Information for Parents
Student, Parent, and Athletics Handbook
Cardinal O’Hara believes that parents are an essential component to the completion of a successful education. The parents here at COHS are actively involved in school activities and fundraisers, and share their enthusiasm for the school with their children. Parent organizations are a fixture at COHS events, and the spirit of volunteerism is passed from parent to student.
Important Forms & Information
COHS Forms
- 1-1 Computer Agreement
- COHS Wellness Policy
- Student Parking Information and Parking/Driving Permit
- Pesticide and AHERA Notification
- Student Service Hour Form
- Prohibition Against Meal Shaming
- Letter to Parents Regarding School Meal Program
- Application for Free and Reduced Lunch
- Guest Authorization Form
Health Office Forms
- Health Office Information- 2022-23
- Health History
- Required NYS Health Examination Form
- Dept. of Health Phys Ed and Athletics Form
- Release of Medical Information Form
- Permission to Administer Medication Form
- Dental Health Certificate
- New York State Immunization Requirements
- The Flu: A Guide for Parents
- Athlete Covid Return to Play Form
- Link to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth (SCA)
Parent Portal
Participate in your son or daughters education! View your student’s attendance, grades, progress reports and schedules through our E-School Parent Portal.
If you had access to the Parent Portal last year, you DO NOT have to create a new account.
First time users – email Mr. Lamping at blamping@cardinalohara.com to receive your initial username and password.
Once you receive your username and password follow the pdf link below with a step by step instruction on setting up you account.
Accessing the parent portal – click here
If you have any questions about accessing your E-School Parent Portal account please email Mr. Lamping at blamping@cardinalohara.com
Inclement Weather
Cardinal O’Hara High School will be closed whenever Ken Ton Schools are closed for inclement weather.
School closing information will be broadcast on the following television and radio channels:
| TV Channels | AM Radio | FM Radio |
|---|---|---|
| WGRZ-TV 2 | WBEN 930 AM | WKSE 98.5 FM |
| WIVB-TV 4 | WKBW 1520 AM | WTSS 102.5 FM |
| WKBW-TV 7 | WKBW 1520 AM | WYRK 106.5 FM |
| YNN | WBLK 93.7 FM | WJYE 96.1 FM |
*Information for Ken-Ton Families regarding busing during a delayed start to the day.
