Attention Seniors - The PEO STAR scholarship is given to female seniors that exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service, and potential for future success. It is a one time 2,500 dollar scholarship. For consideration and further information please see Mrs. Linder in House 3. Deadline is September 17th.
Attention ALL students the FIRST meeting for Students Against Destructive Decisions and DARE Role Models will take place on TUESDAY, September 16th at 2:00 PM in the Library Classroom. Plans for the Powder Puff Concession Stand, and the Welcome Party will be discussed along with the new procedures for becoming a DARE Role Model. Students in all grade levels are invited to attend.
The first meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance will take place on Wednesday, September 17 after school in room 317. See Mrs. Farrell with questions. All students are welcome to attend.
Attention all students interested in Fall Driver Education. There are still spots available. Please come to the Community Education Office for information on how to register.
Visits from college representatives will begin next week. Are you a senior getting ready to apply? Are you a junior just starting the college process? Meet with these admissions counselors and get your questions answered. A list of colleges visiting OPHS will be posted in your homeroom, on the guidance page of the school website, and on the wall in the cafeteria. Please note, in order to meet with college representatives, students must get a pass from the teacher of the class they
Attention all students! The yearbook staff needs you! Are you a photographer? Writer? Artist? Good at organization? There is a place for everyone on the yearbook staff. Have a say in what your yearbook looks like. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16th at 2pm in Room 162. See Mrs. Stady in Room 162 or Mrs. Sall in Room 363 with any questions.
Attention Juniors. Sign-ups for this year's PSAT are before school from Friday, September 12th through Friday, September 19th in the auditorium. You may also sign up after school on Friday the 12th and Monday the 15th ONLY. You must present a valid school ID along with $25 in order to sign up. Please see Mr. Behm with questions.
Attention Powder Puff Girls practices are 9/16 9/18, 9/22, 9/24, and 9/25. from 2:15-3:15. You must make 4 to participate.
Homecoming tickets will be on sale from Tuesday, September 16 through Friday, September 19. You will need your 2014-2015 student ID and tickets can be purchased for $15. See Mrs. Connors or Mrs. Williams with any questions.
Attention students! Homecoming Guest Forms are now available at the desk in the Baker Foyer. You need to complete this form if you are bringing a guest that does not attend OPHS. See Mrs. Connors or Mrs. Williams with any questions.
Attention all students, the Orchard Park Model United Nations team will be having its first meeting on Friday, September 12th at 2 PM in Room 253. All students are welcome. Any questions, see Ms. Gernold in Room 253.
Attention Seniors: The "Good Citizens" award is considering scholarship applicants. Students must embrace outstanding qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their school, home and community. Applicants are required to submit school activities information, brief explaination of service, future plans, letters of recommendation and a timed essay. Please see Mrs. Linder in House 3 by September 15th to be considered.
Please be sure cars are out of the Baker lot by 3:30 p.m. today. You may however park in the first three rows closest to Baker Rd. Remember this is for all Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during September and October only. Plan ahead especially if you are involved in an away game that day. Thank you!
Attention all National Honor Society Members The dates for parent open house evenings are September 10 and 18. Please sign up to volunteer your time, as is expected, on the list posted outside Mrs Sullivan's office.
There will be a Yale Information Session on Septeber 18th at 7pm at Amherst High School.
Attention all students interested in Political and Military History. The History Club will hold a meeting on Tuesday September 16th at 2pm in room 127. We will be planning the upcoming year and need your input. Please see Mr. Janas with any questions
Attention Students - Applications for the Voice of Democracy patriotic Audio Essay Competition are now available in the House 3 office. Deadline is November 1, 2014.