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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. 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.

6. Online class registration is NOW OPEN!!!!!!!
Please see Ms. Osman to register for an online class during
your lunch or after school.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Any seniors who want to send pictures to the yearbook staff for
this year’s book, please send them to Ms. Marszalek Room
136.

11. Overton Strings students won 17 seats in the All West Honor Orchestra Auditions
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

12. 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

13. Absences due to pre-approved college visits will not count
against seniors for exam exemptions. Seniors must have
approval from their professional school counselor prior to the
college visit and must submit documentation of visit upon
returning.

14. All College Acceptance Letters, Scholarship Offers and FAFSA
Confirmations need to be turned in to Mrs. Tipton ASAP!

15. ACT – SO applications are available in the Guidance Office,
please see Mrs. Tipton. The deadline to submit the application
is TODAY!

16. There will be a Spanish Club meeting on Tuesday, January
19th. Please plan to attend if you are a Spanish Club member. If
you can’t stay after school for a long period of time, please just
stop by at 2:15pm. If you are in 8th hour, come by afterwards.

17. When you are absent from school, please remember to turn
your absentee note in to Mr. Floyd IMMEDIATELY! Mr. Floyd’s
office is located in Pupil Services.

20. February 4, 2016 is OHS CAREER DAY!!!!

21. P.O.W. Club Members Take Note: There will be a training
session held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, to learn how to fold roses
and hearts that will be used in our upcoming fundraiser. Please
plan to attend this important session if you are participating in
the upcoming Val-e-Gram event. Students who have 8th hour
should come by room 111 AFTER your 8th hour ends. Everyone
else should meet at 2:30pm. See Mrs. Mitchell or Mrs. Mabry
for more details.