OTHS Counselors

10/21/2026

OTHS will be the place to be during Parent-Teacher Conferences!

FINANCIAL AID PROCESS
TUESDAY OCTOBER 27th
5:30-6:30
Juniors/Seniors and parents are invited to Financial Aid Night! Join our ISAC Rep (& OTHS Alum!) Aubrie McDermott to get Get the conversation started about paying for college!

FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT
THURSDAY OCTOBER 29th
Seniors & their families: Stop by the counseling office anytime between 5:30-7:00 PM to complete your FAFSA.

10/15/2026

Jump in on College Planning with College Rep Visits!

Check out who will be visiting OTHS next week!

Sign-up to meet with these reps in 203!

10/14/2026

Calling all high school juniors & seniors — Class of 2028 & 2029!

ACT's American College Application Campaign is excited to partner with College Essay Guy this fall to offer a free virtual workshop to help students get started on their college personal statement.

During this workshop, you'll:
Learn what makes a strong personal statement.
Discover ways to find meaningful essay topics and stories.
Start brainstorming ideas you can turn into a full draft later.
We're excited for you to participate and get a strong start on your essays for college, scholarships, and more!

Register Now:https://tinyurl.com/4zfvcjaw

About College Essay Guy:
Founder Ethan Sawyer wrote the bestselling guide College Essay Essentials.
His resources are widely used by counselors and students nationwide.
His website includes hundreds of free college application guides and tools.
He also hosts a popular college admissions podcast!

10/08/2026

Join us at IVCC College and Career Night on October 27 to explore a variety of exciting academic and career paths available for your future!

Over 50 public and private colleges and universities have been invited to help you discover the best programs to suit your needs and interests, whether that be a certificate, transfer, 2-year, or 4-year degree.

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 6:30 PM - 8 PM
📍 IVCC Gymnasium

This event is open to all community members, including high school and IVCC students.
Register now at www.ivcc.edu/cacn

10/07/2026

Check it out! 🎣

We are excited to announce we are looking to bring back a Bass Fishing Team to OHS! Please share and spread the information.

10/06/2026

Seniors! Don't forget that FAFSA is a Graduation Requirement! It is now open, so go fill it out!

10/02/2026

Fall into College Planning- Check out who will be visiting OTHS next week!

Sign-up to meet with these reps in 203!

09/30/2026

Our College Rep Visits are heating up! Check out who will be visiting OTHS on Thursday & Friday! Sign-up to meet with these reps in 203

09/27/2026

It’s almost October and our College Rep Visits are heating up! Check out who will be visiting OTHS on Tuesday! Sign-up to meet with these reps in 203!

09/24/2026

Connect with colleges at the NACAC College Fair on Saturday September 26th in Chicago right at Navy Pier!
On Saturday, admission representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities will be ready to answer your questions at the NACAC College Fair. Register for free at https://www.nacacattend.org/fairs and view the list of participating colleges before you attend.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with hundreds of colleges in one location. You can also download the NACAC College Fairs App to view a map of the fair, explore colleges that match your interests, take notes, and more all at your fingertips.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.nacacattend.org/26chicago/begin