Oceanside High School Weekly Update

Hello Pirates!

I was driving in Arizona the other day and as I passed the welcome sign what I noticed was that Arizona became a state in 1912. Why does this matter? Oceanside High School was founded in 1906 six years before Arizona became a state! When we think of all of the history and tradition we have here at Oceanside High School it is important to put it in perspective. Knowing we are older than a state is a different way to grasp the many years Oceanside High School has been supporting our students and our community. And we are not done making it the best high school ever! We will continue to make changes to better support our students, staff and community.

Please remember that it is all of us together that make OHS what it is for all of our students. We welcome you to be an active participant in the activities and happenings on campus. If you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to reach out to any OHS staff member! We are a team working toward a common goal. Only when we all work together can we truly transform and increase the success of all of our OHS students!

Pirates you are a part of something big! You belong and will always belong in the Oceanside High School Pirate Community. What an amazing feeling to realize you belong to something bigger than the individual Pirate, but rather part of a 100 year plus Pirate Ship Community!

Regardless of where you may go and no matter what you end up accomplishing the one thing that you have to count on is that you will ALWAYS be a PIRATE!

Stay safe! Know you are loved and belong to the Pirate community - this is the Pirate Way!

Some important dates:

• March 27:
• CAASPP Testing Continues
• March 28:
• OHS ILT Meeting
• March 29:
  
• OHS Club Rush @ Lunch
• OHS PLCs
• OHS RBO
• April 1:
• Volunteer Opportunity @ Half Ironman
• April 3:
• OHS Senior Prom Ticket Sales Begin
• April 5:
• OHS PTSO Meeting
• April 7:
• Fentanyl Awareness Assembly
• April 10 - April 14
• OUSD Spring Break No School

Dr. Skyler M. Garrahy

Principal

760-901-8204

@skylergarrahy

OHS Soundwaves show choir has had two back to back successful weekends of competition. They took 2nd place of 5 at Burbank High School and swept their division, winning first place, best music, and best show, with a special award going to Mylene Flores for best performer from our group.

Here's the livestream in case you'd like to see our performance. Soundwaves starts at about 18:30.

https://www.youtube.com/live/5vRA_qPR59Y?feature=share

We are super proud of our outstanding pirate performers. Make sure you congratulate them and wish us well on our next competition in Boston MA!

Research Indicates Block Schedule Provides:

• Improved Teaching and Learning
• Increased Ability to Focus Attention
• Individualized Pacing
• More Course Offerings
• Increased Teacher Collaboration
• Achievement Levels Increase
• Decrease in Discipline

• Do you have ideas for campus and want to help make them happen? It's time to run for office!
• Do you want to help make the dances the best they can be? It's time to run for office!
• Do you want to help run fun assemblies and rallies? It's time to run for office!
• Do you want to be a part of the positive change on the Oceanside HS campus? It's time to run for office!

Pirates, here is your opportunity to make a positive and fun impact on campus.

There are many officer positions available.

If you do not want to run for office but be a part of ASB, email OHSASB@oside.us and set a time to speak with the bearded Mr. Fristed and the current ASB officers.

Go to the website below to read about the different officer positions & download the Election Application:

https://osidepirateasb.wordpress.com/asb-elections/

We will be giving transcript grades on March 29th and June 15th.

Quarter 3: Jan. 9 - March 29

Quarter 4: March 30 - June 15

To order all graduation items from Jostens including cap & gown, graduation announcements, class jewelry, senior apparel/keepsakes, and letter jackets.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1005830/Oceanside-High-School/

To order cap & gown only.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1005830/Oceanside-High-School/-/1831064444/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/1868122631/

From the sports desk,

Five Oceanside High School student-athletes were honored for their work on the field and in the classroom at the first Oceanside Elks Lodge (BPOE #1561) Scholarship Awards Dinner Tuesday night.

Elizabeth Danielson, who has run track and cross country for four years, was the winner of the Edward & Pauline Novak Scholarship. The senior received a $10,000 check that can be put towards post high school education. Teammate Darcy Jacobson (track and cross country) got a $3,000 check and Joseph Garcia (football) won $2,000. Roberto Garcia Medina (football) and KeSean Goodson (football and track) both earned $1,500 checks.

Here is a terrific renewable scholarship opportunity from Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin and the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) are committed to preparing the next generation of diverse talent for the future of STEM.

This scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who plan to pursue a major in engineering, computer science, math, or physics, demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities. This year, the program will award up to 200 scholarships worth $10,000 in renewable funds per student.

To learn more and apply, visit lockheedmartin.com/scholarship. The deadline is March 31, 2023. Contact Charles Farmer at cfarmer@cee.org with questions.

Lockheed Martin is a long-time major supporter of the Center for Excellence in Education.

The nonprofit Oceanside High School Foundation was originally founded in 1986. Left inactive after the Oceanside High School 90th reunion, this vital organization was re-established in 2005 to organize the school’s centennial celebration. Today, the Oceanside High School Foundation continues to serve the students, staff and alumni of OHS. Working on behalf of Oceanside High School, the Foundation helps provide funds for student programs, scholarships, faculty grant awards, campus improvement projects, the annual All-Class Reunion, Hall of Fame and other activities helping to lessen the disparity between student’s needs and state/district funding. We also serve as a liaison and database for alumni and their respective classes.

OHS Foundation Website

The 2023 meetings are:

April 19 – general meeting

May 17 – general meeting

June 21 – general meeting

June 25—All Class Reunion

October 14 --Hall of Fame (tentative date)

Sports are an integral part of the OHS Pirate Community and joining the OHS Athletic Board means that you will play an important role in the success of Pirate Student Athletes and their Coaches. Please complete the interest form via the link below:

YES! I am interested in being part of the Pirate Sports Success!

OHS Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)

A great way to support OHS is to join or renew your membership in the OHS PTSO. We are a volunteer-run organization that supports the entire OHS community through fundraising, volunteering and communication. We support parents, students, faculty and staff, and all families and staff are welcome to join. Your donations and the funds we raise go toward staff appreciation events, teacher & club grants, AP test scholarships, student events & recognition (e.g., senior signs) and more.

Please renew your membership here: OHS PTSO Form 2022-23.

And here is a direct link to our donation page: PTSO Donation Page (Paypal or CC). You can also contribute via venmo (@ohsptso-treasurer

We typically meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Stay connected with us by joining our Facebook group @Oceanside High School PTSO Parents for Pirates or following us on Instagram @piratesptso. We also encourage you to choose Oceanside High School PTSO as your designated charity in your AmazonSmile account. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/77-0684642

Please direct any questions to ohsptsomembership@gmail.com.