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Feb. 8, 2010
Congratulations to our February Rotary Students of the Month Shalece Khonke and Heather Martin.
Are you looking for ideas to meet that special someone?
Are the old pick up lines just not working anymore?
Come to the Science of Love seminar hosted by the Science Club next Tuesday, February 9th after school in room 245 from 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm.
We will be investigating the influence of pheromones, chemicals, and the human nervous system on your romantic life and take a look at how love changed the world of economics. The highlight of our afternoon will be a pick up line contest, so craft your best one and you may win the grand prize! There will also be lots of yummy food and Science fun!
So break out your library cards because the Science Club wants to check you out next Tuesday afternoon!
Attention seniors: if you did not return your Balfour order for graduation announcements last week, a Balfour representative will be here again during lunch tomorrow to collect them. This is your last chance to order graduation announcements without additional fees.
Senior LaGrange Luncheon field trip permission slips are located outside room 238. Turn one in by Friday, Feb 12th to go on the senior lunch to downtown Lagrange on Friday, March 12th. You must purchase a badge by Feb 12th to go.
Didn’t like the news about the Senior Baskets? Come to the meeting Monday afternoon in the college classroom to share any ideas you may have. Meeting starts at 3:35 immediately after school.
The entire cast of Moon-Lily: A Monster Fairytale needs to meet in the auditorium after school today at 3:40.
Attention Beta Members…
There will be a recognition ceremony for all NEW 10th, 11th and 12th grade members to the OCHS Beta Club on Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. Please arrive at 6:45 if you are being recognized. If you are unable to attend please see Mrs. Belt in Room 115 or Mrs. Redecker in Room 270.
AUDITIONS FOR THE SPRING MUSICAL – ONCE UPON A MATTRESS – WILL BE Tomorrow after school. EVERYONE IS WELCOME !
The National Honor society will be selling Valentine flowers through February 10th. Sales will occur at lunch periods, as well as NHS members selling before and after school. Buy a flower for your BFF or favorite teacher today! They are only one dollar and will be delivered Feb 12th.
The service club is once again taking the plunge for Special Olympics. The Polar Bear Plunge is February 27th.
You must sign up on the service club board and ONLINE. You may get more information from Mr. or Mrs. Steedly.
Minimum of $75 per person must be raised to jump! Help us win the LARGEST JUMPING TEAM for the 3rd year!!!
Our costume theme this year is NASCAR!!!
Planning meeting is scheduled for after school on February 11th. Special Jumpers include Mr. Davis, Mr. Steedly, and Mr. Deaves!!!
Join in the plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics.
In Sports today:
LaCrosse practice is cancelled today. All Lacrosse players must bring their U.S. LaCrosse membership number to practice tomorrow. Boys still interested in playing LaCrosse with the Oldham County High School club team should contact Mitchell Rabeneck or Ryan Templet for more information.
For all potential softball players. Tryouts are approaching. If you have not already done so, your athletic forms are due before February 10, 2010. Tryouts are scheduled February 15th. Without those forms that are require you will, not be able to tryout. See Coach Summitt or Coach Connelly room 111 for further information.
Click here for information on two arts classes for teens, Pottery and Theatre Scene Design, offered by the Oldham County Schools Arts Center.
The PTSA has moved the administrative part of our OCHS annual scholarship program to the Oldham County Dollars for Scholars (OCDFS). OCDFS is a community based scholarship foundation that provides financial assistance to graduating seniors in Oldham County. It will be easier to apply not only for our two scholarships (Academic Excellence Award and Colonel Award), but for other scholarships available through OCDFS. There are over 40 sponsors with scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. By submitting one application, students can apply for multiple scholarships. This year’s OCDFS scholarship application will go online February 1st at www.ocdfs.org. All applications much be postmarked by March 1st. There is no cost to applicants for this program!
You can also find OCDFS on Facebook. The Facebook Group is new for OCDFS and is an excellent way to stay informed of scholarship information and deadlines.
The Kentucky PTSA also awards scholarships: Harold Steele $1,000 Student Scholarship, $500 Student Scholarship, $200 Teacher-Member Scholarship, $200 Parent-Member Scholarship. The application forms are attached in the information at the OCHS PTA website.
The KY PTA also has additional recognition awards for students. The applications for these recognition awards are due February 15th:
1. Christa McAuliffe Rising Star Award: This award, in honor of teacher and Challenger astronaut Christa McAuliffe, is given by Kentucky PTA to students who have worked to improve challenges at school or home and have improved grades, attendance, attitude, character and/or self-esteem. Contact OCHS PTSA President, Anna Gryce at
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for an application form.
2. Self Esteem Award: Using the theme "What Makes Me Feel Special", students submit an essay, story, or poem. The entry must be the original work of the student and express ideas and feelings about people, places, and experiences that makes the author feel speical. Students are selected from grade categories of p-3, 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Winners are recognized at Student Recognition in the spring. Again, contact OCHS PTSA President, Anna Gryce at
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for an application form.
Greetings from the University of Kentucky!
I hope your 2010 is off to a great start and that the school year is going well. This is Clay Arnold, your admissions counselor at UK, inviting you to an exciting event open to all high school students in Oldham County.
On Tuesday evening, February 9th, South Oldham High School will host the second annual Blue/Red Night showcasing the Universities of Kentucky and Louisville. Each university will be represented by its respective Office of Admission as well as a number of academic programs. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to compare the two schools, speak with departmental representatives or even narrow down the major you intend to pursue!
The following University of Kentucky offices and departments will be featured:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Office of Academic Scholarships
Honors Program
Health Professions (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy)
College of Business & Economics
College of Communications
College of Design (Architecture, Interior Design)
College of Engineering
College of Fine Arts
College of Social Work
College of Undergraduate Studies
Representatives will be available to answer your questions throughout the evening in an arena format. Additionally, the College of Business, College of Design, College of Engineering & our Health Professions fields will offer breakout informational sessions for you to learn more about the opportunities each has to offer.
The arena portion will open to students and families at 6:30 PM with a short welcome, prize drawings and information sessions to follow. The evening is scheduled to conclude at 8:00 PM.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
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or the program organizer, Pamela Brown, at
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Whether you are early in your college selection process or a senior already planning to enroll this fall, we would love to see you on February 9th at 6:30PM!
Event location:
South Oldham High School
5901 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Crestwood, KY 40014
Clay Arnold
Admissions Counselor
University of Kentucky
T: 859-257-6438 859-257-6438
F: 859-257-9200
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