
Any juniors interested in taking the SAT MUST sign up by April 8 through their College Board Account.Test Date is Saturday May 8 from 7:30 AM to 12:30(ish) PM. Cost of the SAT is $52. Students who have a financial impact can email your school counselor for a fee waiver. *Do not sign up for the Essay*

Congratulations to the following students on achieving awards at the 2021 Science Fair - Physics/Energy - 1st Place Mia Smith, Enviro Science - 1st place Miranda LeClair, Data Science - 1st place - Madyson Redding, Eliza McPhee NOAA Taking Pulse of the Planet Award, Miranda LeClair Stockholm Jr. Water Prize, Miranda LeClair Association for Women Geoscientists Award! Congrats Ladies

Spring Schedules have been updated and are available for the season - keep in mind these are subject to change and will be updated when changes occur - https://www.rsu34.org/o/oths/browse/45285

Here are the livestream links for this week: Reminder - follow our Coyote Events Network on YouTube for all the up to date Livestreams!
OT Women's banquet - https://youtu.be/ZYHhliMLVbE
OT Men's Swim banquet - https://youtu.be/KU2HCjyxZ8w
Unified Week 2 Competition - https://youtu.be/wtveUEc7yZs

Spring Sports Update: Starting Monday, March 29th:Changes due to Forecasted Weather on Monday
Outdoor Track and Field – 3:30 PM meeting in the Cafe
Men’s/Women’s Tennis – 4:30 PM in Mackenzie Gym
Baseball Arm Conditioning – 5:30 PM in Mackenzie Gym
Softball Arm Conditioning – 6:30 PM in Mackenzie Gym
Baseball/Softball will be holding tryouts on Thursday, April 1st, and Friday, April 2nd

Senior Families
It is time to start thinking about the senior slideshow!
These photos can be from all ages. They can be individual or group photos. Please send photos to Christina Turner by April 30th. If you have any questions, please email christina.turner@rsu34.org

Spring Sports Update: Starting Monday, March 29th:
Outdoor Track and Field – 3:30 PM practice Victory Field Track
Men’s/Women’s Tennis – 3:30 PM on the Courts of OTHS
Softball Arm Conditioning – 3:30 PM on Victory Softball Field
Baseball Arm Conditioning – 3:30 PM on Victory Baseball Field
Baseball/Softball will be holding tryouts on Thursday, April 1st, and Friday, April 2nd - this is a change in previous communication
Mackenzie Gym will be used if the weather becomes a factor

Banquet Streaming information for this Week....
OT Men’s Basketball Banquet Link - https://youtu.be/xju5ep6dTkE
OT Cheer Banquet Link - https://youtu.be/DL2ooro1Hq8

Friday, March 19th is a school day for RSU #34 (Alton, Bradley, and Old Town). Here's a link to the current 2020-21 calendar: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/871751/2020-21_Student_Calendar_Revised.pdf

Here is the link for the OTHS Indoor Track Awards Banquet - This is for our virtual fans and parents - https://youtu.be/pqGdzmw_s1U - live at 6 PM

Spring Sports Season Update - To be very direct, a lot of answers are still needed and will be provided when they are known, until then, lets get an idea of who is wanting to participate - Student Athletes, please fill out the Spring Sports Sign-Up Form so that Coaches can start communication. https://forms.gle/HTx7ZtBju95cLnUE6

Virtual College Admissions Visits
The Colleges that are scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th are:
9am University of Maine at Augusta
https://maine.zoom.us/j/89254621054?pwd=a1hSRnhKZ2tjVG9EOTlqZTB6QXZWdz09
10am University of Maine at Presque Isle
https://maine.zoom.us/j/89951499639
11am Lasell University (Newton, MA)
https://lasell.zoom.us/u/aiQDJVgKg
2pm Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach, FL)
https://erau.zoom.us/j/95902016646
Please join the zoom by the meeting time so no one interrupts the counselor's presentation. If you have any questions about any of these virtual visits or any of the Colleges that are scheduled, please contact Ms. Dow at amy.dow@rsu34.org or 827-3910, ext. 2204.

OTHS Women's Basketball advance to the Quarterfinals tonight with a 60-30 win over Foxcroft Academy - Women will play Ellsworth at 6:45 PM on Friday, March 5th - Tonight also marked the 9th time in OTHS History that a basketball player scored 1000 points - Congratulations Hannah Richards on achieving this and welcome to the OTHS1000-point club!

LifeTouch will be here to do school pictures on Friday, March 5th, and Monday, March 8th. We have physical picture forms available for students to pick up in the main office, OR you can order online at: www.mylifetouch.com Picture Day ID is EVTKRHZ3D

The EMITL Championship Series came to an end tonight with the Girls Standing Broad Jump and 5 Stride Championship Meets held at Bangor High School. The Old Town girls got great performances from senior Tiffany Yanush with a 4th place finish and a personal best jump of 38' 3.75" in the 5 Stride and sophomore Grace Willey with a 4th place finish and a personal best jump of 7' 8.75" in the Standing Broad Jump, she also placed 8th in the 5 Stride with a personal best! Congrats to both!

Livestream of the Senior Recognition Ceremonies will be on NFHS for free - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/old-town-high-school-old-town-me - backup stream will be on CEN on YouTube

Basketball in the last regular season game tonight vs cross/down river rival Orono! Men on the road with some exciting games - JV 52-48 loss, Varsity with a 66-58 loss - Women at home, Senior game tonight for the lady coyotes - both teams played great - JV with a 64-21 win, Varsity Girls with a 71-19 win - Post season schedule will be available once stats and games are complete this weekend!

In the second day of the EMITL Championship Series, the Girls and Boys Indoor Track teams had 4 boys, this afternoon and 5 girls, this evening compete at the High Jump Championships
in Brewer.
For the girls, congratulations to sophomores Grace Willey, who was the individual champion with a jump of 5' and Myah Worster, who was the individual co-runner-up with a personal best jump of 4' 10"!
Leading the way for boys team earlier in the day was senior Nathan Regan who placed 7th.

