OHS Student Services Newsletter

Mark your calendars for all of the exciting upcoming celebrations. More details will be shared closer to each day! More specific information on senior celebrations and commencement ceremony information can all be found on Mr. Curtis's blog post.

The Class of 2023 Academic and Community Honors Night will be Monday, June 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the Oconomowoc Arts Center. This year, the Class of 2023 Academic and Community Honors Night will recognize those members of the Class of 2023 for the following awards:

• Local Scholarship recipients

• Academic Excellence and Technical Excellence Scholarship Recipients

• IB Diploma Programme Candidates

• IB Career-related Programme Candidates

• Straight A’s for seven consecutive semesters

• Top 10% of the OHS Class of 2023

• Valedictorian and Salutatorian

All students have been asked to indicate scholarships that they have received on the Class of 2023 Scholarship Notification Survey. All scholarship recipients will also be honored in an ongoing Google Slide presentation, visible in the Raccoon Exploration Center.

In order for you to be recognized for any scholarships that you have received, you must indicate those scholarships on your scholarship notification survey or complete the Scholarship Verification Form and return to Mrs. Verhagen by Friday, May 19th to OHS Student Services. All scholarships given by a student’s university will be recognized, only if that student is attending that specific university. However, students should list any and all scholarships as well as the monetary amount they have been offered on the Scholarship Notification Survey or the Scholarship Verification Form.

Students receiving scholarships should also send their senior picture to Susan Verhagen at verhags@oasd.org. Invitations will be sent out the week of May 22 to those students being recognized at the Class of 2023 Academic and Community Honors Night on Monday, June 5th. Any questions, please contact Susan Verhagen at verhags@oasd.org

Click this link to view the AP and IB exam calendar. Please note, students are responsible for knowing the start and end times of their exams. Students are required to attend the exam for the entire time and should allocate an additional 30-45 minutes at the end time to allow for unforeseen circumstances. For more information about AP exams, please read the AP Student and Family Update.

The final Family Teacher Conferences will be Thursday, May 4th from 3:30-5:30. Teachers will request to meet with you virtually if needed.

Families that would like to order a bouquet of flowers for a graduate can place their order in advance and pick up their bouquet at OHS before the graduation ceremony. Use this link to pre-order your flowers.

During the past few weeks, all juniors were invited to participate in a Junior Workshop. This presentation includes resources for all career pathways and information on how to ensure our Raccoons are Career, College and Life Ready!

Stop by to talk with recruiters during lunch about a career in the military on the dates below:

Army

May: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Marines

May: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

OHS receives numerous requests each year for exchange student host families. Hosting an exchange student is a rewarding experience for the whole family. You’ll learn about another culture and language—without leaving home. You’ll start a life-long relationship with your new son or daughter, and when your student returns home you’ll have a special friend in another country. Members of your family will gain a broader perspective on the world, learning more about geography, communication, patience, and international cultures while gaining a new respect for their own.

If you are interested in hosting an exchange student for the 2023-24 school year and would like more information about the hosting opportunity, please contact Carrie Schultz at schultzc@oasd.org.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Waukesha will be offering pride sessions on April 27th, May 2nd, and May 11th. Our presenter will be addressing a handful of topics regarding mental health. Some of these topics include, mental health challenges, coping strategies, facts and statistics, learning the warning signs, reducing the stigma, and available resources. If you'd like to sign up to attend, please email our School Social Worker, Kylie Frederickson at fredericksonk@oasd.org. Hope to see you there!

If you are interested joining OHS's PTO, please email oconomowocHSPTO@gmail.com.

OASD Health Services is in search of Substitute Part Time 1:1 RN to fulfill nursing care needs at Silver Lake Intermediate School. Please see WECAN (vacancy ID: 164248) for additional information on the position.

