OCS Students Cast in TWO Christmas Play

The following OCS students have been cast in Theater Workshop of Owensboro's (TWO) production of 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens.



Stephen Hyland – Senior
Nicholas Gray
Cecilia Crowe 8th grade
Tricia Thompson – 7th Grade
Andrew Gray – 3rd Grade



The play will be December 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm and December 12 at 2pm at The Opryhouse.

– Freshman

Tailgating at the State Football Game

Tailgating will only be permitted in the Creason Lot.  No tailgating will be allowed in any other parking areas.

Official Reminders: State Final Game

KHSAA Officials have instructed that the following information concerning Friday’s State Championship game.




• Please be aware when you enter the event, bags, purses and packages are subject to be searched.

• Fans are to stay in the stands before, during and after the game.

• The school will be financially liable for damage to any part of the stadium.

• Umbrellas are not allowed to be opened during play.

• No posters or signs may be attached to any permanent surface of the stadium. Signs may be attached to the railings of the stadium as long as it does not obstruct any corporate partner sign or obstruct the view of any patron. The parties posting sign or posters are responsible for their removal

• No sign posted on behalf of a school may contain derogatory language or contain the name of the opponent or any of its players.

• No laser lights are permitted

• No artificial noisemakers are permitted in the stadium.

As always, we appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

OC Seat Cushions Available

OC seat cushions are available! These cushions are available in black with green imprint or white with green imprint for just $10.

Visit the SCRIP Office to purchase yours today!

OCHS Pep Bus for State Football Game

Two Pep buses will be available for students for $5 + game ticket. 

Signups will be in the OCHS cafeteria. 

Permission slips will be available

AR Second Quarter Incentive - Elementary 4-6 Campus

We are in the process of planning our second quarter AR incentive, The Yule Ball. In order to make this fun for our students we are asking parents to donate the following items:

• Wrapping paper
• Christmas Little Debbie Cakes
• Paper Sacks
• Hersey's Kisses
• Tootsie Rolls
• Candy Canes
• Smarties

We are also in need of 12 volunteers for each afternoon. If you can help out, please contact the school office for more details. We appreciate everything you do!!!

OC Winterguard Tryout Information

The Owensboro Catholic Winterguard will be holding auditions starting on Friday, December 10—3:30 to 5:30 in the OCHS Small Gym.

Any student in grades 7-12 may audition.

The Owensboro Catholic Winterguard is the 2008 and 2010 Tri-State Circuit A-3 Gold Medalists!

For more information about Winterguard, contact Mr. Hauser at ed.hauser@owensborocatholic.org or 685-0566.

Singing Aces Performance

Thank you to Mr. Chad Gesser, parent of Jacqueline Gesser, on his tweet to OCS with a recording of a recent Singing Aces performance.

The Singing Aces is a choir based at the Elementary 4-6 Campus led by Mrs. Virginia Blandford. They perform at various events and venues.

Singing Aces Choir Performance

Directions/Parking for the State Football Game

Access to all parking is via University Boulevard (US 68).

Parking Structure 2 (the new structure) will be used exclusively for paid parking for all games.

Parking Structure 1 and the Creason Lot will be used for paid parking.

Fans are encouraged to use complimentary Park and Ride Service from Campbell Lane lot. Buses leave approximately every 8 minutes.

Park and Ride Service will be available from the Adams Street, Kentucky Street and Center Street parking lots.


Directions and Parking Information

OCHS Football Players Named M-I All Area Team

Congratulations to the following OCHS Football players named to the Messenger-Inquirer All Area teams.

First Team
Isaac Hardesty - Offensive Player of the Year - quarterback

Offensive All Area
Russell Hayden - Running Back
Alex Thompson - Offensive Lineman
Brelin Dixon - Receiver
Masden Riney - Receiver

Defensive All Area
Alex Vaughan - Defensive Lineman
Paul Lopez - Linebacker
Alec Bahnick - Defensive Back
Brelin Dixon - Special Teams Player of the Year
Luke Robertson - Kicker

Second Team
Offensive All Area
Zach Brett - Wide Receiver
Ryan Hogg - Wide Receiver
Alex Vaughan - Offensive Lineman
Logan Cart - Offensive Lineman

Defense All Area
Jacob Tanner - Defensive Lineman
Alex Thompson - Linebacker

Advent - Week 1

Father in heaven, our hearts desire the warmth of your love and our minds are searching for the light of your Word. Increase our longing for Christ our Savior and give us the strength to grow in love, that the dawn of his coming may find us rejoicing in his presence and welcoming the light of his truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - November 29-December 3, 2010

Tuesday, 11/30:

Drama practice in cafeteria at 3:00 p.m. All costumes and materials must be brought to practice.



Wednesday, 12/1:
Drama practice in cafeteria at 3:00 p.m. All costumes and materials must be brought to practice.
Community problem solving from 3:00 to 4:00.



Thursday, 12/2:
Drama practice in cafeteria at 3:00 p.m. All costumes and materials must be brought to practice.
Beta Club members all fundraiser orders and money are due to Ms. Cheshire today.
Yearbook meeting from 3:00 to 4:00.



Friday, 12/3:
NO SCHOOL
The Owensboro Catholic High School Football Aces will play Newport Catholic for the 2A State Title on Friday, December 3 at 3 pm (CST) at Western Kentucky University football stadium.

Director's Corner - OCHS Football Aces

Congratulations to our football aces on their Semi-State win Friday night against the Danville High School Admirals. Way to go coaches and players on an excellent victory over a formidable opponent. Almost as impressive as the game was the number of Aces fans in attendance. There certainly were more wearing Aces green in the stadium than wearing Admiral blue. Way to go Aces Nation for driving the distance and braving the cold to cheer our football Aces to victory.
Now it's onto the state championship game against the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds at 3:00 PM on Friday at L. T. Smith Stadium on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
With great confidence about the outcome of the game, I met with the Principals last week to discuss how we would approach the State Championship game that would occur on a school day at 3:00 PM. After careful deliberation and review of many scenarios and options, the decision was made to close on Friday, December 3, 2010 across Owensboro Catholic Schools. Our intention is to make-up the day prior to the end of the school year. At the point the plan is finalized, it will be communicated to all members of the OCS family.

