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Due to service issues with Skyward, OTHS will be modifying the schedule for parking pass sales as follows:

Phase 1 (seniors only): Thursday 7/23 at 8:30 am. To be eligible, fees must be paid by3:30 pm on Wednesday 7/22.

Phase 2 (juniors and seniors): Monday 7/27 at 8:30 am. To be eligible, fees must be paid by 3:30 pm on Friday 7/24.

Parking passes will still be available for pickup during the walk-through dates in August. Please see the parking pass information on our website for more details.

If Skyward services remain unavailable, we will make additional adjustments to the parking pass sales timeline and communicate any changes as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Dear 9^th Grade Students and Families,

 

Fall semester schedules will be available for viewing in Skyward beginning Monday, July 20.

The Skyward login link has changed. To access your Skyward Family Access account, please visit www.oths.us and select the Skyward link from the homepage. If you saved the email sent on April 28 containing your Login ID and temporary password, please note that the Skyward login link included in that email is no longer valid.

If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact the OTHS Computer Department at ComputerDepartment@oths.us.

• Students may access their fall semester schedule using their Skyward account. Printed schedules will not be distributed. We recommend using the desktop version of Skyward to view schedules.
• Please note that schedules are subject to change prior to the first day of school. Students should refer to Skyward on Monday, August 10 for the final version of their schedule.

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Freshman Orientation and Schedule Changes

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 to Milburn Campus!

Freshman Orientation

• Monday, August 3
• 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Students should attend their assigned session based on their last name:

• A–G: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• H–O: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• P–Z: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

During Freshman Orientation, students will:

• Receive their class schedule
• Have their student ID photo taken
• Pick up their Chromebook and student ID
• Become familiar with Milburn Campus before the first day of school

Students and families may also meet with a school counselor during Freshman Orientation to request schedule changes. Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are unable to attend Freshman Orientation, schedule changes may also be requested during the following walk-through dates:

• Tuesday, August 4 | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Wednesday, August 5 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Thursday, August 6 | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Students attending on these dates may also:

• Take their ID photo (if not already completed)
• Pick up their Chromebook and student ID (if needed)
• Walk through the building to locate classrooms and lockers

Schedule changes may also be requested by email at schedulechange@oths.us. All fall schedule change requests must be submitted prior to the first day of student attendance on Tuesday, August 11.

Before requesting a schedule change, please review the OTHS Curriculum Guide for course descriptions, grade-level recommendations, and prerequisites.

The following schedule change requests are not permitted:

• Requests to change lunch or advisory periods
• Requests to change or add a specific teacher
• Requests to change or rearrange the hours of scheduled courses

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 to OTHS and wish everyone a great start to the school year!

Sincerely,

OTHS School Counseling Office

OTHS Students and Families, 

Online registration through your District 203 Skyward Family Access account is now active. Please visit the OTHS website for information regarding registration, building walk-through days, fee payment, IDs, electronic devices, etc. The registration page link is as follows: https://www.oths.us/district-info/student-registration

As a reminder to juniors and seniors, registration fees must be paid before students will be eligible to purchase a parking pass. More information about parking including eligibility requirements and timelines can be found here: https://www.oths.us/students/parking-pass-information 

O'Fallon Township High School District  203 is currently working with Discovery Works Collaborative to conduct a random-sample telephone, text and online survey to gather community feedback about the future of our school facilities. 

Residents may be contacted as part of this important research effort. If you receive a phone call, text message or online survey invitation, please take a few minutes to participate.

Because this is a random-sample survey, not every resident will be contacted. The survey is designed to hear from a cross-section of the community, so the District can better understand community priorities and use that feedback to support future planning and community engagement.

💙💛🎓 The countdown is on! Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 at the OTHS Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 AM.

Families, friends, and community members can watch in person with a ticket and our online livestream by visiting: www.oths.us/graduation 

Congratulations to our graduates, we can’t wait to celebrate your accomplishments and bright futures! 💙💛

Today we celebrate our incredible School Speech Pathologists for the difference they make in the lives of our students every single day! Thank you for helping students find their voice, build confidence, and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom. Your dedication, patience, and compassion make our Panther family stronger!

🏅 Congratulations to our 2026 Scholar Athletes! 🏅

Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication, discipline, and hard work of our student-athletes who have achieved a 3.50 cumulative GPA from the start of high school through the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

These students continue to prove that excellence happens both in the classroom and in competition. We are proud of the commitment they show every day as they represent our school with pride, leadership, and determination.

👏 Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏

See the Full List Here

 

Attention OTHS parents and guardians: please join us for our annual Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee (PTAC) meeting Tuesday, May 12th, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Panther Center at the Smiley campus. We will discuss the 2026-2027 student handbook, special education, academic programming, and extracurricular programming. We look forward to seeing you there!

💙Today we celebrate the incredible school nurses who care for our students each and every day. From bandages and ice packs to compassion and comfort, our nurses do so much more than treat symptoms, they help keep our Panthers healthy, safe, and supported. 💪

Thank you, Nurse Becker, Nurse Kesting and Nurse Petty, for the countless ways you care for our students and staff. Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! 💙🩺🍎

This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference every single day at OTHS. 🍎💙

Thank you for the passion, patience, creativity, and care you pour into our students and school community. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, helping shape confident learners, strong leaders, and compassionate people.

To all of our educators, thank you for inspiring, encouraging, and believing in our students every day.

We appreciate you not just this week, but all year long.

Today we celebrate an incredible leader, mentor, and advocate for our students—Mr. Howe!

On this Principal Appreciation Day, we want to thank you for your unwavering commitment to our Panther Community. Your leadership, positivity, and dedication to OTHS is inspiring every day.

From the big decisions to the everyday moments in the halls, your impact does not go unnoticed. OTHS is a better place because of you.

Thank you for all that you do, Mr. Howe!

Due to the forecasted severe weather this afternoon and evening, all after-school practices and events are canceled for Monday, April 27th. 

Senior Honors Night is rescheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28th) at 7:00pm in the Milburn Auditorium. We realize that rescheduling Honors Night may cause a challenge for some of our senior students and their families, and we appreciate your understanding. 

In the Great OTHS Puzzle Race, teams of 4 race to complete identical 750-piece puzzles. This event is always a great evening of fast fun for the whole family! Proceeds support the OTHS Family for Families Fund and student enrichment programs hosted in the school libraries.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Race begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.
📍 Location: O'Fallon Township High School, Smiley Campus Instructional Media Center, 600 South Smiley Street, O'Fallon, IL 62269
Additional Information: The night of the event is cash only, but the Omella page will remain open to pay online for raffle tickets or make donations that evening. Water, puzzle boards, and raffle tickets will be on sale. Participants are welcome to bring team snacks and a puzzle (new or used) for our Puzzle Swap table.
Sponsors: We sincerely thank our sponsors! This event is co-sponsored by the Bank of O'Fallon and the O'Fallon Federation of Teachers, Local 3939.

Link to Sign Up: https://omella.com/68n3l

Can't make the race? Support through buying a raffle ticket or two: https://omella.com/68n3l

Today we celebrate the incredible Administrative Professionals who help keep O'Fallon Township High School running strong every single day! 💙💛

From the front office to every corner of our buildings, your organization, kindness, and behind-the-scenes dedication make a difference that doesn’t go unnoticed. You are often the first friendly face our students, staff, and families see, and the steady support that keeps everything moving forward.

Thank you for your hard work, your heart, and the countless ways you go above and beyond for our school community. We appreciate you today and every day!

📣💙📣LAST CALL📣💙📣

Panthers, this is it! ⏳ 

Today is your final chance to grab your prom tickets, don’t miss out on one of the biggest nights of the year! ✨🎶

🎟️ Secure your spot

👗 Dress your best

📸 Make memories that last

No tickets will be sold after tomorrow 4/21/26!!!

👉 Get your tickets before it’s too late! www.oths.us/prom

Dear OTHS Students and Families, 

Spring is in full swing, and we are officially in the home stretch of the school year. Please view the spring newsletter here: OTHS Spring Newsletter 

We would also like to invite you to attend our PTAC (Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee) meeting on Tuesday, May 12th from 6:30-7:30pm in the OTHS Panther Center on the Smiley Campus. Regardless of whether you are able to attend the meeting, we ask that you complete the annual PTAC survey here: Spring 2026 PTAC Survey

Lastly, the Spring Final Exam schedule can be found here: Spring 2026 Final Exam Schedule

Wishing you all a wonderful final month of the 2025-2026 school year!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Beth Shackelford, Superintendent

💜 Purple Up, OTHS! 💜

Tomorrow, April 15th, we’re proud to celebrate Purple Up! Day in honor of our incredible military children as part of the Month of the Military Child.

Purple represents all branches of the military, because it’s a blend of Army green, Navy blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Coast Guard blue. 💪

We invite all students and staff to wear purple tomorrow to show our support, appreciation, and gratitude for the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of military-connected families in our Panther community.

Let’s show up strong and show out in purple! 💜🐾

OTHS Students and Families, 

Along with warmer weather, spring brings assessment season at OTHS. All students will have an early release day on Wednesday, March 25th; Milburn students will be completing the PreACT9. Please see the schedule for March 25th below:

MILBURN
PreACT9	7:30am-10:30am
PreACT9 (for students with extended time)	7:30am-11:55am (may conclude earlier)
Bus Transportation	Buses will run from the Milburn campus at 10:30am and 12:00pm. Activity buses to the Smiley campus will not run on testing days.

Information has been communicated to all Milburn students regarding what to bring for test day, testing locations, and whether they are required to bring their school-issued Chromebook.  Milburn students should get a good night’s sleep and be ready for testing on Wednesday, March 25th.

SMILEY
Early Bird	7:25am – 7:55am
1st Hour	8:00am – 8:30am
2nd Hour	8:35am – 9:05am
3rd Hour	9:10am – 9:40am
4th Hour	9:45am – 10:15am
5th Hour	10:20am – 10:50am
6th Hour	10:55am – 11:25am
7th Hour	11:30am – 12:00pm
Bus Transportation	Buses will run from the Smiley campus at 12:00pm

The testing date for sophomores and juniors is April 15th. For more information on testing, please visit: https://www.oths.us/academics/assessment-information.

OTHS Celebrates Assistant Principals Week

🎉Shoutout to our incredible Assistant Principals who help keep OTHS running strong every single day! 🎉

🤩From supporting our students and staff, to solving problems before most of us even know they exist, you are the positive force behind so much of what makes OTHS great.🤩

💪Whether it’s in the halls, at events, or behind the scenes, you show up for our Panthers in a big way every day.💪

💛💙Thank you for all you do to make OTHS a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive. We appreciate you this week and always! 💙💛

April is School Library Month, and today we’re giving a special shoutout for School Librarian Day! 📚✨

⭐Our OTHS IMC's are so much more than books, they are a hub for curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and connection. Whether students are diving into a new story, researching their next big project, or finding a quiet place to think, the IMC is at the heart of it all.

💙A huge THANK YOU to our incredible IMC librarians for inspiring a love of reading, supporting lifelong learning, and always going the extra mile for our students and staff. Your impact reaches far beyond the shelves!

Be sure to stop by the IMC this month on either campus and show your appreciation! ❤️📖