Welcome to Watkins Overton High School

for theCreative and Performing Arts

Mr. Greg Billings, Principal

1770 Lanier Lane | Memphis, TN 38117 | 901.416.2136

Destination 2025Our goals for students are

more ambitious than any we have ever attempted. Our 10-year strategic plan is

designed not only to improve the quality of public education, but also create a

more knowledgeable, productive workforce and

ultimately benefit our entire community.

FIRE ALARMNon-Emergency pulling of a

FIRE ALARM is A Felony Juvenile Court

OffenseEXPULSION

will be issued for this Level 4 Offense

Professional School Counselors CAPA and University Academy

› (CAPA students 9th-12th, and Honors students 10th-12th) Mrs. Ashley Tipton, 416-2031, tiptonat@scsk12.org

Professional Academy › (Repeat 9th graders, and 10th-12th traditional students)

Ms. Ramala Osman, 416-2139, osmanr@scsk12.org 9th Grade Academy

› (First time 9th graders) Mr. Kevin Trice, 416-2024, tricek@scsk12.org

Volleyball Schedule 8/15   TBA(SCIAA

Jamboree)  Memphis Metro  TBA

8/18   @ Central › 5:00 p.m.

8/20   @ East › 5:00 p.m.

8/24   @ Whitestation › 5:00 p.m.

8/26   Whitestation   › 5:00 p.m.

8/27   Hamilton    › 5:00 p.m.

9/1   @ Melrose   

› 5:00 p.m. 9/3   Whitehaven

High    › 5:00 p.m.

9/8   @Hamilton   › 5:00 p.m.

9/15   Central    › 5:00 p.m.

9/22   Melrose› 5:00 p.m.

9/24   @Whitehaven › 5:00 p.m.

9/29   East › 5:00 p.m.› Home Games in BOLD

Spanish ClubIf you’re interested in

joining the Spanish Club, please pick up

an information packet in room 133. New members | $10

Dues |$5

OVERTON HOUSEO – HOUSE HANG OUTFOOD, FUN + FRIENDS3:00PM UNTIL 5:00PM

AUGUST 21, SEPTEMBER 4 & 18, OCTOBER 2 & 23 NOVEMBER 6 & 20, December 4 & 17

FUN, FAITH & FRIENDS – Who is Jesus? What is the Gospel?

6:30am Until 7:15am - Every Thursday MorningAugust 27 – December 10

Overton House 1611 Colonial Road 38117

FREE TUTORING!!!!!!!!!!FREE TUTORING IN CLASS SUBJECTS

– BREAKFAST PROVIDED, GAMES & DEVOTIONALSACT PREP HELPPRESENTED BY

OVERTON FCA CLUBFCA CLUB MEETS IN ROOM 133, * 9:30AM – 12:00PM

OCTOBER 3, NOVEMBER 7 & 14;DECEMBER 5 ACT TEST DATES – OCT. 24 & DEC. 12

SPONSORED BY FCA & HIGHPOINT CHURCH

OHS – GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCEThe OHS Gay/Straight alliance is here! There will be an initial recruitment meeting Monday, October 5th in room 235, from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. All students and teachers are welcome.

OVERTON IN OCTOBER!!!!Homecoming Week, Wingfest & BlueOut Sept. 28 – Oct. 9!~Homecoming Week starts Monday, Sept. 28!~Tailgate and Football Game – Friday, Oct. 2!~Culinary Society Wingfest – Oct. 6 2-3:30pm~BlueOut Tailgate – Friday Oct. 9 2-3:30pm

TEACHERS – “MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION”

It is not too late to donate $20 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to wear jeans EVERY FRIDAY, if you haven’t already donated.

YOUTH COURTStudents if you are interested in being a youth court volunteer, -pick up a application from Mr. Trice in the Guidance Office.

Youth court volunteers will prosecute, defend and serve as bailiffs and jurors in a real sentencing hearing of juvenile offenders in Shelby County.

MOLE DAY T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTESTTHE RESULTS ARE IN!Congratulations to Derrick Dailey, Victor Hernandez, Maria Rios & Peyton Walker! Your designs will be used on the 2015 Mole Day T-Shirt! See Mrs. Mitchell today for further details – OHS faculty, staff & students get ready for information on how to purchase your T-Shirt later this month.

MOLE DAY T- SHIRTSIts time to order your Mole Day T-Shirt!!Them e: “May The Moles Be With You”Wear it on Mole Day…Friday, October 23, 2015 & ANY Friday for the rest of the year!!!!!

Small – XL - $12XXL - $14XXXL up to XXXXXL - $16Purchase your t-shirt by Thursday October 8, from Mrs. Lisa Mitchell (Room 111)

MOLE DAY T- SHIRT DESIGN

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYAll National Honor Society Candidates: You must submit all candidate forms and applications no later than November 30, 2015.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYAll current National Honor Society Members: If you have not done so, please leave your contact information with Mrs. Odum immediately – we are in the process of updating our records.

CLUB B.A.S.I.C.Club B.A.S.I.C. is having an interest meeting Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6 in the library. The meeting will start at 2:30pm and repeat at 3:30pm for the 8th hour students. Club B.A.S.I.C. is open to 9th – 12th graders. If you are looking to be a leader or looking to improve your future. Club B.A.S.I.C. is the organization for you.

WEST TENNESSEE – HONORS CHOIROn this past Saturday, approximately a thousand students auditioned for the prestigious West Tennessee Honors Choir. – Congratulations:-Arniece Ibezim-Nicklaus Carter-Jeremiah Young

They worked extremely hard!!!

GIRLS SOCCER TEAMThe GIRLS SOCCER TEAM scored a stunning last minute goal to Ridgeway and guarantee a winning record for the season! Congratulations!

CAPA ARTS EXHIBITIONPlease join us for our 1st Quarter ART JAM!

Overton High SchoolCAPA ARTS EXHIBITION

October 8, 20156-8pm

Overton Armory400 Building

OHS DRAMAWe have begun our “Trick or Treat so Kids can Eat” food drive. Students please bring canned or dry food items to your 5th period teacher throughout the month of October. Teachers please send down your collected food items with a student representative during lunch. Your grocery bag will be returned to you. The winning class will receive free admission to see the Monday performance of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, on November 16.

CAPA DRAMA DEPARTMENTThe CAPA Drama Department is searching for a talented artist to design their CAPA Drama T-Shirts. Any student who is interested in submitting a design, please see Mr. Hoy in room 234.

TEACHER – EMERGENCY FOLDERTeachers please make sure that your (Red) Emergency Folder is updated, complete and placed in your mailboxes. It is very important that the proper information is placed in these folders, in case you are out. If you have any questions, please see Dr. Chandler (500 Building Office).

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