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OTHS Students, Families, and Staff,
Due to forecasted weather conditions, school for Wednesday, February 12th is cancelled. This is the fourth emergency day used for the 2024-2025 school year, moving the last day of school to May 28th. Information regarding athletics and extra-curricular activities will be communicated through individual coaches and sponsors.
In addition, please enjoy the following snow day announcement by the OTHS Teacher Band: https://youtu.be/tM-0wDFg7HI
Thank you,
Dr. Beth Shackelford, Superintendent
- Attention Spring Athlete Parents -
OTHS Athletics is hosting their annual Spring All Sports Meeting with Athletes and Parents in the Smiley Panther Dome on February 23rd, 2025 at 6:00pm.
They will be discussing the following topics:
Thank you OTHS School Counselors!!!
OTHS School Counselors are a critical step in the success of every single OTHS student. They provide the guidance and support that our students need to succeed not only in school, but also in their post-secondary plans. We have some of the very best in the business and we are fortunate they call OTHS their home!
Happy School Counseling Week!
In honor of Black History Month, OTHS recognizes and celebrates the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of black leaders across the globe. We honor all those who broke barriers and those who continue to push for equality for all. OTHS celebrates history, embraces learning, and continues pushing for unity and progress in our community and in our great nation.
Activities Celebrating Black History Month
- February 4: Crafts for the Culture: Students will be invited to the Panther Center as we create an art walk honoring historical African American figures, HBCU Culture, Inspirational quotes, and commemorative images to celebrate Black History Month.
- February 11: Line Dances: Students are welcome to come dance with us as we dance the hour away with some of the greatest line dances significant to the culture.
- February 18: Mini Step Show: The Divine 9 Greeks will be in the building to give students a sneak peek of what college life with some of the Black Greek organizations look like when they are stepping on the yard!!!
- February 25: Panel Discussion: Are you ready for College and Career? Students are welcome to the Panther Center to discuss College life, Greek life, and Career readiness hosted by a panel of the Divine 9 (African American Greek Organizations) Moderated by Coach Melody.
Looking ahead here at OTHS...
January 20th - No School in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 22nd - Early Release Day for Students - 11:30 Milburn - 12:00 Smiley
January 23rd - District 203 Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm
Join the OTHS Board of Education for our monthly committee meetings. They take place the 2nd Tuesday of every month at OTHS Smiley IMC and are a great way to get involved here at OTHS.
Facilities, Transportation and Safety - 3pm
Education - 4pm
Communications - 5pm
If you are around OTHS, keep an eye out for our new School Resource Officer Squad Car! Students got a first look last Thursday and gave positive reviews…we think… SRO Krug reported hearing the new car described as “Skibidi Toilet Rizz”, “Drippin’ like a leaky faucet”, and “Not Ohio”…. He assures us these are all good things… The striping package on SRO Krug’s new ride was designed in conjunction with Mr. Cox’s Graphic Arts Classes, and we want to thank all of the talented students who contributed ideas. Let us know what you think!
FINAL EXAM DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
HOUR |
MILBURN |
SMILEY |
1ST |
7:30 – 9:00 |
8:00 – 9:30 |
2ND |
9:10 –10:40 |
9:40 – 11:10 |
3RD |
10:50-12:20 |
11:20 – 12:50 |
Students with unscheduled time, study hall, PE and/or lunch/advisory during 1st or 3rd hour need not be present. All students present during unscheduled time should report to the cafeteria.
FINAL EXAM DAY 2: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
HOUR |
MILBURN |
SMILEY |
7th |
7:30 – 9:00 |
8:00-9:30 |
6th |
9:10-10:40 |
9:40-11:10 |
EARLY BIRD |
NA |
11:20-12:50 |
Students with unscheduled time, study hall, or PE during 7th hour need not be present. All students present during unscheduled time should report to the cafeteria.
FINAL EXAM DAY 3: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
HOUR |
MILBURN |
SMILEY |
4TH |
7:30-9:00 |
8:00-9:30 |
5TH |
9:10-10:40 |
9:40-11:10 |
Students with unscheduled time, study hall, PE and/or lunch/advisory during 4th or 5th hour need not be present. All students present during unscheduled time should report to the cafeteria.
NOTE: If there is an emergency day on any of the three scheduled exam days, further instructions will be provided.
BUSING INFORMATION
· Buses will run at the conclusion of finals on December 18 and December 20. Buses will run after 6th hour on December 19. Buses will NOT run after the early bird final on December 19.
· The Milburn Activity bus will run at the conclusion of all Milburn finals.
ATTENDANCE AND OTHER INFORMATION
· Lunches are not served on final exam days.
· It is mandatory to give semester exams to all classes on the days that they are scheduled. Under no circumstances will final exams be given in advance of the first regularly scheduled day of finals.
· A doctor's excuse or other third-party documentation, as approved in advance by the administration, may be required for students to miss final exams.
· If a student misses 1st Semester final exams, they will be expected to make up these exams no later than the first school day of the second semester.
· It is mandatory that students not be dismissed early from any final exam period.
ATHLETICS
· Sports practices on exam days will be determined by individual coaches.
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 |
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:
- OTHS Updates
- Student Attendance
- Cell Phone Policy
- 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!
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