The Quaker Gazette

• Counselors met with all ninth and tenth graders to review/update course requests for next year. Students have until June 1st to make changes to their requests.

• All students in the high school have access to Scoir, an online college and career tool. Your student is able to use Scoir from any computer with internet access once their account is activated. Most students activated their accounts this fall. However, if your child does not have an account and would like one, please have them contact their school counselor. Scoir contains helpful information for all students and will be used throughout high school to assist students with their post-graduation planning.

• 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.

• The School Counseling Department recently delivered information through an assembly to all juniors. It consisted of a review of graduation requirements and an introduction to the college process. As a follow-up, we will be meeting individually with each student to go over course selections for their senior year and to discuss their specific post-high school plans in more detail. At that meeting, they will be shown a copy of their transcript listing the courses taken, final grades, and credits from grades 9 through 10. For a detailed breakdown of the college application process, please click HERE.

• Students and families are invited to join SUNY representatives for an in-person College Fair designed to provide information and answer questions about the college search process and all that is available to undergraduates at The State University of New York. The event will take place at SUNY Brockport from 6 PM to 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Register here: https://engage.suny.edu/portal/suny_college_fairs

• The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for the 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 academic year. Click here for more information.

• 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.

• Check out the School Counseling page of the high school website. It includes a variety of resources for students and parents.

• Save the date - Financial Aid Night for Parents of Juniors will be held on Thursday, May 7th at 7 PM in the High School Commons.

Hi OPHS Families! As we head into the end of the school year, the PTO still needs help with supporting receptions, BBQs, picnics, and parties. Please check out all the sign up links below to find out how you can help. Any amount of help is greatly appreciated!

On May 20th, the PTO will be hosting the Underclass Awards Reception. This is a very large event that benefits many students. Check out the link below to donate.

Underclass Awards Reception Donations Sign up link

Newly added is the sign up for volunteers and donations for the annual Senior Picnic. You don’t have to be a parent of a Senior to help. Check it out!

****Important Senior Sign Fundraiser information****

If you ordered a sign for your Senior, pick up is during the BBQ on May 19th between 12:00pm and 6:00pm. Signs will be available at the Freeman Entrance. A limited number of signs will be available to purchase if you missed out on the presale, on a first come first served basis. Thank you to all who ordered!

The Post Prom Party Tickets are on sale now! The PTO has a fabulous night planned with tons of fun activities, food, and prizes! Seniors will get a chance to win $2026! Get your ticket today!!!

Post Prom Party Ticket Link

The PTO also needs your help to make this night a success! You don’t have to be a parent of a senior to help. Parents of underclass students are encouraged to help out and see what the night is all about. Click the link below to Volunteer - many shifts are available for setting up or for the event itself. There’s another link to sign up to donate food and drinks. Thank you all who have signed up already!

Post Prom Volunteer Sign up link

Post Prom Donation Sign up link

The BBQ and Krispy Kreme fundraiser to benefit Post Prom needs volunteers to make this work! Please click the link below to sign up. Everyone is welcome to help! Also Presale is going on now! See the flyer to order.

Please join us for the May Post Prom meeting Monday May 18th at 7:00pm in the library (note the time change) and the PTO meeting Monday May 18th at 6:00pm in the library (note the time change). Everyone is welcome!