Fall 2025/Winter 2026
Hi Raccoons and Families,
Over the next two months, we will work to help students prepare for the
transition to the 2026-2027 school year. Included below are
grade-level-specific letters outlining the supports in place for this
transition. This includes information regarding:
- Incoming
Freshmen: Supports for helping our incoming freshmen (current 8th graders)
learn more about the programs, classes, and community that they will be
joining next year.
- Current
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors: The course selection process and
informational opportunities about the various programs offered at OHS.
- Seniors: Initial
information and details about ordering your cap and gown, senior
celebrations, and the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday,
June 13.
Please identify the grade level-specific information for you and your family below, and feel free to reach out to me or your counselor with any questions!
Go Raccoons!
Jason
The letters below outline the following important information and details about your transition to OHS. This includes:
- Opportunities
to explore programming opportunities at OHS during our Future Raccoon Tech
It Out and Family Check It Out Nights on Wednesday, December 10, and
Wednesday, December 17.
- A link to the
Class of 2030 Virtual Pep Rally on Monday, January 12 at 7pm, which will
outline important details about the course selection process.
- Registration
for our Class of 2030 Open House and Course Exploration Night on
Wednesday, January 14.
- Contact
information for your assigned counselor and associate principal.
Letters are linked below and personalized to students and families based on their last names and assigned counselor.
|
Student
Last Names A-D Counselor:
Alex Eidman Associate
Principal: Melissa Anders |
CLICK
HERE to view your letter and information about your
transition to OHS. |
|
Student
Last Names E, U-Z Counselor:
Carrie Schultz Associate
Principal: Derek Nelson |
CLICK
HERE to view your letter and information about your
transition to OHS. |
|
Student
Last Names F-K Counselor:
Brianne McGuire Associate
Principal: Nancy DeYoung |
CLICK
HERE to view your letter and information about your
transition to OHS. |
|
Student
Last Names L-P Counselor:
Susan Verhagen Associate
Principal: Derek Nelson |
CLICK
HERE to view your letter and information about your
transition to OHS. |
|
Student
Last Names Q-T Counselor:
Lauren Black Associate
Principal: Nancy DeYoung |
CLICK
HERE to view your letter and information about your
transition to OHS. |
- The course
request process for the next school year. Including dates for
department-specific exploration opportunities during December.
- Registration
for Program Information Night on Wednesday, June 7, 2026.
- How to order
your cap and gown.
- Preliminary
information, dates, and times for Celebrate Your Future Week and the Class
of 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Resources and Quick Links
- Academic and Career Planning Guide
- Course Requests
Sheets for:
- Class of 2030 (Incoming Freshmen)
- Class of 2029 (Current Freshmen)
- Class of 2028 (Current Sophomores)
- Class of 2027 (Current Juniors)
- Incoming Freshmen Class of 2030 Transition Website
- Senior Class of 2026 Graduation Information
- Counselor Assignments and Contact Information
