OAKS Newsletter 2025/2026
News & Information for Oak Hill Middle/High Families
Important Dates
- November 5 - Senior Parent Meeting w/Mrs. Donley - 6:00 PM
- November 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 6 - Winter Sports Picture Day
- November 7 - No Students/Staff In-Service Day
- November 11 - Veterans Day Assembly
- November 17 - American Red Cross Blood Drive
- November 17 - Sophomores Visit Buckeye Hills Career Center
- November 24 - November Growing Oaks Food Giveaway PM
- November 26 - December 1 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 2 - Students Return
Thankful November
As we step into November, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for our incredible school community. This time of year reminds us to pause and appreciate the many things we are thankful for — our dedicated teachers and staff, our hardworking students, and our supportive families who partner with us each day to make our school a wonderful place. It is great to be an Oak!!!
As always, thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and families for your continuous support and partnership. We greatly appreciate your support and your communication. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
ACADEMIC CORNER
Second Grading Period
October 20th, 2025 - January 9th, 2026
First Grading Period Reports have been mailed.
Students should have access to check their own Progress Book. Please direct them to their Advisory teachers if they need assistance.
Please be sure to check your student's Progress Book account to monitor their academic progress. Parents can also sign up for their student's Google Classrooms to receive notifications when assignments are posted.
Students and parents can access Progress Book to review grades and missing assignments.
Please do not hesitate to email your child's teacher if you have any questions. You can email staff directly by locating the staff member's name on the following website.
http://www.oakhill.k12.oh.us/district/staff-directory
If you have any questions regarding your student's academic progress, please contact to OHMS/HS office.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Family Engagement - November 6th
Student Rewards
Absences - Miss A Day, Miss A Lot
If your child needs to be absent, please verify the absence with the front office.
Call the front office at 740-682-7055 to report an absence.
Send a doctor's excuse for excused absence or have them faxed to 740-682-6075.
CELEBRATING STUDENTS
National Honors Society Food Drive
Growing Oaks Holiday Giveaway Cereal Drive
Oak Hill Media Team
Check this out!!!
OAKS Notes
Veterans Day 2025
Red Cross Blood Drive
Drug Free Clubs of America
All High School students have the option to sign up to be a part of Oak Hill's Chapter of Drug Free Clubs of America.
Testing date at Oak Hill is Wednesday, October 8th.
STAFF SHOUT-OUT
Halloween was a great time here at OHMS/HS. The hallways and Advisory classroom doors look great!!!
AROUND THE SCHOOL
Student Devices
Students are responsible for charging their laptops nightly.
Students should bring their laptop to school each day.
Students are asked to check their Progress Book account in Advisory classes to keep track of their grades and assignments.
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up
- Students being dropped off at school in the mornings, should be dropped off in the bottom, student parking lot.
- Afternoon student pick-up is also in the bottom, student parking lot.
Cellphone Policy
- The OHMS/HS Cellphone Policy is still in place for the 2025/2026 school year.
- A copy of the policy can be found our your Final Forms account.
OHMS/HS Drink/Bottle Policy
Student beverage containers, for example - water bottles, must be made of clear plastic material, should not exceed 32 ounces, must have a screw-on cap, and must only contain water (no additives).
This policy helps maintain classroom cleanliness, prevents spills, minimizes classroom disruptions, and ensures that all contents are visible for safety reasons.
Water only - no juice, sodas, coffee, energy drinks, or teas.
There are water refilling stations located on both the middle school and high school sides of the building that all students can access.
Students will have access to purchase drinks through the OHMS/HS Cafeteria and drink machines during lunch and are to remain in the cafeteria.
Flavored drinks may be brought for lunch time only and are to remain in the cafeteria.
Final Forms for 2025/2026 School Year
Have you completed FinalForms for your student this year? All students and parents need to complete FinalForms.
The District has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service which allows parents to complete and sign enrollment, academic, and athletic forms.
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
OAKS Advisory
OAKS 101/Advisory is returning to every students' schedule. We look forward to continuing the support for each student in Advisory classes.
Reminder that all students have the following in Advisory.
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are Academic days.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays are Social and Emotional support days.
Character Strong - Family Dare
OAKS After School
November Schedule
RESOURCES & REMINDERS
Students can also access their grade with Progress Book. Students and parents can check with Mrs. Crabtree for assistance.
School Alerts & Messages
Helpful Links for Parents and Families
- Cafeteria Menus - http://www.oakhill.k12.oh.us/schools/middle-high/cafeteria
- Cafeteria Payment Center - https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56253/
- Academic Calendar - http://www.oakhill.k12.oh.us/district/school-calendar