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31 years.
57th State Playoff game. 19th Time to the State Semifinal in the last 24 years. Missing 4 of the top players in the Metro that transferred because of COVID when our season was in doubt. The song remains the same. Ladies and Gentlemen, Being here in room 216 the last 30 years has forced me to be somewhat reflective of what it means to be part of something much larger than me and my immense ego. This is a very special place and we are all very lucky…IMHO. Most HS football players never play in a single State Playoff game during their HS career. (I didn’t.) In 1996, a relatively unknown Coach by the Name of Chris McCartney came to ONHS as an assistant. He was immediately put in charge of the weight room (for obvious reasons.) Since that time, we here at ONHS have been fortunate enough to have been involved in 54 State Playoff games. Incredible. Tonite represents our 18th trip to the State Semifinal. We have advanced to the State Championship 10 times…winning 8. If you have the time, please come out to ODAC and support the Eagles. The Band and Eaglettes are some of the finest kids in the school. The Student Body is one of the best in all of the Metro. The music is outstanding. This evening is a special time for our school. It is worth it. Again, it is history in the making. In the last 23 years of HS football: ONHS has been to 18 State Semifinals (including Tonite.) This is unheard of.
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Attention Seniors!
The absolute last date for you to order your graduation supplies, with the best pricing & earliest delivery date, will be NOVEMBER 25TH. The best/easiest way for you to place your order, is to go to the following website: https://schooltraditions.thegraduationcenter.com/home?school_id=129 If it is a matter of paying for the cap/gown/tassel/stole right now, you can call the Jostens office (816-628-6157) & place your order over the phone for just the cap/gown/tassel/stole without a deposit. Jostens will send you an invoice & you will have until delivery in the spring to pay for it. Any additional items would require a deposit. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Stanley in the office at school and she will be happy to help! kjstanley@olatheschools.org
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Olathe North Families-
I wanted to send you a follow up to the district email regarding our move back to online learning. We will begin full online remote learning on November 30th, the first day back after Thanksgiving and continue this mode until the end of the first semester. Attached you will find a December Odd/Even calendar and a school wide online bell schedule. We will revert back to the exact same schedule we used in September with 90 minute block, odd/even structure. School will continue to start at 7:45am. Classes will continue to be taught, breakout sessions utilized, projects created and as I have communicated before – nobody expects students to sit through 90 minutes of just lecturing via zoom. Our teachers will continue to be creative. So while students will attend classes on zoom and receive 90 minutes of instruction, that 90 minute instructional time could be part-lecture, part-independent/group work, part-practice and support, etc. I have no doubt, our awesome staff will continue to work with your student and provide them with support while remaining flexible. 1. We will continue to offer on-site support for our special education students on Temporary Learning Plans (TLPs)who require assistance, particularly our CBR and Connect program students. 2. We will be developing a plan to support our ELL students and more information will be passed along soon. As we get to the regularly scheduled “finals” days – you need to reimagine what they will look like. This will be more of a culminating activity. It may include a unit test, a presentation, a group project discussion or other things needed to reach closure for semester classes. It may not be a typical semester final, teachers will communicate their expectations. The culminating activity schedule is: December 16th – Hours – 1,3,5 and 7 Full Day – 7:45am – 3pm December 17th – Hours – 2 and Seminar (This seminar will be utilized for struggling students. Teachers may require students to come to seminar.) Half Day 7:45am – 11am / PM – Teacher Grade Prep December 18th – Hours – 4 and 6 Half Day 7:45am – 11am / PM – Teacher Grade Prep As always – I appreciate all you do and I am thankful to have such a talented group of people in our ON community who will continue to support our students and teachers. Jason Herman Principal Olathe North High School
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On Tuesday, January 26th. ONHS will be offering a makeup PSAT for any student in grades 9-11 that did NOT take the test on October 14. Students that took that test will NOT be allowed to take the test again as required by PSAT. If your 9th, 10th, or 11th grader missed the test on October 14 or simply did not get to sign up then, now is your chance. Use the instructions attached to sign up for the January makeup testing (note that the dates on instructions are incorrect).
