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OH kicked off the school year with its first football game of the season and PantherFest, bringing the community together for an evening filled with sports, activities, booths, food, and school spirit. Held Fri., Aug. 21, PantherFest gave students a chance to watch scrimmages, hang out with friends, and explore different clubs offered at the school. The event also offered several activities for younger kids such as bouncy houses and games. For the newest Panthers, it gave freshman students an opportunity to experience high school and what this new chapter of their lives offers: a sense of community.

On Sat. May 16, OH celebrated the graduating class of 2026. Along with an announced 700 graduates, thousands of friends, family, and staff watched in support aa the 139th OH graduating class walked across the stage and began a new chapter of life. That chapter, according to OH SchoolLinks data, will take the Class of '26 to a wide range of places in the United States, but as Graduation Keynote Speaker and OH '26 graduate Hailey Nass said, "Time is pushing us into something new. The clock isn't going to stop ticking, so don't wait for that perfect time: take the risk." That "something new" for a majority of graduates, 62.44%, means seeking a 4-year degree from a college or university. However, 84.71% plan to continue their education in some way with post-high school education, according to self-reported data as collected by SchoolLinks, the SD#308 student information platform used by Student Services to help students with college and career planning.

Culinary and Restaurant Management courses have been popular at OH for many years as students put their skills to use for others. And there is a reason why they're popular: the results are delicious. Students in these courses have served teachers, staff, and students a variety of meals throughout the year. Just yesterday, students in Restaurant Management served up the end-of-year barbeque for teachers, which included hot dogs, hamburger patties, grilled corn-on-the-cob, a variety of desserts, and more.