The Quaker Gazette
February 28, 2026
DON'T MISS OUT! HAPPENING TODAY!!
February Students of the Month
Congratulations to this month's OPHS Students of the Month! Job well done!
Need A Reason To Pamper Yourself?
Support Cosmetology students and treat yourself! Clinics at the Hewes, Ormsby, LoGuidice, and Carrier Educational Centers offer hair, nail, and skincare services.
Hewes - Thursdays at 12 PM
Ormsby - Thursdays & Fridays from 8–10 AM
LoGuidice - by appointment
Carrier - select dates from February through May 1
For more information on each clinic, visit https://www.e2ccb.org/news/hands-on-learning-cosmetology-students-offer-community-salon-services/
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
Have You Ordered Your 2025/26 Yearbook Yet?
Any questions, please contact us a ophsyearbook@opschools.org
✅ Make a plan that works for YOU.
✅ Do the FAFSA.
✅ Get the money you need for college.
This is your future—get started at https://bit.ly/DoTheFAFSA
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Employment Opportunities
There are none this week.
OPHS School Counseling News
February Information
College Night will take place Thursday, February 26th at 7pm in the OPHS Commons. Students (and parents) from all grade levels are encouraged to attend to hear from college admissions officers on a variety of topics related to the college admissions process. This event is a “must'' for any junior planning on applying to college in the fall of their senior year.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for the 2025-2026 academic year. All students attending college in Fall 2026 and their parents need to complete the FAFSA. Click here for more information.
The NYS TAP application is open for the 2025-2026 academic year. Click here for more information.
OPHS is a test center for the October ACT, November SAT, May SAT, and June ACT. Please visit the ACT and SAT websites for details and registration information.
Students attended a scheduling assembly on January 8th and learned how to enter their course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Students need to submit their course requests through their student portal by the end of the day on Wednesday, January 14th. Counselors will be meeting with students individually to review/update requests starting on Wednesday, January 28th. Students have until June 1st to make changes to their requests.
The High School Counseling Department hosts a Google Classroom for each grade level. Ask your child to log in and check out the latest announcements.
OPHS PTO News
OPHS PTO Open Positions 2026-2027
Hello! Please consider helping with the High School PTO next year. Here is the list of open PTO positions. This list includes Chairs needed for events and Representatives needed for committees. There are a certain number of slots available for the committees. If you're interested in chairing an event you don’t have to do it alone. Feel free to ask a friend and chair the event together. The deadline for nominations is May 1st 2026. Email Jen Domzalski @ jmdomzalski@hotmail.com if you are interested in a position.
These positions are a 2 year term:
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Nominating Chair
BET (Building Effectives Team) Representative - 1 position
STAP-Comm (Students, Teachers, and Parents) Representative- 2 positions - 1 Rep must be a member of SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association)
ILC (Instructional Learning Council) Representative - 1 position
New Student/Freshman Orientation Chair
Staff Appreciation Lunch Chair
Science Honor Society Induction Reception Chair
These positions are 1 year:
Senior Class Assistant - 2-3 positions
Post Prom Coordinators - 2 positions
For more information regarding the duties and responsibilities of each Chair or Representative, please follow this link to read descriptions of each.
OPHS PTO Chair Descriptions Link
Feel free to reach out to the PTO President Jen Domzalski at jmdomzalski@hotmail.com for more information as well. Thank you!
Coming up next week is the Red Robin fundraiser for Post Prom - Check it out!
OPSEPTSA
Our remaining meetings this year will be:
2/25/2026
3/18/2026
4/22/2026
5/20/2026
6/17/2026
Website
Facebook page
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https://www.instagram.com/opseptsa?igsh=dHBhajY5OHpvejJm
Best,
Orchard Park Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association
Orchard Park, NY 14127 | opseptsa.org
Community Education
5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
New drivers must complete this course (or a New York State approved Driver Education Course) before they can schedule their driving test for their driver’s license. You must attend both evenings, be 16 or older and bring your valid NYS Learner’s Permit to class.
Cost: $40
When: Tuesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 12
High School Room 113
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Evan DeWald
Register online at www.opschools.org/communityed
SAT Prep Course
Orchard Park Community Education will be accepting registrations for the SAT Prep Course. There will be no refunds after classes begin. The course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
One evening will cover math, the other verbal. Classes will begin the week of March 23rd and end April 30th. There will be no class during spring recess, 4/6-4/10. The exam will be May 2nd at the High School. Registration for this course is through Community Education. Students register for the exam on-line at www.collegeboard.com.
Cost: $165
Instructors: OP Teachers
When: Select One: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs (5 Weeks) 7:00-9:00pm
(Room assignments will be posted on the first day of class on the door of the Community Education Office located off the HS cafeteria, formerly the location of the Vault Student Bank.) Fee includes SAT Review book.
Please bring your chromebooks to class.
Register online at www.opschools.org/communityed