OHS Panther Tracks
Weekly Newsletter for Orange High School Families
WEEK OF MAY 2 - 6
Upcoming Dates/Events
April 26 - May 6 - ACT WorkKeys test administration for CTE students
May 4 - ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) offered at OHS (9 - 12 pm) see info below
May 16 - July 1 - Summer School Registration open for students
June 3 - June 9 - NC Spring End-of-Course Exams
June 10 - Graduation
May 2 - 6 is Teacher Appreciation Week!
Around OHS...
Prom 2022 - A Success!!
Celebrating our OHS Administrative Professionals!
Seniors at OHS
The 3A/2A/1A/ State Lacrosse Playoff brackets are out.
is the #1 seed in the East. The Panthers will play the winner of J.F. Webb vs. South Brunswick on Friday at Auman Stadium.FFA Regional Contests
Parliamentary Procedure - 1st
Luke Cecil, Lauren Hoesli, Hayleigh Whipp, Kate Barger, Sydney Rogers, Garrett Compton
Ag Mechanics - 1st
Lance Ruley, Carson Latta, Zach Phipps & Luke Neivus
Lance Ruley - High Mechanics Individual
Extemporaneous Public Speaking - 2nd
Hayleigh Whipp
Congratulations to Lauren Hoesli for being elected to serve as the 2022-2023 West Central Vice President
Student Input for OHS Schedule 2022-23
The master scheduling team is looking for your feedback! Please access this Google form to provide your thoughts around what worked and what needs improvement in next year's schedule:
OHS Theater and Band Present: Pop Up Hillsborough
Pop-Up: Hillsborough
Join us outdoors for a clue adventure of pop-up performances inspired by stories, memories, and local legends of Hillsborough.
The show's starting point is secret and will be sent to registered audience members the day before the show.
Audiences are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes.
NOTE: This show does NOT take place at Orange High School.
For details and ticketing go to: https://panthertheatre.ludus.com/
Semillas Summer Camp for Grade 9
This program is specifically for 9th grade Latine students who are looking to create change in their community and are willing to get out of their comfort zone. Transportation and meals will be provided! For more information click here or see Ms. Butner in the guidance hall.
From OHS PTSO...
PROM THANKS:
We would like to thank everyone that provided goods and monetary donations for the upcoming Senior/Junior Prom. The prom committee is so excited to put all these great things to good use - and we can't wait to see the end result!
BOARD MEMBERS:
We are on the hunt for some great volunteers to participate on the PTSO board next year, please feel free to reach out if you are interested, or have any questions!
BRICK ORDERS:
We've extended our brick order until April 29th -- we've seen so many wonderful things to be highlighted (Robotics, FFA, Athletics!, Drama Productions, etc.): https://ohsptso.weebly.com/ptso-bricks.html
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK:
Help us celebrate our FABULOUS teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week May 2 - 6th! Here is the link for donations for Teacher Appreciation Week: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C45AEAD2CA0FB6-ohsteacher
Stay safe, be kind.
CCP Updates from Durham Tech
Summer and Fall Information sessions have begun. College Liaisons have posted their dates. The Durham campus scheduled Information Sessions are posted online: https://www.durhamtech.edu/dual-enrollment/ccp-information-sessions
Meet our College Liaisons:
https://www.durhamtech.edu/dual-enrollment/contact-us
Be sure to follow the Academic Calendar (The Academic Calendar provides dates applicable to credit (curriculum) courses).
Opportunities:
Calling All Durham Young Adults interested in a career in the Life Sciences Industry! BULLS – Building Up Local Life Sciences
Tell your students about BULLS if they meet the following criteria:
Students who are 18-24 years old and Residents of Durham County who are interested in a short-term academic program that leads to an entry-level position in a high growth high wage sector.
- BULLS currently stands for Building Up Local Life Sciences.
- Not only are the courses FREE for students, but they also receive a biweekly stipend if they meet the regular academic benchmarks.
- Students are also supported by a BULLS Liaison
- When students graduate, they have successfully completed the Biotechnology Biomanufacturing program and qualify to take the North Carolina Biotech Process Technician certification exam.
