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Friday Highlights

October 24, 2025

Friday HighlightsOctober 24, 2025

Mark your Calendar:

  • October 30: Premier Portrait Retakes for Underclassmen
  • November 3–7: Spirit Week
  • November 4: No School Election Day
  • November 7: Professional Learning - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
  • November 8: Homecoming Dance
  • November 12-13: Conferences - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.


Next Week’s Schedule at OHS:

Monday: A Day

Tuesday: B Day

Wednesday: A Day

Thursday: B Day

Friday: A Day
🕺🪩💃Save the Date - November 8th - Homecoming Dance

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 6:30-9:00 in the Oxford High School gymnasium. Please note that students may arrive no later than 6:45 p.m., and leave no earlier than 8:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for $30.00 and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks. Purchasing a ticket through MySchoolBucks indicates parent/guardian permission for their child to attend the dance and agreement to follow all school rules while on campus. In addition, a guest permission slip must be completed for any non-Oxford student attending, and is due by November 4. Tickets are now on sale and close on November 6.


The dress code for homecoming is semi-formal. Please note that no high-heeled shoes/pumps can be worn on the gym floor. We encourage students to wear sneakers or shoes with non-marking soles to avoid damaging the floor.

🎉 Spirit Week

Oxford High School’s Spirit Week will run from November 3 - November 7. During Spirit Week, students and staff are encouraged to show their school spirit by participating in themed dress-up days and activities. Here is the lineup for this year:


⭐Monday, 11/3: Dynamic Duo
⭐Tuesday, 11/4: NO SCHOOL / Election Day
⭐Wednesday, 11/5: Country vs. Country Club
⭐Thursday, 11/6: Anything But a Backpack
⭐Friday, 11/7: Wolverine Wear

📸Premier Portrait Retakes

Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 30. If you missed the original Picture Day, you can have your photo taken at that time as well!

  • To order photos online please visit: www.ctpremierphotos.com
  • Click on “To View and Order Photos”
  • Under private galleries enter: 6R5WP5EP
  • Click here for more info.

📘🧑‍🎓 Yearbook is collecting important Senior information:

  • A Parent Ad for your graduating Senior can be purchased through Jostens.com when you order your yearbook.

  • Seniors should submit their senior quotes by November 7th, baby photos and pet photos by December 5th through the assignment posted in the class of 2026 google classroom.

🌟Click Here to order a yearbook!

🍝 4th Annual Dining with our Military - Save the Date Friday Nov 7th!

Oxford Public Schools would like to invite our Military, Veterans & their families to enjoy a FREE ziti dinner & dessert!

📅Friday, November 7th

📍OHS Cafe

Please see attached flyer!

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OHS Athletics:

To view the list of athletic schedules, go to the OHS Website and select the tab for Athletics. Use the drop-down arrow and you will find schedules for each sport that is offered.


Jersey Mike’s Players of the Week

Congratulations to the following athletes for being selected as players of the week for their sport:

Owen Dyer

Kiley Harding

🧥Varsity Jackets: Varsity jackets are available to purchase through Hot Tops located in Shelton. Sample jackets are in the main office for students to try on for sizing. Be sure to take advantage of the samples in the office as ALL SALES ARE FINAL!


The online store deadline is Sunday, November 9 (11:59 p.m.) All orders will be fulfilled the week of December 8, 2025.

Click here to order!

Please be aware that this is the only time during the year to order varsity jackets, so do not miss the deadline date of November 9.


Note: If you have been awarded your varsity letter and wish to have it added to your jacket, mark your order YES for Varsity Letter and bring your letter to the main office by November 10. Please be sure your name is clearly marked on the outside envelope.

OHS Health Office:

As a friendly reminder from Nurse Dani, please log into your student’s PowerSchool account and sign off on the use of Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen and Tums if needed while in school. When you log into PowerSchool, go to forms and check off the boxes if you would like your child to receive any of these medications when in need. These medications may only be administered if the forms are completed on PowerSchool. Verbal permission is not accepted. Lastly, please forward your student’s Medication Administration and Asthma Action Plans. Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.


CT State law requires that all students in 10th grade have a physical assessment. This assessment serves to document adequate immunizations and any health issues that may impact your child while they attend school. The physical exam must be dated after January 01, 2025. The front of the HAR form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian. The second page must have all *asterisks areas completed.


As a friendly reminder your child must be fever free (without medication) and has not vomited within 24 hours before returning to school.

Early Dismissal Procedure:

A friendly reminder of our procedure for early dismissals:

1 - Early Dismissal Note: If your student needs to leave school early, please send them in with an early dismissal note. This allows us to give your student a dismissal pass, enabling them to sign out on their own. There is no need for you to come into the school.

2 - In-Person Pick-Up: If you need to pick up your student in person, please bring your driver’s license. You will need to complete the dismissal process through Securely Visitor for security purposes.

3 - Contact Information: Ensure that your contact information in Powerschool is up-to-date, including who is permitted to pick up your child.


We appreciate your cooperation in making the early dismissal process smooth and secure.

School Counseling Department School Counseling Department

Junior Parents:

Counselors started visiting Advisory groups to help students use SchooLinks to explore college and career options. Our Annual College Planning Night for Parents will take place in February (date TBD), and students will be asked to schedule their individual Junior Conferences next semester. Please view the suggested Junior Year Timeline for more details.