Please Note - OCS Central Office and SCRIP SUCCE$$ will also be closed on Friday.

As publicized, SCRIP SUCCE$$ will be open on Saturday, December 4th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the OCES K-3 Campus.

I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission of excellence in Catholic faith formation and academics. As always, your comments and insights are important to me. I can be reached via phone at 852-8028 and email at ken.rasp@owensborocatholic.org.
God's Peace!
Ken R. Rasp
OCS Director

State Football Information

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.  Thank you Michele Linn for photos.

The Football Aces will play Newport Catholic for the 2A State Title on Friday, December 3 at 3 pm (CST) at Western Kentucky University football stadium.


Tickets are $8 (presell) and $10 at the gate. Those 6 and younger will be admitted for free.

Owensboro Catholic will pre-sell tickets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the OCHS Athletic Office from 8 am - 4 pm each day.


No passes will be accepted for admission.

Two Pep buses will be available for students for $5 + game ticket.  Signups will be in the OCHS cafeteria.  Permission slips will be available.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - November 29-December 3

Thursday, December 2- No Mass (Priests have Confession at OCHS)

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders November 29-December 4

Tuesday, November 30 -

• Christmas Dance Practice 2:15-3:00.
• Sixth Grade FPS until 5:00.

Wednesday, December 1

• Singing Aces perform at OMHS.
• 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Academic Team Practice after school.

Thursday, December 2 -

• 9:00 Advent Service planned by Mrs. Margaret Thompson's class.
• 1:00 5th DARE Graduation.
• Christmas Dance Practice from 2:15-3:00 in gym.
• Sixth Grade FPS practice until 5:00 in the library

Satruday, December 4-
Good Luck to our Sixth Academic Team who will be competing in the Sixth Grade Showcase at College View on Saturday!!

Football Aces Continue in Playoffs – Semi-State - Be Sure to Listen and Follow Us!

The Aces play Danville High School Friday, November 26 at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time at Admiral Stadium (6 pm CST).


Tickets are $5 for students and $ 7 for adults. Owensboro Catholic will not presell tickets.

Coach’s and Administrator’s Cards are good for Holder plus one.

The stadium is not located at the high school. The address of the stadium is:

593 Stanford Rd.

Danville, KY 40422

We will be twittering updates from the game. Be sure to follow us on twitter or you can receive updates via text messaging by texting follow ocsaces to 40404. Text message fees will apply.




The game will also be broadcast on WOMI 1490AM. You can listen on the radio or online.

Hardesty and Hayden on Ballot for News25 MVP of the Year

Vote for News25 MVP of the Year - Isaac Hardesty and Russell Hayden are both on the ballot.

OCS Students Advance to District in 4-H Speech Contest

Congratulations to the following OCS students who have advanced to the District Competition in their age group in the 4-H Speech Contest. The District competition will be held in the spring.

Mary Dixon, Grant Toler, Mary C. Scales, Kevin Ralph, Kate Fullenwider, Tricia Thompson, Megan McCarthy

Community Campus to offer High School/Workforce-Aligned Academies

Class of 2012/2013 students and parents invited to Information Night




6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 29, at Blandford Auditorium on the main campus of Owensboro Community and Technical College, 4800 New Hartford Road



Parents and high school students (classes of 2012/2013) are invited to attend an information meeting at 6:30 p.m. November 29 at Blandford Auditorium on the OCTC campus to learn about this innovative idea to transform high schools in our region!



"Community Campus" is a model of what high schools across the nation may look like in the very near future and the future starts NOW for our kids!



Leaders from regional school districts, including Daviess County Public Schools, Owensboro Public Schools, Owensboro Catholic Schools and Hancock County Public Schools, will join representatives from Owensboro Community and Technical College and economic development officials, regional employers and community leaders to unveil the Community Campus program. This innovative high school model will create five workforce-aligned academies designed to provide students with a personalized learning experience that goes far beyond the walls of a classroom or the traditional "school day." The Community Campus concept allows students to embrace learning across the community, facilitated by practicing professionals.



Students will have the opportunity to explore their areas of interest, their passions and skills in this revolutionary education experience that unifies high school and college. Academies focus on entrepreneurship/business; life science; science technology and engineering; construction, trade and energy; and the arts.



The future is here and it starts with YOU. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this important meeting! For more information, contact Stacy Edds-Ellis at stacy.edds@kctcs.edu

OCHS Student Quoted in National Symphony Magazine

You might enjoy knowing in an article, "Blue Grass Symphony" in the magazine, SYMPHONY:The Magazine of the League of American Orchestras, quotes one of our seniors, Erin Ballard, and mentions Owensboro Catholic High School in the second paragraph. 

This is a publication sent all over the United States.

OCHS Pep Bus for Football Game in Danville

A pep bus is going to the football game Friday.   The bus will leave OCHS parking lot at 2 pm Friday afternoon.  Cost is $5 to ride the bus plus you will need to buy your own ticket at the gate. 

Signed permission slips along with your $5 must be turned in by Tuesday afternoon.  There will be a table in the lunch room or you can turn into Mrs. Melton in the computer lab.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - November 22-26, 2010

Monday, 11/22:

• Beta Club will meet from 3:00 to 3:45 in Ms. Cheshire's room.

 

Tuesday, 11/23:

• Student council meeting from 3:00 to 3:30. We will be working on the tags for the Giving Tree. Meet in Mrs. Barr's room.
• Yearbook meeting will be from 3:00 to 4:00.

Wednesday, 11/23:

• NO SCHOOL.
• FCA leaf raking from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - rain or shine. Be sure to bring your rake. Meet at OCMS.

 

Thursday, 11/24:

• NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Friday, 11/25:

• NO SCHOOL

 

 

 

Football Aces Continue in Playoffs - Semi-State Game

The Football Aces play the Admirals of Danville High School Friday, November 27 at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time (6 pm Central Standard Time) at Admiral Stadium for Semi-State.
Tickets are $5 for students and $ 7 for adults. Owensboro Catholic will not presale tickets.
Coach’s and Administrator’s Cards are good for Holder plus one.
The stadium is not at the high school. The address of the stadium is:
593 Stanford Road
Danville, KY 40422

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - Novmeber 22-26, 2010

November 24- 26- No School- Thanksgiving Break




HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - November 22-26, 2010

Tuesday, November 23-Christmas Dance Practice 2:15-3:00. Sixth Grade FPS until 5:00.




Wednesday, November 24 No School!



Thursday, november 25 - no School - Happy Thanksgiving!!



Friday, November 26 - No School!

OCS Band Members Named All-District

A school record-breaking 23 Owensboro Catholic band members were selected for the 2010-11 All-District Band. Students auditioned on Saturday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 16 in Madisonville. Congratulations to all of the Owensboro Catholic band students who auditioned.

The following students will now represent Owensboro Catholic in the 2nd District All-District Band Weekend January 6-8, 2011 in Madisonville.



Owensboro Catholic Middle School Results
Becca Ballard (7th grade)—Clarinet, Gold Band 11th Chair

Jackson Bittel (7th grade)—Alto Saxophone, Blue Band 4th Chair

Rex Berry (7th grade)—Tenor Saxophone, Blue Band 1st Chair

Jacob Payne (8th grade)—Trumpet, Gold Band 3rd Chair

Meredith Bickett (8th grade)—Trumpet, Blue Band 2nd Chair

Jack Padgett (8th grade)—Trombone, Gold Band 2nd Chair

Griffin Wassmer (8th grade)—Trombone, Blue Band 1st Chair

Logan Buckman (8th grade)—Percussion, Gold Band 1st Chair

Evan Christodoulou (7th grade)—Percussion, Blue Band 3rd Chair

Will Wright (7th grade)—Percussion, Blue Band 4th Chair



Owensboro Catholic High School Results
Emily Wills (9th grade)—Clarinet, 9-10 Band 4th Chair

Kevin Thompson (10th grade)—Clarinet, 9-10 Band 6th Chair

Kelsey Conkright (9th grade)—Clarinet, 9-10 Band 15th Chair

Megan Alvey (11th grade)—Clarinet, 11-12 Band 11th Chair

Emily Rose (10th grade)—Bass Clarinet, 9-10 Band 2nd Chair

Erin Ballard (12th grade)—Alto Saxophone, 11-12 Band 3rd Chair

Kyle Alvey (9th grade)—Alto Saxophone, 9-10 Band 4th Chair

Andrew Riccio (9th grade)—Tenor Saxophone, 9-10 Band 2nd Chair

Cory Burdette (9th grade)—Trombone, 9-10 Band 6th Chair

Reid Wassmer (9th grade)—Baritone, 9-10 Band 1st Chair

Michael Decker (9th grade)—Tuba, 9-10 Band 4th Chair

Dylan McKay (11th grade)—Percussion, 11-12 Band 4th Chair

Nicholas Gray (9th grade)—Timpani, 9-10 Band 1st Chair

OCHS Girls Soccer Fundraiser – Raffle for UK Basketball Game Tickets

The Owensboro Catholic Girls soccer team is having a raffle for two tickets to the UK vs. LSU Basketball game plus a One-Night Stay at the Hyatt Regency ($300 package). The tickets are for January 15, 2011 at 4:00PM. The cost is $5 per chance.

The drawing is Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Tickets are on sale at OCHS or from any OCHS girls soccer player.

Brelin Dixon Nominated for News 25 Play of the Night

Brelin Dixon has been nominated for the News 25 Play of the Night. 

Brelin ran back the initial kickoff of the game for touchdown vs. Caldwell County

Be sure to vote!

Basketball Green/White Scrimmage

OCHS Girls and Boys Basketball teams will be having their Green/White Scrimmage, spaghetti supper and silent auction on Saturday, November 27 starting at 4:00.
Come support the middle school boys and girls, the high school boys and girls, and watch our men and women alumni show their talent on the court. There are many items in the silent auction that would make wonderful Christmas gifts.

OCHS Students of the Month – November

Congratulations to the following students who were named Students of the Month for November. 

Seniors: Sarah Murphy and Jonathon Sauer

Juniors: Cassidy Clark and Matthew Franey

Sophomores:  Morgan Goetz and Michael Decker

Freshmen: Danielle Hogg and Reid Wassmer

All ‘A’ Classic Basketball 3rd Region Preseason Team – OCHS Players Earn Honors

The All ‘A’ Classic Basketball 3^rd Region preseason teams have been announced.

Congratulations to Becca Greenwell and Mary Kate Clemens has been named to the Girls team.

Jonathan Higdon, Leo O’Nan and Chase Kauffeld have been named to the Boys team.

Hayden and Coach Edge Earn KFCA Honors

The Kentucky Football Coaches Association (KFCA) has named Russell Hayden the 2010 District Player of the Year for Class 2A, District 2.  Coach John Edge has been named Coach of the Year for Class 2A, District 2.

'Singing Aces' Perform at Saturday Musicale Club

The OCES 4-6 Campus "Singing Aces" performed a program entitled "A Picture of America Through Song" at St. John Methodist Church on Satruday, November 13 for the Saturday Musicale Club.

OCMS PTO Meeting - Tuesday, November 16

All parents are invited to attend the PTO Meeting on Tuesday, November 16 beginning at 7 pm in the OCMS


Cafeteria

· ACT Explore Testing Explained

· Information on Pre-Registering for High School

· OCHS Graduation Requirements and Diploma Levels

Presentations by Maire McCormick, Janice Clark and Ann Flaherty

Non uniform day on Wednesday, November 17 for students whose has a parent attend the meeting.

OCHS Football Playoff Game - Friday, November 19

The Football Aces defeated Caldwell County 43-14 to advance in the playoffs! The Aces now will


take on Murray on Friday, November 19 at Steele Stadium with kickoff at 7:30 pm.

Tickets will be on sale Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 am - 3 pm in the OCHS Athletic

Office.

