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

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.

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.

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