Newsletter - The week of October 10th 2021

Covid - Quarantine Options

The following information is (of course) subject to change based on the updated guidance we receive.

THOSE WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED

• Exposed but with no symptoms: No quarantine
• Exposed with symptoms: Quarantine 10 days. At 5th day, may take a Covid test. If negative, may return to school on the 8th day.

THOSE WHO ARE NOT VACCINATED

• Exposed with or without symptoms: Quarantine 10 days. At 5th day, may take a Covid test. If negative, may return to school on the 8th day.
• Test to Stay option: If no symptoms, may test at school daily for 5 days. If negative, may stay at school. Requires signup: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

EXPOSURE = 15 minutes or more exposure to a positive case in 24 hour period (within 3 feet).

Masks at School

Reminder: It is a requirement that all students wear a mask covering their nose and mouth throughout the day with the exception of lunch when students are actively eating/drinking. Students are required to wear a mask at all times on the bus.

Parade Route 

Our homecoming parade lineup will occur at our tennis court parking near Camp Ernst Road/across the street from the Hawk's Landing subdivision. 

The parade begins @ 6:00 p.m. and will come down Longbranch Road towards the school, turn right into our main entrance and will end at the stadium gate.  We encourage our community to line Longbranch Road and our main entrance to celebrate our 14th year! 

Our clubs and organizations will have plenty of candy to pass out to those along the parade route. 

Make plans to join us this Friday, October 15th @ 6:00 p.m. for our 14th Homecoming Parade!

Homecoming - Convertible Cars Request

We are in need of several convertible cars to transport our Homecoming Court along the parade route.

Please email Ms. Karen Wiebe if you are able to assist with this.

Homecoming Dance Tickets

**The Dance has been moved to inside the main gym due to impending weather.**

Homecoming Dance will be October 16th from 7-11pm Tickets will be $25. Tickets are available for sale on online through October 14th (see link below for ticket sales). No tickets will be sold after October 14.

All students bringing a guest to the dance must turn in a guest permission contract & waive liability consent at lunch or in the library on 10/12, 10/13, or 10/14.

No guest will be permitted into the dance without a contract on file. Guest contracts can be picked up in the library. All students and guests must present their student ID to be entered into the dance. 

Ticket Sales - (Cooper Website Homepage - top tab)

Consent to Waive Liability

Guest Permission Contract

Governors Scholar Program (GSP) Workshops

To be eligible to apply and be selected a student must be:  

• In the 11th grade at the time of selection and intend to return to a KY school district for the next school term.
• Be a current resident of KY 
• Have taken the ACT, PSAT, OR SAT in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade.  

October 14 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Student GSP Workshop in the library (no sign up necessary)

November 11 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Student GSP Workshop in the library (no sign up necessary)

December 3

All applications are due to Ms. Vickers no later than 3PM - no late applications accepted.

December 2021

Students selected to move onto the state level will be notified.

Any questions please email Lesley Vickers

Students can access the entire application at gsp.ky.gov

Hoxworth Blood Drive

• We had 52 volunteers try to donate - 46 were first time donors

·         We collected 40 units!

• Up to 120 potential lives saved!

Hoxworth appreciates our commitment to saving lives. The donors who participated in the blood drive have helped ensure that there is an adequate blood supply for the patients in our community.

Hoxworth is the sole provider of blood products to over 30 hospitals in our area. The blood that is collected at our drive goes to save the lives of our neighbors, family and friends in the Greater Cincinnati/NKY/SE Indiana area.

National Lunch Day

National Lunch Day is on Wednesday, October 13th. If we achieve 900 lunch meals on Wednesday, October 13th, everyone that comes through the line on Thursday, October 14th will receive a FREE Scooter ice cream bar. We need students that typically pack a lunch to grab lunch at school on Wednesday. A reminder, school breakfast and lunch is at NO CHARGE this year.

Basketball Tryouts

Women's Varsity/JV (Grades 10-12)

Friday, October 15, 2:45-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 16, 8:00-9:30 a.m.

Women's Freshman (Grade 9)

Friday, October 15, 2:45-:4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 16, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Men's Varsity/JV/Freshman Tryout Dates:

Friday, October 15, 2:45-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 16, 11:00-1:00 p.m.

To participate in tryouts, every player must have a completed KHSAA physical form uploaded in final forms (no exceptions).

See Parent Playbook for directions on uploading to final forms.

If a student is interested in playing this year but are unable to attend tryouts due to being involved in a fall sport with Cooper High School, please contact the coach:

Women's Head Coach: Justin Holthaus

Men's Head Coach: Tim Sullivan

College Finance Tip

Bob McDermott is KHEAA (KY Higher Education Assistance Authority) provides timely tips in helping students and parents journey the transition between high school and post-secondary through financial tips.  

As high school seniors and their parents begin the college financial aid process, they may find themselves faced with unfamiliar terms. This short glossary from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) may help.  Read more...

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lesson last Tuesday reviewed some of the goals we set ourselves on the meaning of words and included a video on Growth Mindsets versus Fixed Mindsets.

Upcoming Events   

Click here to view our upcoming events calendar.



Oct 13 Parent Night for Class Ring Info 3-7pm

Oct 13 Senior Graduation Orders Due

Oct. 13 PSAT @ Cooper

Oct. 14 Last Day to purchase dance tickets Tix Sales

Oct. 15 KIP Survey Opt Out Deadline

Oct. 15 Homecoming Parade, 6pm

Oct. 15 Homecoming Game & Halftime Court 7:30pm

Oct. 16 Homecoming Dance, 7-11pm

Oct. 18 1st Quarter Grading Period Ends

Oct. 20 SBDM Council Meeting, 3pm

Oct. 23 National ACT Test Date

Oct 27 Alive @ 25 Driving Class, 4pm

Oct. 28 Report Card via IC

Nov. 5 Nat'l ACT Test Reg. Deadline for 12/11 Test

Oct. 26 School Picture Retakes

Nov. 16 Senior Portrait Deadline Prestige Video

Dec. 11 National ACT Test Date

May 2-6 AP Exams

May 9-13 AP Exams

All Sports Schedules are available to view on the Cooper Website. 

Go to Quick Links - Athletics - Sports Schedule - select the sport from the drop down calendar menu.

Sports Event Ticket Sales - Quick Links - Athletics - Sports Event Ticket Sales

Live Streaming - Quick Links - Athletics - Live Sports Streaming