Last Week of School Reminders and Summer Updates

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Hi Raccoons!

Just like that, we are almost done with the school year! I want to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone for their support and trust this past year. Regardless of the role we play in our community, we have so much to be proud of! Over the next week, we will have the opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments, set goals to overcome any challenges and come together to honor our seniors as they graduate from OHS.

Below are several important details and reminders to help us close out the year and kick off our summer vacations. Please remember you can always reach out to me at CurtisJ@oasd.org or your counselor if you have any questions.

 

Have a great summer!
Jason

 

Tuesday, June 4 at 1:30pm: Class of 2024 Senior Send-Off Ceremony
CLICK HERE for the adjusted schedule

• Students will be dismissed to the Gale Douglas Field House at about 1:30pm for the Class of 2024 Send Off Ceremony.
• Community guests and family are invited to attend and can enter through the Gale Douglas Field House entrance starting at 1:00pm. 

Wednesday, June 5 and Thursday June 6: Term 4 Exams
CLICK HERE for the exam schedule 

• Students should report to class for their exams based on the schedule linked above. After exams, students may leave or wait in the Field House lobby until the buses depart at 2:47pm. 
• Seniors should return their Chromebooks in the REC after their last exam.

Friday, June 7: Last Day of Classes & Graduation Rehearsal
CLICK HERE for the schedule

• Seniors should report to Cafeteria 150 on Main Campus at their assigned times in the schedule linked above. Seniors only need to come to graduation rehearsal and are not expected to attend classes on Friday, June 7.
• Even though our exams are done, Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors are expected to attend classes to make sure all work is completed, materials picked up/returned, and to prepare for the transition to summer. 
• Families of current students can call the attendance office to have their child excused to attend promotion and end-of-the-year ceremonies at other schools. We will excuse these absences.

Term 4 Report Cards

• Report Cards will be published on Monday, June 10. Any student receiving an incomplete must complete their work by Monday, June 24. 
• Final transcripts for seniors will be available by Tuesday, June 11.

Lockers and Lost and Found

• Students should clean out their lockers by Wednesday, June 5. Due to the construction at OHS this summer, your lockers will not be accessible after the last day of school. This includes your physical education, athletic, and classroom storage lockers. Any items left behind on Friday afternoon will be donated.
• Please also check the lost and found for any items before Friday, June 7. Again, items left at OHS after Friday will be donated. 

Summer School

• All academic classes begin on Tuesday, June 11, at East Campus. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Nelson (NelsonD@oasd.org).

• Students enrolled in any of the O-Power classes (including O-Power for credit) this summer, start class on Monday, June 10. Students should report to Rux Stadium at their assigned times.

 

Summer Construction - Campus Disruptions
Over the next two summers, crews will continue working on the roof and HVAC replacement projects. In order to avoid any disruptions to the school year, we will maximize the summertime to complete these projects. Please note the following operational changes in order to support our crews:

• Main Office Relocated to East Campus (Starting Tuesday, June 11)
• The OHS main office and counseling staff will be relocated to East Campus starting on Tuesday, June 11. If you need to come in and meet with anyone or take care of any school business, please come to East Campus (915 Summit Ave). Our office hours are 7am-3pm and we will be closed on Thursday, July 4. 
• The only areas accessible at Main Campus this summer are the Field House, OAC, Tennis Courts, Greenhouses, and Weightroom. All other areas will be closed for construction, including our classrooms, student services office, and main office.
• Parking (Back Lots Closed)
• The parking lots in the back of campus are closed for the summer. Students coming to O-Power or individuals accessing the tennis courts should park in the South Lot.
• Individuals coming to campus events at the OAC should continue to park in the North Lot.
• Please follow any signage and be mindful of construction crews on campus.
• Accessing the Tennis Courts
• The tennis courts will remain open this summer. When coming to campus to play tennis, we recommend parking in the South Lot or at East Campus.

 

Mid-May Graduation and Senior Celebration Updates

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Hello OHS Class of 2024 Students and Families!

Our celebrations honoring the Oconomowoc High School Class of 2024 will kickoff next week with Cap and Gown Distribution. AH…graduation is getting real! Please refer to the following communications that were shared in mid-April regarding all the events planned to celebrate you and your classmates. It’s going to be a fun few weeks!

• Letter from Mr. Curtis from Friday, April 12. (Click here)
• The Class of 2024 Commencement and Celebration Webpage (Click here)

Both of these resources contain all the information you need to know about each celebration coming up over the next few weeks. This includes details about Celebrate Your Future Week, the Senior Send-Off Ceremony and community parades, graduation rehearsal, and the 2024 Commencement Ceremony! 

However, beyond all those details, I do want to highlight a couple of important reminders that will help you for planning purposes. Check them out below and let me know if you have any questions.

 

Watch Email and Social Media
We will send reminders and updates to students and families prior to each major event. We also encourage you to check social media and share all the events and celebrations with our community! 

Most events will be accessible through our live stream feed. Click here to bookmark the link to the live stream.

 

Reserved Accessible Seating at the Commencement Ceremony
We offer reserved seating for guests with limited mobility and who may not be able to climb the stairs of our bleachers. Please email Christine McCartney at McCartnC@oasd.org to make arrangements. It’s imperative that you make these arrangements as soon as possible. 

