Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Class of 2025 Senior Celebrations and Commencement Information! Check It Out!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Let’s celebrate the Oconomowoc High School Class of 2025! 

Just like that, your time at OHS is coming to a close. In just two months, we will celebrate the accomplishments of the Oconomowoc High School Class of 2025 at our Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Rux Stadium.

This year’s graduation theme is Class of 2025: You are Unstoppable! Over the next month, our team at OHS looks forward to telling the stories of our graduates, the impact they have made on our community, and the potential they have to make an incredibly positive difference in the world. I am so excited to lead us through each celebration!

Outlined below are details about all the events planned to celebrate our seniors. These include:

  • Celebrate Your Future Week
  • Class of 2025 Send-Off Assembly and Grad Parades
  • Academic, Athletic, and Extracurricular Honors Events
  • The Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2025 (including inclement weather contingency plans and plans for alternative celebrations for students qualifying for the State Track Tournament). 

Please review the details below and reach out to me at CurtisJ@oasd.org if you have any questions. We will send additional reminders and details leading up to each event.

 

Class Picture and Cap and Gown Pick Up
Wednesday, May 21 at 1:45 p.m. (OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse)
All seniors will report to the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse on Wednesday, May 21 to take their class photo, review the important details outlined in this letter, and pick up their cap and gown. Seniors who are off-site should arrange to be at OHS on Wednesday, May 21 at 1:45 p.m.

 

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

Designs must be approved by Mr. Curtis before Wednesday, June 4. To get your design approved, please send Mr. Curtis an email with an outline or description of what you plan to put on your cap.

 

Memorial Day Recognition Event
Monday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m. (Live Event on Facebook Live)
Our community will pause for a moment on Memorial Day to recognize the many friends, family, community members, and alumni who have served in the Armed Forces and honor those who have given their lives to defend our freedom. In addition, during this live event, we will briefly recognize the members of the Class of 2025 who have made a commitment to serve in the military upon graduation.

Watch on Facebook Live at facebook.com/oconomowocschools.

 

Celebrate Your Future Week
Tuesday, May 27, Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29
We will honor the chosen pathway of each graduating senior during three separate ceremonies during Celebrate Your Future Week. Family and friends are invited to join our school community and seniors at the event they will be participating in. 

  • Military Commitment Ceremony: Tuesday, May 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse
    • Each member of the Class of 2025 committing to military service will be honored by our school in a special ceremony in our Fieldhouse. Families participating in the ceremony are asked to arrive by 8:30 a.m. and report to the Fieldhouse Lobby.
    • Seniors committing to military services should contact Lauren Black (BlackL@oasd.org) to confirm their participation in the event or if they have any questions. She will also follow up with reminders and details as we get closer to the event.
  • Workforce and Apprenticeship Recognition Event: Wednesday, May 28 at 9:00 a.m. in the REC
    • Graduates entering the workforce or continuing their education through a registered apprenticeship will be honored in a ceremony on campus. Families participating are asked to arrive at the REC at 8:30 a.m. 
    • If you want to make sure your graduate entering the workforce or an apprenticeship is recognized, please email Mrs. DeYoung at DeYoungN@oasd.org to verify we have the correct information.
  • 2-4 Year College Parade: Thursday, May 29 at 9:15 a.m. in the Fieldhouse Lobby
    • Graduates attending a 2 or 4-year school will meet other Raccoons heading to the same school and participate in a parade down Raccoon Runway as they showcase their future school. Families are welcome to greet them in the Fieldhouse lobby. Please arrive by 9:00 a.m. through the Fieldhouse lobby doors.

Finally, throughout the week, we will honor our seniors with our annual Senior Recognition Signs that will line Campus Drive from Memorial Day weekend through our Celebrate Your Future Week. These personalized commemorative signs will honor the legacy of each senior as we look forward to celebrating them and the next steps on their journey in life.

 

Youth Apprenticeship Banquet
Wednesday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m. (Golden Mast Restaurant)
Our Coordinator of Career Programming, Mrs. Kyla Stefan, will be in touch about this ceremony that honors our seniors, families, and employers who were part of the Youth Apprenticeship program. Watch your email for details.

 

Class of 2025 Community Honors Night
Monday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. (Oconomowoc Arts Center)
We will honor and celebrate our seniors receiving scholarships, specifically from local community businesses, families, and organizations. In addition, we will recognize those seniors who are ranking in the top 10% of their class, have completed the IB program, and have earned special academic honors.

Class of 2025 students being recognized at this event will receive personalized invitations. Families of those students being honored will receive more detailed information from Mrs. Susan Verhagen (VerhagS@oasd.org). Students should watch for these special invitations to attend this event, which will be sent out in mid-May. Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Susan Verhagen (Verhags@oasd.org).

 

Class of 2025 Senior Send-Off Day!
Tuesday, June 3 (All Day!)
Families are invited to participate in our Senior Send-Off Say scheduled for Tuesday, June 3. Details are below:
  • Senior Sunrise Breakfast (Rux Stadium) at 4:30 a.m.: Seniors are invited to kick the day off with a sunrise breakfast starting at 4:30 a.m. Families willing to donate food items should drop them off in the main office by the afternoon of June 2. 
  • Senior Send-Off Assembly at 8:45 a.m.: Our staff, underclassmen, and families will gather in the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse at 8:45 a.m. to reflect on the legacy and memories that define the Class of 2025. Families are HIGHLY encouraged to attend this special event. Please arrive through the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse by 8:30 a.m. at the latest. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. If you are unable to attend, you may tune in to view our livestream (View Here). 
  • Senior Grad Walks and Parades at 9:45 a.m.: Seniors will report to the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse dressed in their caps, gowns, and academic regalia as we set out to visit each elementary and intermediate school in the district. Our goal is to visit old teachers, but also to inspire our future Raccoons. Therefore, even if you didn’t attend one of our district elementary or intermediate schools, please come be part of this special day. Lunch will be provided. Families are welcome to wave and greet us along the parade route or outside each school. We will share the official parade schedule in late May.

 

Scholar Athlete Ceremony
Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. (OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse)
Our Athletic Director, Mr. Lyon, will be in touch regarding this ceremony honoring our scholar-athletes for this year. There will be a special recognition for those seniors who have attained this status for all four years of high school.
 
Term 4 Exams
Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5 
Despite all the fun and celebrations, you still need to finish strong and pass your classes! Final report cards and transcripts will be published on Monday, June 9.
 
Last Day of School: Graduation Rehearsal
Friday, June 6 (Times Below)

Seniors must report at their assigned time to participate in graduation rehearsal. At the rehearsal, we will ensure that all fees have been paid and that school materials and Chromebooks have been turned in. Please report to the OHS cafeteria based on your assigned counselor:
  • Mr. Eidman (7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.)
  • Mrs. Fisher (8:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.)
  • Mrs. Verhagen (9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.)
  • Mrs. Black (9:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.)
  • Mrs. Schultz (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) 

 

Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m.- Rux Stadium
We will gather one last time to celebrate at the Oconomowoc High School Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony. There are so many details and logistics that help make this event special. I will share specific details again in mid-May and again in the weeks leading up to the ceremony. However, please take note of the following important initial details:

