Cardinal Weekly
OHS Bulletin October 7, 2022
CWU Workshop at OHS
College & Career Fair
Homecoming Game & Dance Details
Homecoming Football Game Details
Friday, October 7, 2022 7pm vs Washington HS
Gates open at 6pm, Cash only
Pre-Game:
OHS Honor Choir performs the anthem
Halftime:
- Royalty Announcements immediately after end of 2nd qtr.
- Immediately following royalty, Cheer routine.
- Immediately following cheer, drumline.
Vendors:
- Taste of Samoa
- Kettle Corn/Cotton Candy
- Coffee
- OJC Burgers, etc.
- ASB Concession Stand – Cash only
- FBLA Cart
- Board Member Booth near ticket booth
A reminder to all families that kids through 8th grade need to come in the company of a supervising adult.
Ticket Prices:
$6 Adult, Non-ASB student
$4 Military, OMS and Visitor w/ ASB
$2 Seniors, Elementary K-5
$0 OHS with ASB and children Ages 0-Preschool
Homecoming Dance Details
Saturday, October 8, 2022 in the OHS Pac 7pm-10pm
- Light snacks will be served
- A live DJ will be present
- Photos: There are 2 photo opportunities. There will be a photo booth (casual) and students will get that photo strip printed right away to keep (no extra charge). Formal photos will also be available and students will be informed by the Photographer about a link to purchase those
- Dress is semi-formal and dress code will be followed.
- Bag checks will occur at entry and no re-entry if you leave the dance.
- Tickets are still on sale at the door for $45 (no ASB discounts)
Attendance Notes
Parking Notes
- Ticket #1 $10
- Ticket #2 $20
- Ticket #3+ each $30
Fees and Accounts
Register for Sports
https://www.ortingschools.org/domain/337
Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch (due Sept 30, 2022)
https://www.ortingschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=439
Lunch money accounts
https://www.ortingschools.org/domain/374
Overdue OHS fines/Parking Tickets: Pay Mrs. Sluka in the office
Parking Pass (first one is Free, additional $2): see Mrs Lovey Fisher in the office
Winter Sports Registration is open
New at OHS - Girls Bowling!
All girls interested in bowling this winter for the first EVER Orting High School Girls Bowling Team. there is a meeting Thursday, Oct 13th during Cards time in the OHS Weight room for those interested.
If you can't make it to the meeting, and you are interested, see Coach Nasinec
OHS Basketball Shop is open
Order HERE!
Current Fall Sports standings
Varsity Football: 1-4
C-Team Volleyball: 1-4-1
JV Volleyball: 6-3
Varsity Volleyball: 4-6
JV Girls Soccer: 0-3
Varsity Girls Soccer: 6-3-1
OHS Golf 9-0
*Standings on group sports as of 10/6 am.
FFA Merch is here!
ORTING FFA MERCH IS OUT!!!
www.NewCreationsByJen.com/ohsffa
Go snag you some FANCY Blue & Gold attire!!! Stay tuned for the "Orting FFA LOVE LIVE AGRICULTURE" hat!!!
2022/2023 Clubs
Dates and times will be listed below as we confirm them. Pay attention to announcements at period 4 for any start dates.
Sports Med - R. Romo - Port 6 Thursday mornings 7:20am
Anime - A.Burns - Port E first club meeting on Monday September 26th after school
LGBTQ+ - J. Kemmerer - WW2 - 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month
Stem - D. Thompson - STEM Lab - Wednesdays after school-starting soon
FBLA - R. Polly - Cards Nest - Friday after school
Art - J. Coleman - Room 100 - coming soon
Tabletop Gaming - B. Petersen - Port 1 Wednesdays after school
Drama - J. Babcock - in the PAC Tuesdays after school
NHS - E. Martin - Port A - 2nd Wednesdays of the month 7am.
Knowledge Bowl - J. McNinch - Port 5 after school Monday, before school Thurs
E-Sports - D. Buroker - Our first meeting will be Oct 13 at 2:30 in the band room
Culture - M. Portillo - Port 3 - coming soon
Weightlifting - M. Portillo - Weight Room - coming soon
Jesus - M. Gum - Port AA - coming soon
Volleyball - G. Frey - OHS Gym
Film - T. Mayfield - Room 207
Graduation 2023
GRAD NIGHT 2023
Seniors! Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about graduation night! See the information below that was just released about plans for your Senior Night 2023!
Save the date! Friday, June 9th, 2023
9:00pm - 7:00am
CARDINALS take on the City.
Tickets include: Transportation, Laser Tag, Rock Wall, Unlimited Gaming, Bowling, Ropes Course, Go-Karts, Hypnotist, Casino Tables, Great Food, Beach Sunrise and MORE!
Forms are available in the main office, or email ortingprojectgrad@gmail.com and they can send you a fillable PDF form.
College/Military/Careers
Interested in a career in Nursing?
