October 13 - Career, College, and Life Readiness Day: Schedule & Details

 Tuesday, September 22, 2026

 Dear OHS Families and Students,

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, we will host our annual Fall Career, College, and Life Readiness Day. On these days, we run an adjusted schedule to support grade-level-specific activities that help students develop their Academic and Career Plans. More information and dates for our Spring Career, College, and Life Readiness Days are available here.

On October 13, we will host required grade-level activities for Freshmen and Sophomores and optional activities for Juniors and Seniors. Information on activities for each grade level is outlined below. Even though we run an adjusted schedule, buses operate on their normal routes and pick-up/drop off times.

Please review this information and reach out to me or your counselor with any questions.

 

Freshmen - Academic and Career Planning Launch and Career Service Projects
Overview Letter and Details 

Freshmen will report to their assigned locations to meet with their counselors at 7:20am. During the morning, industry speakers will share insights on career development, and in the afternoon, OHS staff will lead freshmen in service projects designed to help students reflect on potential career interests through a service lens. Click here to see all the options available.

 

Sophomore- Career and College Visits
Overview Letter and Details 

Sophomores will report to their assigned room numbers at 7:20am to meet their staff leader and head out for their selected career and college visits. We will share specific details on dress code, lunch, and the day's schedule with students at a Pride meeting and email them to families in early October. Click here to review all the options presented to Sophomores during a meeting with their counselor last week.

 

Juniors/Seniors - ACT Test
Overview Letter and Details

Upperclassmen who signed up to take the ACT should report to the Fieldhouse Lobby at 7:20am and bring your ID. Testing locations will be shared in early-October.  If you have any questions about the test, please reach out to Mrs. Anders (AndersM@oasd.org) or Mrs. Fink (FinkR@oasd.org). Seniors and Juniors not registered for the ACT do not report to campus and do not have classes on Tuesday, October 13.

 

Seniors - On-Site College Admissions Day
Overview Letter and Details

Seniors participating in this incredible opportunity should report to the Oconomowoc Community Center. If you have any questions heading into your meeting or interview, please reach out to Mr. Nelson (NelsonD@oasd.org) or Mrs. Regan (ReganJ@oasd.org). Seniors should only report to the Community Center at their assigned times. There is no other required attendance periods for seniors on Tuesday, October 13.

Homecoming 2026: Details and Information about all our Events!

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Hi Raccoons and Families!

Next week kicks off our annual Homecoming Celebrations! Homecoming is a chance for generations of Raccoons from across the country to come together to celebrate our shared experience of being Raccoons. It’s always fun to connect with alumni, hear their stories, and learn how the past has shaped OHS today. It’s also a chance for our current students and families to come together and have fun as we kick off the new year. It’s a long, tiring, but fun week!

Oconomowoc High School has been around for 144 years, and next week is our chance to celebrate our Raccoon history, identity, and community! Outlined below are details for the week. I look forward to seeing you at some of the events. Please reach out with any questions!

Go Raccoons!

Jason

 

Homecoming Week Overview (September 20-26)
Here is an overview of all the events scheduled for next week, including the dates and times of all our athletic events. Our major events include:

• Sunday, September 20 (5pm) - Student Council Window Painting Downtown Businesses: Meet at Roots
• Thursday, September 24 (6pm) - PowderPuff at Rux Stadium
• Friday, September 25 (5:15pm) - Parade through Downtown followed by Football Game at 7
• Saturday, September 26 (8:00pm) - Dance at the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse

 

Ticketed Events 
Sporting Events and Homecoming Dance
You can purchase tickets for our sporting events and the Homecoming Dance through the Just A Game portal. While students get in free to home sporting events throughout the week, you should buy your Homecoming dance tickets as soon as possible.

• Homecoming Dance Tickets
• Sporting Event Tickets (Students have free admission to Home games)

 

Pep Rally (Friday, September 25 at 8:45am) - Gale Douglas Fieldhouse
Families are invited to the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse for our Homecoming Pep Rally at 8:45am on Friday, September 25. Doors to the Fieldhouse will open at 8:30am.

 

Community & Alumni Tours (Saturday, September 26 at 12:30pm - Meet at the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse) 
If you haven’t been to campus for a while or want to show off OHS to any visiting relatives, friends, or neighbors, join me along with the classes of 1966 and 1976 on a tour of our Campus. We will meet in the lobby of the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse at 12:30pm.

