OCHS Community Problem Solving Team - International Competition - 4th Place

The OCHS Community Problem Solving Team competed at the 2011 FPSPI International Conference on June 9-12, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Their project Recycle OK?, (R-OK?), was submitted in April after the team won the state championship.

The team was judged on their teamwork skills and creativity as they constructed a display about the project. They were interviewed about the project and participated in several gathering events to showcase both their project and state. The team came in 4th at the competition.

The members who attended the conference were Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina, Megan Alvey, Michael Crowe, Tyler Farmer, Alex Riccio, Allen Rakotoniaina, Kelsey Conkright, and Marty Crowe.

Coaches Lorraine Riccio and Susie Alvey and school system director, Ken Rasp, also attended the conference.

Elementary K-3 Campus Monthly Reminders

Meet Your Teacher for K and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade
When: Thursday, August 4, 2011
5:30 PM- Kindergarten Students ONLY
6:30 PM- 1st-3rd Grade Students
Where: OCES K-3 Campus
What: Meet your child's teacher; Get important information about the upcoming school year; Tour the school; Bring in All School Supplies

Meet your Teacher Open House for 1st -3rd Grade Students will be at 6:30 PM, directly AFTER Kindergarten Orientation at 5:30 PM. If you will have a student in both Kindergarten and in 1st-3rd grade- you may go ahead and bring the older student with you. You will take your Kindergartener to their classroom and your older student will have to stay with you in the gym until 6:30. At that time they will be able to find out who their teacher is and go to the classroom to meet their teacher.


Market Day Orders Due by July 12
Market day corporate office is having a truck sale in the parking lot of the K-3 campus on Saturday, July 16th, with pick up from 10:15-10:45. Orders must be placed online only by Tuesday, July 12. Place your order at http://www.marketday.com/

There is only a 30 minute pickup window Due to the summer heat during outdoor pick-up. Please be aware, If you do not pick up your order at the designated time, it must be discarded.

All profits will go to our PTO in the same fashion as our regular grocery sale. Market day does not want to make us wait until September to enjoy their high quality,restaurant grade, delicious food!

If you have questions you can contact Leslie Ebelhar at 302-0900 by phone call or text or email Leslie.Ebelhar@gmail.com


OCS Registration- July 26, 2011
OCS Registration is Tuesday, July 26 from 12:00 Noon- 6:00 PM at Owensboro Catholic High in the small gym.
There will also be a USED UNIFORM sale going on during registration! This is a great chance to buy uniforms at a great price and help out the PTO.

Owensboro Catholic Schools Launch Mobile Website

Owensboro Catholic Schools and Red Pixel Studios today announce the launch of the Owensboro Catholic Schools mobile Web site, which enables smart phone users to keep informed of the activities surrounding the school system.


The mobile Web site, at http://m.owensborocatholic.org/ , may look familiar to users of Owensboro Catholic Schools App for iPhone. Red Pixel Studios developed the mobile Web site as an expansion of their infoApp solution, a framework created to efficiently and affordably build custom iPhone Apps for clients.
"We have extended infoApp to include mobile Web sites. Now our clients are able to reach those consumers with non-Apple mobile devices, like Android or Blackberry, and provide a similarly engaging experience," said Rob Howard, communications strategist, Red Pixel Studios.

The Owensboro Catholic Schools mobile Web site offers many features that the OCS App provides: a directory of faculty and staff; the latest news about student activities; and calendars for schools and athletics. In addition, the mobile site integrates the school system's lively Facebook and Twitter accounts, so that users can easily get the very latest updates. The mobile site also provides locations and maps of the school campuses and athletic venues in the Catholic School system.
"Parents and students repeatedly tell us how much they use and love the OCS App on their iPhones," said Karen Gross, Marketing Specialist, Owensboro Catholic Schools. "We wanted to provide the same information to our on-the-go families who are using Blackberry or Android phones. This mobile Web site does that for us, with an interface just like our App."

