This month, Mr. Sheehan and Mrs. Hoisington were excited to introduce their students to Jayme Lemons, television and movie producer. Jayme Lemons is a co-founder of Jaywalker Pictures with Laura Dern, on the Arkansas Cinema Society Board of Directors, and is an Arkansas native from Waldron. Her list of accomplishments and work in film and television is extensive. Here are some key takeaways from our time with her: Be persistent; things don’t always work out the way you wish, so you have to keep trying. Try everything. Learn everything. Whatever your passion is, there is something in cinema for you to create and do. Look for strong mentors to show you the way. Build your path; then mentor others. Read ALL the time--reading and story are how you learn. Keep learning new things.
Join us for Spirit Night at Cane's on Tuesday, May 13th! Thank you for supporting OHMS. #UKnighted
What's Next Night is tomorrow! We can't wait to see our newest knights there! Doors open at 4:45pm and guided tours start promptly at 5pm.
Consider supporting OHMS by visiting Splash Car Wash! Help us reach our goal of $400! You can purchase your wash through the link below. Be sure to share with family and friends!
https://wlink.live/2025_ohms
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Congratulations to our Old High Middle School Cooking with the Books Division 2 Odyssey Team for completing this year's problem and performing successfully at Regional and State (Virtual) Competition. For this problem, classic cooking took on a new meaning as teams created a performance about an original chef character that was inspired by fictional literary characters and events. Teams selected from selected classic literature and created a gourmet meal based on their chosen book. The performance included a setting from the book that inspired the meal, a team-created cooking gadget, and a dinner party featuring the meal that included a character from the book. Our "Wonkas" showed that creativity and kindness (not profit and greed) are keys to our happiness and building community. Our Division 2 Team placed second at State Competition this year.
Congratulations to our Old High Middle School Cooking with the Books Division I Odyssey Team for completing this year's problem and performing successfully at Regional and State (Virtual) Competition. For this problem, classic cooking took on a new meaning as teams created a performance about an original chef character that was inspired by fictional literary characters and events. Teams selected from selected classic literature and created a gourmet meal based on their chosen book. The performance included a setting from the book that inspired the meal, a team-created cooking gadget, and a dinner party featuring the meal that included a character from the book. Our "Secret Gardeners" created an inspiring solution that showed us beauty is throughout us not just on the service, and that, with kindness and a little intentional magic, all problems can be solved. Our Division 1 Team placed fifth at State Competition.
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Lyons for fostering such a warm and welcoming atmosphere at Old High! She brings joy to everyone she meets and exemplifies the qualities that every Old High Knight should aspire to embody. Happy Principal Appreciation Day! #UKnighted #OnceAKnightAlwaysAKnight
Our Old High Middle School Odyssey of the Mind teammates are getting ready for this Thursday's Maker Hat Contest. We can't wait to see what everybody makes!
Congratulations to our Old High Middle School AstronOMical Odyssey Team for completing this year's problem and performing successfully at Regional and State (Virtual) Competition. OMers always shoot for the stars, and this problem is no different! Many civilizations have used stories, myths, and legends to explain the stars in the sky and their patterns. In this problem, teams created a humorous performance set in a team-created “historical” civilization that presented constellations and original stories explaining each one. The performance also included a humorous astronomer character with a “stellar” costume, a lighting effect, and a shooting star! Our Division 2 Team placed fifth at State Competition.
OHMS Choir Concert! You won't want to miss this performance on April 30 @ 6:30p. BHS/AAC. Free & open to the public. Invite your friends & family!
It's fundraiser time! Join us in supporting the Splash Car Wash Fundraiser 4/30 - 5/9!
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Attention future 5th graders! Join us on Tuesday, May 6th for What's Next Night! Take part in guided walking tours of Old High to discover everything you need to know about becoming a Knight. Doors will open at 4:45 PM, and the tours will begin promptly at 5 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Bike To School Week kicks off tomorrow! Ride safely and we'll catch you at school! 🚴♂️🚴♀️
Bike to School Week is happening next week. Put some air in your tires, grab your helmets and hit the road! We’re excited to see everyone biking in!
Don't forget to bring your Kona Ice money tomorrow—it's gonna be awesome! $4 for a medium and $6 for a large. What a super fun way to celebrate all the amazing work our Knights have done this week! 🎉🍧
ATLAS Testing is set for this Tuesday and Wednesday! Please ensure that your student arrives at school by 7:50 AM, as testing will begin promptly at 8 AM!
One of the best resources for our teachers is each other! Here they are sharing their yearly professional growth plan. At Old High each year, every teacher chooses a research based teaching strategy based on an individual goal. They research the strategy, use and perfect it in their own classrooms, and share their strategy with the staff. We never stop growing at Old High! #UKnighted
5 students from team Champions and 1 student from team Heroes represented OHMS in the local finals of the Civics Bee Monday evening. Congrats to all students who participated, and good luck to Lynden M. and Asher S., who placed 2nd and 3rd, as you prepare for state finals next month!
Buy your Field Day shirt (designed by student Lillian Cox) by April 27! Starting at $7.50 and full of rizz! https://ohmsfieldday25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Congrats to the OHMS Robotics Team! They snagged 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the latest competition. We're thrilled to see our knights doing great things! A heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Wood and Coach Wolfe for their dedication and effort in making our robotics club a tremendous success. Keep up the amazing work! #UKnighted
