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Congratulations to our OTHS Class of 2025 Illinois State Scholars! 

"The State Scholar Program publicly and personally identifies graduating high school seniors who possess superior academic potential. Students from nearly every high school in Illinois compete in the program. State Scholars can be found on the campuses of nearly 200 public and private institutions of higher education in Illinois. The combination of students' exemplary college entrance examination scores and record high school achievement indicate an especially high potential for success in college. To be named an Illinois State Scholar is an outstanding accomplishment that will be a highlight of the recipient’s academic record." - ISAC Website

Congrats to the following students...

 

 

Last Name	First Name
BALDUS	KINSEY
BELL	SKYLAR
BELVIN	MELANIE
BENSON	TAEGAN
BRANCH	AHRIANNA
BUCHHEIT	OWEN
CARPIZO	MAXWELL
CHAPPELL	SOPHIA
CHEN	RYAN
CORNEJO	MIRANDA
CRANKFIELD	TIDUS
CUTTER	DILLON
DAVIS	ALAYNA
DAVIS	ISABELLA
DODD	EMMA-KATE
DURBIN	BRODEY
ECCHER	LUCAS
ENGLE	SAMANTHA
FRICKLETON	ALEXANDREA
GREENE	ROBERT
HALL	ASHER
HARTMANN RIVERA	EMMA
HASBERGER	EMILY
HOLLIDAY	PEYTON
HRUBY	KATELYN
HUFF	EDIE
JOHNSON	GRACE
KLINO	ELLA
KRATZER	KAITLYN
LEE	HANNA
LEE	TESSA
LEHDE	BAILEY
LIGHTFOOT	MEGAN
LINCK	ROBERT
MAALOUF	MIA
MAIN	JOYANNA
MAXWELL	SEAN
MCDANIEL	ABIGAIL
MCMURPHY	SEAN
MEYER	CHRISTOPHER
MINER	SOPHIE
MURO	OLIVER
NGUYEN	KHOA
NIERODA	CLAIRE
NORRIS	RYAN
OSBORNE	SARELA
PAJARES	ISABEL
PRINDABLE	MADISON
QUIGLEY	GAVYN
QUINN	SIERRA
REHRIG	SCOTT
REYNA	AARON
RHYNE	NATHAN
ROBEY	HANNAH
ROBINSON	ANNA
ROCHMAN	EDEN
ROSE	ISABELLA
RYAN	JACOB
SAWYER	AIDAN
SCHMIDT	ELI
SCHMITTLING	AVA
SHEA	MADELINE
SHULL	MEGAN
SPIHLMAN	NATALIE
STEINKAMP	BRADY
STJOHN	EDGAR
THOMPSON	JADEN
TOENNIES	JACK
TREDWAY	ALLIE
VANDELINDE	MORGAN
WAITUKAITIS	SOPHIA
WIECHERT-GEIGER	WILLOW
WINKELER	ELLIE
WINKELER	EVELYN
ZIEGLER	JACKSON

Early Release Schedule

The O’Fallon Township High School District 203 Board of Education would like to thank Mr. Mark Christ for his over 17 years of service on the District 203 Board of Education. We wish Mr. Christ the very best as his family relocates to another community. As a result of his resignation from the Board, we are seeking dedicated, education-focused individuals to fill an open position on the board until April 2027, with the option to rerun for a vacancy in the election.  Please see the information below if you or someone you know is interested in filling the vacancy.

Application Process:

Complete an application form here: https://forms.office.com/r/kZCGTz5wMu

Submit a letter of interest and a current resume to Board Clerk Karen Hayes at hayesk@oths.us.

The deadline for applications is January 6, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

Selection Process:

The current board members will review applications, and selected candidates will be invited for an interview. The new board member will be appointed based on qualifications and the needs of the board.

For more information, please visit our district website at www.oths.us or contact Board Clerk, Karen Hayes at hayesk@oths.us.

Senior Dedications for the yearbook are due this Friday, December 6th.  Orders can be dropped off in room 105 with Mrs. Coffel. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Coffel at coffelc@oths.us

OTHS would like to invite you to our Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee (P-TAC)/Conversations Over Coffee meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Smiley Campus Panther Center. This meeting is designed to provide an opportunity for parents, OTHS staff members, and the Board of Education to engage in open discussion on a variety of topics affecting OTHS. This mid-year meeting is in addition to our annual P-TAC meeting that will be held in the spring. 

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. OTHS Updates
2. Student Attendance
3. Cell Phone Policy
4. Q and A

As a reminder, OTHS also has an early release day Wednesday, December 4th. The Milburn Campus will dismiss at 11:30am and the Smiley campus will dismiss at 12:00pm. No lunches will be served. 

Lastly, final exams are just around the corner! Exam schedules will be shared with students and families following the fall break. 

Thank you for your partnership and support of O'Fallon Township High School District 203, and we look forward to seeing you on December 4th!

Dr. Beth Shackelford, Superintendent

Please join us on December 2nd during advisories for our latest guest speaker series. Click here to sign up!

Robert Hughes Biography

Tiffany Lacy Clark Biography

https://www.youtube.com/live/NPMrSVmVnWA

Thank you to all the veterans in our OTHS Community. Our freedoms are not free, they are earned and protected by the brave men and women who serve this great nation in our armed forces. OTHS thanks you today, and everyday!

Reminder: No School on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. Exercise your right at the polls! 

All students received an Impact Aid Program Survey Form in their advisory last week.  This form is a required component of OTHS application for federal funds under Public Law 81-874.  Please complete the form and have your student return the form to advisory no later than Friday, November 1st. Impact Aid guidelines require that school districts collect an Impact Aid form for every student in the district annually.

