Various Summer Hours

Please take note of the summer hours: 

OCS Central Office Summer Hours

The OCS Central Office hours for the summer will be as follows:
Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Wednesdays – 8 am – 2 pm



OCS SCRIP Summer Hours
The SCRIP Office will be open during the summer on Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday from 10 am – 5 pm. Please note the SCRIP Office will be closed on Wednesdays.



OCHS Office Summer Hours
The OCHS office summer hours will be Monday-Friday, 9 am – 1 pm



OCHS Athletic Office Summer Hours
The OCHS Athletic office summer hours will be as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays from 8 am – 4 pm

Justin Mahoney Earns State Title in Pole Vault; Other Members Place

Congratulations to Justin Mahoney on winning the state title in pole vault in the state meet on Friday. He vaulted 13 feet to win the event.



The Boys Track team finished 6th in the state. Other finishes for the boys team include:

Jordan White – 3rd Place – Shot Put

Jordan White – 4th Place – Discus

Sam Thompson – 3rd Place – 3200 Meter Run

Sam Thompson – 5th Place – 1600 Meter Run



The Girls Track team had the following finishes:

Olivia Cason – 3rd Place – 3200 Meter Run

Elizabeth Searcy – 6th Place – 100 Meter Run

SCRIP SUCCE$$ - New Daily Schedule

Beginning June 3, 2011, the SCRIP SUCCE$$ office will be closed on Wednesdays.
This weekday schedule change comes about as we continue to conform to IRS guidelines.
The SCRIP office will remain open as usual on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00-5:00. Regular summer hours will be observed (see note below).
In addition to the office hours, SCRIP orders can be placed online 24 hours a day via shopwithscrip.com. This program allows you to place an order from any internet connected computer or smartphone. If you have not placed an order via shopwithscrip.com, please contact Melba or Janet at 852-8033. They will help you get your account setup and you will select a password of your choosing. Please Note - Be sure to commit this to memory as we have no way of retrieving your password for you.

Orders placed online can be picked up at the SCRIP office. Paying for the order can be done online or when picking up the order.

We appreciate all you do to make the SCRIP program the success it is! Change is not always easy, but we believe with online ordering we have given you a great way to continue to earn tuition rebates, while minimizing the impact of being closed on Wednesdays.
SCRIP SUCCE$$ - Summer Hours
Beginning June 3, 2011, SCRIP SUCCE$$ will once again observe summer hours:
Monday - Friday 10 - 5
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY!

Becca Greenwell Makes Team USA U16 Basketball Team

Congratulations to Becca Greenwell for making Team USA's U16 Women's Basketball team.  Becca is completing her sophomore year.  Way to go Becca!

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - May 30-June 2, 2011

Tuesday, May 31 - Field Day- Free Dress Day
The morning session for Kindergarten and 1st Grade will be from 8:30-10:30. The afternoon session for 2nd and 3rd Grade will be from 11:00-1:00. Students will be eating lunch in their classrooms. Inflatables, games, and face painting are a few of the fun events students can look forward to.


Remember to apply sunscreen at home before your chlid leaves.


Thursday, June 2- Last Day of School for Students- Awards Ceremony and Student Program at 11:30. Students may leave after the program. Please note- there will be NO AFTER SCHOOL Program on the last day of school.

Lady Aces Play in Regional Tournament

The 3rd Region Softball Tournament begins on Monday, May 30.

The Lady Aces first game is at 7:30 (EDT) at Meade County. 

Good luck Lady Aces!

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - May 30-June2, 2011

Monday, May 30 - No School in observance of Memorial Day! Enjoy!

 

Tuesday, May 31 -All lunch accounts must be paid by today.

 

Wednesday, June 1 - AR Park for those students who earned their fourth quarter AR goal. Non-Uniform Day for students going to the Park. Please refer to AR letter

 

Thursday, June 2 -

• Last day of school for students!
• Closing Mass planned by the sixth grade class.
• Closing Sixth Grade Ceremony immediately following the Mass.
• Reception for our sixth graders and families after Mass.

 

 

 

2011 Fastpitch Softball Camp hosted by Blake Edge, Elizabeth Church, & George Randolph

Blake Edge, Elizabeth Church Brey and Coach George Randolph will host a fastpitch softball camp.
Monday- Tuesday, June 13-14

8am - Noon

Girls Age 7-14

Owensboro Catholic High School's Parent's Park

Cost $75 includes a t shirt
Only accepting 30 girls.
Email bweston12284@aol.com at reserve your spot.

Free Family Night at Our Lady of Lourdes

Come kick off the summer with "Family Drive-In Movie" Night! People are really excited about this event, and we are expecting a large crowd. This is the perfect opportunity for our church family and friends to get together for a free event.

Bring your tailgate, hatchback, blanket, or lawn chairs. Hot dogs and popcorn provided. You bring your own drinks and candy.

