Athletic Events - Week of Dec. 10th
Class of 2019 - Project Grad needs your help! We have 2 fundraisers going on. The Calendar Raffle & A Shopping Spree @ Bell's IGA. We need seniors to sell tickets at the upcoming home basketball games. Please click the link below and sign up to help. https://goo.gl/n9S1hU
OT boys basketball on the road to MDI tonight losing a hard fought game - 72-66 - JV played a good game but walked away with a loss - 76-49 - Boys next game is the home opener on Tuesday, 12/11 5:30/7 v. ELL
OTO in action for the home opener against Brewer Hockey - OTO with the win 3-1 - JV with a tough game - 1-1 tie - next game is on Saturday, 12/15 home v. HH 2 PM
Just a reminder about the Project Grad fundraiser tomorrow! Please share and help us get the word out!
Boys and Girls swim opened the season tonight v. MDI - RESULTS - Girls OT 74, MDI 96 and Boys OT 63 MDI 99... Good opening meet for OT Swim - Swim Team home v. Carlisle on Friday Dec 14
Girls basketball on the road to MDI tonight, Varsity played a strong game losing 57-50, JV lost 34-17 - Girls play Dec. 12th home v. ELL
Good luck tonight to the UMaine Black Bears and specifically OT’s very own Coyote Alumni - Andre Miller # 82 - we are proud of you! Watch them on ESPN 2 v. Weber State
Opening Day for OTHS winter Athletics! Good luck to all the athletic programs
Please send in a non-perishable item and help out our key club!
Positive Post! Mrs. Culina’s Spanish 1 class completed “Soy una Estrella” project... these paragraphs are about who they are designed in a holiday spirit!
If you get a chance, congratulate Emily Ketch on signing her National Letter of Intent to Swim for University of Maine! We are proud of you and your accomplishments!
Congratulations to our OTHS football Seniors as they where recognized at the big 11 Football Banquet over the weekend. Dom Mitchell and Jared Spencer on being awarded $1000 dollar scholarships from the Coach Ken Libbey Memorial Scholarship Account.
These special students had a great time representing OTHS at the 2018 Student Council Leadership Conference!
The Old Town High School Jazz Ensemble rocking Minsky Hall at UMaine with world famous composer & 1984 Old Town High School graduate Craig Skeffington!
Athletic Events - Week of Dec. 3rd
FLASH SALE - just in time for the holidays - visit our Coyote Sideline Store!
Visit our Coyote Store and save - great Christmas list items for your Coyote Fan or School Community Member!
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/maine/oldtown/old-town-high-school
Tonight’s Girls Basketball game at Central is canceled, rescheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 28th at 5:30/7 PM
Attention Seniors - Important Reminders:
*Deadlines to sign up for the UMaine and Husson Application Reviews are this week.
*Project Graduation Lottery Frame tickets due by Friday 11/30. Winner will be drawn on Saturday, December 1st. Tickets can be picked up and returned to the main office at the high school.
*We need more recipes for the Friends of the Class of 2019 cook book. Please email them to karen.paradis@rsu34.org .
If you are watching the Macy’s Day Parade, keep and eye out for OTHS very own Emily Dunlap, she is again participating with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band
Today, November 20th, all after school activities are canceled due to weather, please drive careful...
OTHS Yearbook is looking at a pretty serious decrease in pages if we do not have parent ads sold by next Monday. You can sponsor a senior student page by completing the form found at the main office or on our website! Thank you for our support.
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Attention Seniors - Representatives from UMaine and Husson will be in the Guidance Office in December to do Application Reviews. This is a great opportunity to put a face to your application and possibly get a decision. Stop by the guidance office for more information.
Today, Friday November 16th - there is no school in RSU34 due to weather - stay safe
If you get a chance, vote for our very own Kendra Diaz as she works to earn the 2018 Eastern Maine Field Hockey Player of the Year - easternmainesports.com/2018/11/12/eastern-maine-sports-2018-field-hockey-player-of-the-year-voting/
Just a reminder, Winter Sports informational night tonight at 6 PM in MacKenzie Gym! Information for first year athletic participants and programs at OTHS.
Just a reminder - Parent/Teacher Conferences are Thursday 11/15 from 3 PM to 8 PM. If you haven't signed up yet, please go to www.ptcfast.com/schools/Old_Town_High_School
Need help? Call the main office at 827-3019 and they will assist you.
