Grades close for progress reports on Friday October 12th. If you have any questions about your child’s grades please contact their teachers. Staff contact information is available on our website under the “Faculty and Staff” tab. You can also get staff emails by clicking on the link at the top of the “grades/attendance” screen on the Powerschool Parent Portal. Here are this week’s announcements:
OOBHS Marching Band Home Show
The OOBHS Marching Band hosts a home show tomorrow. The show starts at 5PM.
Please join us as we host thirteen bands, including the University of Maine Marching Band!
No School Next Friday, October 5th
We have a full day professional development day for staff next Friday 10/5. There is no school for students.
Spirit Week is Next Week!
Monday, 10/1Class Color Day! Rock your class colors!
Seniors – Pink
Juniors- Red
Sophomores– Yellow
Freshmen- Black
Tuesday, 10/2 Twin Tuesday. Dress like your bestie… or your whole squad!
Wednesday, 10/3 Superhero day! Dress up as your favorite Superhero!
Thursday, 10/4 is Spirit Day! Wear Blue and White and Show your Gull Pride! There will be a pep rally during CLB to support our fall sports and marching band!
Homecoming Dance
The Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, 10/6 at OOBHS from 7-10 PM. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale all next week during lunches. All OOBHS dance policies will be observed and each student will receive a breathalyzer test upon arrival administered by the OOB Police Department.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Reminder, Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 17, (1-8 pm) & Tuesday, October 23 (5-8pm). Parents will be able to login to Virtual Paragon as of Monday, October 1st. Please click on the following link to sign up: OOB HS – Parent/Teacher Conference Reservation … – Virtual Paragon
The Link is also on our website under the “Parents and Students.” Click on Parent/Teacher Conferences.
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.
From The OOBHS Boosters
We have home games October 6th (homecoming) and October 19th, that we will need help in the concession stand. Please go to the website https://www.volunteersignup.org/ETBX4 or email oobhsboosters@gmail.com to sign up and help. Students can get community service hours toward graduation by helping with concessions.
Contact Information
If you have not done so already, please update your contact information and personal information in Powerschool on the form that was sent home and have your child return the form or contact us. We want to make sure we have the correct information in our database. Thank you!
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 5No School For Students. Teacher Workshop.
Saturday, October 6Homecoming Dance 7-10PM
Wednesday, October 10Early Release – PSAT Day/
Frosh Job Shadow/Senior Internship Conference
Wednesday, October 17Early Release, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 23Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 6Election Day, No School For OOBHS Students
The weather will be changing soon and fall is here. Grades close for progress reports Friday October 12th. If you have any questions about your child’s progress please contact their teachers. Staff contact information is a available on our website under the “Faculty and Staff” tab. Several announcements this week so let’s get going!
Student Picture Day
Picture day is scheduled for today. Picture forms have been distributed to students.
OOBHS Marching Band Home Show
The OOBHS Marching Band hosts a home show next Saturday, 9/29. The show starts at 5PM.
Please join us as we host thirteen bands, including the University of Maine Marching Band!
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.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Reminder, Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 17, (1-8 pm) & Tuesday, October 23 (5-8pm). Parents will be able to login to Virtual Paragon as of Monday, October 1st. Please click on the following link to sign up: OOB HS – Parent/Teacher Conference Reservation … – Virtual Paragon
The Link is also on our website under the “Parents and Students.” Click on Parent/Teacher Conferences.
From The OOBHS Boosters
We have home games October 6th (homecoming) and October 19th, that we will need help in the concession stand. Please go to the website https://www.volunteersignup.org/ETBX4 or email oobhsboosters@gmail.com to sign up and help. Students can get community service hours toward graduation by helping with concessions.
ChromeBook Deployment
Chromebooks are currently being distributed. Students will be able to pick-up their Chromebooks only if they have (1) returned a signed Device Use Policy Form, (2) returned a signed Family Commitment Letter , (3) paid the $50 participation fee ($25 for reduced lunch students, $10 for free lunch students), and (4) all outstanding invoices must be paid if full. You may pay via the Paypal link on our website or please make checks payable to RSU #23.
Once deployed, school issued ChromeBooks will be the primary technology tool for learning and students will be expected to use them while at school. Beginning next week, students will not be able to use their own devices during the school day.
Contact Information
If you have not done so already, please update your contact information and personal information in Powerschool on the form that was sent home and have your child return the form or contact us. We want to make sure we have the correct information in our database. Thank you!
Family Vacation Forms
During the school year some families take vacations and ask that we excuse their children from school days. This is not a problem, however we do have forms for the student, parents, teachers and administration to sign off on in order to help students understand the expectations of making up missed work. The forms can be found in the main office. Thanks for your help!