- Students can complete the program in 5 months and qualify for an entry-level salary of $40-49K.
The attached flyer contains a lot of useful information about upcoming info sessions on Zoom to learn more. It doesn’t print very nicely, but you can forward it to students, and they can access the links.
Free tuition opportunity: The Durham Tech tuition-free initiative is a scholarship supplement to the North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduate from a North Carolina high school or earn a high school equivalency in 2021 or 2022.
- Be admitted to a Durham Tech credit program.
- Be a first-time college student. Students who participated in Career and College Promise and Early/Middle College High School are eligible.
- Complete the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Durham Tech’s school code is 005448.).
- Be a resident of North Carolina as determined by the Residency Determination Service (RDS).
- Enroll in a curriculum program during the Fall 2022 semester.
- Enroll in at least six credit hours.
- Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from $0 - $15,000 (“EFC” is based upon student’s FAFSA determination).
- Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirement.
Internship Applications for Summer 2022
Applications for our Orange County Schools Summer Internships are in Mr. Montgomery's office (Room 310). They each pay $15.00/hour. You must be 16 and able to legally work in the United States. Applications are due Monday, May 9 at 4:00!
Here is a listing of all internships available:
- Plumber/HVAC/Electrician
- Carpentry/Locksmith
- Construction Management
- Mechanic
- Finance
- Technology
- Culinary - Child Nutrition Assistant
- Dietitian/Menu Planning/Program Administration - Child Nutrition Assistant,
- Summer Scholars Academy Front Office Support
- Summer Scholars Academy Teacher Assistant (Grades 4-8)
UNC Board Updates Testing Policies for Fall 2023
The UNC Board has made a decision about their testing policies for students entering in Fall 2023. They have decided to remain test optional through Fall 2024. This means that if you are applying to a UNC system school for Fall 2023 or Fall 2024 then you do not have to provide test scores with your application. It can still be beneficial to take either the SAT or ACT as a good score will boost your application, however, these tests are not required. For more information about this decision click here. If you have any questions feel free to email me.
ASVAB at OHS
For more information visit https://www.officialasvab.com/
Middle College Accepting Applications
As a reminder, students must also submit a copy of their transcript, discipline record, and attendance record.
All items should be sent directly William_Evans-Jr@dpsnc.net…preferably via email but they may mail or bring them by if necessary. The deadline for this application round will be May 6th and we will now accept students on a first come, first served basis. Thank you.
MCHS Student Application - English
MCHS Recommendation Forms - English
College Visits @ OHS
Students should set up an account at Scoir asap to sign up for visits throughout the year!
WHO'S COMING TO OHS??
See Ms. Butner's list of upcoming college visits!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d3ki-pA5a43b2LiO5TBsuujLypU50pL0z1Om_zYCrVc/edit#gid=0
Martin Luther King Jr. Edith Wiggins Scholarship (Deadline May 6)
The MLK University/Community Planning Corporation is excited to announce that our 2022 Martin Luther King Jr./Edith Wiggins Scholarship Application will be opened April 12, 2022. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Edith Wiggins Scholarship is a need-based scholarship that promotes the advancement of higher education and helps to alleviate the burden of financing a college education. The 2022 scholarship application will be open from April 12th – May 6th till noon. A minimum of $1500 will be awarded to approximately ten graduating high school seniors who currently enrolled at high schools located in Orange County, North Carolina.
Criteria:
- Successful applicants must demonstrate financial need, a high degree of volunteerism, must have strong community/school involvement, and must continue their education at an accredited college or university.
- To apply and learn more about the scholarship requirements please visit: https://mlkpc-ch.org/mlk-high-school-student-scholarship/
William-Daniel Chase Underhill Memorial Scholarship (Deadline May 10)
Seniors,
Below you will find the criteria for the William-Daniel Chase Underhill Memorial Scholarship. If you are interested, please see the attached application. You can also pick up a hard copy of the application from Student Services or the Ag Department.
Criteria:
- 3.0 weighted GPA
- Active member of FFA
- Involvement in another extra-curricular activity
- One-page handwritten essay
- One teacher recommendation
Please return your application to Mr. Latta no later than May 10, 2022.
Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship (Deadline May 15th)
The Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship available to high school seniors who plan to study music at a historically Black college or university this coming academic year (Fall 2022). The scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Virginia.
You can find the details here:
https://www.cfnova.org/scholarship/leslie-richardson-scholarship-fund
If interested apply here: https://www.swanandsparrowscholarship.org/
Couch Oil Cares Scholarship (Deadline May 27)
In partnership with the Durham Bulls, Couch Oil Company of Durham is pleased to offer the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship available to individuals who have been accepted into either a four-year or community college and reside in a 16-county area surrounding the Triangle. $1,000 will be awarded to six (6) individuals across a 16-county area who plan to attend a four-year or community college (first-year students only).
Eligibility:
- Residents of Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, and Wilson counties
- Been accepted to and registered as first-year college students for the 2022-2023 school year (four-year or community college)
- No more than twenty-five (25) years of age at the time of the scholarship presentation.
Required Documents:
To be eligible for the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship, an applicant must submit the following to the Selection Committee by Friday, May 27, 2022.
- An application for the scholarship (including 2 essay questions, see attached application)
- A resume of significant honors, achievements, and extracurricular activities in grades 9-12, including leadership experience
- One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor/advisor
- Other supporting documents or letters that may enhance the application
- An official high school transcript for grades 9-12
- A letter of acceptance from the student’s intended college/community college
Application can be accessed here: http://couchoilcares.org/scholarship/
Please read the application in its entirety for more details and be sure to pay close attention to the essay questions.
Completed applications (and supporting documents) must be submitted online, emailed, or postmarked no later than Friday, May 27, 2022.
Applications should be sent via EMAIL: scholarship@couchoilcompany.com OR MAILED to: Couch Oil Cares Scholarship Attn: Janice Couch Thompson Box 1417 Hillsborough, NC 27278.
OHS Athletics for the Week:
Here is the schedule for this week's athletic events:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B2HxqlYI2R4EM6d3xlgrJQjF7kTa3Tex/view?usp=sharing
Please review dates, locations, and times for accuracy, especially with the numerous schedule changes.
Tickets can be purchased on Go Fan. https://gofan.co/app/school/NC1790
Orange High School home baseball, lacrosse, soccer and softball games can be live streamed at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/orange-high-school-hillsborough-nc.
Opportunities to get Athletic Physicals
Both Duke and EmergeOrtho will be offering their annual physical nights in May. Cost is $10 and insurance is not needed nor will it be filed. By getting a physical at one of these two options, your child's physical will be valid for the entirety of the 2022-2023 school year. Please see below for the specific information for each event.
Duke
Tuesday, May 17th
6:30-8:00pm
Duke Sports Science Institute (3475 Erwin Rd. Durham, NC 27710)
$10 cash only. Insurance is not required and will not be filed.
Please note that this year the athletes will need to come with a parent or legal guardian. That is the policy for Duke Clinics and we have to abide by that policy (assuming the athlete is a minor).
EmergeOrtho
Wednesday, May 25th
6:00-8:00pm
Chapel Hill ·100 Perkins Drive (pending current maintenance repair)
Durham · 120 William Penn Plaza
Roxboro ·799 Doctors Court
$10 cash or check only. Insurance is not required and will not be filed.
Student-athletes must have the medical history portion of the physical form, signed and dated by a parent/guardian. As always, ALL proceeds are donated back to the schools!
*Please note that this will be first come, first serve and that availability may be limited.
2021-22 NCHSAA Sports Calendar
OHS Athletics Webpage:
PURCHASING HOME TICKETS:
Other OHS Newsletters
Guidance Counselor's Grade 9 Newsletter:
Guidance Counselor's Grades 10 - 11 Newsletter:
Ms. Butner's Scholarship Newsletter:
Ms. Butner's Senior Newsletter:
Ms. Butner's OHS College Advising Webpage:
https://ohscollegeadvising.wixsite.com/orange2college
Mr. Montgomery's Career Center Newsletter: