Monday, August 6, 2018
Dear Students, Staff, and Families,
We are less than a month away from the start of the 2018-2019
school year! Can you believe it?! I hope you were able to have some fun this
summer and that you are almost fully recharged for what will be an exciting and
productive school year!
This summer has been busy around our campus! I want to thank our
technology, custodial, and construction teams and office staff who are working
tirelessly to ensure everything is up and running for the first day of school.
When you return to campus, make sure you thank these dedicated teammates who
take great pride in supporting the learning opportunities at OHS. A few other
quick highlights include:
- This
year we welcome several new staff members to our team! You can click here to see a quick introduction
and learn more about our new staff members.
- I’m
grateful to our staff members who have been busy this summer attending
trainings and working with me on setting a vision as we chart our path
forward at OHS. In the coming weeks I will be sharing some of our key
areas of focus around improving attendance and supporting students to be
ready for life beyond high school.
- Our
new East Campus will open later this month! Access to a second campus will
allow us the space needed to accommodate materials and resources for our
expanding programs, give us the opportunity to create an environment that
promotes community-based learning experiences, and address the need for
more space given our increase in enrollment.
- With
the addition of East Campus, we had enough space to expand and remodel the
Career and Technical Education spaces. We will be opening our Fabrication
Lab and launching our Computer Science and Manufacturing programs this
fall, and we have the space designated to bring back our Automotive
program next fall.
- Our
main campus has been spruced up with a fresh coat of paint and new signage
to match our updated purple and gold logo and branding.
- We
have added flexible seating areas throughout both campuses for students to
use during lunch and collaborative work time.
I truly believe this is one of the most exciting times to be part
of Oconomowoc High School! Our team only gets one chance to provide a
meaningful high school experience, and please trust that I am committed to
creating a school environment that holds us all to high expectations, fosters
community, and works to build confident, passionate, and ambitious graduates!
Outlined below are several events in the coming weeks that will
help ensure a successful start to the school year. For now, I hope you continue
to take the time to enjoy your summer bonfires, sleeping in, and that precious
time with family and friends. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at
CurtisJ@oasd.org or at
262-560-3101 if there is anything I can do to support you as we launch into the
new school year!
Go Raccoons!
Jason Curtis
Principal
Oconomowoc High School
2018-2019 Registration and Material Pickup
Wednesday, August 8 11:00am-7:00pm OHS Field House
Please remember to complete the online registration process by
Wednesday, August 8. Students and families are invited to the OHS Field House
between 11am and 7pm on August 8th to
pick up their materials, take yearbook photos, receive student IDs, pick up last
year’s yearbook, and receive their Chromebook. This event is open-house style,
so feel free to come at a time that is convenient for you and your family.
Open House
Tuesday, August 28 2:00-5:00pm OHS Main & East
Campus
Families and students are invited to join us for Open House!
Please consider stopping by and walking through your schedule, catching up with
old friends, meeting your teachers, and checking out all the renovations made
to our campus this summer. You will also have the opportunity to tour our new
East Campus and remodeled Technical Education spaces.
During Open House we will offer grade-level specific seminars for
students and families. During these seminars, our presenters will be discussing
important information and opportunities for the coming year. You are invited to
stop by for one thirty-minute session at either 2:15pm, 3:30pm or 4:45pm.
Topics and locations specific to each grade level are outlined below.
Freshman (Class of 2022): OHS Little Theater
OHS 101 and introduction to career pathways with Mrs. Anders.
Sophomores (Class of 2021): North Commons Rooms 121-123
Linking your course work to career pathways with Mrs. Werchowski.
Juniors (Class of 2020): East Campus Board Room
Considering college and career readiness as you begin the second half of your high school experience with Mr. Flannery and Mrs. Stefan.
Seniors (Class of 2019): South Commons Room 170
The start of transition to life beyond high school with Mr. Frias.
Please note that Freshmen Orientation does occur from
8:00am-12:00pm on August 28. However, freshmen and their parents are encouraged
to return for Open House later in the afternoon. In addition, all families and
students who transferred or moved to OHS over the summer are invited to a small
reception and program in the Lobby of the OAC at
1:30pm.
First Day of School!
Tuesday, September 4 7:20am-2:40pm OHS Main & East Campus
The first day of school will look a bit different than in years
past. Students will rotate through all of their classes in the morning to meet
their teachers and learn more about the course objectives. In the afternoon, we
will be hosting an all-school cookout for our staff and students, followed by a
pep rally and guest speaker in Rux Stadium. Later in the afternoon, each
student will participate in a safety seminar reviewing all of our safety
procedures and routines at OHS.
First Annual Raccoon Rally
Friday, September 7 3:30-7:00pm OHS Fields & Rux
Stadium
Please join us for this pre-game carnival that officially kicks
off the new school year. Our various sports teams and clubs will be hosting
games and activities for people of all ages. Part of the proceeds will be
donated to the Oconomowoc Area Foundation!
Dedication of East Campus & Main Campus Renovations
Sunday, September 30 1:00-4:00pm OHS Main & East
Campus
We will officially dedicate our new East Campus at the start of
Homecoming Week. A ceremony to dedicate our new learning environments will
occur at 1:00pm, followed by an Open House from 2:00-4:00pm. Please bring your
family and neighbors, and help us show off all of the updates and innovation
happening at OHS!
Homecoming 2018: Ohana Ocon-a: Where Ocon Means Family!
Sunday, September 30- Saturday, October 6
Several events are planned to celebrate our community spirit during
Homecoming 2018. A brief rundown of events include:
Sunday, September 30 10:00am Window Painting Downtown (Meet at
Village Green)
Wednesday, October 3 7:00pm Powderpuff Game & Hawaiian
Pig Roast (Rux Stadium)
Friday, October 5 5:15pm Homecoming Parade (Oakwood
& Wilson)
Friday, October 5 7:00pm OHS Football vs. Catholic
Memorial (Rux Stadium)
Saturday, October 6 8:00pm Dance (OHS Upper Gym)
