Application support. Alternately Seniors may use this day to work with their Capstone mentor (provided that their mentor agreement form was submitted) or visit a college. Please note that follow up documentation must be provided for accurate attendance.
College Visits -
Off Campus Visits: All Juniors and Seniors are allowed 3 Verified Excused absences a school year to visit Colleges and Universities. Documentation must be submitted to the main office following the visit.
On Campus Visits: OHS offers College Representative visits throughout the fall for Juniors and Seniors. Students can view the list of schools and register through their Naviance Accounts.
Senior/College Application Information -
Common Application Support: The Counselors visited senior Capstone classrooms last week to provide support. Additional help will be available in the LMC during the Flex period throughout the month.
Financial Aid Virtual Presentation: We will be hosting a Virtual Financial Aid evening on Thursday, October 17th at 6:00 p.m. with the Director of Student Financial Literacy from Southern Connecticut State University. The zoom link is listed below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82914120516?pwd=wXddUKa1u1ddNREaka3epi8eZgoaqa.1
College Free Application Day: College Free Application Day is Wednesday, November 1st for Connecticut State Schools.
Presentations: Thank you to everyone who attended our College Process evening. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available on our website if you were unable to attend. We will be hosting a Junior Parent evening to review the college process in February. The counselors presented to the Junior class this week and provided a suggested Junior timeline. A copy of the timeline is attached.
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
The counseling caseload by grade level (above) and links to book appointments (below):
Mancinone: https://appt.link/mancinonea
Angeley: https://appt.link/sarah-angeley
McRae: https://appt.link/mcraea
Social Work Spotlight: Thursday, October 10th, 2024 is World Mental Health Day. This year the theme of World Mental Health Day is “mental health at work”. This World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness regarding the need for safe, healthy working environments. For teens, this includes school as their working environment. This World Mental Health Day, we encourage parents and families to talk about mental health with their loved ones. This can be done in a variety of ways. Just the act of checking in with a loved one and asking “How are you?” can open up the conversational door. Attached is the article, Talking to Adolescents and Teens: Starting the Conversation. This article provides families with conversation starters as well as helpful information to have thoughtful conversations.
https://mhanational.org/talking-adolescents-and-teens-starting-conversation
Yearbooks: Yearbooks are on Sale! Purchase your yearbook now while books are only $70. Prices will increase on October 25th and again on December 1st.
Attention Senior Parents: Parent ads are available to purchase! Prices vary based on the size of the ad. See the links below to place an order:
Yearbooks: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01100339
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 addresses are listed below:
aldrichp@oxfordpublicschools.org
campbellb@oxfordpublicschools.org
Music Department Fundraiser: The OHS Music Department is holding their annual fundraiser, Boo your Favorite Ghoul at School. The music department needs your help with this fundraiser, and they are looking to collect candy donations from Monday, October 7th through Thursday, October 24th. Your candy donation will be used to fill Boo Bag orders and can be dropped off in the main office or brought directly to the music room, 127. Be sure to label the bag “Music Department”. A flyer/order form is attached with the requested candy. If you have any questions, please reach out to
Jen Crooks (crooksj@oxfordpublicschools.org) or Emily Marquardt
(marquardte@oxfordpublicschools.org).
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, November 6, 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 p.m.
All meetings will be held in the OHS cafeteria. We encourage all parents, guardians and staff to attend.
Upcoming Events: Please mark your calendars to come out and support the groups and the Booster Club.
- Boys Basketball Fall Clean-Up - See attached flyer
OHS Pink Games (October)
- Boys Soccer - October 7
- Girls Soccer - October 9
- Girls Volleyball - October 10
OHS Booster Club Halloween Designer Bag Bingo - October 24: https://bit.ly/Booster-Bingo-2024
Performing Arts - “Twelve Angry Jurors”: November 15 and November 16
Pizza with Santa & Festival of Trees: December 13 and December 14: https://bit.ly/OHS-Holiday-Market-2024
These events are great opportunities to support our school and students, and meet fellow parents and have some fun!
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, November 6 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.
Halloween Designer Bag Bingo: Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 24th and plan on joining us for Halloween Designer Bag Bingo. You will have a chance to win some amazing designer handbags, and we will also have some special prizes for the guys. Your participation will contribute to supporting our Senior Lock-In and scholarships. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Halloween costume to be entered into a Lucky Round.
Join the fun on October 24th at the Riverside Firehouse located at 151 Coppermine Road in Oxford for an exciting evening featuring 10 rounds of Bingo! Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and the Bingo games kick-off at 7:00 p.m. Bring your favorite beverages and snacks. Enjoy the convenience of our available ice machine.
The cost per person is $40 which covers 10 rounds of Bingo and a dauber. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Suttile (203-217-0500 / lisasuttile@gmail.com)
Please use the following link to register: https://bit.ly/Booster-Bingo-2024
Drama Fundraiser: The OHS Drama Club is holding a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser. The fundraiser will help cover the costs of the fall play, spring musical, possible drama club trips and more. Please use the Google form (https://forms.gle/HgZjSDTRLSy4V3iz9) or scan the QR code on the flyer to place your order. Orders are due by Friday, October 11.
Baseball Fundraiser: The OHS Baseball Team is holding a Fall Clean-Up Fundraiser. Tickets are available to purchase and the winner will receive two hours of yard work at their home, courtesy of the baseball team. A flyer is attached with more information.
Baseball Shirt Fundraiser: The OHS Baseball Team is holding a baseball shirt fundraiser. Whether you are a proud parent, a dedicated fan or teammate, these shirts are the perfect way to cheer on our team. A flyer is attached with more information.
Girls Swim & Dive Fundraiser: The OHS Girls Swim and Dive team is holding a Wolverine Track fundraiser. The team will paint a white wolverine logo on your driveway. The cost is $20, and the logo should last up to a year depending on weather and traffic wear. A flyer is attached with more information.
From the Principal’s Office:
On behalf of Oxford High School, a very big thank you for the show of support and incredible generosity at last Friday’s home opener football game against Seymour. Not only were we able to honor our first responders, but also pay tribute to Ethelyn Joiner and Audrey Rostkowski during a special halftime ceremony. We are extremely proud to share that we raised nearly $1900 in donations at the gate.
Finally, Oxford High School is looking forward to tomorrow night’s Homecoming Dance, the celebratory kick-off to Spirit Week. A reminder that the dance will be held in the gymnasium from 6:30-9:30. Students must arrive by 7:00 p.m. and stay until at least 9:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing our students on the dance floor!
Enjoy the weekend, Wolverines,
Heather