Principal’s Memo
Posted onHello Everyone!
Well, March is finally here. Incredibly, the end of the year and graduation are at the forefront of my mind. I know it’s hard to believe, but commencement exercises for our beloved OOBHS Class of 2019 are 94 days away! In the main office we have started to plan for next year. We are now starting the process of building next year’s program of studies, master schedule, planning an 8th grade transition night, and putting together a staff professional development plan for the remainder of the year. Business is really starting to pick up! Here are this week’s communications:
Next Wednesday March 6th is an Early Release Day!
Progress Reports
The grading period for third quarter progress reports ends today. Progress reports will be available on powerschool next Wednesday.
Winter Season
Congratulations to all of our winter athletes, thespians, musicians, and vocalists, on another great season! Playoffs, all state, a state championship. Wow! We are very proud of you!
K-12 Art Show at Libby Memorial Library in Old Orchard Beach
Students from OOBHS, Loranger, and Jameson submitted artwork to be exhibited at the Libby Memorial Library in Old Orchard Beach. The show is on view through Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Please stop by during regular library hours to see their wonderful work!
The following OOBHS artists are participating: Preston Kempton, Melissa Pelletier, Ethan Weber, Francesca Coletti, Ariana Johnson, Wayne LeBlond, Katie O’Neill, Julia Gay, Katie Bates, Cameron Lavoie, Malaika Njue, Natalie Nolette, Benjamin Perry, Caitlin Perrigo, Kay Petit, Isabella Stobert, Emily Violette, Catherine Hall
Important SAT Prep Information for Juniors
Did you know that the SATs are Tuesday, April 9? Well, there’s an 8-week SAT prep class starting on Monday.
English with Ms. Kantro in room 108 on, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1.
Math with Mr. Lucchese in room 210 on 3/7, 3/13, 3/20, 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.
Senior Internship
Student Internship Agreement Forms are due to faculty advisors by today. To get full credit for this part of the Internship, the form needs to be turned in on time, with their May Intern schedule and all necessary signatures. Copies of the form can be picked up from Guidance or printed from the Internship Google classroom. More detailed information about the internship has been emailed to all seniors and senior parents/guardians. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mr. Pirrello or Ms. Hayes for support as needed (jpirrello@rsu23.org and jhayes@rsu23.org).
*Seniors currently enrolled in a vocational program are exempt from this assignment and experience since this type of experience is already built into their voc. courses.
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!
The 2018-2019 Old Orchard Beach High School Yearbook is now for sale!
You can purchase a yearbook online, or send an order form and cash/check into the Main Office.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1067457/Old-Orchard-Beach-High-School
The Yearbook will cost $50.00 February 1st-28th.
Senior Parents
Students and Parents… please forward any Spring 2018 Sports (Softball, Baseball, Track) candid pictures to smoutsatsos@rsu23.org for inclusion in the 2019 Yearbook.
Please Read My 2018-2019 Snow Day Memo!
Here is the snow day memo 2018-2019!
Food Service Facebook Page: Our Food Service Department has a facebook page, please click the link below to view It can also be found by searching for RSU 23 Food & Nutrition Services.
Menus and changes and other information are posted.
https://www.facebook.com/RSU23FoodNutritionServices
It can also be found by searching for RSU 23 Food & Nutrition Services. Menus and changes and other information are posted.
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
Wednesday March 6 Early Release Day
Friday, March 15 Interact Blood Drive
Friday, March 22 Island Day
Have a great week!
-John