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Updates from Orange High School…
The Week of February 1, 2021
ORANGE COHORT IN-PERSON
UPCOMING NO-SCHOOL DAYS
This is just a reminder that there is no school on the following dates:
February 12
February 15
March 3 (grades 9 & 10 only)
March 22 – 26
PICTURE RETAKES
We want every OHS student to be featured in this year’s historic yearbook, and in order to do so we need everyone’s
school picture. All students grades 9-12 who have not taken their school portrait or who would like a retake from the fall
will have another the opportunity on J February 1. Photos will be taken in the OHS Multiuse Gymnasium from 10:00am –
4:00pm on both days; hybrid students can go during their English class or lunch, remote students can go during a free
period, lunch, or after school. Click here for picture order information.
SPRING SPORTS MEETING
The Orange Athletic Department will be holding the Spring Sports Parent Meetings virtually this year. The meetings will
be hosted by each Spring Head Coach. They will be conducted on a week night from 6-7 pm during the week of February
15th. In order to receive the Zoom information for the meetings, please make sure you have registered your child with the
Spring Sport they are interested in joining through Final Forms (instructions attached) by February 5th. All sport specific
and COVID-19 compliance information will be shared during this meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to
Athletic Director Katie Hine at khine@orangecsd.org.
SCHOOL-DAY SAT FOR ALL JUNIORS
On Wednesday, March 3, ALL current juniors (remote and in-person) are required to take the SAT at Orange High School
as a part of their State of Ohio mandated testing. There is NO cost to students or families for this test. Due to the length of
the test and the administration guidelines, there will be no school for students in grades 9 and 10 on March 3. Seniors will be
completing their Senior Project Proposal Defense during this time. Juniors are expected to report to their assigned testing
locations by 8:00am and testing will conclude approximately at 12:15pm. Students must bring #2 pencils and a calculator
(no cell phones are permitted in the testing area). Adherence to all physical distancing guidelines will take place and masks
must be worn at all times.
PSAT-10 FOR ALL SOPHOMORES
The PSAT-10 will be given to all students in grade 10 (free of charge) on Wednesday, March 10 at 8:00am in the OHS
Varsity Gym. Students are expected to arrive by 8:00am and must bring #2 pencils and a calculator (no cell phones are
permitted in the testing area). Adherence to all physical distancing guidelines will take place and masks must be worn at all
times.SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION
Thank you to all senior parents who have paid this year's senior dues, which are $60.00. You can pay by cash, check (made
out to Orange Board of Education), or online through Pay-For-It. If paying by check or cash please have your student drop
the payment off in student services.
Senior dues are not mandatory however the dues will help cover the cost of: SENIOR DINNER, SENIOR TSHIRT,
SENIOR GIFT TO STUDENT
In order to participate in these Senior activities, the dues must be paid. Also, a Google form was sent out to all seniors
asking for their T-shirt size. I will need all the sizes complete before an order can be placed. Please make sure your senior
has submitted this form. If you have questions, please contact the Sr. Class Adviser at mfludine@orangecsd.org.
ATTENDANCE
In order to report a student absent from their scheduled remote learning class, standard attendance rules apply. If you need
to report your child absent, please contact OHS Attendance at ohsattendance@orangecsd.org or via phone at extension 2210.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
- ORDERING BOOKS AND SENIOR CONGRATS:
o Please find ALL information for book ordering and congrats HERE.
o Books on sale NOW... order soon.
- SENIOR PORTRAITS FOR THE YEARBOOK:
o Retakes for ALL portraits will be at Orange High School on January 25 and February 1.
o ALL SENIOR PORTRAITS MUST BE DONE BY FEB 1 to guarantee submission in the 2021 Oran
Yearbook.
o Follow the directions on the enclosed attachment to select your portrait.
o To schedule an appointment to go directly to Ripcho Studios, use the contact information attached.
- SENIOR INFORMATION / PICS NEEDED:
o Please send all pictures to ohsyearbook@orangecsd.org or follow the directions HERE to download an app
for your phone. WE NEED BY JANUARY 30:
o Your son/daughter's kindergarten picture if he/she was NOT in the Moreland Hills book.
o Pictures of your senior with another sibling that attends OHS (double-take recreation or a pic celebrating
the holidays at home!)
o "Back in the Day" pics of friends that still attend OHS.
o Anything else you want us to include!!!
OHS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
PTA MEMBERSHIP
Join OHS PTA today! Your membership helps support important programming and scholarships for our students and
teachers. See the attached flyer or click here to join: https://bit.ly/31GvEd7
PATRONAIRES MEMBERSHIP
An Excellent Education includes the Arts! The Orange Patronaires organization helps support Band, Orchestra, Choir and
Thespians at Orange High School. Patronaires depend on membership dollars to help pay for uniforms, scholarships,
awards, instruments, receptions and other activities to help make these programs fantastic! This year Patronaires will also
be sponsoring dinners for band members during all home football games.