OCHS Track Members Named All State

Congratulations to following Track team members who were named to All State:

Justin Mahoney – 1st Team – Pole Vault

Jordan White – 2nd Team – Discus & Shot Put

Sam Thompson – 2nd Team – 3200 Meter Run

Olivia Cason – 2nd Team – 3200 Meter Run

OCHS Lady Aces Softball Players Named Softball All State

Congratulations to the following Lady Aces Softball players named to the All State Team.
Andrea McBride and Carly Kaelin - 2nd Team
Hayley Frey - Honorable Mention
In addition, Andrea McBride and Mallory Richardson were named to the Kentucky's West Seniors All Star squad.

OCHS Students Win Kenergy Trip

Congratulations to the following OCHS students who won the essay contest for the Kenergy trip to Washington, DC.

Allie Payne, daughter of Greg and Laurie Payne
Stephanie Dooper, daughter of Siebrand and Wanda Dooper
Lauren Settles, daughter of Chris and Sandy Settles

Tennis Team Banquet Rescheduled

The Tennis Banquet scheduled for Thursday, June 23 has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 11. More information about location and time will come out closer to the date.

OCHS Acette Coach Position

Owensboro Catholic High School is searching for an Acette coach. Applicants should be over the age of 21, pass a background check and complete the Diocesan Safe Environment program. Experience in dance ideal.
Contact Mr. Kurt Osborne at OCHS at 684.3215 or email kurt.osborne@owensborocatholic.org

OCHS Marching Aces Perform at Disneyworld

The OCHS Marching Aces performed at Disneyworld in June.  They did a great job and represented OCHS very well. 

The band is directed by Ed and Katie Hauser.

Additional OCS Students in TWO Summer Youth Production

In the recent Theatre Workshop of Owensboro Youth Production of 'The Water Engine' several OCS students were part of the production.

Matthew Wills, OCHS 2007 Graduate, Director
Nicholas Gray, OCHS sophomore, Actor and Musician
Emily Wills, OCHS sophomore, Actor, Music Composer and Musician
Tricia Thompson, OCMS 7th Grader, Assistant Director and Lighting Tehnician
Aubrey Clark, OCHS Sophomore, Foley Artist
Kelsey Cash, OCHS 2010 Graduate, other participant

Great job!

Becca Greenwell leads Team USA; Named Tournament Co-MVP

Congratulations to Becca Greenwell on being named the co-MVP to lead Team USA. Becca is a junior at OCHS.

Read more from teh Louisville Courier blog

Class of 2011 Summary

• 94 Students

• 99% will attend a 2- or 4-year college or university

• 52% were offered scholarships at a total of $2.6 million (in addition to KEES money)

• 2 Governor’s Scholars

• 1 National Merit Finalist

• 2 students were awarded the Kentucky Commonwealth Diploma

• 50% received the Honors Diploma

• 39% received College Prep Diploma

• John J. McRaith Order of Distinguished Graduates:

o Regina Marie Powers—Co-Valedictorian

o Sabrina Elizabeth Storm-Co-Valedictorian

o Charles Allen Kauffeld-Salutatorian

o Lindsey Katherine Whitehouse

o Alexander Thompson Dotsey

o Samuel Michael Thompson

o Ann-Claude Noelle Rakotoniaina

o Nolan Ray Miller

o Matthew Garst Jacobs

o Michael Joseph Bowlds

o Joshua Anthony Hayden

OCHS Boys Soccer BBQ Meat Sale

Owensboro Catholic High School Boys Soccer will be hosting a BBQ sale Saturday, July 16th, pickup 11am-1pm behind Sts. Joseph & Paul Parish Hall.

BBQ Chickens ($8)
Ribs($16)
Boston Butts ($20)

To place an order contact April Dickens at 993-5077 or 683-5641, or Allison Johnson at 925-1165.