The Girls and Boys Indoor Track teams had 4 girls and 5 boys represent OTHS tonight at the EMITL Shot Put Championships in Brewer. Leading the way were junior Chelsey Cote with a 4th place finish and a personal best throw of 31' 0.75" for the girls and senior Duane Tibbetts with a 5th place finish for the boys!

Voices of Women: Empowerment through Sports - Careers in Sports Panel TOMORROW - February 25th from 6:30-8:00
Engineering Expo http://www.engineeringme.com/
THIS SATURDAY! February 27th from 9:00-2:00
NEACAC College Fairs https://www.neacac.org/virtual-spring-college-fair-student---school-counselor-registration-2021
Tuesday, February 23rd from 6-7:30
Sunday, March 14th from 1-3:00
Wednesday, April 14th from 7-8:30
Sunday, May 16th from 1-3:00
NACAC College Fairs https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/counselor-resources/
Sunday, February 28th from 1:00-7:00
Sunday, March 21st from 1:00-7:00
Saturday, April 10th from 3:00-700
Tuesday, April 20th from 3:00-7:00
Sunday, May 2nd from 1:00-7:00
STEM NACAC College Fair and workshops: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/80/exhibitors
Sunday, March 7th from 1:00-5:00
Performing & Visual Arts NACAC Fair and workshops: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/83/exhibitors
Tuesday, March 16th from 4:00-8:00
Maine Virtual College Fair series: On Track for College https://www.maine.edu/ontrack/
February 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7, 14. 17

The Colleges that are scheduled for Wednesday, February 22nd are:
9am United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD)
https://meet.google.com/kjs-gvur-bfs?hs=122&authuser=0
10am Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania (Exton, PA)
https://uti.zoom.us/j/8891119231?pwd=azd6b2xjcHBSY3ZKMFpnM3FyTkxXUT09
1pm University of Maine at Machias
https://maine.zoom.us/j/8143755459
Please join the zoom by the meeting time so no one interrupts the counselor's presentation. If you have any questions about any of these virtual visits or any of the Colleges that are scheduled, please contact Ms. Dow at amy.dow@rsu34.org or 827-3910, ext. 2204.

JROTC scores a 99/100 on JPA review - Every 3 years JROTC program receives an accreditation inspection from the folks at Ft Dix, NJ. Our inspection was last Tuesday, but the work began three years ago and was in full swing since September. They had to record their Color Guard and Drill routines for review, and over 300 documents were uploaded for the inspector to review prior and prepare questions. Last Tuesday the cadets conducted 2 presentations virtually as well as multiple Portfolio Interviews.

2nd Quarter Honor Roll - also please add legendary Colby Folsom to the honor roll list, college classes and grades came in a little later then expected and we missed him, again!
https://bangordailynews.com/2021/02/10/bdn-maine/old-town-high-school-quarter-2-honor-roll/

It is our time again to support our Basketball teams with the support for Coaches vs. Cancer - supporting the American Cancer Society - This year is a little different in case you did not know, so we have brought our quest to support virtual. You can show your support by donating to the OTHS Coaches vs. Cancer Page: https://pledgeit.org/cvc21-old-town-high-school-me . You can also order your Coaches vs. Cancer shirts and lanyards using the Online order form link: https://forms.gle/cCt9wMh7W3eeH65i8
Thank you everyone for the support and for making this event special for our athletes and school community!

Join us live for the Academic Breakfast for learning pod Thur/Fri students - https://youtu.be/Q_GrS9HAQV4

Are you looking for a local game to watch or hoping to find the Coyotes on the road - here is a link to all the live-streaming information around our area - https://docs.google.com/document/d/16MsPP72oe7R9J62YVE7L6-fCLIQWGptnUNs337kZgB0/edit?usp=sharing

Link for the virtual livestream of the Academic Breakfast for Mon/Tue Learning Pod - https://youtu.be/K9L6u4AMjgw

Attention OTHS Students - One-Act Auditions virtually tomorrow night (Tuesday January 26th), at 6pm. Here is the link for anyone interested:
https://meet.google.com/lookup/ccjttclm2w?authuser=0&hs=179
Any and ALL students are welcome, the link to the ‘theater’ google classroom ‘meet’, so even if a student can NOT make this first night, they would be MORE than welcome to join later.

Senior Parent ads/dedications are due for the yearbook by 2/11/21 - If you have any questions regarding this, please contact Mrs. Turner (christina.turner@rsu34.org)

In an effort to support our students and staff with the transition between semesters, Friday, January 22nd will be an all-virtual day for student learning and wrap up for the Fall Semester Classes. This remains an in-person learning day for UTC students in the AM/PM. We will follow the normal Wednesday bell schedule for this remote learning day.

OTHS is looking to update the Alumni Database - please share and fill out to join this growing network of OTHS Alumni!
https://forms.gle/aMuPkGR93EW4N1298

Winter Sports Schedule are available - what sports that currently have a schedule are posted - https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-oths/browse/41940 - keep in mind that these will change often due to many factors.

Streaming Services: OTHS athletics has partnered with NFHS this sports season to livestream all events in Mackenzie Gymnasium. Check out our school page on the NFHS Network - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/old-town-high-school-old-town-me, this is a paid subscription service that includes the ability to watch the Coyotes on the road at other school programs. Athletics that are located at different athletic venues will be broadcast on the Coyote Sports Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CoyoteSportsEventsProgramingNetwork

Welcome Back from Vacation, we hope everyone had a relaxing break and are ready to hit the ground running in 2021! Couple reminders, masks are still a requirement, we open our doors at 7:45am, we will health screen everyone coming in the building, and most of all we look forward to seeing everyone! Welcome back COYOTE NATION!

JROTC Awards and Recognition Ceremony will be live at 4:30 PM from the Coyote Cafe' - Parents/Guardians and Fans of the OT JROTC can watch live on the Coyote Events Broadcast - https://youtu.be/pS2ilqlWuyM

Old Town Girls’ Basketball Gives Back - with the season starting so late, the girls have not been able to hold their holiday fundraisers - but it did not stop them from getting together virtually and sponsoring 4 families this holiday season - Spreading the holiday joy for our community as "We are all in this together!"

