Friday Highlights

Mark your Calendar:

January 13-16: Early Dismissal 11am - Midterm Exams
January 16: Early Dismissal 11am - Professional Development
January 19: Martin Luther King Day - No School

Next Week’s Schedule at OHS:

Monday: A Day

Tuesday: Midterms 1b & 2b

Wednesday: Midterms 1a & 2a

Thursday: Midterms 3b & 4b

Friday: Midterms 3a & 4a

📘🧑‍🎓 Yearbook is collecting important Senior information:

Seniors are encouraged to check Google Classroom for important yearbook updates.
A Parent Ad for your graduating Senior can be purchased through Jostens.com when you order your yearbook. Ads are available to purchase through 1/31!
Yearbooks are on sale and have now increased to $80. Pre-orders close on 2/20, and availability is not guaranteed after that date. Click Here to order a yearbook!

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 Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.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

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.

Juniors:

Save the Date: February 4th for our Parent College Information Evening

Please join the School Counseling Department for our College Information Session at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. We strongly encourage students to attend with their parents/guardians if possible. During this session, we will review our program’s procedures, policies, strategies, and resources to help make the college application process as smooth and successful as possible.

Junior Conferences:
Formal 40-minute post-secondary planning conferences will open next semester, and parents are encouraged to attend. Students will be prompted to schedule these meetings through our online calendar links.

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.

Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship Application. At least $7,000. Deadline. 4/6/2026 See attached Press Release
The Legacy Award (National). $4,000. Deadline 2/2/2026
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
Milton Fisher Scholarship for Creativity and Innovation. $8,000-$20,000. Deadline 5/15/2026

*Please follow us on instagram @OXFORDHIGHSCHOOL_COUNSELING

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

As the New Year begins, many people feel pressure to set big resolutions: be happier, less stressed, more motivated. While well-intentioned, these goals can sometimes feel overwhelming or unrealistic. The Support Services Team encourages goal-setting that is intentional, flexible, and compassionate.

Instead of focusing on perfection, try setting small, achievable goals that support your well-being. Ask yourself:

What is one habit I can work on this week?
What support do I need to reach this goal?
How will I respond if I have a setback?

Remember, progress is not linear, and setbacks are part of growth—not failure. Whether your goal is improving mental health, building confidence, or creating healthier routines, taking one step at a time can lead to meaningful change.

This year, let your goals be about growth, not pressure, and know that support is always available along the way!

🎶 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:

Feb 3

🎉 Upcoming Events

Baseball - Dine In/Out - Roses 1/15

Co-Ed Swim - Dine In/Out - Roses 1/20

OHS Cheer - Dine In/Out - Oxford Tavern - 1/22

Co-Ed Swim - Dine In/Out - Oxford Pizza - 1/27

Performing Arts - Dine In/Out - Oxford Tavern 1/27

Gymnastics - Dine In/Out - Oxford Tavern 1/29

Baseball - Dine In/Out - Feb 12

💙 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:

Happy new year, Wolverines!

A reminder that Oxford High School will administer midterm exams next week, from January 13 through January 16. Students are required to attend school only during their scheduled exam blocks. Bus transportation will be provided each day, with a 7:20 a.m. arrival and an 11:00 a.m. dismissal. Please click HERE for a more detailed communication regarding midterm exams, originally shared on December 16.

We would like to recognize the OHS Boys Soccer program for two recent and generous donations made through their Goals for Gratitude initiative. The team is guided by a mission to perform at the highest level both on and off the field, with a strong commitment to uplifting their student-athletes and the greater community. With this mission in mind, the OHS Boys Soccer program launched Goals for Gratitude in 2023, shifting its focus from traditional fundraising to giving back by paying forward funds raised throughout the season to organizations that serve Oxford High School and the broader Oxford community. Since the initiative began, the program has donated more than $10,000 to local Oxford organizations.This year’s donations, each in the amount of $1,000, were awarded to the Seymour-Oxford Food Bank and the OHS Booster Club. Photos from each check presentation are attached below.

In partnership with the Chabad Jewish Center of Oxford, Oxford High School is honored to welcome Holocaust survivor Sora Vigorito to our campus. Sora will address the student body during a schoolwide assembly on Wednesday, January 28, where she will share her personal experiences and reflect on the lasting importance of remembrance, empathy, moral courage, and standing against hatred in all its forms.

In addition to the schoolwide assembly, Sora will host an evening lecture for members of the community at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, in the Oxford High School auditorium. While the event is free, reservations are required. A link to reserve seats will be shared in the coming days.

Enjoy the weekend, Wolverines,

Heather