Term 3 Overview and Important Dates

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Hi everyone!

With the start of the new second semester, I want to provide everyone with an overview of the key dates and important information to help with our transition to the second half of the school year. Please check out the information below and feel free to reach out to myself, your Counselor, or Associate Principal if you have any questions!

Have a great week!
Jason

Term 2 Report Cards and Senior Recognitions
Report Cards for Term 2/Semester 1 will be uploaded to Skyward Family Access on Wednesday, January 29. Seniors should take note that all academic recognitions for class rank and GPA are awarded based on your cumulative GPA and transcript at the conclusion of the first semester. 

We will send an email when the Report Cards are posted.

 

Course Selection for 2025-2026
Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will begin the process of selecting their courses for next year on Monday, January 27. All selections must be finalized by Thursday, February 6 at Noon. Click here to view the communication about the course request process that was shared in early-December.

 

Family-Teacher Conferences - Thursday, February 20
Family-Teacher Conferences for the second semester will occur on Thursday, February 20 from 3:15-7:15pm. Families will be able to start signing up for conferences on Skyward Family Access beginning on Monday, February 10. Watch your email for more details.

March Career, College, and Life Readiness Day - Tuesday, March 11, 2025 (School for Juniors Only)
Juniors are required to take the ACT exam on Tuesday, March 11. In order to provide enough support and to create a quiet testing environment, only juniors will report to OHS on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. All other grade levels will not have classes and will not report to OHS on this day. More details will be shared in mid-February.

 Required freshman and sophomore testing will occur in April. 

 

Important Dates for Term 3 (Wednesday, January 22 to Friday, March 21)
 

Date	Time	Event
Monday, January 27	8:55am	Community Meeting: Course Requests and Planning for 2025-2026
Wednesday, January 29	TBD	Term 2/Semester 1 Report Cards Published
Monday, February 3	8:55am	Community Meeting: Accountable to Financial Wellness and Stability
Week of February 10-14	All Week	Feel the Love February: Awareness of Mental Health and Wellness
Monday, February 17	All Day	No School: Staff Professional Development Day
Week of February 24-28	All Week	Staff versus Students Showdown
Monday, March 3	8:55am	Community Meeting: ALICE School Safety Drill
Tuesday, March 11	7:45am- 12:45pm	Career, College, and Life Readiness Day: ONLY JUNIORS report to OHS for ACT Testing
Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21	7:20am - 11:40am	Term 3 Exams: Adjusted Schedule and Early Release  (Click Here)
Monday, March 24- Friday, March 28	All Week	No School: Spring Break

 

Ringing in 2025 - Reminders about Important Events this January!

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Welcome Back, Raccoons!

The month of January is incredibly busy at OHS as we close out the first semester and complete the course request process for next year. Below are the important notes, events, and dates that will set you up for success this upcoming month.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at CurtisJ@oasd.org or your counselor (contact information).

Go Raccoons!

Jason

 

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Program Information Night at East Campus: REGISTER HERE

Session 1 at 6:00 p.m. (OHS East Campus)
Session 2 at 7:00 p.m. (OHS East Campus)
 

Families and students are invited to learn more about the following programs supported by OHS:

• Dual-Credit and Start College Now (Future Juniors and Seniors)
• The International Baccalaureate Experience (Future Juniors)
• Work-Based Learning(All Students)
• Oconomowoc Virtual Learning Community - Online Classes (All Students)
• Global Scholars (All Students)
• ACT Prep (Future Juniors and Seniors)
• Military Pathway Supports (All Students)

Attendees can select one topic for the first session and a different topic for the second session.  Descriptions of the topics are outlined here and in the scheduling folder.

 

Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17 - Term 2 Exams (Adjusted Schedule)
Term 2 Exams will be administered on Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17. The adjusted schedule is linked above. Students are welcome to stay in the afternoon to study, make-up exams/previous work, and meet with teachers.

Students with offsite classes and work-based learning opportunities should take note of the adjusted schedule and plan to be at OHS at these assigned times. 

Semester 1 Report Cards will be published to Family Access on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

 

Monday, January 20, 2025 - No School
There is no school on Monday, January 20 as we prepare for the start of the new semester!

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - First Day of the New Semester
We will kick off the new semester on Tuesday, January 21 at 7:20am. Please be sure to review your updated schedule before heading off to your first class of the day for the new semester.

This will also be a Community Meeting day. Everyone should report to their Block B/Hour 3 for Pride.

 

Wednesday, January 22 - College Admissions Panel: REGISTER HERE
6:30 p.m. (Oconomowoc Arts Center)

Admission officers from public and private universities will provide insight into the college application process and what they seek in applications. This information might help you determine what courses you plan to select and the programs you want to enroll in. This night is very popular and insightful to our students and families. You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity! 

 

Monday, January 27-Wednesday, February 5 - Course Selection for 2025-2026
Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be making their course selections for the 2025-2026 school year. Click here to view the communication sent out in early December outlining this process and the resources available to help with your selections.

