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Search the Internet Owensboro High School Named Among Nation's Best for 3rd TimeOHS has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools in America, earning a "bronze" status. We were previously awarded this honor in 2008 and 2009. This year, OHS was one of the 58 Kentucky high schools that were recognized. Click here for full details Yearbook Order Information
Click the image above to order your 2012 OHS Yearbook online. If you prefer not to order online see the two links below for a paper order form and name plate form. Rose Curtain Players Earn All Superior Ratings, Place 6th at SETCSeveral actors and groups were recognized from Owensboro High School this year, including: Important Dates to Keep in MindGraduation - May 21st - 7:00 p.m. at the Owensboro Sportscenter. OHS Gym and Fine Arts Facilities UnveiledClick on this link for more informationHistory of OHS!Click on this link to read the history of OHS.<p>
OHS Recognized by U.S. News & World ReportOwensboro High School is one of only 33 high schools in Kentucky to be listed among the “Best High Schools 2009 Search” published in U.S. News & World Report in December 2009. This is the second consecutive year that OHS has received this distinction. The 2009 U.S.News & World Report America's Best High Schools methodology, They analyzed 21,069 public high schools in 48 states using data from the 2006-2007 school year. The top 100 high schools nationwide with the highest college readiness index scores were ranked numerically and awarded gold medals. The next 504 top-performing high schools nationwide based on their college readiness index earned silver medals. An additional 1,321 high schools in 48 states were awarded bronze medals. U.S. News & World Report—in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, a K-12 education and data research and analysis business that provides parents with education data on schoolmatters.com— analyzed academic and enrollment data from more than 21,000 public high schools to find the very best across the country. These top schools were placed into gold, silver, or bronze medal categories. OHS is one of 26 Kentucky high schools to receive the “bronze” designation. Only 7 were “silver” and none were “gold.” OHS Hall of AchievementOwensboro High School’s “Hall of Achievement” Committee is accepting nominations for the 6th biennial induction ceremony. No date has been set yet. The OHS “Hall of Achievement” was established in 2001 with Owensboro alumni being inducted into the Hall of Achievement. To date, the Hall’s 45 inductees have included a Pulitzer Prize winner, a CBS News analyst, an award-winning author, a former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice, a vocal artist, and other distinguished alumni. Click on the nomination form below to nominate an OPS alum. Hall of Achievement Nomination FormList of 2009 Inductees List of all Inductees from 2001 to 2007 Mission statement of Owensboro High SchoolOwensboro High School will provide a safe and caring environment with maximum opportunity for successful transition to adult life through authentic learning experiences to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for living independent and responsible lives. Philosophy of Owensboro High SchoolThe basis of the philosophy of Owensboro High School is that students are unique individuals with varying needs, aptitudes, and abilities: thus, in cooperation with the community and parents, the school strives to make students to be informed, responsible, and productive members of society. |
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Owensboro High School
1800 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: (270) 686-1110