Friday, June 3 - Front Lawn of Our Lady of Lourdes parish off Frederica Street
7:00 Grilling and Games begin : Cornhole, volleyball, and games for the children on the lawn
8:00 Movie starts

OCS Student Wins 1st Place in Art Contest

Bill Monroe’s 100th birthday is celebrated this year at his birth place in Rosine, Kentucky and in Owensboro, the Blue Grass capital of the world. The Owensboro Blue Grass Museum sponsored an Art Contest in area schools.

Each school was assigned a song which the students were to illustrate. OCES 4-6 Campus’ song was “I’m Going Back to Old Kentucky.” First Place winner, Hadley Shaver’s artwork was judged the best artistically appealing and the best illustration of the song.

Hadley is a fifth grade student and the daughter of William and Stephanie Shaver. Congratulation, Hadley!

Elementary K-3 Campus Enjoy Picnic at Legion Park

The school reached their whole student body reading goal. All the students enjoyed a day at the park with games, food, sun and fun!

OCHS Theatre Arts Class Perform ‘The Brementown Musicians’ at the Elementary K-3 Campus

The Theatre Arts class from OCHS performed the children’s story ‘The Brementown Musicians’ at the Elementary K-3 Campus. The class is taught as an elective by Mrs. Katie Pagan. The students really enjoyed the performance and having the OCHS students visit their school.

Lady Aces Softball Capture 5th Straight District Title; Advance to Regional Tournament

Congratulations to the Lady Aces softball team on their 5th consecutive District Title. They now advance to the Regional tournament scheduled to begin next week.
The following players were named to the All District team, based on regular season play:
Hayley Frey, Carly Kaelin, Leah Lewis, Andrea McBride, Brittany Murphy and Mallory Richardson.

Soccer Open FIeld Cancelled tonight - Thursday, May 26

Soccer Open Field for tonight (Thursday, May 26) at Thompson Berry is cancelled due to weather.

Yard Sale to Benefit OCS Band

Time for Spring cleaning! The Owensboro Catholic Band will be collecting donated items for a summer yard sale--items can be dropped off next week in the OCHS Band Room (located behind OCHS) starting on Tuesday, May 31 through Friday, June 3 from noon until 5:00 p.m.



The yard sale will be on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 inside and outside of the OCHS Band Room.

OCMS Beta Club Expanding Recycling Efforts

OCMS Beta has expanded its recycling program. We are now collecting computer keyboards and computer mice which will be recycled through Terracycle. Feel free to bring these items anytime, and they will be recycled to EPA standards, and Beta Club will raise funds to be put toward other service projects.



Thanks to all who have supported our extensive recycling projects!

Lady Aces Softball District Title Game - Tonight : 5:30pm : at OCHS

Lady Aces play for District title game vs. DCHS at 5:30 at OCHS!
Please note the location change! Go Lady Aces.

Owensboro YMCA to Host Summer Camps

The Owensboro YMCA will host several camps.  Please refer to their website for specific camps and information.

Owensboro Parks and Recreation to Host Summer Camps

The Parks and Recreation Department will host several camps.  Please refer to their website for specific camps and information.

KWC to Host Summer Camps

Kentucky Wesleyen College is hosting a variety of athletic camps this summer. Visit their website for more information.

OCHS Alumnus to be Ordained

Matt Hardesty, an OCHS 1998 alumnus, will be ordained this Saturday, May 28 in the

Archdiocese of Louisville and has been assigned as associate pastor at St. James Catholic Church in Elizabethtown.

Please keep Matt in your prayers as he goes through this exciting time and know that he will represent the Owensboro Catholic Schools with great pride and reverence.

Camp Wheeze Away

Camp Wheeze Away is a free educational program designed specifically to teach children with asthma the skills they need to manage their asthma while enjoying a healthy, active lifestyle. Children will also enjoy swimming, crafts, games and more. This physician supervised camp is open to children ages 6-10 and is led by qualified healthcare workers, and volunteers.
Thursday and Friday, June 23-24 8 am – 2 pm
Saturday, June 25 – Parent Day 9 am – Noon Campers and parents can have fun learning and exercising together. Lunch will be catered.

For more information call 684-6144

Power Up Kidz Express

A fun fitness class for kids ages 6-16 starting in June.

Classes meet once a week from 5:30-6:30 pm for 8 weeks, June 6-August 4. Mondays for kids ages 11-16 and Thursdays for kids ages 6-10.

The cost is $35.

Sign up at the HealthPark front desk or call 688.5433

Diocesan Summer Food Program

As part of the Summer Feeding Outreach Program the Diocesan website has the site names and addresses provided by the Diocese of Owensboro School Food Service, where children under 18 can go and receive free meals this summer.

The link includes a toll free hotline number that will list additional sites in all areas participating in the Summer Food Service Program.

