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

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

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.

ONLINE CLASSESOnline class registration is NOW OPEN!!!!!!!Please see Ms. Osman to register for an online class during your lunch or after school.

SENIORSIf you are receiving College Acceptance Letters and/or Scholarship Offers, please provide Mrs. Tipton with a copy in Guidance.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE………..Congratulations Overton High Orchestra Students -Journey Hogan, Jerald Walker and Kenneth Gillespie. Out of 5,500 hopefuls they have been selected to travel and perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall (High School Honor’s Performance Series). They have also won spots in TN. All West & All State Orchestra.

P.O.W. CLUBThe P.O.W. Club is currently collecting non-perishable food items (canned & dry goods) for our 5th Annual Holiday Food Drive to benefit the Mid-South Food Bank. Students are invited to donate through their first period class between today and Friday December 4th. The first period class that donates the largest # of items will receive a celebratory breakfast during the last week of this semester. Thank you for your support! See any P.O.W. Club member for further details.

FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICAStudents please know that November 16th – 20th is American Education week. There are only two main times of the year that we recognize all of those who service us with their dedication to Education. Please take tome this month of November to tell any adult at Overton that you are thankful that they work in Education.

FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICAAs we prepare to close out American Education week, let’s have a “Thankful Thursday”. The cafeteria has set the stage with a thanksgiving meal today in the cafeteria. So tell any educator today that you are thankful that they are in your life.

TENNESSEE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIPIf you received the TN Promise Scholarship, you MUST ATTEND a Mandatory meeting in Overton’s auditorium on Friday Nov. 20th at 7:30 am to remain eligible. Please see Mr. Trice if you have any questions.

OHS PRIDE

OHS Pride will hold weekly meetings every Monday from 3:15pm – 4:15pm. Come and join to be apart of an accepting environment. While discussing LGBT related issues and working on related projects.

P.O.W. CLUBThe P.O.W. Club congratulates Mr. Clawson’s 1st period class! Currently, they are leading the school in donations of canned & other non-perishable foods to the Holiday Food Drive to benefit the Mid-South Food Bank. Remember the 1st period class who donates the most food by Friday, December 4, will receive a free breakfast during exam week. Donate through your 1st period class today! See any P.O.W. Club member for more details.

FHAO STUDENT LEADRERSHIP GROUPHow would you like to have your artwork on display for all students and teachers to appreciate? Here is your chance. Art students, Non-Art students, clubs and teachers: You are invited to submit your sketch to Design-A-Stall. Turn your sketch in to Ms. Mosby or Dr. Taylor by Friday, November 20th for your chance to Design-A-Stall.

FHAO STUDENT LEADERSHIP GROUPThe FHAO Leadership Group would like to invite students grades 9 – 12 to join them on their upcoming field trip to Washington, D.C. This will be a great way to spend your Spring Break. For details on the trip, please see Ms. Mosby or Dr. Taylor.

ASIAN CULTUREFriday is the last day to turn in money for T-Shirts. Any Asian Culture Appreciation Club member that hasn’t paid needs to see Ms. Stornes in room 222. Also there will be meeting on Friday from 2:30 – 3:30 in Room 222.

OHS JAZZ BANDThe Overton Blue Jazz Band would like to invite you to their “Dining with Jazz” event this Thursday night at 6pm in the Overton Cafeteria. Prepaid tickets are $5 and $7 at the door. See any Jazz Band student to purchase your tickets. Come and enjoy a delicious Italian dinner and listen to GREAT jazz!

DETENTION!!!Detention will be held this week on Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30pm. There are 4 ways to find out if you have detention:-Phone call from Mr. Billings-A detention notice-Look on the posters outside of Pupil Services-Visit the website (overtonhs.net) under the Student TabThere are no excuses for missing detention. Also, when you attend detention you MUST be working or reading the entire period!

OHS GEARIT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!Order your OHS gear on Thursday during your lunch. There are hot new items to purchase. Get your gear for the cold weather and basketball season. Order forms are on the school website home page and main office counter.

National Honor SocietyTo All National Honor Society Candidates:The deadline to submit ALL National Honor Society Applications and letters of recommendations is November 30, 2015. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

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