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Cardinal O'Hara High School
Weekly Happenings
January 1st - January 14th
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Deadline is December 31, 2023!
The end of the year is upon us! It’s not too late to make an immediate impact for our lions! Your donation to the O’Hara Fund supports our student’s educational experience, extracurricular activities, athletic opportunities, performing and creative arts programs, Catholic formation, and the memories that will last a lifetime. We cannot do it without you!
During this season of giving, we hope you will find it in your heart to make one more gift that will last long after the tree is down and the decorations are put away! Please consider making a donation to the O’Hara Fund today!
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All gifts made before midnight on December 31, 2023 are tax deductible this year! Happy New Year to you and your family!
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O'Hara Family Christmas Mass | |
O’Hara Family Christmas was a beautiful mass and great reminder of the reason for the season. We always love welcoming home our lions for this time-honored tradition. Everyone here at O’Hara hopes you and your families had a Merry Christmas and we wish you a Happy New Year!
Operation Santa Claus
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Thanks to the hard work of Mrs. Commale, our students, faculty/staff and community we were able to provide over 590 children in need this holiday season with Christmas gifts. This was our largest OSC ever! Our students always look forward to this O’Hara tradition! We extend a special thank you to Mrs. Commale for organizing the event, making sure everything ran smoothly, and for bringing us together to celebrate the joy of giving! O'Hara students were really a beautiful example of Christmas joy and compassion this year. Their spirit of giving is a testament to the values instilled in them by their amazing families, and the wonderful teachers and staff at Cardinal O'Hara.
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Med - careers teachers and students spoke to 11th grade students who are interested in applying for the program next year.
| Congratulations to Thomas Longo, Nathan Cardwell, Kevin King, Matthew Dupi, Jack McKinney, Braeden Janson, Samira White, Indiah Carter, Danny Hayburn, Jay Borrelli, Kafumba Kiadii, Anthony Galli, Ziddy Stewart, Georgia Polin, Ava Millili, Mia Travia, Connor Myers, Kara McLaughlin, Dylan Flynn and Matteo Magro who are in Mr. Adams Sports Medicine class.They are the first students at O'Hara to be certified in Heartsaver CPR/AED. They have worked hard over the past semester attaining this milestone. | We are hiring! If you would be interested in teaching algebra I and geometry email your resume to jkelly@cohs.com today! | |
For more information, please click the button below and visit our
Academics homepage.
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If you have any questions regarding the use of PowerSchool, please contact
Pat Rafferty at prafferty@cohs.com.
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For more information, on Student Affairs please click the button below and visit our
Student Affairs homepage.
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We are currently accepting applications for the Class of 2028! Please click on the button below if you would like to learn more about the application process and becoming a Lion4Life! | |
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We are pleased to announce that we are now using the Raptor Visitor Management System to strengthen our program of campus safety.
Part of keeping our school community safe is knowing who is in our buildings at all times, and the Raptor system allows us to do that. This system will better enable us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools and provide us with a safer environment for all.
Upon entering our building, visitors will be asked to present a driver’s license, passport or state-issued ID, which can be scanned into the system. If a visitor for any reason does not have an ID, they will not be granted access into the building. The Raptor system will check to ensure that registered sexual offenders are not entering our building without our knowledge. The Raptor system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. The registered sex offender database is the only official database checked by this system. No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded and the information is not shared with any outside agency.
Once a visitor’s entry is approved, Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of his/her visit. A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up a student, or for staff and faculty.
Please note that all visitors arriving for scheduled meetings or presentations must be met in the Main Office and escorted to their destination. They should also return to the Main Office following their visit to sign out.
The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Raptor system allows us to quickly identify those that may present a danger to our students. We thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety protocols at Cardinal O’Hara.
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Cleaning out the closet?
If you have any gently used Cardinal O'Hara uniform items we will take them off your hands. All donations can be sent to the Student Services office
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Thank you to all those who have shared their acceptance and scholarship information. We are so proud of our students and want to brag about their accomplishments. So, what does that mean for you?
1. Make copies of (or print) your scholarship letter(s).
2. Bring them to the Guidance Office or email them to Mrs. Bowdler at nbowdler@cohs.com.
*A copy of the original letter is required for the scholarship to be added to the graduation program.
On Wednesday, January 3, there will be a FAFSA Information Session via Zoom at 6:30 pm. The link will be shared at a later date.
A representative from the Delaware County Technical School (DCTS/Vo-Tech) will be coming on January 11 to speak with any current 10th or 11th graders looking to sign up for the 2024/2025 school year. Applications are now being accepted. Please click the button below to preview the application requirements.
