Oglethorpe County High School

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! It was exciting to celebrate their graduation last Friday. Thank you to all those who have helped these graduates along the way. From the administrators, to the parents, to the teachers, to the bus drivers, to the lunchroom staff, and all our support staff - you all had a hand in their success in seeing them reach this milestone! Congratulations, Class of 2025 — go be great! This tribute video is a reminder to always remember the great times you had at OCHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQzDuWcfrnw

Oglethorpe County School System will once again be conducting a residency audit for grades three, six and nine, at the beginning of the school year. In other words, students entering 3rd grade, 6th grade, and 9th grade will need to show proof of residency prior to school starting in August in order to be scheduled into a homeroom and scheduled for classes. Traditionally, we have only collected proof of residency when a student first enrolled either in kindergarten or when they transferred into our school system. In order to be good stewards of our taxpayers’ money, we need to verify proof of residency more than once in a student’s 13 years in the school system. We apologize in advance for this slight inconvenience, but as educating students has gotten more expensive, it is imperative that our tax dollars remain focused on Oglethorpe residents or those who pay tuition. Proof of residency documents that can be accepted are the following: • Mortgage statement, or • Current lease/rental agreement (will be verified), or • Current utility bill (gas, water, or electric only) If you do not have any of the above methods to prove your residency, please call 706-743-8128 after July 1, to schedule an appointment to review the residency affidavit and complete the necessary paperwork. The residency affidavit is valid for one year only. The proof of residency document can be dropped off at your child’s school any time before June 10th, or after July 15, or at our central office at 735 Athens Road, Lexington, anytime between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, or click the link to enter your information and upload a copy of your proof of residency. 3rd grade: https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/forms/3rd-grade-proof-of-residency-submission-2025-26 6th grade: https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/forms/6th-grade-proof-of-residency-submission-202526 9th grade: https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/forms/9th-grade-proof-of-resideny-submission-202526 If you have students in more than one grade, please click the link for each child’s grade level, as the forms will be directed to different schools. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

OCHS Graduation will take place at 8:00 pm at Patriot Stadium on Friday, May 23rd. Graduation will be live- streamed at: https://tinyurl.com/OCHS-Graduation. Please be sure you have downloaded Teams prior to streaming.

Reminder! OCHS Virtual Parent Night tonight at 6:00pm.

Introducing the Class of 2025!

This message is to alert you to the newest TikTok trend sweeping the nation that challenges kids to short out their school devices by sticking pieces of metal in various ports to short them out & possibly cause a fire. Please have a talk with your student that this will cost them $300+ to replace the device, will result in school consequences, & can result in law enforcement being involved should it cause a school disruption. Thanks for your help with this.

We appreciate our school nurses today and every day and the part they play in academic success! Thank you!!! HISTORY OF SCHOOL NURSE DAY On October 1, 1902, the first school nurse, Linda Richards, was employed to prevent absenteeism by consulting with kids and families regarding healthcare requirements related to infectious diseases. She led the adoption of evidence-based nursing practice across the city after a month of effective nursing operations in New York City schools. Since then, school nurses have continued to control infectious diseases, but their function has grown and become more diverse. The health of a student is inextricably linked to their ability to learn. Unaddressed health care needs make it difficult for children to participate in the learning system. The school nurse helps students succeed by providing healthcare to all students in the school context through examination, treatment, and follow-up. The school nurse helps children with their physical, psychological, emotional, and social health requirements as well as their academic success. According to the National Survey of Children with Special Healthcare Needs, 11.2 million children in the United States are at risk of developing persistent physical, cognitive, social, or emotional problems. These students may require school-based health assistance, which school nurses can provide. National School Nurse Day has been observed since 1972 to honor school nurses. National School Nurse Day was created to raise awareness about the importance of school nurses in the educational setting.

You’re invited to join the Cook Center Wednesday, May 7th at 8 pm for Ask a Therapist Live. This webinar is an opportunity to ask a licensed clinical therapist questions about parenting, your child’s well-being, or anything that’s been on your mind. Participation is anonymous and free. Visit https://cookcenter.info/ATLFeb19 to register today!

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th - 9th. What a great time to recognize the heart and soul of our schools, the educators who inspire, nurture, and guide our students every day. Their dedication goes far beyond the classroom, shaping futures and changing lives. Let’s take this week to show our gratitude for the patience, passion, and perseverance teachers bring to their work. A simple "thank you" can mean the world, let’s make sure they feel seen and celebrated! Is there an Oglethorpe educator who has inspired or had a significant impact on you or your child? Let them know by leaving a comment on our social media channels, telling how they impacted you or your child.

We appreciate our principals!

Congratulations to the BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK TEAMS - 2025 REGION TRACK CHAMPIONS!

Oglethorpe County School System is pleased to announce a new partnership with Mechanical Contractors Association! This phenomenal opportunity will benefit not only our high school students but students from the surrounding areas! The updated facility opens September 2025 on the Oglethorpe County High School campus! Please visit http://www.afutureinpiping.com for more information and https://www.mcag-wd.com/information to fill out an interest form!

Congratulations to our April Rotary Students of the Month: OCES: Lily Pappe OCMS: Eva Lou Miller OCHS: Bryce Frankel

Congratulations to the middle school who was recognized last Thursday with a visit from State School Superintendent Richard Woods to present the school with the Math Leader Award. This award was presented to the middle school for their outstanding results on the Enhanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections 2023-24 End of Course Test. The Enhanced Algebra course was implemented for the first time in 8th grade last year, and recommended students took the course with teacher, Sandy Cederbaum, for high school credit. The students who took the course last year, now 9th grade students, were allowed to return to the middle school to receive their award. Just as state championship athletic teams get a police escort, the math students also received a police escort to the middle school for their meeting with the state school superintendent, and this outstanding math achievement! 💙❤️ All photo credits to Maurice Freeman!

Please be aware that traffic will be heavy on Highway 78 near the Athens Fairgrounds due to tonight's Georgia Rodeo/Concert. Please make arrangements to be on time for car rider pickup if you have to come from Athens, and avoid the area if you can.

The lock-down drill at the middle school is now complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

OCMS is currently in a lock-down practice drill. All students and staff are safe–they are just taking the necessary steps to test our new safety system and procedures. At this time, OCMS students can not check-in or check-out. We will notify parents as soon as the lock-down drill is over. Beverley Levine

Please click this link: www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/page/human-resources to view and apply to all open positions in the Oglethorpe County School System!

Congratulations to Montana Barner, the March Rotary Student of the Month!

Come out and support our high school baseball team as they play at UGA's Foley Field on Tuesday night. Admission is free so bring the whole family!