SCHOOL SPIRIT SHIRTS: are now available in the school store, only $3. Buy one and show your school spirit by wearing it every Friday.
SWIM PARTY: Thursday September 7th 7:30 at the Scera Pool. Cost $3.
The Orem Youth Council meets once a month with the Orem City Attorney’s Office, and you will have the opportunity to learn more about city government and issues facing the community. Applications can be picked up in the office and should be returned by Tuesday September 6, 2016 to Orem City Attorney’s Office at 56 North State Street, Room 200. You can also email to [email protected]
Job Opportunities The Sweet Shack in the University Mall is looking to hire for retail sales. If you are interested call Richard Spiker at (818) 219-7959
Farmers Insurance is hiring marketers. No experience needed but must be hardworking, honest and willing to learn. Hourly + bonus pay. If interested send resume to [email protected] or call (435) 215-8361 to schedule an interview.
SCHOOL TEE-SHIRTS: are now available in the school store, only $3. Buy 1 and show your school spirit.
SWIM PARTY: Thursday September 7th 7:30 at the Scera Pool. Cost $3.
The Orem Youth Council meets once a month with the Orem City Attorney’s Office, and you will have the opportunity to learn more about city government and issues facing the community. Applications can be picked up in the office and should be returned by Tuesday September 6, 2016 to Orem City Attorney’s Office at 56 North State Street, Room 200. You can also email to [email protected]
Job Opportunities The Sweet Shack in the University Mall is looking to hire for retail sales. If you are interested call Richard Spiker at (818) 219-7959
Farmers Insurance is hiring marketers. No experience needed but must be hardworking, honest and willing to learn. Hourly + bonus pay. If interested send resume to [email protected] or call (435) 215-8361 to schedule an interview.
Black Light Dance – Come join us for the Blacklight Dance on Saturday at 8:30, following the football game.
The Orem Youth Council meets once a month with the Orem City Attorney’s Office, and you will have the opportunity to learn more about city government and issues facing the community. Applications can be picked up in the office and should be returned by Tuesday September 6, 2016 to Orem City Attorney’s Office at 56 North State Street, Room 200. You can also email to [email protected]
Job Opportunities The Sweet Shack in the University Mall is looking to hire for retail sales. If you are interested call Richard Spiker at (818) 219-7959
Farmers Insurance is hiring marketers. No experience needed but must be hardworking, honest and willing to learn. Hourly + bonus pay. If interested send resume to [email protected] or call (435) 215-8361 to schedule an interview.
Football Our OHS football team will be playing at 4 pm on Saturday. Come and support your team. Entry is free with a student ID.
Cross Country – Westlake Grass Relays is on Saturday August 27th 8:00 am at Westlake High School in Saratoga Springs. Come support your OHS Cross Country Team.
All East Shore packets that expire during Spring Break, April 2 – April 10, need to test by Friday, April 1 in order to qualify for your “earn a free course by completing a course within 30 calendar days.” Testing is limited on Fridays. Plan ahead for more options.
Please see Mrs. Stevens in the Red Room if you need an extension so that you can continue working on the packet during Spring Break
Come watch Avatar in the Library and gain points for your class in the Spirit Bowl! The movie will be showing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
The Foreigner, probably the funniest play ever written, has only two performances left, Wednesday and Thursday. The Little Theater is small- come early so you won’t be disappointed.
You can also buy tickets ahead of time at the financial window.
Did you know the school store is now selling phone chargers? If your battery is getting low and you forgot your charger, and it’s only 1st period, stop by the school store and we’ll help get you back to full power. Remember, the school store is on the second floor, and we accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
The school store is selling all remaining Spirit T-shirts for only $2.00. These make great gifts for family and friends or just as an addition to your wardrobe. Stop by the school store today
The Orem High Mercantile Institution would like to congratulate Bonnie Mua, our 30,000th customer. Bonnie took home a lovely prize package worth more than $60. Will you be 40,000?
Attention Seniors! The PTSA is offering a scholarship to its members! If you are a member of the PTSA and are a Senior, please fill out an application for free money! Applications are available in the Career Center and the Front Office!
