WIMM 107.7 FM Owensboro Catholic Radio New Updated Website

Check it out. It has area mass/confession/adoration times, up to date world Catholic news posts, podcast rosary with Bishop Medley and more!



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College Financial Aid Workshop

The OCHS College Financial Aid Workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center at Catholic High. Come up the brick steps by the main office.
Chris Houk, Director of Admissions at Brescia University will facilitate the program. He will assist you in actually completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at the workshop. Because you will be able to complete the form on site, be sure to bring completed tax forms (e.g., 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ) to the workshop. Also bring information concerning untaxed income, investment value, or business value. If you will not be able to complete your tax forms by the time of the workshop, bring your W2 forms.
FAFSA On the Web Worksheets will be given to your student in their religion classes but they are also available online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. Be sure to bring this worksheet with you.

OCHS National Honor Society – Inductees

The Bishop Soenneker Chapter of the National Society inducted 38 new members.
Congratulations to:
Megan Alvey, Alec Bahnick, Daniel Best, Katie Brown, Rebecca Boom, Peyton Booth, Jessica Bradshaw, Joshua Buckman, Kaleb Caceres, Logan Cecil, Cassidy Clark, Mary Kate Clemens, Michael Crowe, Stephanie Dooper, Matthew Franey, Hunter Gough, Christopher Hayden, Stephen Hyland, Nicholas Krampe, Larissa Lewis, Justin Mahoney, Henley McCormack, Erica McFarland, Anna McNulty, Elizabeth McNulty, Rebecca Millay, Gilbert Mischel, Sarah Murphy, Katelyn Orth, Allie Payne, Michael Polio, Blake Powers, Allen Rakotoniaina, Alex Riccio, Laura Riney, Stacey Schepers, Emily Taul, Megan Tigue

Faculty Sponsor of the OCHS National Honor Society is Mrs. Bev Howard

8th Grade Girls Basketball – Finish 2nd in Diocesan Tournament

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls Basketball team on their 2nd place finish in the Diocesan tournament. In the tournament they defeated Sts. Peter and Paul (Hopkinsville), St. Mary (Paducah) and eventually lost to Holy Name in the final game.
Members of the team include: Darcy James, Emily Marshall, Leslie Wilson, Brooke Raley, Mikayla Berry, Madison Mattingly, Olivia Cason, Ashlee Orr, Morgan Mattingly, Caroline Hayden, Annabel Moore and Maddie Hagan

The team is coached by: Michael Lane and Jay Fillman

Congratulations to Madison Mattingly and Caroline Hayden for being named to the All Tournament team.

All ‘A’ Classic Girls Basketball State Tournament

The OCHS Girls Basketball team will play in the All ‘A’ Classic state basketball tournament beginning on Wednesday, February 2 in Richmond, KY. Good luck Lady Aces!

OCS All 'A' Honor Roll - Quarter 2

Congratulations to the following students who were named to the All 'A' Honor Roll for Quarter 2. The All 'A' Honor roll is for grades 4-12.



Grade 4: Dalton Baisden-Wade, Zachary Cecil, Nolan Clark, David Dotsey, Sarah Englert, Jade Flaherty, Josafina Garcia, Grace Goedde, Emily Haleman, Katherine Hampel, Isabel Hayden, Caroline Head, Cambron Johnson, Claire Johnson, Mackenzie Keelin, Hannah Latham, Michael McCarthy, Makayla McCarty, Amber Payne, Paul Pfeifer, Samuel Polio, Kevin Ralph, Mary Catherine Scales, Samuel Self, Austin Stallings, Cody Stelmach, Meredith Stiff, Noah Todd, Grant Toler, Madison Warren, Rachel Weaver, Sean Whitehouse, Samuel Wilson



Grade 5: Olivia Bickett, Macie Blair, John Henry Booth, Abby Cecil, Nicholas Clark, Benjamin Conkright, Audrey Fulkerson, Jacquelyn Gesser, Emma Goetz, Claire Hagan, John Thomas Hayden, Robert Howard, Allyson Mattingly, Mary Beth Mullican, Derek Osborne, Geneva Renshaw, Payton Sanford, Patrick Schepers



Grade 6: Maggie Booth, Chloe Cecil, Ashleigh Deno, Danielle Durbin, Hannah Garvin, Joseph Hampel, Nicole Hayden, Hope Johnson, Alison Kuntz, Carson Lee, Holly Logsdon, Megan McCarthy, Maggie Mitchell, Mary Anne Murphy, Molly Payne, Alexandra Thompson, Tricia Thompson, Allison Wright, Grace Wright



Grade 7: Raychel Bahnick, Jackson Bittel, Evan Christodoulou, Michael Clore, Madeleine Edge, Sarah Haleman, Caroline Hayden, Samantha Horsley, Samantha Krampe, Lucy Kurtz, Claire Lewis, Emily Linn, Emily Marshall, Olivia Miller, Annabel Moore, Cameron O'Nan, Mikala Riney, Sarah Riney, Micah Swift



Grade 8: Meredith Bickett, Sam Booth, Hannah Hagan, Alex Hayden, Emily Hoesli, Darcy James, Leslie Kuntz, Georgia McMaster, Madeline Rafferty, Adney Rakotoniaina, Sara Ross, Griffin Wassmer, Audrey Wright



