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OHHS Wildcat Weekly 11/11/2024 Through 11/15/2024

Posted Date: 11/08/24 (5:00 PM)
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November 11 to November 15, 2024

Next Week
11/11 - No School - Veterans Day
11/12 through 11/14 - Thriftopia - OHHS SUB - During Lunches
11/14 - PTO Meeting - OHHS Counseling Center - 6:00 pm
11/14 through 11/16 - Drama Fest - OHHS SUB - 7:00 pm

 
Wildcat Clubs
Click Here For Wildcat Club Information

OHHS Wildcat Sports
Winter Sports Begin November 18th - More Information Below



Federal Impact Aid Survey Information

If you have not already completed your Federal Impact Aid Form, please log in to Parent Square at your earliest convenience to do so. If you have any difficulties accessing Parent Square or navigating the online process, paper copies of the form are available in the OHHS front office in both English and Spanish. For more information: Federal Impact Aid Info Thank you for your time. 


Counseling Center News
Senior Corner: 
November marks the month that many Early Action college applications are due. Students should be sure to keep track of these dates. University of Washington - Seattle has one application deadline which is November 15th. If you need any assistance with the application process or would like to contact a counselor to discuss college or career options, please reach out to Christy 
Kellison ckellison@ohsd.net or Denise Waller dwaller@ohsd.net

Financial Aid:
If you plan to attend college or trade school during the 2025-26 school year, you will want to complete the FAFSA or WASFA beginning December 1, 2024. Some schools and scholarship opportunities require that Financial Aid is submitted to be eligible for scholarships. 
Steps to do Now:  
Create your FAFSA FSA ID or WASFA account
  • Create a FAFSA FSA ID on the Federal Student Aid website. Most people should complete the FAFSA to maximize financial aid. 
  • Create a WASFA account on the Washington Student Achievement Council website if you are ineligible to use FAFSA.
  • Remember your login information. 
December 4, 2024 - 5:30 to 7:30 pm - OHHS Library - Pizza and incentives - Financial Aid Workshop - Students and families should have created their FSA ID in advance. 

Scholarships:
Local Scholarships 
Scholarship: Elks Most Valuable Student - Local, State, and National Level
Amount: Varies (6 local scholarships given - 3 Whidbey Island males & 3 Whidbey Island females), *Top National Award will receive $30,000 over 4 years. 
Criteria: Senior; US Citizen; scholarship; leadership; financial need 
Apply online at Elks Most Valuable Student Contest
Deadline: 11/12/2024
Most local scholarships will be posted 

Scholarships Links



Winter Sports Begin November 18th

Winter sports begin Monday, November 18th for Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Wrestling, and Boys Swim. Registration is now open through our athletic sign up program "FinalForms". There are two choices to sign up: #1 For Students who have ALREADY PARTICIPATED in sports or have already registered through Final Forms DO NOT create a new account, just log into your existing account. Forms should already be filled out for you, simply choose a sport, update and verify. #2 For Students who have NOT YET Registered through Final Forms, please click the LINK below and follow the prompts to create your account, create your students profile, and sign your forms. All students are required to have a current sport physical (good for 24 months) You can upload them into Final Forms, email a copy to the Athletic Office jwichers@ohsd.net or drop off a copy to the Athletic Office. Contact the Athletic Office for additional questions (360) 279-5850.



CAPE Club is sponsoring a blood drive on November 20th from 8AM to 1PM in the OHHS library. Students 16 years or older that would like to donate can sign up during their lunch in the SUB November 12th through November 15th. First time donators need to have a parent sign the permission slip (available when you sign up). For any questions, please go see Ms. Olvera in A138. 



PTO NEWS

Each year OHHS celebrates its highest achieving students by awarding Academic Letters.  Earning an Academic Letter is similar to lettering in a sport, but awarded to those who have consistently received high grades. 
 
This year’s Academic Letter Ceremony will be Tuesday, November 19th at 6:30pm in the OHHS SUB.
 
To receive an Academic Letter, a student must have at least a 3.5 GPA in each of three consecutive trimesters.  Once the Academic Letter is received, students will be awarded Continuing Excellence bars for each additional trimester they achieve a 3.5 GPA.  Additionally, Academic Letter recipients will receive a Highest Honor “Lamp of Knowledge” pin for each trimester they achieve a 4.0 GPA.
 
Students (and their parents) who we plan to celebrate were notified on Monday afternoon by email or Parent Square!  If you believe you qualify, but have not been notified, please reach out to the OHHS PTO at ohhspto@gmail.com  NOTE:  OHHS does not have access to Running Start grades, thus Running Start students who believe they qualify should send their Running Start grades to the PTO.

Upcoming PTO Meeting: 
The OHHS Parent-Teacher Organization’s (PTO) monthly meeting is next Thursday, November 14th at 6pm, in the OHHS Counseling Center.  All OHHS PTO members or potential members are welcome.  For more information, please contact the PTO at:  ohhspto@gmail.com

Upcoming PTO Event: 
The OHHS PTO is hosting another “Paint and Sip” event. Come paint with OHHS parents and community members! A guest artist will guide each of us through creating our own Fall themed painting. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Invite your friends!
Details:  Saturday, Nov 16 at 2pm, at Sylvan Learning of Oak Harbor (380 SE Pioneer Way) To reserve your spot ($40/person), use this link:  https://square.link/u/OpV9wiNd
For questions, please contact the OHHS PTO Vice President, Dawn Schulz at dawnsdtbiz@frontier.com