Friday Highlights

Mark your Calendar:

October 22: PSAT Day - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
October 30: Premier Portrait Retakes for Underclassmen
November 3–7: Spirit Week
November 4: No School Election Day
November 7: Professional Learning - Early Dismissal, 11:00 a.m.
November 8: Homecoming Dance

Next Week’s Schedule at OHS:

Monday: B Day

Tuesday: A Day

Wednesday: B Day

Thursday: A Day

Friday: B Day

🕺🪩💃Save the Date - November 8th - Homecoming Dance

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 6:30-9:00 in the Oxford High School gymnasium. Please note that students may arrive no later than 6:45 p.m., and leave no earlier than 8:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for $30.00 and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks. Purchasing a ticket through MySchoolBucks indicates parent/guardian permission for their child to attend the dance and agreement to follow all school rules while on campus. In addition, a guest permission slip must be completed for any non-Oxford student attending, and is due by November 4. Tickets are now on sale and close on November 6.

The dress code for homecoming is semi-formal. Please note that no high-heeled shoes/pumps can be worn on the gym floor. We encourage students to wear sneakers or shoes with non-marking soles to avoid damaging the floor.

🎉 Spirit Week

Oxford High School’s Spirit Week will run from November 3 - November 7. During Spirit Week, students and staff are encouraged to show their school spirit by participating in themed dress-up days and activities. Here is the lineup for this year:

⭐Monday, 11/3: Dynamic Duo
⭐Tuesday, 11/4: NO SCHOOL / Election Day
⭐Wednesday, 11/5: Country vs. Country Club
⭐Thursday, 11/6: Anything But a Backpack
⭐Friday, 11/7: Wolverine Wear

📸Premier Portrait Retakes

Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 30. If you missed the original Picture Day, you can have your photo taken at that time as well! To order photos online please visit: www.ctpremierphotos.com click on “To View and Order Photos” under private galleries enter: 6R5WP5EP

Click here for more info.

Financial Planning for Special Education Families

Join us for a presentation and Q&A dedicated to planning for your child's future financial security. All families with a child in special education are welcome to attend this information session.

📅Thursday, October 23rd @ 6pm

📍Oxford High School - Library Media Center

Click here for more info

🍝 4th Annual Dining with our Military - Save the Date Friday Nov 7th!

Oxford Public Schools would like to invite our Military, Veterans & their families to enjoy a FREE ziti dinner & dessert!

📅Friday, November 7th

📍OHS Cafe

Please see attached flyer!

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.

Jersey Mike’s Players of the Week

Congratulations to the following athletes for being selected as players of the week for their sport:

Callie DeLuise
Ryan Faillace
Jax Opotzner
Abby Voccola

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.

PSAT Testing Day- Wednesday, October 22nd

Oxford High School will operate on a special schedule with an 11:00 a.m. dismissal on October 22nd. Please see the attached communion that was sent home to parents this week for more information.

Junior Parents:

This week, school counselors reviewed the attached Junior Year Timeline with the Class of 2027 as a guide for the college and career planning process. Throughout the rest of October, counselors will visit advisory groups to help students use SchooLinks to explore college and career options. Our Annual College Planning Night for Parents will take place in February (date TBD), and students will be asked to schedule their individual Junior Conferences next semester.

Senior Parents:

Transcript Request Form

Parents/guardians must complete the Digital Transcript Request Form in PowerSchool (found under the My Forms Section) for school counselors to send academic records to the colleges or universities listed in the student's SchooLinks account. This form only needs to be completed once.

Connecticut Application Fee Free Day

All five Connecticut State Universities will waive the application fee for students this fall: Southern- all of November; Eastern-now through November 15th, UConn- October 15th through November 1st, Western-now through November, Central-TBD

State University of New York (SUNY) Free Application Window

Students can apply up to five SUNY schools with no application fee from October 20th to November 3rd.

Senior Conferences

Seniors are tasked to schedule a one-on-one conference with their counselor using our online appointment calendar by selecting the 45 minute time slot. Parents are welcome to attend.

College Rep Visits

College representatives will be visiting OHS throughout the fall. Juniors and seniors can view the schedule and register through their SchooLinks accounts.

Mancinone:

Grade 9: A - C

Grade 10: A - C

Grade 11: A - C

Grade 12: A - C

Angeley:

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

Angeley - https://calendar.app.google/F21rojoZo4AF8d447

McRae - https://calendar.app.google/3mnufwcsCXqrgoL89

Coping with Seasonal Changes: Finding Balance This Fall

As the days get shorter and the weather turns cooler, it’s common to notice changes in energy, mood, and motivation. Autumn can bring both cozy comforts and new challenges — from adjusting to darker evenings to keeping up with busy schedules. Building healthy coping skills can make this transition smoother. Try taking time outdoors to enjoy the crisp air and colorful leaves, keeping a regular sleep routine, and setting aside moments for activities that ground you — like journaling, exercising, or connecting with friends.