Just a reminder - there is a Project Graduation meeting on Sunday at 4pm at the Old Town Elks Club. Please join the effort - all are welcome!
Please come out and support our talented students!!!
It is time to schedule parent-teacher conferences. They will be held Thursday, November 15th from 3PM to 8 PM.
To sign up go to:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Old_Town_High_School
Positive Post - Mrs. Peterson’s AP art class, drawing prospective still pieces... the creative spaces develop inspiring minds to create amazing art! Thanks Mrs. Peterson for your supportive and loving art classes!
Reminder - The OT Athletic Department invites our community to come and celebrate our athletic teams at the 2018 Fall Athletic Banquet - 6 PM on Thursday Nov. 1st
Positive Post Tuesday - UTC student helping OTHS Softball on installing the new batting cage, while gaining on the job training... Learning communities helping each other!
OTHS Sideline store - November deals - great time to start holiday shopping! Visit https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/maine/oldtown/old-town-high-school for the latest gear!
Congratulations to the OTHS JMG hosting a very successful and interesting I & I Ceremony tonight - Congratulations on being a part of a national elite program of Career Leadership Services. Thank Mr. Dunlop on guest speaking tonight and your positive message.
The boys team finished the season with a 12th place finish today at the Class B State Meet, led by personal best times from Nick Letourneau and Philip Alyokhin.
Freshman Izabelle Trefts with a solid performance as the lone representative for the girls.
Good luck to the OT Boys Team and Girls Individual runners at the XC State meet at Belfast today... Run Strong!
Congratulations to all the members of the OTHS National Honor Society and the newly inducted members of the class of 2018.
Boys Soccer teams season ended today in the County v. #2 PI 4-0.... great season for the boys, they should be proud. Thank you to all the parents, players, senior players and coaches for the time and dedication to the program... until next year!
Can’t make it to PI today to watch the boys soccer team play? We have you covered, go to WHOU 100.1 FM site to watch the live stream or click the link.... https://whoufm.com/
History came alive today in the library with Mr. May's AP US History class. Well done!
Weekly Athletics
Senior parents... There is a Project Grad meeting today at 4 PM at the Elks Club. We will talk about upcoming fundraisers. The goal is to raise $10,000 for our seniors. Please come and help!
Football wrapped up the season with a loss down in Waterville today... we thank all the seniors for the years of service, that parents for the countless team dinners and support, and the coaches for the time put in.... until next year!
XC Update - The boys team finished 6th today + qualified for the state meet next week. Individually for the girls, Izabelle Trefts finished 14th + qualified for the state meet as an individual. Good luck to all the runner next Saturday!
Huge win for the OT Boys Soccer team - 2-0 v. Winslow - Coyotes move onto#2 PI on Tuesday, 5 PM at PI Middle School - Coyote Nation invading the county!
The things unseen, JROTC Drill teams are here every morning in the fall practicing for competitions at 6 AM till the start of school. Thank you for the dedication by the cadets, first sergeant and the parents to get them to practice everyday!
Come support the boys soccer team tonight 6 PM as they take on Winslow HS in a preliminary play in game... admission $5 Adult, $3 student
It’s Flashback Friday..... Who remembers this scene? The Old Town High School Band at the 1997 Inaugural Parade in Washington DC.
Great then, Great now.
We are So Proud of their long history of success! #BestBandInTheState
Final games for the JV Soccer program tonight v. JB - the coyotes braved the cold with the girls pulling away with a 1-0 victory, while the boys fell 6-3... thank you to the coaches, fans, and players for an exciting year!
Positive Post Thursday! When the temperature drops outside, move the PE inside and continue with the positive learning! Indoor soccer with a twist, add a little energy-ball action - thanks Mrs. Libbey and Mr. Cowan for the creativity!
Hey Old Town High School & Alumni - it's Throwback Thursday - how many people do you recognize in this picture? Those were the days!
OT Field Hockey season ended today at FA - 3-0 loss - thank you to the coaches, players, and fans for a great season! Coyotes Pride!
