Friday Highlights

Mark your Calendar:

September 26: Professional Development Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
September 30: Financial Aid Parent Virtual Presentation - 6:00 p.m
October 4: Community Flu Clinic
October 10: Professional Development Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
October 13: Columbus Day - No School for Staff/Students

Next Week’s Schedule at OHS:

Monday: A Day

Tuesday: B Day

Wednesday: A Day

Thursday: B Day

Friday: A Day

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.

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 Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.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: As we start the new school year, we want to remind you of the procedure for early dismissals:

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.

Introduction to SchooLinks

We are excited to introduce SchooLinks, our new college and career readiness platform! SchooLinks helps students explore and plan for their futures by offering engaging tools and resources that support career, college, and life readiness. This week, students were instructed to create a parent access code and share it with you. Please see the attached letter for more details.

Parent College Information Night

Thank you to everyone who attended our College Process evening. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available on our website if you were unable to attend. We will be hosting a Junior Parent evening to review the college process in February. The counselors will be presenting to the Junior class next week a suggested Junior timeline. A copy of the timeline is attached.

Financial Aid Parent Virtual Presession

On Tuesday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m., we will host a virtual Financial Aid Parent Presession via Google Meet: Meeting ID meet.google.com/wox-ipzf-wmm.

Lewis DeLuca from Southern Connecticut State University will review important updates and walk families through the financial aid process.

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.

Freshman Conferences

School counselors will begin meeting with freshmen this month to introduce ourselves and check in on their transition to high school.

Common Application Support

Counselors will be available in the LMC during the FLEX periods to provide support.

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.

AP Exam Registration

Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses must join their AP Classroom on College Board. Parents can log into MySchoolBucks now to select their child’s AP exam(s) by choosing the enrolled subject(s). Please note: the balance will currently appear as $0. Invoices will be sent on November 3, with payment due by November 14. The exam fee is $110 per exam. For more details, please see the attached letter.

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

National Attendance Awareness Month

September is recognized as National Attendance Awareness month. Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic and future success. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a crucial role in making sure students get to school every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and in their future careers.

Did You Know?

By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.
Missing 10%, or 2 days a month, over the course of the school year, can affect a student’s academic success.
Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, or facing some other difficulty.

What Can You Do?

Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day.
Help your children maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
Try not to schedule dental and non-urgent related medical appointments during the school day.
If your children must stay home because they are sick, make sure they have asked teachers for resources and materials to make up for the missed learning time in the classroom.
Monitor your teen’s academic progress and seek help from teachers or support staff when necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
Encourage your child to join meaningful after-school activities, including sports and clubs.
Support your students if you notice signs of anxiety, and if needed, seek advice from your school or health provider

For more helpful tips on helping your child improve their attendance, visit Attendance Works at www.attendanceworks.org.

📸 Ordering Information for School Pictures!

If you didn’t receive the mailing on how to order your students' school pictures, please see attached flyer! Please note, ordering ends on 9/24!

Help Make Oxford’s Trails Accessible for "EveryBODY" – YCC Crowdfunding Campaign Now Live!

Oxford High School's Youth Conservations Corp and Town of Oxford’s Conservation Commission have launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the YCC Summer Trail Crew Internship Program. This year’s focus is making our existing trails more accessible for a variety of adaptive uses. These trails are located across from Oxford High School in the Moose Hill Family Area and Rockhouse East.

These upgrades will enhance access for the Unified Sports program and the broader community.

✅Sustainable CT will match donations up to $6,000 — if we reach 60 donors!
🎥A past campaign led to a CPTV feature, now viewable on our Patronicity page.
📆Campaign runs through mid-October

Please see the attached flyer for more info and a QR code to donate.

🎶 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!

😷Community Flu Clinic @ OHS – Hosted by Housatonic Valley Health District

Housatonic Valley Health District is hosting a Community Flu Clinic to provide convenient access to flu vaccinations for all members of the community.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 4th
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Oxford High School 61 Quaker Farms Road, Oxford, CT 06478

This clinic is open to the public and is a great opportunity to protect yourself, your family, and our community from the flu this season.

➡️ To sign up, please visit: https://forms.office.com/r/Y0gnaYNqce

Stay healthy and safe—get your flu shot!

✔️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

🎉Welcome Back to School, OHS Families! 🎉

The Booster Club is excited to kick off another great year supporting 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:

Oct 1 | Nov 5 | Dec 3

🎉 Upcoming Events

Girls Swim & Dive Car Wash – Sept 20
Girls Swim & Dive - Dine out at Oxford House Tavern - Sept 23
🎃 Designer Purse Bingo – Oct 30 (sign up here)

👕 Spirit Wear Alert
The OHS Apparel Store is open! Shop hoodies, tees & more ➡️ Store Link
⏰ Closes Sat, Sept 28 @ midnight!

🎭 Performing Arts

OMS Musical Alice in Wonderland – Oct 24 & 25
OHS Fall Play Checking In – Nov 21 & 22

📣🏈 ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS! 🏈📣

The Oxford High School Drama Club is giving you the chance of a lifetime…

🎟 NY Giants vs San Francisco 49ers
📅 Sunday, November 2, 2025

✨ Raffle Tickets: $10 each or 3/$25
✨ Drawing Date: October 20, 2025

🏆 Winner Receives:
✔️ 2 Tickets (Section 250B, Row 12)
✔️ Parking Pass
✔️ Exclusive Postgame Field Experience

🔥 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to cheer on the Giants AND support our amazing students!

👉 To purchase:
Venmo OHS Booster Club @Bob-Sterclub
(Include “giants” + your phone number in the comments)

🏆 Senior Nights – Fall Season

Oct 7: Cross Country | Oct 8: Girls Soccer | Oct 10: Swim & Dive
Oct 17: Boys Soccer | Oct 20: Volleyball
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! 🐾

From the Principal’s Office:

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for last night’s Meet the Teacher event! We appreciate you taking the time to connect with our teachers and staff, learn more about our programs, and show your support for your student’s success. Your partnership plays a vital role in building a positive, engaging school community, and we are truly grateful for your continued involvement.

As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, Oxford High School is currently in the Self-Reflection stage of our NEASC Accreditation process. To prepare for the Collaborative Conference scheduled for March 16–17, 2026, all students, families, and faculty will be asked to complete surveys that provide valuable feedback on our strengths and areas for growth.

Every student will complete the survey during Advisory.
Parents/guardians can click HERE to access the Family Survey link.
The survey takes about 10 minutes. We ask that each family submit only one survey, even if you have multiple children at OHS.
The survey can be completed on a computer, tablet, or phone.

Attention Junior & Senior Drivers: Beginning Monday, September 29, we will start checking for parking tags. If you still need to complete a parking application, please do so as soon as possible by logging into PowerSchool. Payments must be submitted through MySchoolBucks. All vehicles parked on campus must display a parking permit on the rearview mirror. Please see Mrs. Miller in the main office with any parking-related questions.

Looking Ahead: Homecoming 2025
Please mark your calendars! More details will be shared as the dates approach: