17 January
All Day
Our Mission
Cardinal O’Hara High School, established in 1961, is a Franciscan-based, college preparatory, private high school located on a 17 acre campus in the Town of Tonawanda, NY.
The mission of Cardinal O’Hara High School is to provide a holistic educational environment that addresses the uniqueness of each individual in a total community of learners. We are strongly committed to actively pursuing academic excellence through the inclusion and integration of students who represent different groups, including students of any race, color, disability, religion, national and ethnic origin, and to provide to all students the rights, privileges, programs and activities available at the school.
Our Commitment
Cardinal O’Hara has a dedicated commitment to academic excellence, and helping students grow intellectually and spiritually so they can realize their full potential. Our co-ed environment prepares our young men and women for real world experiences in life. These values have laid the foundation for the success of our alumni.
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Advantages
Academics
Cardinal O’Hara offers a variety of course options ranging from Regents to Advanced Placement to College Credit classes. Other highlights include Fine Arts, STEAM, Culinary Institute at O’Hara and Business and Technology. State of the art resources include 100% WiFi coverage, 3D printers, SMART boards and 1:1 laptop program for all students.
Faculty
The faculty at Cardinal O’Hara works tirelessly to foster an enriching academic curriculum that challenges each student. They encourage an atmosphere of inclusion and independence that enables our students to learn and grow as individuals. Our teachers are given personal development opportunities each year to help keep them on forefront of their profession.
Extra-Curricular Activities
The Cardinal O’Hara experience includes many exciting and stimulating clubs and activities. More than 90% of our students participate in at least one extra-curricular activity. This gives students the opportunity to be creative and showcase their skills outside the classroom.
Athletics
A member of the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association, Cardinal O’Hara prides itself on a long standing tradition of successful athletic achievement. Numerous teams have won MMA, WNY & NYS Championship honors. Our campus includes indoor and outdoor facilities as well as a strength and conditioning center.
College and Beyond
Cardinal O’Hara prepares its students for college as well as their life beyond academics. With a 100% college acceptance rate, COHS students have many choices when it comes to college. We know COHS alumni are active, contributing members of their communities.
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Calendar of Events
View our full listing of COHS events including school events, sporting events and community and fundraising events.
January 2022
28 January
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
BBC Concert
February 2022
21 February - 25 February
All Day
Winter Break
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Cardinal O'Hara
News & Announcements
HawkTalk- Colleen Hiam ’77
Dave’s first HawkTalk of the new year is a conversation with Colleen Fliss Hiam ’77. Check it out. https://conta.cc/3JPGelU
January 10, 2022
HawkTalk Tuesday- Jontay Walton ’14
Dave chatted with Jontay Walton ’14 to talk basketball, her transition to O’Hara and her work in the community. Read it here- https://conta.cc/30qO3wH
December 14, 2021
HawkTalk Tuesday- Mary Neumeister McLaughlin ’79
Dave Lovering had that chance to chat with Mary McLaughlin ’79 this week. Her daughter Sydney is fresh off her gold medal performance at the
August 16, 2021
Testimonials
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The culture of giving at Cardinal O’Hara is essential to insuring that our mission is kept alive and that our school continues to offer valuable opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.