Friday Highlights

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We know there are practices and Halo Awards that evening, so we’ve planned timing to make sure everyone can attend and still be back in time.

Tentative schedule: Wednesday May 27th

• Original: Depart ~2:30–2:45 PM, return by 4:00 PM

• Possible adjustment: Depart ~2:00–2:30 PM, return ~3:15–3:45 PM

Final times may be adjusted as we get closer to the date.

We’d love for all seniors to join and enjoy this special time together!

Deadline to purchase: April 20
Cost: $48
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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.

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 Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.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, 2026. 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.

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.

Naugatuck Valley Community College Partnership:

We are excited to continue our partnership with NVCC! Through this program, five eligible OHS juniors or seniors will have the opportunity to take up to two free college courses (3 credits each, valued at $692 per course) next fall. Interested students were instructed to email their school counselor with their SAT scores (if available), personal email address, and cell phone number to receive the application form and next steps. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis.

College Visits:

Spring break is a great opportunity for sophomores and juniors to begin or continue exploring college campuses. This week, juniors were introduced to creating a balanced college list using SchooLinks, which is an excellent research tool for exploring schools and comparing options.

Students can register for campus visits by going directly to a college’s website and selecting the Admissions section. Helpful tips on how to make the most of a campus visit are also available in students’ grade-level Google Classrooms.

As a reminder, juniors and seniors are permitted up to three verified excused absences for college visits, provided they submit documentation of the visit to the main office.

SAT’s:

Juniors should be on the lookout for their SAT School Day scores, which are expected to be released next week. Students who provided a phone number during registration will receive a text notification when their scores are available. Scores can be accessed by logging into the student’s College Board account.

If your child is considering retaking the SAT, registration is available for upcoming Saturday test dates through College Board. The next administration is scheduled for May 2, 2026, with a registration deadline of April 17. An additional test date will be offered on June 6, 2026, and Oxford High School will serve as a test center for this administration. The registration deadline for the June test is May 22.

Students must register through their CollegeBoard accounts at www.collegeboard.org.

Seniors:

College Acceptance/SchooLinks:

Seniors were asked to update their SchooLinks accounts as they receive admissions decisions from the colleges to which they applied. We kindly ask that students upload their admission decision letters and financial aid award notifications.

Scholarships

All scholarships received by the OHS Counseling Department are posted in SchooLinks. Students are encouraged to check their SchooLinks accounts often for new opportunities.

• The Colleen Garofalo Memorial Scholarship - (1) $2,500 Deadline 4/10/2026

• The Colleen Fries Memorial Scholarship 20 - (2) $2,500 Deadline 4/10/2026

• The Odosia McEnerney Memorial Scholarship (4) $2,500 Deadline 4/10/2026

• Oxford Greens Community Scholarship Application 2026. $1,000-$4,500 Deadline 4/13/2026

• Oxford Greens Community Scholarship Trade School Application 2026 $1,000-$4,500 Deadline 4/13/2026

• McKane Scholarship Fund - (1) $2,000. Deadline 4/17/2026

• Oxford High School Scholarship-deadline 4/21. Amounts range from $200-$5000.

• John M. Bailey Scholarship - $1,200-$1,500. Deadline 4/24/2026

• Racheal and Christopher Cain Scholarship - $1,000. Deadline 4/24/2026.

• Milton Fisher Scholarship for Creativity and Innovation. $8,000-$20,000. Deadline 5/15/2026.

🐾 OHS Families!

The Booster Club is excited to support 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:

• Wed, May 6, 2026

• Wed, Jun 3, 2026

🎉 Upcoming Events

May 6th - Senior Planning Mtg 6:15pm - Cafe

April 15 - OHS Girls Softball Dine-Out at Boars Nest 12pm-8pm. Mention OHS Softball at 10% of the proceeds help support the team

Go Wolverines! 🐾

Join us for the upcoming Wolverine Classic Golf Tournament, a day of great golf, community spirit, and support! This exciting event benefits the Quarterback Club and helps provide essential resources for our student-athletes.

Participants will enjoy a full day on the course for a tournament fee of $165, which includes:

• greens and cart fees,

• access to the driving range and putting green

• continental breakfast

• cocktail hour

• banquet buffet

We also offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and supporters who want to showcase their commitment to our program while gaining great visibility.

Whether you're swinging for fun or competition, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Gather your foursome and be part of a great tradition.

🚯🌳🧹Oxford Town Wide Clean Up Month

Volunteers are needed to make this cleanup a success. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals, groups, businesses, neighbors, and families to get outdoors, help protect our flora and fauna, and make Oxford a beautiful place to live. All you need to do is fill in the following pledge form and send it back to the designated locations listed below. Check off the various commitment levels below then follow through with action. All pledge forms received by May 6th will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

For more information, contact:

Denise: 203-828-6507 [denise.randall@oxford-ct.gov] or Susan: 203-736-6006

🚶☀️Calling all residents of New Milford, Oxford, Sharon, Southbury, Washington & Woodbury

WALKING CHALLENGE

Are you ready to get outside and make the most of the spring weather? Do you want to find new places to explore and see what your town has to offer?

Join the Housatonic Valley Health District's Walking Challenge! During the month of April, HVHD will be hosting an at home walking challenge to encourage people to walk more. The challenge is free and doesn't require any wearable devices; however, free pedometers are given out to all our participants. This challenge is all about getting out into nature, exploring new places, and enjoying some outdoor exercise.

To join in the walking challenge, click here or register through our website!

For your free pedometer please stop by our offices!

Office Location:

Southbury Office, 77 Main Street N #205, Southbury, CT 06488

New Milford Office, 10 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776 - 2nd floor

Office hours:

Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm

A sincere thank you to the art teachers across the district for organizing this year’s District Art Show! This past Monday and Tuesday, Oxford High School proudly showcased artwork across a wide range of mediums. From our kindergarteners to our seniors, the level of talent on display was truly impressive. We are grateful to all who attended and helped celebrate the creativity of our students. A special thank you to the OHS Art Department, Pam Aldrich and Bethany Campbell, for their leadership in coordinating a successful and memorable event.

On March 31, OHS recognized this year’s CAS Arts Award recipients at a banquet held at the Aqua Turf Club. Isabelle Marjanovic was honored in Visual Arts, and Jenna Piechota was honored in Performing Arts. These students were nominated by their teachers in recognition of their talent, creativity, and leadership in the arts. Congratulations to both Isabelle and Jenna on this well-deserved achievement!

Last week, Oxford High School celebrated Spread Inclusion Week. Our Unified students led a series of activities that promoted inclusion and celebrated the strength of our school community. From the annual alumni basketball game to each day’s spirit themes, the week served as a powerful reminder of the importance of connection, acceptance, and belonging.

Finally, OHS is excited to partner with Oxford EMS to offer an EMT-B course beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Pending budget adoption, this opportunity will be available to juniors and seniors interested in exploring careers in emergency medical services, fire service, law enforcement, or broader medical fields such as nursing, physician assistant studies, medicine, or pharmacy. The EMT-B program includes approximately 190 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of clinical experience, providing students with hands-on training in life-support skills, emergency care procedures, patient assessment, and safe transport techniques. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to respond confidently to both medical and trauma emergencies. Students will also be required to take the State EMT certification exam and will be eligible to pursue National EMT-B certification. Please note that students will be responsible for the costs of these exams which are priced at $104 and $140. Any rising junior or senior interested in enrolling should complete the application linked HERE.

Enjoy the April vacation, Wolverines
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