Cardinal Weekly

We have some bus changes next week during our conference schedules! As a reminder, OHS conference days are March 30 & 31. School is dismissed at 10:15am these days.

-There will be no activity bus next Thursday 3/30

-On our conference days OHS Skills Center students will have a ride to and from PCSC, but will need to arrange transportation home from OHS.

The Spring Choral concert is on Wednesday, March 29 7pm in the OHS PAC

This is a free event and a great evening to bring the family out and listen to our students perform.

In less than 1 month, we will host the OHS Junior and Senior prom! The theme is Old Hollywood and will be at the Temple Theater in Tacoma on April 22, 2023 from 7pm-10pm.

Tickets will go on sale April 10!

Early Bird pricing 4/10-14 at $40 w/ASB, $45 w/o ASB

Regular Pricing 4/17-21 at $45 w/ ASB, $50 w/o ASB

At the door: $55 and no ASB discounts at the door

Guest Passes available March 27, 2023

Guest passes take a few days to complete and there will be no passes accepted/approved after April 19! Come to the office early to grab a pass for any non OHS guests. Guests must be accompanied by an OHS student and must not be above the age of 20 at the time of the dance; students in the 8th grade or younger may not attend the dance

Just a reminder that any time you leave campus, even if you plan to come back in the day, you must be signed out of the office by yourself or a parent. If you leave campus for any reason without signing out, you are considered truant! Going to your car is considered off campus, so please stop by the office and let us know you need something from your car to be excused. Also, 5 unexcused tardies=detention.

If you drive to school, you MUST have a parking pass in your window to park on campus. Please come to the office for a form and pass. Your first sticker is free and any additional or lost stickers are $2 each. This is a MUST! No parking sticker = a ticket! Parking outside of the student lot = a ticket! Ticket fines (each) are as follows:

• Ticket #1 $10
• Ticket #2 $20
• Ticket #3+ each $30

Pay for school items - yearbooks, ASB card, any club fees: https://www.ortingschools.org/domain/374

Register for Sports

https://www.ortingschools.org/domain/337

Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch (due Sept 30, 2022)

https://www.ortingschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=439

Lunch money accounts

https://www.ortingschools.org/domain/374

Overdue OHS fines/Parking Tickets: Pay Mrs. Sluka in the office

Parking Pass (first one is Free, additional $2): see Mrs Lovey Fisher in the office

We do provide microwaves for OHS students at lunch. Please bring your own utensils, plates if you are packing a lunch from home.

*menu subject to changes due to inventory

The Full Menu is available HERE!

Attention Athletes!

Here is the link for Spring Sports picture orders! If you are a spring athlete, this is your link to order your sports photos. If you are a Fall/Winter athlete, chances are your photos are still available to order inside this link: http://perlerphotography.simplephoto.com/folders/478117?code=ohs23

ONLINE Ticketing for all home games at OHS is here! Avoid the line at the ticket window and buy your tickets online.

Visit https://gofan.co/app/school/WA23299 to buy tickets to any or all winter athletic events.

• This is in effect for all Sports. A Ticket is still required for any C/JV games that start after 5pm. Your 1 ticket purchase will get you into BOTH JV & Varsity games.
• Buy online. Bring the QR code sent after purchase & scan at entry. There will be a QR code to scan at the gate to buy tickets as well!

Bad behavior at today’s athletic event will not be tolerated. Please keep it positive with officials, opponents, coaches and each other. Remember high school sports are about students learning and growing—not just winning. Let’s all do our part to Bench Bad Behavior at our athletic events.

Join with OHS to not be part of the PROBLEM. Be part of the SOLUTION and #BenchBadBehavior!

High school sports would not be possible without high school officials, so please be respectful to the hardworking officials serving today’s athletic event. And if you think you have what it takes to make the big calls, sign up today at High School Officials dot com (HighSchoolOfficials.com)

OHS Drama announces its spring play title, The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza

Two battling narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation, cross-dressing, and general theatrical insanity. Famous myths such as Pandora's Box, Jason and the Argonauts (the original Super Friends), and Hercules: Intern God jostle for space with obscure, weird myths such as the myth of Linus and the legend of the Argus. Culminating in a bizarre, musical dance-influenced version of The Iliad complete with a full-scale battle of little green army men, this play is wild, silly, and a complete blast for audiences of all ages. (a full length Playscripts feature)

Play Dates

May 19 7pm & May 20 2pm & 7pm

OHS PAC

Tickets sold at the door $10 standard, $7 children/Military, $5 OHS student with ASB

Recently, our OHS CTE Business students opened up The Nest, a new social hangout! It is open Tues-Thurs each week during all 3 lunches. There are comfy chairs, games to play and it is also our OHS Spirit store where you can buy Cardinal Gear!

Dates and times will be listed below as we confirm them. Pay attention to announcements at period 4 for any start dates.