ALL-WINTER SPORTS ATHLETES/PARENT MEETING at 7:00pm Monday, November 4th. We will introduce Coaches and Trainers. Mr. Howe and Mr. Patton will speak about a few items. The Guidance Department will also be there to discuss NCAA clearinghouse items. After that brief meeting, 30 minutes roughly, we will break out into each individual sport and coaches will then discuss items as needed for tryouts and season.

As a reminder, OTHS has an early dismissal Wednesday, October 30th. The Milburn Campus will dismiss at 11:30am and the Smiley campus will dismiss at 12:00pm. No lunches will be served. 

In addition, the St. Clair County Mental Health Board is asking residents to complete a Mental Health Needs Assessment to better serve the community. Please see the attached handout if you are willing to complete the survey. St. Clair County Community Mental Health Needs Assessment 

Dr. Terrance Duncan

Dr. Terrence Duncan is an accomplished assistant professor at Liberty University with expertise in Healthcare Economics; with over 15 years of experience spanning healthcare, HR, project management, risk management, strategic leadership, and organizational behavior, he has earned recognition for his multifaceted skill set.

He is a 3-time published author; Dr. Duncan’s work has been featured in both academic and international publications. His book, Four Fits of Holistic Growth, has been highly recommended across all platforms.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Duncan actively contributes to the nonprofit sector, serving on three nonprofit boards. He is also a member of the BEP Council, where he helps shape policies and opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses in the State of Illinois.

Students can sign up by clicking here!

Dear OTHS Families,

At OTHS, student and staff safety is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that our schools are safe places for students and staff.   Over the past several weeks, schools have seen an increase in online threats locally, statewide, and nationally. These threats are referred to as “swatting”.  Swatting is a harassment technique used to cause panic and disruption with no substantiated threat. Swatting posts are often shared or reposted, which results in fear and disruption in schools and communities.

Any threat of violence against our school community is taken seriously and thoroughly investigated to determine both credibility and the appropriate course of action. OTHS District 203 and the O’Fallon Police Department will not tolerate threats directed toward our students, staff, or campuses; appropriate legal and disciplinary action will be pursued in accordance with local/state/federal laws and OTHS District 203 Board policy. 

Our greatest line of defense is our community; as such, in partnership with local and state law enforcement, we want to remind families to report anything they see or hear that could compromise the safety of someone in our school community.  We understand that while it may seem helpful to share information online, reposting or spreading unverified claims often creates unnecessary panic. Even when threats are not credible, they can cause a great deal of stress for our students, families, and staff. Under the Illinois Complied Statutes, harassment through electronic communications can result in charges ranging from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 Felony, depending on the severity of the transmission. We ask our families to monitor their children’s social media activity and speak with them about proper behavior online. Again, please communicate any concerns to OTHS or the O’Fallon Police Department.

OTHS utilizes multiple layers of safety and security protocols in our schools including, but not limited to: secured entrances, a full security staff, a requirement to wear visible IDs in our buildings, software to monitor online activity on school devices to detect suspicious or concerning content, visible emergency exit plans, regularly scheduled emergency drills, and a strong partnership with local and state law enforcement. 

As always, thank you for your partnership as we work to ensure a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for our students.

OTHS Security Team

 

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day to the ones who get it done in the halls of OTHS! We are thankful for the outstanding custodians who take care of our facilities each day. Our custodians are some of the most genuine and caring individuals in our school buildings. They do a fantastic job keeping up with the demands of thousands of people in our buildings every day.

We appreciate you and the work you do, today, and every day!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight our Hispanic Students Association Club here at OTHS. The HSA has over 40 students active in the club and has been highlighting the Hispanic and Latino cultures of our students here at OTHS for many years. They have some big events coming up so if you have any interest in joining or participating, please reach out the the club sponsor, Mrs. Magee for more information. Email: mageel@oths.us

📢Hey students,

Your attendance matters! 💙Not only do we love seeing you here everyday, and we value the contribution you make to our school, but students who are here consistently, perform better! Last year students with fewer than 9 absences earned an average GPA of 3.075. Those students who had greater than 18 absences earned an average GPA of 1.904. ✏️

 

You matter. Your attendances matters. Being present matters.😎

 

You got this!💪

#pantherproud #bepresent

Click here to watch the OTHS School Board Meeting Livestream

This will be held in the IMC from 10 am- 1 pm during advisory periods. Jonathan will be on campus for his presentation on October 3, 2024. Students can sign up for this series with their advisory teacher.

Topic: Education Planning, Career Pathing, and Defining Your Financial Success

Bio: Jonathan serves as Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager for U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management. In his role, Jonathan delivers investment services to high-net-worth clients of U.S. Bank. Jonathan began his career in 2011 as an investment intern. Now established in his career, Jonathan serves as a mentor for current U.S. Bank interns and young professionals. He is often quoted in interviews with national media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, CNN, Fox Business, and AARP The Magazine.

Passionate about contributing to the St. Louis community, Jonathan previously served on the Board of Directors for Unleashing Potential (UP) – a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap by providing educational and empowering experiences for children. He was recognized as a 2024 Young Leader Awardee by The St. Louis American Foundation for career achievement and unselfish dedication to community service.  

Education: O’Fallon Township High School, May 2009

A.S., Southwestern Illinois College, May 2011

B.S., Business Economics & Finance,  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, May 2013

Credentials: Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst℠ (CAIA®)

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

STUDENTS SIGN UP HERE

Any and all questions about this Speaker Series can be direct to Dr. Kim Coley (coleyk@oths.us)

OTHS Yearbook Needs Your Help!

We are asking students and parents to help us collect photos throughout the year to be placed in the yearbook.  Any photos that you have taken that relate to OTHS sports or activities, please share with us through the following site:

https://photos.jostens.com/UCNUYF

Thank you so much!