Diocesan Summer Food Service

Blood Donations Accepted

Blood donations can be made at the WKRBC in the name of Tyler Winklepleck to help defray the cost of his medical expenses.

Tyler is a senior at Trinity high school in Whitesville and Kelsey, his sister, is a freshman at OCHS. Tyler was in a severe car accident on Friday afternoon.

OCS Students Advance to State 4-H Speech Contest

  Congratulations to the following students for representing our school in the Regional 4-H Speech Contest on May 9th at College View Middle School: Mary Catherine Scales, Grant Toler, Mary Dixon, Kevin Ralph, Kate Fullenwider, Megan McCarthy, and Tricia Thompson.

Grant Toler and Kate Fullenwider will be advancing on to the State competition for their age group in Lexington this summer. Great Job!

OCHS Baseball and Softball District Tournaments

The baseball and softball district tournaments will be played tonight (barring any rainouts).

The Lady Aces will play Owensboro in the first round at 5:30 at Shifley Park.

9th District Softball Brackets

The Aces will play Daviess County in the first round at 7:30 at DCHS baseball field.

9th District Baseball Brackets

OCMS Weekly Reminders - May 23-27, 2011

Monday, 5/23:

OCMS Cheer Squad parent meeting, 6:00 p.m., OCMS gym.

 

 

Tuesday, 5/24:

• Beta Club data entering team will meet before school. Beta Club will meet after school until 3:45 to hold 7th grade officer elections.
• Cheerleading clinic, 6-8 pm.

 

 

Wednesday, 5/25:
Cheerleading clinic 6-8 pm

 

 

Thursday, 5/26:

• Closing Mass, 9:00 a.m.
• Cheerleading clinic 6-8 pm
• Last day to take AR tests.

 

 

Friday, 5/27:
Final cheerleading tryouts beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Fall Break Trip Information

June 15th is the last day to sign up for the trip to France and Spain during fall break in October. The trip would be eight days for $2417 which includes airfare, breakfast and dinner daily, city sightseeing in Paris, Avignon, and Barcelona, a Seine River cruise, and a high-speed TGV train to Avignon.

Adults are welcome and would pay an extra $305 (students have a discount). For more information contact Mrs. Bartlett or Mrs. Pagan at OCHS 684.3215, or

• Go to www.explorica.com and click Sign up

• Type in the Tour Center ID: Bartlett-8660

• Click Go

• Click “sign me up”

State Tennis Information

Tickets are now on sale for advance purchase to the State Tennis Championships, which will be held at the Boone/Downing Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Kentucky.
Schedule of events
Tennis Advanced Tickets Link: Click on the link to avoid long lines at the gate and save time with the convenience of ordering now with your credit card.

State Track Information

Tickets are now on sale for advance purchase to the State Track and Field Championships, which will be held at the University of Louisville.

Class 1A on Friday, May 27

Time schedule link
Track Advanced Tickets Link: Click on the link to avoid long lines at the gate and save time with the convenience of ordering now with your credit card.

Andrea McBride to Sign with Campbellsville University

Andrea McBride will be signing a National Letter of Intent with Campbellsville University on Thursday, May 26 at 3:30 in the Media Center to continue her softball and academic careers.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Boys Tennis Team Take Regional Title; Glaser Wins Individual Regional Title; Girls Tennis Doubles Team Advance to State Tournament

Congratulations to the Boys Tennis team on their Regional title.


In addition CJ Glaser captured the individual title and Josh Buckman was the individual regional runner up. Both advance to the state tournament. The doubles team of Jonathon Kamuf and Justin Magnusun has qualified for the state tournament.

The girls double team of Jessica Bradshaw and Stephanie Hayden finished regional runner up and have advanced to the state tournament.

OCHS Girls Track Team Earns Regional Title, Boys Team Members Qualify for State

Congratulations to the Girls Track team on their 2nd straight Regional Title. Those placing either 1st or 2nd Place in the Regional meet are:

300 Hurdles – Stephanie Dooper – 1st Place

High Jump – Stephanie Dooper – 1st Place

Long Jump – Stephanie Dooper – 2nd Place

100 meter dash – Elizabeth Searcy – 2nd Place

100 Hurdles – Kaylee Murphy – 2nd Place

1600 meter run – Olivia Cason – 2nd Place

3200 meter run – Olivia Cason – 2nd Place

Pole Vault – Rachel Hamilton – 2nd Place

Shot Put – Sarah Houston – 2nd Place



The girls team now advances to state.



In addition the following Boys team members also qualified for the state meet by finishing either 1st or 2nd Place in their event.

