Thursday,
June 13, 2024
Hi
Raccoons and Families!
I want to wish everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing summer vacation! I know the
school year is always so busy for students and families, and while summer
schedules fill up, I hope you can enjoy a little extra downtime and flexibility
over the next couple of months.
Our
School Year Kickoff Team has been meeting since January to ensure all our
Raccoons have a successful start to the new year. While we don’t want to rush
away time, we hope this early communication will help you plan ahead. Outlined
below is information pertaining to all students and families about
registration, picture day, schedule release, and information about the first
days of school. This information is followed by grade-level details to help you
have a successful start to the new year.
Counselor
and Associate Principal assignments for next year have remained the same. Click
here for
contact information and to schedule appointments with our counselors. Please
note that our counselors hold summer office hours and are available to meet on
a limited basis over the next couple of months.
Finally, due to the construction project at Main Campus, all OHS operations
have moved to East Campus. If you plan to come in and meet with a counselor or
need to come to the office for any reason, you should come to East Campus at
915 Summit Avenue. We hope to move back over to Main Campus by August 19.
Have a great summer!
Jason
Back to School Information for All Grades
Online Registration, Picture Day/Schedule Release, and First Day
of School
Registration
(Monday, July 8 to Wednesday, August 7)
CLICK
HERE for detailed information.
- Registration
information is on the website linked above. Please be sure to complete the registration process by Wednesday, August 7.
- Please note that registration for clubs and extracurriculars will start on Thursday, July 18.
- If you need
any help or support, please call the main office at 262-560-3100 or stop
by East Campus. We are open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Please
note we will be closed on Thursday, July 4.
Student
Schedule Release (Wednesday, August 7 at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student
schedules for the 2024-2025 school year will be released on Family Access
at about 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7. Counselors will be available
that same day from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. to respond to your emails or meet
with you regarding any questions.
- Remember, you
must complete the online registration process outlined above to see your
schedule on Wednesday, August 7.
Picture
& Material Pick-Up Day (Wednesday, August 7 from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)- OHS
Fieldhouse
CLICK
HERE to register for an arrival time. - Students
should plan to come to campus to get their yearbook photo, new student ID,
parking pass, 2023-2024 yearbooks, and to take care of any other official
business for the new school year on Wednesday, August 7.
- To avoid long
lines, please register for an arrival time through the link above.
- Typically,
students use this day as a chance to walk their schedules and familiarize
themselves with campus. However, since the building will be under
construction, we will provide other times for you to visit campus in late
August.
With
school events starting the first week of August, it is incredibly important
that you prioritize getting a new ID, a parking permit, and completing the
registration process. If your family is on vacation and you cannot attend
Picture and Material Pick-Up Day, please email Mr. Curtis at CurtisJ@oasd.org so he
can share alternative options with you. Don’t worry…we will figure it out!
Open
House (Tuesday, August 27 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.)
Teacher
Meet and 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 27 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Please enter
through the Gale Douglas Field House entrance.
You are
welcome to come to campus to walk your schedule, familiarize yourself with
campus, and connect with staff. We break up our open house into two separate
segments:
- Teacher Meet
and Greet (2:00-4:00 p.m.): Please come to OHS during this time
if you would like to meet your teachers or ask specific questions about a
course or curriculum.
- Open Campus
(4:00-6:00 p.m.): If your goal is to simply walk your schedule
and get familiar with the campus, you are welcome to come later in the
afternoon and evening to do so. Both Main Campus and East Campus will
remain open and staff will be walking the halls to help show you around.
Freshmen
First Day of School (Tuesday, September 3 from 7:20 a.m.-2:40 p.m.)
Only
Freshmen Report to OHS
- The Class of
2028 will report to OHS for their first day of high school on Tuesday,
September 3. 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.
- Hundreds of
upperclassmen and our entire staff will welcome our newest Raccoons back
to campus and help ensure they are set up for success as they start their
first day of classes on Wednesday, September 4.
Sophomore,
Junior, & Senior New Student Orientation (Tuesday, September 3 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 Tuesday, September 3. The goal is to
welcome them to our community, ensure they 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 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 to everyone who registers.
