Wish Week is Feb 12–16

Visit the Dutch Bros location on Iliff and Buckley on Saturday, January 27, and $1 from every drink will be donated to Make a Wish Colorado.

CCSF Awards Grants to OHS Educators

Thank you to Cherry Creek Schools Foundation for awarding grant money to Overland High School for projects that will benefit our students.

• Jamie Logan — Neurodiverse Learning Supports
• Aaron Guggenheim – Independent Reading Books for Multilingual Learners
• Ben Walsh – Macbeth Educational Games
• Linda Snelgrove – Music Therapy
• Kate McDonnell – Blazer Bots Robotics Program

7 Daniels Fund Finalists

The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated students with great potential, strong character, big dreams, and values that align with the man behind it all, Bill Daniels.

Overland is proud to announce that 7 of the finalists are Blazers! Winners will be selected in March. Congratulations to the following seniors:

• Kareem Ahmed
• Joshua Ashton II
• Lydia Basterra Portillo
• Joanna "Jomi" Campbell
• Aleksander Czyzowicz
• Eric Kelly
• Amir Mohammed

OHS Artists Awarded

Overland received 15 awards in the Colorado Scholastics Art Awards. This is a huge honor for these students as this is a juried show and they are up against about 6000 other 8th-12th graders from the state of Colorado. On average only about 10% of the work that is entered into the show actually gets in. 

Congratulations to these talented students:

• Cassandra Aguirre
• Tasneem Alnouri
• Micaela Delarosa
• Phu Dwe
• Jerry Gutierrez
• Tina Hoang
• Sabirin Jama
• Scout Kirks
• Jaxon Manning
• Eva Martinez
• Saa Morlu
• Worathon Panichakul
• Oryn Snyder
• Anna Zabarauskas

Course Registration

Course registration for the 2024-25 school year begins soon. Please look through the course registration guide to plan your course of study.

Teachers will make recommendations through PowerSchool.

Students will receive registration information in Advisory on January 24 and January 31.

Support Boys' Volleyball

Boys' volleyball season is just around the corner!  Our BSN store is open and is a fundraiser for us.  There are some new things this year so check it out!   

Thank you all for supporting our program!

Community Impact Build Event — Feb 10

Formerly known as ‘Pitch Night,’ this event is a crash course for youth to seek out solutions to community challenges. If you are actively involved in a Changemaker meeting AND/OR have great ideas to make a positive difference in your community, we want to see you at our high-energy and high-impact build day! 



About the Event: 

This fun Saturday event will guide young people through community visioning exercises to imagine the change they want to make in the world, and youth will leave empowered with a game plan and toolkit to make these ideas a reality.

This year our theme is How can youth lead the change in creating healthier communities? With this in mind, you will go through various activities with other youth to help your ideas become reality. Facilitated by CYL staff and supported by trusted community members and mentors, you will feel more equipped to make change happen. 

SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE: COMMUNITY IMPACT BUILD EVENT

AP Exam Fees – due 2/28

• Cost per AP Exam | $98.00
• Cost per AP Exam for Free or Reduced | $40.00 (letter required)
• AP/ College Board Late Registration Fee | $40.00 (Any exam registered after Nov 15)
• Late Payment Fee | $25.00 (Added after February 28 payment due date)

Weather Delays and Snow Days

Winter weather can happen at any time. Ensure that you receive weather delay and closure notifications by making sure your phone numbers and email addresses are correct in myCherryCreek.

Just log in to myCherryCreek, click on the Oracle tile, then on Contact Info in the menu on the left. Make sure your Home Mobile Phone and/or Home Phone numbers and Work Email address are correct, so that you will receive weather delay and closure notifications.

HOW SICK IS TOO SICK?

This week, I want to address a crucial question: "How Sick is Too Sick?" It's essential to understand when it's best to keep your child at home to prevent the spread of illness and ensure their well-being and the well-being of our school community. Per CDPHE guidelines, there are four main reasons for children and adults to stay home:

1. Your student could infect others with a contagious illness, either because of symptoms, a diagnosis, or recent exposure to a contagious illness.
2. Your student does not feel well enough to take part in usual activities. For example, a child is overly tired, fussy, or will not stop crying.
3. Your student needs more care than teachers and staff can give while still caring for the other children.
4. Your student has symptoms or an illness on this list, and staying home is required.

Flu and COVID Prevention

One of the most effective ways to protect your child and our school community from the flu is by getting a flu shot. We strongly recommend contacting your healthcare provider to inquire if the flu shot is available and recommended for your child. Additionally, staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and following public health guidelines, such as mask-wearing and social distancing, can help reduce the risk of transmission of both the flu and COVID-19.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a healthy learning environment for all students. Your partnership is essential in keeping our school community safe and well.