Freshmen: Kyle Alvey, Liza Brown, Elizabeth Cason, Kelsey Conkright, Marty Crowe, Abby Dickens, Olivia Foster, Danielle Hancock, Stephanie Hayden, Haley James, Elizabeth Kuntz, Jasmine Lancaster, Simmie McCormack, Meagan Millay, Andrew Riccio, Alex Ross, Jenna Ruth, Hadley Shepherd, Christopher Spurlock, Michael Thompson, Meredith Whitehouse



Sophomores: Hayley Frey, Ben Fullenwider, Michael Goedde, Eric Johnson, Justin Magnuson, Ciara Sauer



Juniors: Daniel Best, Cassidy Clark, Justin Mahoney, Katelyn Orth, Alex Riccio, Laura Riney, Stacey Schepers, Emily Taul, Megan Tigue



Seniors: Kyle Davis, Julia Klump, Regina Powers, Sabrina Storm, Seth Todd, Alex Vaughan

OCHS Graduation and Baccalaureate Dates - Rescheduled

With the school year now ending on Wednesday, June 1st, Graduation and the Baccalaureate Mass have been rescheduled. Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00 PM at St. Stephen Cathedral. Graduation is now scheduled for Sunday, May 29th at the SportsCenter beginning at 2:00 PM.

2010-2011 OCS Calendar Update

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At this point, OCS has already missed seven school days because of the weather. We have also experienced four one-hour delays and one two-hour delay. As of today, the last day of school is Wednesday, June 1, 2011. According to the original calendar, two of the scheduled make-up days are Friday, February 18th and Monday, February 21st.



Please note that school WILL BE IN SESSION on both February 18th and February 21st due to the recent cancelations.



As the original calendar stated, we WILL NOT BE IN SESSION on Friday, February 4th.

Football State Championship Day Make-up

All the way back in November, the Aces Nation gathered at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium on the campus Western Kentucky University to watch our OCS Football team play for the state championship. What an awesome experience for all involved, even though our Aces did not win. To walk onto the turf and see a virtual sea of green and white from one end of the stadium to the other was simply amazing. It was an incredible bonding experience for all who were able to attend.

OCS will add five minutes to the beginning of the school day starting on Monday, February 7th and continuing to the end of the school year to amke up for this day. The new starting times for each building will be:
· Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 Campus - 7:40 AM

· Owensboro Catholic Elementary 4-6 Campus - 7:40 AM

· Owensboro Catholic Middle School - 8:15 AM

· Owensboro Catholic High School - 8:15 AM
Thanks in advance for your support and cooperation concerning this decision to extend our day by five minutes.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - January 31-February 4, 2011

OCMS Catholic Schools Week Activities

Monday, 1/31:

• Attention all students: We are in need of 25-30 singers for the Catholic Schools Week Mass on Thursday. One practice is mandatory Wednesday after school at OCMS or Wednesday night at the Sportscenter. If you are interested in being a singer on stage for that Mass, sign up outside Mrs. Renshaw's door today!
• World's Finest Chocolate sale begins February 9. Permission slips have been given to students. Please try to return by tomorrow.
• The KUNA list will be posted at lunch today.

Tuesday, 2/1:
KUNA meeting at 7:45. Be on time in the cafeteria or gym.

  

Wednesday, 2/2:
Community Problem Solving practice after school from 3:00 to 4:00. If school is cancelled, practice will be held on the first day back.

 

Thursday, 2/3:
Beta Club meeting regarding convention after school until 4:00 p.m. Meet in Ms. Cheshire's room.

  

Friday, 2/4:
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - January 31-February 4, 2011

Elementary K-3 Campus Catholic Schools Week Activities

Jesse Tree Art - OCMS

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

The 7th grade Religion classes and 8th grade Art classes created Jesse trees, which uses symbols from scripture related to the ancestry and birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - January 31-February 4, 2011

Elementary 4-6 Campus Catholic Schools Week Activities

Parent volunteers are needed to assist with the Book Fair this week. Please e-mail or call Mrs. Alvey for more information.

Acettes Capture 3rd Region Title

Watch the Pom Divison Routine


Watch the Open Division Routine


Thanks to Karen Danhauer for her videos!
The Acette squad captured 1st place in the Open Division, 1st Place in the Pom Division and earned overall Grand Champion in the Regional Competition. They now advance to the state competition.

Members of the team include: Lauren Zambrano, Emily Paul, Kyra Vanover, Emily Mitchell, Rachel Wheatley, Rachel Tigue, Caitlin Higgins, Julie Danhauer, Lindsey Whitehouse, Stephanie Wall, Morgan McCubbins, Christina Boarman, Lauren Grossman, Simmie McCormack and Kristen Orth

The team is coached by Mrs. Lisa Higdon.

OCHS Cheerleading Win KAPOS Regional – Large Co-ed Division

OCHS Cheerleading competed in Large Co-ed squad division in KAPOS 3rd Regional competition.  OCHS placed 1st in their division and now advance to the KAPOS state competition in mid-February.

