Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team and Coach Lambert on their journey to a PIAA state title as they travel to Upper Dublin Friday evening at 7:30 pm in the first round.
Also, congratulation to Coach Lambert on being named coach of the year!
Also, to Vincent Thaler on his 1st team selection.
Great Job!!!
Congratulation to the following wrestlers for qualifying for the PIAA Girls Wrestling State Tournament this weekend.
Ella Teufert 1st place
Jolee Johnson 2nd place
Taylor Orner 4th place
Octorara placed 6th as a team, the highest out of all LL League schools. Great job Coach Johnson and Coach Burridge and Lady Braves on a great weekend. Good Luck at Hershey this weekend.
Attention 8th grade Students, Parents and Guardians! On Thursday March 6th at 6:00 pm in the Middle School MPR there will be an 8th Grade scheduling night. Come out to learn about the course selection process, graduation requirements and various programs being offered to High School Students.
Today is your last chance to see the outstanding performances of “Shrek” on stage at the Octorara High School. Shows are at 2:00 and 7:00 – tickets are available at the door. You won’t want to miss the antics of Shrek and his friends in this all-star student cast! Bring your family and friends out for an afternoon or evening of laughter, love, and a whole lot of green magic!
Shrek The Musical returns to the Octorara stage tonight! The students have worked hard on this production as was proven in last night’s performance! Start your weekend off with the adventures of Shrek and his friends. The show starts at 7:00 –tickets are available at the door - $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors.
Hope to see you there!
2nd Graders performed an amazing show tonight under the direction of Mr. Joe Lynch. They are predicting snow in the forecast but I think spring is around the corner!
Congratulations to the Girls Wrestling team on their performance Friday at Governor Mifflin!
They will be competing at Regionals, March 3 @PennManor High School.
Camila Caslow 5th
Cassidy Jeffries 3rd
Jolee Johnson 3rd
Ella Teufert 3rd
Taylor Orner 4th
With the uncertainty of the weather forecast that including snow and the possibility of ice, we have decided to cancel the high school dance for this evening. We would rather err on the side of caution, especially with student drivers being on the road. We will either postpone the event or simply refund students’ money depending on the availability of future dates. We appreciate your understanding and hope you have a nice weekend.
OPLC Global School Play Day is well underway. We have played Hungry Hungry Hippo, Candyland, Connect Four, Shopkins, built forts, painted and just played. What a fantastic day to celebrate!
February 18, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Live Link: https://youtube.com/live/78Dbc5FM7Uo?feature=share
Please join the Octorara Facilities Town Hall meeting to be held on February 3 from 7:00-8:00 in the Middle School HUB. By attending this meeting, you will have the opportunity to learn about the 2025 Facilities Study, District financial planning, needed facilities updates, enrollment trends, District space utilization, and grade realignment considerations. The meeting will also be livestreamed by using this link: https://youtube.com/live/AvOdBMt54eQ?feature=share
The Technology Student Association (TSA) just held its 2025 annual leadership and regional conference at the Conestoga Valley school district on January 25th. Six students and one advisor, Mr. Lefever, from Octorara High School attended the conference, competing in a total of six STEM related events. All six students either placed or qualified in multiple events for the state conference in April. We can't wait to see how they do in the spring! Congratulation to Mr. LeFever and the students for their awesome success!
Please check out more information on the results! https://5il.co/36dof
Congratulations to Ella Teufert on the 130 lb and Jolee Johnson at 124lbs as they claim first ever LL League Championships this past Saturday! Also, to Taylor Orner on claiming 2nd place. Great Job!
Full story below
https://lancasteronline.com/sports/highschool/wrestling/octorara-freshman-celebrates-l-l-league-girls-wrestling-title-run-teams-top-5-finish/article_32196a88-dd0c-11ef-932e-d3dcd3cfc3e4.html
Please join the Octorara Facilities Town Hall meeting to be held tonight, January 28 and/or February 3 from 7:00-8:00 in the Middle School HUB. By attending this meeting, you will have the opportunity to learn about the 2025 Facilities Study, District financial planning, needed facilities updates, enrollment trends, District space utilization, and grade realignment considerations. The meeting will also be livestreamed by using this link: https://youtube.com/live/ObLTv2o3qc8?feature=share.
Dear Octorara Community,
This morning while routinely tending to our animals in the barn behind our high school, students and staff discovered smoldering straw in one of our animal pens. The source of the smoke was a heat lamp that was pulled to the ground overnight by one of the animals creating a small fire. By the time we discovered the issue, there were no flames but the straw was smoldering. Thanks to the quick action of teachers and students, the animals were removed from the area and the straw was extinguished. The Cochranville Fire Department was dispatched to investigate. No injuries were reported however some of our animals are under the care of a veterinarian for exposure to smoke. There was no threat to the main high school or middle school buildings. The district will investigate this incident further and plan to address the needs of our animals and potential hazards.
Sincerely,
Steven A. Leever
Superintendent of Schools
The 2024-25 Octorara FFA Tractor Restoration Project is on display in the front lobby of Octorara Area High School. The tractor is a 1968 Cub Cadet Lawnmower. The restoration project was completed for the Lancaster Farming competition that culminated in presentations on the last day of the 2025 Farm Show. The team of Garrett Beiler, Lisandro Esquivel-Lopez, Gabe Kreider, Matt Russell, and Grant Umble put in a ton of time and effort in this restoration. Please come out to see the work that was completed by our Mechanical Sytems students! We are proud of their efforts and the knowledge gained.
Notice of Special Meeting:
NOTICE is given that a special meeting of the Octorara Area School District Board of Directors has been scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of approving a Bond Purchase Agreement. This meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Octorara Middle School, 228 Highland Road, Atglen, PA.
Additional Information Regarding OASD School Closing for Friday January 17, 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hBBZjvyCXEUpJF11K6vPJDitmOYXSE48/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110369852959077905753&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please join us for an Octorara Facilities Town Hall Meeting on January 16 and February 3
The community is invited to an Octorara Facilities Town Hall Meeting on January 16 and/or February 3 - see link for more information! https://5il.co/34rpe