Ticket prices: $5 for students, $6 adults, $8 chairbacks (You will need a reserved ticket to sit in the

chairbacks)

PSL ticket holders have until Thursday to purchase their tickets. On Friday all unsold chairbacks will go on

sale.

Coaches cards are good for one only.

Skyboxes packages are available for the playoff games. Contact OCHS Athletic Office ( 852-8001) for details.

OCHS Boys Cross Country - 3rd in State

Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team on their 3rd place finish at the State Meet.

Great job!

Elementary Yearbook Cover Contest

For this year’s OCS Elementary Yearbook a student will design the cover! The theme is

 

Owensboro Catholic Schools: Loving the Tradition

 

• Size of Paper 11x17 (available in the school office)
• Use colored sharpies (the colors are more vibrant)

 

Due date: Monday, December 13 to the school office

 

Winner will receive one (1) free elementary yearbook for the 2010-2011 school year + $25 in SCRIP

OCMS Weekly Reminders - November 15-19, 2010

Monday, 11/15:

• Student council reps remember to give Mrs. Barr $10.00 for shirts as soon as possible.

 

Tuesday, 11/16:

• KYA meeting at 7:40. It is very important for everyone be there. Any student who has not turned in their permission forms need to bring them. Be in cafeteria or gym and Mr. Rhodes will come and get you.
• Riverpark field trip for 7th and 8th grade.
• Beta Club members who plan to attend convention will meet after school until 3:45 in Ms. Cheshire's room.
• PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m., OCMS cafeteria.

 

Wednesday, 11/17:

• Progress reports will be sent home.
• FCA meeting 7:45 a.m.
• Community problem solving meeting 3:00 to 4:00. Everyone must attend.

 

Thursday, 11/18:

• Grandparents' Mass and reception, 9:00 a.m.
• Students leave for KYA.
• Blizzard rewards for fundraiser 2:15 p.m.

 

 

 

Isaac Hardesty Named Fox 7 Player of the Week

Congratulations to Isaac Hardesty who was named the Fox 7 Player of the Week, based on online voting last week. 

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders November 15-19, 2010

Monday, November 15- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie- Kindergarten Field Trip to the Riverpark


Wednesday, November 17- 6:30-PTO Meeting at K-3 Campus. All Parents are invited to attend our 2nd PTO Meeting of the year this Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30 at the K-3 Campus! Remember that by attending you can help win cash for your child's class! The classroom's with the highest attendance of parents present wins! Also, all parents are asked to attend at least one PTO meeting during the year. This will get your child a Free Dress Day at the end of the school year.


The PTO will have updated information on Market Day Sales, the PTO Chili Supper, and the upcoming Steak Dinner and Auction!


Thursday, November 18- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Riney's Class

Friday, November 19- Free Dress Day- Last Friday of the Month

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders November 15-19, 2010

Tuesday, November 16

• Mid-Quarter! Please check your child's grades on-line. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher.
• Christmas Dance Practice 2:15-3:00.
• Sixth Grade FPS until 4:00.

Wednesday, November 17

• 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Academic Team Practice after school.
• PTO Meeting at the Elementary K-3 Campus at 6:30 pm.

Thursday, November 18

• 9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Thompson's class. Fr. Richard Meredith will be celebrating with us.  Students may begin brining in their canned food items on Monday for our Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday. All collected items will go to one our local parish food pantries.
• Christmas Dance Practice from 2:15-3:00 in gym.
• Sixth Grade FPS practice until 4:00 in the library.
• 4-H Speech Contest Run-Off at College View Middle School at 6:45 pm.

Friday, November 19

• Non-Uniform for students with no infractions for the month of November.

The Miller House Joins SCRIP Program

The Miller House has joined the SCRIP Program.  SCRIP will carry $10 and $25 gift cards at 15% rebate. The Miller House will be in stock beginning Tuesday, November 16. 

The Miller House is located at JR Miller Blvd and 4th Street.

Football Pep Rally - Playoffs

This video was highlighted at the Pep Rally for the Football Team - Be Loud, Be Proud, Go Aces!

OCHS Cross Country to Compete in State Meet

The Boys Cross Country team will compete at the State Meet in Lexington on Saturday. Also, Elizabeth and Olivia Cason will compete as individuals at the State Meet. Follow us on Twitter as any results will be passed along via the Twitter account. Follow us!

Marching Aces - 'Outbreak'

Watch the Marching Aces band show for Fall 2010. The show was written and produced by Mr. Ed Hauser, OCS Band Director. The band finsihed 8th in State, which was the second highest finish in OCHS history.

Volunteers Needed for SCRIP

We are in need of volunteers! If you can give an hour or a day, we’d like to talk with you. A variety of jobs are available. Contact Keith, Melba or Janet at 686-8896 or 852-8033.

SCRIP SUCCE$$ - Bonus Percentage Offers Are Beginning!

As in past years, many retailers offer bonuses during the gift giving season, this year is no exception. Below you will see a list of retailers and the bonus offered:




JC Penney 1% Bonus – exp. Dec. 3

Cabela’s 1% bonus – exp. Dec. 31

Dell 2% bonus – exp. Dec.10

L.L. Bean 2% bonus – exp. Dec. 10

Home Depot 2% bonus – exp. Dec. 3

Applebee’s 2% bonus – exp. Nov. 19

Bath and Body Works 5% bonus – exp. Dec. 3

Logan’s Roadhouse 2% bonus – exp. Dec. 31

Build-A-Bear 2% bonus – exp. Dec. 3

Shutterfly 5% bonus – exp. Dec. 3

Lands’ End 2% bonus – exp. Dec. 10

T.G.I. Friday 1% bonus – exp. Dec. 3

Chili’s 2% bonus – exp. Dec. 31

Sears 2% bonus – exp. Dec. 3

Kmart 2% bonus – exp. Dec. 3

For a complete listing of all specials, log on to http://www.shopwithscrip.com/

SCRIP SUCCE$$ - Christmas Hours Notice

During the Christmas Season, SCRIP is pleased to once again announce expanded hours at our Elementary K-3 Campus location!
Elementary K-3 Campus Location
Friday, Nov. 26 – 8:30AM – 4PM
Saturday, Nov. 27 – 8:30AM – 4PM



Saturday, Dec. 4 – 8:30AM – 4PM
Saturday, Dec. 11 – 8:30AM – 4PM
Saturday, Dec. 18 – 8:30AM – 4PM



The SCRIP SUCCE$$ office will be open regular hours during the holiday season, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.

