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

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.

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!!!

CAPA DRAMACongratulations to the students of CAPA Drama who completed in the District Speech and Debate Competition. Nareco Transou, Alexandra Richmond and Alexis Sledge all qualified to go to the State Competition on April 22nd in Morristown, Tennessee.

CONGRATULATIONS FCCLACongratulations to all FCCLA Competition Award winners who last week placed Bronze, Silver or Gold at the Tenn. – FCCLA Competition. Brandon Spearman, Dacavian Reeves, Derrick Daily & Diante Helton advanced to Nation in San Diego, California this summer to represent Overton. Other winners are Tautiana Demesma, Raven Walker, Camille Smith, Normesha Westbrook, Kristy Sandusky, Kristen Smith, Rheya Trayler, Derryka Daily, Alexis Lopez, Jalen Steward, Cameron Noel, Myles McGoughy and Kevin Smith.

CONGRATULATIONS!Congratulations to the following Piano Students for receiving Excellent ratings at the Spring Piano Festival.Aliyah WalkerArielle Hardaway Tatiana Malone Pamela JuarezBrittney Bateman Najah Sims Kiara BurtonDaniela Trujillo Dasha HumesUtah Malone Calvin Alexander, IVRoby Reynoso Taylor McNeal

CONGRATUATIONS!Congratulations to the following Piano Students for receiving Superior ratings at the Spring Piano Festival.Cody Brock Jessica Coley Octavia AilsworthArmandi McNeil Dacavien Reeves Angelica PadillaTyler Hill Aniya Buford Wendy CallejasJadyn Ridgers Lauren FeatherstoneLjuliana Thomas Marissa Kelly Rodrick ToolesAmira Keita Christopher WilsonGrace BellChase White Anji Moore Kaitlyn Chang

CONGRATULATIONS!Congratulations to the following Piano Students for receiving Excellent ratings at the Spring Piano Festival.Ernisha TaylorAriella AkemonMaiya PhillipsDenesha VirgousSteven MickensDereon WestHannah Conaway

JUNIORS!Any student that would like to be a part of the 1st Overton High School Freshman orientation serving as camp counselors, please see Mr. Trice in the Guidance Office.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYAll National Honor Society Members are to have community service hour forms submitted to Mrs. Odum by April 29, 2016.

OHS PRIDEPlease help the OHS Pride club’s smile drive. They will be by the door from 6:45am to 7:10am to collect toothbrushes and toothpaste for the Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center’s homeless youth. Everyone who donates will be able to eat in the courtyard on Friday.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!April 4, 2016 – NWEA TestingMay 4, - May 10, 2016 – TN Ready Testing Part IIMay 12, - May 13, 2016 – Semester Examinations

GRADUATION PRACTICE - SENIORSGraduation practice will be held on May 18, 2016 in the OHS Auditorium at 8:00am. All seniors MUST be present!

THE BIG DAY – GRADUATION!Overton High School – Class of 2016 Graduation Commencement Exercises will be held on May 21, 2016 at 9:00am:

Hope Presbyterian Church8500 Walnut Grove RoadCordova, Tennessee 38018

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