Remember, small habits that support your body and mind can make a big difference in helping you stay balanced through the season of change.

🎶 Important Updates for Choir, Band & Drama Families! 🎭

Please take a moment to review the 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!

🚑Oxford EMS Explorers

Interested in EMS & Public Safety? Join EMS Explorer Post 108! Ages 14+

📍Oxford EMS Headquarters - 484 Oxford Rd

📅 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7PM-9PM

Please see attached flyer for more information!

✔️A Note from the Registrars of Voters Office:

If you are a U.S. citizen and will be 18 years old on or before November 4, 2025, you are eligible to register and vote in the upcoming Municipal Election. Please see attached flyer for more information on how to register.

Booster Club

🐾 Welcome Back, OHS Families!

The Booster Club is excited to kick off another great year supporting 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:

Nov 5 | Dec 3

🎉 Upcoming Events

🎃 Designer Purse Bingo – Oct 30 (sign up here)
Girls Volleyball Pink Game - Oct 16
Oct 19th - Girls Volleyball Dine In/Out - Boars Nest

🥧🍪 Get ready for Thanksgiving with our OHS Booster Club Fundraiser! 🎉

We’re selling Lyman Orchards® Pies, Classic® Cookie Dough, and Simply Shipped Collection—all perfect for the holiday season!

🛒 Order online here:

📅 Order deadline: Oct 22nd 📦 Pickup: Nov 13th at Oxford High School

All profits go directly to supporting the OHS Booster Club, which helps ALL students and staff at OHS. 💙🐾

Let’s make this holiday season sweeter together!

🎭 Performing Arts

OMS Musical Alice in Wonderland – Oct 24 & 25
OHS Fall Play Checking In – Nov 21 & 22

📣🏈 ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS! 🏈📣

The Oxford High School Drama Club is giving you the chance of a lifetime…

🎟 NY Giants vs San Francisco 49ers
📅 Sunday, November 2, 2025

✨ Raffle Tickets: $10 each or 3/$25
✨ Drawing Date: October 20, 2025

🏆 Winner Receives:
✔️ 2 Tickets (Section 250B, Row 12)
✔️ Parking Pass
✔️ Exclusive Postgame Field Experience

🔥 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to cheer on the Giants AND support our amazing students!

👉 To purchase:
Venmo OHS Booster Club @Bob-Sterclub
(Include “giants” + your phone number in the comments)

🏆 Senior Nights – Fall Season

Oct 17: Boys Soccer | Oct 20: Volleyball
Nov 14: Football & Cheer

🎄 Save the Date
Pizza with Santa & Festival of Trees – Dec 12 & 13

💙 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:

Oxford High School extends congratulations to our newly inducted members of the National Honor Society! This past Tuesday, NHS Advisor Mr. Joe Lanier led the induction ceremony, celebrating the four pillars of the National Honor Society: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. We are incredibly proud of our new inductees and all they have accomplished to earn this distinction.

A reminder that next Wednesday, October 22, is PSAT day. All Juniors and Sophomores will take the PSAT/NMSQT, and all Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9 through College Board services. The digital test will start promptly at 7:20 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. with an 11:00 a.m. dismissal time. Students with extended College Board SSD accommodations will be dismissed around noon. Bus transportation will be available for both dismissal times. Students will take the PSAT on their fully-charged, school-issued Chromebook, and all testing will occur in students’ Advisory classrooms unless otherwise noted. If your child has pre-approved College Board SSD accommodations requiring an alternate testing location, they have received a separate notification with details specific to their testing location. Please click HERE for a more detailed communication that was shared with students and families earlier this month.

OHS is looking forward to welcoming Kendrick Moore to the building on Wednesday, October 29. Kendrick is the Assistant Director of Equity & Leadership at CAS-CIAC and will be speaking to the student body about the pillars of leadership and success. We will run a modified schedule to accommodate Kendrick’s presentation, which is available HERE.

Finally, OHS is looking forward to this year’s Homecoming festivities! Our Student Council has finalized the details for Spirit Week and are busy preparing for the “A Night in NYC”–themed Homecoming dance. Details about ticket sales and spirit week were shared earlier this week in this communication to students and families.

Homecoming 2025