Just a quick reminder about the Anonymous Report Line available for students to report any worrisome behaviors they may witness or hear about.
When students send a text to the provided number, their identity remains confidential, and the report will be directly forwarded to the administration. You'll receive a response, and the administration will be able to take appropriate action regarding the concerning behavior.
Song of the day: Season of the Witch - Lana Del Rey
GSTA+ Club will be joining DEI in Room E220 today
Yearbook Club will meet today after school.
There will be a short SKILLS USA meeting today after school in E118.
If you need community service, please sign up to help with pumpkin carving this Tuesday 10/17 and Wednesday 10/18. There is a QR Code on the interact bulletin
board.
Congratulations to Lucas Hutchinson for placing first in the boys Class A KVAC this past Saturday and congratulations to all the runners on a job well done!
Song of the day: Ramble On - Led Zeppelin
Student Council will be meeting today after school for a brief meeting. All members are expected to attend.
National Honor Society will be meeting tomorrow during VST in the forum.
Detention is in B113 today.
Civil Rights Team will meet on Thursday directly after school in A209. All are welcome.
October marks the time in the school year when students across the state participate in a state program to measure student progress. Once again Maine will be using the NWEA test “The Maine Through Year Assessment” to provide scores as a measure of student growth throughout the year. This assessment will be used again at the end of the year, to provide performance scores based on the state standards.
Why are we doing this assessment?
It is important for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School to administer this assessment so we can have a picture of whether we are meeting the academic needs of our students. When students take the assessments seriously we can better guarantee that we are providing students with the learning they deserve.
Who is taking this assessment?
Students in their second year of high school (generally this is a sophomore) will be administered their assessment.
When is my child taking the assessment?
Students on Sophomore Teams A (Pinto, Rowell, Brook), B (McCullough, O’Brien, Fox), and C (Chickering, McCarthy, Correale) will be taking the assessment on Thursday, October 12, 2023. These students will take the reading and math assessment at the same time.
Students on Sophomore Team D (Toohey, Truman, Haverinen) will take their assessments over the course of two days on Tuesday, October 11 and Friday, October 13.
What if my student is absent on the date of assessment?
We will be following up with students after the assessment date to make sure they sit and complete the assessment to provide the most accurate data possible.
How do students need to prepare?
In order to be prepared for this assessment, students should arrive at school with their charged school-issued laptop. Personal devices cannot be used for this assessment.
A few things to know about the Maine Through Year Assessment:
The assessment is computer-adaptive. After a correct answer, a student may see a more difficult question. After an incorrect answer, a student may see an easier question. As a result, the assessment adapts to the learner and is unique to every student.
The assessment is designed to be untimed. Students should be provided as much time as they need to answer all assessment questions. For the average student, the assessment will take about 60 minutes for each subject
The assessment will be used alongside additional sources, such as school assessments and classroom learning to develop a clearer understanding of student and school achievement.
Song of the day: The Climb - Miley Cyrus
GSTA+ Club is going to the DEI meeting today - E220.
Skills USA will be having its first meeting in E118.
Picture retakes are on Thursday, October 26.
Song of the day: Barbie World - Nicki Minaj
"Do you like board games?
Card games?
Do you geek out over stuff like Settlers of Cataan, Chess, and Magic: The Gathering?
Come find your tribe after school every Thursday in room A203."
The Interact Club will meet Tomorrow ( Thursday).
Please see Mrs. Fox if you can not attend and check google classroom for announcements.
Song of the day request form is here
The Civil Rights Team will meet Thursday after school in A209. All are welcome to join!
NHS Students will have a meeting today in the forum
Starting Monday, October 2nd we are starting to hand out the new Chromebooks. In order to do this you must have previously had a parent sign the online form. If you do not let someone in tech (B116) know before Monday or use this link: https://forms.gle/kw4RfLRxhDmF3QvB7. You will need to bring your old bag, the Charger and the computer intact. If you don’t get your computer on Monday continue to bring your computer and all the above for the rest of the week until you get your new Chromebook.