Please note: the satellite location will be the only location open on Friday, Nov. 26!



Take advantage of Shopwithscrip to place your orders on-line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These orders are picked up at the SCRIP office just as always.

OCHS Counselor, Bev Howard, Receives Beacon Award

Mrs. Bev Howard, the recipient of the Beacon Award, has served for over 25 years in our community as a mentor, motivator and most importantly a role model for thousands of young people. She has made a difference in not only in the lives of young people, but has made a great impact on our community through many initiatives and efforts to address substance abuse.

Mrs. Bev Howard
OCHS Counselor
Beacon Award Recipient



Mrs. Howard was instrumental in guiding and directing area high school students to spearhead the movement for the passage of the Second Hand Smoke Ordinance for Daviess County in 2005 that has benefited the entire community by making public places and work areas free of secondhand smoke for those under 18 years of age.

Mrs. Howard was also instrumental pursuing the passage of the Social Host Ordinance in 2009 that now holds adults in Daviess County accountable if they provide a place for those underage to drink alcohol. If that is not enough that she is now in pursuant for the passage of a Keg Registration Ordinance to hold adults in our community accountable if they provide alcohol to those underage and an expanded Alcohol Beverage Server Training Ordinance to cover all venues in Daviess County that sell alcohol.

Mrs. Howard has given, and continues to give, a vast amount of time, effort and energy to help young people see their full potential and to motivate them to become good and productive citizens while at the same time helping them to understand the risks involved in using alcohol and other drugs. She is truly a treasure to our community.

Mrs. Howard serves as underclassmen counselor at OCHS. The Beacon Award is a community based

Fox 7 Football First – Player of the Week Voting

Isaac Hardesty has been nominated for the Fox 7 Football First Player of the Week. Voting is open through Thursday at noon.


Isaac had 203 yards passing with 4 touchdown passes in the playoff game vs. Reidland last Friday.

OCMS Grandparents Mass and Reception0

OCMS will hold its Grandparents Mass and Reception on Thursday, November 18.

Mass will begin at 9 am at Immaculate parish with a reception immediately following.

All are invited to attend.

OCHS Cross Country - 6th Straight Regional Title; State Bound

The Boys Cross Country team captured their 6th straight regional title on Saturday. Olivia Cason won individual regional title for the girls and Elizabeth Cason also qualified for State.

Good luck next Saturday at the State Meet in Lexington.

OCHS Football Playoff Game - Friday, November 12, 2010

The OCHS Football Aces will take on Caldwell County on Friday night at Steele Stadium with kickoff at 7 pm in the second round of playoffs.


Tickets will be on sale Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 am - 3 pm in the OCHS Athletic Office.

Ticket prices: $5 for students, $6 adults, $8 chairbacks (You will need a reserved ticket to sit in the chairbacks)

PSL ticket holders have until Thursday to purchase their tickets. On Friday all unsold chairbacks will go on sale.

Coach's cards are good for one only.

Skyboxes packages are available for the playoff games. Contact OCHS Athletic Office (852-8001) for details.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - November 8-12, 2010

Tuesday, 11/9:

• All Student Council homeroom reps meeting at 7:55 a.m. Please wait for Mrs. Barr or Mrs. McCormick in the gym or cafeteria.
• KYA meeting at 7:40 a.m. Be on time with KYA packets. Mr. Rhodes will come and get you in the gym and cafeteria.
• Beta Club members will have a meeting from 3:00 to 4:00 in Ms. Cheshire's room.  

Wednesday, 11/10:

• Beta Club members who plan to attend the convention will have a meeting at 7:45 in Ms. Cheshire's room. She will come and get you from the gym.
• FCA meeting 7:45 a.m.

Thursday, 11/11:

• Mass, 9:00 a.m.
• Fundraiser money due.
• Picture retake orders due with money.

Friday, 11/12:

• Scoliosis screening for 8th grade.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - November 8-12, 2010

There's still time to get your Market Day order in and help us earn extra profit! Dessert Bonus Days are back with fourteen high quality pies, cheesecakes and individual desserts that are perfect endings to holiday meals. Order today and help us reach our goal of 500 desserts!


Order online at marketday.com until 11PM on 11/9. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, you can email Michaeline Joiner at mmjskj@cs.com .

 

We appreciate your support and we're looking forward to seeing you at our Market Day Sale!
 
Tuesday, November 9

• Market Day Deadline!
• Christmas Dance Practice 2:15-3:00.
• FPS until 4:00.

 

 

 

Wednesday, November 10

• Academic Team Practice after school.

 

 

 

Thursday, November 11

• 9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Castlen's class. Fr. John Meredith will be celebrating with us.
• Veteran's program will immediately follow Mass.
• Christmas Dance Practice from 2:15-3:00 in gym.
• Junior FPS practice until 4:00 in the library.
• 4-H Speech Contest for 9-10 year olds at College View Middle School at 6:45 pm.

 

 

 

Friday, November 12

• Spirit Day!

 

 

 

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - November 8-12, 2010

When you purchase Market Day desserts, you can help our schools earn extra profit. Simply place your order online at http://www.marketday.com/  - OR you can send in your order to school with the order form.
Order online by November 9. You can pick your order up on November 13 between 10:00-11:00 AM at the K-3 Campus. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, you can email Michaeline Joiner at mmjskj@cs.com

With your support, we're looking forward to reaching our yearly fundraising goal of $10,000!

Thursday, November 11- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Fulkerson's Class

OCHS Guest Verification Form for Dances

The “Turnaround Dance” is scheduled for November 13th. Owensboro Catholic High will start a new policy for quests who will be attending with an OCHS student for all dances. Any sophomore, junior or senior attending one of the remaining OCHS dances and will be bringing a student from another school, will be required to have an OCHS Guest Verification Form filled out and returned prior to the dance.


