The Quaker Gazette

• The Western New York Collegiate Consortium of Disability Advocates will be hosting a college night for students with disabilities interested in learning about the transition from high school to college. The event will take place at Daemen University on October 28th, 2025. Colleges and agencies that support this transition across the state will present valuable information. Please visit the WNYCCDA website for details and registration information.

• Parents of seniors, please encourage your student to be aware of the following college application deadlines:

• Transcript Request Forms must be turned in to the school counselor by October 20 for a November 1 application deadline.

• Transcript Request Forms must be turned in to the school counselor by October 31 for a November 15 deadline.

• Transcript Request Forms must be turned in to the school counselor by November 17 for a December 1 deadline.

• Transcript Request Form must be turned in to the school counselor by December 12 for a January 1 deadline.

• Transcript Request Form must be turned in to the school counselor by December 19 for a January 15 deadline.

• 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.

• During the months of September and October, the High School Counselors met with seniors for their Senior Check-In to discuss post high school plans. Options including college, trades, military, and employment were discussed.

• College Application season is underway! Students must fill out a Transcript Request Form for each college application completed. Please give your teachers and counselors at least two weeks notice when requesting transcripts and letters of recommendations. Common deadlines and Transcript Request Form due dates can be found here on the School Counseling page of the high school website.

• College applications to SUNY schools will be free October 20th to November 3rd. Don’t miss out!

• The High School Counseling department hosts a Google Classroom for each grade level. Ask your child to login 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.

• Throughout the fall semester, many college representatives visit OPHS. When students meet with these representatives, not only are they learning about the institutions, but they are also meeting with a person who may review their college applications. Keep in mind that "demonstrated interest" is a factor some colleges use when making admissions decisions. We highly encourage Juniors and Seniors to meet with the college representatives. Many visits are virtual and will occur after the school day, starting at 2 pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursday visits will be in-person and will take place in room 150. More information can be found here.

• The Scott Krueger Memorial Scholarship application is now available and is due on November 7th. Each year, two OPHS seniors are chosen to receive a $10,000 annual scholarship valued at $40,000 over four years. Applicants must have a GPA of 90% or above, have 4 credits of math and science, and have participated in at least one season of athletics at OPHS. Additional information and the application are available on the Scholarships-Class of 2026 Google Classroom. All seniors have access to this classroom.

• OP's annual NCAA Night will be on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium. This evening is for the high school student-athlete who is considering playing at a Division I or Division II level in college. We will have a guest speaker from UB's Athletic and Compliance office to provide insight into recruiting, scholarships, eligibility, and more! Parents and their athletes from all grades are encouraged to attend!

• The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship provides selected applicants with full tuition, books stipend, educational fees, and other financial benefits at many of the nation’s leading colleges and universities. Total scholarships can exceed $200,000. This scholarship program educates and trains young men and women for leadership positions and a commission as an Officer in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

To be considered for immediate selection, an applicant must:

• be a high school senior

• be a citizen of the United States

• SAT combined score of at least a 1230 (minimum of 600 in Math) or ACT combined score of at least 54 (minimum of 26 in Math)

• Significant involvement in school, community, or extracurricular activities

• Top 20% of their high school class

If you meet these qualifications, please see Mr. Behm or Mrs. Stahl in the House 1 office IMMEDIATELY.

Mark your calendars! The first Post Prom fundraiser will be on October 23rd! Check out the flyer below.

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Please consider joining the PTO. There’s no commitment, just a membership fee of $7.00. Click the link below to join.

Membership link

The PTO has a Facebook page! Click this link to join! Facebook link

Do you have questions about the PTO, Post Prom, Senior information, Fundraisers, etc.? Check out the OPHS PTO Website for more information. If you have suggestions for additions to the website or if you still have questions regarding the PTO, reach out to Jen Domzalski, PTO President jmdomzlaski@hotmail.com or any PTO Board member.

OPHS PTO Website

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Attention Seniors!

Have you filled out the Post Prom Survey yet? Check your Google Classroom for the survey. Your opinion matters! The PTO would love to get your feedback for this year’s Post Prom Party. The survey closes on Friday October 17th. Fill it out today!