1600 meter run – Sam Thompson – 1st Place

Shot Put – Jordan White – 1st Place

Discus – Jordan White – 1st Place

Pole Vault – Justin Mahoney – 1st Place

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - May 23-27, 2011

Wednesday, May 25-
AR PICNIC- Legion Park (Students wear Faith in Education Shirt) with Uniform Shorts or Pants

 

Thursday, May 26-

• 9:00-Closing Mass- Mrs. Neal's Class
• 30 Minutes Added to Beginning and End of School Day. School Starts at 7:30 and Dismisses at 2:45.

 

Friday, May 27- Free Dress Day- Last Day of the Month

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - May 23-27, 2011

Monday - SMART Moves begins.

Tuesday - AR Program ends for the year.

Wednesday - Students may wear their CSW t-shirt with uniform bottoms. All lunch accounts must be paid in full.

Thursday - School begins 15 mintues early, 7:30 and will end 15 minutes late, 2:30.

Friday - Non-Uniform Day for all students!

Storybook Character Day – Grade 3

All of the 3rd Grade students and teachers dressed as their favorite book character.

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

‘Jazz Under the Stars’ Dinner Party

The Owensboro Catholic Jazz Band is hosting a “Jazz Under the Stars” Dinner Party at the home of Teresa and Steve Wills on Friday, May 27th, from 6:30-9:00. Tickets are $20 per person and includes Hor d’oeuvres, Entrée, Dessert and entertainment from the Jazz Band as well as other musical entertainment.

Tickets are being sold through Wednesday, May 25. Please contact Teresa Wills at 302-5560 or wahvet2@aol.com for more information.

Fall Break Trip Information

June 15th is the last day to sign up for the trip to France and Spain during fall break in October. The trip would be eight days for $2417.00 which would include airfare, breakfast and dinner daily, city sightseeing in Paris, Avignon, and Barcelona, a Seine River cruise, and a high-speed TGV train to Avignon. Adults are welcome and would pay an extra $305 (students have a discount). For more information contact Mrs. Bartlett or Mrs. Pagan at OCHS, or

Go to www.explorica.com and click Sign up

Type in the Tour Center ID: Bartlett-8660

Click Go

Click “sign me up”

Director's Corner - Early Start and Extended Day - Thursday, May 26

Daviess County Public Schools informed us this morning that due to the recent day missed due to rising waters, the school day on Thursday, May 26th will be extended by 30 minutes. They have decided to add 15 minutes to the beginning of the day and 15 minutes to the end of the day. Because of this, bus pick-up in the morning will occur 15 minutes earlier than usual and the drop-off at home will occur 15 minutes later.

Please Note - Because so many of our students benefit from a safe bus ride to school and then back home, Owensboro Catholic Schools will also extend its day on Thursday, May 26th. Our day will begin 15 minutes early and the end of the day will be extended by 15 minutes. Please follow the daily announcements and In The Loop for updates and reminders.

The last day of school for our students is Thursday June 2nd.

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

Teacher Position Announcement for 2011-2012

Owensboro Catholic Schools is seeking applicants for the following positions beginning August 2011:

• Teaching positions – OCES 4-6 Campus
• Librarian/Media Specialist – OCES 4-6 Campus

• Bus Driver

Appropriate certification is required. Practicing Catholic preferred.

Submit resume and cover letter to Karen Taber, Central Office/Human Resources – 1524 West Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY, 42301, (270) 852-8031, karen.taber@owensborocatholic.org

OCS Band Awards

At the OCS Spring Concert, several awards were given to students.

Most Improved 7th Grade: Joey Phillips
Outstanding 7th Grade: Becca Ballard
Most Improved 8th Grade: Tyler Mayfield
Most Improved 8th Grade: Griffin Wassmer
Outstanding 8th Grade: Jack Padgett
Outstanding 8th Grade: Logan Buckman
Outstanding Freshman: Reid Wassmer
Outstanding Sophomore: Kevin Thompson
Outstanding Junior: Megan Alvey
Outstanding Senior: Erin Ballard

Students Earning a Band Letter: Emily Wills, Mary Catherine Carter, Emily Lorenzen, Kyle Alvey, Andrew Riccio, Nicholas Gray, Reid Wassmer, Eric McBride, Samuel Johnson, Cortney Phillips, Kelsey Conkright, Cory Burdette

Drum Major: Reid Wassmer
Drum Major: Kevin Thompson
Drum Major: Megan Alvey
Drum Major: Erin Ballard

Color Guard-Senior: Zach Hendrix
Color Guard--Senior: Sarah Murphy
Color Guard-Senior: Juliana Aud

Brass Musicianship Award: Reid Wassmer
Woodwind Musicianship Award: Erin Ballard
Percussion Musicianship Award: Hunter Steele

Honorary Band Member Award: Kim Phillips

110% Award: Erin Ballard
Service Award: Wren Osborne
John Phillip Sousa Award: Erin Ballard
Senior Award: Erin Ballard
Senior Award: Wren Osborne
Senior Award: Zach Hendrix
Senior Award: Sarah Murphy
Senior Award: Juliana Aud


The OCS Bands are directed by Ed and Katie Hauser.