The form will include the proper dress code for the dance and the rules for all OCHS dances. The form will have to be filled out and signed by the parent, student, and a school administrator of the guest’s school. Anyone attending Owensboro Catholic High’s dances must at least be a sophomore, but not yet 21 years of age.

The OCHS student bringing a quest will be responsible for that quest’s behavior and dress. Please make sure that all guests are well aware of our dress code and our rules governing our dances. The form must be returned by mail (with the sending school’s seal) or by fax from the sending school. OCHS Administration reserves the right to make a judgment on admittance of quests based on the contents and receipt of the guest verification form. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school 684-3215.
The form must be picked up in the attendance office by the OCHS student, Mrs. Johnson is keeping track of who is requesting one.

OCHS Football Players Named to Big 8 Conference Super 27 Team

Congratulations to the following football players who were named to the Big 8 Conference Super 27 Team

Defensive Back – Alec Bahnick

Offensive Lineman – Alex Thompson

Running Back – Russell Hayden

Wide Receivers – Masden Riney and Brelin Dixon

Special Teams – Isaac Hardesty

Drive One for Your School

This Saturday, November 6 from 8 am – 3 pm at Champion Ford on Southtown Blvd.

For each test drive of a Ford, $20 will be given to the OCHS Y-Club (KYA/KUNA).

Kenergy Corp's Frankfort/Washington Youth Tour Program

The 2011 program will be entirely Web based. Students will communicate directly with Kenergy’s Member Services team via e-mail.

To apply, students will send to us an e-mail message that includes their names, addresses, phone numbers and Kenergy account numbers. The latter is very important. Only Kenergy members are allowed to compete for the trips. Students will submit a 1,000-word essay, with the subject to be announced.  All essays will be delivered via e-mail to the Member Services team.
The same students who are selected to go to Frankfort will go to Washington, D.C. That number will be announced later. It will be at least four students, but may be as high as six.
The process will begin around December 1st.

OCHS Excellence Rally

OCHS held its Excellence Rally to recognize students for various accomplishments. In addition, one student from each parish is recognized for their involvement within their parish. Below is a list of those students:

Precious Blood-Kali Paul

Blessed Mother-Jacob Linn

St. Mary Magdalene-Kelsi Woodall

Immaculate-Zach Swift

St. Peter of Alcantara-Alexandra Mitchell

St. Augustine-Nolan Miller

Holy Name-Rachel Wheatley

SS Joseph & Paul-Hunter Steele

St. Stephen-Logan Cecil

St. Pius X-Maddie Zoglmann

Our Lady of Lourdes-Molly Tichenor

St. Alphonsus-Sidney Riney

St. Martin-Eric Thomas

St. Elizabeth-Jordan Thomas


OCHS Faculty Honoree: Josie Hagan

OCS All ‘A’ Honor Roll – Quarter 1

Below are the students who earned all A’s for Quarter 1. The All ‘A’ Honor Roll is for grades 4-12.

Grade 4: Zachary Cecil, David Dotsey, Jade Flaherty, Josafina Garcia, Emily Haleman, Katie Hampel, Isabel Hayden, Maggie Hayden, Caroline Head, Faith Johnson, Mackenzie Keelin, Chandler Krampe, Hannah Latham, Anna Lovekamp, Michael McCarthy, Makayla McCarty, Mary Clare Mills, Amber Payne, Kevin Ralph, Samuel Self, Austin Stallings, Meredith Stiff, Caitlin Sullivan, Grant Toler, Madison Warren, Rachel Weaver, Sean Whitehouse
Grade 5: Olivia Bickett, John Henry Booth, Daniel Caldwell, Nicholas Clark, Samuel Clore, Benjamin Conkright, Mary Kate Fullenwider, Jacquelyn Gesser, Emma Goetz, Meredith Grant, Claire Hagan, Kelly Hayden, Nicholas Howard, Allyson Mattingly, Rachel McBride, Mary Mullican, Derek Osborne, Payton Sanford, Patrick Schepers, Cassandra Wink
Grade 6: Maggie Booth, Ashleigh Deno, Harper Dotsey, Danielle Durbin, Allison Ford, Hannah Garvin, Clayton Glenn, Joseph Hampel, Nicole Hayden, Hope Johnson, Alison Kuntz, Holly Logsdon, Megan McCarthy, Molly Payne, Alexandra Thompson, Tricia Thompson, Allison Wright, Grace Wright

Grade 7: Raychel Bahnick, Becca Ballard, Evan Christodoulou, Michael Clore, Alex Danhauer, Katelynn Dorris, Madeleine Edge, Katie Fulkerson, Sarah Haleman, Caroline Hayden, Samantha Horsley, Ashlyn Drew Kirdendoll, Samantha Krampe, Lucy Kurtz, Emily Linn, Emily Marshall, Olivia Miller, Annabel Moore, Cameron O’Nan, Paul Reid, Mikala Riney, Isaac Settle, Abigail Tignor

Grade 8: Meredith Bickett, Sam Booth, Parker Clark, Hannah Hagan, Adam Hayden, Emily Hoesli, Leslie Kuntz, Georgia McMaster, Madeline Rafferty, Adney Rakotoniaina, Sara Ross, Laurine Scott, Morgan Thomas, Audrey Wright

Freshmen: Liza Brown, Elizabeth Cason, Kelsey Conkright, Olivia Foster, Stephanie Hayden, Danielle Hogg, Simmie McCormack, Lydia Miller, Alyssa Ralph, Andrew Riccio, Jenna Ruth, Michael Thompson, Jack Wheatley, Emily Wills

Sophomores: Beth Buntin, Chase Carrico, Ben Fullenwider, Michael Goedde, Chelsea Hagan, Sam Lilly, Justin Magnuson, Neil Mattingly, Ciara Sauer

Juniors: Daniel Best, Cassidy Clark, Michael Crowe, Charlie Greenwell, Isaac Hardesty, Henley McCormack, Elizabeth McNulty, Katelyn Orth, Alex Riccio, Mary Shannon Sanders, Stacey Schepers, Megan Tigue