 

Grand Marshals
We will honor the OHS Classes of 2020 and 2021 as our Grand Marshals for the Homecoming Parade. The Class of 2020 lost out on the spring of their senior year and never had a classwide graduation, and the Class of 2021 never had a senior-year Homecoming. It will be exciting to have alumni representatives back for another Ocon Night as we give them the Homecoming and recognition that many of them missed out on.

 

Accountable to Ourselves and Each Other
While Homecoming is a fun week, we still have to be grounded, committed, and accountable Raccoons! Classroom expectations won’t change, our community commitments will be enforced, and everyone is still expected to bring the energy to each class period.

Unofficial traditions, like “TP Wars,” create unnecessary distractions and drama that take away from the spirit of Homecoming. We cannot tolerate destructive behavior, vandalism, and other inappropriate actions. Victims should contact their local Police Departments to report any inappropriate or destructive behavior. Homecoming is meant to be fun, not a stressful time where rules don’t apply.

 

Reflecting on our First Days of School!

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Hi Raccoons and Families!

The first days of school are meant to reorient ourselves to the structures and routines that help build a strong foundation for a safe, productive, and fun year. While we will continue to work through bumps and challenges, overall it was a great first few days! 

To help make sure we are on the same page, I wanted to share a few reminders (especially with our families) as we kick off the new school year! Check out the information below and let me know if you have any questions.

 

Accountable to Ourselves and Each Other: Community Commitments
Our Community Commitments set common expectations for all of us to follow. They are rooted in safety and build strong habits to maximize engagement, reduce avoidance behaviors, and help us prioritize learning over other distractions. 

Every class reviewed these commitments on Tuesday. Feel free to check them out here.

 

Campus Safety
We conducted our annual safety seminar on Wednesday during Pride. We reviewed:

• Evacuations

• Responses to Violent Critical Incidents

• Parking Lot Safety

• Other Safety Routines and Topics

Families can watch a recording of this safety seminar on the RCC recording page here.

Throughout the year, the Waukesha County K9 unit will come to campus and have their drug dogs sniff for illegal drugs. These unannounced sniffs will occur in our parking lots and within randomly selected classrooms at both Main and East Campus. This proactive measure is just one way we work to keep our campus drug-free.

Finally, if you ever need to report suspicious activity or have a concern about the safety/security of our campus, please let me know right away. You can also reach out to our School Resource Officer, Dawn Hass (HassD@oasd.org), report the information through the anonymous reporting tool Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) on a student’s Class Link, or call 911 directly. 

 

Communication
At OHS, we communicate through various methods. Here is a quick rundown for our freshmen and new families.
 

Blog, Email, Text

• Updates from OHS Blog: Schoolwide messages about Academic and Career Planning programming (recommend reading within 1-week after sending).
• Emails: Grade-level specific information from counselors, course specific details from teachers, and/or updates from Mr. Curtis regarding operational disruptions or time-sensitive issues on Campus.
• Texts: From district regarding emergency notifications and school closures.

 

Social Media
We suggest students and families follow these accounts on Instagram:

• OconSchools - District Updates

• OconThemes - OHS Student Life Updates

• RCC_OHS - School News (Broadcast Daily at 8:55am) 

• OHS_Insider - Student perspective and insider look from Ariana on OHS events and happenings

 

School News - Raccoon Community Connection (RCC)
The RCC is broadcast live daily at 8:55am. You can watch live or any recording through this link. 

 

Canvas 
Families can access and follow their student’s Canvas accounts for each class. Directions are on the district’s tech website. The site also has a lot of other information regarding tech policies and programs. 

 

Upcoming Information
The first weeks of school are busy and wild, so watch your email and the Updates from OHS Blog for information on the following upcoming events.

• Homecoming (September 20-26)
• Family Teacher Conferences (October 1)
• Fall Career, College, and Life Readiness Day (October 13)

Welcome Back! Back to School Information & Details

Monday, August 17, 2026

Welcome Back, Raccoons! 

Come on, admit it… You're kind of excited to get rolling with the new year…You’re a Raccoon; how could you not be?!

Sure, it means some extra stress and waking up early. However, you also know it means opportunities to continue building your academic and career plan, the fun of all the social events, and a chance to reconnect with fellow Raccoons and teachers who share this important journey with you. OHS is a special place because of Raccoons like you, our supportive families, and our incredible staff. No matter what the challenges or stresses the new year may bring, we are here to navigate it together. So, let’s get this party started! 

You hear it over and over again: your high school journey is only 704 days long, so whether you are a freshman starting your first day or a senior starting day 528, check out the information below to make sure you are prepared for the year ahead.

It’s going to be a great year. Reach out if you have any questions or catch me at one of our many events, games, or programs occurring on campus over the next few weeks.

Go Raccoons!
Mr. Curtis 

 

Schedule and Counselor Assignments

Counselor Assignments and Scheduling Questions

• Click here to view your counselor assignments, contact information, and to schedule an appointment. Bookmark this page in case you need to reach out at any time throughout the upcoming year.

Welcome New OHS Teachers

• Notice an unfamiliar name on your schedule? Chances are they are new to our community. Check out their biography and welcome notes.

Supply Lists

• We do not have a supply list for classes at OHS. Rather, individual teachers will be in touch regarding any recommended supplies for class. Classes with course fees typically have supplies purchased on your behalf, or the fee may be for any course exams/college credits that you have been registered for. 

 

Back to School Events and Grade Level Programs

 

Open House on Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Enter through the Fieldhouse Lobby

• Teacher Meet and Greet & Club Fair (2-4pm): Swing in and meet your teachers, check out the club fair, and explore campus during our Open House from 2-4pm.
• Self-Guided Tours (4-6pm): Campus will remain open for self-guided tours. Feel free to come and familiarize yourself with campus during a quieter period of time.
• Picture Make-Up Day (2-6pm): If you could not attend registration day last week, you can get your new ID and yearbook photo taken in Cafeteria 150. This will be one of your last chances to have your photo taken. If you have not had your photo taken/new ID made, and can’t make Open House, please email Mr. Curtis (CurtisJ@oasd.org) as soon as possible.

 

Grade Level Meetings
Each class has grade-level-specific events to help support the launch of the new year. A reminder of these events and registration is outlined below:

• Freshmen Family Dinners (LAST CHANCE: This Week) - Register Here: Join Mr. Curtis, your Associate Principal, and your Counselor for a 90-minute preview to the start of your high school journey. You can click here to check out the remaining dates and to register.
• Sophomore Meetings (Starting in October): These individual family and counselor academic and career planning meetings will occur starting in October after the fall Career, College, and Life Readiness Day on Tuesday, October 13. Watch your email for details.
• Junior Workshop (Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30pm - OAC) - Register Here: You are halfway through high school! This 90-minute workshop provides juniors and their families an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the career and college preparation opportunities that can help to enhance your resume and transcript. 
• Senior Graduation Preparation and Planning Meeting: Check your email for the notes and presentation from our Senior Graduation Preparation and Planning meeting last week. Reach out to your counselor if you have any questions!

 

Back to School Schedules

 Freshmen & New Students on Monday, August 31 

• Freshmen (7:15am-2:40pm): Report to the Fieldhouse Lobby by 7:15am. You are welcome to bring a lunch (lunch will also be available for purchase), but you do not need to bring materials or your Chromebook. Buses will run on their regular schedule, and dismissal will occur at 2:40pm.
• New Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (10:00am-2:30pm) - Register Here: Join us in the OAC Lobby to start your OHS experience. Teachers and upperclassmen will integrate you into our community, provide you with a tour of campus, and let you know what it means to be a Raccoon. 

 All Students Report on Tuesday, September 1 (SCHEDULE) 

• All students report to Block A/Hour 1 at 7:20am. 

 

Fall Events

• Homecoming 2026 (September 20-26): Check out all the details, information, and ticket sales for Homecoming 2026: From City Lights to Ocon Nights
• Fall Career, College, and Life Readiness Day (Tuesday, October 13): We will run a modified day for our fall Academic and Career Planning support day. Details for grade level activities are provided on our website. Counselors will follow up with student meetings this September. 
• Term 1 Important Dates & Adjusted Schedules: Check the calendar on the left for all the important dates and information for Term 1. 

Communication Reminders

 Follow for More Information Throughout the Year:

• Instagram: OconThemes, Ocon_RCC, Oconschools
• Blogger: Updates from OHS Blog
• Sporting Events: Bound
• Podcast: Keeping Up with the Raccoons (Spotify, Apple)