Titan Families,

 

Last week, we proudly recognized the highest academic achievers in the Class of 2026. We announced the Top 10 seniors based on cumulative grade point average, including our valedictorian and salutatorian. These honors represent years of disciplined effort, academic focus, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Placement in the Top 10 in GPA reflects more than strong grades. It reflects sustained performance in a rigorous course of study, dedication to continuous improvement, and the ability to balance academic responsibilities with leadership and involvement across our campus. Our valedictorian and salutatorian exemplify the very highest level of scholarship and character. They have set a standard of excellence that reflects positively on our entire Titan community.

 

We also celebrated our Senior Superlatives, a tradition that recognizes both meaningful contributions and the unique spirit of this graduating class. While several awards highlight leadership, service, and positive influence, others are intentionally lighthearted and fun. These moments of celebration remind us that high school is not only defined by achievement, but also by relationships, school pride, and shared experiences. Excellence and joy can, and should, exist together.

 

Our Titan values remain at the center of all we do. We are committed to fostering respect, responsibility, resilience, integrity, and pride. Those values are visible every day in our classrooms, in advanced academic programs, in outstanding performances in the arts, and in the real-world learning taking place in our Career and Technical Education courses. Across every pathway, our students continue to demonstrate professionalism, creativity, and a commitment to growth.

 

We celebrate academic distinction. We honor character. We value leadership. We take pride in the accomplishments and spirit of our students. Please join me in congratulating the Class of 2026 on these well-deserved honors. It is a privilege to serve a community that continues to pursue excellence while remaining grounded in our shared Titan values.

3/3 - SAT School Day (11th)

3/12 - Student Connectivity Day #4

3/26 - Olympia HS 60% Community Meeting

4/7 - ACT School Day (11th)

4/18 - Prom

Olympia had three wonderful musicians represent us in the OCPS All-County Guitar Festival at Edgewater H.S. They learned and played some heavy-hitting collegiate-level repertoire in a week!

Anthony Giordano

Sonali Ramjas

Caroline Robinson

Grad Bash for Olympia Seniors will be Friday, April 24 from 6:00 PM-3:00 AM at Universal Orlando.

Grad Bash is an optional experience for graduating seniors. Universal opens both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure exclusively for ticketed seniors for this special event.

Tickets are $135 to pay for admission to two theme parks and bus transportation. (There is an additional transaction fee of $5.05, making the total amount $140.05)

Please note, Universal does not offer any discounts for Passholders or Employees to this event.

Students cannot drive themselves or be dropped off at Universal by parents. Students must arrive with the school and leave with the school on our buses. Students cannot arrive late, and they cannot leave early. If students miss the bus they forfeit their ticket with no refund.

Seniors may only purchase a ticket if they have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher and meet all attendance and discipline eligibility requirements. Refunds cannot be provided if they become ineligible before the event. If students are ineligible to attend, they will not be issued a ticket for entry, even if you purchase one online. This is a senior-only event.

Tickets MUST be purchased before March 9. Tickets are non-refundable, so make sure you have the date available. It is a student holiday on the OCPS Calendar.

Once sales end, the school will purchase the tickets from Universal and keep them until the day of the event. Eligible students will receive their physical ticket when they board the bus.

Any questions, please contact Michael.Pearl@ocps.net

Prom tickets will go on sale starting March 9. More information will be released soon, so stay on the lookout!

1.     How long have you been teaching? I have been teaching for 22 years now.

2.    What do you teach, and have you taught anything else? I am currently teaching all levels of physics, from honors to AP physics with calculus. In my past, I have taught almost every science class, including meteorology and introduction to engineering.

3.    If so, what else did you teach? I have also taught biology, anatomy & physiology, marine science, Earth/space science, and physical science to name a few.

4.    What schools have you taught at previously? I have taught at St. Cloud and Osceola high schools as well as Montverde Academy before coming to Olympia High School.

5.    What is your favorite thing about teaching? Seeing your past students achieve college and professional success!

6.    What made you want to come teach at Olympia? Olympia has a good reputation as one of the best high schools in Orange County, and I wanted to have the same working schedule as my wife, who also teaches in Orange County.

7.    What is something fun you did over the summer? Last summer, my wife and I went on our first Alaskan cruise, and it was beautiful and amazing. We are going back again this summer.

8.    A fun fact about you! I am a US Navy submarine veteran who completed 10 patrols over 8 years. Each patrol is about 70 days underwater, that is almost two years total underwater without surfacing!

1.     How long have you been teaching? This is my 9th year teaching.

2.    What do you teach, and have you taught anything else? I teach 4 levels of hospitality.

3.     If so, what else did you teach? I taught reading my first year.

4.    What schools have you taught at previously? I taught at Freedom High School before finding my home at Olympia.

5.    What is your favorite thing about teaching? I am passionate about helping students see purpose in what they’re learning and preparing them for life beyond the classroom.

6.    What made you want to come teach at Olympia? What drew me to Olymoia is the strong sense of community and the clear commitment to student growth.

7.    What is something fun you did over the summer? I went to Greece! I love to travel.

8.    A fun fact about you! Before teaching, I worked in the industry for the Orlando Magic for 16 years.

5)    What impact have others, like teammates or coaches, had on you this year? My teammates and coaches impacted me by motivating me, supporting me, and pushing me to be better.