Some update and additions to our Honor Roll List - as we work through IC Covid times, we apologize for missing these students and not getting the credit and publications they deserve - so here are our additions - Cameron Avery Changed from High Honors to Highest Honors, Jacob Corson- Honors, Lexus Marsh - Honors, Matt Preble – Changed from Honor to High Honors, Meghan Small –Changed from Honors to High Honors , and Shawn Hoogterp – Add Honors

Coyotes in the News! A news story that was aired in Worcester, Mass today about some work being done with our Alt Ed students around Covid and mindset.OTHS very own K. Burns did a great job chatting with the reporters and identifying the good work going on from OTHS staff and learning community!
https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/human-interest/2020/12/08/high-schoolers-life-coach-worcester

NHS Induction Ceremony live at 7 PM - please enjoy at home via the Coyote Events Network - https://youtu.be/2XnFAIzgg7o

During these tough times, we find light at any tunnel to be very bright and cheerful - With that being said, OTHS is happy to share that 359 Students at OTHS earned honors for the Q1 grading period. This is increased by 44 students from this grading point last year. We also need to add the one student who did not get listed, the famous golfing legend, Mr. Colby Folsom! https://bangordailynews.com/2020/12/07/bdn-maine/old-town-high-school-quarter-1-honor-roll/

Mon. Dec. 7th, is 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. On Mon. morning OT JROTC cadets are going to raise the flag at 7:48, the time the attack commenced. Once the flag is raised, Cadets will ring the bell in front of the flagpole 2,403 times representing each life lost during the attack. JROTC will divide the participating cadets into four groups, representing the four battleships lost that day.

Early Holiday Shopping Deal
Promotion: 20 Off Catalog, Free Freight
Valid: 11/24/2020 - 12/3/2020
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Just use the link below any time during the validity period!
http://www.bsnsports.com/?utm_source=rep&flyercode=2020COYOTES
Discount applies to full catalog price. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Cannot be combined with a My Team Shop purchase. Items do not include team logo decoration.

As we end this week, it is with great pride and pleasure that Mrs. Turner and Ms. Davis get to announce that OTHS has TWO students who will be serving on the Maine Association of Student Council’s Executive Committee. OT has a long legacy of students serving on this board, and we so proud of the two young ladies who ran and WON this year.
Ellie Curtis who will serve as MASC Vice President
Avery Ell who will serve this year as MASC President Elect and next year as MASC President!!

XC OT Banquet - Live at 6 PM - livestream for OTXC fans and Supporters! https://youtu.be/OOmBtiOOaho

Women's Soccer Banquet - Live at 6 PM - Watch it on the Coyote Events Network - https://youtu.be/fDMQgBaWhck

BSN is offering a winter shoe and equipment site for our community - Shipping right to your house and a chance to shop safely from home! - check it out - https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/aoGUesAxcM

With the update from the MPA regarding winter sports for the 20-21 season - here is our virtual sign up - please take a minute and sign up for your interest and sport -https://forms.gle/MZA442G8Ypk5Fyv16

Cadets of the Coyote Battalion continued to physically challenge themselves with the next installment of the Coyote Challenge. On Nov. 6th they participated in a 5K ruck march. Cadets were given a 20-30lb rucksack and a time limit of 50 minutes to complete the task. Eight cadets took advantage of the weather and met on the Victory Field track that morning. Prior to the start of the 5K, cadets discussed a brief history of Veterans Day, and a Color Guard raised the flag at the Old Town High School Athletic Complex to honor Veterans past and present.

OTHS Football 🏈 live tonight - JV/Lineman Half Field game 4:30 PM and Varsity Skills at 6 PM on Victory Filed v. HERMON - last game of the year! http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

New Link for OTHS Golf Banquet - please watch live and share in these accomplishments - https://youtu.be/tBh8dkxiEaA

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the nation. The Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. OTHS is proud to announce Tanner Evans has earned this honor and will move to the National level for evaluation.

Please take a moment to participate in the Old Town Area Recreation Survey 2020 - data gathered from this survey will help to benefit programming for our communities in the coming years - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W6VPQSL

Live today - 🏑 OTFH v. Hermon at 3:30 PM, JV after - OT Football 🏈 live at 6 PM v. Bucksport - as a reminder, my data is low and this may impact streaming - I do not have a fix for this and I am doing my best.... https://othscoyotes.mylivegame.com/

Congratulations to the OTHS JROTC Program on earning Honor Unit with Distinction for the 14th year straight! The program is assessed in the following in community/school support, competitive events, Cadet developed/leading of professional briefings, and administrative procedures, scoring above the 95th percentile. Of the 5 in JROTC Programs in Maine, only 2 are currently Honor Units with Distinction! Nice Work! #coyotepride

OT JV Boys in action v. JB - live at 4 PM - Varsity Girls live in action v. Penquis at 6 PM - http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com - Please be advised, I am getting to my data max and streaming may lag, I have no fix for this issue at this time and I apologize.

This week, we have a very busy Wednesday with virtual Admissions meetings scheduled all day! The Colleges that are scheduled for Wednesday, the 28th are:
9am University of Maine Orono - meet.google.com/gmc-dmig-aox
10am University of Southern Maine (Gorham/Portland, ME) - https://maine.zoom.us/j/84385150328
11am Colby-Sawyer College (New London, NH) - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83356370467?pwd=MldVWnF1YXlCNytzeTI0bU16dTZHUT09
12pm St. Thomas University (Fredericton, N.B. Canada) - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83470146599
1pm Colby College (Waterville, ME) - https://admissions.colby.edu/register/?id=5b7bab24-c479-4568-9f18-ea1dd2f101bd
2pm St. Joseph's College (Standish, ME) - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86726288913?pwd=RS9tb3B4VVdDRDE0K3BhdG5sRmdYZz09

Due to multiple events and a lack of technology to cover - we will stream the Varsity FH game at 3:30 PM and Stream the Varsity Soccer game at 6 PM - apologies for the inconvenience, but we would rather get the games in then not play! http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

Full Day of Soccer ⚽️ at Victory Field - Boys JV at 10 AM/Varsity 12 PM - Girls JV at 2:30 PM/ Varsity at 4:30 PM - All v the Hawks and available to see at http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

OT Football 🏈 v Brewer - Live at 4:45 PM JV/Line Game - Varsity Game at 6 PM - watch it http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

OTFH 🏑 today v. Orono at Victory Field - live at 3:30 PM - JV to follow - http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

OT Boys Soccer ⚽️ Live at Victory Field - OT v. Brewer 4 PM JV/ 6 PM Varsity - http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

Awesome Coyote Moment - Kaymi Hunt has another round of hats complete and wants to continue her donation to the community after her donations to OTES Students and Cancer Care of Maine. She has carefully considered what speaks to her values and she has chosen the Shaw House in Bangor. She is deeply troubled by homeless youth in a pandemic. Her choices are entirely her own. - Great work Kaymi and way to represent Coyote Nation with pride!

