Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

*Thursday, October 3, 2024-In FORUM and MAIN HALLWAY* 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M .STARS (Small Towns and Rural Students) College Night Program and College Fair

Swarthmore College meeting opportunity will be held in the School Counseling Office Pathways Hub conference room on September 16th @ 1:00pm. Seniors should sign up using their SCOIR account. For questions, please directly contact Dr. Kloskowski, (Dr. K.), Director of College and Career Counseling and ELO, e-mail: v.kloskowski@msad17.org or stop by to see him in the School Counseling Office.

Our first college visitors are coming to OHCHS this week. College sign ups for students are ONLY through registering through your SCOIR accounts this year. Thursday, September 12, 2024 8:15 A.M. Colby College 1:00 P.M. Thomas College Meeting opportunities will be held in the School Counseling Office Pathways Hub conference room. For questions, please directly contact Dr. Kloskowski, (Dr. K.), Director of College and Career Counseling and ELO, e-mail: v.kloskowski@msad17.org or stop by to see him in the School Counseling Office.”

OHCHS offers a School-based health center! School-based health centers (SBHCs) provide a variety of health care services. Providing these services directly in schools allows for easy access and scheduling and saves time for students and parents/guardians. Services include: Routine physical exams, including sports physicals Diagnosis and treatment of illness such as: cold, sore throat, headache, rash Treatment of minor injuries Vision, dental and blood pressure screenings Vaccinations (shots) Health education, counseling and wellness promotion Nutrition education and weight management Prescribing of medicines as needed Behavioral health services by referral Referral for health care services which cannot be provided at the SBHC Health risk screenings Students do not need to be a patient at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital to enroll in the SBHC program. Our team will coordinate care and insurance coverage with your provider. Enrollment forms can be completed and submitted online. Printed forms may be completed and returned to the clinic, the health office, or your child's advisory teacher. Here is the link to enroll your student- https://mainehealth2.formstack.com/forms/smh_school_based_health_center_application

Families, please review your email for the bus routes. Be aware that these routes may change. You can use the InfoFinder tool to search for your address here: https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=R2ZORCJ63X. The Here Comes the Bus app is also a helpful resource; just use the school code 84806 to access it.

We are excited to invite all Freshman students and their families to Meet the Teams Night on Tuesday, August 20th, starting at 6:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. This event will be a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to meet their teachers and get acquainted with the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you there!

Summer school is provided to students who did not pass one or more of their courses during the academic year. This allows students to stay on track for graduation. Summer school is a great way to earn credit in one or more core academic classes. OHCHS Summer School will run Monday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. starting on Monday, July 8th and ending on Thursday, July 25th. Students only need to attend until they have passed the course(s) they are taking in summer school. Transportation is available from and to each local elementary school. Breakfast and lunch are also both provided daily. There is no cost to attend summer school. Please sign up on this link: https://tinyurl.com/OHCHS2023Summerprogram

Class of 2025: Join Mr. Palmer and Ms. McClean this summer for the College App Training Camp! Please email Ms. McClean at n.mcclean@msad17.org to register

Prom and Graduation Safety Month As prom and graduation season approaches, we want to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of promoting a safe and alcohol-free environment for our teens during these milestone events. Why Zero Alcohol? The presence of alcohol at prom and graduation parties poses significant risks to our teens, including impaired judgment, accidents, injuries, and legal consequences. By promoting zero alcohol use, we can help protect our children and create a safer environment for everyone involved. Providing alcohol to minors not only poses risks to teens, it is illegal! Furnishing alcohol to minors can result in a maximum sentence of up to one year in jail and up to $2,000 fine. Additionally, if someone is injured or killed as a result of the alcohol you supplied, you could be charged with a felony and/or be sued. Tips for Promoting Zero Alcohol Use: 1. Have Open Conversations: Talk to your teen about the risks associated with underage drinking and the importance of making responsible choices. Encourage them to have a plan for staying alcohol-free during prom and graduation season. 2. Set Clear Expectations: Make it clear to your teen that alcohol use is not acceptable, both at home and at social events. Set clear rules and consequences for violating these expectations. 3. Offer Support: Be available to listen to your teen's concerns and provide guidance and support as they navigate social situations where alcohol may be present. Help them develop strategies for saying no to peer pressure. 4. Know the Plan: If your teen is attending prom or graduation parties, make sure you know the details of their plans, including who they'll be with, where they'll be going, and how they'll be getting home safely. 5. Give them an "out" Come up with a code word or phrase they can use when with peers to get safely out of a situation 6. Lead by Example: Model responsible behavior by refraining from excessive alcohol consumption and demonstrating healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress and social situations. Spread the Word: Join us in promoting zero alcohol use during prom and graduation season! Talk to other parents, share these tips with friends and family, and encourage everyone to prioritize the safety and well-being of our teens. Together, we can ensure that prom and graduation season are memorable for all the right reasons. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our teens safe.

