Friday Highlights

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: A Day

Tuesday: B Day

Wednesday: A Day

Thursday: B Day

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 Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.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

Course Registration Process for the 2026-2027 School Year:

We are still processing course requests for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have not yet digitally approved your child’s selections via the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please do so immediately. The Course Request Approval Form is located in the forms section. Failure to approve these requests may affect your child’s placement in their preferred classes. Please be aware that the window for academic overrides is now closed. For assistance, please contact your child’s school counselor.

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.

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

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

When Is It Time to Talk About Mental Health?

Adolescence is a time of big changes — emotionally, socially, and academically. As parents, it can be hard to know when typical teen behavior crosses into something more concerning. Here are some helpful guidelines.

Start the Conversation If You Notice:

Something just doesn’t feel “right,” even if you can’t explain why
Behavior that seems very different from their peers
New struggles at home, at school, or with friends

Changes lasting more than a week, such as:

Ongoing sadness, hopelessness, or low self-worth
Excessive worry or irritability
Loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
Withdrawal from family or friends
Changes in sleep, energy, or appetite
Confusion or unusual thoughts

Seek Immediate Help If Your Teen Is:

Talking about or planning to hurt themselves or someone else
Hearing or seeing things others do not
Showing sudden, drastic personality changes
Experiencing major, unexplained changes in thinking or speech
Becoming extremely suspicious or fearful
Having a sharp and sudden decline in school performance

If your teen is in crisis, call or text 988, chat via 988lifeline.org, go to your nearest emergency room, or call 911.

The most important step is starting the conversation. Trust your instincts — you know your child best. Early support can make a meaningful difference. As always, do not hesitate to reach out to OHS support staff with any questions or concerns.

🎶 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

🎓 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:

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

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🏀✨ 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

From the Principal’s Office:

A reminder that Oxford High School will hold spring Parent-Teacher Conferences next week. This year’s conferences will take place 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 began on Monday, February 23 at 8:00 a.m., and will end this 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