OCHS Students Named M-I Academic All Stars

Congratulations to the following OCHS students who were nominated as Messenger-Inquirer Academic All Stars:

Social Studies - Matthew Jacobs
Journalism - Lindsey Whitehouse
Science - Chase Kauffeld
Math - Sabrina Storm
English - Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina
Fine Arts - Kristen Orth
Foreign Language - Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina

Congratulations to Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina who was awarded the Academic All Star in Foreign Language

6th Grade Prayer Day - Mount St. Joseph

The sixth-grade classes at the Owensboro Catholic Schools Elementary 4-6 Campus went to the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center on May 18 for a day of prayer.

6th Grade Prayer Day

State Individual Future Problem Solving Results

The Sixth Grade FPS Team went to the State Academic Team Competition in March and placed fifth in the State as a team.

The individual results are finally in and our students performed extremely well, outscoring more than 50% of their competition overall!

Allie Ford - ranked 20th
Allie Kuntz - ranked 23rd
Benjamin Conkright - ranked 25th
Claire Hagan - ranked 40th

OCHS Baseball - Fr and JV Games Cancelled for May 18

The freshmen baseball game today, May 18 at Whitesville has been cancelled
The JV baseball game today, May 18 at Ohio Co has been cancelled.

OCMS Cheerleading Tryouts

Mandatory parent meeting Monday May 23, at 6pm in the OCMS Gym.

 

Tryout clinics at OCMS gymnasium

• Tuesday May 24 6-8pm
• Wednesday May 25 6-8pm
• Thursday May 26 6-8pm

 

  

Final Tryout Friday May 27 6-8pm at OCMS gym.

 

 

 

Tryouts are open to current 5th, 6th, or 7th grade Boys and Girls. To be eligible to tryout, one parent must attend the mandatory parent meeting, and the athlete must attend each clinic. Up to date KHSAA Athletic physical must be brought to the Parent meeting or to the first clinic.

 

 

 

Tryout attire, shorts and tennis shoes. For safety purposes, Athletes won't be allowed to participate without shoes.

 

New Required Immunizations

New required immunizations are in affect for the 2011-2012 school year.


If you have any questions you may contact OCS School Nurse at sherry.krampe@owensborocatholic.org

Now is the time to make appointments.


Kentucky Department of Education

OCMS Student, Hannah Hagan, Finishes 14th in State Math Counts Competition

Congratulations to Hannah Hagan on finishing 14th in the state competition of 'Math Counts.'

OCHS Boys Soccer Parent Meeting

OCHS JV/Varsity Boys Soccer team meeting will be held Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30pm in the OCHS cafeteria. The meeting is for parents and all interested incoming 7th graders - high school. Open field will start this week.
If you are unable to attend or have questions please contact Coach Ryan Lossie at ryanlossie@hotmail.com or 270-313-9538

Lauryn Yevincy to Sign with Midway College

Lauryn Yevincy will be signing a National Letter of intent with Midway College on Monday, May 23 at 3:15 in the Media Center to continue her basketball and academic careers.

Everyone is invited to attend.

OCHS Graduation Videos

Get a taped copy of your high school graduation.

DVD: $25.00

Please see Coach Lowe for ordering information.

OCMS Weekly Reminders - May 16-20, 2011

Monday, 5/16:

• Music practice from 3:00 to 3:45 for all students singing or playing for the Rosary service and Crowning of Mary. Students who have not already agreed to sing, may still join this special choir. Let Mrs. Renshaw know you would like to sing.
• Spring band concert, 7:00 p.m., Immaculate parish hall. All are invited to attend.

 

Tuesday, 5/17:

• NO SCHOOL. Election Day.

 

Wednesday, 5/18:

• Rosary service and Crowning of Mary, 9:00 a.m., Immaculate. All are invited to attend this special event.
• Students remember to bring your rosaries for the Rosary service.

 

Thursday, 5/19:

• Mass, 9:00 am

 

Friday, 5/20:

• OCMS Awards Day. Immaculate parish hall 9:00 to 11:00. All are invited to attend.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders May 16-21, 2011

Tuesday, May 17
NO SCHOOL- Election Day
Market Day Orders Due -LAST ORDER OF THE YEAR

Thursday, May 19
9:00- Mass-Mrs. Pott's Class
1:00- OCHS Drama Peformance for K-3 Students (NOTE change in date- due to High School scheduling.)

Saturday, May 21
PICK UP Market Day Orders 10-11 am

OCHS Volleyball Team Meeting

A volleyball parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 18 in the OCHS large gymnasium. The meeting is intended for parents of all volleyball players - incoming freshmen (current 8th graders interested in playing), JV and Varsity.

Summer practice plans and season plans will be discussed.

