O’Neill Daily Announcements

Thursday, January 16, 2025 

Today is a B day (JIO)

Today is an A day (HFIS)

Schedule for this week

Friday, January 17 - A day (JIO), B day (HFIS)

Clubs Happening Today

Academic After-School Help - Academic After-School Help will take place on Thursdays in room 109. Open to 7th and 8th graders.

Anime Club - Join us for anime club to watch some anime in Room 322 EVERY Thursday!

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.

Guidance: Mid-Year Reports to Colleges

Attention Seniors!

Being that marking period grades are published on February 1st, mid-year averages won’t be made available until the week of February 3rd . Colleges may require and/or have already started to request your first semester grades. Please note, it is the student's responsibility to notify their college of this timeline.

We satisfy this requirement by sending an updated transcript that includes your mid-year averages for full-year courses and final averages for fall semester courses. Your seventh-semester cumulative grade point average and class rank will also be included.

In the space provided below, list the colleges to which you have already applied that require your first semester grades. Check the box next to any schools for which you used the Common Application. If there are any other forms that need to be filled out, other than the Common Application Mid-year Report form, be sure to get them to your counselor.

Please submit this form to the Guidance Office by Friday, January 31st.

If you have any questions, email your school counselor.

Fearless' annual 'Love Shouldn't Hurt' Teen summit

Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc. is hosting their 10th Annual “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” Youth Summit on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at SUNY Orange Middletown Campus. Love Shouldn’t Hurt is a transformative experience designed for youth participants to gain knowledge and skills necessary to identify and address teen dating violence in our communities. During Love Shouldn’t Hurt, students will have the opportunity to participate in various workshops designed to educate around teen dating violence and other forms of gender-based violence. Additionally, participants will be provided practical tools and resources they can bring back to their school and community to support creating environments free from abuse, violence and oppression.

Transportation and lunch will be provided. Please complete and turn in this Permission Slip no later than FEBRUARY 14th to Mrs. FitzSimmons in room 201 or Ms. Lonergan in the cafeteria. There are only 20 spots available so please turn in your permission slips promptly. Please reach out with any questions.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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 weekly/monthly, 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. Join @ www.jioptsc.org

The 2024-2025 PTSC Scholarship Application is now available!

Each year the JIO PTSC awards students whose parents are members the opportunity to apply for a scholarship. The PTSC does not participate in the Common Application. We have our own scholarship application process that we feel fits our diverse membership. The JIO PTSC Scholarship is neither merit nor needs based, but rather a combination of several characteristics. The James I. O’Neill PTSC Scholarship is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in a number of categories to include academics, community service, leadership, drive, and the ability to articulate themselves in a way that reflects the rigor of a high school senior. Last year the PTSC was able to award $9,750.00 in scholarships to graduating seniors. We invite you to apply at www.jioptsc.org

2024 Snowball

The PTSC invites students to a night of desserts and dancing. Dance and watch our winter court crowned!!

King and Queen - Seniors
Prince and Princess - Juniors
Duke and Duchess - Sophomores
Lord and Lady - Freshman

LIMITED TICKETS!!
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE: FEB 2ND

More Information and Ticket sales can be found at www.jioptsc.org

Nominate Your Snowball Court: See Google Form Link Below

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bqHq-P4IVkweJA6u8BOFgXSi-O3vFIU1qEbLZ37dZSo/edit