Overbrook Newsletter

OHS Teacher of the Year / Educational Services Professional of the Year

It is that time of year again! Please consider making a nomination for one of our staff members for the 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year or Educational Services Professional of the Year. You can click the links below to nominate. All nominations are due by Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The forms attached show those who have won in prior years already.

OHS Teacher Of The Year Nomination Form

OHS Educational Services Professional of the Yearn Nomination Form

Smoke and Mirrors: Vaping and Marijuana

In conjunction with the Pine Hill Police Department, we are excited to bring in a guest presenter from the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute next Thursday, November 12, 2026 to deliver a presentation entitled "Smoke and Mirrors: Vaping and Marijuana". This is a no cost presentation and we are choosing to do this as a small group style presentation.

There are a lot of conflicting statements about vaping and marijuana use today, which can make it difficult to figure out what the facts really are. In this workshop, participants will have a chance to join in discussions and activities that break down the myths about vaping and marijuana. Together, we will look past the smoke and mirrors to learn the facts about these substances.

We currently have approximately 40 students signed up for this and can take about 30 more. If this is something you or your students are interested in hearing about, please sign up at the Google Form attached. Your child will be issued a pass and we will also use this as a restorative opportunity for students to reduce their disciplinary point total as well.

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Underclassmen Makeup Photos

Underclassmen makeup photos will be on Tuesday November 10th during lunch periods. This will be for any students who were not in school on the day of the original photo date.

Parent Conferences

Our Parent Conferences will be on the evening of November 18. All staff are required to be in the building. The conferences go from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Teachers will be sending out their own invitations to the conferences by next Wednesday, November 11. Please be on the lookout!

Overbrook Drama Presents... Clue!

It’s a dark and stormy night, and we’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep the audience guessing until the final twist.

Please join us and purchase your tickets in advance!

Merch Link: www.cscbyjilann.com/pine-hill-school-district-performing-arts/ohs-drama-club

Ticket Link: https://our.show/clueohs

Caught Reading Raffle Winners for October

The library is excited to continue our Caught Reading Raffle, a fun and easy opportunity designed to encourage our students to read for enjoyment! The idea is simple: when students are caught reading on their own time, they will earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes. Nathalia Cervantes and Warren St. George are our "Caught Reading" winners for the month of October.

Attendance and Tardiness

As students begin to accrue absences from school, we wanted to take a moment to remind parents and students of our attendance procedures. These are in the student handbook and were made available in your first day forms on Genesis.

A student who accumulates more than sixteen (16) unexcused absences will immediately be placed on No Credit Status. Parents/guardians will be notified, and available credit restoration options will be discussed. Once a student is placed on No Credit Status, they are deemed ineligible for extra curricular activities INCLUDING athletics.

Parents/guardians may submit up to six (6) parent notes to excuse a student's absences during the school year.

Students are expected to be in homeroom by 7:24 a.m. Students who are repeatedly late to school will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and may be referred to the Assistant Principal's Office. Students who arrive after 8:00 a.m. on four (4) occasions will be assessed one (1) unexcused absence for excessive lateness. This absence will be documented in Genesis for credit restoration purposes and will count toward the sixteen (16) unexcused absences permitted before a student is placed on No Credit Status.

Students who lose credit due to attendance may restore credit through one of the following options:

Option 1: After-School Credit Restoration

Students may attend After-School Credit Restoration from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:

April 2027: April 5–8 and April 19–22
May 2027: May 3–6 and May 17–20
June 2027: June 1–3 and June 7–10

Option 2: Summer Credit Restoration

Students may participate in Summer Credit Restoration, offered during a two-week session in July. The program will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for eight (8) days. Students may restore a maximum of twelve (12) days of attendance through the Summer Credit Restoration program. Transportation may be available.

Please note that Credit Restoration will not start until APRIL. This means if a student accumulates more than 16 days they will be ineligible for activities until they begin credit restoration in April.

District Policy #5200 and District Regulation #5200 govern our attendance practices.
District Policy #5230 and District Regulation #5230 govern our late to school and early dismissal practices.

SITE Council

Our First Site Council Meeting will take place on November 18 (Same Night as Conferences) at 5:15pm. This will be a virtual meeting.

The SITE Council is a away for teachers, staff, administration and parents to come together to share ideas for school improvement.

Please sign up here if you would like to join.

Save the Date!

Here are some important events during the course of this year for parents and guardians!

Wednesday, November 18 - Virtual Parent Conferences

Thursday, February 18 - Virtual Parent Conferences

Wednesday, June 16 - HS Graduation

AI Use

We wanted to take a moment and share the mental health impacts of safe and unsafe uses of AI. Please see the below article from the APA, "APA guide to navigating AI-generated advice thoughtfully and safely."

We're Hiring!

We are looking for a few good teachers. If you know of anyone, please encourage them to apply or reach out to Mr. Carullo directly at jcarullo@pinehillschools.org

Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Publications

The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority offers relevant information and resources to help guide families through the college process.

As the State agency administering grants, scholarships, and loan opportunities on behalf of residents pursuing a college degree, the HESAA provide helpful information via printed and online publications.

First, please see the following link to our Student Loan Guide: https://www.hesaa.org/Documents/Publications/Student_Loan_Guide.pdf

Second the HESAA produces an annual 'Going to College in New Jersey' resource guide, which includes an extensive degree directory and college profiles: www.gtcinj.com.

For more information on State and federal financial aid programs, students can visit www.hesaa.org/Pages/HESAAPublications.aspx.

SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION - Class of 2027

Attention Class of 2027! Welcome to SENIOR YEAR!

At the link provided below please see a letter from Mrs. Fisher and Mr. Burger regarding Senior Year Activities.

Senior Year General Information and Costs

Finally, the Senior Trip is May 20-May 22nd. Deposits are due September 18th to secure your spot.

Payments can be submitted to Mrs Fisher during homeroom in room A116. Cash, checks, or money orders only.

Make checks out to Overbrook High School
Include your student’s name in the memo section. Ex) C.Fisher- Senior Trip

Payment Schedule:

9/18- $350
11/20- $250
1/30- $200 (balance due)
Total cost is $800, and payments can be made in full.

We will take a Coach bus to Virginia and will have a very busy schedule visiting the attached venues. I have attached details and an itinerary.

3:30 PM Late Bus

Parents: We have a 3:30PM late bus that services Pine Hill and Clementon. Students must get a pass from the advisor or teacher that they are staying after with. The student will be dropped off at their regular school day bus stop. We can not drop students off at alternative locations. The 3:30 Late Bus will start on September 9.

Athletic Bus

We also offer an athletic bus for student-athletes who participate in after-school practices. This bus is available only to student-athletes who are in season and attending practice on the day they ride. The bus will also be available to students participating in performing arts programs when their scheduled rehearsals begin.

Please note that students who are not participating in an athletic program or who are not currently in season are not permitted to ride the bus.

Bus Schedule for the Winter Season coming soon!

Broken and Lost Chromebook Fines

Please see the following list of fines for broken and/or lost Chromebooks. When a fine is issued for a Chromebook issue, a letter will be sent home to your address on file. All fines must be paid in order for students to participate in after school events including sports, dances, and graduation.

Broken Screen - $160

Palm Rest/Mouse Pad - $65

Keyboard - $17

Bottom Cover - $65

Battery - $30

Motherboard - $270

Complete Device - $360

Lost/Damaged Charger - $50

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

The Free and Reduced Lunch Application will be available on the district website and in the parent portal of Genesis along with the other forms required to be filled out at the beginning of the year. I have also included the link to the Cafeteria Resources page below.

Pine Hill School District Cafeteria Resources