OCHS Band Yard Sale

The Owensboro Catholic Band will be hosting a Yard Sale on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 from 7:00am - Noon at the OCHS Band Room.

Find some bargains!

OCMS Volleyball Tryouts for Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th Graders

OCMS will host tryouts for its 6th, 7th and 8th grade team at the Elementary K-3 Campus gymnasium:

6th grade: Monday, June 20 from 5:30-7:00 pm

7th & 8th grade: Tuesday, June 21 from 5:00-7:00 pm

Make-up date: Monday, June 27 from 5:30-7:00 pm

There will be an open gym for practice today, Thursday, June 16 from 5:30-7:00 pm.

OCHS Boys and Girls Tennis Teams Banquet

The OCHS Boys and Girls Tennis teams will host a banquet for players and their families.


Thursday, June 23rd at 6:30pm at Roca Bar off of Hwy 54.

Cost: $5.00 per person

RSVP: By Tuesday June 21st to Jenny Glaser at ccjhglaser@aol.com or 270-925-2813

Longest Day of Play – Tuesday, June 21

Enjoy free activities for the whole family on Tuesday, June 21 from 4-8 pm at Moreland Park.

Door Prizes, Healthy Tips, Free Food & Refreshments

Plus the first 300 participants receive a free ice skating ticket to the EDGE Ice Center!

Activities include: Walking, Tennis, Running, Volleyball, Wiffle Ball, Jump Rope, Kickball, Hopscotch, Dancing, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Frisbee Toss, Pitching, Bicycling, Disc Golf, Croquet, Parachutes, Gardening, Gymnastic, Horseshoes, Soccer

OCS Students in TWO Summer Youth Production

Nicholas Gray and Emily Wills, both incoming OCHS sophomores, are cast in Theatre Workshop of Owensboro's summer youth play.  Tricia Thompson, incoming OCMS 7th grader is assistant director and lighting assistant. 

The play 'The Water Engine' - The storyline setting of 1934 likely coincides with the real-life experiences of Texans Henry "Dad" and Charles H. Garrett who, in 1935, received a U.S. Patent for an electrolytic carburetor.

Play dates:
Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18 at 7pm
Sunday, June 19 at 7pm
Trinity Centre 407 W. 5th Street
Box Office: (270) 683-5333

Report Cards To Be Mailed at End of June

Due to invoices being mailed and SCRIP to be finalized for the year, report cards will be mailed at the end of June.

Market Day Summer Orders Due Tuesday, July 12

There is still time to place your order!

Market day corporate office is having a truck sale in the parking lot of the K-3 campus on Saturday, July 16th, with pick up from 10:15-10:45. Orders must be placed online only by Tuesday, July 12. Place your order at http://www.marketday.com/

There is only a 30 minute pickup window Due to the summer heat during outdoor pick-up. Please be aware, If you do not pick up your order at the designated time, it must be discarded.
All profits will go to our PTO in the same fashion as our regular grocery sale. Market day does not want to make us wait until September to enjoy their high quality,restaurant grade, delicious food!
If you have questions you can contact Leslie Ebelhar at 302-0900 by phone call or text or email Leslie.Ebelhar@gmail.com

6th Grade Girls Volleyball Coach Needed - Fall League

A coach is needed for the girls 6th grade volleyball team. This team will play in the middle school league this fall. The candidate should be at least of age 21, complete the Diocesan Safe Environment program and background check. Experience with volleyball is helpful.

Any interested person should contact OCMS Athletic Director, Mark Woodward, at 485-2254.

Lady Aces Softball to Play in State Tournament - Starts Tonight - Thursday, June 9

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The Lady Aces Softball team will play in the first round of the State Tournament tonight, June 9 at 7 pm at Jack C. Fisher Park.

Let's cheer on the Lady Aces!

