Tuesday,
June 16, 2026
Hi
Raccoon Community!
Outlined
in this message are all the important dates and information you need to kick
off the 2026-2027 school year! Don’t roll your eyes! Sure, I know it's early in
the summer, but we are Raccoons who are committed to our goals, and the
back-to-school events, programs, and fun start in early August! So, while I
hope you take some time to relax, recharge, and have some fun, please mark down
these important dates as you build your summer calendar, and get ready for the
next steps (or first steps!) of your high school journey.
Information
in this letter includes:
- Summer contact
information for Counselors and Associate Principals
- Details about
registration, picture day, and open house
- Information
about the first week of school
- The first
day of school for Freshmen & Transfer Students (only Freshmen and new students report to OHS) is on
Monday, August 31, 2026.
- The first
day of classes for everyone (and first day of school for
Sophomores-Seniors) is on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
- Grade-level
specific programs and event registration
I know
this is a lot of information, but you have a few months to sort through it all.
If you have any questions or need anything this summer, please reach out to me
at CurtisJ@oasd.org.
Have a
great summer, and we will see you soon!
Go
Raccoons!
Jason
Summer
Office Hours & Contact Information (Office Hours are Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m. from June 15-July 31)
- Counselor and
Associate Principals (Contact Info Here): Counselors and
Associate Principals will be available from time to time throughout the
summer. Expect a 1-3 week response to any emails or questions. If you have
immediate questions or concerns, reach out to Mr. Curtis or call our front
office, and they will be happy to assist you.
- Last Names A-D
(Reminder: New Counselor Starting this Summer): Students with
the last names A-D should contact our counselor, Mrs. Verhagen (verhags@oasd.org),
with any questions. Your new counselor is Mr. Chris Demos. He will be ready to begin helping you on Monday, August 10.
Annual
Student Registration (July 15 to August 5, 2026):
Visit
our Back to School web page for details on the
2026-27 registration process. Keep in mind that we will transition to a new
Student Information System called Infinite Campus, and annual registration will
be your first opportunity to access this new system.
If you have any questions or experience any challenges
during registration, please call our OHS East Campus front office at
262-560-2108.
Raccoon
Check In Day: Photo Day, Schedule Release, Registration Support, and Material
(Parking Pass/Yearbook) Pick Up (Wednesday,
August 5, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse):
Click here to register for an arrival time for Raccoon Check-In Day. Report to the Fieldhouse at your assigned time to get your yearbook photo taken, your student ID for the upcoming year, pick up your 25-26 yearbook, process and get your parking permit, and take care of any other needs as you prepare for the new year.
Once you have completed the registration process, your schedule will be visible on Infinite Campus at about 10am on this day. Counselors will be available in the Cafeteria 150 if you have any questions or need to connect with them. UPDATE: Schedule Release Delayed until Monday, August 10. Counselors will be available by appointment throughout August to answer any questions.
It’s a fun day to catch up with your counselors and OHS staff, so we look forward to seeing you there. If, for some reason, you are out of town and on vacation, email Mr. Curtis (CurtisJ@oasd.org) to arrange for an alternate time to collect your materials and for details about picture make-up day.
Open
House (Tuesday,
August 25, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with Self-Guided Tours from 4:00-6:00 p.m.)
Please
enter through the Fieldhouse lobby for our annual Open House. This is a fun and
informal event where you can walk your schedule, familiarize yourself with
campus, meet with teachers, attend our club fair, and catch up with your
friends.
Staff will be in their classrooms/offices from 2-4pm before
heading out to the open houses at our other district sites or to watch our
sporting events. However, the building will be open until 6pm for self-guided
tours.
Schedule for the First Week of School (Monday, August
31-Friday, September 4)
Freshmen Orientation, New Student Orientation, and First
Day of Classes
Freshmen
First Day of School (Monday, August 31, from 7:20 a.m.-2:40 p.m.)
Only
Freshmen Report to OHS
- The Class of
2030 will report to OHS for their first day of high school on Monday,
August 31. Buses will run their normal routes, and students are expected
to be in the Gale Douglas Fieldhouse lobby by 7:15 a.m.
- It is not
necessary to bring any school materials or supplies. We will run our
normal lunch operations if a student would like to purchase lunch, or they
can bring their own.
Orientation
for NEW to OHS Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (Monday, August 31, from 10:00
a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
CLICK
HERE to register for new student
orientation
- Our new
students who recently moved to Oconomowoc, or students who are
transferring to OHS, are invited to campus on Monday, August 31, for
orientation. The goal is to welcome you to our community, ensure you are
set up for success on the first day of classes, and learn more about our
school culture. Please register using the link above.
- Participating
students should report to the lobby of the Oconomowoc Arts Center at OHS
by 10:00 a.m. The program will end at 2:30 p.m., and students can either
take the bus home, be picked up, or leave on their own.
- Please note
that lunch will be provided!
In
addition, new sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to a new-student
family dinner on Monday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m. Click
here to register.
