2. Our goals for students are
more ambitious than any we
have ever attempted. Our 10-
year strategic plan is designed
not only to improve the quality
of public education, but also
create a more knowledgeable,
productive workforce and
ultimately benefit our entire
community.
3. Non-Emergency pulling of a
FIRE ALARM is
A Felony Juvenile Court
Offense
EXPULSION
will be issued for this
Level 4 Offense
4. If you’re interested in
joining the Spanish
Club, please pick up an
information packet in
room 133. New
members | $10
Dues |$5
5. O – HOUSE HANG OUT
FOOD, FUN + FRIENDS
3:00PM UNTIL 5:00PM
AUGUST 21, SEPTEMBER 4 & 18, OCTOBER 2 & 23
NOVEMBER 6 & 20, December 4 & 17
FUN, FAITH & FRIENDS – Who is Jesus? What is the Gospel?
6:30am Until 7:15am - Every Thursday Morning
August 27 – December 10
Overton House 1611 Colonial Road 38117
6. FREE TUTORING IN CLASS SUBJECTS
– BREAKFAST PROVIDED, GAMES & DEVOTIONALS
ACT PREP HELP
PRESENTED BY
OVERTON FCA CLUB
FCA CLUB MEETS IN ROOM 133, * 9:30AM – 12:00PM
OCTOBER 3, NOVEMBER 7 & 14;
DECEMBER 5 ACT TEST DATES – OCT. 24 & DEC. 12
SPONSORED BY FCA & HIGHPOINT CHURCH
7. Students if you are interested in being a youth court volunteer, -
pick up a application from Mr. Trice in the Guidance Office.
Youth court volunteers will prosecute, defend and serve as
bailiffs and jurors in a real sentencing hearing of juvenile
offenders in Shelby County.
8. Online class registration is NOW OPEN!!!!!!!
Please see Ms. Osman to register for an online class during
your lunch or after school.
9. If you are receiving College Acceptance Letters and/or
Scholarship Offers, please provide Mrs. Tipton with a copy in
Guidance.
10. IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE………..
Congratulations Overton High Orchestra Students -Journey
Hogan, Jerald Walker and Kenneth Gillespie. Out of 5,500
hopefuls they have been selected to travel and perform at New
York City’s Carnegie Hall (High School Honor’s Performance
Series). They have also won spots in TN. All West & All State
Orchestra.
11. The P.O.W. Club is currently collecting non-perishable food
items (canned & dry goods) for our 5th Annual Holiday Food
Drive to benefit the Mid-South Food Bank. Students are invited
to donate through their first period class between today and
Friday December 4th. The first period class that donates the
largest # of items will receive a celebratory breakfast during the
last week of this semester. Thank you for your support! See any
P.O.W. Club member for further details.
12. OHS Pride will hold weekly meetings every Monday from
3:15pm – 4:15pm. Come and join to be apart of an accepting
environment. While discussing LGBT related issues and
working on related projects.
13. The FHAO Leadership Group would like to invite students
grades 9 – 12 to join them on their upcoming field trip to
Washington, D.C. This will be a great way to spend your Spring
Break. For details on the trip, please see Ms. Mosby or Dr.
Taylor.
14. Any seniors who want to send pictures to the yearbook staff for
this year’s book, please send them to Ms. Marszalek Room
136.
15. This is a reminder that the P.O.W. Club will be accepting
donations for the Holiday Food Drive up until December 4th
(Friday). The 1st period class that collects the most cans will be
awarded free breakfast! The current leading class is Mr.
Hayslip’s -1st period.
16. Overton Strings students won 17 seats in the All West Honor Orchestra Auditions
this past weekend at Briarcrest Christian School. All grade levels and sections of
the orchestra were represented!! Please join us in congratulating the following
students:
Jamairah Wright Hannah Haggit
Amber Williams Carter Hawkins
Bryanni Gray Jaylon Henderson
Daniel Gonzalez Journey Hogan
Akeivia Hardy Natasha Maclin
Olasuyi Ige’ Noel Medford
Bri’Sharia Solomon Kylia Morris
Matthew Finley Erwin Purnell
Kenneth Gillespie Malik Rudd
Jerald Walker
17. Congratulations to the followings students for winning seats in the Tennessee All State
Orchestra:
9/10 Honor String Orchestra
Daniel Gonzalez, violin
Olasuyi Ige, violin
Jamarah Wright, cello
Senior Symphonic Orchestra
Journey Hogan, violin
Noel Medford, violin
Matthew Finley, viola
Kenneth Gillespie, viola
Hannah Haggitt, cello