If you have not already done so, please join Patronaires for the 2020-2021 School year! Please visit our Website for
additional information: http://www.orangeschools.org/OrangePatronaires.aspx
ORANGE BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP
Join the Orange Boosters by completing the enclosed Boosters Membership by clicking here.SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NEW SCHOLARSHIPS: James T. & Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Open to graduating seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are planning to pursue a college major in engineering, math, metals, or technology. Also open to students planning on attending a trade school in welding, machine shop, mechatronics, networking, automation or a technology based program. Apply online at https://perrymanfoundation.org Due- March 30, 2021 SCHOLARSHIP REMINDERS: First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (FCSLA) Scholarship Program To Apply- https://www.fcsla.org/scholarship.shtml Due- February 9, 2021 Hispanic Scholarship Fund The HSF Scholar Program is designed to empower courageous young leaders of Hispanic heritage. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to enroll in an accredited, four-year university. Application can be found at https://www.hsf.net/scholarship Due- February 15, 2021 Stop The Hate! Contest (Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage) **Open to ALL Persons** Two Contests *Youth Sing Out Songwriting Contest* (Deadline 3/19/2021) *Youth Speak Out Essay Writing Contest* (Deadline for Seniors 3/26/2021) http://www.maltzmuseum.org/learn/stop-the-hate-contest/ Cavaliers Huntington Scholarship For the 30th year, the Cavaliers and Huntington will award 10 Northeast Ohio high school seniors with a $2,000.00 college scholarship. Graduating seniors must submit a 500-word essay, perform a high level of service in their communities, provide a high school transcript, ACT and/or SAT scores (if required by the accredited school the student plans to attend) and one letter of recommendation. Note- In the place where you are supposed to upload a letter please upload a document that says, “My recommendation will be emailed to you by my counselor.” Then let me know you need a letter sent to them. You will upload all other materials on your own. To Apply- https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/community/scholarship-program Due- February 12, 2021 (confirmed deadline by email to Cavs)
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship Open to graduating seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and whose parents/guardians are full-time employees in the financial services industry. Application can be found at https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13614/gordon_a_rich_memorial_scholarship_scholarship.php Due- February 16, 2021 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Open to graduating high school seniors who have completed a course in Computer Science and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science. You can apply at https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarship Due- February 18, 2021 American Chemical Society Scholars Program The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior who demonstrates high academic achievement in chemistry. Application can be found at https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9137/american_chemical_society_scholars_program_scholarship.php Due- March 1, 2021 Microsoft disAbility Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry. Application can be found at https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12198/microsoft Due- March 1, 2021 OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Foundation Program This $2,500 scholarship is for any graduating high school senior whose parent/legal guardian is a member of the Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME). Applicants must intend to enroll in a full-time degree program in any 2 or 4 year accredited university, college, business, or technical school. Applicant and parent/guardian must complete the scholarship application and applicant must provide 2 letters of recommendation. Applicants will also complete an essay and provide a recent photo. Applicant’s school counselor needs to complete section 3 of the application and will provide a high school transcript. Application can be found at https://oapse.org/scholarships/ Due- March 1, 2021 (must be postmarked by 3/1) Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Education FoundationAvailable to graduating high school seniors who maintained a 2.5 GPA or higher and with a career goal in the natural gas and oil industry. Applicants must complete the application with an essay and provide 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, high school transcript, and ACT/SAT scores. Application can be found at https://www.oogeep.org/teacher-students/scholarships/ Due- March 1, 2021
Chagrin Valley Woman’s Scholarship The Chagrin Valley Woman’s Club will offer $1,500 scholarships to students from local high schools who will begin their freshman year of college or technical school in the fall of 2021. The criteria for these scholarships include financial need, academic achievement, community involvement/service and work experience. To Apply- Each student must submit 3 copies of their application/essay, current official transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation to the guidance office. Application form can be found under the “Scholarships” tab on Mrs. Petronsky’s classroom. Due- March 5, 2021 (submitted to the guidance office/ sbargiel@orangecsd.org by noon) Ross Sr. & Carmella DeJohn Memorial Scholarship High School students that demonstrate the ideals of passion, respect and organization will be eligible for the Ross Sr. & Carmella DeJohn Memorial Scholarship. Each student awarded will receive $750. To Apply- https://www.dejohnfuneral.com/ross-carmella-dejohn-memorial- scholarship/?