• Sports Med - R. Romo - Port 6 Thursday mornings 7:20am
• Anime - A.Burns - Port E first club meeting on Monday September 26th after school
• Gay Straigh Alliance (GSA) - J. Kemmerer - WW2 - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month
• Stem - D. Thompson - 2nd & 4th Thursdays after school STEM Lab
• FBLA - R. Polly - Cards Nest - 1st/3rd Fridays of each month (subject to change)
• Tabletop Gaming - B. Petersen - Port 1 Wednesdays after school
• Drama - J. Babcock - in the PAC Tuesdays after school
• NHS - E. Martin - Port A - 2nd Wednesday of the month 7am.
• Knowledge Bowl - J. McNinch - Port 5 after school Monday, before school Thursdays
• E-Sports - D. Buroker - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 2:30-4:00 Band Room
• Homework Club - J LovellFord - WW7 Tues/Thurs 2:30

They need hundreds of volunteers and this will work great for Community Service hours needed! May 13 & 14, WA State Fairgrounds Pavilion in Puyallup. Information is below!

For more information about the event, visit http://www.seattlevegfest.org/volunteer/

APRIL 15, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - FREE

This annual event at the South Hill Mall-Puyallup, provides young adults ages 16 to 24 with an opportunity to meet with employers who are ready to hire for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions in Pierce County. For more information about Jobfest, visit the event website

• Junior/Senior Prom is Saturday, April 22 at 7pm - Temple Theater in Tacoma, Wa.
• Senior Awards Ceremony is Wednesday, May 31 6pm in the OHS PAC
• Graduation is Friday, June 9 at 6pm in the Cardinal Stadium

Stay tuned for more info such as tickets close to these dates.

Find trusted scholarships available at StudentScholarships.org as well as on our OHS Counseling page: https://www.ortingschools.org/Page/411

The WAVE (Washington Award for Vocational Excellence) scholarship is now open!

Due date is Friday, March 17th! The minimum award is $4,500 per year for up to two years, or $9,000. The maximum award is $11,700 per year for up to two years, or $23,400. The award covers most undergraduate expenses at a Washington public or private college or university, or licensed private career school in this state. The WAVE application portal is located at theWashBoard.org.

Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants include students graduating from high school who completed (or are in process of completing) their second course in a single career and technical education program. Also eligible are students attending a community or technical college who completed (or are in the process of completing) at least one year of a professional-technical program. You must be a Washington state resident to qualify.

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) offers trustworthy web resources that can help you find the right education and career path for you.

• WSAC Website. Review WSAC’s Plan Your Future page for information and resources on college planning, career exploration, financial aid, apprenticeship, and more. Learn about Washington’s state financial aid programs and how to apply for financial aid.
• College & Career Compass. Explore your options with the College & Career Compass. This web-based tool will help you identify educational pathways that can lead to promising careers and a brighter future.
• GEAR UP Student & Family Resources. Access free college planning resources on the GEAR UP website. GEAR UP links to quality materials and websites about planning your path, paying for college, visiting campuses, and building a support system

• WASFA: Application for state aid only, for people who are undocumented or who do not qualify for federal aid because of their immigration status, and in limited circumstances for others who cannot or choose not to file a FAFSA.
• Explore Wa Community & Technical Colleges - all 34 of them.
• Career Connect Washington. Type an interest and search for schools and programs by a particular zip code.
• Washingtron Career Bridge. Pick an interest and find a program in Wa.

Do you think you can’t afford college or training? Financial aid helps many students pay for education beyond high school, and more families in Washington are now eligible. You might qualify now even if you didn’t before!

Myth #1: Financial aid only pays for four-year universities, not career or technical schools.

The facts:

Financial aid can be used for many types of full-time or part-time education or training, including career and technical schools, community colleges, some apprenticeships, and yes, universities too. There are options that get you into a career sooner or right away!

Myth #2: My parents make too much money, so I won’t qualify for financial aid.

The facts:

Applying for financial aid is the only way to know for sure whether you qualify. For example, with the Washington College Grant, an eligible student from a family of four making up to around $107,000 per year can receive money for college or training.

Myth #3: I can’t apply for financial aid because I don’t know what I’m going to do after high school.

The facts:

You can complete a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application before applying for college or training. You can make your final choice about whether and where to go later, and you’ll know more about what you can afford.

Applications are now available for fall 2023! Learn more and apply for financial aid on the Washington Student Achievement Council website.

We have had some requests from families wanting to donate - a yearbook or club uniforms, etc... The best way to donate to an OHS student need is to make a contribution in our InvestEd and the link is now live.

InvestEd matches dollar for dollar (up to $500 the school year), so this is a great portal where your contribution will be doubled for us to use. Needs are filtered through our OHS counselors and processed by only the OHS Bookkeeper. Common needs are to help buying a yearbook, paying for testing fees (AP courses, ACT), College in High School courses, etc..

Donation link for OHS: https://invested.org/campaigns/orting-high-school

All donations are tax-deductible and acknowledgment letters will be provided to you directly by InvestED. InvestED is a 501(c)(3) organization.