Friday, February 14, 2014

“Maturity comes when you stop making excuses

and start making changes.”

~Unknown

We congratulate the students pictured above for their outstanding work at OCHS! They were nominated by teachers and staff because of

great work and good attitudes. They received T-shirts and Subway gift cards compliments of the OCHS Youth Services Center. Names of

these students are not listed because of internet safety regulations.

Bruce Raley

I graduated from OCHS in 1974 and attended Murray State

University on a football scholarship from 1974-1979. I have a

BS degree from Murray and Master and Rank I degrees from

Western KY University.

After college, I returned to OCHS in the fall of 1979 as PE

teacher and football coach. I coached football until 1990. I

currently teach PE, Team and Individual Sports, and Speed

Strength and Conditioning.

One of the intangible pleasures of my job, after 35 years at

OCHS as a student, teacher, and coach is seeing my former

friends and students succeed in life and knowing that I had a

small part in their lives.

I am pretty much a sports junkie (after coaching football at

OCHS, Owensboro and Mclean Co. High Schools for 28 Years)

so I watch a lot of different sports mainly on TV or at the High

School level.

School will be in session on Monday, February 17. We

were originally scheduled to be off for Presidents’ Day,

but will use this as a make-up day.

Dance Team

The OCHS Dance Team brought home three first place trophies in Hip Hop, Pom and Open Category at the KDCO Dance

Competition. Congratulation team members!

Volunteer Opportunity for Students

Western Elementary is hosting an Academic Meet on

Saturday, March 1 and needs a few high school students to

help with the event from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Students will

receive DOUBLE volunteer credit for helping with this!!

Please encourage your children to sign up with Ms. Bevil to

help with this event.

Ohio County Area Tech Students Are Career Ready!!

The following automotive technology students from the Ohio County Area Tech

Center have passed one or more ASE student certification exams. These

students took the exams in Jan. 2014. This industry certification counts towards

these students graduating from high school career ready. Congratulations to

these students and their instructor, David Tichenor!

Deric Jackson

Michael Mickel

Aaron Fulton

Trevor Dixon

Stephen Edge

Wyatt Decker

Chris Baird

Raymond Armstrong

Robert Minton

Brandon Rock

Landon Spurlock

Richard Moore

William Conder

Brandon Westerfield

OCHS FFA Chapter Receives Award

Friday, February 14

Wear Red Day for Ohio County Schools

Heart Health

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in men

and women. Every 37 seconds someone dies of a

heart or blood vessel disease. Men and women

will both have symptoms of chest pain or

discomfort and shortness of air however women

are more likely to also have symptoms of

nausea/vomiting, back or jaw pain in association

with their heart attack.

Please take care of your heart!!!

Know the risk factors of heart disease.

Have your blood pressure checked regularly.

Know your cholesterol numbers (total, HDL-good, LDL-bad and triglycerides).

Know your blood glucose levels.

Do not smoke or use other tobacco products.

Eat a healthy balanced diet.

Get regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most or all

days of the week.

Know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and seek medical attention immediately if

symptoms occur.

OCHS Youth Services Center Advisory Council Meetings

for 2013-2014

All meetings are held in the Library/Media Center Conference Room from noon-1:00 pm

3-27-14

5-9-14

Please contact Judy Bevil at 274-9599 or judy.bevil@ohio.kyschools.us for additional information.

2013-2014 OCHS SBDM dates

(Any meetings canceled due to a holiday or unforeseen event, such as for the

weather or a sporting event, will be held the next day that school is in session).

Monday, February 17, 2014 (rescheduled due to snow days) Monday, March 3, 2014—1st Monday of the month

Monday, April 14, 2014—2nd Monday of the month, due to spring break Monday, May 5, 2014—1st Monday of the month Monday, June 2, 2014—1st Monday of the month Monday, July 7, 2014—1st Monday of the month

The Following Students Participated in the WKU

Honors Band on 1-24-14

Sydney Leisure Abby Schroader

Doug Payne Nate Payne Nick Mason Olivia Baird

Lucas Basham Stephanie Morgan

Good Job Students!!

Live Homework Help

www.ohiocountypubliclibrary.org

Passcode: OCPL

Tutors are available from 2-10 pm seven days a

week in the following areas: Math, Social Studies,

and English

Spanish speaking tutors are also available.

Another helpful website is

www.slader.com

The Ohio County Public Library is offering access to the Testing

and Education Reference Center via its website. This resource

contains information on:

College Searches

Graduate Search

Specialty and Career Program Search

Test Preparation

For access to this resource go to www.ohiocountypubliclibrary.org

and click on “electronic resources” tab. Click on the “Testing” link

and enter library as the ID. Call 298-3790 for help or additional

information.

Future ACT Dates

April 12, 2014 Test Date-March 7 Registration Deadline

June 14, 2014 Test Date-May 9, Registration Deadline

Register at www.actstudent.org

Free Online ACT/SAT/PSAT/ASVAB Prep Courses

number2.com

march2success.com

self-paced, no obligation, convenient, flexible, easy enrollment

Improve your test scores by visiting either or both sites for free

assistance

Sponsored by the Friends of Rachel Club

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“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word and

listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have

the potential to turn a life around.”

~Leo Buscaglia

Deric Jackson helped Mr. Miller pack paper boxes.

Jonathan Craig carried Youth Services Center material.

Vidila Hudspeth found an iPad and returned it to the front office.

Tristen Likens and Charles Willoughby helped Ms. Bevil carry

supplies for the Youth Services Center.

Dixie Soto helped a new student because she knows how it feels to

transfer to a new school.

“The best vitamin for making friends ….B1”

Developmental Assets

Assets are 40 values, experiences and qualities

that help students succeed.

Go to www.search-institute.org for additional information

The asset for February is # 15

Positive Peer Influence

Young person’s best friends model

responsible behavior.