Math Help is Here! OTHS staff member will be available Tue and Thur from 6 - 9 PM for help - email OTHSmathhelp@rsu34.org from your OTHS account to reserve your spot.

OT Boys Soccer v. HA at Victory Fields - 4 PM JV/6 PM Varsity - see it live http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

OTHS is lucky to have unique and exciting learning adventures with our talented Science Department - Mr. Ploch's Bio classes exploring microscope images from vernal pool in woods beyond the FH field, leaf chromatography shows pigments in green leaf vs leaf changing colors, the tupperware containers housed pill bugs for about a month with an experimental design lab, great work from our OTHS Scientist!

Boys Soccer ⚽️ live from Victory Field v JB - live at 6 PM - watch it http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

Field Hockey 🏑 v. Bangor - live at 3:30 PM at the windy Victory Field Complex - watch it at http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

Today’s Girls Soccer v JB - Live Streamed with JV at 4 PM and Varsity at 6 PM - http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

OT XC live at Noon - watch at two locations with the OT livestreams - start/finish live on http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com
and
Course turn and finish stretch - https://www.youtube.com/c/CoyoteSportsEventsProgramingNetwork

OT Football Senior Night v Dexter - watch it live 5 PM JV/Linemen and 6 PM Varsity - http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

New revised Honors & STEM Leaders Diploma Sites - Fresh with new information & guidance for any OTHS wishing to take on this advanced diploma -
https://sites.google.com/rsu34.k12.me.us/stem-leaders-diploma/home
or
https://sites.google.com/rsu34.k12.me.us/honorsdiploma/home

OTHS Women’s Soccer in action v Bangor live today - JV 4 PM/Varsity 6 PM - http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

OTHS JROTC was not able to do a proper change of command ceremony last May. This evening OTHS JROTC will conduct a streamlined Assumption of Command Ceremony. If you are interested you may view it live at 6PM from our CSEPN youtube page - https://youtu.be/HO0R6-580SI

Live from the Class B Golf Regional qualifier - live from Hermon Meadows CC - https://youtu.be/JfSrMJWNPws

OTFH in action v. H.A. - watch it live at https://othscoyotes.mylivegame.com - Varsity at 3:30 PM - JV to follow

We had 13 cadets join us this morning for the Coyote version of the Mogadishu Mile, commemorating the 27th anniversary of Operation Gothic Serpent aka "Blackhawk Down". The effort of this group and the commitment to show up at 6:30AM was impressive. Mr. Murphy represented the Coast Guard well, and Mr. May held his own for a Cav Trooper. JROTC appreciates the support from our OTHS staff!

Last day to sign up for the Oct 14th PSAT is Friday 10/2. If you already filled out the form - you are all set. If you would like to sign up please visit:
https://tinyurl.com/OT-PSAT2020

OT Men’s Soccer v. Orono - Live at http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com
JV 4 PM
Varsity 6 PM - Senior Game Tonight

Due to the weather that is coming in this afternoon and night and the senior night for the boys soccer team - we have changed the following - Home games are canceled tonight for boys soccer.
Boys JV @ JB - Dorthy Dix Field - 9 AM - Bus 8 AM
Girls Varsity @ JB - DD Field - 11 AM - Bus 10 AM
Girls JV @ JB - DD Field - 1 PM - Bus 10 AM
Boys JV v. Orono - Victory Field - 4 PM
Boys Varsity v. Orono - Senior Game - Victory Field - 6 PM

Watch OTHS v. Orono Girls Soccer - JV at 4 PM - Varsity Senior Game at 6 PM
http://OTHSCoyotes.mylivegame.com

Our School-Community Coordinator, Jenn Goodwin, is available to put together food boxes for RSU #34 families. These boxes contain food from our Resource Center and Good Shepard Food Bank and can include fresh produce and meat. They are available the OTHS food pickup tent from 9:30-10:30 AM each Wednesday. Please reach out to Jenn at (207) 370-8564 if your family could use this assistance.

OT Football in action tonight v. JB - JV/Lineman game ended in a 6-6 draw - Varsity opened the season with a 12-7 win v. The Crusaders... Thank you to the volunteers, coach’s, players, and community for respecting the direction to make this happen - we will continue to work the make the live stream better as well, first go around with an independent system and operator...

Due to lifetouch not offering school pictures this fall, we have come up with an alternative to filling our student sections with school photos - Introducing the selfie yearbook photo challenge - rules are attached and email/share all pictures with christina.turner@rsu34.org

Fall Sports Athletic Schedules are Available!
https://www.rsu34.org/o/oths/browse/41939
or search the OTHS Website - Menu - Documents - OTHS Athletic Schedules

PSAT testing 10/14/2020
OTHS will host the Oct. 14th PSAT admin. for students in 9-11. New this year – students will need to sign up in advance to take the test. There is no cost to take the PSAT and students must sign up by Oct. 2nd. The test will run from 8:30 to 12:30. Students should be at the OTHS by 8:15 to get to their testing rooms. Please indicate on the sign up form if you need transportation. Please reach out to Mrs. Ketch if you have questions (amy.ketch@rsu34.org). To sign up go to: https://tinyurl.com/OT-PSAT2020

Senior Parent Night
The guidance staff will be hosting a senior parent night to go over the process of applying to college. Please see the following link for more information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m2ASWPpU9mrxYcVriX2Pm5JXcFA4albKR7zD5pJlONs/edit?usp=sharing

