NHS Hosts Slightly Haunted Halloween Halls for Oly Elementary Students

On Sunday, the Olympia High School National Honor Society hosted its second annual Slightly Haunted Halloween Halls carnival for Oly elementary school students from 2-4 pm at the high school.  Over 450 children and parents attended the event.

The OHS students decorated the academic halls of the high school in various themes--pumpkin, princess, superhero and spooky.  Visiting children were able to trick or treat in the halls plus play games, do activities and take photos with the costumed NHS members. The mad scientists were back this year with ooey gooey items to examine!  In the commons, children were also able to plays a variety of games or visit the face painters.

The event was designed as a free community outreach program by the NHS membership.  Also canned goods and monetary donations were collected.  The donations will be taken by the NHS officers and students in the Life Skills class to the Stanford Food Pantry on Nov. 9.

Halloween Event Schedule 2016

Work time after school Thursday until 6:00--pumpkin carving. painting and building.

Friday--3:30 to 6 pm---Halloween hallway set up time. Check with your committee leader to see when you work.


Saturday--9 am - 3 pm. Halloween set up time. Check with your committee leader to see when you work.

Sunday--arrival time is 11:30 am. Meet in library for brief meeting to go over the day's events. Then set up until 12:45.

Sunday--Bring costumes-- Lunch at 12:30. Change into costumes--guys in Haak's room. Girls in Brigs' . Group picture at 1:40 in commons.

The event is 2-4 pm. Have fun with the kiddos!! Quick clean up from 4-5 pm Gather in library for clean up instructions after 4 pm.

2016 OHS NHS members Buddy Walk The Central Illinois Down Symdrome Organization is holding its 12th annual Buddy Walk in Sept. 17, 10:30 am at Carden Park and Prairie Land School in Normal.  It is a one mile walk to raise fund to support programs and services for individuals with Downs Syndrome in Central Illinois.  NHS can create a team to participate in the walk.   https://cidsobuddywalk.org/register.php Date: 09/17/2016 (Sat.) Time: 9:00am - 11:00am CDT Location: Carden Park and Prairieland Elementary School in Normal IL https://cidsobuddywalk.org/register.php

NHS Haunted Halls on Oct. 30--Mandatory NHS Event

The NHS fall project will be the  Haunted Halls on October 30.  This is mandatory.  Event set up on Friday and Saturday--we will set up committees and put out a SignUp Genius for work times. Stay tuned!

NHS To Do List for Fall 2016

• NHS dues $20.  Cash or check (payable to Olympia High School NHS).  Due Sept 30.''

• Join Remind.com--this is how we send out NHS information.     remind.com/join/h28nhs2016

• Join Google Classroom.  This is where we will post information.   NHS Classroom Code: mj6dy1

• Order a t-shirt on Google Classroom.  Cost $13.  Checks payable to Olympia High School NHS.  Due Sept. 16.

• Follow the NHS website:  http://ohsnationalhonorsociety.blogspot.com/

• The NHS hours log is on Google Classroom.  You will submit your hours on Google Classroom.

• Check your OHS school email---we are going to do activity sign ups using SignUp Genius.  You will receive invitations to sign up for NHS activities through your Oly email.

• There are Signup Genius available for…
• • Homecoming Carnival--NHS sells water and soda
  • Spartan Bowlers
  • Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Success Club Tutoring
  • Tutors
  • Lunch buddies
  
  

NHS Meeting Dates for First Semester

NHS Meeting Dates:

• September 8--7:30 am in B5
• September 22--7:45 am in B5

• October 6--7:45 am in B5
• October 20--7:45 am in B5
• November 10--7:45 am in B5
• December 1--7:45 am in B5
• December 15--7:45 am in B5

NHS Spartan Bowling Volunteer Opportunity

Last year, NHS provided volunteers for the Spartan Bowlers.  Below are the bowling dates for this semester. 

 Anyone interested in gaining volunteer hours welcome to be a peer buddy for the Spartan Bowlers.  We encourage the volunteers to bowl with the kids, rather than just watch/help as they serve as excellent models – plus it makes it more fun!  If money is a concern, we can work something out.

Just like last year, we meet in the OMS gym after school, board a bus, bowl, and then return in time for the shuttle.  If volunteers want to meet us at the bowling alley, that is totally fine.

September 7 and September 21

October 5 and October 19

November 2 November 16 and November 30

December 7

The cost is still $6.00, and we meet in the OMS gym before loading the bus.

See Ms Shaw in the high school or Mrs. Davis in the middle school for additional information.

NHS Officer packets and Meeting on May 5

NHS applications for 2016-17 organization officers are available in B5.  Apps are due May 4.


There will be an NHS meeting on May 5 at 7:50 am in B5.  This is meeting for new members and continuing members.  Officers elections will be held.  Plans for next year and reflection on this year's projects will be discussed.

Hours Opps

• Bowling this Wednesday, April 13th after school. Meet in the OMS gym to take the bus. $6 to bowl or free to help out.
• Track needs 2-3 volunteers to work the gate on Saturday, April 16 from 9-12:30ish. See Mrs. Steve.
• Track needs volunteers to run the gate on Tuesday, April 19 from 3:30-7.  Multiple shifts are available.  See Mr. Stine to sign up.
• Work the Oly South Carnival, April 23, 3:30-6:30 pm. See Mr. Abrams
• Relay for Life on Friday, April 29 runs in the evening through Saturday morning--various shifts available--see Mrs. Schroeder.
• Success Club after school 3:30-5:30 Tuesday and Thursday
• Math Study Hall  during lunch/advisory--see Mrs. Bowers
• Lunch Buddies during lunch/advisory--see Mrs. Steve

Hours Opportunity

Bowling this Wednesday, April 13th after school. Meet in the OMS gym to take the bus. $6 to bowl or free to help out.

Need NHS hours? Track needs 2-3 volunteers to work the gate on Saturday, April 16 from 9-12:30ish. See Mrs. Steve tomorrow if you are interested.

Track needs volunteers to run the gate on Tuesday, April 19 from 3:30-7.  Multiple shifts are available.  See Mr. Stine to sign up.

Still need NHS hours?

Still need NHS hours? Success Club, Math Study Hall, Relay for Life, Oly South Carnival and Lunch Buddies are running.  See Hapgood or Steve to sign up.

Also NHS member are encouraged to volunteer in the community.

Hours are due April 15--see the advisors if you need help.

Hours due April 15 and Induction Ceremony

The spring NHS hours are due April 15.  10 service hours are required each semester.  Turn in your Hours Logs to Mrs. Hapgood or Mrs. Steve.


The NHS induction and recognition ceremony will be on April 25 at 6 pm in the auditorium.   Seniors who have fulfilled all their responsibilities for the 2015-16 NHS school year will receive their golden honor cords to wear at graduation.


If there are any questions about hours or the ceremony, see Mrs. Hapgood or Mrs. Steve.

NHS 3 v 3 tourney is cancelled.

Due to spring sports conflicts, the NHS 3 vs 3 basketball tournament on Friday, April 1 is unfortunately cancelled.   Only 2 teams signed up to play.  We will try again next year during a less busy month! 

 The NHS students will still hold a bake sale during lunch and advisory on Friday to benefit Race for the Cure.  

Volunteers Needed to Work College Night March 28

NHS members are needed to work the College Night on March 28 from 6-7:30.

Contact Mrs Hapgood or Mrs Steve if interested.

Volunteers should arrive at 5:45 on March 28.  They will welcome guests, provide directions and serve refreshments.

OHS To Host College Night on March 28

By Jeris Eilts, OHS Torch Reporter

The OHS Counseling Office is hosting a college night on March 28 from 6:00-7:30 pm in the high school auditorium.  There are going to be four different colleges at the event.

Mrs. Steve said, “This is going to give the students a chance to look at what the difference is between a big university and a small one, and a small community college compared to a four-year university.”

The colleges that will be here are Eureka College, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Heartland Community College. This will offer students a variety of college options.  Parents welcome to attend!

Seniors, if you have not talked to your college about deadlines, you need to do that! Most deadlines are May 1.  “If you haven’t thought about college or don’t know where you’re going to go, then you should make an appointment with one of us and get that figured out,” said Mrs. Steve, OHS guidance counselor.

Seniors, make sure you look at the board outside of the counseling office for scholarship opportunities.  Anyone who has questions on this can contact Mrs. Steve or Mr. Castillo in the counseling office.

NHS College Admissions Webinar Offered on March 23

The next National Honor Society (NHS) college admission planning webinar will be presented as follows:

The “Right” College Fit Wednesday, March 23 7:00–8:00 p.m. (ET)

Registration for members and parents is now open at www.nhs.us/webinar.www.nhs.us/webinar.

Webinar Flier

A Twitter Town Hall will take place, too, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (ET). This is a chance for members who are short on time to get quick answers from experts. Use #Prep4College to join the discussion.

OHS School Affiliation Number 00027531

NHS hours due April 15

NHS hours logs are due Friday, April 15.  Give logs to Mrs. Hapgood in B5 or Mrs. Steve in Counseling.  If you need a log, see Mrs. Hapgood.

NHS All Member Meeting on Tuesday, March 29

There will be ab NHS All Member Meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:45 in room B5.  We will discuss plans for the 3 v3 tourney which is on April 1.  We also will discuss end of the year activities.

AFTER PROM PLANNING MEETING TONIGHT AT 7 IN HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

 Olympia High School After Prom will be on April 30 from 11:30 pm and will end at 4:30 am. Parents are desperately needed to help make this a great safe and fun event for students. There is an After Prom meeting  tonight, March 14, at 6pm in the OHS Library. 

Any interested parents should attend.  Underclass parents are encouraged to attend to prepare future after prom events!  Donations are still being accepted; Monetary, prize baskets, or door prize donations are also in need to make the event amazing. Contact Angie Davis at OHS 379-5911 x9322.

Spring Projects Updates

• 3v3 basketball Tourney to benefit Relay for Life--Mandatory Event for All Members
• April 1 from 6-8 pm in high school gym
• Job Sign-up--See Mrs. Steve or Mrs. Hapgood Hapgood
• Set- up begins at 5:30
• Cancer Bracelet Sales--$1=free admission to 3 v 3 game
• Car Wash April 9th--times and location to be set
• Hours due April 20
• NHS Initiation
• April 25 from  6-7:30 in high school auditorium
• Seniors--bring in Senior and Baby Pics, labeled.  Also write down after graduation plans.  Give to Hapgood in B5
• Relay for Life- April 29th- 30th 

 

NHS 3v3 tourney on Friday, April 1 from 6-8 pm

NHS is hosting a 3v3 basketball tourney on Friday, April 1 from 6-8 pm in the high school gym.  All members are needed to work the event.  

Sign ups will be available at the March 2 meeting.  The event will support the local Relay for Life charity.  

NHS meeting Wednesday March 2 at 7:45 am

There will be an all member NHS meeting on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:45 am in B5.  Attendance is mandatory,  Thanks!

Dinner Canceled on Feb. 13

The dinner on Feb 13 for the Country Opry is canceled.  We are still planning on doing the April 23 dinner.  More details will follow as we get closer to that date.

3 vs 3 Tourney Meeting Friday, Feb 12 in advisory

3 vs 3 meeting to plan event on Friday, Feb. 12 in advisory. 

All members on this project must attend.

Canned Food Drive Meeting--2/9 in advisory

Canned Food Drive Committee--brief meeting today during advisory!  Thanks!

Spring Projects--Lists of Volunteers--See Hapgood in B5 if you need to sign up for Spring Projects!!

Freshman Orientation Feb 1-- Katie Adams, Cara Geurts, Sara Rathbun, Carson Goff, Bailey Stockhecke, Kiersten Robbins, Ellie Martin, Bekah Bauersfeld, Luke Litwiller, Nathan Schulz, Zach Kingston, Delia Kerr-Dennhardt, Mickayla Arvin, Sierra Priebe, Caleb Wilson, Taylor Rich, Layne Hanning, Jake Eichelberger, Bond Robertson

 

Country Opry-- Feb 13 and April 23--we are making and serving a dinner at this event at OHS.  Committee:  Bekah Bauersfeld, Ellie Martin, Daulton Finchum, Sara Rathbun, Carson Goff, Kiersten Robbins (4/23), Taylor Rich, Hannah While, Shannon Morr, Emily Risinger, Jeris Eilts, Ashleigh Forrest, Sarah Marsiglio
 

Parent Teacher Conferences Feb 17 and 18

 

Committee:     Ellie Martin, Bekah Bauersfeld, Daulton Finchum, Kendra Peifer, Sara Rathbun, Carson Goff, Jordan Judge, Kiersten Robbins, Taylor Rich, Delia Kerr-Dennhardt, Mickayla Arvin, Shannon MOrr, Sierra Priebe, Caleb Wilson, Emily Risinger, Jeris Eilts, Ashleigh Forrest, Bond Robertson, Nick Barclay

 

 

3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 4

• Committee:  Katie Adams, Kendra Peifer, Cara Geurts, Bailey Hoerbert, Ashley Miller, Jordan Judge, Kiersten Robbins, Alex Switzer, Collin Miller, Ellie Martin, Bekah Bauersfeld, Cameron Litwiller, Dawson Swindle, Sierra Priebe, Jake Eichelberger, Sarah Marsiglio, Bond Robertson, Luke Litwiller, Nick Barclay

 

 

Car Wash--April 9


Committee:    Bekah Bauersfeld, Ellie Martin, Daulton Finchum, Katie Adams, Sara Rathbun, Carson Goff, Bailey Hoerbert, Ashley Miller, Taylor Rich, Mickayla Arvin, Shannon Morr, Sierra Priebe, Caleb Wilson, Jeris Eilts, Ashleigh Forrest

SAVE THE DATE--NHS INDUCTION CEREMONY, All Hours due April 15.

