OHS PTA

Lion's Roar Directory for 2018-19

Dear Orange Schools Families,

The Orange High School PTA is making changes/updates to the Lion's Roar Orange Schools Directory for 2018-19 and we need your family information!

IMPORTANT! If your family was in the Lions Roar Directory this year and the only change is the grade of your student, you DO NOT need to complete the survey.

We will automatically update student grades!

Please complete the survey if your family was not included last year, have a student to add or have changes to your information.

Please help us by completing the form as soon as possible.

The 2018-19 directory will be printed in July and will be available in August for purchase!

CLICK LINK BELOW FOR THE SURVEY ---

Complete the Orange Lions Roar Directory form by Monday, June 18th

ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL PTA

Working To Make Every Child's Potential A Reality

The Orange High School Parent Teacher Association ("OHS PTA") provides communication and fosters a closer relationship between Orange High School and the families of our students. We provide many services to the schools, promote the welfare of students, and work with the schools to provide quality education for all young people in the Orange School District. This webpage provides basic information about our activities. If you have any questions, please contact any Board member. We appreciate your support as a member, as a volunteer, and of our fundraisers.

OHS PTA President Letter

Message from the OHS PTA President- Lori Spencer

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 2017-18 school year at OHS. I’m also proud to be President this year of the OHS PTA. With close to 100 members, including dedicated Board and committee members, the OHS PTA strives to fulfill its mission of serving the students and staff of OHS every year. Our goal is to be a resource for district families, an advocate for all students, promoting education and the well-being of all in our school. I encourage all parents and staff to become members of the PTA for a minimum contribution of only $15.

There are many important activities that the OHS PTA is responsible for including:

OHS After Prom- organized and managed by the OHS PTA in order to provide students a safe and fun place to go to continue celebrating on prom night
The Reflections Program- a PTA sponsored display and judging of students’ art. This year’s theme is “Within Reach”. We encourage all that are interested to get their entries in the week of Oct 16^th to the Guidance Office.
OHS PTA manages the indoor concession stand for many of the high school athletic events in order to earn support primarily for the 9^th and 10^th grade classes.
Compilation and distribution of the districtwide directory known as the Lion’s Roar
Programming important to our students is developed and delivered by the PTA’s combined Health and Safety committee. It has included presentations on the opioid epidemic, internet safety, safe driving, self-defense classes and much more over the last couple years.
Senior Project- PTA members work with the 12^th grade staff to ensure the senior project program is successful and meaningful for the graduating students.

In addition to these major initiatives that the PTA undertakes, we support the school by providing hospitality at numerous events throughout the year, award classroom grants to individual or groups of teachers, provide a scholarship to a deserving senior and teacher educational scholarships to assist in upgrading teaching techniques and thus expanding their support of students and provide clubs with seed money to assist them in activities during the year.

In all the OHS PTA spends about $38,000 each year to support our students and staff. There are a few ways YOU can help us financially. Sign up with Heinen’s or Giant Eagleto have your purchases go to support the OHS PTA. It’s easy, go to customer service and have them register your customer loyalty card with us. We have combined Orange Spiritwear this year with the Orange Elementary PTA. The district-wide website iswww.orangelionlocker.com . Any purchases you make will be delivered to the high school. You will also see us at football games and other main events throughout the year.

Finally, more important than fundraising, is the participation of parents in supporting the school in various volunteer opportunities. Please logon and fill out the volunteer form in this newsletter. You do not have to be a PTA member and many of the opportunities to serve take just a small amount of time, but are so rewarding. Become part of our network and help us continue to make Orange High School a leader and a great place to learn.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Principal’s Updates, Executive Board Meetings & Committee Reports:

OHS PTA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month in the Media Center at Orange High School. Meetings begin at 9 am with an update from School Principal, Paul Lucas, and Orange School Board Member, Melanie Weltman. A general monthly meeting follows with updates from our OHS PTA Executive Board Committee Chairs. Meetings are open and all are welcome. Minutes from the meetings are available on the PTA website for review following each meeting.

Meetings for the 2017 - 2018 School Year

September 6

October 4

November 1

December 6

January 10

February 7

March 7

April 4

May 2

On October 17^th at 6:30 pm, come join us at the Cleveland Racquet Club, for the New Family Meet and Greet followed by our District wide PTA meeting at 7:00 pm. Come meet our new families and hear what our teachers and administrators are presenting!

Year in Review

The PTA contributes countless volunteer hours and financial support to many programs, clubs and activities directly benefiting OHS students, including:

Providing start up funds to student clubs or activities, ranging from Academic Challenge to Unity & Diversity and everything in between, including the Asian Culture Club, the Environmental Club, Mock Trial and Spirit Club.
Funding and presentation of Health & Safety programs, both to our students during the school day and to our parents in the evenings, including: Hidden in Plain Sight, Robbie’s Voice, Binge to Blackout, Actively Caring For People, and ”What Makes You Tic?” educational programs.
Granting $5,477 in Educational Grants to Orange teachers for special programs or equipment to be used in classrooms
Along with the Elementary PTA, granting $2,250 in scholarships to graduating OHS Seniors based on community service.
Granting $2,500 in teacher scholarships for continuing education courses.
The After Prom Committee of 11^th grade parent volunteers worked the entire year to raise funds for, create decorations and otherwise plan for a spectacular After Prom, a safe night of fun for our 11^th & 12^th grade students to follow their Prom.
Sponsoring the PTA Reflections Arts Awards contest at the High School.
Co-sponsoring an evening joint PTA meeting with the Elementary PTA on “Next Generation Learning”, the “State of the District”, and “Sexting, Cyberbullying and Social Networking”
Countless volunteer hours selling tickets; staffing the Senior Project Committee, both to help evaluate projects and handle supervisory visits; manning concession stands for volleyball and boys basketball games, the proceeds from the latter benefitting the 9^th and 10^th grade class funds; supporting class activities such as the 13-Year Club, the Senior Song, bake sales, Winter Formal, Senior Lunch, and Senior Awards Night.

Show off your Orange Lions Pride !

Welcome to THE LION LOCKER,
your source for Orange spirit wear apparel & accessories

We are thrilled to announce The Lion Locker has teamed up with the high school PTA for spirit wear this year. Visit our new online store to purchase all your spirit wear items.
www.orangelionlocker.com

PTA PROGRAMS !

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS:

The Orange Schools strongly encourage its students, faculty, staff and their families to volunteer in the community. The OHS PTA supports the OHS Guidance Office by creating and maintaining the information on the District website regarding Community Service Opportunities for Students.