VOTE! School Budget Validation Referendum Vote tomorrow July 14, 2020. Please support the budget as adopted at the annual school budget meeting held on June 24, 2020 - Come out and support your local school!
Maine Department of Education continues to work with educators and health experts from across the State to develop health markers and corresponding plans to ensure the safe return to classroom instruction. As this work develops, the Department is seeking input from additional stakeholders from across the State, and will release a survey on July 6.
On June 11, 2020 the Department of Education released the first draft of a framework to assist school administrative units (SAUs) in developing their plans and determining their capacity to meet the national CDC guidelines for safely returning to classroom instruction. This draft framework will continue to evolve and will be developed based on science and community health markers.
The framework was created with input from a diverse group of stakeholders, and included education and health experts, students, parents, education advocates and leaders. We have worked with a research organization to develop a survey through which educators and support professionals, education leaders, and families of students can provide comment and share their opinions on the 2020-2021 school year and possible models and needs for a safe return to classroom instruction.
Four different surveys have been created, specific to the role of the person completing the survey, including: 1. Teachers and educational technicians; 2: School or SAU leadership; 3: Specialists and student support staff or 4. Family member. The surveys will be available at https://www.maine.gov/doe/fall2020survey beginning July 6 through July 12. The Family Survey is available in 11 languages.
The data and feedback will be compiled by the research group and considered by the team who will continue to revise the framework over the next month. While these surveys will provide a snapshot at the state and county level, many superintendents have asked for and are reviewing their own community-specific information, which will inform the work of their Collaborative Planning Team in developing instructional plans that will be responsive to risk levels.
Your participation in these surveys is greatly appreciated in preparation for the next school year. Our fervent hope is that our continued trends in the battle against COVID-19 here in Maine will allow our schools to resume classroom instruction for the start of the 2020-2021 school year, as our schools serve as a stabilizing force for our communities, students, families and the economy. Yet, it is prudent at this time to both hope for the best, and prepare for many possible scenarios.
Happy Birthday America! Stay safe Coyote Nation...
Update from the OTHS Athletic Department - OTHS Athletics and Administration has chosen to not hold summer programing for athletics. We will resume athletics per MPA guidelines in August of this coming season. Please be safe and be a part of change for the better tomorrow.
The 2020 Yearbook is now available and with this we have our 1st virtual dedication. The Yearbook was dedicated to a deserving coach, mentor, teacher & friend to the OTHS - With big hearts and a lot of love, thank you Mr. Dave Ploch and congratulations on your dedication - https://youtu.be/M8X0tk-jMUs
Yearbook Update - see the attached information - Yearbook pick up starts tomorrow!
This is filtered by your student ID - please check what program you are approved for and what session you are attending - any questions please email Mrs. A. Ketch
GRADES 9-11 - If you have not returned school materials, this is a reminder that you have very few chances left - This week we will be here from 11-3 on Wed. & Thur.. If devices and materials are not returned we will be sending bills out for materials owed. Thank you in advance.
Just in case you missed the presentation of the Class of 2020 graduation - here is the link - https://youtu.be/ZsnCAhl2PjU
Section of the video is without audio for copyright issues.
Grades 9-11 School Material return schedule - please see the attached schedule - SENIORS! - Please stop in and pick up scholarship letters/awards/diplomas during this time. Please enter the main entrance of the building...
Grades 9-11 School Material return schedule - please see the attached schedule - SENIORS! - Please stop in and pick up scholarship letters/awards/diplomas during this time. Please enter the main entrance of the building...
Grades 9-11 School Material return schedule - please see the attached form - please return materials to the main entrance of the building...
Update regarding the FM Transmission of today's commencement - the FM channel will be 87.9!
LiveStream Information - Check out our Facebook Page “The Old Town High School” or @OTHSCoyotes - https://www.facebook.com/OTHSCoyotes
Or Log into our Zoom Live Stream Event “Old Town High School 2020 Commencement” – 500 attendee max (if you can’t get in then view the facebook live freed) https://maine.zoom.us/j/91681624573 or US: +16468769923 Webinar ID: 916 8162 4573
A friendly reminder from the OTHS Class of 2020 - Graduation Information and PSA's
https://youtu.be/s7gfrkzayjs
FINALLY - Sorry for the huge delay in this and it has been a huge struggle for many reasons, but without further ado the Class of 2020 Scholarship and Awards Ceremony! https://youtu.be/vuZ5z4iTldw
Tonight's presentation of the Class of 2020 Scholarship and Awards Ceremony will be delayed. There were issues with the live stream, so it is currently being recorded and will be available later this evening. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Here is the link to the 2020 Spring Academic Awards - We wish we could have done this in person, but we are so proud of all the accomplishments of our students. Please enjoy! https://youtu.be/W1KsJWsekAA
Class of 2020 - You have 3 more chances to drop off school materials (laptop, books, uniforms, etc.) to OTHS and pick up your graduation materials (cap/gown, graduation tickets, awards, etc.) - if you do not pick this up then you cannot participate in graduation on Friday.
Today's Senior Rec. - Nathaniel Young - a multi-sport, multi-season athlete for the Coyotes. Nathaniel is a participant in Baseball, Hockey, and Soccer. Nate has been an important part of both regional and state championship teams. Best of luck in the future!
