Hi everyone!
The second term of the school year always flies by. With the upcoming holiday
breaks, new routines with winter sports and activities starting, and with the
concerts, musicals, and other events throughout the late fall and early winter
months, it can be easy to lose track of time and miss important deadlines as we
work towards finishing the first semester in mid-January.
Outlined below are several important reminders to keep on our radar as we navigate the next few months. While it is an incredibly fun and exciting few months, don’t be afraid to reach out to me, your counselor (click here for contact information), or your Associate Principal if you have questions or need any help.
Go
Raccoons!
Jason
Report cards from the first term will be published on Wednesday, November 12.
Upcoming Holiday Breaks and Adjusted Schedules for Term 2
- Wednesday,
November 26-Friday, November 28 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
- Monday,
December 22-Friday, January 2 - No School (Winter Break)
- Thursday,
January 15-Friday, January 16 - Term 2/Semester 1 Exams (Schedule)
- Monday, January
19 - No School (Teaching Planning Day)
Details regarding the scheduling process for next year will be sent home on Monday, December 1, 2025. In addition, seniors will receive initial information about the senior celebrations planned this spring and the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 13.
In addition, we will have several opportunities to support our incoming 8th-grade families and also families who are considering enrolling at OHS but do not attend Nature Hill or Silver Lake. Click here to check out our Class of 2030 information page, and feel free to pass on this information to any friends or family.
There are several supports in place to help with your Academic and Career Planning over the next few months. Watch your email for additional information as we get closer to each event.
- Wednesday,
November 19 - Military Pathway Exploration Night at 6:30pm in the REC (Register Here)
- Wednesday, January 7 - Program Information Night at 6:30 at Main Campus (Register Here)
- Wednesday,
January 21 - College Admissions Panel at 6:30pm in the REC (Register Here)
- Wednesday,
January 28- Scholarship Exploration Night and College Credit Transfer
Process at 6:30pm in the REC (Register Here)
Beyond that, every sophomore family is encouraged to sign up for their one-on-one Sophomore Family Meeting with their counselor. These meetings are vital to supporting each student's individual academic and career journey through high school. Click here to schedule your meeting.
We are venturing into the podcast world and looking to share the stories, opportunities, and experiences that make OHS unique. Over the last few months, we have been able to showcase students and staff who are living our values of being grounded in our purpose and values, committed to our goals, and accountable to ourselves and each other as we work to accomplish our vision of helping each Raccoon become career, college, and life ready.
Check out the Podcast as Spotify, Apple, or by clicking here. Recent episodes include:
- Season 1 -
Episode 1: Unstoppable: Five Seniors, Five Pathways
- Season 1 -
Episode 2: Collecting That Diploma: Defining Moments of Your Journey
- Season 2 -
Episode 1: Breaking the Myth: Homecoming Court as Leaders, Not a
Popularity Contest
- Season 2 -
Episode 2: Discovering & Inspiring “The Call” OHS Alumni who Teach our
Raccoons Now…
- Season 2 -
Episode 3: Finding Your Purpose
