Last day to order a Senior Ad is Thursday February 8th.Yearbook ads are a great way to show your recognition and pride for your student. To create and purchase your ad, just go to www.jostensyearbooks.com and place your order by TOMORROW 2/8. Time and space are limited, so be sure to place your order today! If you have not ordered your copy of this year’s yearbook, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com and place your order to guarantee your copy on distribution day! Last day to order a yearbook is Wednesday February 28th. Please visit our Tabula website for all of the details.
We all know that second semester feeling when high school starts to feel like high school and school gets a little bit too hard… Spring Break seems years away and you haven’t seen the sun since October…. well we’ve got a solution for that – Snowball!!! Come pick up an app in the SAC or use the following link!
VOCAL VALENTINE'S ON SALE THIS WEEK!
Vocal Valentine's will be on sale Thursday 2/8, Friday 2/9 & Monday 2/12 in the North and South Cafeterias during all lunch periods. Spread the Love Huskies!
OPRF LIBRARY TO HOST AUTHOR TIFFANY D. JACKSON
Join us for a virtual author visit with Tiffany D. Jackson on Friday February 9th during 3rd period in the Little Theater!Turn in your field trip form by TODAY Wednesday February 7th. **We are also searching for a student moderator to interview the author during the visit!Email Ms. Hooper if you're interested!
HUSKIES FOR HEARTS BASKETBALL GAME
Come to the Boys Basketball Game Friday 2/9 at 7:30pm! Let’s celebrate the Drill and Cheer team Senior Nights but also raise awareness for Heart Health! Pre-ordered shirts can be picked up and limited extra shirts will be sold for $15 CASH ONLY on Wednesday 2/7 & Thursday 2/8 during lunch periods outside of the SAC!Stop by the table to learn some heart-healthy facts & win prizes, too!
SRC TUTORING UPDATE
Students, please click HERE for the latest SRC Update. Please note that on February 6th, there will be no evening tutoring for English, History, or Writing.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY EXAM REGISTRATION – 2/22
Registration for the second Computer Proficiency Exam on February 22nd will open at 8:00am on Thursday February 8th. You must be a freshman, sophomore or junior not currently enrolled in Digital Literacy to be eligible to sit for the exam. The registration link is attached or see your counselor. Reach out to Mr. Prebble in Rm 3117 with any questions.
BLU POPCORN FUNDRAISER
Black Leaders Union is sponsoring a Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser! ON SALE NOW to THIS Friday February 9th! Scan the QR codes on the flyers around the school!!
HUSKIE ATHLETES
Huskie Athletes! There will be an opportunity to learn more about your pathway to college through sports on Monday, February 12th at 7PM in the Little Theatre at OPRFHS. Guardians and athletes can come to this free informational seminar about college athletics, eligibility and recruiting. See flyer for more details!
BLACK PROFESSIONALS DAY
Oak Park and River Forest High School: Office of Equity and Student Success is hosting Black Professionals Day on Tuesday, February 20th from 8:50am - 10:50am. (2nd & 3rd Periods) in the Auditorium. This is an opportunity for students to engage with professionals through a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Students will learn about life after high school and what it takes to be successful. Friday, February 16th, 2024 is the Deadline for Student Sign up.All are Welcome!
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT JUNIOR MEETINGS
Attention Juniors!Please check your student email account on February 9th for an email invitation from your counselor to attend one of our upcoming Junior Post-Secondary Planning Meetings in the Little Theater. You’ll learn about tools to explore good-fit colleges and careers, 2- and 4-year college degrees, certificate programs, apprenticeships, the military, and more. Please attend one of your PSS team’s group sessions scheduled February 13th - 15th.Any questions?Please see your counselor.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITES
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is seeking local applicants who have been active in community service to apply for college scholarship opportunities. Links to the applications may be linked below, and more information is available on the website HERE.
The Kiwanis Club of River Forest / Oak Park awards several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to residents of Oak Park or River Forest who have demonstrated exemplary efforts in community service to others, achievements in scholastics, and extra-curricular activities to attend the college of their choice. The deadline to apply HERE is February 19th.
The Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest awards several $1,500 college scholarships to graduating seniors who are residents of Oak Park or River Forest and are active in community service. Deadline to apply HERE is February 19th.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT GRANTS
The OPRFHS Alumni Association provides financial assistance to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors for academic-related SUMMER enrichment opportunities. The application is available at this LINK! The deadline is WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21. Questions? Send an e-mail to: alumniassociation@oprfhs.org
SARAH'S INN YOUTH VOICE AWARD 2024
Use your voice and join Sarah's Inn to break the cycle of relationship violence. To participate in the 2024 Youth Voice Award, follow the prompts on the website. Two projects will be selected to win a $2,000 award.Submissions are due Feb. 29, 2024. Find out more HERE!
