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Monday, May 2

• Start of Senior Spirit Week
• National Teacher Appreciation Week 
• Softball vs. Celebration, 6pm

Tuesday, May 3

• Baseball at Boone, 6pm
• Softball at Districts

Thursday, May 5

• Baseball at Districts, TBD

Friday, May 6

• Blues & BBQ, 6:30pm in the Courtyard

Saturday, May 7

• National Children's Mental Health Day
• Prom at the Hyatt Grand Cypress
• Track at Regionals 

Monday, May 2: FSA Reading Test (Session 1)

Tuesday, May 3: FSA Reading Test (Session 2)

Thursday, May 5: U.S. History and Biology EOC

Maria Soto – admitted to

Middlebury College

Throughout my high school years, I’ve been actively involved in many organizations that have allowed me to support my community. While at my school I’m an active member in our student government program, Beta, and National Honors Society. Additionally, I’m a volunteer in service organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank, West Oaks S.T.A.R.S Gift wrapping, and Downtown Winter Garden annual community events. These organizations have allowed me to strengthen the skill sets I needed to become a part of the top 10 students in my class.

Glorietta Arthoro – admitted to

Vanderbilt University, University of Notre Dame, Grinnell College, Middlebury College, Northwestern University, Washington University in St. Louis and Rice University

I am President of Beta Club, my pride and joy as we took home the 3rd place award for Show Choir at the Florida National Beta Convention. I'm also Treasurer of the National Honor Society and a member of the Science National Honor Society. I can attest much of my achievements such as receiving the AICE Diploma and my college acceptances to my optimism, which I hope to carry into college. I plan to major in data science and, hopefully, continue my education by receiving my master's or doctorate degree. 

Baseball defeats Wekiva's Mustangs

Ocoee 3, Wekiva 1 (Thursday, April 21)

Greg Jones had a double.

June Golf Tournament at Forest Lake Golf Club

Osmosis and Cell Membrane using eggs

Biology properties of water lab!

Water cycle demo using open and closed systems 

Summer Tips for Parents - Virtual Workshop (May 11)

URL: https://bit.ly/may11virtualworkshop2022

Orange County Virtual School - Summer Courses:

Parent Academy just ahead of summer break (May 21):

As officers in the Student Government Association (SGA), it’s easy to get intertwined between different events and activities. From the past 3 to 4 years, senior officers Sarah Hoffer, Avery Wise, Emma MacTavish, Maiya DeCruiz, Jayden Currence, Brianna Roopchand, and Gaelle Chatelier have made unique contributions to Ocoee High School. From all the effort they put into making the school a better place, they have made long lasting memories that will last a lifetime. 

Senior SGA officers share their most memorable experiences from being officers in SGA:

Sarah Hoffer - 4 year member

I feel like I love that every year I met new people and learned something new where I’ve met a lot of new people and grown a lot.

Avery Wise - 4 year member

I really enjoyed going to all conferences that we participated in. Being able to show all other schools who Ocoee is, is something that I will always love.

Emma MacTavish - 3 year member 

My favorite memory of being an officer this year was probably this last officer meeting we had at Panera. It was an overall amazing bonding experience, collectively taking a look at how far we’ve come as a group and as an SGA since the beginning of the year (when we had our first officer meeting at Panera). It was a nostalgic celebration of sorts and a perfect way to end our final meeting together.

Maiya Decruiz - 4 year member 

I think my favorite moment would be one of our award days when we painted our ceiling tiles. We all did this kind of big family big group thing where we were screaming and just having fun.

Jayden Currence - 4 year member 

Setting up the drive-in banquet last year as a rising officer is probably my favorite memory. It was the first event that was something I had created. Something I had made and worked on. And I got to see how it emotionally impacted those who attended, which is just such a beautiful thing. Helping students feel that kind of connection to our school is exactly what SGA is all about, and it is amazing to watch that happen right in front of my eyes.

Brianna Roopchand - 3 year member

One of my favorite memories was from the Mr. and Miss Ocoee Pageant. I was the stage manager for this event and it was so fun, especially being able to work with different students, and the theme was one of my favorite movies. (Teen Beach Movie)

Gaelle Chatelier - 3 year member 

My favorite experience from SGA is the day I got asked to take over the parliamentarian position. As you may not know, I was asked to take the parliamentarian position mid year which was very unexpected but by far the best decision I could have ever made. It truly pushed me to my limits and showed me that I am capable of doing anything, will the right support group around me. This opportunity has been nothing short of amazing and has turned out to be one of my favorite highlights of SGA!

1) Melanoma Monday encourages early detection through screening. It is observed this Monday, May 2, at the start of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Source: USA Today

2) May is also National Mental Health Awareness Month. State of mental health in America since the pandemic:

Source: Statista - Read full article

3) The economic benefits from getting an education - 2021 results:

Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor

4) WISDOM TO LIVE BY: 

Matthew McConaughey On Perseverance

Life is a series of commas, not periods. 

~ Matthew McConaughey, actor

Pat Summitt On Effort

When you grow up on a dairy farm, cows don't take a day off, so you work every day. And my dad always said, "No one can outwork you."

~ Pat Summitt, basketball coach

Will Rogers On Mindfulness

Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.

~ Will Rogers, humorist

Joe Dimaggio On Leadership

A person always doing his or her best becomes a natural leader, just by example.

~ Joe DiMaggio, baseball player

Thomas Edison On Persistence

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

~ Thomas Edison, inventor

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you OHS educators!

Dr. Karcinski, Principal

Ocoee High School

Sunday, May 1, 2022

Remember Knights:

No matter how you feel, 

get up, dress up, and show up, 

but never give up.

Have a wonderful week!

Dr. Karcinski, Principal

Ocoee High School

Sunday, May, 2022

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