Members of the squad include:
Kelly Schweisthal, Kristen Bell, Alexis Dominick, Caylene Newton, Hayley Lanham, Sarah McCarthy, Emily Pate, Carli Barr, Joelle Boarman, Rachel Hamilton, Caitlin Coomes, Kindra Evans, Ashlyn Vessels, Mary Grace Boarman, Chelsea Hagan, Jordan Delano, Tori Arnold, Austin Wood, Seth Todd, Alex Vaughan, Evan Todd and Jacob Linn.

The squad is coached by Mr. Jeff Fritz, Mrs. Carla Hagan and Mr. Wes Nall.

PLAN Test Scores – Grade 10 – Taken October 2010

The PLAN Test is taken each year to assist Grade 10 students at OCHS in evaluating educational and career options. Once again, the OCHS scores were above national and state averages in all areas.

The possible range of scores if from 1 - 32.

English
OCHS 19.3
National 16.9



Reading
OCHS 18.6
National 17.4

Math
OCHS 19.3
National 16.9

Science
OCHS 19.9
National 18.2

Composite
OCHS 19.4
National 17.5

Winterfest Rally - Dance Contest

During the Winterfest Rally, a dance contest was held between the classes.  Watch the fun!

Boys BB All 'A' Classic Regional Title Game Rescheduled

The Boys Basketball All 'A' Classic Regional title has been rescheduled. 

It will be played on Saturday, January 29 at 6 pm in Cloverport. 

OCS on 2-Hour Delay - Thursday, January 27, 2011

OCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, January 27, 2011.

OCMS Places 1st in District Governor's Cup Competition

Congratulations to the Owensboro Catholic Middle School Aces academic team on their first place win in District 12 Governor's Cup competition held on Monday and Tuesday, January 24 and 25, 2011.


The OCMS quick recall team won 1st place competing against Ohio County Middle school and twice against McLean County Middle school. Quick Recall team members are Adney Rakotoniaina, Evan Christodoulou, Jack Padgett, Leslie Kuntz, Logan Brown, Lucy Kurtz, Madeline Rafferty, Matthew Caldwell, Meredith Bickett, and Sam Booth.
Individual honors go to the following students who placed in the top 5 in written assessment testing:

Hannah Hagan - 1st place Mathematics, 1st place Language Arts

Meredith Bickett - 1st place Arts and Humanities, 1st place Social Studies

Audrey Wright - 1st place Science, 3rd place Arts and Humanities

Lucy Kurtz - 2nd place Arts and Humanities, 3rd place Language Arts

Sam Booth - 2nd place Science, 5th place Mathematics

Madeline Rafferty - 3rd place Composition, 4th place Social Studies

Leslie Kuntz - 2nd place Language Arts

Jacob Payne - 2nd place Social Studies

Laurine Scott - 2nd place Composition
All individual winners and the entire quick recall team advance to Regional Governor's Cup competition on Saturday, February 5, in Sebree, Kentucky.

The Aces academic team is coached by Margie Ebelhar and Julie Renshaw.

Coach George Randolph Named NFHS Softball Coach of the Year

Congratulations to Coach George Randolph has been named the National Federation of State High School Associations softball Coach of the Year. This is a great award and recognition for him and the OCHS softball program.

OCHS New Student Parent Info Night - Rescheduled

OCHS New Student Parent information night is rescheduled for next Wednesday, February 2; same time 6 pm in OCHS Soenneker Hall.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Book Fair

The Elementary 4-6 Campus Book Fair is scheduled to open next Monday at our Family Night to kick-off Catholic Schools Week. Preview information has gone home with the students.

Benefit for Diane Bittel Minton

Auction Fundraiser for Diane Bittel Minton on Saturday, February 5th at 6:30 pm at the Owensboro Homebuilders Association on Wathens Crossing.

Auction Fundraiser to help offset the costs of Diane's cancer treatments and a chance for all of her friends to gather and show their support to Diane and her family.

Call 302-0889 (Nelda Best) or 314-2604 (Sally Martin) for more information.

Diane is a 1976 OCHS graduate.

Acette Regional Competition

The Acettes are competing in the Regional dance competition Saturday, January 29, at Breckenridge County High School.

Doors open at 12:00pm. Cost is $5.00 per person. Competition begins at 1:00pm. These times are central time.

OCHS Cheerleading Squad - KAPOS Competition

KAPOS Region 3 Cheerleading Competition will be held Saturday, January 29th at Owensboro High School, starting at 1:00pm.

Owensboro Catholic Varsity Cheerleading squad will be the 2nd team to take the floor at approximately 1:05pm. Don't be late!

OCHS Girls Basketball Capture All 'A' Classic Regional Title

The Lady Aces captured the All 'A' Classic Regional title by defeating Hancock County 47-37. This is the 6th straight All 'A' Classic Regional title for the Lady Aces.

Stephanie Dooper was named to the All Academic team.

Those named to the All Tournament team were Leah Greathouse, Laura Riney, Becca Greenwell and Lauryn Yevincy.

The Lady Aces now advance to the All 'A' Classic State Basketball tournament in Richmond, KY. The tournament begins next Wednesday, Februrary 2.

