Class of 2023
Important Highlights
Important Dates for Parents of Seniors and Seniors
Parents of Seniors and Seniors:
Mr. Reed and Mrs. Maxwell
Dates and Deadlines of Events
May 4 Decision Day Picture
May 6 Prom 7:00-10:30 PM
May 7 Senior Movie Night 6:00 PM @ M-89 Theater - No Cost (More info to come)
May 12 Grad Bash sign-up deadline and donations due
May 18 Cap and Gown pickup
May 19 Scholarship info due for Swing Out and Senior Awards Ceremony
May 19 Grad Bash permission slips due
May 21 Honors Night (for 9th-12th graders)
May 22 Senior Sunrise Event 5:45 AM (More info to come)
May 22 Decorated Caps turned in to OHS office for approval
May 23 Chromebook return 8:00 AM
May 23 Last full day of school for Seniors
May 23 Swing Out rehearsal 9:00 AM
May 23 Senior Exams in 4th-6th periods
May 24 Decorated Caps returned to students
May 24 Senior Exams in 1st-3rd periods
May 24 Swing Out Ceremony 1:00 PM (Wear cap and gown)
May 24 Senior Awards Ceremony 7:00 PM
May 24 Grad Bash 10:30 PM
JUNE
June 1 Graduation! Seniors report at 6:15 PM. Ceremony at 7:00 PM. (Wear cap and gown)
JULY
July 31 Final Transcript request due (after this, there will be a fee for transcripts)
DETAILED INFORMATION BELOW
National Decision Day - May 4
On Wednesday, May 4, we will take a picture of the Class of 2023 wearing the shirt of their future college/university @ 10:30 AM by the sign out front.
Grad Bash - Ways to Help
We are looking for donations/prizes for Grad Bash. Ideally, we will have one prize for every student. We are looking for gift cards (any value), monetary donations, gift baskets, or other prizes that are useful to young adults. We are also looking for business sponsors for some of the larger prizes.
If you're able/willing to help, please let us know. You can contact Karen Raseman (kraseman@otsegops.org) or Savannah Devine (sdevine@otsegops.org) with any questions. Donations should be dropped off to the high school by Friday, May 12.
Grad Bash Sign Up and Permission Slips
Don't miss the chance to sign up the Grad Bash. It will be May 24. Sign up deadline is Friday, May 12. This sign up is the only way to get information regarding the event.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0tsJN2CmhDHfjqVObVfdk84ZDutU8qqSgZ4ujB2KgnZtHHg/viewform
Permission slips for the Grad Bash are in the OHS main office. These slips must be signed and returned to the office by May 19.
Cap and Gowns
- Completed your community service hours
- Turned in any books to the Media Center
- Paid any outstanding food service charges
- Paid any other outstanding charges
Caps and gowns will be worn at Swing Out on May 24 1:00 PM and at Graduation on June 1 7:00 PM.
Scholarship Information for Swing Out
OHS Honors Night and OPS Outstanding Alumni Presentation
Honors Night is for the entire school (9th-12th graders) on Sunday, May 21 at 5:00 PM.
All students who qualify for Honor Awards will be invited by a letter from the guidance counseling office. These letters were mailed out on April 21.
OPS will also be presenting the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award during this ceremony.
Cap Decorations
- Keep it appropriate.
- School will review decorations- this makes it school-sanctioned.
- Submit your cap, with name inside, to the office by May 22. Pick it up on May 24 before Swingout.
Chromebook Return
Exams/Final Days
Last full day of school for seniors = May 23.
They will attend first period, then have a graduation/Swingout rehearsal at 9:00 am in the main gym. After that, they will have exams in periods 4-6. If they are exempt from exams, they do not need to attend those classes.
Morning of May 24 = exams in periods 1-3.
Afternoon of May 24 = Swingout at 1:00 in the gym (assembly for the entire school). Wear your cap and gown.
SR Awards Night (scholarships) = May 24 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.
Important Dress Code Information for Ceremonies
- Dress pants, collared shirt, tie
- Dress or skirt and blouse
- No jeans or sneakers- beware of walking in high heels!
Please let us know if you need any help with clothing.
Swing Out vs Senior Awards Night - Some Clarification
Senior Awards Night, which is on May 24 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium of OHS, is an event where local scholarships are announced and awarded. Any Senior who will be awarded a scholarship will receive a personal invitation to this event from the OHS guidance office. Parents, students, and community members are invited to attend this event.
Graduation
If the ceremony must take place inside due to weather, each student will have 8 tickets for their loved ones to attend the ceremony. These tickets will be handed out with Caps and Gowns.
Senior Exit Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZCeuzTdSbyrPddiOpUENNB_uqAE47g1PDQPb98uY3z0/edit?ts=6435704b
Final OHS Transcripts
SENIORS: ORDER FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS BEFORE AUGUST 1ST. (After this date you will be charged a fee to order)
*If you have not yet registered with Parchment see Mrs. Livingston in the counselor's’ office for your code.