Any questions, call Coach Brian Hardison at 302-2524.

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders May 16-21, 2011

Monday, May 16 - 5th Grade Field Trip!

Tuesday, May 17 - No School! Market Day Orders Due! www.marketday.com
Volunteers Needed: We will be planting new shrubs on Tuesday, May 17 and need some parents to help with the planting. If you are available to help, please contact the school office. Any help would greatly be appreciated.


Wednesday, May 18 - Students may wear their CSW t-shirt with uniform bottoms. Sixth Grade Prayer Day at the Mount. Last day for Power Break and Extras!

Thursday, May 19 - 9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Gail Thompson's class. Fr. Mark Buckner will be celebrating with us. Fourth Grade Prayer Day

Friday, May 20 - Spirit Day!

Saturday, May 21 - Market Day Order Pick-Up at the K-3 Caferteria.

OCHS 2011 Prom - Hogwart's Prom

Take a peak at the extensive decorations for the prom as well as the couples for the prom.

New Required Immunizations

New required immunizations for incoming Kindergarten students and 6th grade students are in affect for the 2011-2012 school year.  Please refer to the Kentucky Department of Education resource page.

OCS Students Join Catholic Church

Congratulations to the following OCS students who joined the Catholic Church. The participated in RCIA classes during the past year to culminate to the joining of the Church at the Easter Vigil at their parish.

Megan Payne – 7th Grade – Immaculate parish

Drew Kirkendoll – 7th Grade – Immaculate parish

Devereaux Reed – 8th Grade – Immaculate parish

Meghan Hempen – Freshman – Immaculate parish

Lydia Miller – Freshman – Immaculate parish

Brooke Payne – Junior – Immaculate parish

Eddie Miller (along with his daughter, Courtney) – OCHS faculty member – Our Lady of Lourdes parish.

OCHS Alumnus Available for Tutoring and Softball Training

Emily McCarty, a 2008 OCHS graduate and a current softball player at Transylvania, is available to tutor students and give softball lessons this summer.

Her phone number is: 270-315-8346.

Katie Brown, OCHS Student, to Participate in Murray Commonwealth Honors Program

Katie Brown will be participating in the Murray Commonwealth Honors Program this summer.

Katie is currently a junior and the daughter of Chuck Brown and Melissa Brown.

OCHS Band – Chicken and Rib Cook

The Owensboro Catholic High School Band is selling BBQ Chicken and Ribs on Saturday, May 21 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Band members are currently selling tickets—Chicken ($7) and Ribs ($17). Pre-ordered items can be picked up from 2-4 pm.

Please contact a band member, band booster or ed.hauser@owensborocatholic.org.

iPod Touch Units in Curriculum

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.


Excitement was in the air at the OCS Elementary K-3 Campus! Thanks to a generous donation from an OCS donor, the 3rd graders at the Elementary K-3 Campus will have a new mode to enhance learning-iPod Touch units were added to the daily curriculum. Students can practice their math facts, learn how to count money, do geometry, grammar, dictionary skills, read the bible, and have fun while doing it.

Children who might not want to practice learning their multiplication facts on paper think it is fun when it is presented through technology. It is a great way to differentiate to meet the varying needs of all students so that everyone is successful! It's all about teaching the children in the technological world they are growing up in.

Summer Employment Opportunity

Manpower is now hiring for non-skilled production labor. Starting pay is $8-$10/hour. Various shifts and hours are available. For more information please call Manpower at 683-5808 or visit their office at 401 Federica Street, located at the corner of 4th Street and Frederica, inside the Corporate Center.

Used Uniform Sale

Totes will be in each building for parents and students to donate their uniforms for our Used Uniform Sale on registration July 26th.

OCHS Students Win Marine Fleet Reserve Essay Contest

OCHS students were presented with certificates and cash for their essays in the Marine Fleet Reserve Essay Contest. A representative from the Reserve made the presentations.
Michael Thompson – 1st Place – 9th grade
Daniel Castlen – 3rd Place – 10th grade
Stephanie Dooper – 1st Place – 11th grade

Michael Crowe received a certificate of participation.

OCHS Juniors Named Kentucky Governor’s Scholars

Congratulations to the following OCHS students who will participate in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program this summer: Michael Crowe, Stephanie Dooper, Christopher Hayden and Alex Riccio
Michael Crowe is the son of Michael and Julie Crowe.
Stephanie Dooper is the daughter of Siebrand and Wanda Dooper.
Christopher Hayden is the son of John and Mary Margaret Hayden.
Alex Riccio is the son of Charles and Lorraine Riccio.

Track and Field Fundraiser at TGIFriday’s

The Track and Field team will have a fundraiser through TGIFriday’s on Wednesday, May 11. Bring in a TGIFriday’s Charity Card on Wednesday and the team will receive 20% of the total sales.