Senior Parents:

Transcript Request Form

Parents/guardians must complete the Digital Transcript Request Form in PowerSchool (found under the My Forms Section) for school counselors to send academic records to the colleges or universities listed in the student's SchooLinks account. This form only needs to be completed once.


Connecticut Application Fee Free Day

All five Connecticut State Universities will waive the application fee for students this fall: Southern- all of November; Eastern-now through November 15th, UConn- October 15th through November 1st, Western-now through November, Central-November 1st


State University of New York (SUNY) Free Application Window

Students can apply up to five SUNY schools with no application fee from October 20th to November 3rd.


Senior Conferences

Seniors are tasked to schedule a one-on-one conference with their counselor using our online appointment calendar by selecting the 45 minute time slot. Parents are welcome to attend.


College Rep Visits

College representatives will be visiting OHS throughout the fall. Juniors and seniors can view the schedule and register through their SchooLinks accounts.


Counseling Caseloads Counseling Caseloads

Mancinone:

Grade 9: A - C

Grade 10: A - C

Grade 11: A - C

Grade 12: A - C


Angeley:

Grade 9: D - L

Grade 10: D - M

Grade 11: D - M

Grade 12: D - L


McRae:

Grade 9: M - Z

Grade 10: N - Z

Grade 11: N - Z

Grade 12 M - Z


The counseling caseload by grade level (above) and links to book appointments (below).

Mancinone - https://calendar.app.google/EtkksyPUk4ZUaVKo7

Angeley - https://calendar.app.google/F21rojoZo4AF8d447

McRae - https://calendar.app.google/3mnufwcsCXqrgoL89

Support Services Spotlight Support Services Spotlight

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Red Ribbon Week


Next week we will be celebrating National Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest campaign designed to promote drug prevention awareness in an effort to support a substance-free lifestyle in schools and communities. The campaign reaches millions of young people and adults across the country.


It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drug use. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America.


This year’s theme, “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free,” emphasizes how every decision we make is a piece of a larger puzzle, and choosing a drug-free life is essential to solving it.

🎶 Important Updates for Choir, Band & Drama Families! 🎭

Please take a moment to review the calendar for important dates and details related to choir, band, and drama activities. It includes rehearsals, performances, and other key events you'll want to have on your radar.

Your support helps our students shine—thank you for staying informed!

🚑Oxford EMS Explorers

Interested in EMS & Public Safety? Join EMS Explorer Post 108! Ages 14+

📍Oxford EMS Headquarters - 484 Oxford Rd

📅 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7PM-9PM

Please see attached flyer for more information!

✔️A Note from the Registrars of Voters Office:

If you are a U.S. citizen and will be 18 years old on or before November 4, 2025, you are eligible to register and vote in the upcoming Municipal Election. Please see attached flyer for more information on how to register.

Booster Club

🐾 OHS Families!

The Booster Club is excited to support our students, teachers, arts, activities, and athletics. Thanks for being part of the Wolverine family!


🗓 Booster Club Meetings
Join us at 7:00 PM in the OHS Café:

  • Nov 5 | Dec 3

🎉 Upcoming Events

  • 🎃 Designer Purse Bingo – Oct 30 (sign up here)


🎭 Performing Arts

  • OMS Musical Alice in Wonderland – Oct 24 & 25


🏆 Senior Nights – Fall Season

  • Nov 14: Football & Cheer

🎄 Save the Date
Pizza with Santa & Festival of Trees – Dec 12 & 13


💙 Get Involved
Volunteer, share ideas, or become a member today: 2025 Membership

Thank you for your continued support—together we’ll make this year the best one yet!


Go Wolverines! 🐾

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From the Principal’s Office:

While it’s hard to believe, we’re already a quarter of the way through the 2025–2026 school year. A reminder that Quarter 1 grades close next Wednesday, October 29, and will be available to students and families in PowerSchool on November 5. To that end, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 12, from 12:00–2:00 p.m., and on Thursday, November 13, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.. Details on how to sign up for conferences will be shared with families next week.


Next Wednesday, October 29, OHS is excited to welcome Kendrick Moore, Assistant Director of Equity & Leadership at CAS-CIAC. Kendrick will speak to the student body about the pillars of leadership and success. We will follow a modified schedule to accommodate his presentation, which can be viewed HERE.


Beginning next week, OHS will start invoicing for Class Dues through MySchoolBucks. Class dues are $25 per year and help fund key student activities, including prom, senior cookout, senior picnic, and the purchase of caps and gowns. Directions on how to access MySchoolBucks and pay this year’s class dues will be included in next week’s newsletter.


Lastly, we’re looking forward to celebrating Halloween with our students and staff on Friday, October 31. Our Unified program will host a Haunted High School fundraiser during Flex period. For just $1, students can walk through the haunted house in the Auxiliary Gym. While costumes are encouraged, please remember they must be school-appropriate and comply with the OHS dress code. Costumes may not include masks that cover the face, weapons or weapon-like props, or anything that could be considered offensive, insensitive, or culturally inappropriate.


Enjoy the weekend, Wolverines,

Heather

Attachments:

  • Premier Portrait Retake Info
  • Dining with our Military
  • Varsity Jacket Order Info
  • Junior Timeline
  • Monthly Performing Arts Calendar
  • Oxford EMS Explorers
  • Voters Registration
  • Designer Purse Bingo


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