In general, seating in the stadium is on a first-come, first-served basis. Our gates open at 6:00 a.m. so that our team can set up. Families are welcome to begin reserving their seats at that time. However, we ask that you do not use duct tape on our new bleachers. 

Finally, the OAC will broadcast the livestream in case you, or a guest, would prefer to watch the ceremony from an air-conditioned facility. There are no reservations needed.

Decorating Your Cap
Students have the opportunity to decorate their caps to celebrate their chosen post-high school pathway or to honor a family, friend, or someone who has been influential in their education journey.

Designs must be approved by Mr. Curtis before Wednesday, June 5. To get your design approved, please send Mr. Curtis (curtisj@oasd.org)  an email with an outline, image or description of what you plan to put on your cap.

Start Downloading/Transferring Your Files!
Seniors must return their Chromebooks after exams on Thursday, June 6, or at graduation rehearsal on Friday, June 7. Graduates will have their OHS email and access to all Google files shut off on Friday, June 28. Students should click here for information on how to transfer their files to a personal account.

May Academic and Career Planning Reminders

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Hello Raccoon Community!

Just like that, it’s May and we are beginning to wrap up the school year. It’s easy to look ahead and get excited for summer, but it’s important that we stay committed to our goals so that we finish the year strong and can truly enjoy our summer vacation. To help ensure we finish the year strong, please review the updates outlined below. 

As always you can reach out directly at CurtisJ@oasd.org to me or your counselor if you have any questions!

I will see you around campus!

Jason

 

Construction on Campus
If you have been on campus, you may have noticed an increase in construction workers and equipment. This summer, we will begin our approved referendum projects focused on replacing our HVAC system and roof. Watch your emails for any important updates regarding parking lot closures, building access, and modified traffic routines.

 

Summer School
Summer School registration runs from Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 31. Click here to check out the summer school brochure outlining the courses we offer and registration details.

Prom on Saturday, May 4 

We have been busy celebrating Prom week at OHS. Our Prom Assembly is on Friday, May 3 at 1:55pm. Click here to view the modified schedule. Families are invited and should enter through the Gale Douglas Field House entrance anytime after 1:30pm. 

Those attending Prom should watch RCC and check their emails for details on arrival time, bus assignments, and seating arrangements.

 

AP and IB Exam Testing (May)
Students in our AP and IB classes will take their exams throughout May. Click here to access the complete calendar. Good luck, everyone!

 

Senior Cap and Gown Pick Up & Freshmen Chromebook Exchange (Wednesday, May 22)
Pride will be moved to the end of the day on Wednesday, May 22 so that seniors can collect their cap and gowns and freshmen can exchange their Chromebooks. Click here for the schedule.

Seniors who have classes or work placements off campus, should arrange to be at OHS by 1:45pm on Wednesday, May 22. If you cannot make it, email Mr. Curtis at CurtisJ@oasd.org to make alternative arrangements.

Freshmen will need to bring their chargers and Chromebooks to the Upper Gym so that they can get their new Chromebooks!

 

Memorial Day Weekend Calendar Adjustments and Events (Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27)
There is no school on Friday, May 24 or Monday, May 27 in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.

Families and students are invited to join our annual Memorial Day recognition event at 8am on Facebook Live and to check out our Band in the Oconomowoc Memorial Day Parade.

 

Grilling to Give (Friday, May 31)
Our annual Grilling to Give celebration is on Friday, May 31, 2024. Watch your emails for details about the event and consider joining us for lunch at OHS on Friday, May 31. Click here to view the special schedule.

 

Senior Celebrations and Graduation Reminders
Class of 2024…it’s almost time to graduate. Click here to review the details and important dates sent home in mid-April. Watch your email for another update in a few weeks!

 

Thinking Ahead to the 2024-2025 School Year
Counselors are building schedules for the 2024-2025 school year and will reach out to you if there are any conflicts when building your schedule. Final schedules will be released on the morning of registration day, Wednesday, August 7. 

Watch for a communication in late June about registration details and information about all the events scheduled throughout August to help ease the transition into the new school year.

 

Calendar Reminders

Friday, May 3	1:55pm	Prom Assembly
Saturday, May 4	5:00pm	Prom
Wednesday, May 22	1:55pm	Cap and Gown Distribution and Chromebook Exchange
Friday, May 24	All Day	No School
Monday, May 27	All Day	No School- Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28	8:55am	Celebrate Your Future Week: Military Recognition Ceremony
Wednesday, May 29	8:55am	Celebrate Your Future Week: Workforce and Apprenticeship
Thursday, May 30	9:15am	Celebrate Your Future Week: 2 and 4 Year College Parade
Friday, May 31	10:20am	Grilling to Give
Tuesday, June 4	All Day	Class of 2024 Send Off Parades and Ceremony
Wednesday, June 5 Thursday, June 6	7:30am-12:10pm	Term 4 Exams (Schedule)
Friday, June 7	7:20am-11:38am	Last Day of Class & Graduation Rehearsal (Schedule)
Saturday, June 8	10:00am	Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony