Thursday,
April 15, 2021
Hey
Class of 2021 Students and Families!
I am excited to share our initial Graduation and end-of-year celebrations with
you! As we mark the end of your high school journey, I look forward to joining
you in celebrating both your personal achievements and the collective
accomplishments of the Oconomowoc High School Class of 2021!
Throughout
the end of May and into early June, we have several celebrations planned.
Hopefully these celebrations give you a chance to reminisce on your educational
experience, thank those who have been influential in your life, and help you to
look forward to a new chapter in your life. Please check out the details below
and watch for continued updates throughout the spring.
I am so
proud of each of you, and I look forward to a fun spring ahead! As always,
please email me at CurtisJ@oasd.org if you
have any questions!
Go Raccoons!
Jason
CLASS
OF 2021 RECOGNITION EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
Mark
your calendars for the following celebrations. More details will be shared
closer to each day!
CELEBRATE
YOUR FUTURE WEEK
MAY
31-JUNE 4
Families
and friends are invited to join the Oconomowoc High School community as we
celebrate the seniors who have committed to the military, workforce,
apprenticeships, and 2-year and 4-year colleges at the following events:
Monday,
May 31
Memorial
Day Ceremony (8:00-8:30 a.m.) on the OASD Facebook Page
We will
honor our Raccoons committing to the military and honor our alumni and families
who have served in our Armed Forces with this special Memorial Day Event.
Join us on Facebook Live @oconomowocschools at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday,
June 1
Military
Commitment Day (8:55-9:35 a.m.) at Rux Stadium
We will
recognize the seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces in a special school-wide
celebration at Rux Stadium. Please email Lauren Black at BlackL@oasd.org to
ensure your Military recruit is registered to participate. Family and friends
hoping to participate should meet at Rux Stadium by 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday,
June 2
Apprenticeship
and Workforce Signing Day (8:55-9:35 a.m.) at the Gale Douglas Field House
We will
recognize the seniors committing to various apprenticeships in the skilled
trades and employment opportunities. Please contact Kyla Stefan at StefanK@oasd.org to
ensure your senior committing to an apprenticeship or the workforce is
accurately registered for this special event. Family and friends hoping to
watch this special ceremony should meet in the Gale Douglas Field House at 8:30
a.m.
Thursday,
June 3
2-Year
and 4-Year College Commitment Parade (9:15-9:35 a.m.) at the Gale Douglas Field
House
Seniors
attending various 2- and 4-year colleges should dress up in gear and colors
from their new school and showcase their college commitment. At the start of
Pride, students will assemble in the Oconomowoc Arts Center and at 9:15 a.m.
begin a parade down Raccoon Runway. Families and friends wanting to watch the
parade can meet in the Gale Douglas Field House lobby at 9:00 a.m.
AWARDS
CEREMONIES AND COMMUNITY RECOGNITION EVENTS
JUNE
5-JUNE 11
Saturday,
June 5
Cap and
Gown Pick-Up (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) in the Gale Douglas Field House
Seniors
and their families are invited to campus on Saturday morning to pick up their
cap and gown and senior recognition cords. This special event is a chance for
you to have one last meeting with your counselor, collect your memorabilia, and
take those first photos in your cap and gown!
Sunday,
June 6
Scholar-Athlete
Recognition Ceremonies (time TBD) in the Gale Douglas Field House
Watch
for details from the Athletic Department regarding our annual scholar-athlete
recognition ceremony. For now, save the date for this fun event!
Monday,
June 7
Senior
Honors Night (6:30-8:30 p.m.) in the Gale Douglas Field House
We will
recognize our seniors receiving various awards and scholarships at our annual
Senior Honors Night. Susan Verhagen coordinates this event and will be in touch
regarding a formal invitation and details in the coming month. If your senior
is receiving an award or scholarship, please report this information to Susan
Verhagen at VerhagS@oasd.org.
This
event will be limited to 600 guests. However, the ceremony
will be livestreamed. Details on tickets will be shared once we know the number of students being recognized at the event.
Wednesday,
June 9 and Thursday, June 10
Final
Exams
Seniors
should report to OHS for Final Exams. We will run a modified schedule with
students released at 12:10 p.m. each day.
Friday,
June 11
Last
Day of School and Graduation Rehearsal
Seniors
are required to come back to campus at specific times for a send-off breakfast,
small recognition ceremony, and graduation rehearsal. Below are the specific
times, by counselor, that each senior should report:
- Bakkum (Last
Names A-Fe) 7:30-9:00 a.m.
- Fisher (Last
Names Fi-Kr) 8:15-9:45 a.m.
- Verhagen (Last
Names Ks-Ro) 9:00-10:30 a.m.
- Black (Last
Names Ru-Z) 9:45-11:15 a.m.
CLASS
OF 2021 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
SATURDAY,
JUNE 12 AT 10:00 A.M.
OHS RUX
STADIUM
The
Commencement Ceremony for the Oconomowoc High School Class of 2021 will occur
at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12 at Rux Stadium. Seniors should report to the
Gale Douglas Field House by 8:45 a.m. in cap and gown.
Below
are some important details about the event. Our ceremony will follow the
Waukesha County Public Health guidelines that are in effect in June. The
ceremony may look a little different from years past, but we’re so excited we
can come together as one class to celebrate these amazing Raccoons.
Event
Protocols and Logistics
- There are more
students in the class of 2021 than in years past, and seating will be
spread out. Due to this graduating class size, it is possible the ceremony
could last up to 2 hours and 15 minutes.
- At this time, each graduate will be allocated at least 6 tickets for guests. We will
continue to monitor the current guidance and regulations set by Waukesha
County Public Health. Based on the current guidelines, we simply need to ensure that we can
allow for 6ft distancing between family groups. We are rearranging our
traditional set up and bringing in extra bleachers in order to maximize
seating availability. We will for sure offer a lottery for any unused tickets, and if possible, increase the ticket allocation for each graduate. We will be in touch regarding how to request tickets by May 7 at the latest.
- Based on our current policies,
masks or facial coverings must be worn at OHS, which includes Rux Stadium. However, at the very least, Seniors will be able to remove their masks for when they walk across the stage, collect their diploma, and for their professional photo.
- You can
preorder flowers for your graduate at: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/oconomowoc/.
You will be able to pick up your flowers on graduation day at OHS.
- The ceremony
will be livestreamed so that individuals who cannot attend can watch this
special event live.
- In the event
of inclement weather, the ceremony may be postponed to later in the day.
If the weather forecast calls for rain and thunderstorms throughout the
day, the ceremony will be moved to Sunday, June 13, with a tentative start
time of 10:00 a.m. However, our primary goal is to have the event on
Saturday, even if that means it happens later in the evening.
- Diplomas will
be available to pick up in the Gale Douglas Field House after the
ceremony.
- I will contact
seniors about the dress code, cap decoration, and other important details
in late May.
