Open Announcements
November 27, 2022
Don't Hesitate
If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy,
don’t hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty
of lives and whole towns destroyed or about
to be. We are not wise, and not very often
kind. And much can never be redeemed.
Still, life has some possibility left. Perhaps this
is its way of fighting back, that sometimes
something happens better than all the riches
or power in the world. It could be anything,
but very likely you notice it in the instant
when love begins. Anyway, that’s often the
case. Anyway, whatever it is, don’t be afraid
of its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb.
--Mary Oliver
Dear Open High Family,
Hope everyone enjoyed the break with family, friends, and food. We look forward to welcoming students back tomorrow, Monday Nov 28.
Here's what's coming up:
- The Youth Climate Action Summit--inspired by our Thursday elective and Callie Coffey--will be held on Dec 3, 11AM at the Richmond Public Library, Gellman Rm.
- Also on Dec 3, 11AM - 6 PM for The Grateful Festival benefiting Open and Community High Schools' travel program to Guatemala! Contact Vic Carll at mschnett@rvaschools.net regarding all international travel opportunities.
- AP Environmental Science students are participating in the 2nd annual Throwing Solar Shade® student final presentation and celebration event at the Science Museum of Virginia on Dec 6, 9:30- 2:30.
- The Black History Museum is providing each RPS high school with 50 free tickets to see Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on December 6 from 10 AM-2 PM at the Bow Tie Cinema! This includes a box lunch. Permission slips are due by Monday, Nov 28. If there is more interest than available tickets, we will select students by lottery.
- Yearbook Picture Retakes are scheduled for Dec. 8. See picture form attached below.
- Winter Project is an annual community service project that involves the whole school. This year we are planning to partner with our new neighbors at Fox Elementary for a Winter Festival of crafts, snacks, and activities tentatively scheduled for Friday, Dec 16, the day before Winter Break. We plan to donate new or slightly used children's books, so start unloading those bookshelves now!
Check out photos and student opportunities below.
Have a great week and don't hesitate!
Clary Carleton, Principal
she/her/hers
(804) 780-4661
TIME SENSITIVE: New Student Opportunity!
Here's a great volunteer opportunity for all! The City of Richmond will illuminate the city for the 2022 holiday season on Friday, December 2nd. We are looking for at least 25 volunteers. Please let us know if you are available by November 28th. Please email melanie.ramos@rva.gov with your name and cell number.
The 2023 National AI Scholarship Application is now LIVE! The deadline for the scholarship is 11/29/2022! With instructors from Stanford, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon University, RPS students can jump into the world of AI, gain real hands-on experience, develop creative projects and boost their competitiveness on their college applications and on the job market! Click here to access the application form!
VCU Medical Science Internship Program
For six weeks, under the guidance of a research mentor, interns will work in a research lab at VCU. Interns will conduct research with a project provided by the research lab they are placed in. Students will put together a slideshow and poster presentation based on their work from six weeks in the lab. During the last week of the program, the interns will present their projects to their peers, friends, family, mentors, and the VCU community. During the program, the interns will attend weekly seminars by guest lecturers sponsored by VCU or by organizations affiliated with VCU. Further information regarding the seminars and events will be provided to the interns once the program begins. See below for more info.
Open High School
Email: cwashing@rvaschools.net
Website: https://ohs.rvaschools.net/
Location: 600 South Pine Street, Richmond, VA, USA
Phone: 8047804661
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialopenhighschoolpage/
Twitter: @openhighrva