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Congratulations to 8th graders Faith Whitaker and Austen Queen for representing O. Henry in the city’s Do the Write Thing contest.
The Do the Write Thing Texas Challenge is an anti-violence and academic program targeted at middle school students. It provides youth the opportunity to think profoundly about the issues surrounding violence and enables them to express themselves through a nationally recognized program.
Entries are judged on …
Read MoreMay 14, 2012 Tags: Do The Write Thing
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Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week. We all know that teachers are the key ingredient to our students’ success. At O. Henry, we take the hiring, training, and retention of our faculty very seriously. Because of our wonderful teachers, staff, parents, and students, we attract the very best applicants whenever we have openings. We do not hire any individual unless s/he “wows” us. If …
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On April 3 O. Henry students conversed live via teleconference with astronauts 225 miles above them in the International Space Station. The event was covered for the Oak Hill Gazette by Joanne Foote, whose comprehensive story with pictures is now available online. Check it out!
Read MoreMay 11, 2012 Tags: International Space Station, NASA, Science
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On Wednesday, May 9 the National Junior Honor Society held their annual Spring Induction and Farewell Ceremony in Cafe O. Henry. Mr. David Freeman, O. Henry sixth grade counselor, was the featured speaker.
NJHS Officers led a candle-lighting ceremony followed by induction of new members by Mr. Freeman and NJHS Sponsor Amy Humphries. Ms. Humphries then recognized current members and expressed gratitude to …
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