O’Neill Daily Announcements
Friday, November 1, 2024
Today is a B day (JIO)
Today is an E day (HFIS)
Schedule for next week:
Monday, November 4 - A day (JIO), F day (HFIS)
Tuesday, November 5 - No School (Conference Day)
Wednesday, November 6 - B day (JIO), A day (HFIS)
Thursday, November 7 - A day (JIO), B day (HFIS)
Friday, November 8 - B day (JIO), C day (HFIS)
Clubs Happening Today
Environmental Club - Are you passionate about protecting the planet and making a difference? The Environmental Club is the perfect place for you! We meet weekly to tackle local and global environmental issues, participate in exciting projects and work together to create a sustainable future. Your voice matters! Come be a part of a community that wants to make a positive change. Meet us Friday afternoons in the library. Grades 9-12.
Literary Magazine - O'Neill's Literary Magazine meets every Friday in room 326 after expanded day. If you're interested in the visual arts or writing and want to meet with like-minded people, please join us. See Madelyn Bourne, Shannon Faint, or Addey Page if you have questions. Grades 9-12.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ready for adventure? Join the Dungeons & Dragons Club and dive into epic quests, slay monsters, and explore dangerous dungeons with friends. Whether you’re a wizard, rogue, or paladin, your story is waiting. Grab your dice, and let’s see if you have what it takes to be a hero! Every Friday @ 2:30 pm in the library. For students in Grades 9-12. D&D Google Classroom Code: cjpzsgs. Advisor: Mrs. McNair (Library)
Guidance Department/Apply to Represent Our School at the HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar!
Attention Sophomores! We’re thrilled to announce the application process for our school’s HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership) student ambassador! The HOBY seminar is a fantastic opportunity for young leaders to develop their skills, meet other motivated students across the state, and grow as individuals dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. While academic achievement is important, being selected as our HOBY ambassador is based on a well-rounded set of qualities, not just GPA.
If you’re interested in applying, complete the Google Form where you’ll respond to a few questions and upload your resume. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on November 5th.
For more details, students should check their Guidance Google Classroom and parents/guardians should check their email.
O’Neill Cheerleading
Interested in cheerleading at O'Neill? Come to the O'Neill Cheerleading winter season interest meeting for more information! The meeting will be held Wednesday, November 6th, at 2:30 pm in the gym lobby. If you can't attend the meeting, please email Coach Ford at dana.ford@hffmcsd.org.
Guidance Department/Scholarship Opportunities!
Attention Seniors!
Each year, many of our community members and organizations have graciously contributed scholarships and awards to our seniors. There are also local, state and national scholarship opportunities that are shared with the Guidance Office. As we receive scholarship information we will share it with our seniors and their parents/guardians.
Continue to CHECK the Scholarship Opportunities page on our Guidance website, often.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Greetings 7th and 8th grade NJHS members! NJHS will be meeting on Thursday, 11/7/2024 at 3 PM in Room 109. There will be a late bus at 3:45. Please make sure your parent or guardian has filled out the permission form to attend after school meetings BEFORE Tuesday.
Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball will hold two more workouts prior to tryout in three weeks. They will be:
Tuesday 10/29
Thursday 11/7
Both days they will be from 5:30-7:30pm.
Please make sure to sign up on Family ID as well.
Winter (Indoor) Track
General information meeting and signups for Winter Track will be on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 from 2:30 to 3 pm in the cafeteria.
Craft Club
Hey everyone! Join us for Craft Club! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, we welcome all skill levels. Come meet fellow craft enthusiasts, share ideas, and unleash your imagination every Thursday in the Library. Grades 9-12 only.
Yearbook Club
Attention all 9th graders! The Yearbook Club is looking for YOU to help us create the best yearbook yet! We want to ensure your grade is authentically represented, and your voice is key. This is your chance to have a say in how 9th grade is captured in the yearbook. Join the team and help us make it memorable!
Interested? Come to our meetings! Tuesdays @ 2:30 in Room 325
Guidance - College Acceptances
Seniors,
As you start to receive copies of college acceptances and any financial aid packages, please remember to forward a copy to the guidance office.
You are welcome to forward them digitally to Ms. Henricksen, our guidance secretary, or print out a hard copy and hand it in. Additionally, you need to update your application outcomes in your Naviance Student account. Follow these steps below to do so:
1. Select Colleges and then select Colleges I'm Applying To.
2. Choose Edit for the college to update.
3. Update the details in the Results section.
4. Click Update Applications.
Email your School Counselor with any questions and be sure to continue to update this information as you receive acceptances.
PTSC School Store
Are you a PTSC Member and interested in being a parent volunteer during student lunch periods? Please contact jioptsc@gmail.com to get information about volunteering.
Click here to see available dates and sign-up for a future opening:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA5A72EABF9C34-51182797-ptsc
Want to learn more about the PTSC, become a member, or shop the online store?
Visit their website: https://www.jioptsc.org All online orders will be processed and distribution arrangements will be made.
Join the PTSC:
Reminder to ALL parents, we welcome your participation in the PTSC, by giving as much or as little time as you have to support our amazing students and school! At a minimum, your membership dues help us to support important club and school events, teachers, students, and this scholarship. Once a member, you will receive “Raider News” emails with important reminders, get information & ask questions on our members only James I. O’Neill Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/jioptsc/), and feel great about supporting all of the wonderful things we do in partnership with the school.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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