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It’s great to be young and a Comet!
Oakwood High School December 6, 2019
Comet Courier
Volume VII, Issue 10
Comet
Calendar
December 9
College Express
Exams
December 13
Holiday Concert
December 18
Semester Exam
7th Hour
Turkey tourney champs!
December 18
School Board Mtg.
December 19
1:40 Dismissal
Semester Exams
1st, 3rd, 5th Hours
The girls basketball team claimed the championship of the Comet Classic, beating
Tri-County, 60-59. Members of the team are, back row, Assistant Coach Jesse
Johnson, Addie Wright, Katelyn Young, Aaliyah Denius, MiKayla Cox, and Head
Coach Stephanie Marsh. Front row, Karsen Rupp, Ashlynn Pinnick, Aubrey Wells,
and Savannah Nevitt.
December 20
1:40 Dismissal
Semester Exams
2nd, 4th, 6th Hours
January 6
School Resumes
January 13
College Express
Resumes
The boys basketball team claimed the championship of the Tri-County Turkey
Tourney, finishing 3-1. Members of the team are, back row, Isaiah Ruch, Elijah Harden,
Cade Lawhorn, Nathan Wright, Ethan Garrett, Sam Howie, Gaven Clouse, and
Coach Jeff Mandrell. Front row, Josh Young, Jackson Powell, Kade Anderson, Brevin
Wells, Jayden Cox, and Griffin Trees.

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Lashuay named Comet of the Month
Walker honored for Respectfulness; Borden is top athlete
The OHS Student Recognition
Committee has
chosen Caleb Lashuay to
be the December Student
of the Month.
Lashuay is a four-sport
athlete, competing in soccer,
football, wrestling,
and baseball. He is a High
Honor Roll student and a
member of National Honor
Society.
He is also a DARE
Role Model.
Senior Riley Walker is
the winner of the Character
Trait Award for Respectfulness.
Walker was an All-
VVC lineman on the
Mrs. Marcy Nicoson recently
was named the December staff
member of the month at OHS.
Nicoson is the social worker
for OHS and OJHS. She is in her
second year in the district.
“She is compassionate to
all students and staff members
alike,” said special education
teacher Holly Woelber. “She
has gone above and beyond her
normal duties as a social worker
assisting Mrs. Clow and I with
students and special education
Caleb
Lashuay
football team. He is a
High Honor Student and
a member of National
Honor Society. He is also
a DARE Role Model.
Riley
Walker
Senior Caide Borden
was named the December
Athlete of the Month.
Borden is a two-sport
athlete in football and
Caide
Borden
wrestling. He was an All-
VVC lineman this year.
Last year, Borden earned
a trip to the State wrestling
meet.
Nicoson earns December staff member of the month
paperwork. She always has a
smile on her face & is willing to
help wherever she is needed.
Nicoson brings professionalism
to the job and extensive esperience.
She recently was honored
by VASE as OHS’ Special Educator
of the Year.
Nicoson has three children --
Mady, Leah, and Nate.
Mrs. Nicoson poses with the
honorary ‘O’ after being named
December Staff Member of the
Month.
Engage Educate Empower

