Principal’s Memo
Posted onHi Everyone!
A reminder for sophomores and juniors that Biddeford Regional Center of Technology applications are due next Friday, March 29th. Students can apply online or get a paper application from the guidance office. If your child is looking for summer employment please contact our community employment liaison Jim Pirrello at jpirrello@rsu23.org. Quarter 3 also ends next Friday, please check with your child to make sure all work is completed. Spring sports are getting underway and and the weather is slowly getting warmer. Here are this week’s communications:
Jazz Musicians!
Congratulations to the OOBHS Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble who both received gold medals at the Maine State Jazz Festival in South Portland last weekend. Jazz Ensemble was the only high school awarded a gold medal in their division. Students who were named outstanding musicians included Trevor Grenier for combo, Vernon Wells for ensemble, and Nick Drown as outstanding musician in both divisions!
Senior Scholarship Information Night!
Thursday, April 4th at 6PM in the cafeteria is senior scholarship information night. This is a very important meeting for seniors and their parents. We have may local scholarships to award. Please attend to learn how to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for free money.
Junior Testing Dates!
Wednesday April 2nd is the date of the science MEA exam. Tuesday April 9th is SAT testing day.
Junior College and Financial Aid Night!
This important seminar for students and parents will be Wednesday, April 10th, from 6-7:30PM in the OOBHS cafeteria.
Important SAT Prep Information for Juniors
English with Ms. Kantro in room 108 on 3/25, 4/1.
Math with Mr. Lucchese in room 210 on 3/27, 4/3
All sessions are an hour and will begin promptly at 2:55. Any interested students need to see Mr. Lucchese or Ms. Kantro by Friday, February 1 to sign-up.
Community Service
Students must complete 20 hours of community service as a graduation requirement. Parents of seniors please check with your child to find out if they still have hours to complete. Please contact the guidance office for community service opportunities. We have plenty for the kids to do!
Powerschool Parent Portal
You can access your child’s grades through our student information system Powerschool Parent Portal. If you need your access information please email Karen Murphy at ksmurphy@rsu23.org.
Important Upcoming Dates
Today, March 22 – Island Day
Tuesday, April 2 – MEA Science Test for juniors
Wednesday April 3 – Early Release Day
Thursday April 4 – Senior Scholarship Information Night 6PM
Tuesday, April 9 – SAT Test for juniors
Wednesday, April 10 – College Night for Juniors 6PM
Friday, April 12 – April Vacation Begins
Have a great week!
-John