The NHS induction ceremony is Monday, April 25^th from 6-7p.m.   All NHS members will be honored at the ceremony and new members will be inducted. 

NHS Seniors will receive their cords to wear for graduation, provided all NHS requirements have been met. 

All NHS Service hours are due on April 15!

Upcoming Dates--Sign Up to Help in Room B5

• Canned Food Drive Running Feb 1-12
• Country Opry-- Feb 13 and April 23--we are making and serving a dinner at this event at OHS. 
• Freshman Orientation Feb 1, Monday--no more volunteers needed
• 8th grader orientation activities--various dates--see Mrs. Steve
• Parent Teacher Conferences Feb 17 and 18--see Mrs. Hapgood
• Fan Frenzy Pep Video--see Mr. Jodlowski
• 3 on 3 basketball tournament
• Committee
• Workers
• March 4
• Car Wash
• April 9

NHS Financial Aid Webinar

There is approximately $185 billion in college financial aid available, according to the College Board. How does a student or parent know where to begin in maximizing opportunities to secure dollars and pursue higher education?

The answer is coming! The National Honor Society (NHS) is proud to announce the second in its college admission planning webinar series this academic year.

This session will feature the most knowledgeable experts on the topic. A Twitter Town Hall, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (ET), will feature panelists as well as representatives from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid.

Please encourage your NHS members and their parents to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to tune in and learn critical information by registering at www.nhs.us/webinar. (School personnel are welcome to register as well to become better versed in the topic.)

Understanding Financial Aid Wednesday, February 17 7:00-8:00 p.m. (ET)

A flier is included with this email to help you get the word out to your members:

1. Download the flier here and fill in your school affiliation number, shown above. (Members or parents who wish to participate will need that number to complete the registration.)
2. Make copies of the flier and distribute it to your members.
3. You could also fill in the number on the flier, scan it, and email it to your members.

NHS is proud to continue this webinar series in order to support college access and success for its members. Thank you for being an advocate in the future of your students.

Sincerely,

Jonathan D. Mathis, PhD
Director, National Honor Societies
NASSP

P.S. The NHS Scholarship Program continues to accept applicants through February 16. A total of $500,000 is at stake. There is no limit on the number of members who apply. Don’t let your students miss out!

NHS Meeting Thursday, Jan 28 at 7:45

The next NHS meeting will be on Thursday, Jan 28 at 7:45 in room B5.  If you cannot attend, please let Mrs. Hapgood or Mrs. Steve know.  Thanks!

Canned Food Committee Meets 1/19 during advisory

Canned food drive committee will meet on Tuesday, Jan 19 in advisory, room B5. All members are welcome to attend and help out .

IHSA Student Section Showdown!

We need a group of students to put together a 3 min video of our fan section for the IHSA Student Section Showdown contest!! See Hapgood...

Service Opportunities this Spring so Far

Canned food Drive--See Mrs. Hapgood

 

Tutoring – See Mrs. Steve

Freshman Orientation – Help guiding people around through the building, welcome table, etc.

Fresh Orientation Food Table – See Mrs. Kirby to sign up to help hand out refreshments.

OMS lunch buddies meets Jan 13

Lunch buddies meet January 13.  Grab your lunch and head to OMS to meet Mrs. Castleman.

NHS Scholarship Search Tool

National Honor Society (NHS) members offers a new scholarship search tool exclusively tailored to make searching for scholarships by NHS members more efficient and productive.

NHS Scholar Dollars offers filtered results based on the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

It’s accessible through the NHS website. Members can visit www.nhs.us/scholardollars and enter the pillars most aligned to their accomplishments. This will present them with more focused options to pursue in seeking scholarship support.

Spartan Bowlers--Wednesday, Jan13

If you would like to attend Spartan Bowlers, it meets on Wednesday, Jan 13.  Contact

Diana Davis, Physical Educator, Olympia North Elementary for further details.