The Weekly Bear News
School Calendar
Thank you to parents and community members who attended Shrek last weekend--the students and staff appreciated your support! OHS also hosted the Frederick County Sheriff's Department who presented the Avoid/Deny/Defend program and information on general school safety. If you would like to know more about Avoid/Deny/Defend visit their website at: www.avoiddenydefend.org.
Prom and Graduation are just around the corner! These milestone events are fun, exciting and celebrate all of the hard work students and families have completed over four years. Please encourage your students who will be participating in these events to make good choices for their future and safety. The Prom is considered a school event, even though it is held off FCPS property. School rules still apply as do the laws that regulate the use of vape, tobacco, alcohol and drug use. Students who break these rules will receive disciplinary consequences based on FCPS policy which includes the removal of students from all extracurricular activities outside of the regular school day. This may mean that they will not be able to participate in Graduation and other fun Senior class activities for the remainder of the school year. Thank you for talking to your student about expectations--we are looking forward to celebrating their accomplishments!
Weekend Closure for Boyers Mill Road at Eaglehead Drive:
The closure will occur on April 27 at 8 p.m. and end April 30 by 6 a.m. in order to complete the construction of a roundabout. The intersection and roads will be open to local traffic only under a flagging operation for the entire duration. Trucks will be restricted from the intersection. All emergency vehicles will have access during the weekend closure. A signed detour route utilizing Gas House Pike, Linganore Road, 144/Old National Pike and Boyers Mill Road will be in place during the weekend closure.
Prom is just around the corner and students and staff are looking forward to this exciting celebration!
Students attending Prom are expected to be present through block 4 on Friday, May 18. Students should have a parent note to allow an early dismissal (12:40 p.m. - end of Block 4), if one is being requested. Students who have third lunch may leave at 12:10 p.m. rather than staying at school for their lunch shift. The parent note should reflect that time. (Note: this is a PARCC testing day, so times are adjusted from the normal school day.) Bring notes in early to help out the attendance staff! There will be a check out station at the front entrance-students will sign out as they leave.
Thank you for your assistance!
The Oakdale Student Government Association is proud to present the 4th annual Mr. Oakdale,
Saturday April 28th @ 7pm in the OHS auditorium
Get your ticket right now at www.ShowTix4u.com
Students are expected to ride their assigned bus each day. Students should not be riding another bus unless it is an emergency. If an emergency occurs, a signed parent note must be turned into the front office from both students. A bus pass will be issued to the guest rider. If there are any questions, please contact the school.
OHS PTSA is looking for a president and vice-president for next year, as well as several committee chairpersons. Please contact Mrs. Cole to get more information. jennifer.cole@fcps.org
Attention Oakdale Seniors – The Oakdale High School PTSA is offering a $500 Lead Today/Lead Tomorrow Scholarship to a graduating Senior. The following criteria must be met in order to qualify: Seniors must be a member of the PTSA and must pick up, from Mrs. Cole, the Scholarship Application and submit it by April 30th to Mrs. Cole in room A211 . The Scholarship Committee will then meet to decide on a winner. The scholarship award winner will be announced at the awards ceremony at the end of May. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Cole at jennifer.cole@fcps.org.
Lifetouch will have three sessions for Senior Portraits. If you cannot make any of these sessions, please contact Lifetouch directly to schedule your portraits at a Lifetouch Studio (800-445-1189). Only formal senior portraits taken with Lifetouch will be included in the 2019 Yearbook. Concerns or questions contact the yearbook advisor, Ms. Pyles at amy.pyles@fcps.org.
Session 1
June 19, 20, 21
8:30 - 3:00 pm
Drama & Band Rooms
Session 2
July 30, 31
B200
Final Make-up Session
October 8, 9
2:30 - 9 pm
Auditorium
http://ohs.sites.fcps.org 5850 Eaglehead Drive Ijamsville, MD 21754 Phone: 240-566-9400 Fax: 240-566-9401