Activcities and Games Cancelled

All games and activities cancelled for Saturday, April 5, 2008.

All Friday Activities Cancelled Due to Weather

All activities are cancelled due to severe weather for tonight. The softball & baseball tournament has been rescheduled to begin on Saturday April 5th at 10am.

The KIDS SPRING RUN will be moved to next Thursday April 10, 2008. Registration / packet pick-up will begin at 3:00p.m on Thursday April 10, 2008 at OHS track. We will start this event at 4:00p.m The races will begin at 4:00p.m. in this order:

Children younger than Kindergarten: 100 meter dash

Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 200 meter dash

2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade: 400 meter dash

5th and 6th Grade: 800 meter dash

7th-12th Grade: 1600 meter dash

Final Race-open to all ages 1600 meters
(Children & adults)

Announcements April 4, 2008

OHS RELAY FOR LIFE
ACTIVITIES FOR APRIL

Today, APRIL 4TH SPRING KID RUN ( OR WALK)…OHS TRACK…STADIUM

4:00 P.M., Friday, April 4, 2008
Hosted by Oxford High School and Oxford Middle School Track & Field Team

Proceeds will benefit both the Oxford High School and
Oxford Middle School Track Team and Relay for Life!

Events
(Registration fee for one event: $15 includes t-shirt)
(Awards to top 3 in each grade/event)
(Award to the school with the most participation!)


Children younger than Kindergarten: 100m dash
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 200m dash
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade: 400m dash
5th and 6th Grade: 800m run
7th-12th Grade: 1600m run
Final Race-(all ages to adult) 1600m run


All students involved in government day will attend the APRIL 8th City Council Meeting at 6:00. Student government day is APRIL 9th.

April 22nd “SPIRIT DAY” AT CHRISMA Snow Street in Oxford SHOP FOR GIFTS OR THINGS YOU WANT AND 10% OF THE DAY GOES TO RELAY

APRIL 29TH “SPIRIT DAY” STRUT’S…Oxford location
Football players and cheerleaders are selling ads for the 08 football program. The deadline for a personal ad is May 6th. If they have any questions, they can see Mrs. Fowler or Coach Grass.

Any student interested in attending a "Summer Camp" at Jacksonville State University, please pick up a flyer from the counselors with information concerning the different camps available.

Auburn University is offering several one-week camps this summer, such as Architecture; Building Construction; Design Workshop; Engineering Tigers I and II; Musical Theatre; and, World Affairs Youth Seminar camps. A flyer with information on each camp has been placed on the Counselors' bulletin board outside their offices. Please stop by and take a look and get contact information, if interested.

If you are interested in volunteering at Regional Medical Center this summer with their “Volunteer Program,” you may pick up an application in the counselors’ office.

(OHS)
Any junior or senior who would like their date card or another picture frame from prom should go to Mrs. NeSmith's room (415) before or after school today April 4th.

The Jostens representative will be here all day Wednesday, April 9, to take classring orders. Students must bring a $60 deposit. Packets are available in Mrs. Angel’s office.

Sophomores & Juniors: On Saturday, April 19th, at 8:00 a.m., UAB is sponsoring a "UAB Day for Sophomores and Juniors." There, you will discover the advantages and innovative opportunities UAB offers. To make your reservation on-line or to ask questions, go to www.uab.edu/uabday, or you may call 205-934-9098 or 800-421-8743. A poster with more information can be found on the counselors' door.

Seniors, don’t forget your Jostens items in Mrs. Angel’s office. These must be paid for before you can get your cap and gown.

Please announce - I have a scholarship application which will award 1 boy and 1 girl $1,000 to attend Gadsden State CC – Ayers Campus through the Oxford Rotary. Please get applications from Mrs. Angel.

I have Kiwanis Club scholarship applications in my office. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to OHS seniors. Mrs. Angel

The University of Alabama's 2008 Capstone Business Leadership Academy will hold two summer sessions for academically excellent high-school students who will be entering their senior year in the fall of 2008. Students who wish to attend must meet the following qualifications: 3.4 GPA or higher; 27 ACT; 1210 SAT; or 140 PSAT. Students must have an interest in business education and career. The cost is $350.00 per session. If interested, see Ms. Knight for the official website.

10th - 12th: Louisiana State University's School of Architecture and Department of Interior Design are offering a Summer Design Workshop for high-school students interested in Architecture and Interior Design. The workshop is June 8 through June 14, 2008, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A poster, with more detailed and contact information, is posted on the counselors' door for any interested students to see.

The "Alabama's Governor's School" will be held June 15-27, 2008, at Samford University for rising seniors. This year's program theme is entitled, "American Vision: World View." If you are an academically superior student and interested in this program, see Ms. Knight for further information.

Announcements Week of March 31, 2008

OXFORD CHOIRS WILL PRESENT "A 50's DINER NIGHT" tonight, MARCH 31 AT OHS - AT 6 P.M. TICKETS ARE $12 FOR A COMPLETE BARBEQUE DINNER (CATERED BY BETTY'S). PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE CHOIRS ON THEIR WAY TO STATE COMPETITION! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ANY CHOIR MEMBER OR MRS. MCCALL. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHOIRS!!!

There will be a Government Day Meeting afters chool on APRIL 1st in Mrs. Whisenant's room for the following: Mayor, Council Members, City Attorney, Public Defenders, Judge, Court Clerk, and City Clerk. This is a MANDATORY MEETING.

Also, All students involved in government day will attend the APRIL 8th City Council Meeting at 6:00. Student government day is APRIL 9th.

SHOW CHOIR WILL PRACTICE TUESDAY 4/1/08 FROM 6-8:30!!!!