AP STUDENTS
The March 1 deadline is quickly approaching! Please be sure you are registered for your exams in your College Board account and that you have paid for your exams in Total Registration at TotalRegistration.net/AP/143245. Remember, if you took an AP Exam last year or registered for the PSAT/NMSQT this year, you already have a Total Registration account. DO NOT create a new one. See Ms. Asbury’s email to families on September 14 (for yearlong and fall semester-only AP courses) and January 17 (for spring semester-only AP courses) for detailed information on using Total Registration. Be sure to pay for your exam(s) by March 1 or an exam will not be ordered for you! If you are a student on waiver, your exams fees are waived. However, you MUST register your exams in Total Registration and indicate that you are on waiver instead of making a payment or an exam will not be ordered for you. Any questions, see Ms. Asbury in Room 3254.
Activities & Athletics Spotlight
LUNAR NEW YEAR, PRESENTED BY PALS AND THE CHINESE PROGRAM Join us on Friday, February 9th during your lunch period to celebrate Lunar New Year of the Dragon! Many booths will be open right outside the SAC and lunchroom,
showcasing different cultural activities and the Lion Dance,
with prizes available as well! Don't forget to buy a Lunar New Year shirt as well, linked HERE!
We hope to see you there!
SUMMER MUSICAL
It's time to start planning your summer activities!
Consider being a part of the OPRF Summer Musical as a performer, musician or technician. Fill out the Google Form to express interest and
we will keep you in the loop on registration and show selection. Come "play" with us this summer!
CREST
Want to get a prize for your creativity?
Crest is back with our second contest of the year!
Please go to the link below to see both prompts for the new contest.
And, thanks for all the amazing submissions for Contest #1!
You can now see the winning entries on our website. Here is the link to our Contest Page! ENVIRO CLUB K-CUP BINS
Staffulty, fill out this form for a FREE K-cup Recycling Bin for your office spaces.
Thanks for joining the push towards zero waste!
BOYS WATER POLO Interested in Boys’ Water Polo? Open pools start this week in the West Pool!
Thursday 2/8 6:00-7:30pm
Monday 2/12 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday 2/15 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday 2/22 6:00-7:30pm
Please reach out to Coach Bailey Wendt if you have any questions!
PING PONG TOURNAMENT
There will be a Ping Pong Tournament on Tuesday, February 13th starting immediately after school.
All skill levels are welcome to participate!
You MUST sign up with THIS LINK in order to play.
Activities/Clubs Weekly Calendar
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
A Place for All
Come one, one all to a PLACE FOR ALL! Help us finalize our plans for a Black History Month advisory activity! LGBTQ+ & Allies all welcome!
Room 3160 3:30pm
MOCK TRIAL
All returning members: Make sure your materials are ready to present next week during the scrimmages!
Room 3341 3:30pm
Sports Med Club
Our next meeting is Wednesday 2/7 at 3:15pm in 3303! Come hear about the Huskies for Hearts basketball event this weekend, practice sports medicine skills, and more!
Room 3303 3:15pm
Enviro Club
Join a project team this semester: Thrift Store, Earth Week, NexTrex thin films recycling, caf hydroponics, Thatcher Woods stewardship, native gardens and more!
Room 2260 3:20pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8th
BEST BUDDIES
Club Meeting!
South Cafe 7:20am
Government & Public Policy Club
Learn about what's going on AND help us plan to register people to vote! Seniors: be on the lookout :)
Room 3160 7:20am
Improv Club
Come out and sharpen your Harold skills as we prepare for our February 22nd show!
Room 4351 3:15pm
Photo Club
Photo Club will be meeting this Thursday (2.8) at 3:15 for open studio time. Bring a friend if you like, there is still time to use one of your favorite images and transfer it to a canvas. New members are always welcome - We would love to have you! See you Thursday, MsC
Room 3360 3:15pm
FACS of Life Club (FCCLA)
The FACS of Life Club (FCCLA) will be meeting after school this Thursday, February 8th in room 4185, from 3:15-4:15 pm. Join us and make chocolate covered strawberries !!Also learn about this exciting club which topics include Baking, Culinary, Sewing, Child Development, and Leadership. All are welcome!!!
