The Quaker Gazette
May 30, 2026
2025-26 MasterMinds Finished #3 in the Buffalo Region!!!
The Varsity MasterMinds Team earned the right to go to the Buffalo Regional Playoffs on May 19th coming in as one of the ELITE 8 of Western New York. Playoffs were held at Daemen College. Orchard Park came out of the gate strong and soundly defeated Lew-Port and Williamsville North with some of their best scoring for the whole season. The tournament was a double-elimination format which played into the next two rounds. OP lost a close game to Lancaster and unfortunately fell in the next round to earlier defeated Williamsville North. The results were not exactly what the team wanted, BUT they did a great job and have a bright future ahead with the players all being juniors, currently. OP ended up as the THIRD best team. It is our best showing in the playoffs over the last five years. Congratulations go out to Aedan Brockman, Cole Scinta, John Kelley and Will Asci (as well as those who were committed elsewhere - Ben Cieurzo, Connor Makey and Brandon DeJong).
If you have any questions about MasterMInds (JV did well this year, as well), please contact rrominger@opschools.org and/or look at https://www.nymasterminds.com .
OPHS May Students of The Month
June 2026 Regents & Local Exam Schedule
Individual student exam schedules are now live on the Portal. You must also sign up for transportation using the directions in the Portal. Please reach out to your House Office should you have any questions.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are none this week.
Employment Opportunities
There are none this week.
OPHS School Counseling News
May 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
- June 12, 2026 - Last day of regular classes
- June 15-16, 2026 - Local Exams
- June 17-26, 2026 - Regents Exams
OPHS PTO News
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Senior Graduate Sign fundraiser. This was a huge success! We will definitely be having this fundraiser again in 2027! Thanks!
Thank you to everyone who donated items to the Senior Picnic! It was a wonderful day.
OPSEPTSA
Our remaining meetings this year will be:
6/17/2026
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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 sessions, be 16 or older and bring your valid NYS Learner’s Permit to class.
Cost: $45
When: Monday, June 29
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Orchard Park High School, Room 113
Instructor: Evan DeWald
Register online at:
