Reminder: OHS Second Cup of Coffee – Tomorrow
Dear Warrior families,
We’d like to remind you that our first Second Cup of Coffee will take place tomorrow, Friday, September 5th, from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM in the OHS Library.
This is a great opportunity to sit down with the OHS administration team, ask questions, and talk about all things Orestimba. We look forward to connecting with you and building strong partnerships for the school year ahead.
☕️ Date: Friday, September 5th
📍 Location: OHS Library
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Is your student interested in taking the PSAT? If so, please encourage them to complete the form below by Friday, September 5th at 3pm. The test will take place on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 from 8am to 11am.
Testing fees will apply this year and the test is $18. Fees will be due to Monica in the front office during the week of 9/8.
Please note that your student must complete the sign up form using their school email account.
https://forms.gle/WPcmkoyYA9QNnJ7RA
Taking the PSAT/NMSQT® is a great way to find out how prepared you are for college and career. The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry to the National Merit® Scholarship Program. The test also connects you to College Board programs and services that can propel you to opportunities you’ve earned.
Please see the attached PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide for additional information regarding the details of the PSAT/NMSQT test.
If you have any questions please reach out to your student's assigned Learning Director.
Testing fees will apply this year and the test is $18. Fees will be due to Monica in the front office during the week of 9/8.
Please note that your student must complete the sign up form using their school email account.
https://forms.gle/WPcmkoyYA9QNnJ7RA
Taking the PSAT/NMSQT® is a great way to find out how prepared you are for college and career. The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry to the National Merit® Scholarship Program. The test also connects you to College Board programs and services that can propel you to opportunities you’ve earned.
Please see the attached PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide for additional information regarding the details of the PSAT/NMSQT test.
If you have any questions please reach out to your student's assigned Learning Director.
🚗 Parking Permit Reminder 🚗
Attention Students & Parents — All student drivers are now required to have a parking permit. Students will begin to receive a warning on their car this week if they do not have one. Next week we will begin doing sweeps of our parking lot and telling students they cannot park in our lot without a permit. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
To receive your permit, students must bring the following to the Front Office:
Valid Driver’s License
Current Vehicle Registration
Proof of Insurance
Attention Students & Parents — All student drivers are now required to have a parking permit. Students will begin to receive a warning on their car this week if they do not have one. Next week we will begin doing sweeps of our parking lot and telling students they cannot park in our lot without a permit. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
To receive your permit, students must bring the following to the Front Office:
Valid Driver’s License
Current Vehicle Registration
Proof of Insurance
Lifetouch Pictures Available for Purchase Now
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
Thank you!
Orestimba's Back to School Night will be September 9th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
The principal's welcome will start at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria with the bell schedule for classes as follows:
1st: 5:50 - 6:00
2nd: 6:05 - 6:15
3rd: 6:20 - 6:30
4th: 6:35 - 6:45
5th: 6:50 - 7:00
6th: 7:05 - 7:15
7th: 7;20 - 7;30
Please make sure to get your student to share their schedule with you.
The principal's welcome will start at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria with the bell schedule for classes as follows:
1st: 5:50 - 6:00
2nd: 6:05 - 6:15
3rd: 6:20 - 6:30
4th: 6:35 - 6:45
5th: 6:50 - 7:00
6th: 7:05 - 7:15
7th: 7;20 - 7;30
Please make sure to get your student to share their schedule with you.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In alignment with the recommendations of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), our school will be following the illness protocol outlined below. Please note that these guidelines also apply to COVID-19.
If your child is experiencing symptoms of illness, we kindly ask that you keep them home until they are well enough to return to school. This helps us protect the health and safety of all students and staff.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in maintaining a healthy school environment for everyone.
When Your Child May Return to School:
General Guidance (Symptomatic Illnesses)
Your child may return when all of the following are true (unless otherwise directed by a healthcare provider):
Symptoms are improving, and your child can meaningfully participate in routine school activities.
Fever-free, without the use of fever-reducing medication, and the fever resolved overnight and remained gone the next morning.
Vomiting or diarrhea:
Vomiting: Return after vomiting has ended overnight and your child can keep down food or liquids.
Diarrhea: Return when symptoms are improving and the child can manage restroom needs appropriately
If you have any questions, please call the office at (209) 862-2916.
In alignment with the recommendations of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), our school will be following the illness protocol outlined below. Please note that these guidelines also apply to COVID-19.
If your child is experiencing symptoms of illness, we kindly ask that you keep them home until they are well enough to return to school. This helps us protect the health and safety of all students and staff.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in maintaining a healthy school environment for everyone.
When Your Child May Return to School:
General Guidance (Symptomatic Illnesses)
Your child may return when all of the following are true (unless otherwise directed by a healthcare provider):
Symptoms are improving, and your child can meaningfully participate in routine school activities.