All 'A' Classic Girls Basketball State Brackets

Owensboro Daviess County Babe Ruth League – 2011 Registration

The ODC Babe Ruth League announces signups for 13-15 year olds with the age date as April 30, 2011. ODC Babe Ruth is open to all Daviess County and Owensboro residents. ODC offers League play, League Tournament and National all Star competition in each age division. Divisions include 13-15 High School Competitive League and 13-15 Prep/Recreation League.
Registration Saturday, February 5, 12, 19
9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Cost is $65 at Sports Warehouse

For more information call Chris Stallings at 485-9554

OCHS Winterfest Court

The following students were nominated by their coaches to be part of the Winterfest Court:

Pep Band: Erin Ballard and Wren Osborne

Indoor Track: Sarah Houston

Cheerleading: Caylene Newton and Seth Todd

Swimming: Rachel O'Nan and Alex Dotsey

Academic Team: Ann-Claude Rakotoniana and Matt Jacobs

Acettes: Lindsey Whitehouse

Basketball: Lauryn Yevincy and Drew Fulkerson

Y-Club: Ben Franey

FCA: Jacob Linn

Scrubs: Luke Robertson



Chosen by their fellow students for the title of Snow Prince and Princess is Lindsey Whitehouse and Alex Dotsey.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - January 24-28, 2011

Monday, 1/24:

World's Finest Chocolate sale begins February 9. Permission slips were given to students today. Please try to return by Friday, January 28.

Tuesday, 1/25:
Regular day.

Wednesday, 1/26:
Community Problem Solving practice after school from 3:00 to 4:00.

Thursday, 1/27:
Beta Club meeting at 7:40 a.m. regarding Beta Club Convention.
Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Friday, 1/28:
Regular day

Praying the Rosary with Bishop Medley

Bishop Medley approached the Owensboro Catholic Schools with a project to recite the rosary, one mystery with students from each of the school sites. He was very excited about initiating the project and to hear the final product.


Bishop Medley commented, "I am pleased to present to the Owensboro community an opportunity to join me and the children of the Owensboro Catholic Schools to pray the Rosary. In inviting our children to lead the community in prayer speaks of the value in attending Catholic schools. This is a witness to the value in Catholic Education to the whole community."

The Owensboro Catholic Schools jumped on this idea and scheduled Bishop Medley to record the rosary.

Each school site chose the students to be part of the project. Bishop Medley visited with the students prior to recording so they could review how to respond to the prayers. He used a special rosary, a beautiful and vibrant red rosary, he had purchased in Lourdes, France. The students introduced themselves and their grade level.

Students from Owensboro Catholic Middle School recorded the Glorious mysteries. They were randomly chosen with some being from 7th and 8th grade. Those joining the Bishop were Olivia Cason, Hannah Hagan, Jacob Payne, Mary Eichholz, Zachary Haynes, Logan Buckman, Patrick Mills, Cecilia Crowe and Georgia McMaster





Students from Owensboro Catholic High School recorded the Sorrowful mysteries. Those participating were Carly Kaelin, Andrea McBride, Alex Dotsey, Brad Blincoe, Lindsey Whitehouse and Jack Wilson. They are all officers of the OCHS Right to Life group.



Students from the OCS Elementary K-3 Campus recorded the Joyful mysteries. Several students from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade participated. Third grader, Ben O'Bryan, asked Bishop Medley to bless his rosary. The Bishop was pleased to do so. In addition to Ben were Lily Carol Moore, John Michael Frey, Alyssa Frey, Matthew Gray and Caitlyn Bell.





Students from the OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus recorded the Luminous mysteries. Those participating were Kelly Hayden, Meredith Stiff, Jade Flaherty, Jacob Johnson, Benjamin Conkright and Tricia Thompson.



The students really enjoyed the interaction with the bishop. He shared several stories with each group about reciting the rosary as a school when President Kennedy was shot and also about visiting the Pope and having his rosary blessed.



Each of the three local Catholic radio stations in the diocese will carry this broadcast. These stations are WSPP, Hopkinsville 93.5; WIMM, Owensboro 107.7; and WEUC, Morganfield (covers Henderson and Evansville, IN) 87.9. These recordings will air 4:30-5am and 8-8:30pm daily with the appropriate mystery. Currently, each recording last about 15 minutes so the rosary will be recited twice in each time slot. Matt Carrico of WIMM radio said, "We (WIMM radio) are very excited to offer our listeners a chance to pray with His Excellency." Karen Gross of the Owensboro Catholic Schools commented on recording the rosary at the school sites by saying, "It was great to see Bishop Medley share his love of the rosary with the students and see him interact with students of all ages."Also these recordings are available on the WIMM website at http://www.owensborocatholicradio.com/  for listening and downloading. The diocese is encouraged to listen and pray the rosary with the bishop and students.

OCS in Session - Friday, February 18 and Monday, February 21

Due to snow days - OCS will be in session on Friday, February 18 and Monday, February 21.

These are scheduled make up day for snow days.

Grade 8 Boys Basketball Finishes 2nd in Diocesan Tournament

Congratulations to the OCMS 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team on finishing 2nd place in the Owensboro Diocesan Tournament on January 8th

Team members include:

Matthew Norcia, Landon Smith, Sam Aull, Pete Day, Michael McCarthy, Jansen Riney, Gabe Fillman, Alex Brown, Drew Harvey, Chase Clouse and Patrick Mills

The team is coached by: Coach Mark Gentry, Coach Paul Mattingly and Coach Alex Bumm

Elementary Yearbook Cover Winners Announced

Two winners have been chosen for the cover of the OCS Elementary Yearbook covers - a student from each site.