OCHS Baseball to be Aired on iHigh.com

iHigh to Stream Fayette County Public Schools Baseball Frenzy
Fayette County Public Schools and iHigh.com have announced they will host the 2011 Fayette County "iHigh Baseball Frenzy."
iHigh will provide live online video streaming of the events as a showcase of the website's national streaming services, provided at no charge to its affiliate schools.
Owensboro Catholic will play in Dunbar.
Friday, May 13 at 7 pm (CT) vs Dunbar
Saturday, May 14 at 9 am (CT) vs Eastern
Saturday, May 14 at 11:30 am (CT) vs Scott County

To catch all the action live, just go to http://frenzy.ihigh.com/

Boys and Girls Basketball Camp for those Entering 4th-9th Grade

The Owensboro Catholic High School Aces boys’ basketball team will conduct a basketball camp this summer open to boys and girls. Head Coach Ben Murphy, his coaching staff, area coaches and several former and current Aces players will serve as camp instructors. The session is designed as teaching campers the fundamentals of the game of basketball.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Camp – June 6-9 (Students going into grades: 4rd -9th ) 8:30 am -11:30 am

Where: K-3 Campus behind Lourdes Church on Frederica Street.

Cost: $45 per Camper- please make checks payable to: OCHS Basketball

2nd child from same family=$30

3rd child from same family=$20

Registration will start at 8:00 am, Early registration is encouraged!

For any additional information please contact Coach Murphy via email at ben.murphy@daviess.kyschools.us  or (270) 314-1740

Elementary Boys and Girls Soccer Camp for Grades 1-6

June 27th – July 1st

8am – 12 pm

Open to all girls & boys, grades 1 – 6

Camp will be held in the soccer fields behind OCHS.

If you have any questions please contact Coach Durand Engineer at durand.engineer@owensborocatholic.org

Registration Fee: $85/Camper + $60/Sibling or $75/Camper + $60/Sibling before June 17th

Checks payable to OCHS

Please turn in/mail registration forms to Owensboro Catholic Central Office or Owensboro Catholic High School Main Office.

Elementary K-3 Campus Weekly Reminders - May 9-13, 2011

Tuesday, May 10- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Visit 4-6 Campus


Thursday, May 12- 9:00-Mass- Mrs. Coyne's Class

Thursday, May 12- Crowning of Mary- Immediately following Mass

Elementary 4-6 Camus Weekly Reminders - May 9-13, 2011

Monday, May 9 - 4-H Speech Contest for those students participating in the Regional Competition at 6:30 at College View Middle School. Good Luck!
Tuesday, May 10 - Sixth Graders visit OCMS and the Third Graders visit the 4-6 Campus!
Wednesday, May 11 - Students may wear their CSW t-shirt with uniform bottoms.
Thursday, May 12
9:00 Mass planned by Mrs. Castlen's class. Fr. Pete Hughes will be celebrating with us.
2:15-5:00 Instrument Fitting for all 5th graders interested in 6th grade band for next school year.
Friday, May 13 - Spirit Day!

Director's Corner - Enrollment Update

Several weeks ago in a Director’s Corner, I excitedly reported to you the good news concerning our projected enrollment for 2011-2012 based on pre-registration. I am eager to share that the good news continues!
On Monday night at the OCS Education Council Meeting, I reported to the Council that our projected enrollment (1279 actually pre-registered and 58 currently enrolled and not yet pre-registered) could be 1337 students. I reminded the Council that our history over the past several years has shown that even though we have not enrolled all of those not yet pre-registered; we have successfully reached the projection with new students who pre-register during the summer. Reaching this enrollment count on the first day of school in August would not only mean showing growth in 3 of the last 4 years, our enrollment would be the largest since we reconfigured in 2004-2005. Amazing! God is surely blessing us.
On Monday morning prior to the Education Council meeting, the Leadership Team met to thoroughly review our enrollment projections by grade in order to make recommendations at the meeting concerning staffing needs for 2011-2012. Based on the projections by grade, we recommended to the Education Council the following:

• Add a 6th Kindergarten class – There are currently 130 Kindergartners pre-registered with still others in the pipeline. Certainly this is the biggest Kindergarten class in recent history.

• Add a fourth 5th Grade class – We currently have four 4th Grade classes (97 enrolled students). The projected enrollment is 101.

• Add a fourth 6th Grade class – We currently have three 5th Grade classes (83 enrolled students). The average class is 27.7. Our projected enrollment is 86. Our decision to grow by one class and lower the average size of each class was based on our desire to meet the individual learning needs of these students.

I am extremely excited to report that after discussion, both the Education Council and Fr. John Vaughan, OCS Priest-Pastor, approved this recommendation. The process of posting job announcements for these new and important positions has begun.
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

Softball Games Cancelled Tonight - May 3, 2011

The OCHS Softball games at Apollo tonight have been rained out.

