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Friday Highlights

February 20, 2026

Friday HighlightsFebruary 20, 2026

Mark your Calendar:

  • March 4: Conferences - Early Dismissal, 11am
  • March 5: Conferences - Early Dismissal, 11am
  • March 13: No School - Professional Learning
  • March 24: CT School Day SAT (Juniors)

Next Week’s Schedule at OHS:

Monday: B Day

Tuesday: A Day

Wednesday: B Day

Thursday: A Day

Friday: B Day


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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.


A reminder that OHS spring sports begin soon! In order to try-out, students must be registered on Final Forms, all parent forms and athlete forms must be completed and an updated physical (within 13 months) must be on file with our school nurse. Spring sport registration will close on March 13th to allow our athletic department enough time to medically clear athletes prior to the first day of try-outs. Please use the following link to register if you haven't already done so: https://oxford-ct.finalforms.com/

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 Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.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

Course Registration Process for the 2026-2027 School Year:

The Scheduling Portal in PowerSchool closed today. The OHS counselors individually met with students to review their course request. Parents must digitally approve their child’s course requests through the Parent PowerSchool Portal by completing the Parent Request Approval Form, located in the Forms section. No changes can be made after today! Students' future schedules will be withheld until the parent approve form is submitted. Please reach out to your child’s school counselor if you have any questions.


Junior Conferences:
Students may begin scheduling their conferences now through our calendar links during their free period. Appointments are listed as Post-Secondary Planning Conference and are scheduled for a 40 minute time slot. Parents are welcome to attend either virtually or in person. If a parent plans to attend, students should indicate this when scheduling the appointment.


Standardized Testing:

All Connecticut juniors will take the SAT during the school day on March 24, 2026. Only this test administration is FREE. No registration is required. Students who wish to take an additional Saturday SAT or an ACT exam can register directly through collegeboard.org or act.org. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school counselor.


Seniors:

Scholarships: All scholarships received by the OHS Counseling Department will be listed in SchooLinks. Students should check their SchooLinks accounts weekly throughout the winter and early spring for new opportunities.


  • The Connecticut Bar Foundation Essay Contest. $1000-$2000. Deadline 2/20/2026

  • College Board's Big Future Scholarship (National). $500-$40,000. Deadline 2/28/2026

  • New Haven County Tax Collectors' Scholarship. $500. Deadline 3/13/2026

  • Benevolent Order of the Elks Derby Lodge #571 Scholarship. $1000. Deadline 3/13/2026

  • The Todd Romagna Memorial Scholarship. Two at $1,000 each. Deadline: 3/15/2026

  • The Ansonia, Seymour, Oxford, Rotary Club Scholarship. Deadline 3/31/2026. Three at $1,000 each

  • The Vicky Soto Memorial Scholarship up to $12,000. Deadline: 4/1/2026

  • The David S. Miles American Legion Scholarship. $1,000. Deadline: 4/3/2026

  • Oxford High School Booster Club Scholarship - (1) $1,000, (8) $500 Deadline 4/4/2026

  • The Colleen Garofalo Memorial Scholarship - (1) $2,500 Deadline 4/10/2026

  • The Colleen Fries Memorial Scholarship 20 - (2) $2,500 Deadline 4/10/2026

  • The Odosia McEnerney Memorial Scholarship (4) $2,500 Deadline 4/10/2026

  • Oxford Greens Community Scholarship Application 2026. $1,000-$4,500 Deadline 4/13/2026

  • Oxford Greens Community Scholarship Trade School Application 2026 $1,000-$4,500 Deadline 4/13/2026

  • Milton Fisher Scholarship for Creativity and Innovation. $8,000-$20,000. Deadline 5/15/2026


*Please follow us on instagram @OXFORDHIGHSCHOOL_COUNSELING

Counseling Caseloads Counseling Caseloads

Mancinone:

Grade 9: A - C

Grade 10: A - C

Grade 11: A - C

Grade 12: A - C


Angeley (Ms Schwarz) :

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

Schwarz - https://calendar.app.google/CnpzgxXGqKqgfPyA7

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

Support Services Spotlight Support Services Spotlight

Helping Your Teen Build Healthy Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is how teens feel about themselves—their sense of worth, confidence, and belief in their abilities. Teens with healthy self-esteem are more likely to handle challenges, build positive friendships, and bounce back from setbacks. Those with low self-esteem may be overly self-critical, doubt their abilities, or feel they’re “not good enough.”


Where self-esteem comes from:

  • Adult influence: Parents, teachers, and coaches play a powerful role. Teens build confidence when adults notice effort, show patience with mistakes, and offer encouragement more often than criticism.
  • Peer experiences: Friendships, social dynamics, and bullying can strongly impact how teens see themselves.
  • Self-talk: The “voice inside their head” matters. Negative self-talk can lower confidence, while balanced, realistic thinking strengthens it.
  • Skill-building: Learning new skills—academically, socially, athletically, or creatively—helps teens feel capable and proud.


How parents can help:

  • Focus on effort and growth, not perfection. Encourage your teen to do their best and accept mistakes as part of learning.
  • Model positive self-talk. Help them reframe harsh thoughts into constructive ones.
  • Encourage healthy friendships. Support relationships where your teen feels respected and accepted.