Casey Carmon

 

Grace Brocato

- Grade 3 - Back cover. Her design is on the right in the picture.

- Grade 6 - Front cover. Her design is on the left in the picture.

Owensboro Catholic High School New Student Parent Information Night

Owensboro Catholic High School's New Student Parent Information Night will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Soenneker Hall at the school. Parents of next year's incoming freshmen and other interested students are invited and encouraged to attend.

Class registration for all incoming freshmen is due to OCHS by February 2, 2011

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kurt Osborne, OCHS Interim Principal, at

684-3215.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - January 24-28, 2011

Tuesday, January 25
There will be no FPS practice this week.

Wednesday, January 26
Fifth Grade will visit the River Park Center.
4th & 5th Grade Academic Team Practice. Focus Groups meet until 3:30. Only Quick Recall Members stay until 5:00.

Thursday, January 27
9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Brant's class. Fr. Suresh Bakka will be celebrating with us.

Friday, January 28
Non-Uniform day for students who didn't receive an infraction.

OCHS Girls Basketball - All 'A' Classic Regional Title Game

OCHS Girls basketball will play Hancock County for the All 'A' Classic Regional title tonight, January 24, at 7 pm in Cloverport.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - January 24-28, 2011

Wednesday, January 26- 2nd Grade Field Trip- Junie B Jones- Riverpark


Thursday, January 27-9:00- Mass- Ms. Calvin's Class

Friday, January 28- Free Dress Day- Last Day of the Month

Monday, January 24 - OCS on 1-Hour Delay

OCS will be on a 1-hour delay on Monday, January 24. 

Central Office and SCRIP will be open at the regular time - 8 am.

Stay safe everyone.

Praying the Rosary with Bishop Medley

Bishop Medley approached the Owensboro Catholic Schools with a project to recite the rosary, one mystery with students from each of the school sites. He was very excited about initiating the project and to hear the final product.

Bishop Medley commented, “I am pleased to present to the Owensboro community an opportunity to join me and the children of the Owensboro Catholic Schools to pray the Rosary. In inviting our children to lead the community in prayer speaks of the value in attending Catholic schools. This is a witness to the value in Catholic Education to the whole community.”

The Owensboro Catholic Schools jumped on this idea and scheduled Bishop Medley to record the rosary.
Each school site chose the students to be part of the project. Bishop Medley visited with the students prior to recording so they could review how to respond to the prayers. He used a special rosary, a beautiful and vibrant red rosary, he had purchased in Lourdes, France. The students introduced themselves and their grade level.
Students from Owensboro Catholic Middle School recorded the Glorious mysteries. They were randomly chosen with some being from 7th and 8th grade.  Those included were Olivia Cason, Hannah Hagan, Jacob Payne, Mary Eichholz, Zachary Haynes, Logan Buckman, Patrick Mills, Cecilia Crowe and Georgia McMaster.
Students from Owensboro Catholic High School recorded the Sorrowful mysteries. Those participating were the officers of the Right to Life club,  Carly Kaelin, Andrea McBride, Alex Dotsey, Brad Blincoe, Lindsey Whitehouse and Jack Wilson.
Students from the OCS Elementary K-3 Campus recorded the Joyful mysteries. Several students from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade participated. Third grader, Ben O’Bryan, asked Bishop Medley to bless his rosary. The Bishop was pleased to do so.  In addition to Ben, those participating were  Lily Carol Moore, John Michael Frey, Alyssa Frey, Andrew Gray, and Caitlyn Bell.
Students from the OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus recorded the Luminous mysteries. Several students from the 4th, 5th and 6th grade participated, Kelly Hayden, Meredith Stiff, Jade Flaherty, Jacob Johnson, Benjamin Conkright and Tricia Thompson.
The students really enjoyed the interaction with the bishop. He shared several stories with each group about reciting the rosary as a school when President Kennedy was shot and also about visiting the Pope and having his rosary blessed.

Each of the three local Catholic radio stations in the diocese will carry this broadcast. These stations are WSPP, Hopkinsville 93.5; WIMM, Owensboro 107.7; and WEUC, Morganfield (covers Henderson and Evansville, IN) 87.9. These recordings will air 4:30-5am and 8-8:30pm daily with the appropriate mystery. Currently, each recording last about 15 minutes so the rosary will be recited twice in each time slot. Matt Carrico of WIMM radio said, “We (WIMM radio) are very excited to offer our listeners a chance to pray with His Excellency.” Karen Gross of the Owensboro Catholic Schools commented on recording the rosary at the school sites by saying, “It was great to see Bishop Medley share his love of the rosary with the students and see him interact with students of all ages.”

Also these recordings are available on the WIMM website at http://www.owensborocatholicradio.com/ for listening and downloading. The diocese is encouraged to listen and pray the rosary with the bishop and students.

Alternate Acettes

A tradition at OCHS; the Acette dance team teach a group of OCHS senior guys a dance routine for them to perform.  They are better known as the Alternate Acettes.

Great job gentlemen!

Science Day at OCTC - Grade 5

The 5th grade from OCS attended a special field trip to OCTC to highlight several science activities. Activities include fruit DNA, robotics, bones and x-rays, bird biology, 3-D Optics and chemical reactions. The day was very interesting and fun for the students. It also gave OCTC the opportunity to showcase their science offerings.