Jim Tarwater PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. CONTACT TAMMIE MILKE (tmilkeon@olatheschools.org ) IN THE ONHS COUNSELING OFFICE or JIM TAWATER (jtarwateron@olatheschools.org) IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PSAT. On January 26th, Olathe North 9th – 11th graders have the opportunity to take the PSAT at ONHS. The PSAT requires that a student signs up and pays in advance to participate (similar to an ACT test). YOUR STUDENT MAY HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR THE PSAT, but if not, sign-up for the January makeup PSAT ASAP online using the instructions attached at a cost of $18. It will be offered in January to any ONHS 9th-11th graders (that did NOT take the test in October), but only 11th graders taking the PSAT have the opportunity to be recognized as a National Merit Scholar. Other grade levels are considered practice. Tests are limited - Students should sign up quickly! If you need more information about the PSAT, read below or contact the office at ONHS at 913-780-7140 and ask to speak with the counselor, Tammie Milke (tmilkeon@olatheschools.org). If a student is encountering difficulties, they can contact Jim Tarwater at jtarwateron@olatheschools.org More Information about the day and the PSAT: The PSAT measures abilities that are important at various academic levels. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors should consider taking the test for the following reasons:
The SAT redesign is grounded on eight key changes and seven of which will impact the PSAT:
2. The PSAT can be a helpful tool in guiding conversations between parents, students and educators. 3. It will be a “trial run” for the SAT. Your PSAT can be used to estimate your probable performance on the SAT. 4. If you are a junior, you have an opportunity to enter one of the scholarship competitions administered by the National Merit Scholarship Program. 5. While sophomore and freshmen are not eligible to compete in the National Merit Scholarship Programs until they are juniors, the information can be used to guide and select academic coursework that will better prepare you for college and the PSAT (NMSQT)/SAT. 6. Khan Academy, partnering with College Board, has released interactive practice programs to support students to familiarize themselves with the redesigned exam. The customized test preparation offers skill-based videos to support the redesigned key changes for students who take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. For additional information regarding the eight key changes to the SAT, to view sample questions, Khan Academy test preparation availability, and sign up for updates, parents and students are encouraged to visit the College Board site at www.deliveringopportunity.org. A sample PSAT exam is available at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
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Remote Students Only11/18/2020 “Remote Students:
Starting on Monday, November 30th the in-person high school students will be returning to full day block schedule for online learning. The remote high school students will be following the same schedule. Our schedule will adjust due to the number of staff members that teach both in-person and remote students. Please pay close attention to the schedule changes from your buildings.”
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Has your JUNIOR signed up for the FREE ACT or Free WorkKeys test in February? The window closes to sign up next week.
Sign Up Now below. https://forms.gle/g1F78CW3S6aw9RSp9 On February 23rd and February 24th, ONHS is offering an opportunity for each junior to take an OPTIONAL, but FREE ACT test and FREE ACT WorkKeys test. Juniors can only sign up now through November 20th – NOT LATER. Juniors can take one or both or none at all; it is up to them. The state of Kansas will pay the bill. Have an interest? Read if your student should take one of the optional tests and how to sign up below. On Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24 while other students are in their classes, Juniors across the state are offered the opportunity to take an OPTIONAL, but Free ACT or WorkKeys test during the school day. The ACT on February 23: The ACT is a standardized test used for 4-year college admissions. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. This test is optional and may not be necessary for everyone pursuing college. For example, a student planning on a two-year college can take that college’s placement test (like the JCCC Accuplacer) at no cost. In fact, the ACT is not a necessity at most community colleges. The WorkKeys on February 24: ACT WorkKeys® assessments measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace, and help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance. Individuals who successfully complete the three WorkKeys assessments—Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents—earn the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate® (WorkKeysNCRC®). A student planning on going into a post-secondary training such as a technical school, going into the workplace, or going into the military likely will not need to take the ACT. They might see a bigger benefit to take the ACT WorkKeys. Do you want your son or daughter to sign up for one or both? Have your junior go to the link below. https://forms.gle/g1F78CW3S6aw9RSp9 *Enrollment for both the ACT and the WorkKeys will run from now through Nov. 20 If you have questions regarding ACT or WorkKeys testing, contact Jim Tarwater - jtarwateron@olatheschools.org or in room 217 at ONHS. More Information below from the district: ACT and ACT WorkKeys Assessments February 23rd and 24th, 2021 FREE to Juniors The Kansas Department of Education will offer ALL Juniors the opportunity to take the ACT and/or the ACT WorkKeys assessments without cost on February 23rd (ACT) and February 24th (WorkKeys). The assessments will be offered during the mornings of those days in the student’s home school, and each of those days will be a full day of school for all students. This is a tremendous opportunity for Olathe students to take either (or both) of these assessments at no cost to the families. Both assessments do count as official tests. ACT® (Feb. 23rd, 2021) The ACT® is a paper-and-pencil entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants (in addition to GPA, courses taken, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, etc.). The tests are multiple choice and the four-part assessment measures:
WorkKeys® (Feb. 24th, 2021) ACT® WorkKeys® assessments are the cornerstone of the ACT workforce solutions. The paper-and-pencil assessments measure a range of hard and soft skills relevant to any occupation, at any level, and across industries. Additionally, successful completion of WorkKeys assessments can lead to earning a National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC®)—a credential that verifies foundational workplace skills. Tens of thousands of employers recognize the value of the NCRC, and many recommend the credential to candidates. The tests are multiple choice and the three-part assessment measures:
*Enrollment for both the ACT and the WorkKeys will run from Nov. 2nd through Nov. 20th FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who is eligible? ALL Juniors! Which test may I take? Students may take either test, or both tests. Both are paid for by the Kansas Dept. of Education. How do I enroll? Enrollment to both the ACT and the ACT WorkKeys will be done online using a link provided by your school. The link will be supplied to families by the building either in the principal’s weekly newsletter or in an email and will be open from Nov.2nd through Nov. 20th. Where do I take either test? Both tests will be given at the student’s home school. Are these official tests? YES! You may send ACT scores to 4 schools and receive a work-ready certificate from the WorkKeys assessment. What if I have a need for accommodations? The ACT and the WorkKeys provide for accommodations, and those will be applied for by the Olathe school district. If you believe you are eligible for ACT-approved accommodations, you must meet with your counselor in order to give the school time to submit the request to ACT and for ACT to have time to respond. Which test is right for me? The ACT measures college readiness and the WorkKeys measures workplace skills and career-readiness. Go to https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents.html for more information about ACT and https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-job-seekers.html to find out more about the ACT WorkKeys. Are Feb. 23rd and 24th full days of school? Yes. Each school will have their own, unique schedule while students are testing in the morning and have regular classes in the afternoon on both days. Are there local businesses who recognize the WorkKeys certification (NCRC)? Yes, and the list is growing! Here are a few locally: Olathe Toyota, Honda of Olathe, Legends Toyota and Honda, GFI Digital, ITS Technologies and Logistics, Midwest Concrete Materials, GTM Sportswear, Ventria Bioscience, Keller Williams Realty, Steward Title Company, Cosentino’s Food Stores, Pyramid Roofing Company, Continental Siding supply, ASQ Irrigation Supply.
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Information for Remote Learners11/14/2020 Hello High School Families,
As we prepare schedules for second semester, we would like student input on what electives they might take. Please ask your student to complete the following survey no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16th. We understand this is a fast turnaround and thank you, in advance, for your assistance as we work on our quickly approaching spring 2021 semester. Remote Learners Spring Electives Survey - https://bit.ly/3lwdYYS Take care, High School Counseling Department
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National Honor Society Update11/11/2020 The National Honor Society will be sending out NHS invitations for membership during 3rd quarter to qualifying junior and senior students with at least at 3.75 unweighted grade point average. The application will focus on the pillars of character and leadership. We know the ability to serve in our community has been impacted by restrictions during Covid-19. We will have an induction ceremony during the spring semester to honor our new members. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Amy Henry, ahenryon@olatheschools.org
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Hello all,
We would love to add your friends and family to the Olathe Public Schools substitute pool! Below is information for you to share with your friends and family to see if they might be a good match for one of our substitute positions. (Think about your college student coming home for break, your neighbor, your family or a friend.) To apply: www.olatheschools.org -> click Human Resources -> click Employment Opportunities -> complete the external application Looking for more information? www.olatheschools.org/Page/8947 Substitute Para or other non-certified positions (classified)
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Nurse
If you have questions, please contact me at: mlongstrethec@olatheschools.org or 913-780-8268 Thank you for passing the information along to anyone you think would be a good substitute for Olathe Public Schools! Shelly Shelly Longstreth Manager, Staffing Support Olathe Public Schools 913-780-8268
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Olathe North Clubs and Activities11/9/2020 We are continuing to give students an opportunity to join clubs and activity groups at Olathe North. There are over 30 opportunities on the link below. It has been altered to allow students to use the "Get in touch buttons" to email club sponsors and newly formed clubs have been added.
https://mjjaegers.wixsite.com/onhs |
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