  • Set realistic goals together. Help them create a plan, track progress, and celebrate small wins.
  • Highlight positives daily. Ask, “What went well today?” to build awareness of successes.
  • Promote kindness and service. Volunteering or helping others builds confidence and a sense of purpose.

With consistent support, teens can develop resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of self-worth. OHS support staff are here to assist your teens in improving their self-esteem.

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

Please take a moment to review the attached 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!

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:

  • Wed, Mar 4, 2026

  • Wed, Apr 1, 2026

  • Wed, May 6, 2026

  • Wed, Jun 3, 2026


🎉 Upcoming Events

Baseball - Dine In/Out - Feb 12


OHS Swim Trivia Night – Join the Fun!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb 21st, and join us at the Riverside Firehouse for an evening of trivia and fun!

  • When: Doors open at 6 PM

  • Where: Riverside Firehouse (151 Coppermine Rd, Oxford, CT 06478)

  • Cost: $25 per person (includes 4 exciting rounds of trivia!)

  • Details: Light refreshments provided, BYOB. Must be 21 or older to attend.


All proceeds will benefit the OHS Swim Team. Space is limited, so don't wait— to secure your spot!


Bring your brainpower and your friends for a night of friendly competition. We can’t wait to see you there!


Any questions please contact Amy Blackwell (amylegg423@gmail.com)


All proceeds will benefit the OHS Swim Team. Space is limited, so don't wait—

https://bit.ly/2026OHSBOYSSWIMTRIVIA


🎓 OHS Booster Club Scholarship – Now Accepting Applications! 🎓


The Oxford High School Booster Club is awarding one(1) $1,000 scholarship and eight (8) $500 scholarships to eligible OHS seniors. The 2026 scholarship theme is Community Service – Improving the Lives of Others. Applications must be postmarked or submitted by April 4, 2026. Visit oxfordhighschoolboosterclubct.com for full details and application materials. See attached flyer!


💙Support Oxford High School Booster Club — Vote with Ion Bank!💙


The Ion Bank Foundation’s Community Awards Program is now open, and the Oxford High School Booster Club is honored to be participating as an enrolled non-profit!


Here’s how you can help — at no cost to you:

✅Every Ion Bank customer receives one FREE vote

💵For each vote cast, the Ion Bank Foundation donates $25 to the selected non-profit

With over 250 non-profits participating and up to $100,000 in donations available, every single vote truly makes a difference for our students and programs.

✅Cast Your Vote Today

If you're an Ion Bank customer click below to place your vote — it only takes a minute and has a meaningful impact!


Thank you for supporting Oxford High School and helping our Booster Club continue to support our students, teams, and community.

https://cap.ionbank.com/CAP/Vote.aspx?ID=379


🏀✨ The Harlem Wizards are coming to Oxford — and it’s for a great cause! ✨🏀

The Harlem Wizards are coming to Oxford for an exciting night of basketball and community fun! They will take on the Oxford Magic, a team made up of staff from all four Oxford schools. This event is a fundraiser supporting the OHS Boys Basketball Team and the OHS Booster Club.


The game will be held on Saturday, March 28, at Oxford High School, located at 61 Quaker Farms Road, Oxford, CT. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the game begins at 7:00 PM.

Advance ticket prices:

  • Student: $25
  • General Admission: $30
  • Courtside: $60 (limited availability)


Courtside tickets include a private meet and greet with the Harlem Wizards, souvenirs, a Courtside Plus pass, a color team photo, and a $10 merchandise gift card for adults. A $1.99 online processing fee per ticket applies, and tickets will be scanned at the door.

Tickets can be purchased online at:
https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/oxfordct03-28-26-07-00pm/


Go Wolverines! 🐾

Oxford Babe Ruth Baseball

⚾ Baseball registration is officially OPEN! Sign up now for the upcoming season and don’t miss our Winter Clinic—perfect for sharpening skills before Opening Day. Spots are limited! See attached flyers for more information!


Oxford Babe Ruth Diamond Dreamers (Ages 2-3)

Oxford Babe Ruth Cal Ripken (Ages 2-15)

Baseball Winter Clinic

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From the Principal’s Office:

Oxford High School will hold spring Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 4 and March 5, 2026. These conferences provide a wonderful opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teachers to discuss their academic progress and any questions or concerns you may have specific to their performance in class.


Parent-Teacher Conferences will be offered on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and on Thursday, March 5, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Each conference is 10-minutes in length and you can choose to see as many of your child’s teachers as you deem appropriate.


Conferences can be scheduled online through PowerSchool. The window to sign up begins on Monday, February 23 at 8:00 a.m., and ends on Monday, March 2 at 8:00 a.m. For directions on how to sign up, please click HERE. Additionally, if you need to cancel a conference once the scheduling window has closed, please contact your student’s teacher directly.


Please note that both Parent-Teacher conference dates will be early release days and students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m.


Enjoy the weekend, Wolverines,


Heather

Attachments:

  • Monthly Performing Arts Calendar
  • 2026 Diamond Dreamers
  • 2026 Oxford Babe Ruth Baseball Registration
  • Baseball Winter Clinic
  • Oxford Little League Softball Winter Clinic
  • Harlam Wizards
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