Students, staff try to stay positive during pandemic
Bethany Whitener, reporter
May 21, 2020
During this unprecedented pandemic, OHS staff and students are keeping hopes alive by spreading positivity throughout the community and finding creative ways to spend time with loved ones. “My husband and I have been using the app trickster cards and playing card games with friends and family...
Covid-19 fails to ruin local birthday celebrations
Amanda Parker, Opinions Editor
May 18, 2020
With the current social distancing order banning large gatherings, events such as birthdays, weddings, and even just spending time with friends has become near impossible. However, Oakville resident Hollie Kristine has set out to bring a little bit more joy into the community with the decision to host birth...
Assistant principal Olearnick announces departure after two years at OHS
Kelsey Overstreet, reporter
May 15, 2020
There have been many big changes this year, but there will be at least one more big change next year. Assistant principal Mr. Casey Olearnick announced recently that he will not be returning to OHS next fall. On April 16 Olearnick accepted an assistant principal position at Fort Zumwalt Nor...
Singer’s group wins MJEA State Sports Video Story of the Year award
Zoey Miller
May 14, 2020
While spending most of her time at home during this worldwide pandemic, Lily Singer (12) recently received some extraordinary news. On April 27, Singer learned that she and her group won first place in the Sports Video of the Year contest sponsored by the Missouri Journalism Education Association. ...
OHS finds fun ways to connect with students
Bonnie Niedermann, reporter
May 14, 2020
The Coronavirus outbreak has put a dent on the 2019-2020 school year, but the staff at OHS is lifting spirits in many different ways. Back in mid-April, “Oakville Spring Spirit (Fri)days” were introduced via the OHS Twitter and Instagram pages. With the caption, “We miss you Tigers! Let’s ...
College board changes the way AP exams are administered
Jack Butchart, reporter
May 13, 2020
With the recent changes to learning experienced worldwide, the College Board had to adapt to these changes as well. Normally, Advanced Placement tests consist of a multiple choice section and two written essay sections. With the recent changes made, the test will now be held online and will con...
OHS moves prom, graduation to July
Leyla Vilic, reporter
May 12, 2020
Covid-19 has ruined plans for millions of people around the world, and OHS is no different. Prom and graduation, two of the most memorable events in a student’s life, have been affected. The unknown of the virus puts students and teachers in an anxious place, and everyone is debating whether to hold the...
OHS faculty and staff surprise seniors with yard signs
Ellie West, reporter
May 12, 2020
With the senior class missing the last part of senior year, the OHS faculty and staff tried to make things a little better. On May 2, OHS staff members delivered yard signs to each senior. “This is such an odd and untraditional situation, we wanted to give a shout out to the class that is get...
Students engage in new form of learning from a distance
Jack Butchart, reporter
April 28, 2020
On March 13, students left for spring break. What they did not know is that they would not be returning to school for the rest of the academic year. Due to the Covid-19 virus, school districts across the United States have been closing their doors for the rest of the school year, including th...
Grab and Go Meals available at OHS, six other locations
Nataleigh Scheller-Houska, reporter
April 23, 2020
With schools around the country closed due to the Coronavirus, the Mehlville School District has had to be creative so children who would usually rely on school-provided meals do not have to go hungry. With the Mehlville Schools District’s new Grab and Go meal service anyone 18 or younger...
OHS band creates a virtual pep band
Cassandra Ludwig, Webmaster
April 21, 2020
Despite social distancing restrictions, the OHS band program was able to get together to raise spirits in the OHS community. Band students and directors all submitted videos online playing the fight song to make a video that was published on March 29. Through the band’s Google Classroom, head ...
OHS alum sees study abroad experience cut short by pandemic
Avery Neal, Social Media Coordinator
April 17, 2020
The new coronavirus pandemic has caused schools to shift to online learning, cancel events, and postpone others. Many college students studying abroad were forced to come home, including one OHS alumnus. Katie Counts is a 2017 graduate of OHS and quickly became very familiar to the school's journ...
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