Student
& Family Dinner
In
addition, new sophomore, junior, and senior students are invited to a new
student family dinner on Monday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. Click
here to register.
First
Day of Class for All Students (Wednesday, September 4 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.
- Please note
that the schedule is slightly modified. If you have off-site work
placements or classes, please take note of the schedule changes.
Grade-Level Specific Information
Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Transition Information
Freshmen:
Class of 2028 - Becoming Raccoon Ready!
The
transition to high school can be overwhelming, but we have so much support in
place to help assist your transition. In addition to picture and material
pick-up day, open house, and the freshmen first day of school, we offer
Freshmen Family Dinners for all incoming freshmen and their families.
This
dinner is designed to help give your family some time to connect about the high
school transition and allows us to preview your first two months of high
school. Over the course of the 90-minute meeting, you will get a chance to have
a free dinner together as a family, hear from upperclassmen about their
experience and advice, and meet your support team including Mr. Curtis, your
associate principal, and your counselor.
Below
is the registration information. To register, simply click on the date and the
link will bring you to a registration page. Please do your best to sign up for
a date/time based on your assigned counselor.
Freshmen
Family Dinner Schedule & Registration:
- Counselor Alex
Eidman & Associate Principal Melissa Anders (Student last names A-D)
- Counselor
Angela Fisher & Associate Principal Nancy DeYoung (Student last names
E-I)
- Counselor
Brianne McGuire & Associate Principal Melissa Anders (Student last
names J-K)
- Counselor
Susan Verhagen & Associate Principal Derek Nelson (Student last names
L-P)
- Counselor
Lauren Black & Associate Principal Nancy DeYoung (Student last names
Q-T)
- Counselor
Carrie Schultz & Associate Principal Derek Nelson (Student last names
U-Z)
- New Student
and Freshmen Alternative Option with All Counselors
Sophomores:
Class of 2027 - Defining Your Journey
During
your sophomore year, we focus on helping you become more
grounded in your purpose so that by the time you schedule classes for your
junior year, you are ready to commit and take advantage of all the programs and
opportunities that exist at OHS.
In
order to help support you and your family, our Career, College, and Life
Readiness Day on October 15, 2024, is designed to give you a chance to visit a
business in a career cluster that interests you, and have a college visit
experience. At some point in September, you will review the structure of this
day and options for your experience. Click
here to start reviewing the trip and college visit opportunities we
are providing and reach out to your counselor with any questions.
Following
this experience, your counselor will reach out to provide more information on
scheduling a one-on-one meeting with your family to discuss academic and career
programming opportunities. This meeting will take place between late October
and early January. Watch your email for details!
Juniors:
Class of 2026 - You're Halfway Done!
Career
and College Readiness Workshop on Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. (OAC) - Register
Now!
Yep,
you are just two school years away from graduation. So…let’s take a minute to
reflect on the first half of your high school experience and consider ways you
can hold yourself accountable to ensure you are set up for success as you
consider your career and college goals.
All
juniors and their families are invited to a Career and College Readiness
Workshop on Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the OAC. During this workshop,
we will provide information on the opportunities to help hold you accountable
for your goals. You will get a chance to review your transcript, learn initial
information about the 2- and 4-year college application process, and discover
opportunities for work-based learning experiences and apprenticeship
opportunities.
We
started this new event last summer and received great feedback. Please prioritize
this opportunity!
Seniors:
Class of 2025 - It’s Your Time!
Senior
Family Night: Preparing for the Post High School Transition on September 11 at
6:30 p.m. (OAC) - Register
Now!
Just
like that, you are a senior! Throughout this year, our team will be focused on
helping you finish strong and prepare for your transition to post-high school
life. On Wednesday, September 11, all seniors and their families are invited to
OHS to begin that transition process and learn more about college applications,
scholarship information, Military options, workforce readiness opportunities,
and other information to help define your transition goals.
OH…and
save the date for the Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June
7 at 10:00 a.m. in Rux Stadium! Watch for more details in early December!