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=flyer&utm_campaign=scholarship Due- March 15, 2021 Orange High School Alumni Scholarship Awarded to one or more students based on academic success, extra-curricular activities, community/volunteer activities and work experience. Applicants must be the child of an Orange alumni parent, a senior at Orange High School who is planning to enter an accredited college or university in the fall, and pursue a full-time course of study on an undergraduate basis. The parent must be a lifetime member of the Alumni Association prior to March 21, 2021 for student to be eligible for a scholarship. The Alumni Association enrollment process can be found of the scholarship application, located on Mrs. Petronsky’s classroom. To Apply- Complete application and include a copy of your transcript and SAT/ACT scores as well as letter of recommendation. Application form can be found under the “Scholarships” tab on Mrs. Petronsky’s classroom. Due- By noon on March 20, 2020 Fields of Learning Scholarship Complete an essay with the theme “Something I learned related to high school football.” This scholarship is available to all seniors, not just football players. Essay should be between 500-1500 words. To Apply- http://www.fieldsoflearning.org/ Due- March 31, 2021 Medical Mutual Scholarship We are pleased to announce the enhanced Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund for Customer Schools. Through this program, seniors graduating from Ohio school districts that carry Medical Mutual insurance are now eligible to apply online for a one-time $1,000 scholarship toward college tuition. Additionally, six top applicants across the state will receive a $10,000 award for their outstanding academic and community service efforts. One-page essay that includes the student’s college major and describes how receiving a scholarship would impact their life Current official transcript Student Aid Report from FAFSA To Apply- https://cfprograms.smapply.io/prog/medmutual Due- April 1, 2021
American Legion Scholarships A variety of scholarships are available to graduating seniors through the American Legion. Visit website below to view all scholarship opportunities. https://www.legion.org/scholarships Due- April 15, 2021 American Indian Graduate Center American Indian Graduate Center provides up tp $30,000 in scholarships and supports Native students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Applicants must be able to prove Tribal affiliation by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate. Scholarships awarded in part by financial need. Application can be found at https://www.aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/high-school-students/ Due- May 1, 2021 Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest Read these stories by Ayn Rand and submit an essay. Prizes available for each essay. To Apply- https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/ Opinion essays on the Ayn Rand stories below: **Visit website for details** Anthem--------------------Due- April 29, 2021 The Fountainhead------- Due- April 29, 2021 Atlas Shrugged-----------Due- September 27, 2021 Abbott And Fenner Annual Scholarship Award Open to high school Juniors and Seniors To Apply- https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php Due- June 12, 2020 AES Engineering You DO NOT need to be an engineering major to apply Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com There is no application packet for this award. Please DO NOT include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full names as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. To Apply- https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Due- October 2, 2021
PARENT REGISTRATION
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
1. Go to https://orange-oh.finalforms.com
2. Click NEW ACCOUNT under the Parent Icon
3. Type your NAME, DATE OF BIRTH and EMAIL, then click REGISTER
4. Check your Email for a FinalForms Email and click CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT in the email text.
NOTE: You will receive an email within 2 minutes
prompting you to confirm and complete your
registration. If you do not receive an email, check your
spam folder. If you still do not see the FinalForms
email, please email support@finalforms.com
5. Create your new FinalForms password and click CONFIRM ACCOUNT
6. You may be asked if you want to grant another.
Parent/Guardian access to your registered students.
Either click SKIP THIS STEP or type the NAME,
DATE OF BIRTH and EMAIL, then click
ADD PARENT ACCOUNT.
7. Your account(s) will be created, you can then click REGISTER STUDENT for your first child.REGISTERING A STUDENT WHAT INFO WILL I NEED? • Basic Medical History & Health Info • Doctor, Dentist & Hospital Information • Insurance Company & Policy Number • Email Address for BOTH you and your student (if required by your district) HOW DO I REGISTER MY FIRST STUDENT? ***IMPORTANT*** If you have followed the steps on the previous page, you may Jump to Step 3. 1. Go to https://orange-oh.finalforms.com 2. Click LOGIN under the Parent Icon 3. Click REGISTER STUDENT 4. Complete the form including the Student’s Legal Name, EMAIL ADDRESS, Date of Birth, Gender, Graduation Year, Home Address and any other information required by your School District, then click CREATE STUDENT NOTE: A student email address may or may not be required depending on your school district preferences. If so, the email address provided may be used to send reminders to your student. 5. If your student plans to participate in a sport, activity, or club please click the checkbox for each. Click UPDATE after making your selection. NOTE: A selection can be changed any time until the registration deadline. 6. Complete each form and sign your full name (e.g. "John Smith") into the Parent Signature field at the bottom of the page. After signing, click SUBMIT FORM and move on to the next form. 7. When all forms are complete, you will see a “Forms Finished” message. ***IMPORTANT*** If required, an email will automatically be sent to the email address that you provided for your student prompting him/her to sign Student forms requiring his/her signature. 8. Click MY STUDENTS if you are done or REGISTER ANOTHER STUDENT if you need to add another. 9. At any point in the future, you may login at any time and click the UPDATE FORMS button
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