Event details:
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 5-6:30pm
Registration Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoce-qrDwiH924gJMtaLCoX5YUrB01czgk
Financial Aid
Apply Now for 2023-24 Financial Aid
A family of four making up to $107,000 may be eligible for aid.
Students who plan to start college next fall can now apply for financial aid for the 2023-24 school year. Education beyond high school is more important than ever. Applying for financial aid gives you more options for the future.
In Washington, there are two ways to apply for financial aid:
- Most people should complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is used by U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens to apply for both state and federal financial aid.
- The WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) is an application for state financial aid only. The WASFA is for people who are undocumented or who do not qualify for federal aid because of their immigration status, and can be used in limited circumstances by others who cannot or choose not to file a FAFSA.
Applying for financial aid is a crucial first step toward college or job training. Many families assume they won’t qualify, but there’s more help available than ever before. This year, a family of four making up to $107,000 can qualify for financial aid in Washington. The only way to know for sure if you’re eligible is to apply. Learn more, get support, and apply for financial aid at wsac.wa.gov/apply.
Scholarships
Nursing students scholarships
To learn more about our scholarships and download an application, visit https://rainierolympicnurses.org/scholarships/
Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2023 scholarship year
The 2023 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online here. The application deadline is November 14, 2022
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2023. This one application also covers state and local lodge specific scholarships available to your students.
MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:
- Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
- Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose Puyallup Lodge #1450 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at the above link.
Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2022. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 6, 2023. Please visit the above link for more details and the application link.
$20,000 scholarship opportunity
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
We want your school to have a Coke Scholar this year!
To share the application for this $20,000 scholarship for high school seniors in your area, access the School Marketing Toolkit, which includes:
- a printable PDF flyer
- a selection timeline
- a press release template
- sample social media posts
- photos and videos to use in your posts
If any other materials would be helpful, let us know.
The 2022-23 application is open to high school seniors until 5 p.m. Eastern on October 31, 2022.
More Scholarships Available
College and career-planning Resources
Washington Student Achievment Council - Start here!
Plan Your Future on These Trusted WSAC Websites
There is no shortage of college and career-planning advice out there, especially online. Some is good, some is…not-so-good. So where can you find information that is correct and clear? The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) offers trustworthy web resources that can help you find the right education and career path for you.
- WSAC Website. Review WSAC’s Plan Your Future page for information and resources on college planning, career exploration, financial aid, apprenticeship, and more. Learn about Washington’s state financial aid programs and how to apply for financial aid.
- College & Career Compass. Explore your options with the College & Career Compass. This web-based tool will help you identify educational pathways that can lead to promising careers and a brighter future.
- GEAR UP Student & Family Resources. Access free college planning resources on the GEAR UP website. GEAR UP links to quality materials and websites about planning your path, paying for college, visiting campuses, and building a support system
- WASFA: Application for state aid only, for people who are undocumented or who do not qualify for federal aid because of their immigration status, and in limited circumstances for others who cannot or choose not to file a FAFSA.
- Explore Wa Community & Technical Colleges - all 34 of them.
- Career Connect Washington. Type an interest and search for schools and programs by a particular zip code.
- Washingtron Career Bridge. Pick an interest and find a program in Wa.
Lunch Room
*menu subject to changes due to inventory
The Full Menu is available HERE!
OHS Breakfast - October will be scanned in soon
OHS Lunch - October 2022
You can now make OHS Donations!
InvestEd matches dollar for dollar (up to $500 the school year), so this is a great portal where your contribution will be doubled for us to use. Needs are filtered through our OHS counselors and processed by only the OHS Bookkeeper. Common needs are to help buying a yearbook, paying for testing fees (AP courses, ACT), College in High School courses, etc..
Donation link for OHS: https://invested.org/campaigns/orting-high-school
All donations are tax-deductible and acknowledgment letters will be provided to you directly by InvestED. InvestED is a 501(c)(3) organization.
CFAC/Listen and Learns/Town Halls
We have five elected school board officials who volunteer their time to help ensure the Orting School District is responsive to the needs and concerns of our community. As part of their commitment to transparency and regular communication, our board would like to hear from you! If you have questions or concerns about future growth, facility needs, student support, improving learning outcomes or any other topics you would like to discuss, members of the elected school board are here to listen and learn from you! Swing by to chat, grab some treats and find out more about the great things happening in OSD!
We have a few Listen and Learn opportunities coming up that we hope you can attend!
- Saturday, Oct. 1: Orting Red Hat Days
- Saturday, Oct. 7: Homecoming Football Game Booth
- Thursday, Oct. 20: OMS and OHS conferences
In addition, we are hosting a few other events where the community can share their voice. This includes our Citizens Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) and three town hall meetings. We will have two CFAC meetings, occurring on Tuesday, October 4 and Tuesday, November 29. The CFAC meetings are to engage the community to better understand their priorities and desires regarding school facilities, further explore the enrollment issues, potential solutions, and alternatives. Our three town halls will occur on Thursday, October 13, Thursday, January 26 and Thursday, February 9. We hope to see you there!