Are you a Senior? Are you interested in attending Snow College in the Fall? A rep from Snow College will be here on TODAY the 24th during pride and lunch and will be providing a fee waiver for those that apply for admissions that day!
The Counseling Office will be sponsoring several Career Presentations in March and April. These presentations will be held from 11:30am-12:15pm.
April 28 – Dr. Brock Kirwan, professor of psychology and neuroscience
For more information, or to sign up to attend these presentations, please come see Mrs. Jacobs in the Career Center.
Last day to submit assignments for East Shore packet is Monday, 5/23 at 6 pm. Anything submitted after that will not qualify to test on Tuesday, 5/24.
Last day to test for East Shore packets is Tuesday, 5/24 until 4pm.
All East Shore packet testing is done in the Red Room, 2117.
Attention Seniors!
It is not to late to apply for colleges or scholarships! This Friday, the 29th, UVU is hosting a Senior Application Day.
The event is from 9am-noon and includes transportation and lunch. It is free for any senior interested in attending.
The agenda includes break out sessions where they will help you fill out/complete your application to UVU (and waive the application fee!), help you fill out financial aid applications and take a campus tour.
If you are interested in attending please see Mrs. Jacobs in the Career Center for more information. (students need to take the following items with them to aid
in the application process – a high school transcript, your social security number, your drivers license, and a HB 144 affidavit for non U.S. citizens).
Seniors! The price for ordering graduation robes etc. will be going up after Friday. You can order at 1800-Jostens or on line at Jostens.com
Blood Drive: Help save a life TODAY!! Blood drive in the A Gym from 8:00 – 2:00. Sign-up sheets and permission forms are in Mr. Steele’s room 1209.
Students!! The last day to buy a yearbook is Jan. 29th. You must at least put a $10.00 deposit on a yearbook by that day or you are not guaranteed a yearbook at the end of the year. If you are not sure you have bought a yearbook please check with Mrs. Condie in the accounting
office as soon as you can. Thank you!
NHS Students – PLEASE PAY YOUR $10 Dues at the financial office asap!
Scholarships – Seniors, there are several scholarship opportunities currently available! Come see Mrs. Jacobs in the Career Center. A few examples:
- Why Should you start a blog essay ($1,500)
- IM Flash scholarship for students going into STEM field. (10 scholarships of $1,000 each)
- Jiffy Lube what drives you (one $5,000 and one $1,500)
- ACLU activist scholar (two worth $1,500 each)
- UIAAA student athlete scholarship (5 scholarships worth $1,500 each)
- Nudge Scholarship for NHS (one $500 to an OHS student)
- Nudge Scholarship for FBLA (one $500 scholarship to an OHS student)
Keys to Success Scholarships –
UVU/MATC – $2,000
Paul Mitchell $1,000
SLCC – $1,000
SUU – $1,000
Bill Pope STEM – $1,000
MATC -$500
See Career Center for applications.
Attention Seniors!
It is not to late to apply for colleges or scholarships! This Friday, the 29th, UVU is hosting a Senior Application Day. The event is from 9am-noon and includes transportation and lunch. It is free for any senior interested in attending.
The agenda includes break out sessions where they will help you fill out/complete your application to UVU (and waive the application fee!), help you fill out financial aid applications and take a campus tour.
If you are interested in attending please see Mrs. Jacobs in the Career Center for more information. (students need to take the following items with them to aid in the application process – a high school transcript, your social security number, your drivers license, and a HB 144 affidavit for non U.S. citizens).
Seniors! The price for ordering graduation robes etc. will be going up after Friday. You can order at 1800-Jostens or on line at Jostens.com
Blood Drive: Help save a life on January 27th. Blood drive in the A Gym from 8:00 – 2:00. Sign-up sheets and permission forms are in Mr. Steele’s room 1209.
Students!! The last day to buy a yearbook is Jan. 29th. You must at least put a $10.00 deposit on a yearbook by that day or you are not guaranteed a yearbook at the end of the year. If you are not sure you have bought a yearbook please check with Mrs. Condie in the accounting
office as soon as you can. Thank you!
NHS Students – PLEASE PAY YOUR $10 Dues at the financial office asap!