State Softball Tournament Brackets

Market Day Orders - Due June 14

Market day corporate office is having a truck sale in the parking lot of the Elementary K-3 campus on Saturday, July 16th, with pick up from 10:15-10:45. Orders must be placed online only by Tuesday, June 14. Place your order at http://www.marketday.com/
There is only a 30 minute pickup window (10:15-10:45) Due to the summer heat during outdoor pick-up. Please be aware, If you do not pick up your order at the designated time, it must be discarded.
All profits will go to our PTO in the same fashion as our regular grocery sale. Market day does not want to make us wait until September to enjoy their high quality, restaurant grade, delicious food!
If you have questions you can contact Leslie Ebelhar at 302-0900 by phone call or text or email Leslie.Ebelhar@gmail.com

OCS Students Participate in Soap Box Derby

The following students from OCS participated in the Soap Box Derby held on Saturday:

Stock & Superstock Drivers: Austin Gough, Caroline Weaver, Catherine Head, Jonah McCormack, Jude Neal, Mary-Katherine Gough, Rachel Weaver
Masters Division: Matthew Tichenor, Noah McCormack


The following placed in the races:

Stock Division: Austin Gough – 2nd Place

Superstock Division:
Mary-Katherine Gough – 1st Place
Jonah McCormack – 3rd Place

Masters Division:
Noah McCormack – 1st Place
Matthew Tichenor – 3rd Place
The 1st place winners in each division advance to the world competition in Akron, Ohio.

OCHS Alumnus Earns Small Business of the Year

‘A Unique Video’ was named Small Business of the Year by the Owensboro Chamber of Commerce presented at the Chamber’s Rooster Booster Event. The business is owned by Michael Hicks, who is an OCHS 1990 graduate.

OCHS Community Problem Solving Team Receives OMHS Grant

The OCHS Community Problem Solving Team has received their grant request from OMHS for $1000. The group has decided to donate it to Mrs. Howard and NHS in order to continue the recycling project at OCHS and to implement the recycling program in other OCS campuses.



Softball Lady Aces Region Championship T-Shirt Orders

Color: WHITE
How to order: call or text - 270-316-2321
Deadline: Sunday, June 5
Options: Regular cotton T-shirt (Gildan brand) OR Dri-Fit T-Shirt, 100% polyester, moisture management, Badger brand

Payment: Cash or check due when you pick up shirts. Make checks payable to Leisure Hut.
Delivery: The plan is to have shirts available for pick-up Wed. evening at OCHS parking lot, 5-7 pm

Regular Cotton T-Shirt
YS, YM, YL, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL - $7 2X, 3X - $9
4X, 5X - $11

Dri-Fit T-Shirt, 100% polyester, moisture management
YM, YL, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL - $12
2X - $14
3X - $16
4X - 18
5X - $20

Lourdes Picnic – Saturday, June 18

Our Lady of Lourdes parish will hold its parish picnic on Saturday, June 18 from 3-7 pm.  Family, fun and games!  Drive thru service for dinner and $5000 in raffle prizes.  Our Lady of Lourdes parish is located at 4029 Frederica Street.  Make plans to attend.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program

Thursday June 30 2011
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
O.M.S. South/5-6 Center (Corner of Scherm and S. Griffith Ave)

"New Trends in Drug Use" by Diana Rumage and Summer Bell, Prevention Coordinator, OPS Schools

For more information, contact Tonya Barr at 686-1159

Golf Scramble to Benefit OCHS Volleyball

· Saturday, Saturday, July 16
· Ben Hawes City Park
· 8:00 am Shotgun start
· 18 holes using scramble format
· Individuals welcome or form your own team
· $60 per person or $240 per team
· Drinks and Lunch Provided
· Cash payout and Door prizes
· Mulligans, skirts, throws, etc. will be sold
· Hole Sponsorships Available for $100
· Contact Rob or Beth Ebelhar at 270.683.9595 for more information
· In the event of bad weather the make up date is Sunday July 24th at 8:00 am

Used Uniform Donations

Donations of used uniforms will be accepted at the school sites or the Central Office.