  • Seating: Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. However, seating is unlimited, and graduates can bring as many family members as they want. The gates to Rux Stadium will open at 6:00 a.m. In addition, we will livestream the ceremony in the air-conditioned OAC, which will open at 8:00 a.m.
  • Accessible Seating: We have seating available for those who cannot climb the bleachers. Families are asked to make a reservation for accessible seating by emailing Christine McCartney at McCartnC@oasd.org. In addition, golf carts will be available to help transport guests with limited mobility from the front entrance of Rux Stadium to the accessible seating on the field.
  • Commemorative Flowers and Items on Sale NOW: Order flowers or other commemorative items through this link. Items will be available for pick up at the entrance to Rux Stadium on graduation morning.
  • Livestream: The ceremony will be broadcast on our livestream link (click here) and will be accessible to friends and family who cannot be with us in person. 
  • Inclement Weather: In the event of rain and thunderstorms, we will delay the start of the ceremony. Our primary goal is to hold the ceremony on June 7, even if that means the ceremony starts later in the day. However, if the day is a total washout, we will reschedule the ceremony to be held on Sunday, June 8, ideally in the morning. However, we have to consider the schedule of our outside vendors and contractors when establishing a new time for the ceremony. If the weather cooperates, the ceremony will be held at Rux Stadium, but if storms and rain are predicted for that time, we will move the ceremony to the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse.  Please keep these contingency plans in mind when making travel arrangements and plans for your graduation parties!
  • State Track Meet: While seniors who qualify for the State Track Meet may miss the Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 7, we will still honor them! During the graduation ceremony, we will have the chairs decorated of those seniors who are at the State Track Meet and their names will be called as part of the formal ceremony. In addition, Mr. Curtis will have a smaller commencement ceremony for any of our State Qualifiers, teammates, friends, and families on Sunday, June  8 at 11:00 a.m. in Rux Stadium. More information will be shared after sectionals. 

 

Account Access and Fee Payments
A reminder that all fees must be paid by Friday, June 6. In addition, your school Gmail accounts and files will no longer be accessible as of Friday, June 27. Please make arrangements to transfer any files, pictures, and documents from your Google Drive before June 27.

Monday, March 31, 2025

Starting off Term 4- Updates and Reminders for the Last 9 Weeks!

Monday, March 31, 2025

I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing break! Spring Break is an important milestone in our school year because it means we are turning the corner and are quickly approaching the end of the year. Time flies, but it seems to really fly during April and May!

Outlined below are the important dates and events that will help ensure we have a successful finish to the school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor, associate principal, or myself.

Let’s get ready to have some fun! Go Raccoons!

Jason

 

Term 3 Report Cards (Published on Wednesday, April 9)
Your Term 3 report cards will be published on Wednesday, April 9. You will receive an email once everything is uploaded to Skyward.

 

Career, College, and Life Readiness Day (Tuesday, April 15)
In mid-March, we communicated the details for the last Career, College, and Life Readiness day on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Click here to see the message sent home.

On this day, we will have specific grade-level activities with an altered schedule. The letter linked above explains each activity in more detail. However, to summarize:

  • Freshmen will take the Pre-ACT Secure beginning at 7:20am.
  • Sophomores will take the Pre-ACT Secure and Forward Exams beginning at 7:20am.
  • Juniors have the day off!
  • Seniors will report at various times (see letter linked above) for the Reality Check Life Ready Simulation.

 

Spring Holiday - No School (Friday, April 18)
There is no school and the OHS offices will be closed on Friday, April 18. Classes will resume on Monday, April 21. 

 

Memorial Day Break - No School (Friday, May 23- Monday, May 26)

There will be no school for Memorial Day weekend!

 

Term 4 Exams (Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5) - Schedule

Students will take Term 4 exams on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5. The adjusted schedule is linked above.
 

Last Day of School & Graduation Rehearsal (Friday, June 6) - Schedule

The last day of school is designated as a half day for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Seniors only need to report at their assigned time for graduation rehearsal. More details to come.

 

So Much More!

These are just the events that involve our whole community. There are so many other celebrations during term 4 that you should be on the lookout for. More communication on each of these events will be coming soon:
  • Prom 2025
  • Honor Society Induction and Celebration Events
  • Spring sporting events, concerts, and theater performances
  • Class of 2025 Senior Celebrations and Commencement Ceremony Details
  • Staff Appreciation Week
  • AP and IB Testing 
  • Grilling to Give
  • Scholar Athlete Ceremony
  • 9th Grade Chromebook Exchange

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Details about Career, College, and Life Readiness Day on Tuesday, April 15

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Hi everyone!


Our last Career, College, and Life Readiness Day of the year is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. As a reminder, our Career, College, and Life Readiness Days are designated days that allow students to engage in grade-level specific academic and career planning activities. Here is a quick summary of the different activities for each grade level on Tuesday, April 15.

  • Freshmen: Report to OHS at 7:20am for Pre-ACT Secure Testing
  • Sophomores: Report to OHS at 7:20am for Pre-ACT Secure and Forward Testing
  • Juniors: No School or Classes - Attendance is not required.
  • Seniors: Report to OHS at your designated time for your Reality Check experience.
Details about the activities for each grade level are outlined below. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Jason

 

Freshmen (Pre-ACT Secure Test) - CLICK HERE for details
All freshmen are required to take the Pre-ACT Secure Test on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. This will give you an academic update on your progress toward becoming college-ready.

The letter linked above shares all the details about the testing day for all freshmen. Please note that buses will run as normal and students should report to their assigned rooms by 7:20am. While you will be dismissed at about 11:00am, similar to our term exam days, you are welcome to eat lunch and hang out in the Fieldhouse or Cafeteria 150 until the buses depart at 2:47pm or until your after-school activities begin.

 

Sophomores (Pre-ACT Secure & Forward Tests) - CLICK HERE for details
All sophomores are required to take the Pre-ACT Secure and Forward Tests on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The test will give you a chance to assess your college-readiness skills and compare your progress from last year. In addition, it will help you get a better handle on your academic progress as you prepare to take the ACT exam next year as a junior. 

The letter linked above shares all the details about the testing day for all sophomores. Please note that, buses will run as normal and students should report to their assigned rooms by 7:20am. While you will be dismissed at about 12:30pm, similar to our term exam days,  you are welcome to eat lunch and hang out in the Fieldhouse or Cafeteria 150 until the buses depart at 2:47pm or until your after-school activities begin.

 

Juniors (No School)
Since you took the ACT test in March, you do not have classes or school on Tuesday, April 15. However, consider participating in some individual activities connected to your Academic and Career Planning. This could include:
  • Completing a Job Shadow.
  • Touring a college campus.
  • Signing up for the Summer School college application support class (Click here for more information).
  • Registering for the Direct Admissions Information Night on Wednesday, April 16 (Click here for more details).

 

Seniors (Life Ready Simulation - Reality Check) - CLICK HERE for details
All seniors will participate in our annual Life Ready simulation known as Reality Check. This experience requires each senior to reflect on their career and college intentions and figure out how to navigate the realities of everyday life and expenses. It’s a blast! 

Seniors should report to the Fieldhouse lobby at their designated time outlined in the letter above. The entire experience takes about two hours to complete and you are welcome to leave at the conclusion of the simulation. 

Thank you to our friends at Bank Five Nine and our community partners from across the Oconomowoc area who partner with our team to make this experience possible.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

March Career, College, and Life Readiness Day: Adjusted Schedule for Tuesday, March 11

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Hi Raccoons!

Our next Career, College, and Life Readiness Day is on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. As a reminder, our Career, College, and Life Readiness days are designated days in our calendar to support grade-level Academic and Career Planning activities. Details are outlined below.

Let me know if you have any questions!
Jason


Tuesday, March 11 (Only Juniors Report to OHS)
No School for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, all juniors will take the statewide ACT exam. To efficiently administer the exam and to create a quiet and optimal testing environment, there will be no school for freshmen, sophomores, and seniors.

Juniors: Click here for information from Mrs. Anders about the ACT test and details for this test day on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Buses will run as normal, but students who have their own transportation will be released at approximately 12:45pm.

In addition, on Friday, March 14, all juniors will be attending either the Wisconsin Education Fair or various Trades Unions. Details will be shared with all juniors at their assigned ACT registration meeting in early March.

Finally, as you prepare for the next steps in your career and college planning, we are excited to offer an information session on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30pm in the Raccoon Exploration Center regarding the new initiative by the Universities of Wisconsin called Direct Admit and details about Wisconsin Law Act 95 that guarantees admission to a Universities of Wisconsin school based on your class rank. These two programs have radically changed the in-state college admissions process and we think everyone would benefit from hearing more. We know it’s still two months away, but we wanted to put this important event on your radar.

Click here for more information and to register.

 

Upcoming Career, College, and Life Readiness Days
Our last Career, College, and Life Readiness day is on Tuesday, April 15. On this day, our freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will report to school for their specific grade-level activities and testing, while our juniors will have the day off.

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