Weekly Happenings- December 10, 2020
Thank You for Supporting Giving Tuesday!
This year, nearly 180 parents, friends, alumni, and faculty/staff made gifts to The O'Hara Fund to support tuition assistance. Thanks to the generosity of so many we were able to raise $30,139 to provide scholarships and financial aid for our students. What a blessing this is especially during this pandemic when many are facing so many challenges!
Key Reminders
Administrative Offices
Tutoring:
If you would like a member of the National Honor Society to provide tutoring in a subject, please complete this form.
Guidance Office
PSAT scores for 10th and 11th grade students have arrived.

Scores can be found in the student College Board account and they have also been uploaded to their Naviance account.
O'Hara Family Christmas
From the Finance Office
Senior parents: Transcripts can only be sent by the Guidance Office if your FACTS account is up to date. Please check your FACTS account each month to prevent any delays in your child's college application process. Please make payments in a timely manner. 


END of SEMESTER: Please check your FACTS accounts if you are not up to date. It is very imperative for student enrollment that accounts be current by the end of the first semester at the end of January.

All parents: Financial aid applications for 2020-2021 opened on October 1, 2020, on the FACTS Management website. You will need to complete an online application, submit a $30 fee and upload your 2019 taxes in order to qualify for financial aid and grants during the 2021 - 2022 school year. 

You can visit the FACTS website at www.online.factsmgt.com/aid.

Contact Denise Lynn Todd in the Finance Office with any questions or for assistance in uploading your tax returns. 

You MUST submit a financial aid application each year in order to receive financial aid or grants.
Winter Athletics
Students must complete the FamilyID registration to participate in winter athletics. Winter sport tryouts will be January 9th. More information will be coming soon.
Use Amazon Smile When You Shop
This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving and shop Amazon Smile. A percentage of qualifying purchases is donated to O'Hara when you click the link: smile.amazon.com  
Christmas at Mane Street
Don't forget Cardinal O'Hara's school store, Mane Street, for your Christmas Shopping needs! The store is open exclusively online 24/7! We even have some great priced items for Stocking Stuffers! We have some new items including pink pj pants and new winter hats. 

Shop online and pick up in person
SAT Prep Class
Tell Congress Catholic Schools Need Emergency Aid
COVID-19 has contributed to the permanent closure of over 160 Catholic schools across 23 states. Additionally, internal surveys show ten percent of Catholic schools are still uncertain of their future. That means as many as 500 or more additional Catholic schools could be in jeopardy of closing in the wake of the pandemic.
Quick Links
Have you downloaded our app?
In an effort to increase communication, we are excited to share the launching of our new app. This app includes any important announcements and updates as well as the school calendar. The calendar includes all school events and academic schedules. It will also send you alerts if you enable notifications. The app is still in the early stages, but it is an extremely useful tool for students and parents.

Here are the steps to download the app:

  1. Go to the app store or play store depending on your device.
  2. Search for "School News by Edlio."
  3. Download the app.
  4. Once downloaded, open the app and it will prompt you to search for you school. Type in "Cardinal O'Hara High School." (It should pop up after a few letters)
  5. Once you are in the app, if you click on "alerts" you will be prompted if you would like to enable notifications.
Cardinal O'Hara High School | 1701 South Sproul Road Springfield, PA 19064 | 610-544-3800 | www.cohs.com