Oceanside High School Weekly Update

Dear Oceanside Families,

Happy Friday the 13th! While many associate this day with bad luck, we’re choosing to see it as a great day for new opportunities and positive energy. In fact, Friday the 13th can be a lucky day, reminding us that sometimes what seems uncertain can lead to growth and success.

As we head into the weekend, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how far we've come and to gear up for the final stretch of the term. With just one more week before finals, students have a valuable opportunity to rest, recharge, and focus on their studies. Whether it’s taking time to relax or tackling final assignments, every bit of effort can make a difference.

The weekend ahead is an excellent time to review class materials, fine-tune your study plans, and prepare for the challenges of finals week. Remember, the effort students put in now can have a meaningful impact—not just on grades, but on overall success, personal growth, and relationships. Balancing work with rest is key to staying focused and motivated in these final days of the term.

We encourage everyone to stay safe, prioritize their well-being, and remember that even small, consistent steps now can lead to big results later. Each day is an opportunity to move closer to goals, whether academic or personal.

Wishing everyone a productive, restful, and safe weekend. Let’s finish this term strong—and with some good luck on our side!

Warm regards,

Dr. Skyler M. Garrahy

Principal OHS

@skylergarrahy

OHS Students of the Month:

9th Grade: Neke Letuli

10th Grade: Cassidy Robinson

11th Grade: Malia Davis

12th Grade: Everest Ahmad

OHS Rising Star:

Ashley Colores Cisneros

OHS Staff Appreciations:

Proud Pirate: Fatima Ahmad

Bountiful Pirate: Sherry Swanson

Our seniors are already receiving college acceptances. Congratulations to the following students:

Briana Abarca has been accepted to Cal State San Marcos

John Hurtado has been accepted to Grand Canyon University

Aleksei Meritt-Powell has been accepted to Grand Canyon University

Qunicy Morrison has been accepted to the University of Hawaii at Manoa

Anthony Peca has been accepted to Cal State LA

Brianna Robinson has been accepted to Boise State University

Nathan Quiamco-CSUSM

Aleksei Meritt-Powell Grand Canyon University

Kobi Kohler-University of Oregon

Hannah Dietz-Grand Canyon University, University of Norwich

Addison Ashby-University of Missouri, Kansas State University

Ashley Lavarreda-Grand Canyon University

Cristina Reyes-CSUSM

Michael Roberts Grand Canyon University, University of Texas at Arlington, Virginia Military Institute, Citadel, Norwich University, Chico State, Cal Maritime

Antony Luna-Cal Poly Humboldt, CSUSM

Marcos Hernandez Valencia Grand Canyon University, CSUSM, CSU Channel Islands

Sophia Montenergo-Estrada CSUSM

Melia Ota-CSU Fullerton

Avery Rockdale-CSUSM

Kelis Silva-CSUSM

Jett Bergthold-Grand Canyon University

Erika Galeno-CSUSM

Cali Pilipovich-Ford CSULA

The ‘Pirate Players’ Theatre Program’s upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing show dates are January 30th, January 31st & February 7th, February 8th.

OUSD is making an important change in our student progress report/report card distribution process. Beginning this reporting period, progress reports/report cards will no longer be printed and mailed home. Instead, parents and guardians will access their child's progress reports/report cards electronically through the Aeries Parent Portal.

• How to print Secondary progress reports/report cards

We are in urgent need of parents to step into Board Positions for next year. Please contact us if you are interested. PTSO is volunteer run and needs new parents to step in as others "graduate". Our organization fills a lot of gaps in our community to support clubs, CTE pathways, students and our amazing teachers and staff.

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 . 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.

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