Lodwick Creates Portrait
The Memory Project has high school students and teachers create portraits for children around the world who have faced substantial challenges. It is thought to be a way to promote intercultural understanding and kindness around the world. This year the portraits have been sent to Nigeria. This is Brianna Lodwick's second year participating in this project. The Memory Project was recognized during the closing reception at The Visually Literate Show at Shawnee State's Appleton Gallery on May 16th. Pictured are OHHS art instructor Angie Richards and Brianna Lodwick at the April 2023 Board of Education meeting.
Board Recognizes Athletes
The following athletes were recognized at the April 2023 meeting of the Oak Hill Union Local Board of Education:
Oak Hill Music Honored
Oak Hill Union Local School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Oak Hill joins 830 districts across the country in receiving the prestigious award in 2023. This is the eighth consecutive year Oak Hill has been recognized for demonstrating outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
Concert Band Places 1st
The Oak Hill High School Concert Band attended the Music In The Parks Competition sponsored by Kings Island and performed at Loveland Middle School. After competing among other schools from the Tri-State area and beyond, they received a superior rating and first-place trophy. Congratulations Oaks Band! Click images to enlarge.
Musical Success
The Cast and Crew of the Spring Musical “Beauty and the Beast” thank the community for their support. Click image to enlarge. March 2023
Honors Choir Participants
The following students auditioned and earned a place in the 2023 Scioto County Honors Choir. Pictured (L-R) back row: Troy Antonara, Holly Barger, Grant Lambert, Guest Director Jeanne Wohlgamuth, Garren Brown, and Emma Radabaugh. Front row: Brianna Lodwick, Taylor Simpson, Maggie Smittle, and Andrew Miller.
Hanning Receives Grant
Congratulations to Abigail Hanning for being chosen to receive a Southeast Region Education Book Grant from the Ohio School Boards Association in the amount of $500.
She was recognized at the OSBA Southeast Region's Spring Conference on March 14, 2023, at Buckeye Hills Career Center.
Honor Society Induction
Senior Class of 2023 members of the National Honor Society received their graduation stoles and senior certificates.
Financial Aid Info
Gear up for financial aid
High school seniors should seriously consider college financial aid for the upcoming school year. Click here for a video explaining the FAFSA/Financial Aid Process.
In addition to private scholarships, federal financial aid is available for students attending two-year or four-year, public or private, career or trade colleges and schools. The aid is intended to cover expenses such as tuition, room and board, books, other supplies and transportation. Most students receive the aid based on financial need.
My Freedom Café App
Our school district is currently using Freedom Café in our food service operation to keep track of deposits and items sold to your child’s account along with other great features! Freedom Café includes a mobile app, My Freedom Café, that can be used to ensure that you are always connected to your child’s school even if you are too busy to open the app.
Online Meal Payment Option
e-Funds for Schools Online Payment Option for Meal Program
The Oak Hill Union Local School District is pleased to introduce a new program called e~Funds for Schools. This program offers various options for parents/guardians who choose to make payments online and is extremely user friendly.