REMINDER to all Interact Members we will be doing our yearbook picture tomorrow (Wednesday) during 6th period. Please listen to be called down. This is the last opportunity to have it taken. Key Club will meet in the music room today at 2:15. Seniors please check your email to vote for Class Marshal and Class Motto. Viking Mentor informational meeting for any current sophomores and juniors will be today in B117 from 2-2:30. There will be an NHS meeting tomorrow in the forum. All students are required to attend. Civil Rights Team will meet in A209 this Thursday after school. All are welcome. Prom is May 18th at Lost Valley. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at lunches or online. Oxford Hills Got Talent is back. Auditions will be held today at 2 on the stage. Please return spare laptops to B116.

School Counseling will be hosting a Junior Parent Night Thursday, May 30th, starting at 6:00 p.m in the Forum! Topics include, financial aid, life after high school, senior project and other senior related items.

Please see the attached flyer for our second OpenTable event during lunch on March 27th.

Song of the Day - The Final Countdown - Europe Softball Players please check the board for try-out times. The Unified Basketball team has their end of the season round robin today at 3:30 in the gym. Come out and support the team as they finish out the season. Congratulations to the team on their win last night 57-44. The Civil Rights Team will meet today after school in A209. All are welcome! Faculty - please take a moment to vote on the EAD 1 Bridges in the upper B-wing outside B247. Directions are up there and ballots are in your mailbox. Have a great Thursday!

Student Travel to the Galapagos Islands next April Break 2025! Please attend the upcoming meeting!

SPRING 2024 AFTER SCHOOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM (AIP) STUDENT & PARENT INFORMATION AIP is an after school program for students who are currently failing a course or need to recapture a credit from a prior Semester 1 course. It is designed to help students get back on track to earn course credit and avoid summer school The program allows for students to work in a small group environment and receive academic help that is specific to the course they are not passing. AIP will occur after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-4:00. Attendance is expected for all students who have registered for AIP. AIP begins on Tuesday, April 2nd AIP ends on Tuesday, April 30th The activity bus runs at 4:15 p.m. or students may be picked up. A bus pass will be required to ride the activity bus. Teachers & email contact information: English - Mr. Truman - Room E220 - i.truman@msad17.org Science - Mrs. Slicer - Room B123 - d.slicer@msad17.org History - Mr. McCullough - Room B117 - c.mccullough@msad17.org Math - Ms. Bristol - Room B266 - j.polvinenbristol@msad17.org Health - Mrs. Jordan - Room B113 - j.jordan@msad17.org AIP attendance is expected once a student registers for the program. If the student is going to be absent, the student must see Mr. Carson in Room B115, who will contact a parent/guardian for verification. Mr. Carson’s contact info is: p.carson@msad17.org Registration link - https://forms.gle/iGTrhofgq91zcEk99

Song of the day: If I Can Turn Back Time - Cher Student Council will not be meeting today after school. Civil Rights Team will meet this Thursday after school in A209. All are welcome! Unified Basketball is finishing up their season this week. Our last regular season game is home today at 3:30 against Lake Region. Our end of season round robin will be Thursday March 14, with games starting at 3:30 at home. Come out and support the team as they finish out the season.

Song of the day: Roar - Katy Perry Student Council will be meeting after school today. All students must be in attendance! Civil Rights Team will not be meeting after school on Thursday. A reminder to staff to tally up Winter Carnival Spirit Day participation during period 2. A reminder to all prospective NHS students, your forms are due today by 2pm. All forms must be submitted on Google Classroom. If you have any questions, please check in with Mr. Palmer in B236. Good luck to our Unified Basketball Team who has a home game today at 3:30. Please come and cheer them on!

Song of the day: Working For The Weekend - Loverboy Winter Carnival Spirit Week starts Monday! The days are as follows. Monday- Dress you Music Genre Tuesday- Tacky Tourist Wednesday- Athlete vs. Mathlete Thursday- Comfy Day Friday- Class Color Day Remember, participating these days will earn your class points for Winter Carnival! Staff, please be on the lookout for the tally form for spirit days. Winter Carnival Sign Ups should be out Monday of next week. Congratulations to all our DECA students who competed at the state conference yesterday! Students who placed first and second in their category, qualify to attend the national conference in Anaheim, CA at the end of April. From Oxford Hills, in: Retail Merchandising 1st place - Brittney Le 2nd place - Carly Dillingham 3rd place - Nicole Eborde Apparel and Accessories Marketing 1st place - Patrick Wilkinson 2nd place - Maria Damon 3rd place - Carter Holbrook Principles of Marketing 1st place - Reagan Wilson 2nd place - Isabel Shiers Principles of Hospitality 1st place - Caylie Principe 2nd place - Isabella Hall 3rd place - Gabrielle Tibbetts Restaurant and Food Services 1st place - Brooklynn Robinson 2nd place - Hannah Jendrick 3rd place - Adriana Mills Hotel and Lodging Management 1st place - Keagan Gardner 2nd place - Lily Buck 3rd place - Ava Kennagh

Song of the day: Everything's Gonna Be Alright - Bob Marley The boys lacrosse open gym will be Tuesday and Thursdays 6-7:30 in the high school gym. Starting tomorrow Tuesday 2/27. Unified basketball is being dismissed at 1:30 today and meeting by the main office. Next home unified game is Monday at 3:30 and it is our senior night! We are playing Edward Little. Come out and support! The dance sign up form is in the main office. If you are bringing someone from another school, please fill out the form and return it before March 5.