Initial 2026-2027 Back to School Information

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. I will be in touch once your new counselor is hired and ready to assist you! 

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.

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):

• Wednesday, August 12, at 5:30 p.m. or Monday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m.

 Last Names E, U-Z (Counselor: Mrs. Carrie Schultz and Associate Principal: Mr. Derek Nelson):

• Monday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m.

 Last Names F-K (Counselor: Mrs. Brianne McGuire and Associate Principal: Mrs. Nancy DeYoung):

• Tuesday, August 11, at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 19, at 5:30 p.m.

 Last Names L-P (Counselor: Mrs. Susan Verhagen and Associate Principal: Mr. Derek Nelson):

• Monday, August 10, at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, August 18, at 7:00 p.m.

 Last Names Q-T (Counselor: Mrs. Lauren Black and Associate Principal: Mrs. Nancy DeYoung):

• Tuesday, August 11, at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 p.m.

 New Student and Alternative Freshmen Dinner Option

• Monday, August 24, at 6:00 p.m.

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.