WELCOME BACK!
August 18, 2023
Message from Mrs. Kane
I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer break! We are so excited to be welcoming almost 2800 Yellow Jackets on Monday, August 21, 2023. We will begin on a Blue day. Students will attend period 2, Flex, 4 and then 6. Flex periods will be periods 1 and 2.
How to stay connected with OPHS
- The Bee in the Know: This will be emailed to students and families every Sunday. This information will also be posted on our school website.
- OPHS website: This will be updated more frequently so that we can share the most up to date information with you.
- School Status: This is our messaging system and it allows staff to send text messages, emails, or make phone calls to families. When an email comes to your inbox with this system, the sender will be listed as School Status. A text message will include the staff member’s full name. This system allows the recipient to respond directly to a message.
Bus Schedules
Bus schedules are available now in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Please remember, parents/guardians will need to complete the Back to School Packet with important emergency information before accessing class and bus information. If you have questions about your child’s bus route, please contact transportation. Also, check the schedule the day before school starts, as changes to bus stops and times may occur up until the first day of school to accommodate the most efficient bus routes.
Back to School Night
Immunization Information
Immunization information is available in ParentVUE.
Students must have required immunizations to attend school in PWCS. Check with your school or in ParentVUE to make sure your students are not missing any required immunizations. If required immunization documentation is not provided the student will NOT be permitted to start school on Monday, August 21, 2023.
PSAT/SAT
PSAT/SAT: To increase post-secondary readiness for all students, beginning this school year, PWCS will provide students with the PSAT during ninth, 10th, and 11th grades. Additionally, PWCS will provide seniors (12th grade) with the SAT this fall and juniors (11th grade) with the SAT this spring. Students will take the tests during the school day at their school, at no charge. This also provides the added benefit to students to test in the familiar setting of their school.
PSAT/SAT for 2023-24 School Year Schedule
- PSAT (fall) – Administer on October 18 to students in grades 9-11 (digital version). Seniors work on College and Career Activities virtually.
- SAT (fall) – Administer on October 26 to seniors (paper/pencil). Seniors who do not participate will work on College and Career Activities virtually. This later date in October allows time for communication to students/families and for schools to order materials.
- SAT (spring) – Administer on March 21 to all juniors (digital version)
- The fall administration to seniors this year is for the 2023-24 school year only. Moving forward, all juniors will participate in a spring administration of the SAT.
Safety Screening Technology
The EVOLVE system has been installed but will not go into effect until mid September. To prepare ahead of the use of the technology in your school, families are encouraged to help reduce the possibility of “false alerts” on everyday items, while none are prohibited, using these guidelines will ensure a quick entry for everyone:
- Select clear and plastic school supplies over covered/concealed and metallic when applicable.
- Use three-ring binders with plastic spines/rings (non-metal).
- Utilize plastic (versus metallic) BPA-free water/coffee bottles.
- Use hard plastic eyeglass cases (versus metal).
- Students should “pack-light” and limit the number of items in bags or other equipment.
- Keep superfluous metallic items home (game consoles, beauty products, USB drives).
- Laptops and umbrellas will be passed around the technology via a staffed table.
School meal prices for the 2023-24 school year
Following are the USDA-approved school meal prices for the 2023-24 school year:
- Breakfast
- Student full price - $1.60
- Adult price - $2.75
- Lunch
- Elementary student full price - $2.60
- Middle student full price - $2.75
- High student full price - $2.85
- Adult full price - $4.50
- A la carte - Milk, $1
Student Drop Off
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with you as we begin the 23-24 school year! Happy New School Year!
OPHS Team
Website: https://osbournparkhs.pwcs.edu
Location: Historic District, 8909 Euclid Avenue, Manassas, VA, USA
Phone: 703-365-6500
Twitter: @OsbournParkHS