Morning Update 991.... Almost to our goal but still have 8 to go.... calling all friends, family, surrounding communities, and Coyote Nation! 1000 subscriber wins an OT Fan Pack from OT Athletics +recommend the 1000 subscriber, you win one as well! Let’s get it done! Subscribe please! https://www.youtube.com/c/coyotesportseventsprogramingnetwork

Morning Update 922.... Almost to our goal but still have 78 to go.... calling all friends, family, surrounding communities, and Coyote Nation! 1000 subscriber wins an OT Fan Pack from OT Athletics, and if you recommended the 1000 subscriber, you win one as well! Let’s get it done! Subscribe please! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7MsAYDCqWiKtAmAX-nocw

Bedtime Update - 808.... Almost to our goal but still have 192 to go.... calling all friends, family, surrounding communities, and Coyote Nation! 1000 subscriber wins an OT Fan Pack from OT Athletics Let’s get it done! Subscribe please! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7MsAYDCqWiKtAmAX-nocw

Dinner update - 725.... some progress but still have 275 to go.... calling all friends, family, surrounding communities, and Coyote Nation! Let’s get it done! Subscribe please! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7MsAYDCqWiKtAmAX-nocw

Midday update - 638.... good progress but still have 362 to go.... calling all friends, family, surrounding communities, and Coyote Nation! Let’s get it done! Subscribe please! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7MsAYDCqWiKtAmAX-nocw

We gained 530 subscribers in 1 day - great work from our Coyote Nation and communities- need to get 465 more to reach our goal! Let’s see if we can do it - share the need, go for the final push! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7MsAYDCqWiKtAmAX-nocw

Local push for local support with live-streaming events this fall - help out our community and the surrounding sports/school community’s- https://wdea.am/local-high-schools-need-your-help/?trackback=fbshare_mobile&fbclid=IwAR2UwsmuUb8dHHZm2OsCVx9lFVWfLP3oOvWoAfOCK0FvfKKen6TFv198fpk

Come on Coyote nation... last checked we went from 5 to 210... still have 790 to go... calling all Alumni, Community members, students, and staff - Subscribe to OTHS YouTube page so we can livestream through YouTube for school events! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7MsAYDCqWiKtAmAX-nocw

⚠️URGENT⚠️
over the summer, @youtube changed their policies on “going live.”
In order to “GO LIVE”, channels need 1000+ subscribers to their page. - How can you help!
GO SUBSCRIBE TO “OTHS School Channel” on YouTube.com so we can utilize this 🆓 platform to stream OTHS Event!
as we emerge post-Covid, we will continue to find ways to bring our product to your homes through this platform. For now, this is essential!
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Fall Sports Informational Video - all fall sports participants please view - Parents/Guardians please make sure that you view this as well - Season starts on Monday - get ready Coyote Nation! - https://youtu.be/3FybDzNxg2Q

With the MPA announcement yesterday, OTHS will be moving forward with all Fall Sports, supported by the MPA Interscholastic Competition. Soccer, Golf, Fall Cheer, Field Hockey, and XC will move forward with modifications. Football will look at a little different for OTHS this season, with more information to come. We do not have schedules, we do not have answers to some specific sports questions, and we do not have direction regarding fans. We will be implementing plans ASAP when guidance and answers become available. Sports tryouts will occur starting Monday, Sept. 14th - more information to come regarding this schedule. LET's PLAY SPORTS COYOTE NATION!

Clarification regarding "gaiters": (please keep in mind that information is ever changing, we update and change with it, this is an important mindset to follow as we move forward in this school year)
RSU #34 relies on the guidance of expert organizations such as the CDC. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others. Many staff and students ask about the effectiveness and allowability of “gaiters” as an alternative to traditional face masks; gaiters have received quite a bit of attention in the media lately.
The current CDC guidance is to choose masks that:
*have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric
*completely cover your nose and mouth
*fit snugly against the sides of your face and don’t have gaps
*do NOT have exhalation valves or vents which allow virus particles to escape
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html
There are many types of gaiters. If a gaiter meets all of the above criteria, it may be used in RSU #34 under the current guidance. If your gaiter does not meet all of the above criteria, please choose a mask that does, or we can provide a disposable mask. With questions, please contact your school nurse or school administrator.

As of 8/30/2020, the CDC states that evaluation of gaiters is on-going but effectiveness is unknown at this time. Thus, we ask students and staff to wear masks that are known to be effective at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Per the CDC, these should have two or more layers of breathable fabric, completely cover your nose and mouth, and fit snugly against the sides of your face without any gaps. If students or staff do not have a mask / face covering that meets those criteria, we will provide a disposable mask. We will continue to follow the emerging requirements, guidance, and research, and adjust what we do in schools based on that.

Attention fall sport athletes - please fill out the fall sports sign-up Google Form - this information will allow us to get numbers for programs and allow us to communicate sports related information for the possible coming season. https://forms.gle/KDxSbAFCDdEv9Bym6

We have sent an email to all students in grades 10 - 12 AND any parent emails from last year. Our system will not update to the new students until we are live. I've posted the link to the 8/4 and 8/14 emails below.
8/14 Email
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DHu6zJBsQztDKzp_YcAny2dQWO9THiGMeH4Z2NAlAQo/edit?usp=sharing
8/4 Email
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kswVmHaivpbgLMG35jICwcv2G3RnzbMCizNn_9IkXng/edit?usp=sharing

Sideline Store for OTHS is having its annual back to school sale - check it out - https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/maine/oldtown/old-town-high-school

Required parent form for RSU #34 students - Fall 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians of RSU #34 Children,
Our district has put together a form through which parents/guardians will inform the schools of their family’s plans and needs for the upcoming start to the school year. Please submit one form per RSU #34 student in order for us to coordinate family plans PreK-12. We estimate this form will take no more than 5 minutes per student to complete. Please submit this form as soon as possible and no later than Friday, July 31st.
You can watch the presentation of our planning to the School Board here: https://www.rsu34.org/article/272060?org=rsu-34
RSU #34 anticipates needing to move flexibly between three “lanes” in 2020-2021, depending on things such as community transmission rates of the novel coronavirus and the rates of student and staff illnesses with symptoms similar to COVID-19. These lanes are: fully remote learning, a combination of in-person and remote learning, and in-person learning five days per week. Families that wish to participate remotely all year long may do so. More details and background about the district’s plan can be found here (tinyurl.com/y9o23gmk).
Here is the link to the form: https://forms.gle/qzbHRsjgZQuNAkuNA
Any questions should be directed to the building principal of your student. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We thank you for your hard work, patience, and community spirit supporting our children throughout the pandemic.
Sincerely,
RSU #34 Planning Team

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.

