On November 5, students from SUNY Fredonia's opera production of Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte visited OPHS and performed for Maria Szezepanik's Choraliers students. The Fredonia students, along with their director Don Marrazzo, did a performance and then a little outreach program.
On Monday, October 28, OPHS biology students participated in the annual Cider Pressing Day, transforming Room 161 into an interactive, hands-on learning lab. Led by OPHS biology teacher Mr. VanDerwater, over 400 students engaged in an activity that combined biology, ecology, and local history—all while crafting fresh apple cider. Throughout the day, students explored fundamental concepts in agriculture, cell biology, food chains, natural selection, and plant reproduction. They took turns operating Mr. VanDerwater’s traditional hand-crank cider press, learning about the mechanics of food production and enjoying a refreshing taste of the "fruits of their labor." Through their hands-on involvement in the cider-making process, students connected personally with the experience, deepening their understanding of the links between science and everyday life. This year’s Cider Pressing Day demonstrated the high school’s commitment to experiential learning, bringing biology to life for students and staff alike. It was made possible by the generous support of the Orchard Park High School PTO, who funded the purchase of the apples.
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The Orchard Park Central School District, along with Erie 2 BOCES, has joined with Sandy Hook Promise to deploy an anonymous reporting system as an additional layer to our school district safety plan. Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through its life-saving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. Click here to learn more.
The Orchard Park Central School District is hiring bus drivers. There are great benefits including: competitive pay, annual wage increase, health insurance coverage, paid training, flexible schedule and NYS retirement. If you are interested, please contact the Orchard Park Central School District Transportation Department at 716-209-6237.
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7:00 PM HS Choral Pops Concert
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM HS Collegiate Athletic Commitment Day
7:00 PM HS Fall Orchestra Concert
The Community Education course catalogue is now available online! Click here to research, register and pay for Community Education classes. In-person registration and mail in registration is still available.
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