Notices for Saturday, January 21, 2011

The Freshman Girls Basketball League games scheduled for Saturday morning at Owensboro High School have been cancelled.
The Freshmen Boys Basketball League games scheduled for Saturday morning at Owensboro Catholic High School have been cancelled.

The Girls Varsity Basketball team will travel to Louisville Saturday to play Merci High School at Merci in the RAATZ Fence Classic at 6 pm EST.

Market Day Pickup - Saturday

Market Day pick up will go on as scheduled Saturday, January 22 from 10 - 11 am at the Elementary K-3 Campus Cafeteria.

Boys BB All 'A' Classic Regional Basketball Game - Rescheduled

Boys BB All 'A' Classic Regional Basketball game has been cancelled for tonight.

The game is rescheduled for Thursday, January 27 at 7 pm in Cloverport.

OCMS FCA Trip to Washington DC - Still as Scheduled

The following is from David Ralph, FCA Faculty Sponsor:

I want to let everyone know that everything is still on for tomorrow. I have spoken with the bus company today and we both agreed that by 5:00pm tomorrow we will give a final assessment to all as to how everything stands. As of right now, we will be meeting at OCHS (the high school) at 11:45pm Friday night and hopefully pulling out of the parking lot by 12:15am.

Please be advised that we may have to alter plans a bit in terms of safety. There are absolutely no plans whatsoever to cancel the pilgrimage. We may need to take a different, longer route to DC, or we may need to delay leaving until daylight --- but we are definitely making no plans to cancel the trip. Interstate conditions determine safety, not the conditions of the roads in neighborhoods of Owensboro. Some have already asked if we have to cancel because school is closed tomorrow. There is no policy saying that for OCS. All decisions will be made based on safety alone.

OCS Not in Session - Friday, January 21, 2011

OCS will not be in session on Friday, January 21 - stay safe everyone.

The OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office will be open regular hours 8 am - 5 pm.

Thursday, January 20 - No School and Girls BB Game Rescheduled

OCS is not in session Thursday, January 20 due to forecasted snow.

The Girls BB game All  'A' Regional Title game has been rescheduled for Monday, January 24 7 pm

Help Needed For PTO Auction Dinner

The PTO is in need of 3 volunteers on Friday, February 11 to wash and wrap 500 baking potatoes at the K-3 campus. Saturday, February 12, they need someone around 4:00 pm to cook the potatoes, cobblers, and rolls, and transport them to the Sportscenter.



On the night of the Auction, February 12, the PTO needs 3-4 more volunteers to help serve the food. We have several volunteers already but we still need more. If you are willing to help the PTO at any of these times, then please call Amy Pride at 686-7929 or email her at amypride3@att.net

OCS in Session – Friday, February 18

OCS will be in session on Friday, February 18. This is a scheduled make up day for snow days.
The next snow day (anytime after January 19) results in OCS being in session on Monday, February 21.

OCHS Boys and Girls Advance to Regional Title Game for All ‘A’ Classic BB Tournament

The OCHS Boys and Girls Basketball will play for the Regional title in the All ‘A’ Classic tournament.  The tournament is hosted by Frederick Fraize High School in Cloverport

Lady Aces vs. Hancock County – Thursday 7 pm

Aces vs.  Edmonson – Friday 7 pm

Admission is $5 per person.

OCHS Parentlines Newsletter Posted

The recent edition of OCHS Parentlines is now posted online.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - January 17-21, 2011

Monday, 1/17:

No School - Martin Luther King Day.


Tuesday, 1/11:
AR party for top AR readers will be 7th period today.
Students going to Washington, DC, must get their planning cards for OCHS signed in total before you leave school on Friday.


Wednesday, 1/12:
KUNA test will be at 7:45 a.m. Please be on time in the cafeteria or gym.
Jean day tomorrow for students for a minimal $1.00 donation which will be given to the Ford family.


Thursday, 1/20:
Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - January 18-21, 2011

Tuesday, January 18- Market Day Orders Due by 11 pm CST


Thursday, January 20- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Boehmann's Class

Saturday, January 22- 10:00-11:00-Market Day PICK UP

Director's Corner - Chris and Julie Ford Family

The headline, startling picture, and accompanying article in this morning's Messenger Inquirer informed us that Chris and Julie Ford and their five children escaped their burning home last evening unharmed. Three of the children are enrolled as OCS students (6th, 4th and K) with two still at home. Earlier this morning, I spoke with Bev and Mel Howard, Julie's parents. At this point, the family is taking it one day at a time. They feel extremely fortunate and grateful that all are OK. Certainly, I assured them that their OCS family was interested in providing any assistance needed.

The family essentially lost everything in the fire. They are in the process of identifying a set of immediate and long term needs. As they sort through this, I suggest that we as OCS family provide help in the following ways:
· Provide Financial Assistance - If you would like to donate either cash or SCRIP cards to help the family, you can drop your donation at any of the school offices or Central Office/SCRIP. Please note that Central Office/SCRIP is open today until 5:00 PM. We will make sure that the donations get to the Ford family quickly to help them take important steps forward.
· Pray - Please join me in thanking our Father God for allowing them to escape the fire unhurt. We ask that God continue to shower on them the graces needed to move forward with peace in their hearts.
As more specific needs (clothing, toys, etc.) are identified by the family, we will pass the word via In The Loop.

