The Oneida Counseling Department has created a dedicated COVID-19 support site that can be used for parents, student and staff. Please see below link.
OHS Counseling COVID-19
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OHS Counselors Google Classroom
Counselors will be posting positive messages and articles. Contact can be made with counselors via email or through the classroom.
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Freshman Code: zvdx45b
Sophomore Code: ojcptzo
Junior Code: vw3mojx
Senior Code: bq3fh2w
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Madison County services available
Please follow the below links to find local services available to all Madison County residents
Madison County Webpage
Madison County Service Directory
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Important Dates
Financial Aid Info Night.............. October 6th, 2020 6-7:30pm
Financial Aid Assistance Night........ TBD
College Fair.…………………All virtual, info in google classroom
AP Exams…………………… May 2021
SAT Date (for OHS).………...May 8, 2021
ACT Date (for OHS)………...June 12, 2021
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Welcome to the OHS Counseling & Guidance Homepage
Contact Information: P: (315) 363-6901 x3 F: (315) 366-0619
Throughout your four years in High School, you will be presented with many exciting opportunities as well as possible challenges. The counselors are available to support you and share valuable information to ensure a positive and successful academic career. Be sure to check back often as we continually update our site!
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Scheduling Info: Student should be reviewing the below course description books, counselors will begin meeting with students to make plans for next year. Please email your students counselor with any questions.
2021-2022 Course Description Booklet
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WORKING PAPERS
Attn: all students needing working papers, we are sure many of you will be looking for working papers over the next few weeks. Please see below instructions to obtain working papers while we are closed.
Instructions:
Download the application below
Parents need to fill out Part I and Part II of the form.
Student's physical needs to updated within the past year. Will be verified by the school nurse.
Completed application should be emailed to pvaccaro@oneidacsd.org or dropped off in the counseling office. After verification, Mrs. Vaccaro will provide the documents.
Working Papers Application
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MVCC has resumed on-campus visits for students and their families.
They will be hosting visits from Monday, February 15th to Friday, February 19th with sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. They are limited to 10 guests per event. They will also conduct virtual information sessions daily at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required & can be completed at www.mvcc.edu/visit.
Do you have questions or are you interested in applying to Mohawk Valley Community College? Use the link below to reach out to Kenny Morrison from the MVCC Admissions Office. He’ll be happy to assist you via email, text, Google Meet, Zoom, or on the phone.
https://www.mvcc.edu/admissions/visit/kenny-more-info.php
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SUNY continues to offer the following virtual information sessions throughout the spring for students and families. Registration for upcoming events can be found at www.suny.edu/studentevents.
Financial Aid
Friday, January 22, 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 5, 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 19, 4:00 p.m.
How to Apply
Wednesday, January 20, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 27, 5:30 p.m.
Which SUNY Are You?
Wednesday, February 10, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3, 5:30 p.m.
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Applications are now being accepted from high school seniors in the class of 2021 to represent New York State at the 2021 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). Two students from each state, Washington, D.C, and 8 countries will attend the all-expenses-paid VIRTUAL program which is held from June 28 through July 21, 2021.
The National Youth Science Camp is a science, technology, engineering, and math
ematics (STEM) opportunity. The camp will provide daily lectures and seminars with leading scientists, directed studies alongside visiting and resident STEM professionals, and engaging outdoor activities.
For more information, please contact: National Youth Science Camp (New York State Coordinator) Nicole Marschilok at 518-474-5922 or at Nicole.Marschilok@nysed.gov.
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COLGATE SAT PREP- Applications open November 9th.
Click here for more information
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Utica College Raise Me Scholarships:
We are excited to let you know that Utica College has partnered with RaiseMe! As you may already know, RaiseMe is an online platform for 9th-11th grade students to earn money for college. As the college search season is well underway, we wanted to encourage you to share this news with your students.
Through RaiseMe, your students can earn “micro-scholarships” (performance-based scholarships) from Utica College and nearly 300 other colleges for their high school achievements, beginning in 9th grade. Students can earn for A’s, community service, extra-curricular activities, and everything in between. Specifically, students can earn the following through Utica College’s micro-scholarship program with RaiseMe:
● $80 for each A in a Core course
● $40 for each extracurricular activity per school year
● $4 for every hour of community service
● $500 for a campus visit to Utica College
● Up to $40 for each Honors, Advanced, College Level, Pre-AP or Pre-IB course
Thousands of counselors are using this free program to motivate students early, improve outcomes, and reinforce the guidance they’re already giving. RaiseMe can help your students get a head start on their college search, and develop into stronger applicants. Help your students get started at raise.me/join/utica
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SUNY Virtual Seminars/Tours
Please use the below link to sign up for virtual seminars, tours and info sessions for juniors and others interested in various SUNY schools.
There is a "Which SUNY Are You" that reviews The State University of New York -- the campuses, academic programs, application and admissions process, financial assistance, the Excelsior Scholarship and more!
Register Here
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Oneida Healthcare will be holding a Certified Nursing Assistant training class. All interested applicants must fill out either an on line application or a hard copy application available from Human Resources at the Oneida Healthcare Center or at the ECF business office.
All applicants must complete the on-line predictive survey. This survey can be accessed by visiting the Oneida Healthcare Web page, clicking on the job center, then clicking on Predictive Survey on the left hand side of the screen in the blue margin area. The application and the predictive survey must be completed, prior to an interview and possible hiring.Please note, there is no charge for the class. However, selected candidates will be hired and their employment must be continuous following the c.n.a. class for one year or the individual will be charged for the class, any pre-employment process and the cost of the New York State certification exam.
An exact date as to when the class will begin has not been confirmed. The class will begin as soon as 8 students are interviewed, and have completed the pre-employment process which includes an interview, drug screen, physicals and lift evaluations.
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The Director of Selective Service would like to remind all men they need to register with the Selective Service.
To help register you will need to go to SSS.gov. You can pre register at 17 years and 3 months of age until you reach 18 years of age.
SSS.gov (Selective Service Registration )
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Get Caught Being Oneida STRONG!!!!!!

Anytime a student is caught executing some form positive behavior he/she can earn an Oneida Strong ticket! These tickets can be used to enter a drawing for a prize.So get caught being
ONEIDA STRONG!