Travel Opportunity in April!
This year OOBHS students will travel to Costa Rica over April Break. Students will visit stunning waterfalls and natural hot springs, spend the day on a local farm, take a canopy tour above the trees, and enjoy an evening of music and dancing while learning about rich Costa Rican customs.
If you’re interested in learning more about this exciting and enriching opportunity, please join us for a parent meeting on Thursday, September 13 at 6:30 PM in Room 207 at the high school.
If you cannot attend the meeting but would like more information, or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Sara Jaffe at sjaffe@rsu23.org.
Important Upcoming Dates
Today, September 21Picture Day
Friday, October 5No School For Students. Teacher Workshop.
Wednesday, October 10Early Release – PSAT Day/
Frosh Job Shadow/Senior Internship Conference
Wednesday, October 17Early Release, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 23Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 6Election Day, No School For OOBHS Students
I hope you all had a great week. Students and staff had a productive week as they are beginning to dive into the essential content of our courses. We are a few weeks into the school year and this is a good time to check on how school has started for your student. Contact information for each teacher is posted on our school website under “Faculty and Staff.” Here we go with this week’s announcements!
Boosters are in need of volunteers for the Car Show tomorrow. This is a great way to get community service hours for students. They start set up at 7:30am and are done by 3pm.
We need student and adult volunteers in both the AM and PM sessions. Students will receive community service hours toward graduation. We are also accepting donations. Please email oobhsboosters@gmail.com or go to the website if you have an interest in volunteering or donating items for the show. The proceeds benefit the OOBHS Boosters and the high school scholarship fund. The OOBHS Boosters need help with setup, cooking, serving, cleaning, tear down, etc. Thank you!
ChromeBook Deployment
Chromebooks are currently being distributed. Students will be able to pick-up their Chromebooks only if they have (1) returned a signed Device Use Policy Form, (2) returned a signed Family Commitment Letter , (3) paid the $50 participation fee ($25 for reduced lunch students, $10 for free lunch students), and (4) all outstanding invoices must be paid if full. You may pay via the Paypal link on our website or please make checks payable to RSU #23.
Once deployed, school issued ChromeBooks will be the primary technology tool for learning and students will be expected to use them while at school. Beginning next week, students will not be able to use their own devices during the school day.
Contact Information
If you have not done so already, please update your contact information and personal information in Powerschool on the form that was sent home and have your child return the form or contact us. We want to make sure we have the correct information in our database. Thank you!
More From The OOBHS Boosters
We have home games September 21st, October 6th is homecoming and October 19th, that we will need help in the concession stand. Please go to the website https://www.volunteersignup.org/ETBX4 or email oobhsboosters@gmail.com to sign up and help. Students can get community service hours toward graduation by helping with concessions.
Family Vacation Forms
During the school year some families take vacations and ask that we excuse their children from school days. This is not a problem, however we do have forms for the student, parents, teachers and administration to sign off on in order to help students understand the expectations of making up missed work. The forms can be found in the main office. Thanks for your help!
Picture day is scheduled for Friday, September 21. Picture forms will be distributed to students during the first week of school.
Travel Opportunity in April!
This year OOBHS students will travel to Costa Rica over April Break. Students will visit stunning waterfalls and natural hot springs, spend the day on a local farm, take a canopy tour above the trees, and enjoy an evening of music and dancing while learning about rich Costa Rican customs.
If you’re interested in learning more about this exciting and enriching opportunity, please join us for a parent meeting on Thursday, September 13 at 6:30pm in Room 207 at the high school.
If you cannot attend the meeting but would like more information, or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Sara Jaffe at sjaffe@rsu23.org.
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, September 21Picture Day
Friday, October 5No School For Students. Teacher Workshop.
Wednesday, October 10Early Release – PSAT Day/
Frosh Job Shadow/Senior Internship Conference
Wednesday, October 17Early Release, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 23Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
We had a great week here at OOBHS. Students and staff are looking forward to our traditional fall events and the beautiful foliage that arrives with autumn in Maine. Please don’t hesitate to contact our faculty with questions about your child’s academic progress. Contact information for each teacher is posted on our school website under “Faculty and Staff”. Here we go with this week’s announcements:
ChromeBook Deployment
Chromebooks are currently being distributed. Students will be able to pick-up their Chromebooks only if they have (1) returned a signed Device Use Policy Form, (2) returned a signed Family Commitment Letter , (3) paid the $50 participation fee ($25 for reduced lunch students, $10 for free lunch students), and (4) all outstanding invoices must be paid if full. You may pay via the Paypal link on our website or please make checks payable to RSU #23.
Once deployed, school issued ChromeBooks will be the primary technology tool for learning and students will be expected to use them while at school. Beginning next week, students will not be able to use their own devices during the school day.