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For more information, on Campus Ministry please click the button below and visit our Ministry homepage.
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Kairos Registration:
Dear Senior Families, there is still a chance to sign up for Kairos! Kairos is the best 4 days of your 4 years at O'Hara! Registration is open, first come first served. Spots are available for February and April. Contact Fr. Taglianetti for more information.
| Dear Sophomore Students, Parents and Guardians, on Friday, January 12 we will have the Sophomore Retreat. Retreat is a very important part of our spiritual formation and Catholic education at Cardinal O'Hara. The theme of the retreat is the beauty and sanctity of human life and the dignity of the human person. | |
Sign-ups are now open for the 2024 March for Life in Washington DC on Friday, January 19, 2024. As of now, we are able to bring 50 students to the March for Life this year . You can learn more about the March for Life at this link.
- Your parents will need to complete the permission form found at this link: (must be done with a parent's email).
- You will need to submit your $40 payment via cash or check to COHS to Ms. Pepito in the Finance office (payment covers transportation only) Once you do this- bring Ms. Toenniessen the receipt that shows you paid. She is in room 225.
- Ms. T will follow-up with all those who express interest in this trip. It is on a first come, first served basis.
- The March is a school day and an excused absence from school. You will need to complete a planned absence form and submit it to Mrs. Rafferty in the academic office.
- The permission form, planned absence form, and payment should be completed by Friday, January 5, 2023.
Let Father Taglianetti or Ms. Toenniessen know if you have any questions.
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Come out to reconnect with your former teammates and cheer our girls basketball team on to victory against Archbishop Wood!
- When: January 12th, 2023
- Where: Alumni Conference Room
- Time: Reception 6:00- 7:00PM
- Game starts at 7:00PM
Light food and drinks will be provided at the reception. There will also be a special recognition of all alumni during the game.
Please RSVP by January 8th at cohs.com. Help us spread the word about the reception by forwarding this to any of your former teammates who may not have received it. All girls basketball alumni are welcome!
Come out to reconnect with your former teammates and cheer our wrestling team on to victory against Archbishop Ryan!
- When: January 17th, 2023
- Where: Alumni Conference Room
- Time: Reception 5:00- 6:00 pm
- Match starts at 6:00 pm
Light food and drinks will be provided at the reception. There will also be a special recognition of all alumni during the match.
Please RSVP by January 12th at cohs.com. Help us spread the word about the reception by forwarding this to any of your former teammates who may not have received it. All wrestling alumni are welcome!
| For more information, please click the button below and visit our Athletics homepage. | |
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To keep up to date with theater announcements follow @theater_cohs on instagram and cohs_theater on TikTok
For more information, please click the button below and visit our
Performing arts website.
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Theater: Freaky Friday Rehearsals Begin January 8th
When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, it is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Choir:
The choir delighted King Of Prussia Mall customers by singing Christmas Carols on 12/16/23,Check out a video of their carols: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C11IYkZqcs
Band:
Congratulations to the following COHS Band members who earned seats by audition into the 2024 All-Catholic Band for a Festival Concert on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024:
- Theresa Stolarczyk, flute
- Keira Surace, flute
- Charlotte Hiscott, French Horn
- Brian Fornwalt, percussion
Congratulations also to the following COHS Band members who earned seats by audition into the 2024 All-Catholic Orchestra for a Festival Concert on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024:
- Theresa Stolarczyk, flute
- Brian Fornwalt, percussion
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For more information, please click the button below and visit our
online school store.
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All Parents: The second semester ends on Friday, January 26. All FACTS accounts should be up to date at this time. Please review your account and make any necessary payments before the end of the first semester.
You should file an application and pay the $30 fee through FACTS as soon as possible to maintain your child’s financial aid award for next school year. Then you will upload your 2022 tax return online. We cannot award financial aid until we have a submitted application. If you need assistance to complete the application, please contact Denise Lynn Todd in the Finance Office at extension 1828 or at dtodd@cohs.com.
Senior Parents: Transcripts cannot be sent to colleges and universities unless your FACTS account is up to date. Please make up any missed payments ASAP so your senior child does not miss important college admission deadlines.
If you have any questions regarding FACTS balances, payment schedules, or charges/credits, please contact Denise Todd in the Finance Office via email or phone.
For more information, please click the button below and visit our
tuition and fees web page.
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For more information, please click the button below and visit our
Aramark webpage.
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Please assess your student's health in the morning before leaving for the school day. If your student was not feeling well before going to bed please be sure he/she is feeling completely well before making the decision to come to school. This is most important for keeping everyone healthy at Cardinal O'Hara.
For more information, please click the button below and visit our
online school store.
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