Seniors: Megan Berry, Julia Klump, Kaylee Murphy, Sabrina Storm, Seth Todd, Lindsey Whitehouse, Jack Wilson

OCHS Academic Letter Mass and Breakfast

The Academic Letter Mass was held on Sunday, October 31. The mass was then followed by a breakfast. Those receiving Academic Letters (or a bar to add to their letter) were:


Sophomores:
Carli Barr, Caleb Brand, Beth Buntin, Ryan Carlisle, Chase Carrico, Sarah Caudill, Jacob Cecil, Dustin Cole, Julia Danhauer, Michael Decker, Michael Englert, Kindra Evans, Hayley Frey, Ben Fullenwider, Bryce Girten, C.J. Glaser, Michael Goedde, Morgan Goetz, Rebecca Greenwell, Chelsea Hagan, Katherine Hagan, Rachel Hamilton, Molly Higgins, Eric Johnson, Will Johnson, Michael Kinney, Sam Lilly, Trevor Lowe, Justin Magnuson, Meghan Mattingly, Neil Mattingly, Jacob Mills, Brittany Murphy, Mason Richardson, Colton Roberts, Ciara Sauer, Allison Schepers, Kathleen Shreiner, Stefan Swift, Mayme Switzer, Kevin Thompson, Sydney Tignor, Stephanie Wall, Ben Wathen, John Wathen, Veronica Wethington, Kimberly Whitaker, Emily Whitehouse, Kayla Windle



Juniors:
Megan Alvey, Alec Bahnick , Daniel Best , Rebecca Boom , Katie Brown , Joshua Buckman , Kaleb Caceres , Logan Cecil, Cassidy Clark, Mary Kate Clemens, Michael Crowe , Stephanie Dooper , Taylor Fasig, Hunter Gough , Amanda Gross, Christopher Hayden, Julia Hayden, Nicholas Krampe, Nathan Lasley, Larissa Lewis, Justin Mahoney, Henley McCormack, Erica McFarland, Anna McNulty, Elizabeth McNulty, Katelyn Orth, Allie Payne, Michael Polio, Allen Rakotoniaina, Alexander Riccio, Laura Riney, Stacey Schepers, Emily Taul, Megan Tigue, Rachel Wheatley



Seniors:
Aaron Alvey, Erin Ballard, Michael Bowlds, Audrey Castlen, Kyle Davis, Jeremy Hayden, Josh Hayden, Caitlin Higgins, Matthew Jacobs, Andy Johnson, Chase Kauffeld, Andrea McBride, Morgan McCubbins, Melanie Millay, Nolan Miller, Kaylee Murphy, Sarah Murphy, Rachel Porter, Regina Powers, Luke Robertson, Sarah Sterling, Sabrina Storm, Zach Swift, Alex Thompson, Samuel Thompson, Seth Todd, Alex Vaughn, Lindsey Whitehouse, Jack Wilson



To qualify for an academic letter the student must meet one of the following criteria:
1. The student’s GPA for the entire preceding school year must have been a 3.6 or higher.

2. The student must have been a member of the OCHS Academic Team and participated in at least 50% of all matches during the preceding year.

3. The student must have been a participant in an academic oriented competition (such as the Sweet Sixteen Showcase or the Governor’s Cup) and won first, second, or third place on at least the regional level during the preceding year.

Smoked Hams and Smoked Turkeys for your Thanksgiving Dinner

The OCHS Baseball Team will be smoking Hams and Turkeys on Wednesday, November 24, the day before Thanksgiving.

Smoked Ham - average 8 lb. - Cost $32.00 -$5.00 extra Sliced

Turkey Boneless White Meat - average 8 lb. - $36.00- $5.00 extra Sliced

Pick Up on the Wednesday, November 24 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm at the Immaculate Parish Cook Building
Please order by Thursday, November 18th.

Contact : Loretta Higdon 302-2292, Cynthia Riney 993-0191, see any OCHS Baseball Player or call the OCHS Athletic office at 852-8001 to order!

Job Openings at the Elementary 4-6 Campus

Maintenance/Custodian needed 20 hours for five days a week, year round. If interested please call the Owensboro Catholic Elementary 4-6 Campus at 683-6989.


Extended School Program Caregiver needed for five days per week, all school days, 2:15-5:30PM. Starting wage is $7.25 for approximately 12-15 hours per week. If interested please contact the Owensboro Catholic Elementary 4-6 Campus office at 683-6989.

OCHS Lady Aces Volleyball Players Dominate M-I Top 10 Players

The Messenger-Inquirer has run a 'Top 10 Area Volleyball Players' for our region. The article and rankings ran in Sunday's paper. We are proud to announce 6 of the area's top 10 players are from OCHS.

#1 Lauren Hagan - Class of 2007
#2 Rachel Howard - Class of 2004
#4 Erin Ebelhar - Class of 2005
#7 Olivia Osborne - Class of 2007
#8 Krystal Smith - Class of 2004
#10 Sarah Sterling - Class of 2011

Home Team Friday - News 25 - Brelin Dixon Nominated

OCHS Football Player, Brelin Dixon, has been nominated for this week's MVP for Home Team Friday at News25 WEHT. Brelin had 3 touchdown receptions in the Aces win over Daviess County.

Be sure to vote!

Marching Aces Finish 8th in State

The Marching Aces on an outstanding performance at State--8th place out of 16! This is the 2nd highest finish in school history.

The show was titled "Outbreak." The Marching Aces are led by Mr. Ed Hauser and Mrs. Katie Hauser.

Members of the Marching Aces are:
Samuel Johnson, Evan Christodoulou, Andrew Riccio, Sam Booth, Eric McBride, Nicholas Gray, Zach Hendrix, Logan Buckman, Rex Berry, Michael Decker, Kyle Alvey, Jake hayden, Cory Burdette, Juliana Aud, Emily Rose, Reid Wassmer, Jacob Payne, Wren Osborne, Morgam Oller, Mason Jackson, Jackson Bittel, Hunter Steele, Kevin Thompson, Sarah Murphy, Shelby Bennett, Marissa Wilson, Courtney Phillips, Allison Schepers, Emily Lorenzen, Mary Catherine Carter, Jennifer Phillips, Megan Alvey, Erin Ballard, Dylan McKay, Emily Wills.

