There will be an ACT exam administered at OPHS on Saturday, October 27. Students must register online at act.org by September 28. We recommend that all students take the ACT exam with writing. See Mrs. Goff in room 164 with any questions.
Attention all students interested in community service. Permission slips for the Orchard Park Educational Outreach Day of Service Field Trip MUST be returned as soon as possible. The deadline for you to return the bright yellow permission slip is Tues October 2. Slips can be turned in to Mrs. Collins in Room 160 or to Mrs. Holtermann in Room 328. If you missed our first meeting but are interested in participating in a day of volunteer work (on Wednesday October 17), you can get a perm
Ecology Club will hold a special new member event TUESDAY Oct. 2 at 2 PM in room 165. All interested students are invited. This week's activity is feeding Medusa, Mr.V's ball python. See Mr. VanDerwater, Jason Hanania or Trinity Tartaro.
Attention all Mock Trial members and any student interested in joining the Orchard Park Mock Trial Team. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday October 3rd. The meeting is very important because we will be setting up the agenda for October and November as well as witness and attorney tryout information. The meeting will be in room #127 at 2pm.
Attention all History Club members and any students interested in joining History Club. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday October 2nd. This meeting is important because we will be planning our agenda for the 1st semester.
The following college will be visiting OPHS Monday: Ohio Wesleyan University at 1:30pm. All visits will take place in the House 2 conference room. Please be sure to bring a pass from the class you will be missing.
The following colleges will be visiting OPHS today: Daemen College at 10:30, Lawrence Technological University at 11:30, Kent State at 12:30, and Robert Morris University at 1:30. All visits will take place in the House 2 conference room. Please be sure to bring a pass from the class you will be missing.
There will be a Health Sciences information night at VillaMaria College on October 3rd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Learn about their Physical Therapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs. Go to the Dates to Remember section in the School Counseling page of the website to register.
Attention Seniors: The 2019 Scholarships for Academic Excellence, offered by New York State, will be awarded to ten students at OPHS. Scholarships of $1,500 or $500 will be given based on regents exam scores. A formula provided by New York State will be used to determine eligibility. If you qualify for a scholarship, you will be notified by either Mr. Behm or Mrs. Stahl.
Attention Windom Buddy Club Applicants: There will be a mandatory training session after school Thursday, October 4th at 2:00 in the back classroom of the media center. Please make every effort to attend. Also, be sure to have your application and permission form into House 1 prior to the meeting. See Mr. Behm with questions.
All AP students and those challenging an AP Exam must be registered in your class roster by Monday Oct 1. You must be in the system in order for your exams to be ordered. Late fees will be charged for changes after Nov. 15. See Mrs. Goff in room 164 with any questions.
Are you interested in a Career and Technical Education field like Auto Body, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Health Careers, Animal Sciences, or Culinary? The Ormsby Educational Center offers these courses and many more. They are having an Open House on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 6-8PM and are located at 1010 Center Street, East Aurora, NY. Watch student demonstrations, meet instructors, and enjoy refreshments. Please see your School Counsel
Attention junior and senior class officers: The United States Senate Youth Award Scholarship provides students with an opportunity to attend a week-long government leadership program from March 2-9, 2019 in Washington DC. Students engage in a series of seminars and briefings with members of the US Government. Each student will also receive a one-time $10,000 college scholarship. In order to be considered for the program, you must be nominated by the building principal. Please see
There will be a 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class this coming Monday and Wednesday, October 1st and 3rd. You must attend both evenings from 6:30-9:00pm. Register at the Community Education Office.