The Quaker Gazette
March 28, 2026
Innovation - the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat
On March 26, OPHS AOF and Entrepreneurship students spent the day at UB for Innovation Day. Students explored real-world business challenges, developed creative solutions, and connected with real-world entrepreneurs. This is what career readiness looks like—building skills that go far beyond the classroom! Special thanks to the University at Buffalo CoLab for hosting us!
March Students of the Month
Congratulations to these OPHS Quakers!
Need A Reason To Pamper Yourself?
Support Cosmetology students and treat yourself! Clinics at the Hewes, Ormsby, LoGuidice, and Carrier Educational Centers offer hair, nail, and skincare services.
Hewes - Thursdays at 12 PM
Ormsby - Thursdays & Fridays from 8–10 AM
LoGuidice - by appointment
Carrier - select dates from February through May 1
For more information on each clinic, visit https://www.e2ccb.org/news/hands-on-learning-cosmetology-students-offer-community-salon-services/
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
✅ Make a plan that works for YOU.
✅ Do the FAFSA.
✅ Get the money you need for college.
This is your future—get started at https://bit.ly/DoTheFAFSA
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
GET EGGED! Help raise money for Post-Prom 2026 and put your Easter Bunny skills to the test! We need volunteers to hide eggs at OP homes on Saturday evening, April 4 (the night before Easter). Groups of 2-3 people are especially encouraged so gather up your friends and family! Each group should have 3-5 houses to 'egg'. Sign up today!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DAFAA23A20-62504119-getegged#/
Employment Opportunities
There are none this week.
OPHS School Counseling News
March Information
Counselors met with all ninth and tenth graders to review/update course requests for next year. Students have until June 1st to make changes to their requests.
All students in the high school have access to Scoir, an online college and career tool. Your student is able to use Scoir from any computer with internet access once their account is activated. Most students activated their accounts this fall. However, if your child does not have an account and would like one, please have them contact their school counselor. Scoir contains helpful information for all students and will be used throughout high school to assist students with their post-graduation planning.
OPHS is a test center for the October ACT, November SAT, May SAT, and June ACT. Please visit the ACT and SAT websites for details and registration information.
The School Counseling Department recently delivered information through an assembly to all juniors. It consisted of a review of graduation requirements and an introduction to the college process. As a follow-up, we will be meeting individually with each student to go over course selections for their senior year and to discuss their specific post-high school plans in more detail. At that meeting, they will be shown a copy of their transcript listing the courses taken, final grades, and credits from grades 9 through 10. For a detailed breakdown of the college application process, please click HERE.
Students and families are invited to join SUNY representatives for an in-person College Fair designed to provide information and answer questions about the college search process and all that is available to undergraduates at The State University of New York. The event will take place at SUNY Brockport from 6 PM to 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Register here: https://engage.suny.edu/portal/suny_college_fairs
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for the 2026-2027 academic year. All students attending college in Fall 2026 and their parents need to complete the FAFSA. Click here for more information.
The NYS TAP application is open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Click here for more information.
The High School Counseling Department hosts a Google Classroom for each grade level. Ask your child to log in and check out the latest announcements.
Check out the School Counseling page of the high school website. It includes a variety of resources for students and parents.
Save the date - Financial Aid Night for Parents of Juniors will be held on Thursday, May 7th at 7 PM in the High School Commons.
OPHS Grade Reporting Calendar
- April 13, 2026 - First day of 4th Quarter
- April 20, 2026 - Report Cards on Parent Portal
- May 18, 2026 - Interim Reports available on Parent Portal
- June 12, 2026 - Last day of regular classes
- June 15-16, 2026 - Local Exams
- June 17-26, 2026 - Regents Exams
OPHS PTO News
OPHS PTO Open Positions 2026-2027
Please consider helping with the High School PTO next year. Here is the list of open PTO positions. If you're interested in chairing an event you don’t have to do it alone. Feel free to ask a friend and chair the event together. The deadline for nominations is May 1st 2026. Email Jen Domzalski @ jmdomzalski@hotmail.com if you are interested in a position.
These positions are a 2 year term:
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Nominating Chair
BET (Building Effectives Team) Representative - 1 position
STAP-Comm (Students, Teachers, and Parents) Representative- 2 positions - 1 Rep must be a member of SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association)
ILC (Instructional Learning Council) Representative - 1 position
New Student/Freshman Orientation Chair
Staff Appreciation Lunch Chair
Science Honor Society Induction Reception Chair
These positions are 1 year:
Senior Class Assistant - 2-3 positions
Post Prom Coordinators - 2 positions
For more information regarding the duties and responsibilities of each Chair or Representative, please follow this link to read descriptions of each.
OPHS PTO Chair Descriptions Link
Feel free to reach out to the PTO President Jen Domzalski at jmdomzalski@hotmail.com for more information as well. Thank you!
Last call to sign up to help with the Get Egged fundraiser for Post Prom! The PTO needs your help! If we could get a few more teams of students or parents to help out the evening of April 4th (night before Easter) we would really appreciate it! Click the link below to help out! Thank you!
“Senior Graduate” Sign Fundraiser
Going on now until May 8th!
See the flyer below for more details
OPSEPTSA
Our remaining meetings this year will be:
3/18/2026
4/22/2026
5/20/2026
6/17/2026
Website
Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/share/16L1zq8TB8/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.instagram.com/opseptsa?igsh=dHBhajY5OHpvejJm
Best,
Orchard Park Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association
Orchard Park, NY 14127 | opseptsa.org
Community Education
5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
New drivers must complete this course (or a New York State approved Driver Education Course) before they can schedule their driving test for their driver’s license. You must attend both evenings, be 16 or older and bring your valid NYS Learner’s Permit to class.
Cost: $40
When: Monday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 29
High School Room 113
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Evan DeWald
Register online at www.opschools.org/communityed