Summer

Summer Programs and Items to Know

For Freshmen:

• August 25, 2026: Introduction to High School for Parents, 5:00 p.m.

For all parents of incoming 9th graders. Join the ORHS Counseling Department and Leadership Team for a preview of 9th Grade and the ORHS experience. A variety of topics will be covered for students, including navigating the transition from middle to high school, academic planning, and social/emotional development.

• August 26, 2026: Freshmen Orientation, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

This is for incoming 9th grade students to spend the day together, meet advisory groups, follow their schedule, receive computers, and more! A pizza lunch will be provided. No registration required. We hope to see all 9th graders that day.

For Rising Seniors:

• August 20, 2026: Application 101 for all rising Seniors (8:30 a.m. and/or 12:00 p.m.)

The Counseling Department will offer workshops focusing on 1) all aspects of the college application process and 2) career exploration and resume writing. Seniors can sign up to attend one or both sessions. By attending, students will have the opportunity to work on the following: letter of recommendation forms, resume, career interest inventory, job searching, college applications, college essay, more! Both AM and PM sessions of college application support will feature presentations by the UNH Admissions Office on the college essay.

Flyer: College Application Bootcamp

Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/WuqMjxDT6z

For Next Year...

Schedule Changes

Counselors will be in the week of August 18th and will have availability to meet with students for schedule changes. These appointments are for students who have core classes missing, or a major conflict. See our infograph to determine what is, and what is not, a valid schedule change request.

Use the booking links on our Counseling page to make an appointment with your counselor. 

Telehealth Space

We have been able to work with students to provide private space when meeting virtually with outside providers in the past. Unfortunately, we have limited space and can no longer accommodate private telehealth appointments.  We are sharing this change now to give families time to adjust with outside providers.

Rising Senior Summer Bucket List

Attention Rising Seniors who would like to get a jump start on their future planning work prior the school year starting. Please see the flyer linked here with a checklist of tasks you can complete.

Add/Drop Period

The add/drop period provides students with the opportunity to make changes to their schedule. Add/drop starts on the first day of school. The deadline to drop classes is September 9, 2026, at 3:00pm.

On the first two days of school, counselors will have walk-in appointments only. Students should come to the Counseling Office during the period of the class they would like to change.