Director's Corner -

A few minutes ago, I received the following message sent by Tom Shelton, Superintendent of Daviess County Public Schools, to the Daviess County Public School community concerning the decision to close schools today. I thought all in the Owensboro Catholic Schools family would benefit from reading this important message.
“The decision to close schools today (May 3) was made early this morning as our staff monitored flooding conditions throughout the night and early morning hours. In addition to roads that were already closed, several additional roads were also flooded this morning. There are several areas in which we are no longer able to reroute buses.

 As we have communicated throughout this event – and always – safety is our PRIORITY. Schools were open as long as we were able to provide safe transportation to and from school, giving students a warm, dry, safe place to be during the day, with hot meals and the comfort of a regular routine – even as some of their families worked to protect their homes from rising floodwaters.



We plan to submit a request to the Kentucky Department of Education and the DCPS Board of Education to approve “forgiveness” for today’s absence. These entities may authorize missing up to two days of school for excessive school closings this year due to inclement weather, so with their approval, we can miss today and one other day without having to make these days up. (Clarification: Students will not have to make up these days but staff will work). If approved, the last day of school for students will remain unchanged at Thursday, June 2.

 In the meantime – I want to extend a special word of appreciation to our bus drivers and all members of the DCPS Transportation Department for their professionalism, commitment to safety, and vigilance in monitoring and reporting road conditions throughout this experience. Thank you!”



Please join me in echoing Mr. Shelton’s special words of appreciation and thanks to the all bus drivers and members of the DCPS Transportation Department for all they do in these difficult conditions to keep our students safe and protected at all times. May God shower His blessings and peace on them and their families!
Also, let us keep in our prayers all who have been impacted by the rising waters. I encourage any OCS families who are experiencing difficulties due the weather conditions to keep us notified and informed. We are eager to be of support and assistance.
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 Individual Future Problem Solving Results - OCHS Students Awesome!

Owensboro Catholic students performed extremely well, outdoing more that 50% of their competition overall, and in most cases, finishing ahead of all other schools in Western Kentucky in the state individual future problem solving competition.
High School
Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina - ranked 6th
Megan Alvey - ranked 10th
Michael Crowe - ranked 10th
Alex Riccio - ranked 11th
Allen Rakotoniaina - ranked 16th

Middle Grades
Kelsey Conkright - ranked 8th
Marty Crowe - ranked 12th
Wow! great job students.

Prom Promise Signing Event

Take a look at the 'Prom Promise' signing event at OCHS.

Owensboro Catholic Color Guard Tryout Information

Auditions for the Owensboro Catholic Color Guard will be on Tuesday, May 10 and Friday, May 13 from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Owensboro Catholic High School Small Gym.

Color Guard is open to all students currently in grades 6 through 11.

All interested students need to meet in the Small Gym on May 10 at 3:30pm. For more information, contact Mr. Hauser at ed.hauser@owensborocatholic.org or 685-0566.

Acette Tryout Information

Tryouts for the 2011/2012 Acettes will be held Tuesday, May 3 thru Friday, May 6 in the Small Gym.

Try out packets are available in the main office. All forms must be filled out and submitted the first day of try outs in order to be eligible.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lisa Higdon via email

Games Cancelled Tonight, May 2

The freshmen softball game today at Apollo has been cancelled.
The Freshmen and JV baseball games today at Apollo have been cancelled.

Market Day Orders - Last Month for the School Year

Two great offers- one big thank you!

Purchase of $50 from the May Order Guide and receive a FREE 1lb of French Toast Sticks.

You can also qualify to receive a FREE 4-Pack of Teriyaki ChicNSteakes when you order $90 at http://www.marketday.com/ and enter the promo code listed in the May Order Guide during online checkout.

Order online at marketday.com until 11 PM CST on May 17. With your support, we're looking forward to reaching our fundraising goals of 100 orders placed per sale.

Elementary K-3 Camus Weeky Reminders - May 2-6, 2011

May 2- June 1- Student ART on DISPLAY- Parents are welcome to come in anytime and check out the Art Show lining the hallways of the K-3 Campus. Student work was saved throughout the year. Each student has a piece of Art on Display. It will remain up for the remainder of the school year.


Thursday, May 5- 9:00- Mass- Mrs. Hayden's Class

Elementary 4-6 Campus Weekly Reminders - May 2-6, 2011

Monday, May 2-ITBS Testing begins for all grades continues this week. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest.


Wednesday, May 4 - Students may wear their CSW t-shirt with uniform bottoms.

Thursday, May 5 - 9:00 Grandparent's Mass planned by Mr. Calhoun's class. Fr. Bruce McCarty will be celebrating with us. Grandparents will need to pick their grandchild up at the school office beginning at 8:30 AM. After Mass there will be a reception for the grandparents.

Friday, May 6 - Spirit Day!