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

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...

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

Attention Class of 2020 - Community and Parents - Below is the link you can share with the public. It is a pre-released album. The community can add their email, notified once the album is fully released and items are ready for purchase. https://nicolehoganphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/12179960

1 DAY Left to order - all orders will be mailed to your house... Support the "Through This Together" Campaign for our school community! Get your team gear at the 2020 Old Town Through This Together My Team Shop by June 9th! https://bit.ly/3ehD9dU

Yearbook Distribution Update: Due to Covid 19 one of the two plants where yearbooks are made has been closed. This has caused a back order of jobs throughout the country. Due to this our yearbooks have not yet shipped. When the books arrive we will update everyone on how we will be distributing them. Thank you for your patience, we apologize for the delay. If you have any questions please contact Christina Turner, christina.turner@rsu34.org

8 days left to join the Coyote team with our "In this Together" campaign! Show your Coyote pride as we move through times together! https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/HSRjoNzHXx

Parents & families of RSU #34 kids, we seek your input/feedback! Our families and educators have done amazing things with kids on an emergency basis this spring. Please let us know the strengths and challenges on this anonymous survey: Due 6/3 https://forms.gle/hdJ4X7RseMUhHjdp9

Side Promotion for the current times! Get your Coyote gear and promote the Pack! Hurry, the shop closes 06/09/2020! Show your school pride as we work through these times TOGETHER! - https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/HSRjoNzHXx

Frustrated AD Update - so apparently the challenge has been accepted by someone or something - with the destruction of the backboard at the OTHS complex, we are officially closed to public use. The basketball, tennis, softball, practice field, and baseball fields will be posted and is closed to public use. The track facility at the moment will stay open but I can predict will be closed soon with the action of some people who want to ruin it for everyone.
We have video, we have filed reports, anyone with information is encouraged to report it. Sorry for the frustrated post and attitude, but enough is enough!

Frustrated AD Update - so apparently the challenge has been accepted by someone or something - with the destruction of the backboard at the OTHS complex, we are officially closed to public use. The basketball, tennis, softball, practice field, and baseball fields will be posted and is closed to public use. The track facility at the moment will stay open but I can predict will be closed soon with the action of some people who want to ruin it for everyone.
We have video, we have filed reports, anyone with information is encouraged to report it. Sorry for the frustrated post and attitude, but enough is enough!

Frustrated AD Update - so apparently the challenge has been accepted by someone or something - with the destruction of the backboard at the OTHS complex, we are officially closed to public use. The basketball, tennis, softball, practice field, and baseball fields will be posted and is closed to public use. The track facility at the moment will stay open but I can predict will be closed soon with the action of some people who want to ruin it for everyone.
We have video, we have filed reports, anyone with information is encouraged to report it. Sorry for the frustrated post and attitude, but enough is enough!

Frustrated AD Update - so apparently the challenge has been accepted by someone or something - with the destruction of the backboard at the OTHS complex, we are officially closed to public use. The basketball, tennis, softball, practice field, and baseball fields will be posted and is closed to public use. The track facility at the moment will stay open but I can predict will be closed soon with the action of some people who want to ruin it for everyone.
We have video, we have filed reports, anyone with information is encouraged to report it. Sorry for the frustrated post and attitude, but enough is enough!

MAINE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES OFFER FREE SUMMER COURSES FOR GRADUATES OF MAINE’S HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020
AUGUSTA, ME — The members of Maine’s high school Class of 2020 got an early graduation gift today – access to free summer courses at Maine’s community colleges.
Maine students who graduate in 2019/2020 are invited to apply for the free online courses. A student taking two free college courses this summer at a Maine Community College can save between $2,000 and $7,000 in tuition at a four-year college or university.
“The Class of 2020 has lost a lot this spring, from missing out on proms and traditional graduation ceremonies to a disruption of their college and work plans,” said David Daigler, president of the Maine Community College System, in announcing the MCCS Gift to the Class of 2020. “Summer jobs are likely to be in short supply which makes it hard to earn money to help with college expenses and gain valuable work experience. We hope this can save the Class of 2020 significant time and money in reaching their college and career goals. We can’t replace what they have lost, but we can offer to help them keep moving forward.”
Students interested in getting a head start on their college career will be eligible to choose from online college-level classes in English, math, sciences, languages, psychology, history, digital photography, creative writing, and more.
More information is available at https://www.mccs.me.edu/class-gift-2020/, where students can connect with a college navigator to explore course options and get help registering for classes.
About 13,000 Maine students will graduate from high school this spring, and about 60 percent – or 8,000 students – are expected to enroll in college this fall. The MCCS Gift to the Class of 2020 is an invitation to all graduates to explore their interests and potential.
Maine’s seven community colleges provide education and training to over 27,000 individuals each year and offer nearly 300 degree and certificate options in over 140 occupational fields. More than 75 percent of those offerings are the only ones of their kind in the state.

Letter from a frustrated AD -
We spend a lot of time, resources, and personal pride on developing and maintaining top notch facilities for our community, staff, and students to use. With that said, it would be a shame if we would have to close our facilities to public and off season use because some people feel the need to vandalize, destruct, or abuse equipment that is present for communal use.
So to who ever moved all the sports equipment and did not put it back, took the trash cans out for personal use and did not put them back, ripped the bases out of the fields, dragged and ripped the tackle mat on the practice field, dragged the goal across Victory Field, trashed the tennis nets... your cowardly acts will ruin it for all... OTHS will give it till Friday for the facility to be put back to original condition or the facilities will be locked to all use - OTPD has been notified and will be providing checks in the future - thank you in advance to all who respect our facility, clean up after themselves - it would be a shame to lose that privilege.
Respectfully,
A tired and Frustrated AD

Class of 2024 - We will be holding 2 more sessions to sign up for next year's classes. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/OTHS-reg to sign up for a time.
Current OTHS students, who have not yet registered, have one more chance on Friday, 5/8 at noon to sign up. Students - check your email for more information.

