2012 Commonwealth Diplomas

Graduates who earned the commonwealth diploma: Commonwealth diplomas are in main office

Project Graduation Check-in Information

 

Project Graduation is Sunday night and seniors may start checking in at 10:15pm and must be checked in by 11:00pm.

Handcrafted Rosaries

Now available, beautifully handcrafted rosaries from 3 Sisters Rosaries in the Central Office. $30.00 each. Perfect for graduation or Mother's Day.

Owensboro Youth Council Sponsoring Teen Night at Golfland

The OYC is sponsoring a Teen Night at Golfland on Friday, May 25 from 7-10 pm for those 13-18 years old. 
The cost is just $3 and includes unlimited go Kart rides, miniature golf, batting cages and driving range.  The evening will include a DJ! 

No pre-registration is required; any questions please call Angel Freels at 687.8700

Aubrey’s Song Foundation – Eating Disorder Community Forum

Everybody Knows Somebody ‘Come Hear our Stories’

Sponsored by Aubrey’s Song Foundation and OMHS

It will be held on Thursday, May 10 at 5:30 pm in the OMHS Healthpark Classroom at 1006 Ford Ave

Director's Corner - Various Updates

It is hard to believe that the 2011-2012 academic year is almost over.  When was the last time we could say that the last day of school occurred not only prior to June 1^st, but also a week prior to Memorial Day.  Based on the many comments I have heard, all are excited and looking forward to a longer summer break, especially after a year with no breaks due to inclement weather.  Certainly my prayer is that your summer is filled with fun, relaxation and family time.

Pre-Registration Update

Our current enrollment count of actual pre-registered students for 2012-2013 is 1261. There are still 98 currently enrolled students whose families have not submitted a Pre-Registration Form for 2012-2013.  If all pre-register and we gain no additional new students through the summer, our first day enrollment count will be 1359 – an increase of 6 students over the 2011-2012 first day count.  From looking at our history over the past 5 years, we know that some of those who are currently enrolled will not pre-register and we will gain new students.  Of the 1261 pre-registered student, 126 are new.  We have averaged 159 new students over the past 6 years.  The indicators certainly are positive and potentially indicate an increase in enrollment over last year

I encourage all who have not yet pre-registered, to do so.  It is imperative that we utilize accurate enrollment counts as we make important decisions concerning budget and staffing for the 2012-2013 school year.   If there are questions or the need for any kind of information, please contact me or anyone at Central Office.  We are eager to be of assistance and to “count you in” for 2012-2013.

We continue to proactively provide potential new families with information about the benefits of partnering with Owensboro Catholic Schools.  I encourage you to continue sharing your positive OCS experience with your friends and neighbors.  Karen Gross (686-8896 and karen.gross@owensborocatholic.org) would love to hear from you about any families that might be interested so that she can personally follow-up with them.

2012-2013 Staffing Decisions

As we close out one year and look toward the next one, one area that is carefully reviewed is our staffing needs for the new academic year.  At its recent meeting, the Leadership Team thoroughly looked at each school and utilized the following factors before making its recommendations to Fr. Brad Whistle and the Education Council at its meeting on Monday, April 30^th:
Projected pre-registration enrollment counts by grade and school
Retiring Teachers
Teachers who will not be returning
Opportunities to best serve our students, their families and our staffs in each school

With the approval of Fr. Brad and the Council, the following positions have been posted on our website.  I ask your help in sharing this information with anyone you think might be interested in joining the OCS team.  Please have them contact Karen Taber in Central Office for more information (686-8896 and karen.taber@owensborocatholic.org).
OCES K-3 and 4-6 Campus – Guidance Counselor to serve jointly serve both schools
OCES K-3 Campus – Kindergarten Aide
OCES 4-6 Campus – 6^th Grade Teacher with emphasis in Science
OCMS - Two full-time teachers with certification in English, Math and/or Social Studies
OCHS – Three teachers with certification in Math, Chemistry, English and Social Studies

Please note:
The Guidance Counselor and two of the teacher positions at OCHS are new positions.  Adding a Guidance Counselor to the staff at the OCES K-3 and 4-6 Campuses is much needed and long overdue.  The goal is to start with one and at some point when the necessary resources are available to hire a second so that each school will be served by a Guidance Counselor.  This was viewed by all as a very positive step and enthusiastically approved

Two of the three teachers are new positions.  The need for these new teachers at OCHS is being driven by a projected significant increase in enrollment.  Current enrollment is 453 and we are projecting the enrollment in 2012-2013 to be near 490 students.  They are needed to provide necessary and appropriate class scheduling opportunities for our students in order to fulfill the OCS Mission of providing excellence in faith formation and academics at OCHS.

What exciting news for all in the OCS community!

Dates to Remember
OCHS Graduation – Sunday, May 13^th (2:00 PM at the SportsCenter)
OCES 4-6 Closing Mass/6^th Grade Completion – Monday, May 21^st (9:00 AM at Blessed Mother
OCMS Graduation – Monday, May 21^st (7:00 PM at Immaculate)
Last Day of School – Monday, May 21^st
Registration Event for 2012-2013  – Wednesday, July 25^th (12:00 to 6:00 PM at OCHS)
First Day of School (2012-2013 Academic Year) – Wednesday, August 8^th

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

Athletic Physicals – Revised Form

The KHSAA has released a revised version of the KHSAA physical form.  The link is below.

www.owensborocatholic.org/forms

OCHS Coach Openings

OCHS has openings for Head Coach in the following sports:

* Boys Soccer Coach
* Cheerleading
* Acette Dance Team

Please contact Mr. David Blanford at david.blanford@owensborocatholic.org  or 852.8001

Class of 2012 - Graduation Information

The Class of 2012 celebrated Baccalaureate Mass this past Sunday.  The class will graduate on Sunday, May 13 at the Sportscenter at 2 pm. 

