OTHS Counselors

05/08/2026

📢 Heads up, tonight's the June ACT registration deadline! Sign up by 11:59 PM CT to avoid late fees: https://hubs.ly/Q04f_d2k0

05/05/2026

It's College Decision Day! Congratulations to all seniors! Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have paid off. We are excited to hear about your next chapter after high school. ⁣
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If you will be the first in your family to earn a college degree, consider joining ISAC’s First Generation Scholars Network. Get support and resources from ISAC, peers at your college, and colleges across the state. You can also connect with a First Generation Scholars Network mentor to answer your questions and help you as you transition to college. Learn more and join today! studentportal.isac.org/FirstGen ⁣
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05/04/2026

04/28/2026

Mrs. Pytel held a Military Panel for OHS students interested in enlisting after high school. Thank you to the Army, Army Reserve, Marines, Navy, and Air Force for speaking to our students!

04/26/2026

STORY (Small Town Outreach, Recruitment, and Yield) College Fair

This event is a great opportunity for students to connect with admissions representatives from a wide range of highly selective colleges and universities from across the country. In addition to the college fair, the program will include a 40-minute admissions information session focused on holistic admissions, building a college list, and navigating the application and financial aid process.
Event Details:
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Putnam County High School
402 E Silverspoon Ave
Granville, IL 61326
The evening will feature:
A 40-minute admissions info session
An 80-minute college fair
Participating institutions include (but are not limited to):
Barnard College, Brown University, Caltech, Columbia University, Cornell University, Duke University, Harvard College, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Rice University, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt University, Yale University, and many more.

Students and families can register in advance:

https://tinyurl.com/54xun5ds

04/22/2026

04/21/2026