Any student interested in attending a "Summer Camp" at Jacksonville State University, please pick up a flyer from the counselors with information concerning the different camps available.

Auburn University is offering several one-week camps this summer, such as Architecture; Building Construction; Design Workshop; Engineering Tigers I and II; Musical Theatre; and, World Affairs Youth Seminar camps. A flyer with information on each camp has been placed on the Counselors' bulletin board outside their offices. Please stop by and take a look and get contact information, if interested.

(OHS)
Scholar's Bowl practice will be in room 408, Ms. Baker's room, from 2:45-3:30 today, March 31.
Any junior or senior who would like their date card or another picture frame from prom should go to Mrs. NeSmith's room (415) before or after school.

JSU math placement test will be given Tuesday, April 1st at 12:45 . Location 1st floor media center. Bring 2 sharpened pencils. No calculators allowed.Practice test available from your math teacher.

Mrs. Walker from Gadsden State's Educational Talent Search program will meet with students during their lunch periods on Wednesday April 2nd.

National Honor Society meeting Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 am in the lunchroom. This meeting is for current as well as new members. Ms. Houston

The Jostens Representative will be here on April 2nd to do a class ring presentation to sophomores. He will return during lunch on April 3rd to take orders for the class rings.
Sophomores & Juniors: On Saturday, April 19th, at 8:00 a.m., UAB is sponsoring a "UAB Day for Sophomores and Juniors." There, you will discover the advantages and innovative opportunities UAB offers. To make your reservation on-line or to ask questions, go to www.uab.edu/uabday, or you may call 205-934-9098 or 800-421-8743. A poster with more information can be found on the counselors' door.

I have a scholarship application which will award 1 boy and 1 girl $1,000 to attend Gadsden State CC – Ayers Campus through the Oxford Rotary. Please get applications from Mrs. Angel.

I have Kiwanis Club scholarship applications in my office. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to OHS seniors. Mrs. Angel

The University of Alabama's 2008 Capstone Business Leadership Academy will hold two summer sessions for academically excellent high-school students who will be entering their senior year in the fall of 2008. Students who wish to attend must meet the following qualifications: 3.4 GPA or higher; 27 ACT; 1210 SAT; or 140 PSAT. Students must have an interest in business education and career. The cost is $350.00 per session. If interested, see Ms. Knight for the official website.

10th - 12th: Louisiana State University's School of Architecture and Department of Interior Design are offering a Summer Design Workshop for high-school students interested in Architecture and Interior Design. The workshop is June 8 through June 14, 2008, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A poster, with more detailed and contact information, is posted on the counselors' door for any interested students to see.

The "Alabama's Governor's School" will be held June 15-27, 2008, at Samford University for rising seniors. This year's program theme is entitled, "American Vision: World View." If you are an academically superior student and interested in this program, see Ms. Knight for further information.

Seniors!!!!!

The Jostens representative will be at school at 9:00 on March 13 to take up graduation fees. The amount due for cap and gown rental is $65 plus tax = 70.20. This must be a cash payment (no checks). Late fees will apply after this date. There is a list of students who have not ordered caps and gowns posted in the main hallway. If you have questions, you may contact Jostens at 1-800-466-2541 between the hours of 1:00 and 5:00 Monday through Friday.

Announcements

2-16-08 Golden Girl Tryouts OHS Sports Arena 10:00 am

FCA and FCS will join groups and meet Feb. 27th in the lunchroom starting at 6:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome

Any student interested in attending a "Summer Camp" at Jacksonville State University, please pick up a flyer from the counselors with information concerning the different camps available.

Auburn University is offering several one-week camps this summer, such as Architecture; Building Construction; Design Workshop; Engineering Tigers I and II; Musical Theatre; and, World Affairs Youth Seminar camps. A flyer with information on each camp has been placed on the Counselors' bulletin board outside their offices. Please stop by and take a look and get contact information, if interested.

Announcments

2-8-08 Golden Girl Tryout meeting OHS Band room 3:30 pm
2-16-08 Golden Girl Tryouts OHS Old Gym 10:00 am

Any student interested in attending a "Summer Camp" at Jacksonville State University, please pick up a flyer from the counselors with information concerning the different camps available.

Mrs. Walker from Gadsden State's Educational Talent Search program will meet with students during their lunch periods on the following Wednesdays: today, February 6th; March 5th; and, April 2nd.

FOCUS meeting Thursday afternoon Feb. 7th ...Media Center...Tiered Classroom at 2:45. All that plan to go to the Rally in April need to make sure and attend the meeting. If for some reason you cannot attend the meeting you should see Ms. Parris or Hannah Penny ASAP.

Announcements

Any student interested in auditioning for the OHS Golden Girl Dance line must attend a mandatory meeting on Feb. 1 in the high school band room at 3:30pm.

Any student interested in trying out for the OHS majorette or color guard lines for the 2008-2009 season must attend a mandatory meeting on
Feb. 25th in the high school band room at 3:30pm

(OHS)
Cap & Gown pictures - Jan. 24
Buddy Pictures - Jan. 24 - $8 per person - max 10 people per group - sign up in lunchroom this Friday and next Tuesday

Scholar's Bowl will meet next Monday the 28th, right after school until 3:30 in room 408.

Announcements

There will be a track and field informational meeting Tuesday January the 15th @ 3:00p.m. at the track.

*Track and field conditioning will begin Wednesday January 16th @ 3:00p.m. it will be an hour of conditioning each day, until January 25th the 1st day of practice from 3-5p.m.

Scholar's Bowl Members will have practice today (January 14th) immediately after school in Ms. Baker's room (408).