Good Morning,
The decision to close Oakcrest High School this morning was made based upon significant electrical outages in the building. These outages, which began yesterday, would have impacted a number of aspects of our school day.
The decision was not made lightly and not without significant attempts to avoid such. We had maintenance staff on-site yesterday and through the night. We had contacted our electric provider for assistance, and they were involved with us overnight and this morning.
Despite these attempts, the building's electrical systems were still not functioning at a level we believed we needed to hold classes. The decision was made since Absegami and Cedar Creek had no issues, that those buildings will "go as normal" today.
Oakcrest will resume tomorrow with a "B DAY", as is scheduled. Additional information will be forthcoming on when we will make this day up for Oakcrest, though we can share at this time it will NOT be any of our scheduled October or November closings.
Thank You,
James Reina - Superintendent
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School
The GEHR bond referendum proposes stadium improvements at all 3 schools, with multi-sport turf that stands up to weather and lights to extend use. https://youtu.be/HCJ1UpcaVGw
Oakcrest High School will be closed today, Monday Oct 3rd, due to electrical and weather problems. We will update throughout the day via text, email, and our website.
FALCONS BRING THE TROPHY BACK TO THE NEST!!!!!!
GEHR Podcast - Episode 2 available NOW!!
Listen at:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jlbVT2e9ulbDoeFi4Vj3d
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/gehrpodcast
Today, we sit down with Oakcrest High School Principal Michael McGhee to discuss the fallacy of "Sunday Funday" (01:26), getting sucked into "The Bachelor" (02:30), how ketchup can ruin a honeymoon (04:22), Nutella addictions (05:45), the "Ferris Bueller" corollary (06:35), is cheerleading a sport? (07:20), and why Oak is so strong (08:11). Mr. McGhee also explains what he'd most like parents to know (09:28) and our strong connections with William Davies Middle School (10:25). To join Mr. McGhee's principal's advisory committee, e-mail him @ mmcghee@gehrhsd.net
Students in Honors Commercial Carpentry are building bat houses to help the ‘little brown bat’. Students met with an expert to learn why bats are an important but endangered species and how they can help provide homes for roosting bats, in an effort to protect and conserve!
Oakcrest High School students participated in the 31st Annual Oakcrest High School College Fair this morning!
Wireless microphones are an important tool in our auditoriums for performers on stage and members of the audience.
https://youtu.be/CRTtByTavSc
Meet the OHS Therapy Dogs: Bean, Lilo, Kona, and Louie! Information was emailed to students and their families yesterday regarding their certifications and use. We can't wait for them to starting visiting our students and staff again this year!
Oakcrest Open House Saturday 10/1! Rain or Shine! See you tomorrow morning!! Gooooo Falcons!!!!!!
German students in Ms. Fellman-Knott´s classes recently celebrated Oktoberfest by eating prezels, making Lebkuchenherzen and learning about the events at the original Oktoberfest in Munic, Germany.
OHS Science club canoed the Greater Egg Harbor river & picked up trash. We collected over 15 bags of trash & recycling as well as many larger items.
Special thanks to the Winding River Campground for donating the use of their canoes & Pizza Palace for accommodating us for lunch.
Oakcrest's inaugural REACH kickball game vs the boys and girls cross country teams. A great game by all!
We are moving Saturday’s football game to Friday, 9/30. There are no officials available for a Friday evening game, and as a result, Friday’s game will be played at 2 PM at Oakcrest. The link for the Football game is:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8Zw6xq8kj5pubV40GKy9g
Goal Alyssa Iside, Oakcrest Soccer beat Buena 1-0!
Big win For Oakcrest
Oakcrest boys soccer beat Absegami in Mays Landing today by the final of 1-0.
Jack O’Brien’s goal in the 13th minute (assisted by Clayton Husta) was enough as Oakcrest moves to 5-1-3.
Oakcrest FTP Spotlight- Find out why OHS National Honor Society, Softball, Student Council, Drama/Stage Crew, GSA, Lemon, Knitting & Science Club Member - Tiffany Higginbotham chose Falcon County and why you should too!
Did you miss the Virtual Town Hall when it happened on Wednesday? The recording is available at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8200958590351121672
Oakcrest High School Open House is next Saturday, October 1st!
it might have been cold tonight, but the spirit section brought the tropical heat and the boys brought the W back to the Nest.
@thenestisthebest
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