Senior Soccer games in the books, both team walk away with a tie, Boys 1-1, Girls 0-0... This ends the girls season - At this time boys are 7th in heal points, playing a Pre-lim game on Friday at 6 PM
2018-2019 OTHS Marching Band - Riverfest Marching Band Participation, thank you to the members
Tuesday night under the lights for OT boys and girls soccer - Perfect night for a soccer game - thank you to all the Senior members of the soccer program, the dedication has been special!
For a feel good story that features one of our own OTHS Alumni- Officer Gastia has received national recognition, is the police offer pictured with the little boy toward the end. He is doing awesome things in the community!!
https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/boy-lift-friends-chemo-treatment-58494366
Remind for Senior Soccer games tonight - we have a gate tonight as it is a night game - $5 adult $3 student - Good luck tonight Coyotes
Due to conflict and possible weather - JV Soccer has been pushed to Thursday - Girls at 3:30 PM and boys at 5 PM
Big shout out to our food service and the increase in yummy and unique food options being offered to our student body.... Thanks for your dedication and creativity!
Athletic Events - Oct 15th Week
Due to predicted weather tomorrow - MPA last playable day is Tuesday - we will move both Varsity Soccer Senior games to Tuesday - Boys at 5 PM and Girls at 7 PM - JV will play Wednesday Girls 3 PM - Boys 5 PM
Congratulations to Mr. Stan Peterson on winning the Those Who Care award - we thank him for his efforts in our community and time with our students at OTHS!
https://www.newscentermaine.com/mobile/article/news/outreach/2-those-who-care/2018-2-those-who-care-award-winner-stan-peterson/97-602953960
Golf Results - T Evans Shot a 112 and D. Street shot a 99 representing OTHS at the state competition... congratulations to both...
XC PVC Results:
Both teams finished 5th, and individually, top finishers for the boys were Nick Letourneau in 14th and Philip Alyokhin in 16th, and for the girls Audree O'Meara finished 10th and Izabelle Trefts finished 16th.
Big win for the OTHS Field Hockey team v. Erskine Academy - 1-0 win - Coyotes move on to FA on Tuesday at FA 3 PM - bus 1 PM
Good luck to all our athletes competing across Maine - XC in the county, FH at home, Golf individuals at Natanis... Make Coyote Nation Proud!
Friday Night Lights - OT Football v. Belfast - Senior Night - thank you Senior Football players and cheerleaders for your service to the program!
Field Hockey Update:
Field Hockey team has finished 7th in the MPA Heals - they have earned a Prelim game v. Erskine Acad (EA)
The game will be -
Saturday, October 13th at 11 AM - come to support your Coyotes in pursuit to a Regional Championship...
Just a reminder that permission slips for the Thomas College Field trip are due Friday 10/12 and permission slips for the UMFK field trip are due Friday 10/19. This is open to juniors and seniors.
Tough loss for the OT FH 1-0 v JB - this (as it stands now) puts OTFH in 7th, playing 10 (Erskine Acad) on Saturday, time TBA... More information to come... JV with a good 1-0 win against JB
In case you have not heard, RSU 34 and associated schools have a new website - this modern, easy to use website is full of information regarding our district and schools - please start to move to use our new site - https://www.rsu34.org/o/oths
Interested in ordering a 2019 Old Town High School yearbook? Here is the order form: http://5il.co/58c7
A couple of tough games last night at Brewer... Boys Varsity soccer came away with a 3-1 victory, while the girls fell to the Witches with a 4-0 loss.... both teams are hanging in for post season action at this point, but we have some games left on the schedule...
Wednesday's Testing Schedule. All students in grades 9 - 11 need to be at school by 8 AM. Students will not be allowed in to a testing rooms after testing has started. There is no make up for the PSAT.
Seniors have an optional college application session (see schedule).
Saturday OT XC Action - the boys finished 2nd at the Orono Invitational, the girls again did not have enough finishers to have a team score. Individually, Nick Letourneau finished 5th and Philip Alyokhin finished 7th, Audree O'Meara finished 5th and Izabelle Trefts finished 6th.
OT girls soccer in action v. FA today, girls battled hard but lost 5-2, this moves the Coyotes to 1-8-3, 14th place for heal points.... Next game is tomorrow, Varsity, at Brewer 7 PM
Athletics for the week of Oct 8th
Calling all OTHS friends and family!!! We had our first project graduation meeting tonight and have our first fundraiser to accomplish!! We are putting together a cookbook of recipes from friends and family to be sold to help raise money for the class of 2019 project graduation. We need to have this put together by the beginning of November so please find an awesome recipe for a main dish, dessert, sides, soups, salads,etc. Please email- kparadis70@gmail.com
THANK YOU!!!
Attention OTHS Senior Parents!
There will be a Project Graduation planning meeting this afternoon at 4pm at the OT Elks Club. This is the opening meeting for this year. It takes many hands to create this amazing event for our seniors.
We’d love to see you there!
Juniors & Seniors - We are visiting 2 Colleges in the Month of October. Thomas College on 10/17 and Univ. of Maine at Farmington on 10/23. See Ms. Dow in Rm 103 for permission slips and more information.
OT field hockey playing the Lynx of MA tonight... The team is coming home with a 4-0 win for the Coyotes... Coyotes play next at Hermon, Friday October 5th - 4 PM
Girls Varsity soccer in action tonight v. Orono.... Girls played a tough game on a wet Victory Field - ending in a 0-0 draw... Varsity soccer is off to the county tomorrow, bus at 12:30 PM
Due to the lack of officials and the MPA next playable date rule, OT Field Hockey will now play Friday, Oct 5th at 4 PM at Hermon, Bus 2:20 PM
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Athletic Update:
OT Field Hockey is canceled today, 10/2, they are rescheduled for tomorrow, 10/3 at 4 PM at Hermon. Bus 2:20 PM
Athletic Update:
Girls Soccer is canceled today, 10/2 - Varsity is rescheduled for Wed. 10/3 at 4 PM - JV is rescheduled for Fri. 10/5 at 4 PM
Just a reminder to our fans, night games at Victory field have a gate assigned to them - $5 dollars for adults $3 dollars for students
Seniors - There are a couple of important dates this week...
Monday 10/1 - FAFSA opens for 2019 - 20 school year
Friday 10/5 - November SAT Registration Deadline
Sunday 10/7 - Project Grad Parent Meeting
Stop by the Guidance office with Questions!
OTHS School community would like to thank our OT community, athletic family, parents/guardians, and student body for a great Riverfest Weekend full of fun and entertaining events... 354 more days till next year!
OT Golf up at the PVC’s today at Jato... Team shot a 266, missing the qualifying team score by 3 strokes... Dylan Street and Tanner Evans both qualified for the Class B states at Natanis Oct. 13th
Class of 2019 - Here is a great resource for applying to College Early Action. Please stop in the Guidance office if you have questions!
https://goo.gl/niUj1G
Remember - we are mobile now - download the new RSU34 app and keep informed on district and building level information.... Remember to enable notifications!
Beginning on Monday morning, September 24th - all parent pick up and drop off traffic between the hours of 7am to 8am and 2pm to 3pm - will need to drive to the back of the building. Only bus traffic will be allowed in the front loop from 7am to 8am and 2pm to 3pm.
Drop offs or pick ups that happen outside those two hours - may happen in the front of the building.
Senior Meet for the OT XC Team this weekend, Boys team finished 8th, top finishers for OT N. Letourneau and A. O’Meara - next meet is the Festival of Champions on Sat. Sept. 29th
Athletics for Sept 24th
The College Fair at UMaine is Monday, 9/24 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM and Tuesday, 9/25 from 9AM - 11AM. Juniors and seniors who wish to attend the college fair on the 25th need to turn in permission slips by the end of the day Friday 9/21. Lunch is included.
Homecoming Spirit Week!
Practice Update!
B Var Soccer Only - 3:30-5 LMS, G Var Soccer Only - 3-5 LMS, Field Hockey no practice - team meeting at 2:45 PM rm 113, Golf no practice, - team picture, Football is as scheduled, XC practice after team pictures, Cheer no practice, team pictures.
OT Field Hockey is canceled today due to weather, the makeup date will be Sept. 17 - 4 PM - Bus 2 PM
Fall pictures for the athletic programs are this week... Remember your forms and payment for your picture day. Schedule is in the weekly athletic schedule or on the webpage!
Laptops are ready to go day one for all student who turn in their paperwork and fee. Laptop permission can be done using the standard papers or using our on-line form. Payments by either check or cash will need to be turned into the guidance office. (made out to RSU#34)
Paper forms: goo.gl/wPAERL or at the high school, electronic form: goo.gl/icZPbM