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

Spanish ClubIf you’re interested in

joining the Spanish Club, please pick up

an information packet in room 133. New members | $10

Dues |$5

YOUTH COURTStudents if you are interested in being a youth court volunteer, -pick up a application from Mr. Trice in the Guidance Office.

Youth court volunteers will prosecute, defend and serve as bailiffs and jurors in a real sentencing hearing of juvenile offenders in Shelby County.

ONLINE CLASSESOnline class registration is NOW OPEN!!!!!!!Please see Ms. Osman to register for an online class during your lunch or after school.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE………..Congratulations Overton High Orchestra Students -Journey Hogan, Jerald Walker and Kenneth Gillespie. Out of 5,500 hopefuls they have been selected to travel and perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall (High School Honor’s Performance Series). They have also won spots in TN. All West & All State Orchestra.

OHS PRIDE

OHS Pride will hold weekly meetings every Monday from 3:15pm – 4:15pm. Come and join to be apart of an accepting environment. While discussing LGBT related issues and working on related projects.

FHAO STUDENT LEADERSHIP GROUPThe FHAO Leadership Group would like to invite students grades 9 – 12 to join them on their upcoming field trip to Washington, D.C. This will be a great way to spend your Spring Break. For details on the trip, please see Ms. Mosby or Dr. Taylor.

YEARBOOKAny seniors who want to send pictures to the yearbook staff for this year’s book, please send them to Ms. Marszalek Room 136.

OVERTON STRINGS!!!Overton Strings students won 17 seats in the All West Honor Orchestra Auditions at Briarcrest Christian School. All grade levels and sections of the orchestra were represented!! Please join us in congratulating the following students:  Jamairah Wright Hannah HaggitAmber Williams Carter HawkinsBryanni Gray Jaylon HendersonDaniel Gonzalez Journey HoganAkeivia Hardy Natasha MaclinOlasuyi Ige’ Noel MedfordBri’Sharia Solomon Kylia MorrisMatthew Finley Erwin PurnellKenneth Gillespie Malik RuddJerald Walker 

OVERTON STRINGS!!!Congratulations to the followings students for winning seats in the Tennessee All State Orchestra:

9/10 Honor String OrchestraDaniel Gonzalez, violinOlasuyi Ige, violinJamarah Wright, cello Senior Symphonic OrchestraJourney Hogan, violinNoel Medford, violinMatthew Finley, violaKenneth Gillespie, violaHannah Haggitt, cello

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!

ACT - SOACT – SO applications are available in the Guidance Office, please see Mrs. Tipton. The deadline to submit the application is TODAY!

SPANISH CLUBThere will be a Spanish Club meeting on Tuesday, January 19th. Please plan to attend if you are a Spanish Club member. If you can’t stay after school for a long period of time, please just stop by at 2:15pm. If you are in 8th hour, come by afterwards.

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.

CAREER DAY!!!!February 4, 2016 is OHS CAREER DAY!!!!

P.O.W. CLUBP.O.W. Club Members Take Note: There will be a training session held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, to learn how to fold roses and hearts that will be used in our upcoming fundraiser. Please plan to attend this important session if you are participating in the upcoming Val-e-Gram event. Students who have 8th hour should come by room 111 AFTER your 8th hour ends. Everyone else should meet at 2:30pm. See Mrs. Mitchell or Mrs. Mabry for more details.

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