Students and staff at Oakcrest High School (OHS) are currently planning their third annual 3-day curricular project scheduled to take place May 24-26, 2006 at the school. This year’s project centers on the Olympics.

Plans for this year’s project are well underway. Committee members are currently designing the project and working from essential questions to ensure that the project is cross-curricular. Staff will then design lessons for the three days that pertain to the central questions. Past projects included World War II (2003-04) and the Jersey Shore (2004-05).

This year’s chairpersons are Dianne Robbins, Patricia Daily, Tammi McGarrigle, and Alicia Welsh, all teachers at Oakcrest. Already planned are meet and greet former Olympians, academic and athletic competitions, and opening and closing ceremonies. In fact, an actual Olympic torch will be carried into the opening ceremonies. T-Shirts with an original Oakcrest Olympic design will be on sale. Classroom doors and hallways will also be decorated and then judged with various prizes going to the lucky winners. In addition, motivational speakers, a showcase of flags and other exciting activities are in the planning stages.

Anyone in the community, including parents and businesses, who would like to help with the project should contact the school at 909-2600.