OCS Teachers Recognized for Years of Service

At the recent Diocesan Professional Development event, several OCS teachers were recognized for their years of service in the Diocese.

10 Years

Lilly Barr – OCMS

Sherry Durham – Elementary K-3 Campus

John Edge – OCHS

Eric Huff – OCHS

Andra Montgomery – Elementary K-3 Campus


20 Years

Tracy Conkright – Elementary 4-6 Campus

Ann Flaherty – OCMS


25 Years

Judy Patton – OCMS


35 Years

David Blanford – OCHS

Phillip Spurlock – OCMS

Carolyn Taylor – Elementary K-3 Campus

Shoe Carnival Friends and Family Discount

Save 30% through Sunday, July 31

Just mention the Friends & Family event to receive 30% off.

Discount cannot be used on the purchase of gift cards, Super Value sign prices, with any coupons or in conjunction with Buy One Get One ½ off.

OCHS Boys and Girls Golf Teams Win All 'A' Classic Region Title; Boys Individual Title

Congratulations to the OCHS Boys and Girls golf teams on their wins at the All "A" Regional golf tournament.

Both teams qualify for the All "A" Classic State tournament to be held in Paducah in September.

Jared Tucker was the individual regional title winner.

Owensboro Catholic Schools Site Open Houses and Orientations

Below is a listing of the upcoming Open Houses and Orientations for our school sites prior to the beginning of school:

OCS Elementary K-3 Campus
Kindergarten Orientation
Orientation and Meet your Teacher Night
Thursday, August 4, 5:30 PM
1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade
Meet Your Teacher Night
Thursday, August 4, 6:30 PM

OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus
4th Grade Orientation
Meet Your Teacher
Wednesday, August 3 at 5:30 pm
5th and 6th Grade
Meet Your Teacher
Wednesday, August 3 at 6:30 pm

OCMS Orientation - Students will receive their schedules
7th Grade Orientation
Thursday, August 4 at 9:00-10:30 am
8th Grade Orientation
Thursday, August 4 at 11:00 am-Noon

OCHS Freshmen/New Student Orientation/Picnic
Wednesday, August 3 at 9:00 am-1 pm
Bookstore will be open

SCRIP Hours During the School Year

SCRIP hours for the school year beginning the first day of school:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays open 8 am - 5 pm.
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS!!

SCHOOL PICKUPS:
Tuesdays and Fridays of each week only.

We will continue to implement regulations that require 85% of our program to be run by volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer for the SCRIP Program please call Melba Schemmel at 852-8033.

OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office Closed on Tuesday, July 26

The OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office will be closed on Tuesday morning, July 26, in order to set up and prepare for Registration.

SCRIP will be available at Registration in the OCHS small gymnasium from 12 Noon - 6 pm.

Director's Corner - Mr. John Calhoun

As many of you have heard, Mr. John Calhoun, a 6th Grade teacher at the OCES 4-6 Campus, suffered a heart attack on Monday while shopping with his wife. Earlier today I had an opportunity to visit with Mr. Calhoun. He is good spirits and is receiving excellent care at OMHS. He asked me to thank all who are praying for him and asks that you continue. Tomorrow morning, Mr. Calhoun will undergo bypass surgery. The surgery is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM. Please remember him in your prayers tomorrow and in the days to come as he recovers. He is eager to resume his teaching duties and based on the many comments I have received throughout this week, so are we.


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

Win Use the Skybox at the Football Game

 Buy a chance to use the Steele Stadium skybox for an Aces home football game!

 

The package includes:

• Tickets for 12 people in an air conditioned/heated skybox
• Pizza and drinks for up to 12 people
• 3 reserved parking passes

Drawings will be held for each football home game this season. If we advance to playoffs, a ticket will be drawn for each playoff home game.

 

Chances are $5 and are available at the home football games, OCS Registration (July 26) and OCHS Athletic office

 

Used Uniform Sale Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for the used uniform sale both to set up and work the event.
For set up - Monday evening before registration (July 25th) and Tuesday morning (July 26th), and to work shifts during registration between noon – 6 pm.

Please contact Brandi Kessler at (270)314-9634 or email to brandi.kessler@att.net

OCHS Magazine Drive

OCHS will host its annual magazine drive. The dates are from August 19 through August 29. Be sure to renew or purchase new subscriptions to a variety of magazines.

Contact any OCHS student, call 684-3215 or log onto http://www.qsp.com/ to order on behalf of OCHS.

New OCS Faculty Members and New Assignments

The Owensboro Catholic Schools welcome the new faculty members and the reassignments for our school sites.