Fever-free, without the use of fever-reducing medication, and the fever resolved overnight and remained gone the next morning.
Vomiting or diarrhea:
Vomiting: Return after vomiting has ended overnight and your child can keep down food or liquids.
Diarrhea: Return when symptoms are improving and the child can manage restroom needs appropriately
If you have any questions, please call the office at (209) 862-2916.
Hello NCLUSD Parents,
The NCLUSD 16th Annual Dig Pink Volleyball Event is just around the corner on October 2, 2025, at Orestimba High School. The Dig Pink event supports the Side Out Foundation for the awareness and research of breast cancer. The event kicks off with Yolo and GMS volleyball teams starting at 3:30PM, followed by the OHS and GHS teams. Last year NCLUSD ranked #1 in the state of California for our Dig Pink Donation which was over $18,000! Please look for your student’s t-shirt order form or you can use the online order link below for a small additional service fee. All orders will be delivered to your student’s school. T-shirt order forms are due on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 3PM. If you would like to showcase a business or honor a loved one, the cost to sponsor our Dig Pink event is $100 and a free t-shirt is included. The name of the business or loved one will be printed on the back of all district shirts and displayed in the gym the day of the event. Linguica takeout tickets are being sold by OHS and Yolo volleyball players for $12. Any questions, feel free to contact me at Yolo Middle School.
The NCLUSD 16th Annual Dig Pink Volleyball Event is just around the corner on October 2, 2025, at Orestimba High School. The Dig Pink event supports the Side Out Foundation for the awareness and research of breast cancer. The event kicks off with Yolo and GMS volleyball teams starting at 3:30PM, followed by the OHS and GHS teams. Last year NCLUSD ranked #1 in the state of California for our Dig Pink Donation which was over $18,000! Please look for your student’s t-shirt order form or you can use the online order link below for a small additional service fee. All orders will be delivered to your student’s school. T-shirt order forms are due on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 3PM. If you would like to showcase a business or honor a loved one, the cost to sponsor our Dig Pink event is $100 and a free t-shirt is included. The name of the business or loved one will be printed on the back of all district shirts and displayed in the gym the day of the event. Linguica takeout tickets are being sold by OHS and Yolo volleyball players for $12. Any questions, feel free to contact me at Yolo Middle School.
🎉🏆 Congratulations to our amazing BTB Team! 🏆🎉
Celebrating Excellence in Education!
We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding educators who have been nominated as Teacher of the Year from each site in the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District! 🍎✨ These incredible teachers go above and beyond every day to inspire, support, and empower our students. Their dedication and passion make a lasting impact on our schools and community.
Join us in congratulating this year’s nominees!
Our 2024 Senior Parent Night will be on Wednesday, October 16th. Representatives from Colleges, TOSCA, trade schools and military will be here from 5pm-6pm. Presentations will begin at 6pm. Check in will be in front of the gym.
We are looking forward to seeing all of our seniors and their parents this evening!
We had a fantastic Link Crew Orientation yesterday. Thank you to all the freshmen and parents who showed up! Go Warriors!
We are excited to see our students and parents next week for Round Up! Please come at your designated time.
OHS is hosting our first May Mental Health Fair today! We moved our event to the library due to the wind. We are thankful for our community partners for showing up today with great resources for our students.
OHS is hosting our first May Mental Health Fair today! We moved our event to the library due to the wind. We are thankful for our community partners for showing up today with great resources for our students.
Thank you to all parents and seniors who showed up to our OHS Financial Aid night last night! We appreciate Merced College, MJC, CSU Stanislaus and Merced County Cal SOAP for helping our students and families.
Hello Orestimba Warriors & Families! Get ready for the first OHS Drama Winter Showcase on Thursday, December 14th at the Yolo Cafetorium. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7:00 PM. It's free, so no need to worry about tickets!
Our drama students on campus have been working hard all semester, and now they're ready to perform short scenes and monologues. It's a chance to see their awesome talent and creativity. Bring your friends and family for a fun night – you won't want to miss it! See you there!
On Friday, September 29th, this year's school photographers will be on campus starting at 8:00 am to take senior portraits. If you are interested in having your student's senior portrait completed, on campus, the photographers will be available in the morning. This is a formal senior picture with a tuxedo top for gentlemen and a black drape for the ladies.
Thank you to Mr. Costa for being our guest speaker in our Senior Study Hall classes this week!
Second Cup of Coffee will be held on the Second Friday of each month this school year. On September 8, come meet the new principal, Mrs. Cron, from 8:30 - 9:30 in the library.
Back to School Vaccine Clinic Information
August 7 from 12:00 to 4:00
Available Vaccines: TDaP, DTaP, MMR, Varicella, Hep B, Polio, and COVID-19