Attention parents, family & friends of OTHS 2020 Graduates: The OTHS Key Club will still be doing “Kiss a Senior” goodbye this year because they deserve to have tons of love sent their way! Mrs. K. Ketch is not dealing with $ as it is too difficult remotely, so please simply fill out the “kisses messages” that is attached & email them back to me at: Kim.ketch@rsu34.org. K. Ketch can also Email you the form. All messages are needed by May 29th & will be delivering to all Seniors💜 Every Senior will receive a small decorated bag of Hershey kisses, but more importantly will receive all your messages of love!

Class of 2024 - Course registration for 20-21 school year starts of Thur. Please see the flyer below to sign up.
Emails with links/instructions will be sent on Wed., 4/29.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fhy-YdsE2wxOkLmXsn9GUbC9J2hvaEYC/view?usp=sharing

Spring Fling still happened for many! Thank you OTHS Stu. Co. and JMG for the thoughts and ideas to make this happen - https://thepenobscottimes.com/old-town-high-school-celebrates-spirit-week-remotely-with-virtual-spring-fling/

Reminder - ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT TO ORDER A YEARBOOK - use this link https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/high-school-yearbooks.html

Mobile Resource Page located on the OTHS website page is now live, see that attached picture for details on how to find it on the OTHS Website - https://www.rsu34.org/o/oths

Although RSU34 schools were closed indefinitely, many schools closed for two weeks. Here is what will be released today: The Governor’s State of Emergency announcement closed schools for 30 days, which would take us to April 13th. The Penquis Superintendents’ Association has recommended that all school districts in our region continue with remote learning days through April 17th, then break for the scheduled April Vacation (4/20-4/24). At this time, our hope is that we will reopen schools on Monday, April 27th. Have a good weekend and stay safe.

ATTENTION OLD TOWN HIGH SCHOOL Community - Yearbook pages will be added showing what our students are doing during this time at home. If your child/ children are doing school work, virtual tours, reading, or anything else school related please take a picture of them and email it to me at christina.turner@rsu34.org

Starting Monday, March 23rd - RSU Food Service and Learning resources will be distributed via Cyr bus. Starting at 10:30 AM M-F, Food/Resource busses will start out on bus routes to dispense food/school resources to students in the RSU 34 learning community. Please be on the lookout for your bus in your community. We will also continue food distribution at OTHS campus as another distribution point.

Our Monday School Schedule will be as follows - this is to make sure that all students see every teacher for future planning:
8:30 – 9:10 Period A
9:14 – 9:54 Period B
9:58 – 10:38 Period C
10:42 – 11:22 Period D
11:26 – 12:30 block E with lunch
(Normal Monday Classroom Locations)
A Lunch – 11:26 – 11:46 – first floor & second floor
B Lunch - 12:10 – 12:30 – PE, Science/Art, Business, Alt Ed
12:34 – 1:14 Period F
1:18 – 1:58 Period G
2:02 – 2:42 Period H
2:46 – 3:05 Focus

With the coming of school closure + to help the process of cleaning/disinfecting our buildings - We are requesting students to clean out lockers of personal belongings, we will limit access to our buildings starting Tue, Mar. 17th. All items not collected in lockers will be discarded for safety reasons.

RSU 34:: In an effort to proactively slow the spread of COVID-19, RSU #34 schools will be closed beginning Tuesday March 17th. We will continue to monitor conditions that would lead us to believe it is prudent to re-open schools and notify you immediately when we do re-open. No classes, clubs, or activities will be held, and our school buildings will be closed to the public. Again, this closure is subject to change as the situation develops and new information becomes available.
More information available at rsu34.org

OTHS Athletics - We know that a lot of questions will come from this mornings statement from the MPA - We are working to find answers and will inform all when we have them. We will continue to be fluid, the PVC has plans and approaches, and will continue to operate in the best interest of student, staff, and families.

Juniors and Seniors - Want to save money on your prom tickets? Help us out with the Krispy Kreme Fundraiser. Juniors and seniors who sell 5 dozen doughnuts will save $5 off the price of a singles ticket (Normally $25).
Doughnuts are $10 per dozen. Money and orders are due by 3/25 and Doughnuts will be delivered 4/1. See Mrs. Madden in the office for more information.

Class of 2024 - Open House is TONIGHT! Come see what OTHS has to offer and pick up your class t-shirt!! Students who are unable to make it tonight, please contact the guidance office if you would like to set up a tour of the building. 827-3910 x2114

Attention OTO hockey fans. The doors will open for spectators no earlier than 5:00pm Wednesday evening. Team members and coaches can arrive starting at 4:00pm.
This is an MPA event. OTO fans will be on the team bench side of the arena and Presque Isle fans will be on the opposite side. NO STANDING ALONG THE RAILING WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE GAME!!! Student sections will be located in the lower corner sections parallel to the goal nets. Full concessions will be provided by UMaine. OTO and Presque Isle bands will utilize the upper student section of their respective side at the far end of the rink. No artificial noise makers are allowed at the event. Looking forward to seeing a huge crowd to support the team Wednesday evening!! GO OTO Black Bears!!

Attention Senior parents/guardians - You have until Thursday, Feb. 13th to submit Senior Ads for this years yearbook - contact Christina.turner@rsu34.org at OTHS or login to Jostens.com to do so!

ATTENTION - Huge Changes to weekend events - Due to admin coverage, facility coverage, and event changes - the JV Coyote Classic is canceled, PVC Boys Swim has been moved to UMaine at 6 PM, OTO Hockey is 5:45 at UMaine, Boys Varsity Bball is 1 PM at Orono - bus 11:30 AM - sorry for all the changes and cancellations, but we have end dates for events that have to happen...

The Project Grad Parent meeting scheduled for Sunday, 2/2 has been rescheduled to Sunday, 2/9.

We're seeking OTHS alumni updates for our next issues of Community Connections! Our alumni are doing awesome things all around the world and we want to share, celebrate, and inspire our current students! To share an update please email Amy.McFalls@rsu34.org ('05 OTHS).