OCS Elementary K-3 Campus Amy Hartz - Kindergarten Stephanie Morgan - Kindergarten Allison Johnson - KN Assistant Julie Warren - KN Assistant Beth Coyne - Title I Reading

OCS Elementary 4-6 Campus Ginny Coomes - Grade 6 Emily Brown - Grade 5 Amanda Jones - Grade 5 Teresa Sauer - Library and Media Center Heather Clemens - Grade 4

OCMS OCMS will not have any additions or changes to their staff this year.

OCHS Gates Settle - Principal Fr. Ed Bradley - Chaplain Megan Rhodes - Science Ginger Robinson - Spanish Bill Hagan - Part Time English, Fine Arts

OCHS Student Claims Miss Teen Daviess County Title

Congratulations to Scarlett Bickett, who was named Miss Teen Daviess County 2011 at the Daviess County Fair. Scarlett is an incoming OCHS Freshman.

She succeeds Christina Boarman as the Miss Teen Daviess County. Christina is an incoming OCHS sophomore.

Cheer Kiddie Camp

When: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Where: Small Gym, OCHS

Time:  8 am - 12 Noon

Ages: 3-14 (Boys/Girls)

Cost: $30.00/cheerleader

Includes: Snacks, T-Shirt, and Free Admission to Football Game: August 26, 2011.

Please reserve your spot at camp by Monday, August 15, 2011!
Camp participants will perform at Steele Stadium on August 26 during halftime of the OCHS vs. Daviess Co. Football Game.
To Sign Up (or for more info), please contact: Emily Waddell (270) 302-5478

Please make checks payable to OCHS Cheerleading and submit payment and registration to the Central/Scrip Office by August 15, 2011.

Meet Gates Settle - OCHS Principal

Gates E. Settle is a graduate of Mclean County High School and Western Kentucky University where he received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Education and Rank I degrees.

His career in education started in McLean County at Livermore School and then on to McLean County High School where he taught Social Studies, Health/Physical Education and coached several sports.

After a two year stint at Burns Middle School, he came back to McLean County to be the Head Basketball Coach. He was later promoted to assistant principal at MCHS and served in that role for three years and was then hired for the same position at Daviess County High School. In the spring of 2000, Mr. Settle was chosen as the principal of Daviess County Middle School where he spent eleven years until his selection as the principal of Owensboro Catholic High School.

Mr. Settle has been married for 23 years to the former Angela Hardison of Livermore and they have two boys, Isaac 14, and Ethan 9.

They are members of Immaculate parish.

World Youth Day Local Celebration Registration Still Open

Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21, 2011

Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp & Retreat Center near Bowling Green, KY

Sponsored by The Office for Youth (& Young Adult) Ministry Diocese of Owensboro

For more info call Robin Tomes at 270-683-1545 or robin.tomes@pastoral.org

Target Ages: High School and Young Adult (18-35)

Fee: $25

Meet Gates Settle - OCHS Principal

Gates E. Settle is a graduate of Mclean County High School and Western Kentucky University where he received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Education and Rank I degrees. His career in education started in McLean County at Livermore School and then on to McLean County High School where he taught Social Studies, Health/Physical Education and coached several sports. After a two year stint at Burns Middle School, he came back to McLean County to be the Head Basketball Coach. He was later promoted to assistant principal at MCHS and served in that role for three years and was then hired for the same position at Daviess County High School. In the spring of 2000, Mr. Settle was chosen as the principal of Daviess County Middle School where he spent eleven years until his selection as the principal of Owensboro Catholic High School.

Mr. Settle has been married for 23 years to the former Angela Hardison of Livermore and they have two boys, Isaac 14, and Ethan 9. They are members of Immaculate parish.

OCHS Girls Soccer Meat Sale

The OCHS girls soccer team is taking pre-sale orders for BBQ Boston Butt and Ribs for Saturday, July 30.

Pulled Boston Butt - $16 for a 2-pound package

BBQ Ribs - $18 for a slab of ribs

pick-up between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. at the building next to the OCS Elemetnary K-3 Campus playground behind Our Lady of Lourdes church

To order please contact an OCHS girls soccer player or call 926-4492

School Site Email Announcements

With the new school year - to change the e-newsletters you receive:

 

1. Log onto http://www.owensborocatholic.org/
2. Chick on 'newsletters' at the top of the page (yellow button)
3. Type in your email address
4. You will receive an email to mark which newsletters you want receive and/or unmark those you wish to no longer to receive

OCS Registration - Tuesday, July 26

Please note OCS Registration will be held on Tuesday, July 26 from Noon-6 pm in the OCHS small gymnasium.

