The Quaker Gazette
September 13, 2025
Homecoming 2025
Junior & Senior Girls
The registration for the Homecoming Flag Football game is in the Parent Portal. The last day to sign up is Monday Sept. 8. See Mr. Botticelli with any questions.
Homecoming Information
Have you ordered your 2025/26 Yearbook yet?
Any questions, please contact us a ophsyearbook@opschools.org
OPHS School Counseling News
September Information
The Western New York Collegiate Consortium of Disability Advocates will be hosting a college night for students with disabilities interested in learning about the transition from high school to college. The event will take place at Daemen University on October 28th, 2025. Colleges and agencies that support this transition across the state will present valuable information. Please visit the WNYCCDA website for details and registration information.
OPHS is a test center for the October ACT, November SAT, May SAT, and June ACT. The deadline for the October ACT is September 12th. The deadline for the November SAT is October 24th. Please visit the ACT and SAT websites for details and registration information.
During September and October, the High School Counselors are meeting with seniors for their Senior Check-In to discuss post-high school plans. Options including college, trades, military, and employment are discussed.
College Application season is underway! Students must fill out a Transcript Request Form for each college application completed. Please give your teachers and counselors at least two weeks notice when requesting transcripts and letters of recommendations. Common deadlines and Transcript Request Form due dates can be found here on the School Counseling page of the high school website.
College applications to SUNY schools will be free October 20th to November 3rd. Don’t miss out!
Parents of seniors, please encourage your student to be aware of the following college application deadlines:
Transcript Request Forms must be turned in to the school counselor by October 20 for a November 1 application deadline.
Transcript Request Forms must be turned in to the school counselor by October 31 for a November 15 deadline.
Transcript Request Forms must be turned in to the school counselor by November 17 for a December 1 deadline.
Transcript Request Form must be turned in to the school counselor by December 12 for a January 1 deadline.
Transcript Request Form must be turned in to the school counselor by December 19 for a January 15 deadline.
The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open for current seniors interested in applying for financial aid for college on October 1st. It is recommended that the FAFSA be completed as soon as possible after October 1st. Visit https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support for more information.
Throughout the fall semester, many college representatives visit OPHS. When students meet with these representatives, not only are they learning about the institutions, but they are also meeting with a person who may review their college applications. Keep in mind that "demonstrated interest" is a factor some colleges use when making admissions decisions. We highly encourage Juniors and Seniors to meet with the college representatives. Many visits are virtual and will occur after the school day, starting at 2 pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursday visits will be in-person and will take place in room 150. More information can be found here.
The High School Counseling department hosts a Google Classroom for each grade level. Ask your child to login 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.
OPHS PTO News
Hello OPHS Families! If you haven’t checked out the PTO Welcome Back Packet yet, click on this link below to learn about what the PTO does, how you can help, and other important PTO information.
Have you become a member of the PTO yet? If not, click the link below to become a member. Membership is just $7 and you will have access to the directory and get important communications about PTO meetings and upcoming events.
Do you like to stay connected on social media? Join the OPHS PTO Facebook page!
The Homecoming events will be here soon! The PTO helps out at the dance by volunteering at the Coat Check and serving refreshments. Snack donations are also needed. Please see the link below to help out. Thank you in advance!
Homecoming Volunteer/Donations Sign Up
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Please stop by the PTO table before Open House!
Representatives will be there starting at 6:00pm to answer questions and process memberships. Become a PTO member! No pressure to help out or attend meetings. Your $7.00 helps to support all students at OPHS. Cash, Check, and Credit Card will be accepted.
Informational flyers about membership will be available during open house
at the PTO table as well.
OP Community Education
The next 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course will be held on the following dates at the Orchard Park High School:
Monday & Wednesday, October 6 & 8 from 6:30-9:00pm.
You must attend both evenings, be 16 or older and have a valid NYS Learner’s Permit. There is a $40.00 fee. Sign up and pay online at www.opschools.org/communityed or register in person at the Community Education Office (cash or make checks payable to Orchard Park Central School District). Call 209-6295 for more information.