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5Essentials Survey is
open to parents
A student survey will be administered at your child’s
school called the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. Students
in grade 6 through 12 will participate in the survey. This
is the seventh year the Illinois State Board of Education
will implement this survey across the state.
This survey is based on 20 years of research at the
University of Chicago. It asks students about their experiences
in school, giving school leaders critical student
input to help develop school improvement plans.
Parents across Illinois will have an opportunity to
participate in the 5th annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials
Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed
picture of the inner workings of your school.
Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/
illinois/?target_name=parent to begin. Parent surveys
need to be completed by February 14, 2020.
Upcoming Athletic Events
Dec. 6 BBB ALAH (H) 6 pm
Dec. 7 WR Pirate Duals (A) 9 am
Dec. 7 GBB SJO (H) 4:30 pm
Dec. 8 CH Pinckneyville Inv. (A) 9 am
Dec. 9 GBB Westville (H) 6 pm
Dec. 9 FSBB AP (A) 6 pm
Dec. 10 WR Clifton Cen., SJO (SF) 6 pm
Dec. 10 BBB STM (H) 6 pm
Dec. 11 GBB Centennial (H) 6 pm
Dec. 12 GBB GRF (A) 6 pm
Dec. 12 FSBB GRF (H) 6 pm
Dec. 13 BBB Chrisman (A) 6 pm
Dec. 14 WR Vandalia Invite (A) 9 am
Dec. 14 FSBB Schlarman Tour. 12:15 pm
Dec. 16 GBB BHRA (H) 6 pm
Dec. 16 FSBB Schlarman Tour. TBD
Dec. 17 WR GCMS (A) 6 pm
Dec. 18 FSBB Schlarman Tour. TBD
Dec. 19 GBB Salt Fork (H) 6 pm
Dec. 20 BBB Westville (H) 6 pm
Dec. 21 WR Skull and Crossbones Inv. 9 am
Soaring Comets!
Nine named Illinois
State Scholars!
Shown above are the seniors who were recently
named as Illinois State Scholars. From
left, Aubrey Wells, Riley Walker, Madeline
Woods, Caleb Lashuay, Grace Hance, Luke
White, Marci Wilt, Alyssa Romito, and Anniston
Brant. The Illinois State Scholar program
is awarded to high school seniors based on ACT
or SAT test scores and the sixth semester class
rank, class size and unweighted Grade Point
Average (GPA).
DARE Role Models
Riley Walker, Caleb Lashuay, Anniston
Brant, and Katelyn Young were chosen as the
Class of ‘20’s DARE Role Models.
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Graduation set for May 17
The OHS administration has set the graduation date for the class of 2019
on Sunday, May 17.
The graduation will begin at 1 p.m. at Oakwood Grade School. The
OJHS graduation will follow at 3:30 p.m.
The final day of school for the students has not been officially determined
yet. Honors Night will be May 5.
If seniors or parents have questions about caps and gowns or anything
else related to graduation, they are free to call the OHS office.
Cancellation
preparations
As we have already witnessed,
we are sure to get severe winter
weather that threatens to cancel
school. You are encouraged to tune
in to local radio and TV newscasts
for updates.
If school is cancelled, the district
office will send out phone and email messages over the School Messenger
system.
We will be using the numbers and email addresses that you gave us at
registration. If one of those has changed, you will need to contact OHS,
354-2358, and correct it.
Counseling Corner
Upcoming Events:
* December 9 - A DACC rep will be making a lunch room visit.
* December 10 - The career advisor will begin meeting with juniors.
DACC is currently enrolling students for second semester classes. Juniors
and seniors planning to take a dual enrollment class will need to meet
with a DACC advisor and pick up a signed permission form from the OHS
Counseling Office.
Remember juniors are allowed to take online classes while seniors can
take classes on campus. You will need to see Mrs. Lee if taking a class at
DACC will require changing your schedule in the building. DACC advisors
take walk-ins on Wednesdays and scheduled appointments during the
rest of the week.
Power of Pink
committee has
gift ideas
The Comet Power of Pink
committee have some merchandise
that would be great
Christmas gift ideas for Comet
fans and would provide money
for a good cause.
The seat cushions are $15
each, or two for $25.
The PuraVida Bracelets
are $6 each, or three for $15.
There are three different color
combinations from which to
choose.
If anyone is interested, you
may contact Tricia Keith,
Amanda Wells, Amanda Sperry,
Beth Owens. You can also
call the OHS office.
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Comets earn fall honors
The following Comet athletes earned All-Vermilion
County or All-Vermilion Valley Conference
honors for their fall sport.
VERMILION VALLEY CONF.
FIRST TEAM ALL-VVC
Kade Anderson, Senior, Football
Caide Borden, Senior, Football
Jack Carey, Senior, Football
Bryce Harrison, Senior, Football
Joe Lashuay, Sophomore, Soccer
Alyssa Romito, Senior, Volleyball
Colby Smiley, Senior, Football
Riley Walker, Senior, Football
Katelyn Young, Senior, Volleyball
SPECIAL MENTION
Gaven Clouse, Sophomore, Football
Aaliyah Denius, Junior, Volleyball
Garrett Lashuay, Senior, Soccer
Grant Powell, Freshman, Soccer
HONORABLE MENTION
Madison Doan, Sophomore, Volleyball
Rhett Harrison, Senior, Football
Music dept. to
perform concert
The OHS Music Department will have a winter
concert at 7 p.m. on December 13 in the OHS
gym.
The concert will feature the OHS band and
choir, the OJHS band and choir, and the 6th grade
band.
The concert will be broadcast at a later time by
WITY (980 AM).
VERMILION COUNTY
FIRST TEAM ALL-COUNTY
Kade Anderson, Senior, Football
Caide Borden, Senior, Football
Jack Carey, Senior, Football
Aaliyah Denius, Junior, Volleyball
Bryce Harrison, Senior, Football
Joe Lashuay, Sophomore, Soccer
Alyssa Romito, Senior, Volleyball
Colby Smiley, Senior, Football
Riley Walker, Senior, Football
Katelyn Young, Senior, Volleyball
SPECIAL MENTION ALL-COUNTY
Gaven Clouse, Sophomore, Football
Garrett Lashuay, Senior, Soccer
Grant Powell, Freshman, Soccer
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-COUNTY
Rhett Harrison, Senior, Football
Elijah Harden, Senior, Football
Karsen Rupp, Sophomore, Volleyball
Josh Young, Sophomore, Football
Semester exams soon
OHS will give semester exams to the students on
December 18, 19, and 20.
On December 18, students will take the 7th hour
exam. Before the exam on that day, we will run a modified
1:40 schedule.
On Thursday, they will take the odd number exams.
On Friday, they will take the even number exams.
There will NOT be exemptions from any exams.
Thu., Dec. 19
HR 8:05-8:50
1st Hr. 8:55-10:15
3rd Hr. 10:20-11:40
Lunch 11:45-12:15
5th Hr. 12:20-1:40
Wed., Dec. 18
7th Hr. 1:34-2:54
1:40 Dismissals on December 19 and 20
Fri., Dec. 20
HR 8:05-8:50
2nd Hr. 8:55-10:15
4th Hr. 10:20-11:40
Lunch 11:45-12:15
6th Hr. 12:20-1:40

