Welcome back to OCHS!
Parent nights for all grade levels will be held the next two weeks. Parent nights give parents grade specific information regarding graduation, HOPE, post high school planning, etc. All parent nights are held at the Oconee County Civic Center.
Senior Parent Night - Monday, August 16 at 6:00 pm
Junior Parent Night - Monday, August 16 at 7:30 pm
Sophomore Parent Night - Monday, August 23 at 7:30 pm
Freshman Parent Night - Monday, August 23 at 6:00 pm
Powerschool Update – If you haven’t already done so, please create a parent account on Powerschool and update your student’s demographic and transportation information.
Next week is the 2nd annual Chic-fil-A challenge! Stop by the Epps Bridge location and help raise money for OCHS. More information can be found at http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/images/bag_stuffer_back.jpg
Grades 10 – 11 – Youth Leadership Oconee
The purpose of Youth Leadership Oconee is to provide opportunities for young adults to develop leadership skills and the community awareness necessary to address challenges facing Oconee County.
Current 10th and 11th grade students living or educated in Oconee County who want to further develop their leadership skills and channel those skills towards helping others should apply. Student youth leaders who want to take on more active leadership roles in their school/community should also consider applying. If selected, you commit to attending the orientation, all-day retreat, four program sessions and graduation.
Applications and complete details can be picked up in the guidance office. The application deadline is Monday, September 13, 2010
Grades 9-12 – Watson Brown Junior Board
Applications for the 2010-2011 Athens Area Chapter of the Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board of Trustees are now being accepted. The Watson-Brown Foundation labors to improve education and preserve history in the American South, in part through its Junior Board of Trustees. Motivated and talented high school students are being sought to fill the vacant board positions.
Students selected for membership on the Watson-Brown Junior Board of Trustees must be, and remain, in good academic standing during their tenure on the Board. Membership carries with it significant expectations and responsibilities, and students are needed who will take their membership in this prestigious group seriously.
Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due by September, 15, 2010.
Grade 12 – New Scholarships
The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association awards scholarships annually in the amount of $1,500, $1000 and $750 to high school seniors through an essay writing contest. The link for complete information and details is: http://georgiafiresprinkler.org/contest.php The deadline for entries is September 22, 2010.
Auburn University has many academic scholarships available, including non-resident scholarships. Please visit auburn.edu/scholarship for complete details and deadlines.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Go to www.ronbrown.org and click APPLY.