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

Market Day Orders Due Tuesday, January 18

Market Day orders are due by 11 pm CST on Tuesday, January 18.

Pickup is Saturday, January 22 from 10 - 11 am at the Elementary K-3 Campus.

OCHS Boys Basketball Game at Apollo Rescheduled

The Boys Basketball game vs. Apollo previously cancelled due to a snow day has been

rescheduled for January 25, JV at 6 pm and Varsity at 7:30 pm at Apollo.

OCHS Boys and Girls Basketball - All 'A' Classic Regional Tournaments

The Owensboro Catholic boys and girls basketball teams will play in the 3rd Region All 'A' Classic Tournament this week at Frederick Fraize High School in Cloverport.

Both teams had a bye for the first round. The second round is:

The Lady Aces play Monday, January 17 at 7:45 pm.

The Aces play Tuesday, January 18 at 7:45 pm.

OCS Elementary PTO Auction – ‘Loving the Tradition’

The Owensboro Catholic Elementary PTO will host a dinner and auction on Saturday, February 12 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Sportscenter




Live and Silent Auctions

50/50 pot

Head and Booty Pot

Cupid’s Corner



Stay late with DJ Your Way for music and socializing



This was a sold out event last year!

Please call Amy Pride at 686-7929 or email her at amypride3@att.net or

Chip Pride at 316-1233 or email him at chip.pride@oldnational.com



Sponsored by: Bluegrass Internal Medicine, Nations Medicines Highway 54, Mainstreet Family Medicine-Dianne Glenn Birkhead, Brescia University, Research Integrity, REMAX Realtors

Owensboro Catholic League Baseball/Softball Registration

The Catholic League offers baseball for both boys and girls ages 5-12 and softball for girls ages 7-12. Open to all denominations, The Catholic League offers players and their families a competitive athletic environment guided in faith and rich in tradition.




Registration Dates: For the convenience of the players and families, registration shall be conducted on two consecutive weekends and at two separate locations. Please choose the date and location that best meets your schedule, but please recognize that these are the only registration dates for the 2011 season. (Birth certificate verification required at registration.)



Saturday 2/12/11, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Owensboro Catholic Schools K-3 Campus Gym

Saturday 2/12/11, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Owensboro Catholic Schools 4-6 Campus Gym



Sunday 2/13/11, 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Owensboro Catholic Schools K-3 Campus Gym

Sunday 2/13/11, 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Owensboro Catholic Schools 4-6 Campus Gym



Saturday 2/19/11, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Owensboro Catholic Schools K-3 Campus Gym



Fees: $65 one child, $100 two children, $125 three or more children. (Includes concession stand fee, gate fee and field preparation fee.)



New for 2011:

Pee Wee division teams will be formed by a blind draw.

Paid umpires for Rookie and Mini-Girls.

New Division for Mini-Girls 12 and under.



Registration forms available at http://www.eteamz.com/OwensboroCatholicLeague/



Contact:

Email OCLeague@gmail.com  or call

Mike Weafer 929-5220.

Tom Johnson 993-7875

Jamie Klump 926-4492



We need volunteers to make this league the best for the kids. There are no paid positions so everything you enjoyed about it last year was the result of people volunteering. Please contact us. No role is too small and would be greatly appreciated.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Reminders - January 17-21, 2011

Monday, January 17
No School in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tuesday, January 18
Market Day Order Due!
Sixth Grade FPS Team will meet after school.
Wednesday, January 19
4th & 5th Grade Academic Team Practice. Focus Groups meet until 3:30. Only Quick Recall Members stay until 5:00.

Thursday, January 20
9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Mark's class.
Fr. Vaughan will be celebrating with us.

Friday, January 21
Spirit Day!
5th Grade will go bowling in celebration of completion of the DARE Program.





Saturday - Market Day Order Pick-up at the K-3 Cafeteria from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

OCS on 1-Hour Delay - Thursday, January 13, 2011

OCS will operate on a hour delay on Thursday, January 13.

Reminder: Elementary opening times

Central Office and SCRIP Office will be open regular hours - 8 am - 5 pm.

OCS Not in Session - Wednesday, January 12, 2011

OCS will not be in session on Wednesday, January 12.

The Central Office and SCRIP Office will be open regular hours, 8 am- 5 pm.

Acette Kick Dance Routine

Watch the most recent routine by the OCHS Acettes! Nice job ladies!

Thank you Noah McCormack for posting!

OCS Not in Session and Cancellations - Tuesday, January 11, 2011

OCS is not in session today due to the snowy conditions.  The OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office are also closed.

Other cancellations:
OCHS Boys Basketball vs. Apollo - cancelled
OCHS Swimming - Cancelled
OCMS Girls Basketball - Cancelled
OCMS Boys Basketball - Cancelled

Stay safe everyone!

OCHS Girls Basketball Game vs DCHS to Benefit Mammograms

Girls Varsity Basketball OCHS at DCHS - Saturday, January 15

7:30 p.m.

$1 of every ticket sold will benefit 'Mammograms For Life'This organization provides free mammograms for local women who are uninsured.

Over 400 mammograms are provided annually. HELP us in the fight against breast cancer!

