Newsletter - The Week of December 31, 2023

Welcome Back!

Happy New Year! I hope our students are well rested, found some relaxation over the winter break and ready to finish our second half of the school year strong! Our first day back is Wednesday, Jan. 3. Go Jags!

Early College Parent/Student Meeting

Students who will be juniors or seniors next school year who are interested in learning more about the Early College Program should should attend an information session in the Cooper Library on Wednesday, January 3rd at 6 pm. Parents are also encouraged to attend.  

Cooper NOW!

Cooper NOW is a monthly video produced by our students. Our students work hard to produce a quality product with the supervision of business teacher, Ms. Jeri Giska.  

December Cooper NOW 2023

Governors Scholar Nominees

Congratulations to the following Governor's Scholar Program nominees that will move on from our school to the state level for review and hopeful selection!

The student nominees are: Cole Cliff, Emma Courtenay, Isabel Galindo, Brooklyn Iles, Ethan Leicht, Divya Patel, Tanvi Rakesh, Yousef Saidi, Peyton Schroer, Kenneth Sparks, Liya Teferi and Lauren Timmerding.

Governor's School for Entrepreneurs - GSE

Reminder: Deadline to apply is January, 22 2024.

Attention: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students you are eligible to apply for the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs.  

Click here for the GSE website. 

Any questions please email lesley.vickers@boone.kyschools.us

Course Requests 24-25

It is that time of year for us to begin the process of planning and preparing for our course offerings for the 2024-2025 school year. Some dates to plan for and be aware of as we return from winter break:

Tuesday, January 30th

Class meetings with students to go over course request and information on choosing courses.

Thursday, February 8th (Snow Date - February 12th)

8th grade visit Cooper HS during the school day to go over course request and planning.

Thursday, February 8th (Snow Date - February 12th)

8th grade Parent Night @ Cooper-6:30 p.m.

Monday, February 19th (No School for Students)

Parent/Teacher Scheduling Day for all parents, grades 8-11. Course Requests are finalized and turned in during the parent conference. In the coming weeks, your student's JAM teacher will be reaching out via Sign-Up Genius for you to select a time between 7:30-2:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 for a 15 minute parent in-person conference. Be sure to check your spam/junk/clutter folders. Depending on your email settings, this email generated from Sign-Up Genius could land in one of those folders.

I look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!

Senior Dinner Dance

The Class of 2024 is cordially invited to attend Cupid’s Ball at Great American Ballpark for their Senior Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 3rd from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Tickets are $45 each and will be on sale during lunch following the schedule below. Students must have a behavior contract completed and submitted when tickets are purchased. Behavior contracts can be found in the library, in the front office, outside of CC1, or outside of workroom D1.

Seniors of Cooper taking other Seniors from other schools: January 3rd – 5th 

Seniors of Cooper taking Juniors of Cooper: January 8th – 10th 

A reminder if students have 6 unexcused absences or more, they are unable to attend a school-sponsored dance.  

RCHS Senior Dinner Dance Behavior Contract 2024

Immunizations

Please remember to turn in an updated immunization by January 8th. State law mandates that an updated and compliant certificate be on file in order to avoid exclusion. Two Hep A’s and a second Meningitis shot on or after the student’s 16th birthday are required along with a proper expiration date. Check with your pediatrician if you have questions.

Questions may be directed to our School Nurse - Debbie Welsh - debbie.welsh@boone.kyschools.us

Football Coach of the Year & 1st/2nd Teams Named

Coach Borchers has been named the Enquirer Class 5A Coach of the Year. He coached the Jaguars to a 12-3 record and a 2nd state championship appearance. The Jaguars had their eighth-highest scoring average in Class 5A, putting up 34.8 points per game.

The following students have also been named to 1st team: Austin Alexander, Isaiah Johnson, Jack Lonaker, Cameron O'Hara. 2nd team: Campbell Ryker, Lucas Hughes and Keagan Maher. Honorable Mention: Mason Stanton, Malachi Ewell and Isaac Brown.

Upcoming Events   

Dec. 20-Jan.2 Winter Break - No school

Jan. 3 Early College Information Meeting, 6pm, Library

Jan. 3-5 Senior Dinner Dance Tickets on Sale-$45

Cooper Seniors taking seniors from other schools

Jan.5 National ACT Registration Deadline

Jan. 8-10 Senior Dinner Dance Tickets on Sale-$45

Cooper Seniors taking Cooper juniors

Jan. 14 GSA Application Deadline

Jan. 15 MLK Day - No school

Jan. 17 2nd Quarter Report Cards available in IC

Jan. 17 Anticipated Class Ring delivery during lunch

Jan. 17 SBDM Council Meeting, 3pm

Jan. 24 GSE Application Deadline

Jan. 30 Progress Reports available in IC

Jan. 30 Class Meetings for 24/25 Scheduling

Feb. 3 Senior Dinner Dance, American Ball Park, 7-11pm

Feb. 5 FAFSA Night, Library, 6pm

Feb. 8 8th Grade Meetings/Visit to Cooper during the day

Feb. 8 8th Grade Parent Night, 6:30pm, Auditorium

Feb. 10 National ACT Test Date

Feb. 19 No School for Students, Scheduling Parent Mtgs.

Feb.21 SBDM Council Meeting, 3pm

Feb. 22 Alive @ 25 4pm-8pm Media Center Register Here

Apr. 14 Grad. Slide Show Baby Picture Due Upload Here

Apr. 23 Alive @ 25 4pm-8pm Media Center Register Here

Apr. 25 Cap, Gown, Tassel & Announce. during lunch

Apr. 27 Prom 2024, Cincinnati Museum Center, 7-11pm

Apr. 28 Deadline to purchase a 23-24 yearbook Order Here

May 6-10 AP Exams

May 13-17 AP Exams

All Sports Schedules are available to view on the Cooper Website. 

Go to Quick Links - Athletics - Sports Schedule - select the sport from the drop down calendar menu.

All Ticket Sales - Top of Cooper Homepage (Go Fan).

Live Streaming - Quick Links - Athletics - Live Sports Streaming.