Contact Information
If you have not done so already, please update your contact information and personal information in Powerschool on the form that was sent home and have your child return the form or contact us. We want to make sure we have the correct information in our database. Thank you!
Boosters are in need of volunteers for the Car Show. This is a great way to get community service hours for students. The car show is Saturday, September 15th. We start set up at 7:30am and are done by 3pm. We also have home games September 7th, 21st, October 6th is homecoming and October 19th, that we will need help in the concession stand. Please go to the website or email oobhsboosters@gmail.com to sign up and help. Students can also get community service hours toward graduation by helping with concessions.
Family Vacation Forms
During the school year some families take vacations and ask that we excuse their children from school days. This is not a problem, however we do have forms for the student, parents, teachers and administration to sign off on in order to help students understand the expectations of making up missed work. The forms can be found in the main office. Thanks for your help!
Reminder we have early release next Wednesday September 12th!
Please check our website for the schedule. School will start at the regular time and students will be dismissed at noon.
We are excited to announce that all freshmen will receive a school-provided agenda book to record classroom assignments during the 2018-2019 school year. This agenda program is designed to assist our students in developing skills for success in the adult world and to support students with organization and work completion. All freshmen will be required to use their school-issued agenda books. We thank you for your support!
Student Picture Day
Picture day is scheduled for Friday, September 21. Picture forms will be distributed to students during the first week of school.
Travel Opportunity in April!
This year OOBHS students will travel to Costa Rica over April Break. Students will visit stunning waterfalls and natural hot springs, spend the day on a local farm, take a canopy tour above the trees, and enjoy an evening of music and dancing while learning about rich Costa Rican customs.
If you’re interested in learning more about this exciting and enriching opportunity, please join us for a parent meeting on Thursday, September 13 at 6:30pm in Room 207 at the high school.
If you cannot attend the meeting but would like more information, or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Sara Jaffe at sjaffe@rsu23.org.
Important Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, September 12Early Release Day
Friday, September 21Picture Day
Friday, October 5No School For Students. Teacher Workshop.
Wednesday, October 17Early Release, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 23Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
That’s all I have for this week. Have a great weekend!
We are off to a great start and everyone is getting the chance to begin and settle into the rhythm of school. I’m sending the memo out a day early as there is no school tomorrow. Our staff has been excited greeting our students yesterday and today and we are looking forward to another awesome year. Please check in with your child regarding school forms that must be signed and returned. These permissions are crucial for us in terms of record keeping and tracking student data. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at your convenience. Here are this week’s announcements:
Open House Tonight!
Open House is scheduled for tonight, August 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Parents and students are encouraged to attend and it’s an excellent opportunity to meet our amazing staff, tour the school, and experience a “day in the life” at Old Orchard Beach High School. Open house participants will receive student schedules upon arrival and light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you!
Chromebook Deployment
Chromebooks will be distributed to students during the week of September 3. Students will be able to pick-up their Chromebooks only if they have (1) returned a signed Device Responsibility Form, (2) returned a signed Chromebook Responsible Use Agreement, (3) paid the $50 participation fee, and (4) all outstanding invoices must be paid in full. Please make checks payable to RSU #23. We will begin collection of these documents and the device deposits at the Open House tonight.
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT) starts on Tuesday, September 4. Students attending the morning session should arrive at the HS by 7:50 am and will return back to OOBHS at 11:30 am. Students attending the afternoon session should arrive at the HS by 11:30 am and will return to OOBHS at 3:00 pm. All students are expected to take the school bus to BRCOT unless a written request to drive is provided to administration. Forms have been provided to students and they are also available for pick-up in the main office.
We have a home football game on September 7th and of course the car show September 15.
We are looking for donations and volunteers. Students may earn community service hours toward graduation. The 2018-2019 School Year has come upon us fast. The Boosters are looking for people to work in concessions at home games and at the car show. Students can also get community service hours by helping. Please email oobhsboosters@gmail.com to sign up and help.
9th Grade Agenda Program
We are excited to announce that all freshmen will receive a school-provided agenda book to record classroom assignments during the 2018-2019 school year. This agenda program is designed to assist our students in developing skills for success in the adult world and to support students with organization and work completion. All freshmen will be required to use their school-issued agenda books. Expectations will be communicated to students during their first week of school. We thank you for your support!
Student Picture Day
Picture day is scheduled for Friday, September 21. Picture forms will be distributed to students during the first week of school.
Travel Opportunity in April!
This year OOBHS students will travel to Costa Rica over April Break. Students will visit stunning waterfalls and natural hot springs, spend the day on a local farm, take a canopy tour above the trees, and enjoy an evening of music and dancing while learning about rich Costa Rican customs.
If you’re interested in learning more about this exciting and enriching opportunity, please join us for a parent meeting on Thursday, September 13 at 6:30pm in Room 207 at the high school.
If you cannot attend the meeting but would like more information, or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Sara Jaffe at sjaffe@rsu23.org.
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, August 31 No School
Monday, September 3 Labor Day, No School
Tuesday September 4 First Day of Classes at BRCOT
Wednesday, September 12 Early Release Day
Friday, September 21 Picture Day
That’s all I have for this week. I’ll be in touch next Friday. If you need anything call the school at 934-4461 during business hours, or my cell 351-0099 anytime. Thank you!
It’s almost time for students to come back! We have had a very busy week at OOBHS with teachers getting ready to return for two days of professional development next Monday and Tuesday. Our staff is excited to start the year and greet the students. School begins on Wednesday for freshmen, Thursday for everyone, with Open House that night from 6-8PM.Thursday will be a modified schedule. We will run all eight periods of the day and CLB in a shortened format. All class schedules, and information that you need is on the front of our webpage. There isn’t a great deal of new information since we sent the family letters (they are also on the homepage of our website) so please access our website for all of your questions https://oobhs.rsu23.org/. We’re on to 2018-2019!
New Staff Update
We have several new staff members joining us this year! This is a very exciting time for us as we continue to transform into a model 21st century school offering an unparalleled personalized education. Our new team members will contribute greatly to the relentless pursuit of our mission. Here they are, we are proud to have hired them and are very excited for the kids to meet them!
Andrea Johnson-Science Teacher
Alexandra Kantro-English Teacher
Gwyneth Maguire-Library Media Specialist
Jonathan Spath-Math Teacher,
9th Grade Agenda Program
We are excited to announce that all freshmen will receive a school-provided agenda book to record classroom assignments during the 2018-2019 school year. This agenda program is designed to assist our students in developing skills for success in the adult world and to support students with organization and work completion. All freshmen will be required to use their school-issued agenda books. Expectations will be communicated to students during their first week of school. We thank you for your support!
From The Boosters
The 2018-2019 School Year has come upon us fast. The Boosters are looking for people to work in concessions at home games and at the car show on Saturday September 15th. Students can also get community service hours by helping. Please email oobhsboosters@gmail.com to sign up and help.
Important Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, August 29 First Day of School Grade 9
Thursday, August 30 First Day of School Grades 10-12/OOBHS Open House 6PM
Friday, August 31 No School
Monday, September 3 Labor Day, No School
Tuesday September 4 First Day of Classes at BRCOT
Wednesday, September 12 Early Release Day
That’s all I have for this week. I’ll be in touch next Friday. Best of luck to fall athletics and marching band! Schedules are up on the website if you would like to catch a game or competition! If you need anything call the school at 934-4461 during business hours, or my cell 351-0099 anytime. Thank you!
Well, we have wrapped up the 2017-2018 school year! Thank you all for your tremendous support of our school. We had a great year and we are looking forward to August when we can welcome your children back. Call or text at (207) 351-0099 if you need me!
End of Year Grades
Fourth quarter and final grades will be emailed by next Friday, 6/22.
Connor Feitz!
Congratulations to Connor Feitz, after placing 3rd in the 100m at the Class C State Track Championships, Connor went on to represent OOBHS at the New England Track Championships at the University of New Hampshire last Saturday.
Summer Academy
The 2018 Summer Academy will be held at Old Orchard Beach High School Monday, June 18th – Friday, June 29th from 8:30-10:30. Student referral letters and registration information have been sent. There is no cost for the program and credit recovery work will either be coursework through the Educere online learning platform or specific assignments developed and submitted by the student’s teacher. Credit recovery plans are personalized for each student and students are expected to participate in summer academy and meet all the requirements outlined in their credit recovery plan.
School Budget Vote
Thank you for approving the 2018-2019 school budget, 1547-348!
OOBHS Boosters Need New Officers
The OOBHS Boosters are going to need people to help organize and run the club. The current officers are stepping down due to their children’s graduation this year. The current group has done a great job the last 4 years, and have given over $17,000.00 to OOBHS for various student/staff/school things, We would hate for this to come to an end. Please consider becoming an officer to lead our boosters!
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 13 Fall Sports Begin
Wednesday, August 29 First Day of School Grade 9
Thursday, August 30 First Day of School Grades 10-12/OOBHS Open House 6PM
Friday, August 31 No School
Monday, September 3 Labor Day, No School
Tuesday September 4 First Day of Classes at BRCOT
Wednesday, September 12 Early Release Day
Have a great summer! The next Principal’s Memo will be Friday, August 24th!
