An important aspect of OSS’s commitment to middle- school girls from low-income families in the Greater New Bedford area is to prepare them to enter and succeed in competitive coursework at high schools and colleges.  By succeeding in these programs, by graduating from college or obtaining advanced certification from various training programs, these girls will be helping to change the cycle of poverty that has haunted New Bedford - bringing new hope to their families and indeed to the entire community.  

The goal of the OSS Secondary School Program is to fully support the girls and their families during the transition to high school.  OSS has hired a Secondary School Program coordinator whose primary responsibility is to work with the girls and their families to insure that the right path, based on each girl’s interests, aptitude and family’s goals will be met with the best secondary-school option.

OSS graduates should be highly competitive for independent school financial aid, and, as a school, we will be diligent with each girl and her family to make sure that all options are identified and communicated with the goal of making the best choice for each of our students.

For additional information about the OSS Secondary School Program, please contact Jill Howard, Secondary School Program Coordinator, at 508-994-1255 x 308 or jhoward@oursistersschool.org

145 Brownell Avenue,  New Bedford, MA 02740   Phone: 508.994.1255   Fax: 508.994.1355    info@oursistersschool.org