Initial Back to School Information for the 2023-2024 School Year!

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Hi Raccoons and OHS Families!

I hope everyone is enjoying the first days of summer vacation! I want to wish all of you a fun summer with plenty of opportunities to disconnect, relax, and spend some quality time with friends and family. 

Throughout the summer, we will be making plans for the 2023-2024 school year. This includes building your final schedule, supporting the registration process, and preparing for the first day of school. Please take a few minutes and scroll down to read the grade-level specific information outlined in the message below. This includes:

• General information for all students and families
• Class of 2027 incoming freshmen transition supports
• Transition information for all transfer students
• Class of 2025 Career and College Readiness Workshops for juniors

As we look toward next year, if there is anything I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at CurtisJ@oasd.org or at 262-560-3105. In addition, your counselor will be checking their email and voicemails from time to time throughout the summer.  You can click here to identify your assigned counselor and to view their contact information. 

Finally, if you need help registering for the new school year or if you need a work permit, our office is open from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. from June 19-July 28 . We will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4. 

We will resume our regular office hours of 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, August 1. 

I will reach back out in mid-August with information about the start of the new year! 

Have a great summer!

Jason

 

ALL GRADE LEVELS

 Online Registration, Picture Day Reservations, and First Day of School Schedules

 Please take note of these important dates and events:

Online Registration (Monday, July 10-Wednesday, August 2)

• Registration packets were emailed to families at the end of May. Registration for the new school year will begin on Monday, July 10 and close on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. 
• You can click here to access the online registration information.

Picture Day and Schedule Release (Wednesday, August 2 from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)

• Schedule Release: Your schedule for the new school year will be visible in Family Access by 11:00 a.m. on August 2. Changes may occur, so check your schedule frequently leading up to the first day of school. On August 2, our counselors will be available in their offices from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions you may have about your schedule.

             Please note, you must complete the online registration process to view your schedule.

• Picture Day- CLICK HERE to make your reservation: All students are asked to sign up for a time to come to the Field House on Wednesday, August 2 between 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. to have their yearbook photos taken and receive their new high school ID. You are welcome to arrive at any point in the one-hour window you sign up for.

With school events starting the first week of August, it’s important that we prioritize getting a new ID and getting registered for the new year. However, if you are on vacation or cannot attend Picture Day, just send me an email at CurtisJ@oasd.org to make an alternate arrangement. Don’t worry, we will figure it out!

 

Open House (Tuesday, August 29 2:00-6:00 p.m.)
Teacher Meet & Greet in Classrooms from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Open Campus from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Our annual Open House is on Tuesday, August 29 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. We invite every Raccoon and their family to OHS to walk your schedule, familiarize yourselves with the building, meet your teachers, and learn about the various clubs and activities to join.

• Teacher Meet & Greet (2:00-4:00 p.m.) Our teachers will be in their classrooms from 2:00-4:00 p.m for you to introduce yourself and for a quick visit. Feel free to stop in and check out the room, ask questions, and/or share any important information with your teacher.
• Open Campus (4:00-6:00 p.m.) The building will be open from 4:00-6:00 p.m for self-guided tours as well. However, teachers will not be in their rooms. This is more of a chance to just familiarize yourself with the building and to walk your schedule.

 Freshmen First Day of School (Tuesday, September 5 at 7:20 a.m.)—Freshmen Only

• The Class of 2027 should see the details outlined below regarding their first day of high school on Tuesday, September 5. Please note that this day is for Freshmen only. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will officially start school on Wednesday, September 6. 

First Day of Classes (Wednesday, September 6 at 7:20 a.m.)—All Students Report to School

• Everyone will be on campus for the first day of classes on Wednesday, September 6. Please be in your Block A/Hour 1 class by 7:20 a.m.! 

 INCOMING FRESHMEN CLASS OF 2027

ADDITIONAL TRANSITION INFORMATION

 

As you close out your 8th grade experience, chances are returning to school in the fall is the last thing on your mind, and that’s ok! However, as you enter Freshman year, each Raccoon and their family will have to adjust to new routines, structures, and schedules. In order to assist in this transition, our team is ready to help you be Raccoon Ready so you kick off your high school experience in a positive and fun way! In order to help you navigate these upcoming events, we have designed a Freshmen Transition Webpage which is linked below:

 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE RACCOON READY: FRESHMEN TRANSITION WEBPAGE

Raccoon Ready: Freshmen Family Dinners

• All Freshmen are invited to small group Raccoon Family Dinners to learn more about the start of the school year and meet the OHS team that will be by your side these next four years. Even if you are already familiar with our structures and routines, these dinners were a hit the last two years, and really helped our newest Raccoons adjust and ease into the new structure of the high school. You are welcome to bring your whole family! These 90-minute meetings are designed to:
• Introduce you to Mr. Curtis, your Associate Principal, your Counselor, and upperclassmen
• Learn about the routines and structures at OHS
• Allow you the opportunity to walk your schedule and see your classrooms

• We suggest you sign up for one of the designated Raccoon Family Dinners with your specific Counselor. However, if you have conflicts, feel free to review the offerings by the other Counselors and select a time and date that is convenient for your family or sign up for the session on August 28 at 6:30 p.m. Sign-ups are available below.
• It’s possible that your Freshman may have a different counselor than your older Raccoon, so please take note of the assignments before registering.

 

• Mr. Alex Eidman (Last Names Starting with A-D)— Click on date below to sign up
• Tuesday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. or Wednesday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m.
• Mrs. Angela Fisher (Last Names Starting with E-I)— Click on date below to sign up
• Monday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. or Monday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m.
• Ms. Brianne McGuire (Last Names Starting with J-K)- Click on date below to sign up
• Wednesday, August 16 at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m.
• Mrs. Susan Verhagen (Last Names Starting with L-P)— Click on date below to sign up
• Monday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. or Wednesday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m.
• Mrs. Lauren Black  (Last Names Starting with Q-T)— Click on date below to sign up
• Tuesday, August 15 5:30 p.m. or Monday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m.
• Mrs. Carrie Schultz (Last Names Starting with U-Z)— Click on date below to sign up
• Wednesday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. or Tuesday, August 22 at 5:30 p.m.
• Additional Opportunity/Schedule Conflicts/New Upperclassmen (All Counselors)— Click on the date below to sign up
• Monday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m.

 

New to OHS—Incoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Incoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are new to Oconomowoc High School are invited to attend a transition meeting on Monday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the OHS Cafeteria. This meeting will include dinner, a meeting with your counselor, and a chance to preview your first two months of high school. Please register by clicking here. 

Please note that your first day of school will be on Wednesday, September 6 with the other Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.

 
 
CLASS OF 2025
 CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS WORKSHOPS

Junior year is critical when it comes to your academic and career planning. As you approach the halfway point of your high school career, it’s important we begin to prioritize planning for college admission, military commitment, or acceptance into an apprenticeship or job opportunity. Therefore, we will have two opportunities for Raccoons and their families to meet to discuss:

• A preview of your final two years of high school and the supports in place to help with your post-secondary transition
• Information about Work-Based Learning opportunities through Career Internships and Youth Apprenticeships
• Details about opportunities to take classes at local technical colleges and at 4-year colleges in the area while still in high school
• ACT preparation and upcoming exam information

 We will offer these kickoff meetings on:

• Thursday, August 17 (6:30-8:00 p.m.) in the Raccoon Exploration Center: Click here to register
• Wednesday, August 30 (6:30-8:00 p.m.) in the Raccoon Exploration Center: Click here to register