Friday Highlights

The World Language Department will be offering an opportunity for our junior and senior WL students to travel to Italy during spring break in 2027! This will be a 10 day trip visiting Venice, Florence, Orvieto, Sorrento, Capri and Rome. The cost for students will be $6,172.00. Kindly contact Mrs.DiCicco (diciccoa@opsct.org) for further information.

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.

Final Forms registration for middle school and high school athletics is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Please click here for communication.

Final Forms has created the following attached documents to help you with the process of creating an account and registering your student-athlete. If you are still having issues creating an account and completing the registration, please refer to the Final Forms Playbook and/or contact support. You may also email our high school athletic trainer, Chelsea McGee (mcgeec@opsct.org) or our athletic director, AJ Huston (hustona@opsct.org) with any questions.

Final Forms Playbook - English

Final Forms Playbook - Spanish

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 Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.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, 2026. 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.

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.

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Managing End-of-School-Year Stress: 6 Tips for High School Parents

As we enter the final stretch of the academic year, students are counting down the days to summer break. However, the final weeks of school can also bring a significant amount of stress and anxiety. From final exams and AP testing to social transitions and preparing for the year ahead, our teens may be facing a lot of pressure.

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it is the perfect time to focus on supporting our students' emotional well-being. While there is no “quick fix”, here are some strategies to help your teen manage stress and transition smoothly into summer.

1. Focus on the Basics

When schedules get too busy, basic physical wellness is often the first thing to go. Ensure your teen maintains a balanced diet, stays hydrated, and gets regular physical activity. Just as importantly, protect their downtime. High schoolers need unstructured time to decompress, disconnect from academic pressure, and look forward to the upcoming summer break.

2. Map Out the Schedule

Teens thrive when they know what to expect, especially when deadlines approach. Consider using a shared family calendar to track final exams, projects, and changing school schedules. For students who rely heavily on routine, provide plenty of advance notice about shifts in the daily schedule to help them mentally prepare and manage their time effectively.

3. Prioritize Sleep

Sleep is a critical component of academic performance and emotional regulation. Adequate rest helps students maintain focus, improve concentration, and manage anxiety during high-stakes testing weeks. Experts recommend that teenagers get 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night to function at their best.

4. Establish a Digital Curfew

Be mindful of how late-night device use impacts your teen’s rest and stress levels. The blue light emitted by phones, laptops, and tablets disrupts the sleep cycle, and late-night scrolling—particularly on social media—can heighten anxiety. Encourage your teen to power down all screens at least one hour before bed, and consider keeping devices out of the bedroom overnight.

5. Celebrate the Small Wins

Take time at the end of each week to acknowledge your teen's hard work and resilience. Plan a relaxing, student-driven family activity to celebrate their efforts—whether that means a beach day, a movie night, or a favorite meal. Whatever you choose, keep the focus on connection and fun rather than academic metrics.

6. Model Healthy Self-Care

Finally, remember to prioritize your own well-being. The end of the school year can be just as demanding for parents as it is for students. Our teens closely observe how we handle pressure. By practicing your own self-care and maintaining a sense of calm during this busy season, you provide a powerful example for how they can manage their own stress.

🎶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!

As summer break approaches, the Seymour-Oxford Food Bank and Seymour Food 2 Kids is offering a great resource to ensure all local students have access to nutritious meals over the vacation. If your family could use a helping hand over the summer months, check out the graphic below for details on how to register for this wonderful program.

Join us for the upcoming Wolverine Classic Golf Tournament, a day of great golf, community spirit, and support! This exciting event benefits the Quarterback Club and helps provide essential resources for our student-athletes.

Participants will enjoy a full day on the course for a tournament fee of $165, which includes:

• greens and cart fees,

• access to the driving range and putting green

• continental breakfast

• cocktail hour

• banquet buffet

We also offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and supporters who want to showcase their commitment to our program while gaining great visibility.

Whether you're swinging for fun or competition, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Gather your foursome and be part of a great tradition.

On Thursday, May 21, OHS hosted its annual Senior Awards Night, celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2026. This year, our seniors were recognized with more than $80,000 in scholarships and awards. We extend a special thank you to everyone who attended, with heartfelt gratitude to our scholarship presenters and to Ms. Andrea McRae for organizing such a wonderful event. Congratulations again to all of this year’s recipients! As we continue to celebrate the Class of 2026, please note that the full schedule of upcoming activities is available in the OHS Class of 2026 Senior Events Communication, linked HERE.

The OHS Prom will take place next Friday, May 29 at Chris Bargas Golf Course at Whitney Farms in Monroe. Prom will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 10:30 p.m. Please note that students may arrive no later than 7:00 p.m., and leave no earlier than 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, all bags will be checked and all students will be breathalyzed. In order to attend prom all seniors not participating in Capstone and all juniors must be in attendance until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29. Students being dismissed early must have their parents/guardians complete the “2026 Prom Early Dismissal Form” located in PowerSchool. This form will accept responses beginning at 8:00 a.m. on May 11 through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Finally, to stay connected, remember that all school-wide announcements are posted on the “Principal’s Press” page (found under the “Administration” tab on our website). It’s your best resource for up-to-date information regarding our school community.

Enjoy the weekend, Wolverines,

Heather