2026-2027 OLMC HS Family Update

Dear High School Students & Families,

This is an exciting week at Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School! We are looking forward to welcoming middle school students and families to our Open House on Sunday from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. We will also host a special hour from 9:00–10:00 AM exclusively for current OLMC 8th grade students and families. If you have a current 7th or 8th grader, we hope you have registered to attend, and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

We are also excited for the Homecoming Classic Varsity Football game against Archbishop Curley on Saturday at 3:00 PM at Under Armour Stadium. We hope to see many of our students and families there cheering on the Cougars!You can register for free tickets HERE.

Please be aware that road work will be taking place on Seaford Avenue over the next several weeks. During this time, parking may be limited or prohibited in certain areas. Please pay close attention to all posted signs. Students should park in the school parking lot in the rows closest to the grass soccer field.

As we enter our eighth week of classes, this is also a good time to remind families of several important school procedures:

1. Late Arrivals and Absences
   Students who arrive late to school or are absent must provide a note or have a parent/guardian email Mrs. Pavao at tpavao@olmcmd.org.

2. Early Dismissals
   If your student needs to leave school early, please notify Mrs. Pavao at tpavao@olmcmd.org or have your student bring a note to the Main Office that morning. This allows us to provide the student with a pass in advance and helps us avoid interrupting instruction to locate students during class.

3. Meeting with Teachers or Administrators
   Parents and guardians who would like to meet with a teacher or administrator are asked to schedule an appointment in advance. You may contact Mrs. Pavao at tpavao@olmcmd.org for assistance or reach out directly to the teacher or administrator. Unscheduled visits can be disruptive to the school day, as teachers are often teaching and administrators may be meeting with students, families, or staff. We are always happy to address questions or concerns and will work with families to schedule a mutually convenient time to speak by phone, email, or in person.

4. Student Devices
   All students are required to have a working computer with them each school day. If a student's device is not working, a loaner computer may be borrowed from the Main Office for $10 per day, which will be billed through FACTS. Students who arrive to class without a working device and have not secured a loaner before the school day begins may receive a detention. Having a functioning device each day is a student responsibility outlined in our Student & Family Handbook and is essential for participation in instruction.

Please remember that our Winter Dress Code will begin on November 1. Please refer to page 37 of the Student & Family Handbook for complete guidelines. You can also find an excerpt of the winter dress code for both ladies and gentlemen from the handbook HERE.

Finally, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting an NYC Bus trip to see the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes on Monday, December 7. We can take up to 45 students and 7 chaperones. All students and chaperones must pay for their ticket which includes round trip coach bus transportation, dinner, and your ticket to the show! To get more information and to sign up, click HERE by October 30!

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Marc Parisi

OPEN HOUSE TOUR GUIDES: We are on our way to 50 tour guides! We would like to commit to having an individual student tour guide for each family that comes to our Open House on Sunday, October 25. Students would need to be here from 8:30AM until 12:00PM. We will feed students who are here serving as a tour guide. Additionally, those students who sign up as tour guides will also be able to participate in our fun HSPT 8th Grade Celebration Day on Tuesday, November 17th. Those students will miss 8th and 9th periods on November 17 to help run fun games and activities for the 8th graders who completed the HSPT test that morning. We have about a dozen more spots remaining! Students who are interested in serving as a tour guide should sign up HERE.

NYC BUS TRIP: Register your spot for the Radio City Rockettes/Musical trip on December 7, 2026. We will meet at school at 6:45am and return by 10pm. Ticket cost is $250 and will be billed through FACTS. By signing up for a spot, you are agreeing to allow the school to bill your FACTS account. The ticket cost includes coach bus transportation, dinner at an NYC Pizza Restaurant, and your ticket for Radio City Musical. Please reach out to Mrs. Long (rlong@olmcmd.org) or Ms. Tiger (ltiger@olmcmd.org). Once registered, a permission slip is required and will be sent to students in homeroom. Parents are welcome to join as chaperones. Parents must pay for their ticket and please indicate chaperone or student on the form. Sign up HERE by October 30! Click HERE to view the information slide.

CONSTRUCTION: Road work is happening for the next several weeks on Seaford Avenue. Please be aware that parking may be limited or not allowed. Please pay attention to all posted signs. Students should be parking in the school parking lot in the rows closest to the grass soccer field.

HALLOWEEN: We will allow students and faculty to wear costumes to school on Friday, October 30, for Halloween. Students should NOT wear crocks or flip flops. Students are encouraged to wear sneakers or dress shoes only. Students may wear hats but should not wear any other head coverings, masks, hoods, or anything that covers your face in any way. Students may wear jeans or sweatpants as part of their costume. Students should remember to make sure costumes are appropriate for a catholic school environment. Please see Mr. Naunton or Mr. Jackson with any questions about costumes prior to October 30. Detention will be issued to students who do not follow guidelines.

COLLEGE VISIT THIS WEEK: Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to meet with Seton Hill University on Thursday, October 22 during lunch. Please encourage your student to stop by, ask questions, and learn about academic programs, campus life, admissions, and scholarships! These visits are a great way to explore options and make connections with college reps!