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

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.

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.

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.

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.

YEARBOOKAny seniors who want to send pictures to the yearbook staff for this year’s book, please send them to Ms. Marszalek Room 136.

OVERTON STRINGS!!!Overton Strings students won 17 seats in the All West Honor Orchestra Auditions at Briarcrest Christian School. All grade levels and sections of the orchestra were represented!! Please join us in congratulating the following students:  Jamairah Wright Hannah HaggitAmber Williams Carter HawkinsBryanni Gray Jaylon HendersonDaniel Gonzalez Journey HoganAkeivia Hardy Natasha MaclinOlasuyi Ige’ Noel MedfordBri’Sharia Solomon Kylia MorrisMatthew Finley Erwin PurnellKenneth Gillespie Malik RuddJerald Walker 

OVERTON STRINGS!!!Congratulations to the followings students for winning seats in the Tennessee All State Orchestra:

9/10 Honor String OrchestraDaniel Gonzalez, violinOlasuyi Ige, violinJamarah Wright, cello Senior Symphonic OrchestraJourney Hogan, violinNoel Medford, violinMatthew Finley, violaKenneth Gillespie, violaHannah Haggitt, cello

CONGRATULATIONS!!!Congratulations to the following students who made the ALL West Band, Jazz Band and Orchestra.

Mickele Bridges Tristan Anthony Jalen JonesAutumn Edwards Edson Gonzalez Antonio WalkerJeffrey Huddleston Evan Moore Asia WilsonTerrell Reed Rachel Sturch Kem GrayJulian Rice Cameron Noel Marcus Mode ySabrina Kimble Elise Piecuch Deante PayneDeja Lawrence Tarvia Jones Alex WhiteLondond Montaque Julian Anderson Justin WilliamsVincent Robinson Auldin Givhan Mathew ChristianChristian Palmer Eric Smith Carl Myers

CONGRATULATIONS!!!The following band students made ALL State:

Carl Myers Edson GonzalezElsie Piecuch Tristan AnthonyLondon Montaque Jeffrey HuddlestonSabrina Kimble

OVERTON HIGH LEADERSHIP COUNCILAbsences due to pre-approved college visits will not count against seniors for exam exemptions. Seniors must have approval from their professional school counselor prior to the college visit and must submit documentation of visit upon returning.

SENIORSAll College Acceptance Letters, Scholarship Offers and FAFSA Confirmations need to be turned in to Mrs. Tipton ASAP!

ATTENTION STUDENTS!!!!When you are absent from school, please remember to turn your absentee note in to Mr. Floyd IMMEDIATELY! Mr. Floyd’s office is located in Pupil Services.

FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENTFaculty and Staff we are in the 2nd semester and we are yet accepting membership into the Teacher Courtesy Club. If you have not joined for the annual fee of $25, we need your membership.Come One, Come All to the Best Club of All- Teacher Courtesy

ADVANCED PLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

Advanced Placement Applications are now available for the 2016-2017 school year. Please see Mrs. Tipton in guidance to pick up your application. The deadline for your application is Friday, March 25, 2016.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!Congratulations to Ms. Amy Shamblin and Mr. William Mosby. Both were winner in the 2016 Mid-South Regional Scholastic Arts Competition. Stop by the Brooks Museum of Art January 30th – February 28th to view their work.

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to Nicklaus Carter, who is one of ten Teach for America Service Scholars who will be attending the 25th National Summit of Teach for America in Washington D.C. February 4th through the 7th. There, he will meet school teachers from all over the country, Ivy League professors, government officials, business leaders, and even R&B Artist John Legend.

P.O.W.CLUBThe P.O.W. Club is selling Val-E-Gram from Feb. 1 through Feb. 8. For $1, you can send an origami heart, rose and a poem to your friend, sibling, crush or special someone. You can also choose to send a small origami rose bouquet for $3 or a large bouquet for $5. See a P.O.W. club member, Mrs. Mabry (Room 116) or Mrs. Mitchell (Room 111) to place your order. Last day to purchase is Feb. 8 and all deliveries will be done during 7th period, Feb. 11.

DRAMAOverton will be hosting our Annual Shakespeare Competition on Tuesday, February 16th at 2:30pm in the auditorium. To compete you must choose a monologue from a Shakespeare play that is no more than 20 lines. The winner will go on to compete in the Memphis competition, with the opportunity to win $300 and travel to New York City and London for free! For more information and assistance, see Mr. Hoy in room 234.

CREATIVE WRITINGCongratulations to the following Creative Writing Students. The students won recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards:-Navina Leek -Domanique Lawrence-Kristen Applewhite -Aydrian Shores-Destiny Brookins -Christopher Wilson-Anthony Hearn -Wilson Wang-Kayla Jones 27 Total Awards!!!

ATTENTION OHS – STUDENTS!!!Detention is assigned for students who are tardy to school or class 3 or more times. The detention is always posted outside of the Pupil Services office. Detention notices are also issued.

If you fail to attend detention you will be automatically assigned a day of ISS!!!

If you fail to attend ISS or comply with ISS rules you will receive an OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION!!

IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO ATTEND DETENTION OR ISS, THE SOLUTION IS VERY SIMPLE………ARRIVE TO SCHOOL AND YOUR CLASSES ON TIME!!!

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