First
Day of Class for All Students (Tuesday, September 1, from 7:20 a.m.-2:40 p.m.)
CLICK
HERE to view the modified schedule
- The big day!
All Raccoons should be in their Block A/Hour 1 class at 7:20 a.m.
Homecoming 2026: From City Lights to Ocon Nights
Sunday, September 20-Saturday, September 26
Save the
date for Homecoming 2026! This year, we will celebrate the fact that no matter
where our life journey takes us, Oconomowoc is always home! We will honor the
OHS Classes of 2020 and 2021 as our Grand Marshals. 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.
Current
students get the opportunity to celebrate the legacy and traditions of
Homecoming. Click
here to check out all the details, but save the date for our
major events:
- Sunday,
September 20: Window Painting at 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday,
September 24: Powderpuff at 6:00 p.m.
- Watch for the
sign-up link soon!
- Friday,
September 25: Homecoming Friday!
- Pep Rally at
8:55 a.m.
- Parade at 5:15
p.m.
- Football game
vs. Arrowhead at 7:00 pm.
- Saturday,
September 26: Homecoming Party!
- Hall of Fame
Induction at 9:30 a.m.
- Community
Tours (Show off OHS to your family!) at 12:30 p.m.
- Dance in the
Fieldhouse at 8:00 p.m.
Grade-Level Specific Back-to-School Events
Review Your Specific Grade Level Activities Below
Freshmen:
Class of 2030 - Freshmen Family Dinners
To help
with the transition to high school, we welcome our newest Raccoons and their
families to attend a Freshmen Family Dinner. This event gives you the
opportunity to meet with Mr. Curtis, your Associate Principal, your assigned
Counselor, and upperclassmen, as we review the ins and outs of OHS. During
dinner, we will discuss the schedule and logistics, followed by a preview of
your first two months of high school and how they set the stage for the next
four years!
Registration
for the family dinners is below. It would be best if you registered for your
Family Dinner with your assigned counselor. However, you are welcome to come to
any of them.
Last
Names A-D (Counselor: TBD and Associate Principal: Mrs. Melissa
Anders):
Last
Names E, U-Z (Counselor: Mrs. Carrie Schultz and Associate Principal:
Mr. Derek Nelson):
Last
Names F-K (Counselor: Mrs. Brianne McGuire and Associate Principal:
Mrs. Nancy DeYoung):
Last
Names L-P (Counselor: Mrs. Susan Verhagen and Associate Principal:
Mr. Derek Nelson):
Last
Names Q-T (Counselor: Mrs. Lauren Black and Associate Principal: Mrs.
Nancy DeYoung):
New
Student and Alternative Freshmen Dinner Option
Finally,
we encourage you to check out our latest Keeping Up with the Raccoons Podcast,
where members of the incoming freshmen class gain insight and advice from this
year’s seniors as they pass the baton and leave OHS to you, the Raccoons of the
Class of 2030. Click
here to check it out!
Sophomores:
Class of 2029: Starting to Define Your Journey
Fall
CCLR Day: Career and College Visits on Tuesday, October 13
Individual
Sophomore Family Meetings this Fall
During
your sophomore year, we will support you in further developing your Academic
and Career Plan. Each sophomore will have the opportunity to attend a Career
and College visit during our Career, College, and Life Readiness Day on
Tuesday, October 13. Click here to
check out the options!
Your counselors will meet with you in mid-September to help you get ready for
this opportunity. In addition, each family will get a one-on-one meeting with
their counselor this fall/winter. Sometime in early October, be on the lookout
for details about registering for your Sophomore Family Academic and Career
Planning Meeting.
Juniors:
Class of 2028: Halfway There!
Career
and College Readiness Workshop on Wednesday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m.
(REGISTER HERE) Juniors
and their families are invited to the Oconomowoc Arts Center for a
comprehensive review of their transcripts and current academic performance.
This will give you a chance to self-reflect on your progress and understand the
various opportunities and supports we have in place to help you meet your
career and college goals. At this meeting, we will review:
- How the ACT
test, course selection, and extracurricular involvement contribute to your
profile in the college application process.
- Support that is
available to help you improve your ACT score.
- Reminders about
programs and opportunities at OHS that might give you a competitive
advantage when applying for career and college opportunities, including
Youth Apprenticeship, Life Ready Leadership Programming, Capstone
Experiences, and other opportunities that our students have. We have so
much to offer, so let’s make sure we align your academic and career
planning strategically.
Seniors:
Class of 2027 - Just 176 more school days to go!
Graduation
Preparation Planning Night on Wednesday, August 12, at 7:30 p.m.
(REGISTER HERE)
Just
like that, it’s your senior year! Whoa! We encourage families to register for
this night to hear more about the transition from OHS to career, college, and
life! During this night, we will talk through the:
- Application
process for college, apprenticeship, and military opportunities.
- Upcoming events
and opportunities to learn more about financial aid, scholarships, and
other transition supports.
OH, and
save the date for the OHS Class of 2027 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday,
June 5, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. in Rux Stadium. Watch for additional
information in early December.
