07 February
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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.?
Embracing the Franciscan values of compassion, the collective good, the dignity of each person and service to others – Cardinal O’Hara, a Catholic, co-educational high school, nurtures academic excellence and moral integrity; preparing students to lead, innovate, and positively transform the world they live in.
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.
Cardinal O'Hara
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.?
You Belong Here
Calendar of Events
View our full listing of? COHS events including school events, sporting events and community and fundraising events.?
February 2025
17 - 21 February
All Day
Winter Break
March 2025
01 March
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Craft and Vendor Fair
14 March
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
15 March
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
16 March
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
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Cardinal O'Hara
News & Announcements
Hawk-Talk: 2024- The State of COHS
Dave Lovering ’74 spent some time chatting with COO Mike Baumann ’82 about all the things happening at COHS.? Read about it here —> https://conta.cc/3Vb8maF
December 18, 2024
Hawk-Talk- Dennis Alviti ’91
Dear Fellow Alumni, Dennis Alviti, Class of ’91 was invited by Prince to sing back up vocals at Sheas’s. He attended a small private party
October 23, 2024
Hawk-Talk Faculty Edition- Mr. Robert Posluszny (Mr. Poz)
Dave Lovering’s next faculty sit down was with Mr. Poz. Read his thoughts on O’Hara here. https://conta.cc/3wraxx6
February 22, 2024
Testimonials
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