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Celebrate the Giving Season by donating commonly
needed winter items (including hats, gloves, scarves,
etc.). Donations will be sent to the Vermilion County
Regional Office to be shared amongst the students in
need.
Donations need to be dropped off with your designated
teacher for each grade level, between November 25 th
and December 13 th .
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grade level that can collect the highest number of items
to be donated. Winners will be announced with cookies
and cake on the week of December 16 th !
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December
OAKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT SUCCESS
2018
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Snack
Homework
Cooking Club
Snack
Homework
Art Club Ornaments
2 3 4 5
Snack
Homework
Pop-up Christmas Cards
HOMEWORK HELP
MORNING ONLY
EARLY DISMISSAL
Snack
Homework
DIY Thursday
9 10 11 12
Snack
Homework
Gingerbread Houses
Snack
Homework
Art Club Snowflakes
Snack
Homework
DIY Thursday
Snack
Homework
Cooking Club
NO PROGRAM
Christmas Break
NO PROGRAM
Christmas Break
16 17 18 19
Snack
Homework
Game Club
Snack
Homework
Yoga
HOMEWORK HELP
MORNING ONLY
EARLY DISMISSAL
23 24 25 26
NO PROGRAM
Christmas Break
30 31
NO PROGRAM
Christmas Break
NO PROGRAM
Merry Christmas!
NO PROGRAM
Christmas Break
After
School
Calendar
2:55p – 3:05p
Sign-in/Snack
3:05p – 4:00p
Homework
Help
4:00p – 4:55p
Enrichment
Activities
Monday – Thursday
7am-8am & 2:55pm-4:55pm
Calendar activities are subject to change!

OHS Babysitting Day
The Oakwood High School Student Council is hosting a
Babysitting Day on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at
Oakwood High School. This day is intended to give parents a
chance to get last minute Christmas shopping or gift
wrapping done as well as giving the kids a fun day out of the
house. The day will be filled with fun activities such as
games, movies, snacks, and a few crafts. The hours will be
from 9am-3pm. Children are required to bring a sack lunch
with them and must be at least 3 years old and fully potty
trained. Another benefit is that this day of babysitting will
only cost you $5 total (per child)! Drop off the day-of will be
at the East Lobby entrance, near the gym. Please contact
Marci Wilt at 20mmwilt@student.oakwood76.org or see the
High School Office for more information or to locate a
registration form!

OHS Babysitting Day 2019
Details:
● Saturday, December 14, 2019
● 9am-3pm
● Oakwood High School (Drop off at East Lobby)
● Children 3+ years old who are fully potty trained
● $5/child
● Bring a sack lunch
(Bring this half of the form when you drop your child off)
Child Name: ________________________________________
Age of Child: _______________________________________
Allergies: ___________________________________________
Pick up time: _______________________________________
Parent Name:
_______________________________________
Pick up (Name): _____________________________________
Parent Phone Number: ______________________________
Emergency Contact Information
Name:______________________________________________
Number: ___________________________________________