Song of the day: Don't Stop Believin - Journey
Student Council will be meeting directly after school in E218. All students must be in attendance!
The Civil Rights Team will meet Thursday after school in A209. All are welcome to join!
NHS Students will have a meeting this Wednesday in the forum
GSTA+ Club is meeting after school today in Room B123
A reminder that this week is spirit week! We’re kicking it off with dress your aspiration day.
Song of the day request form is here
Song of the day: September - Earth Wind & Fire
Civil Rights Team will meet today after school in A209. All are welcome!
A reminder to seniors who are interested in NHS - All forms are due tomorrow by the end of the day. Please turn these in to Mr. Palmer.
Song of the day: You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
The Civil Rights Team will be meeting tomorrow directly after school in A209. All are welcome!
We need your forms turned in ASAP to Mrs. Ladner.
The song of the Day request form can be accessed via email
Please submit requests through that link. Make sure the lyrics don't have swearing in it and do not promote things that are illegal for teenagers (alcohol, drugs, etc.).
Sign up in Guidance to find out more about UNE and Suffolk University Boston
Song of the day: Witch Doctor - Alvin and the Chipmunks
Student council will meet today directly after school in E218. All students need to be in attendance.
Thank you to all the students who volunteered for parking at the Fair. It was a great success. See Mrs. Fox in A220 to pick up your volunteer forms.
Interact Club will meet on Thursday at 2:00 in A220. For questions see Mrs. Fox
GSTA+ Club will be meeting after school today in Room B123
Saint Anselm's will be visiting on September 15th. Any interested students should register in guidance to meet with a representative from St. A's.
Song of the day: Viva la Vida - Coldplay
GSTA+ Club will be meeting after school today in Room B246
Community service opportunity - All students interested in Community service hours can sign up for Interact Club's service project at the Oxford County Fair (913-9/16).
WE have a QR Code on our bulletin board in the Library Hallway or in the office.
Questions See Mrs. Fox in A220
Song of the day: Riptide - Vance Joy
Math team has begun! Come see what math team is all about. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room B266. This year, students who fully participate will receive a 1/2 credit in math problem solving.
Student Council will meet Monday after school next week in E218. All members are required to attend.
The Civil Rights Team will meet today directly after school in A209. All are welcome!
Senior Students, please check for an email from Mr. Palmer regarding the National Honor Society. Students who qualified for selection should have received an invitation to a Google Classroom. All forms are due Friday September 22nd at 2PM. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Palmer or visit him in B236.
Song of the Day: Happy by Pharrell Williams
Student Council will be meeting today immediately after school in E218. All students must be present.
The Civil Rights Team will meet on Thursday in A209 right after school. All are welcome!
Juniors and Seniors please check your schedule if you passed in a form for senior and junior privileges. If you see that you have it, you can leave during your study halls. If you do not see it on your schedule, please see Mrs. Ladner in the office.
Our Viking Mentors got together on Monday to get ready for the class of 2027!
Picture Day will be held on 9/5 & 9/6. Use the link to order your pictures online.
my.lifetouch.com
Class of 2027 Parents/Guardians:
It is our pleasure to invite you and your child to our annual Freshmen Meet the Teams Night for parents of incoming freshmen.
Please join us on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Auditorium. This is an important opportunity for you to meet with administrators and teachers to learn about the upcoming high school transition and experience. Building Administrators will share information about our exciting Freshman Orientation Day and share important information about the freshman transition to high school. You will also have an opportunity to meet the Freshman Team that your child is assigned to and have a chance to hear from your child’s teachers.
We look forward to seeing you and are excited to welcome the Class of 2027 into our Viking Family!
The weight room will be open for current students for the first two weeks in August Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. The exact dates are July 31 to August 3 and August 7 to August 10.