June 4: Last OHS Update for the School Year!

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Hey Raccoons!

Here is one last update for the 2019-2020 school year! 

Tomorrow marks the last day of instruction for the year. Teachers will reach out to students and work with them in small groups to address any specific learning gaps or missing assignments from June 8-10, before posting final grades by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. While none of us could have predicted the school year ending this way, I am proud of our entire community for working through these challenges. We truly have a lot to be proud of!

As we wrap up the school year, I wanted to bring some important reminders to your attention. Please check them out below, and let me know if you have any questions.

Term 4 Grades—Important Deadlines

We understand that the online learning environment presented several challenges to students, teachers, and families. As a reminder, families can request that their child’s letter grade for a class be replaced with a Pass. You can click here to read the entire policy and process for requesting this change.

We are following this timeline for reporting grades for term 4:

• OHS teachers enter final grades in Skyward by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10.
• Families can request a P/F option from Thursday, June 11 through Wednesday, June 17 at 8:00 a.m.
• We will override grades on Wednesday, June 17.
• Report cards/transcripts will be issued on Thursday, June 18.

If you have any questions about your final grades or this process, please contact your counselor.

Ocon Pride Live!: A Community Send-Off to the Class of 2020 (Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m.)

Join us for a special two-hour virtual pep rally to honor the Oconomowoc High School Class of 2020. We have been planning this event for a couple months, and we are excited to present it to our community. This is a great way to gain closure on the school year and pay a special tribute to our seniors! You can watch the event by clicking this link:  https://tinyurl.com/OHSLivestream 

Last Chance to Return/Reclaim Items (Thursday, June 11 from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Students will have one last chance to return and reclaim items. Students who do not return school issued materials by 5:00 p.m. on June 11 will be assessed a fee. Any items not reclaimed will be discarded unless other arrangements are made. This includes:

• Chromebook exchange for all 9th graders
• Textbook/library item return
• Personal items left in lockers/classrooms

This is also a chance for seniors who missed Cap and Gown Pick Up on June 9 to pick up their materials.

Students should report directly to the Gale Douglas Field House at a time convenient for you. You do not need to sign up to return/reclaim items. However, we will promote physical distancing, so you may be asked to wait outside if too many people arrive at the same time.

Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year 

Registration for next year will begin in early July. Please watch your email for details! Our tentative plan is to have Material Pick Up Day on Thursday, August 6. We also anticipate publishing your schedules on that date, as long as you have completed the registration process. 

Another Reminder of Senior Events for June 8-13

Please join us in the following celebrations for the class of 2020! Please share your photos on social media using #OconPride2020

Monday, June 8 (Future Selfie Day)

• Share a photo of a senior dressed in gear indicating what they are doing next year! Families are encouraged to decorate their front door, share photos of their senior, and tell the story of where they are going next. 

Tuesday, June 9 (Cap and Gown Pick Up)

• Seniors should report to the Main Campus of OHS by counselor name. Please enter on Stadium Drive, loop around, and pull up to the front doors of OHS.
• Bakkum (9:00-11:00 a.m.)
• Fisher (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)
• Verhagen (2:00-4:00 p.m.)
• Black (4:30-6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, June 10 (Virtual Pep Rally)

• Ocon Pride Live!: A Community Send-Off to the Class of 2020 (7:30-9:30 p.m.). Available at this site: https://tinyurl.com/OHSLivestream 

Thursday, June 11 (Honk at a Senior!)

• Seniors are encouraged to put on their cap and gowns, parade around their neighborhoods or hang out in their front yard and let people wave, honk, and congratulate them!

Friday, June 12 (Community Purple & Gold Day & Family Night)

• We are encouraging our families and our community to wear purple and gold all day. We are hoping that families take that night to celebrate together and share their photos of their family dinner, game night, or bonfire… whatever your personal traditions are to celebrate!

Saturday, June 13 (Class of 2020 Recognition Day)

The following events are planned for the previously scheduled Graduation Day.

• 10:20 a.m.- Ringing of the church bells in Oconomowoc in honor of the Class of 2020
• 10:30 a.m.- Ceremonial Reading of the Graduates via livestream: https://tinyurl.com/OHSLivestream 
• 12:00 p.m.- Graduates are invited to the Main Campus to parade around and say goodbye to the staff! Please enter on Forest Street.

Saturday, August 1 (Commencement Ceremony)

We will be in touch regarding our plans for the formal commencement ceremony. Our goal is to announce our plans the week of July 20, so keep checking your email throughout the summer. Seniors, your Google accounts will remain active until September 1.

Again, thank you. Thank you for your support during this difficult time. I am proud of our teachers, students, and community and our response during this difficult and unpredictable end of the year. Now more than ever, I am proud to be a Raccoon!

Have a great summer!
Jason