Friday Highlights

The World Language Department will be offering an opportunity for our junior and senior WL students to travel to Italy during spring break in 2027! This will be a 10 day trip visiting Venice, Florence, Orvieto, Sorrento, Capri and Rome. The cost for students will be $6,172.00. Kindly contact Mrs.DiCicco (diciccoa@opsct.org) for further information.

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.

Final Forms registration for middle school and high school athletics is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Please click here for communication.

Final Forms has created the following attached documents to help you with the process of creating an account and registering your student-athlete. If you are still having issues creating an account and completing the registration, please refer to the Final Forms Playbook and/or contact support. You may also email our high school athletic trainer, Chelsea McGee (mcgeec@opsct.org) or our athletic director, AJ Huston (hustona@opsct.org) with any questions.

Final Forms Playbook - English

Final Forms Playbook - Spanish

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 Connecticut does not allow medication to be administered with an outdated form.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

Keeping Teens Motivated This Summer

Summertime is a great break, but a total lack of routine can lead to boredom and restlessness. Dr. Preeti Sandhu, a mental health expert at Connecticut Children’s, shares five quick ways to help your high schooler stay inspired and active:

2. Maintain a Loose Routine: Sleeping in hours past a normal wake time can disrupt sleep cycles and mood for weeks. Work together to set a reasonable daily wake time and schedule time for chores, activity, and fun.

3. Lean Into Passions: With school pressure off, encourage them to dive into hobbies like music, gardening, or sports. Help them find local resources, or plan a family day trip around their interest.

4. Try New Activities: Keep boredom at bay with community events, art classes, or a CPR certification course. Check town websites for safe, budget-friendly local outings.

5. Consider a Job or Volunteering: If they are old enough, a part-time job builds great time-management skills. If not, look into local volunteer opportunities through the town or school guidance office.

The Bottom Line: Summer is about balance! Help your teen find a healthy mix of well-deserved relaxation and purposeful activity.

For more information visit: https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/growing-healthy/how-help-teens-stay-motivated-during-summer-months

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

Please take a moment to review the attached 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!

As summer break approaches, the Seymour-Oxford Food Bank and Seymour Food 2 Kids is offering a great resource to ensure all local students have access to nutritious meals over the vacation. If your family could use a helping hand over the summer months, check out the graphic below for details on how to register for this wonderful program.

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.

At this past Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education recognized our Top 10 graduates of the Class of 2026. We congratulate Carter Allen, Sarah Benczkowski, Audrey Brough, Sabrina Fletter, Emily Fitzpatrick, Jenna Piechota, Anna Selby, Ava Sikorski, Kalynn Stewart, and Trent Therriault. Mike Koosa, Chairman of the Board of Education, presented each student with a pin to be worn on their graduation robe. To the top ten students of the Class of 2026: As you prepare to close this chapter and step into the future, remember that your intelligence is a gift, but your work ethic and your integrity are your choices. We have no doubt that you will use these tools to make a profound impact on the world. On behalf of the entire school district, congratulations on this honor. We are so incredibly proud of you!

In addition to recognizing the Top 10 graduates of the Class of 2026, we also honored the student athletes participating in the Special Olympics Summer Games in Minnesota. These students embody the absolute best of OHS and remind us that sports are not just about the final score, but about grit, inclusion, and the joy of competing. As our athletes head to Minnesota, they aren't just carrying their athletic gear, but also the Wolverine Pride of our entire community. To Freddie Blum, Gabby Blum, Sean Bush, Dayne Coy, Dylan Dolyak, Shayan Ghavami, Gabe Hernandez, Kevin Monticone, Chase Skolozdra, Massimo Sirgado, and Vinny Ukanowicz, win or lose, you are already champions in our eyes. Thank you for inspiring us, for showing us what is possible, and for representing OHS with such dignity and joy.

Lastly, a reminder that we have several upcoming events to celebrate the Class of 2026, including our Onward & Upward ceremony scheduled for next Friday, June 5. Please click HERE for the full calendar of events.

Enjoy the weekend, Wolverines,

Heather