Scholarships – Seniors, there are several scholarship opportunities currently available! Come see Mrs. Jacobs in the Career Center. A few examples:
- Why Should you start a blog essay ($1,500)
- IM Flash scholarship for students going into STEM field. (10 scholarships of $1,000 each)
- Jiffy Lube what drives you (one $5,000 and one $1,500)
- ACLU activist scholar (two worth $1,500 each)
- UIAAA student athlete scholarship (5 scholarships worth $1,500 each)
- Nudge Scholarship for NHS (one $500 to an OHS student)
- Nudge Scholarship for FBLA (one $500 scholarship to an OHS student)
Keys to Success Scholarships –
UVU/MATC – $2,000
Paul Mitchell $1,000
SLCC – $1,000
SUU – $1,000
Bill Pope STEM – $1,000
MATC -$500
National Honor Society: Applications for NHS are in the main office and need to be returned to Mrs. Cragun in the Copy Center by September 25th
Accuplacer test at OHS – You will need a school ID and a UVU ID. The test is given in room 2117.
Thursday Sept. 3rd immediately after school
UVU Testing Center –You will need a UVU ID, a school ID and $10 cash. Be in the testing center an hour before close.
August 31-Sept. 3 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sept. 4 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sept. 8 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The testing center is not open on Saturday.
Important dates for students wanting Concurrent Enrollment credit:
September 4
Last day to complete UVU admission without a $50 late fee
September 8
Last day to complete UVU admission with $50 late fee
Last day to submit “Sophomore by Exception Application” to UVU Concurrent
September 10
Last day to complete course signup
October 23
Last day to drop without a W
Seniors: If you haven’t had your picture taken for the yearbook, there will be a make-up day on Saturday September 12th from 9:00 – 1:00 in the hallway by the band room. No appointment necessary.
History Club will meet today in Mr. Logan’s room. Everyone is welcome.
Board Game Club will meet on Friday September 4th in Mr. Wytiaz’s room.
Seniors: If you haven’t had your picture taken for the yearbook, there will be a make-up day on Saturday September 12th from 9:00 – 1:00 in the hallway by the band room. No appointment necessary.
Utah high school climbing league at Momentum Indoor Climbing is having a back to school party. Saturday August 29th 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Cost $10. Live music and climbing. 401 S. 850 E. Lehi.
This week in the commons representatives from school clubs will be there to talk to you and for you to sign up. There is something for everyone.
Accuplacer test for Concurrent Enrollment 2015-16
Accuplacer test at OHS – You will need a school ID and a UVU ID. The test is given in room 2117.
Monday Aug. 31st immediately after school
Thursday Sept. 3rd immediately after school
UVU Testing Center –You will need a UVU ID, a school ID and $10 cash. Be in the testing center an hour before close.
August 20-21 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
August 24-27 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
August 31-Sept. 3 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sept. 4 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sept. 8 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The testing center is not open on Saturday.
Important dates to remember!
Sept. 4th Last day to complete UVU admission without a late fee.
Sept. 8th Last day to complete UVU admission with $50 late fee.
Last day to submit sophomore by exception application to UVU.
Sept. 10th Last day to complete course signup.
Oct. 23rd Last day to drop.
Join Best Buddies Club! Come make friends with some cool kids. Sign up at lunch time in the commons or talk to club president Channer Sullenback.
The Orem High Football team will be hosting an instructional camp for elementary and junior high aged kids that will be in 1st grade to 8th grade next year. The camp will be held at Orem High School from June 1st to June 3rd, 2015. 1st grade through 5th grade will go from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. 6th – 8th grade will go from 10:30 am to noon. All kids are welcome to participate.
Cost is $35 for 1 child, $55 for 2 children and $75 for 3 children which includes a camp t-shirt for each paid participant. Payments can be made at the OHS financial office or on myschoolfees.com you must register as a user, choose Orem High, go to public payments and choose the camp(s) to pay securely with a Visa or Mastercard. Questions about payment should be referred to Krysti Condie at 801-610-8165.
Please print the registration form and bring it completed and signed to the first day of camp. Be sure to indicate the size of t-shirt needed for your child.