Underclass registration is coming!  Information in posted on the OCHS homepage at www.oconeeschools.org/ochs

Make plans now to attend the AP Parent Night/FYI Fair on Thursday, February 7 from 6:15-8:00.  We will have sessions about course offerings, teen driving laws, and joint enrollment opportunities among others.

The goal of the Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. The scholarship application is open to seniors who will be continuing their education in the Fall of 2013. Awards are based on merit, not financial need. At least (4) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.   Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due to Kristi Greer at Oconee State Bank by 4:00 PM on April 5.

 

The Univision 34's "Liga de Campeones" Scholarship is designed to motivate Latino youth in the area to pursue higher education. Applicants must be bilingual (Spanish/English), have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, must be of Hispanic descent and must reside in an area that receives the Univsion 34 signal.  Applications can be picked up in the Counseling office and must be postmarked by February 28, 2013. An essay and teacher nomination is also required for the application.

The primary purpose of the Oconee Lions Youth Citizenship Award is to recognize the achievements of two Oconee County High School graduating seniors who provide the evidence of the following criteria:  1. Good Citizenship, 2. An active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community, and 3. A record of service to the community without personal financial reward.

The award is not intended to necessarily benefit students with "high" grade point averages. In the evaluation, consideration will be given to need, recommendations, personal achievements and a statement of the applicant's personal goals. Special weight will be given to community service accomplishments.

The amount of the award is $1,000 to each of two graduating seniors. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling office and must be turned in to Mr. Guthas by April 26, 2013.

 

The Peach State Credit Union scholarship is in honor of Dr. John Jackson, retired Superintendent of Oconee County Schools, for his contributions to the Oconee County School System. It will be awarded to an Oconee County Public School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office. The deadline to apply is March 22, 2013.

Senior parents, please check this Senior Balfour 2013 flyer for information regarding graduation!

OCHS and NOHS will co-host a representative from the Georgia Student Finanace Commision on Tuesday, January 15th at 6pm in the NOHS Fine Arts Auditorium. They will explain the ins and outs of the financial aid process as well as answer specific questions about finanacial aid and HOPE.

Best Buy is awarding $1.1 milllion in scholarships for high school students through the Best Buy Scholarship Program. Students who demonstrate good grades, commitment to community service and/or work experience are eligible to apply. For more information and to apply, please visit http://pr.bby.com .

The Washington Youth Tour sponsored by Walton EMC is designed to make students better leaders and instill greater confidence. Sophmores and Juniors have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in this exciting event. Students will have the chance to meet Georgia's U.S. Representatives and Senators, tour many sites in Washington and attend professional development workshops led by certified leadership trainers. All sophomore and junior students who live in Walton EMC's service area are eligible to apply. Please see Mr. Guthas in the counseling office for a brochure and entry form. The entry form deadline is Friday, February 8. The Washington Youth Tour is from June 13-20.