Samantha Martinez and Veda Kephart, the President and Vice President, of the POHS Social Issues Club, had the opportunity to have lunch with Representative Glenn Thompson and other community stakeholders today at Brown Dog Catering. Samantha and Veda shared the club’s experiences working with Penn State Outreach as part of the Youth as Researchers Program. The goal of the Youth as Researchers Program was for students to identify local issues in our area and to propose solutions and recommendations to the community. The Social Issues Club will present their research findings to their peers next Friday February 27th at the high school. They will also present their research to the community on Saturday March 14th at 4pm at the Rowland Theatre.

STEAM night Friday February 20, 2026

Congratulations to the Academic Decathlon team for their strong performance at the District Championships last Friday. Their 4th place finish qualifies them for the State Championships in March. 

FRIDAY

March 13th, 2026

129th Day of School

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Teachers- Please have your green recycling bins in the hallway before period 3 today.

For the next two weeks, the Mountie Market is hosting a special promotion! Make any purchase in the store and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a FREE Autism Acceptance T-Shirt. Stop in and enter for your chance to win!

POHS Cheer tryouts for the 26-27 school year will be held on Tuesday, March 17th & Wednesday, March 18th from 6:30 -7:30. This is open to all current 9th-11th graders. Please meet in the auditorium lobby.

The Spring Blood Mobile will take place on Friday, March 20th.  If you would like to donate, please sign up at lunch or see Mrs. Lumadue to sign up for a time.  You can also sign up by scanning the QR code on the fliers hanging around the school.  Please consider donating blood to save a life.

GUIDANCE:

Gladys Tozier Scholarship: The applicant must be a resident of Clearfield county. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of need, scholarship and character. Please stop in the Guidance office for more information. Deadline: March 20, 2026.

Soroptimist Scholarship is open to any female who is willing to describe your volunteer experience with a 750 word essay max NO AI, willing to describe why you deserve this award in 300 words without AI, provide two written references, have permission from your parents to apply for this award, be willing to speak briefly at our club at award night May 4, 2026. Stop in the counseling office for more information. Deadline March 20, 2026.

David O’Connell Memorial Fund Scholarship: Applicant must be a member of one of the organizations listed in “DOMF Eligible Organizations” at beginning of senior high school year and applicant must be a high school senior. Deadline: March 27, 2026.

Clearfield Jefferson Suicide Prevention Scholarship: This scholarship will be presented annually to two deserving seniors in Clearfield or Jefferson counties. This scholarship is an effort to encourage those that are dedicated to helping with the prevention of suicide. For more information please stop in the Guidance Office Deadline March 31, 2026.

Anna Woodside Scholarship: Applicants must reside within Mid Penn Bank’s service area. Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university or vocational school in the United States for the fall term of the 2026-2027 school year. Apply online through Mid Penn Banks website under scholarships. Deadline is March 31, 2026.

Children’s Orthopedics Services Scholarship is for any graduating senior that maintains good standing with the community and school who is enrolled in a Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Registered Nursing or Physician’s Assistant program to an accredited medical related college/university. For more information see Mrs. Lancaste. Deadline April 15, 2026.

T-Harp Scholarship is now available online. Stop in to see Mrs. Lancaste for the website for this. Deadline is April 15, 2026.

The Richard Condo “Don’t Ever Give Up” Scholarship: This Memorial Scholarship was established during the 2018-2019 school year in order to honor the hard-working, unselfish legacy that Dick leaves behind. This $500 scholarship is available to any male or female student graduating from Philipsburg-Osceola High School. The recipient must be accepted and planning to attend an accredited college, university, technical or trade school. See Mrs. Lancaste for an application. Deadline: April 17, 2026.

Dr. Alexander F. Boumerhi Family Scholarship: In 300-500 words, please respond to the following prompt: Describe your educational and career goals. Explain how your high school experiences have prepared you for your future plans, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals. See Mrs. Lancaste for an application. Deadline: April 17, 2026.

The Centre Daily Times Snyder Award: This award is presented to a graduating senior (one male, one female) who has lettered in at least one recognized interscholastic varsity sport. The recipient should be someone who has exhibited outstanding ability and achievement in the classroom. The recipient must also be someone involved in school activities other than athletics. See Mrs. Lancaste for an application Deadline: April 17, 2026.

Philipsburg KIWANIS Scholarship is now available. You must have 3 letters of reference and a 200 word essay on “What Community Service Means to Me.” Please stop to see Mrs. Lancaste for an application. Deadline: April 27, 2026.

POESP Scholarship: To be eligible for this scholarship, applicant must be a relative of a current POESP member. Stop and see Mrs. Lancaste for an application. Deadline: April 30, 2026.

ATHLETICS:

HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS for today:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: Jacob Lucas, Jacob Pelesky, Brodie Swanson, Cameron Yarger, Hunter Schmoke, Everett Maksa, & Zoe Wolf.

TODAY FOR LUNCH: The Bravo Bar on the left side of the cafeteria will be a Breakfast Bonanza Bar. Choices such as Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwiches, Breakfast Burritos, Waffles, Pancakes, Strawberry or Blueberry Topping, Egg Patties, Scrambled Eggs, Parfait Bar, Oatmeal Bar, Hash Browns, Tater Tots, & Home Fries may be available Both sides of the cafeteria will be offering- Beef & Bean Enchilada, Ranchero Carrots, Celery Sticks, Fruit, & Milk.

Breakfast and lunch are free to all students again this year.  Please remember at breakfast, to take 3 of the 4 items. You must take at least ½ cup fruit or veggie with your breakfast. Also at lunch you must take at least 3 of the 5 components available which has to include a ½ cup of fruit or veggies. If you don't have a fruit or veggie you will be charged for a lunch.

Upcoming events-

Friday, March 13th- Academic Decathlon- Hershey.

Monday, March 16th- Grease Preview- 9:00AM- Auditorium.

Tuesday, March 17th- POFFC Float Stock.

Thursday, March 19th & Friday March 20th- Region Band @ Penns Valley.

Friday, March 20th- POHS Blood Drive- Gym.