Any family NOT able to attend is asked to call the Central Office at 686.8896 or email Karen Gross at karen.gross@owensborocatholic.org

Families not able to attend are asked to bring in their forms AFTER July 26 to the Central Office.

A used uniform sale will be held during Registration. Any uniform donations can be turned into the Central Office.

Open House/Meet Your Teacher Dates

Dates for the Open House and Meet Your Teachers for each of the school sites is available on the website calendar.

OCS Job Openings

Bus Driver Needed to and from Henderson
OCS is in search for a bus driver to transport OCHS students to and from Holy Name School in Henderson. No CDL is necessary.

If you are interested please contact Keith Osborne via email at keith.osborne@owensborocatholic.org or by calling 686.8896
Substitute Health Room Assistant
Qualified applicant will serve as a Substitute Health Room Assistant on an "as needed" basis for any of the Health Rooms of the four OCS Campuses.

Job Description: Provide basic first aid and medication administration to OCS students and staff as delegated by the School RN. Basic record keeping of Health Room visits. Good communicate skills. Reports directly to the School RN and indirectly to the Principal of the designated school site.

School Supply Lists for 2011-2012

Elementary K-3 Campus Supply List

Elementary 4-6 Campus Supply List

OCMS Supply List

For OCHS each faculty member will let the students know the first class.

OCS Featured in News25 Segment

News25 aired a segment interviewing Ken Rasp about the OCS enrollment.

Members Rotating Off the OCS Education Council

We thank those members who have served on the Education Council and will be rotating off the Council.

Mr. Dan Heckel – Our Lady of Lourdes

Mr. Chris Belcher – Immaculate

Mr. John Teets – St. Alphonsus

Football T-Shirt Spirit Night – Bleeding Green and White!

OCHS Football Spirit Night will be celebrated at the OCHS vs Butler County football game on Friday, September 23. Purchase an ‘OCHS Football Spirit’ t-shirt and wear it to the game! Orders are due by September 2. Show your spirit and order one!

OCS All ‘A’ Honor Roll – Quarter 4

The Owensboro Catholic Schools congratulate the following students on being named to the All ‘A’ Honor Roll for the 4th Quarter. The All ‘A’ Honor Roll is for students in grade 4-12.
Grade 4: Travis Bittel, Zachary Cecil, Mary Dixon, Sarah Englert, Jade Flaherty, Elizabeth Ford, Josafina Garcia, Grace Goedde, Emily Haleman, Isabel Hayden, Maggie Hayden, Caroline Head, Cambron Johnson, Claire Johnson, Hannah Latham, Michael McCarthy, Makayla McCarty, Mary Clare Mills, Hannah Padgett, Amber Payne, Kevin Ralph, Meredith Stiff, Caitlin Sullivan, Noah Todd, Madison Warren, Sean Whitehouse, Sam Wilson

Grade 5: Macie Blair, Abby Cecil, Nick Clark, Benjamin Conkright, Jacquelyn Gesser, Emma Goetz, Claire Hagan, John Thomas Hayden, Kelly Hayden, Danielle Keller, Mary Beth Mullican, Derek Osborne, Payton Sanford, Patrick Schepers, Casey Wink
Grade 6: Maggie Booth, Chloe Cecil, Ally Delaney, Ashleigh Deno, Lauren Flatgard, Allison Ford, Hannah Garvin, Adaira Hatchett, Nicole Hayden, Hope Johnson, Alison Kuntz, Holly Logsdon, Megan McCarthy, Iona Palmer, Molly Payne, Alexandra Thompson, Tricia Thompson, Allison Wright, Grace Wright

Grade 7: John Augenstein, Rebecca Ballard, Jackson Bittel, Matthew Caldwell, Michael Clore, Alex Danhauer, Madeleine Edge, Katie Fulkerson, Sarah Haleman, Samantha Horsley, Ashlyn Kirkendoll, Samantha Krampe, Lucy Kurtz, Emily Linn, Emily Marshall, Olivia Miller, Annabel Moore, Cameron O’Nan, Anne Pfeifer, Mikala Riney, Sarah Riney

Grade 8: Meredith Bickett, Sam Booth, Olivia Cason, Hannah Hagan, Alex Hayden, Darcy James, Leslie Kuntz, John Padgett, Sara Ross, Laurine Scott, Griffin Wassmer, Audrey Wright

Freshmen: Kelsey Conkright, Abby Dickens, Stephanie Hayden, Haley James, Sarah McCarthy, Lydia Miller, Alyssa Ralph, Jenna Ruth, Hadley Shepherd, Michael Thompson, Meredith Whitehouse
Sophomores: Ben Fullenwider, Michael Goedde, Eric Johnson, Justin Magnuson, Ken Thompson
Juniors: Josh Buckman, Cassidy Clark, Stephanie Dooper, Kelle Ebelhar, Isaac Hardesty, Morgan Oller, Katelyn Orth, Alex Riccio, Laura Riney, Stacey Schepers, Megan Tigue
Seniors: Jessica Bradshaw, Joshua Hayden, Kaylee Murphy, Rachel Porter, Regina Powers, Sabrina Storm, Seth Todd, Alex Vaughan

OCHS Parentlines Posted - July 2011

The most recent issue of Parentlines has been mailed and posted.