The used uniform sale is scheduled for the day of Registration, Tuesday, July 26, from Noon - 6pm in the OCHS small gymnasium. Please take note of the date change.

OCHS Graduation DVDs Available

A DVD of the OCHS Graduation for the Class of 2011 is still available for just $25. Gideon Productions compiled the video which is a great keepsake of the day. Please contact Mr. Scott Lowe at 684.3215 or via email at scott.lowe@owensborocatholic.org  to order a copy.

OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus Girls Complete Bronze Award Project

 

Congratulations to the following Girl Scout troop 615 members from OCS who completed their Bronze Award Project.

They are Jackie Gesser, Lydea Dickens, Emma Lanham, Audry Fulkerson. The troop is led by OCS parent, Susan Montalvo-Gesser. Great job ladies!

Jacqueline Gesser Wins Poster Contest

Jacqueline Gesser, a 5th grader at the OCES 4-6 Campus won the first place award for a poster contest offered by the Saturday Musicale Club, a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs.

Jacqueline' poster had to depict her interpretation of the theme for National Music Week of May 1-8, 2011. The theme was Music.....An Instrument of Universal Expression.

Lady Aces Softball Capture 11th Straight Regional Title; Advance to State Tournament

Congratulations to the Lady Aces softball team on their 11th straight regional title win over Butler County. The score was 2-0 in 9 innings.

Congratulations to the following players who were named to the All-Tournament Team: Kendyl Bahnick, Hayley Frey, Mallory Richardson, Andrea McBride

The Softball State Tournament is scheduled for June 9-11 at Jack C. Fisher Park in Owensboro. The Lady Aces first game is Thursday, June 9 at 7 pm.

State Softball Tournament Brackets

State Ticket Information

Summer Art Lessons at Brescia University

Brescia University School of Education will offer summer art lessons July 11-15 from 9 am – Noon each day.
As students draw, paint and create masterpieces, they will learn about the elements of art, color, line, shape, form, space, texture and value. To register contact Mary Alice Wethington at Brescia at 686.4230 or via email.

'Straight Laced' Band to Perform at Fontanel Mansion - Farm House Restaurant

The band 'Straight Laced' will perform Saturday, June 4 at the Fontanel Mansion in the Farm House Restaurant in Nashville beginning at 6 pm.
The band includes Emily Wills and Jenny Beth Willis, both freshmen at OCHS.

Fontanel Mansion

OCMS 8th Grade Graduation

The 8th grade graduation ceremony has been set for tonight, Wednesday, June 1, at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Catholic Church. Students need to arrive no later than 6:40 p.m. to line up in the parish hall.
Seating in the Church is limited. Family members may begin securing seating AFTER the 5:30 p.m. Mass at Immaculate.
All 8th grade students are invited to a social which will be held in the Immaculate parish hall from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Elementary K-3 Campus Awards Ceremony and Student Program

All are invited to our Last Day Awards Ceremony and Student Program beginning at 11:30 on Thursday, June 2. The program will last about 30-40 minutes. Students may leave as soon as the program is over. Remember there is NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM on the last day of school.
Following is the Program Plan for tomorrow:

-11:30-Opening Prayer and Welcome

-All Sing Guidelines for Success

-Pass out AR Awards for 50 Point Club

-3rd Grade Sing and Sign "Praise the Name of Jesus"

-Pass out AR Awards 100, 200, 300 Point Club

-2nd Grade Sing and Sign "Lord You Made My Heart"

-Pass out Perfect Attendance Awards

-1st Grade Sing and Sign "How Beautiful"

-Pass out- Most Christ like Awards

-Kindergarten Sing and Sign- "Friends Forever"

-All Sing "I like to go to Catholic Schools"
Students will be dismissed to the classrooms and parents may go directly to the classroom to check out their child.