JV game 6:00 pm
Varsity game 7:30 pm

OCS School Sweatshirts Available

The OCS green crew neck sweatshirts are back in stock at Central Office.

The sweatshirts are $13 each and are the only sweatshirt students are allowed to wear in school.
Limited sizes and quantities are available. Hurry in for the best selection!

Target Joins SCRIP SUCCE$$

SCRIP is pleased to announce that Target has joined the SCRIP SUCCE$$ list of ever-growing retailers!

Target is available in a $25 and $100 card and can help you earn 2% toward tuition reduction.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - January 10-14, 2011

Monday, 1/10:

Report cards will be mailed today.

Students intertested in KUNA this year may begin picking up information sheets and permission forms today through Thursday. All permission forms must be turned in by Friday in order to take the KUNA test which will be on January 19.

Parents of FCA students going to Washington: There is a mandatory meeting on Monday evening at the OCMS cafeteria at 5:15 p.m. Information regarding the trip will be given out. Mr. Ralph and Mr. Woodward will be here to answer any questions you may have about the trip. Money needs to be paid that evening in order to take care of travel costs. Cost of trip is $100.00.

All Athletic events are cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather.
Wednesday, 1/12:
Community problem solving from 3:00 to 4:00.



Thursday, 1/13:
OCHS visits with 8th grade today in cafeteria.
No Mass today.

OCMS Athletics Cancelled Tonight (1/10/2011)

Due to the threat of inclement weather tonight, ALL Owensboro Catholic Middle School boys and girls basketball games are cancelled for the evening.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - January 10-14, 2011

Wednesday, January 12 - 4th & 5th Grade Academic Team Practice until 5:00.




Thursday, January 13 -
8:00 Bluegrass Assembly.
9:00 Prayer Service planned by Mrs. Hartz's class.



Friday, January 14 - Spirit Day!

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - January 10-14, 2011

Thursday, January 13- NO MASS (Priests on Convocation)


Thursday, January 13- 10:00- Bluegrass Music Assembly

Friday, January 14- 1st Grade Prayer Day

OCMS FCA Trip to Washington DC Information

Parents of FCA students going to Washington: There is a mandatory meeting on Monday, January 10 in the OCMS cafeteria at 5:15 pm.

Information regarding the trip will be given out.

Mr. Ralph and Mr. Woodward will be here to answer any questions you may have about the trip. Money needs to be paid that evening in order to take care of travel costs. Cost of trip is $100.00.

Becca Greenwell Leads Nation in Girls HS Basketball Scoring

Becca Greenwell, OCHS Girls Basketball players, has been featured in the Louisville Courier-Journal. She leads the nation in scoring in high school girls basketball.

Becca Greenwell in Courier-Journal

Elementary Girls and Boys Basketball Games in Full Swing

The Elementary basketball league is in full swing. Be sure to catch a game for the league. The games are held at the Elementary K-3 Campus and Elementary 4-6 Campus on Saturdays and Sundays. Good luck to our students.

Elementary Basketball League Schedule

ACT Prep at OCTC

Once again, OCTC will offer ACT prep classes. The next ACT is scheduled for Saturday, February 12. Please refer to the flyer for information.

OCS Market Day - National Attention

Participation in the Market Day program by OCS families has gained national recognition! In the Market Day newsletter sent to all representatives across the United States it is quoted as follows:

"Owensboro Catholic -206 customers and 506 pies = $3866 profit! The school and church get behind the fundraiser with many reminders from the chair on what they will earn-everyone loves the food."

Thank for your continued participation.

This month's orders are due by Tuesday, January 18 at midnight.
Delivery will be on Saturday, January 22 at the Elementary K-3 Campus between 10 am - 11 am.

Way to go everyone!

State Football Attire - Deadline Approaching

Taking orders for State Football T-shirts (long and short sleeved) and crewneck sweatshirts - hunter green with gold & white lettering.


Taking orders through Friday, January 7.

8th Grade Boys Basketball - 3rd Place Finish in Holiday Tournament

Congratulations Owensboro Catholic Middle School's Boy's 8th grade basketball team, who finished 3rd at the Henderson South Bulldog Holiday Classic on December 18th.

Great job!

OCHS Boys Basketball - Tonight vs. Daviess County

The Owensboro Catholic boys basketball team plays Daviess Co. tonight (Monday, January 3) at the Sportscenter at 6/7:30 pm.




An early schedule had the game listed incorrectly.

OCMS Weekly Reminder - January 3-7, 2011

Monday, 1/3:

Welcome back to school!

Tuesday, 1/4:
Beta Club meeting at 7:45 a.m. to complete a service project.

Wednesday, 1/5:
Community problem solving from 3:00 to 4:00.

Thursday, 1/6:
Beta Club meeting from 3:00 to 4:00 in Ms. Cheshire's room or those who plan to attend convention. Please bring project materials with you.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - January 3-7, 2011

January 5 - Wednesday
Academic Team Practice.
January 6 - Thursday
9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Hardesty's class.
January 7 - Friday
Sprit Day for all students.
Report cards go home with all students.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - January 3-7, 2011

Monday, January 3- First Day Back after Christmas Vacation


Thursday, January 6- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Flahardy's Class

Friday, January 7- Report Cards Go Home