Wishing you and your family good health throughout the school year.

Kind Regards,

Brian Kornreich, BSBME, BSN, MS, RN

Join our team as a Health Liaison at the OHS Health Clinic! 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to work alongside our school nurse, providing essential support to ensure the well-being of our students. As a Health Liaison, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the clinic and assisting with clinic triage, the management of students with chronic health conditions and administrative tasks. If you are passionate about promoting the health and welfare of high school students and are ready to make a positive impact in their lives and our community, we encourage you to visit the CCDS Jobs website and apply.

Student ID's

Overland students must have their OHS Student ID at all times. Need a replacement ID? Please go to the IST Main Office.

North Entrance

The Jewell Avenue (north) entrance to the Overland-Prairie campus and the STRIDE Health Clinic will be closed during school hours. Vehicles may enter from Pacific Drive.

The STRIDE Health Clinic parking lot is for patients only.

Security Kiosk

A security hut has been placed at the Pacific Avenue entrance to our campus near the four-way stop. This is a security checkpoint and a drop-off location for food deliveries.

Community Liaison

Meet Sara Khatib, our Community Liaison. She can help students and families with various needs such as

• Food/clothing
• Mental health support
• Economic hardship/homelessness
• Uninsured or medical difficulties
• Free and reduced lunch
• Transportation
• School supplies

Food Resources in Aurora/Denver/Arapahoe Country

Food Pantry Locator

https://www.foodbankrockies.org/find-food/

More Life Community Center

14000 E. Jewell Ave Sundays:10:00a-1:00p

1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 9:30a-2:00p; 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 9:30a-12:30p; Mobile Food Bank of the Rockies: 3:00p-5:00p (North Parking Lot)

www.ColoradoFoodCluster.com

Get food delivered to your home- students 6-18 yrs old- 7 meals, 14 snacks, and 7 milks weekly.

Aurora Interfaith Community Services

Get Help – Aurora Interfaith Community Services

Food bank, utility help

https://feedingdenvershungry.org/grocery-store/

Shop for free groceries in Denver-- 11402 East 53rd Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado 80239 Door #36 on the back left side! (November dates are full; but sign can up for December) 

Secor Cares Food Market

https://www.secorcares.com/free-food-market FR 

Wednesday and Thursday 9a-4p; Friday & Saturday 9a-1p

17151 Pine Lane, Parker, CO

Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626

Little Flower Assistance Center

11149 E. 14th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010

303-360-9686 

https://ccdenver.org/parish-community-relations/the-little-flower/

Free Community Food Bank on Wednesdays

14485 E Evans Ave. 80014 on the North side of the parking lot at 12:00

https://www.pawclife.com/

The Gateway Food Pantry at Bridgewater Church

Sundays from 11a-12p; 5201 E. WARREN AVE. Denver, 80222

Benefits in Action

Food Delivery https://biaction.org/

Resources for the Holidays

https://christmasstorecolorado.com/shop/

Volunteer and Job Opportunities

Students, are you looking for volunteer work or summer jobs? Check out some resources that are available to you in Aurora and Denver.

This document is updated all the time, so keep checking back. Contact Ms. Sara Khatib with any questions.

Weather Delays and Snow Days

Winter weather can happen at any time. Ensure that you receive weather delay and closure notifications by making sure your phone numbers and email addresses are correct in myCherryCreek.

Just log in to myCherryCreek, click on the Oracle tile, then on Contact Info in the menu on the left. Make sure your Home Mobile Phone and/or Home Phone numbers and Work Email address are correct, so that you will receive weather delay and closure notifications.

Check Your Student's Grades and Attendance

Just a reminder that CCSD allows parents/guardians to access their student's grades, attendance, email teachers, and access student classwork via myCherryCreek. This is a great way to help you monitor your student's academic success at Overland throughout the academic year.  

Questions? 

Yvette Rolison

yrolison@cherrycreekschools.org

720-747-3624

Food Deliveries

For safety reasons, food deliveries will not be accepted inside the building. Students should limit all deliveries to their lunch time, and food must be picked up outside near the security kiosk.

Please Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch

Even though Colorado has elected to provide free meals for all students, applying for MEAL BENEFITS through the district has benefits beyond meals. For example: 

• Reduced cost for testing
• Reduced Athletic and Activities Fees
• Reduced or free College Application Fees

You need to reapply every school year.