NET CETERA - Chatting with Kids About Being Online

Thanks to Chris and Julie Ford, OCS has been given 1500 copies of the booklet NET CETERA - Chatting with Kids About Being Online. Written for parents, the booklet is an excellent resource concerning our children and the "on-line" world in which they live and interact. Our plan is distribute the booklets this week, one per student, and ask that they be brought home for your review.

Please ask your student(s) about the booklet to insure that it truly makes it way home. We encourage you to review the booklet and begin a conversation with your student(s) about appropriate 'on-line" behavior. We hope you find the booklet useful.

Central Office Personnel Update

We are pleased to inform you that Misty Durbin has joined the Central Office Team as Accounting Assistant replacing Bethe Lowe. Misty is the mother of Dylan, a 3rd grader enrolled at the OCES K-3 Campus. Also, Ashley Wilkerson has joined us as Advancement Assistant. Ashley is the mother of Isaac, a 10th grader enrolled at Owensboro Catholic High School. She replaces Anna McDaniel who will become a full-time Mom with the birth of her second child. Both Misty and Ashley will be excellent additions to the Central Office Team. Each is excited about the opportunity to help fulfill the OCS Mission by serving OCS and its families. Please join us in welcoming them to our team.

Accelerated Reader - Upgrade to the Enterprise Edition (Web-Based)

We are pleased to announce that over Fall Break, a major upgrade to the Accelerated Reader (AR) Program was installed for use at the OCES K-3 Campus, OCES 4-6 Campus and OCMS. Operating from a web-based environment, the Enterprise Edition of AR will allow our students access to a vast array of pre-configured tests. Based on the test results, our faculty will have access to information that will help them better understand the strengths and challenges of each of their students. The reporting functions are greatly enhanced and easily accessible.




Please note that the AR Reading List is now available via a link on the school site website.

All information taken from tests taken during the 1st quarter by each student was successfully moved and is available in the Enterprise Edition. If there are specific questions about this exciting enhancement to our educational program, please direct them to our Librarians/Media Specialists or Principals.

Director's Corner - Establishment of Taskforces

On the first day of school we were able to happily announce an increase in enrollment. That positive news coupled with the outstanding ACT scores of our 2010 OCHS graduates, certainly is a testament to all as we work as partners - family, parish and school - to fulfill the OCS Mission. From my vantage point, we are obviously moving in a positive and purpose filled direction. Success breeds success, but it is not something to be taken for granted. Our task now is to continue the work of continuous improvement while we celebrate the many blessings given us by God our Father.
I would like to announce the establishment of four taskforces. Each taskforce has been asked to step back, assess, evaluate, review and strategically plan. Made up of OCS staffers, parents, OCS Education Council and standing committee members, each taskforce will submit a report detailing their important discussions and recommendations and initiatives for the future. The final reports will be reviewed by the Leadership Team, appropriate standing committees, and ultimately the Education Council for help in plotting a strategic direction in each area. The four areas chosen for review are:

· Technology - Susie Alvey, Dan Goodwin, Jim Hartz, David Kaysinger, James Mayfield, Penny Melton, July Patton, David Ralph (Chair), Harold Staples, & Lori Whitehouse


· Fundraising - Todd Brock, Julie Cox, Karen Danhauer, Dan Heckel, Kevin Kauffeld, Carl Lewis, David Marshall, Keith Osborne (Chair), Kurt Osborne, Chip Pride, Gates Settle

· Math Readiness - John Calhoun, Lisa Castlen, Debbie Durbin, Ann Flaherty (Chair), Diane Fulkerson, Hank Harvey, Tony Kraus, Maryann Medley, Brittany Payne, Al Thompson


· Special Needs Students - Janice Clark, Beth Clements, Tabitha Clark, Bev Howard, Jim Mattingly (Co-Chair), Bill Mills, Melissa Osborne, Tom Payne, Ken Rasp, John Teets (Co-Chair), Vickie Warren.


Please join my prayer in asking that the Holy Spirit guide the important work of each taskforce.

OCHS Football Advance to Post Season

The OCHS Football Aces will take on Reidland on Friday night at Steele Stadium with kickoff at 7 pm in the first round of playoffs.


Tickets will be on sale Monday afternoon, Wed., Thurs., and Fri. 8-3.

Ticket prices: $5 for students, $6 adults, $8 chairbacks (You will need a reserved ticket to sit in the chairbacks)

PSL ticket holders have until Thursday to purchase their tickets. On Friday all unpurchased chairbacks will go on sale.

Coach’s cards are good for one only.

Skyboxes packages are available for the playoff games. Contact OCHS Athletic Office (852-8001) for details.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - November 1-5, 2010

Monday, 11/1:

• Yearbook meeting from 3:00 to 4:00 in the computer lab.

Tuesday, 11/2:

• Election Day - No School. Be sure to vote!

Thursday, 11/4:

• Mass, 9:00 a.m.
• KYA delegates - there will be a meeting at 7:40. Be in the gym or cafeteria and Mrs. Walter will come and get you. Make sure you have your KYA packets.
• Beta Club members who plan to attend the convention will have a meeting at 7:45 in Ms. Cheshire's room. She will come and get you from the gym.

Friday, 11/5:

• 7th grade retreat.
• 8th grade tour and lunch at OCHS.

 

Owensboro Parks & Recreation Winter and Holiday Programs

The Owensboro Parks & Recreation is offering a variety of programs for the winter and holiday season.  For a full listing and more information please visit their website.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - November 1-5, 2010

Monday, November 1

• Eye Screenings for 1st and 3rd Grade

Tuesday, November 2

• No School Election Day

Thursday, November 4-

• 9:00- Mass- Ms. Smith's Class
• Parent Volunteer Workshop- 8:00-?- Any parent who wants to come in and help with paperwork for the teachers, would be appreciated!

November 5

• 1:30- Fire Drill