After your courses are selected, we will create our master schedule and publish your individual student schedule in early August. 

Transition to the 2025-2026 School Year!

Fall 2024

Hi Raccoons!

It’s time to start the course request and planning process for next year! The next two months will be spent:

• Helping our incoming freshmen learn more about our programs, classes, and community.
• Supporting our current students to explore the programs that make OHS special and the course selection process
• Guiding our seniors as they prepare for graduation and life beyond OHS. It’s an exciting time!

Outlined below are grade-level specific notices to help support this transition. Please read the associated letters carefully and reach out to me and your counselor if you have any questions.

Go Raccoons!

Jason

 

Current 8th Grade Families (Incoming Freshmen)
Letters linked below outline the following:

• The transition process to OHS which includes…
• A link to our Live Virtual Pep Rally on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
• Registration for our Open House and Course Exploration Night on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
• Opportunities to explore programs and courses at OHS during Future Raccoon Tech It Out Night and Family Check It Out Nights on Wednesday, December 11 and 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
• The course request process and the contact information of your assigned counselor.

Click on the link associated with your last name for specific contact information for your support team. 

Last Names A-D:	CLICK HERE to view your specific scheduling and support team contact information.
Last Names E-I:	CLICK HERE to view your specific scheduling and support team contact information.
Last Names J-K:	CLICK HERE to view your specific scheduling and support team contact information.
Last Names L-P:	CLICK HERE to view your specific scheduling and support team contact information.
Last Names Q-T:	CLICK HERE to view your specific scheduling and support team contact information.
Last Names U-Z:	CLICK HERE to view your specific scheduling and support team contact information.

Current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors—CLICK HERE to view details about:

• The course request process and the contact information of your assigned counselor.
• Opportunities to explore classes and programs during Pride period this upcoming December.

Current OHS Seniors—CLICK HERE to review the details about:

• How to order your cap and gown.
• Initial information about Celebrate Your Future Week and the Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
• Supports and plans to help aid your transition to college, military service, the workforce, or an apprenticeship.

 

Resources and Quick Links

• Academic and Career Planning Guide
• Class of 2029 Transition Website
• Counselor Assignments and Contact Information
• How to request online classes through the Oconomowoc Virtual Learning Community (OVLC)

Closing out Term 1: Upcoming Schedule Adjustments, Report Card Information, and Term 2 Outlook

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Hi Raccoon Community! 

Just like that, we are rapidly moving toward the end of our first term of the school year! I am so thankful for everyone’s help and support as we work to make sure this year is successful. 

As we close out the first term, I wanted to share details about upcoming schedule adjustments, report card publication dates, important dates for term 2, and a reminder of the resources available to help support our students and families.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at CurtisJ@oasd.org or your counselor (click here for contact information).

Go Raccoons!

Jason

Thursday, October 24 (Early Release at 11:38am - Adjusted Schedule)
There is a districtwide early release on Thursday, October 24. Please note that buses leave at 11:47am. 

Students with off-campus classes or work releases should take note of the adjusted schedule and make arrangements to be at OHS during their assigned class periods.

 

Friday, October 25 (No School!)
There will be no school on Friday, October 25. The OHS Main Office will also be closed. Enjoy the long weekend! 
 

Thursday, October 31-Friday, November 1 (Adjusted Schedule for Exams)
Term 1 exams will take place for term and semester block courses. Students should review the schedule linked above for the exact start times of their classes. Skinny classes will not have term exams until January. Instead, you will have a regular lesson during your scheduled meeting time.

Students with off-campus classes or work releases should take note of the adjusted schedule and make arrangements to be at OHS during their assigned class periods.

You are welcome to leave after your last exam or hang out in the Fieldhouse lobby area until buses leave at their regular time of 2:47pm. 

 

Term 1 Report Cards
Report Cards for term 1 will be available on Family Access by 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 13. Watch your email for an update as soon as the report cards are posted to your account.

 

Student and Family Supports
We know that our students and families are juggling so much. We are here to help you navigate through all your challenges and share in the celebration of all your successes. If you ever need anything, don’t be afraid to reach out to Mr. Curtis, your Associate Principal, or counselor. 

Click here to check out the resources available to everyone! 

Plan Ahead! Important Dates for Term 2 (Monday, November 4-Friday, January 17)  

Date	Time	Event
Friday, November 8	All Day	No School: Professional Development Day
Monday, November 11	8:55am	Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony
Wednesday, November 27- Sunday, December 1	All Day	No School: Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 2	8:55am	Scheduling for 2025-2026 Kickoff
Monday, December 23-  Wednesday, January 1	All Day	No School: Winter Break
Wednesday, January 8	6:00pm & 7:00pm	Program Information Night (East Campus) Watch for details in early December
Wednesday, January 15	5:00pm	Class of 2029 Open House and Course Exploration Night
Thursday, January 16 & Friday, January 17	All Day	Term 2 Exams (Adjusted Schedule)