Jared Spencer is the first OTHS football player to have earned a $1000 scholarship from the Coach Ken Libbey Memorial Scholarship Program. This award has been in place for 5 years now and is open for application to players who attend the Northern Maine Football Academy in June. Applications are reviewed by a small committee, and the students who win these awards must complete a semester of post secondary schooling, earn a GPA of at least 2.0, and be enrolled in the second semester as well, before receiving their scholarship check. To date, this Scholarship has awarded $15,000, with an additional $2000 to, potentially be awarded this year. Congratulations Jared and thank you to the Libbey family!

Attention Parents/Guardians of Seniors! The deadline for Senior Ads for the yearbook is 2/13/20 - if you have any questions please email Christina.turner@rsu34.org

Help Wanted!
This year OTHS is participating in Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest on December 20th . We are looking for 3-4 people to help judge, tabulate, and prompt students. The contest will begin around 8:45, and will likely run through the afternoon.
If you are interested, please email Heather Webb at heather.webb@rsu34.org for more information. Contest details and videos are available: https://www.poetryoutloud.org/

Swim at the Ram Invitational for the first meet of the year - OT Boys finished 4th, the OTO Girls Swim finished 4th - Coyotes home on Friday v Brunswick...

Great first swim for the OT Boys Swim and OTO Girls teams tonight v. Brunswick- Boys won 99-39 and girls won with a 115-48 score. Next meet is Fri 20th v. FA

Seven of our OTHS students participated in the water confidence training with UMaine Army ROTC on Thursday. They represented OTHS well and learned important tactics and training for future events.

They are famous to us during the day, now famous to others! Go Freshman Earth Science! https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Freshman-at-local-high-school--564886032.html

The OTHS Band will be holding it's Annual Holiday Flower Fundraiser this week. If you would like to place an order, please contact your favorite band member for order information. Details are on the attached order form picture. You can also email jeff.priest@rsu34.org

Just a reminder...
We are using PTCFast.com again for signups for Parent-Teacher Conferences on 11/14/19 Conferences will be available from 3:30PM to 8:00PM. To sign up, go to: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Old_Town_High_School If you need assistance, please contact us at 827-3910 x2306.

We are using PTCFast.com again for signups for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Nov 14, 2019 Conferences will be available from 3:30PM to 8:00PM. To sign up, go to:
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Old_Town_High_School
If you need assistance, please contact us at 827-3910 x2306.

JMG would like to thank everyone that came out to support the JMG/NHS/GSA/Civil Rights Haunted High! We raised about $200 from our collections at the door and then added another $100 after a generous donation from Mahan’s Redemption, bringing us to $300 that will go towards maintaining our Memorial Garden. This would not have been possible without the unbelievable support that we received from Old Town students, staff, and our amazing community! Thank you all for your continuous support of JMG!

The November 2 SAT has been rescheduled to November 16. If you are unable to make this date, please see Mrs. Ketch on Monday.
**Please Share to help us spread the information**

Here is the link for this week’s Earth Science episode! The 9th graders are getting their hands dirty in science class modeling the hydrology of the bus loop. Check out Episode 4 of the Earth Systems Science podcast. https://youtu.be/

Today’s JV Soccer games @ Hermon have been canceled - They will be made up on Friday, Oct. 25th - BJV 3 PM - GJV 4:30 PM

Science Weekly Review - Hear from students about their work in this week’s episode of the ESS podcast. Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Akiha talked with Natalie and Jordan about the jobs they have started doing as a part of the larger hydrology project. http://bit.ly/OTHSESS2

JMG students had a great opportunity to learn about the world wide operations that are taking place right here in OT! In the past year, ND has put about 50 million dollars into reviving the mill and have been successful in bringing 131 jobs back to our town. This tour hopefully sparked some appreciation and interest in what was once the backbone of Old Town’s economy!

Freshman Science Info - Want to see what 9th grade Earth Systems Science is up to? Check out Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Akiha's most recent podcast. Now with video! https://youtu.be/YXCNwxZthGo

Today OTHS had an amazing opportunity to host the Maine Supreme as they sat for 3 court hearings. We had the pleasure of Zachary Brandmeir, class of 1999 to moderate the cases to our student body. Thank you to Senator James Dill for coordinating this opportunity, Thank you to Chief Justice Saufley for the learning opportunity.

Upcoming Dates:
10/9 - Maine Supreme Court Visits OTHS
10/16 - PSATs for all students in grades 9 - 11
11/1 - End of 1st Quarter
11/8 - Picture Retakes
Mr. Gordon sent out an email today re:the Court Visit, PSATs and a few other items click https://tinyurl.com/yxdvo5az to view.

Want to catch up on the happenings in 9th grade Earth Systems Science? Check out Mr. Akiha and Mr. Lindsey’s most recent podcast! http://bit.ly/OTHSESS

OT XC competed today at the 18th Festival of Champions Invitational in Belfast against over 70 schools from all over Maine, as well as Rhode Island, Vermont and Canada.
Leading the way for the boys team was sophomore Philip Alyokhin, while the top finisher for the girls team was freshman Annie Roach.

Tough conditions, a lot of holes played, and great attitudes landed the OT Golf team in second today with a combined 358 score - this qualifies the Coyotes to states as a team - B. Richards, T. Evans, A. Rand shot 90, and D. Street with an 88 to qualify as individuals at states.... Onto Saturday boys!

Upcoming Dates & Reminders
10/1 - FAFSA opens. Please contact the guidance office if you would like to work 1 on 1 with a financial aid specialist - no cost.
10/4- SAT registration Deadline & 1st yearbook deadline (senior info & baby pict)
10/15 - Senior Packet Due to Guidance
10/18 - 2nd yearbook deadline - senior picture due

Class of 2020 - Last day to register for the November 2nd SAT is Friday, October 5. If you need help please see your school counselor, Ms. Dow or Mrs. A.Ketch.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

The outreach and influence OTHS has on our community and surrounding communities makes me smile everyday! Way to go OTHS Marching Band and JROTC on representing us proudly! https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Residents-at-Orono-Commons-enjoy-Homecoming-Parade--561455581.html