OCHS Head Counselor Office Hours

Mr. Scott Lowe, OCHS Head Counselor, has important news, notes and dates for parents set the official opening of his office for the new school year. His office will be open the following days:

Monday - Friday, July 18-22 from 10 am - 2 pm

Tuesday, July 26 (OCS Registration) from 11 am - 6 pm

Wednesday and Thursday, July 27-28 from 10 am - 2 pm

Thursday, August 4 from 9 am - 3 pm
Tuesday, August 9 from 9 am - 3 pm


“Students who think they may have problems with their schedules should wait until they pick them up at registration before seeing me about them,” Mr. Lowe said.

ELECTIVE COURSES, FOR BOTH SEMESTERS, MAY ONLY BE CHANGED PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

He added, however, that any students new to OCHS who have not already registered should see him before August 10.

OCHS Athletic News

The Fall sports program at Owensboro Catholic will be getting underway soon.

Students must have their athletic physical turned in before trying out and/or practicing with any sport. Students are reminded that there is to be no contact between athletes and parents with coaches during the KHSAA Dead Period. The KHSAA Dead Period is June 25 through July 9.

Boys Soccer – Soccer practice will start July 11 at Thompson Berry Park. Any boy in high school/middle school that is interested in playing soccer should contact Coach Ryan Lossie (270) 313-9538 after July 9th .

Girls Soccer – Season begins July 11th from 7:30-9:30 am. at Thompson Berry Park for any incoming students in 7th grade, 8th grade, or high school. You must have a school physical before starting practice. For more information, e-mail coach Durand Engineer at durand.engineer@owensborocatholic.org .

Volleyball - The Volleyball team will have try outs on July 15th; Freshman and JV from 3-5 pm and Varsity from 5-7 pm. For more information call Coach Brian Hardison at 302-2524 after July 9.

Boys Cross Country - Regular season Cross Country practice begins Wednesday, July 18th at 6:30 am.  Any boy from OCHS and/or OCMS interested in running cross country should call Coach Scott Lowe at 688-0035 for further information after July 9.

Girls Cross Country - Any girl from OCHS and /or OCMS interested in running Cross Country should call Coach Jim Ivey at 570-8412 or Coach Lowe at 688-0035 after July 9.

Girls Golf - Tryouts for the varsity and junior varsity girls’ golf team will tentatively begin July 16. For more information call Sarah Malone after July 9 at 314-5810.

Boys Golf - Tryouts for the varsity and junior varsity boys’ golf team will be July 18 and anyone interested will need to contact Coach Corley for time and location at 691-9229. An updated physical is needed in order to tryout.

Football - Please visit our football website at http://www.owensborocatholicfootball.com/ for forms and brochures or you can email john.edge@owensborocatholic.org or by phone 570-1026 after July 9 if you have any questions.

2011 – 2012 OCS Registration News

Registration for OCS will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at OCHS in the cafeteria and small gym.

Upon arrival at OCHS for registration, parents may enter through the lower breezeway doors then come up the stairs in the courtyard.

First Grade Class Does Liturgical Signing for Wedding

Krystal Smith Flowers invited her first grade class to perform liturgical signing for the Communion meditation to the song 'How Beautiful' at her wedding to Adam Flowers.
The class was very excited and did a great job.

OCS Central Office and SCRIP Closed Monday, July 4

 

The OCS Central Office and SCRIP Office will be closed on Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.

We wish all our families a fun and safe 4th of July weekend.

Report Cards and Invoices for Past Due Amounts Mailed

Report cards have been mailed to families who do not have any outstanding balance.

Invoices have been mailed to families with outstanding balances. To pay your invoice, you can mail in your payment to the Central Office and report cards will be mailed to you. Your outstanding balance can also be paid in the Central Office and you can pick up your report cards.

We appreciate your cooperation.

School Supply Lists for 2011-2012

In preparing for the new school year, below are links to the school supply lists for the Elementary K-3 Campus, Elementary 4-6 Campus and OCMS. OCHS students will get specific information from their teachers.

Elementary K-3 Campus Supply List

Elementary 4-6 Campus Supply List

OCMS Supply List