Caroline Augenstein Accepted to Governor’s Scholars for the Arts in Dance

Caroline Augenstein, Governor's Scholar for the Arts in Dance

Congratulations to Caroline Augenstein who was named to the Governor’s Scholars for the Arts in Dance.  Caroline, a sophomore, is active in the Owensboro Dance Theatre and the OCHS swim team.

Caroline, the daughter of Drew and Susan Augenstein, is a member of St. Stephen’s Cathedral parish.

'Beat Cancer' – OCHS Lady Aces Softball Team to Hold Fundraiser

The Lady Aces are having a ‘Beat Cancer’ day, Tuesday, May 8 when they will play Boonville High School at OCHS Parents Park.  The Varsity game will start at 5:30 with the JV to follow about 7 pm.  One dollar from each admission and donations will be accepted to benefit the American Cancer Society.  Wear your favorite color of cancer awareness.

OCHS Baseball and Softball on Gamechanger

OCHS Baseball and Softball teams are keeping stats and scores on www.gamechanger.io

You can follow the teams via the website and also the updates will be funneled through the OCS twitter account at www.twitter.com/ocsaces

OCHS Varsity Baseball

OCHS Varsity Softball

OCHS Girls Basketball Banquet

The girls basketball banquet will be held on Thursday, May 10 at 6pm at St. Stephens. This is a potluck dinner with Coach Zuberer providing the meat. Each team member's family is asked to bring the following items:
Freshman and Sophomores bring a vegetable or salad
Juniors bring desserts
Seniors bring rolls/bread

Everyone is asked to bring a two liter drink (soft drink, lemonade, tea, water) to share.
Cups, Plates, Napkins and Ice are provided.
If you have any questions please contact Linda Greathouse 922-6727 or e-mail at greatmailus@tds.net

OCHS Acette Tryout Information

Acette try outs for the 2012-2013 season will be held Tuesday, May 8 thru Friday, May 11 in the OCHS large gym.

Try out packets are available in the OCHS and OCMS main offices. Any questions please contact Lisa Higdon at: lisa.higdon@owensborocatholic.org

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

3. Type in your email address

4. You will receive an email to checkmark which newsletters you want receive and/or unmark those you wish to no longer to receive

OCHS Student Named Governor’s Scholar

Sam Lilly, OCHS Governor's Scholar

Congratulations to Sam Lilly who was named a Governor’s Scholar for this summer. 

Sam is currently a junior and plays golf.  Sam is the son of Tom and LaNell Lilly and a member of Blessed Mother parish. 

Free Rentals for Family Video Members

 

Family Video is once again offering free movie and game rentals for each 'A' earned in core courses (math, language, reading, history, geography, science and spelling).

Students can bring in their final report card into any Family Video location. Free rentals include all new releases over 30 days and all video games. All free movies and games are valid throughout the month of June and rent for one night.

OCS Spring Band Concert

The COS Spring Band Concert will be held on Thursday, May 10 at 7 pm at Immaculate Parish Hall. The concert will feature the 6th, 7th, 8th grade bands as well at the OCHS concert and jazz bands.

The evening will include band awards.

Haley Ingram, OCHS Golfer, to Attend Training Program in Hilton Head

Haley Ingram, 16 and an OCHS junior, of the First Tee of Owensboro has been selected among 50 nationwide to attend the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy Training Program in Hilton Head Island, SC in June 2012. She is an Ace Level participant of The First Tee of Owensboro and has been a member since 2004. She is also an honor student at Owensboro Catholic High School where she has played on the Lady Aces Golf Team since the 5th grade. She was selected based upon her application, which included golf ability, an essay, academics, community service, and personal recommendations.

Each year, the National First Tee organization selects up to 50 participants to attend the academy in Hilton Head Island, SC to receive instruction on all aspects of the golf game from IJGA instructors. Mental training, fitness training and college placement sessions are also included along with The First Tee Life Skills curriculum.

She earned the Hank Haney IJGA scholarship of $1000 towards to the cost of program.

Congratulations Haley!

OCHS Junior Achievement

For the seventh consecutive school year, UniFirst Corporation partnered with Owensboro Catholic High School (OCHS) for the Junior Achievement (JA) Program, JA Titan. JA Titan, an interactive web-based business simulation, introduces students to critical economics and management decisions.

Through this partnership, UniFirst Corporation provides both the financial and volunteer resources needed to supply the JA Titan program to five economics classrooms reaching all of the school's sophomore classes. During these sessions, volunteers covered topics such as how to develop a management team, how to establish the product price, how to incorporate marketing/research and development strategies, how to increase product demand as well as other important business tools. In each classroom, students were assigned to groups to form companies, who then competed among other student companies in their individual classrooms to see which team could obtain the best performance index percentage. The competition concluded once all teams submitted business reports for 30 simulated business quarters.

UniFirst employees who also served as JA volunteers included: Courtney Atherton, Amanda Billingsley, Laurie Castlen, Denise Jarboe, Jenni Long, Jacob McKay, Dave Roberts and David Rudd. The program volunteers were coordinated by Amanda Billingsley.