The Quaker Gazette
March 7, 2026
Look out! The Quakers are on Trial!
Last weekend the Mock Trial team won 2 trials over a 7 hour span on Saturday to advance to the Western New York Finals to compete against Nichols for a chance to go to the Regional competition.
This picture was taken in the elevator of the Erie County Courthouse which has been a tradition for this team after a win for the past 25 years!! Way to go OPHS!!!
Orchard Park High School would like to recognize and honor the work of Mr. Charles Messina for his time and dedication to the Mock Trial Program the last four years. Mr. Messina, an Orchard Park resident, spends about 8-10 hours a week of his own time from 5:00-9:00pm practicing with the Mock Trial Team at OPHS from November through April. This hard work and dedication has helped OPHS reach the finals twice and the semi-finals twice in the past four years. Mr. Messina does this not only because of his passion for the law but also his for teaching the law.
Orchard Park thanks you for your time, talents, and expertise!
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
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Employment Opportunities
There are none this week.
OPHS School Counseling News
March Information
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 academic year. Click here for more information.
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 High School Counseling Department hosts a Google Classroom for each grade level. Ask your child to log in and check out the latest announcements.
OPHS PTO News
Thank you to everyone who supported the Post Prom Red Robin fundraiser! The Post Prom Committee appreciates your continued support!
The Staff Appreciation lunch was rescheduled for Friday March 20th. We are in need of some donations for drinks and desserts, as well as a few helping hands that day. CLick on the link below to see how you can help. Thank you!
Staff Appreciation Lunch Sign up
Nominations for PTO positions for the 26-27 school year are posted!
Check it out and see how you can help. There is also a link to descriptions of positions available. 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
Help for Post Prom is needed! Attend a meeting, volunteer, donate, or support one of our fundraisers!
Volunteers needed to help deliver eggs for the Get Egged Fundraiser! Click this link to find out more and to sign up.
Please reach out to Nancy DeBroka with any questions about Egged: ndebroka@yahoo.com
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
SAT Prep Course
Orchard Park Community Education will be accepting registrations for the SAT Prep Course. There will be no refunds after classes begin. The course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
One evening will cover math, the other verbal. Classes will begin the week of March 23rd and end April 30th. There will be no class during spring recess, 4/6-4/10. The exam will be May 2nd at the High School. Registration for this course is through Community Education. Students register for the exam on-line at www.collegeboard.com.
Cost: $165
Instructors: OP Teachers
When: Select One: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs (5 Weeks) 7:00-9:00pm
(Room assignments will be posted on the first day of class on the door of the Community Education Office located off the HS cafeteria, formerly the location of the Vault Student Bank.) Fee includes SAT Review book.
Please bring your chromebooks to class.
Register online at www.opschools.org/communityed