The Kai Lermer Memorial Fund will be partnering with HeartSmart this summer to sponsor a reduced-cost ECG/EKG screening event for interested high school students in the Waukesha County area. This opportunity will be Wednesday, August 9th and will be held in the multi-purpose building located at 1722 Northview Rd. in Waukesha. To register, visit www.heartsmartekg.org.

Even if you have been previously screened, the International criteria supports student-EKG/ECG screening every 2 years due to adolescents' developing bodies. (Findings in their studies showed that doing so decreased the sudden death rate by 89%!)

Become a CADDIE – Young Adults 8th thru 10th Grade – Caddie & Leadership Academy
The Caddie & Leadership Academy provides young men and women the opportunity to learn life lessons through caddying. This program teaches youth to develop interpersonal and leadership skills used both on and off the golf course and through educational grants compensates participants for their Caddie efforts. Leadership, etiquette, communication skills, and professionalism are key tenets of this program, and while carrying a bag of golf clubs is part of the job, this program will make participants better members of society. The Caddie Academy will be held at the following locations:

Brookfield Area (Westmoor Country Club)- 14 students
Racine Area (Meadowbrook Country Club) — 14 students
Kenosha Area (The Club at Strawberry Creek) — 15 students
Green Lake Area (The Links at Lawsonia) — 10 students
Waukesha/Hartland/Oconomowoc Area- (The Legend at Merrill Hills, Chenequa Country Club, and The Club at Lac La Belle) — 25 students

This program will be held for approximately 8-12 weeks – see website for exact dates - and requires attendance/completion of ALL of the following:

• Two training/orientation sessions – Each 2 hours in length (first year Caddies only)
• Weekly leadership workshops – 8 Weeks for 1 hour each workshop
• Volunteer service each month - 1 hour per month
• Completion of bi-weekly work logs detailing progress and learning
• Approximately 6 loops every 2 weeks for a total of 30 loops over the 8-12 week summer program. (A loop is one 18 hole round of golf, carrying a bag and servicing a golfer which takes about 4 hours)

Upon successful completion of responsibilities, program participants will be paid $40 per loop with anticipated earnings of $1200+ for the entire program AND an ability to earn extra tips for strong performance

For consideration into this program qualified applicants will be:

• In 8th thru 10th grade AND in good scholastic standing.
• Able to attend and complete ALL portions of the 8-12 week program.
• Transportation able to 1 of the specified locations above.

All program participants will be mentored and coached towards the goal of continuing education and gaining consideration for the Evans Caddie Scholarship to a 4-year university.
APPLY AT: http://caddieacademy.org/

Nitro-X Automotive Camp

June 26-30, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | $125

During this week-long camp, middle school students work in pairs to build and modify a remote-controlled (RC) vehicle and race their vehicle on the last day of camp. They will also be introduced to career opportunities in automotive and truck maintenance programs while enjoying field trips to three local businesses. Learn more!

Find My Future: Hands-on Career Exploration Summer Camp for High School Students

July 11-13, 2023 | 8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. | $99

This exciting, hands-on summer camp is open to all students entering grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Explore your interests, and discover new and exciting careers in areas like health, human services, public safety, engineering and more. Learn more!

IT for Teens: Python

Stay tuned for dates and times

WCTC is excited to offer two special IT courses for teens this summer. Middle and high school students (ages 12-18) can explore Python, a popular programming language that’s straightforward, fun and easy to learn. Learn more!

Community Smiles Dental improves the lives of the underserved through oral healthcare services, preventive education, and advocating for systemic healthcare change - Because everyone deserves a healthy smile. To learn more about their services and how to apply, visit this link.

Are you working to overcome OCD and want to have connection and support after treatment? Are you supporting a family member or friend with OCD? The Beyond Treatment Network (BTN), created by OCD Wisconsin, provides a safe space for sharing, understanding and information. These events are an open discussion format.

Registration for the events are below:

Faith and OCD Conference: Virtual - Monday, May 8th

Beyond Treatment Network with Sarah Francois, LCSW - Tuesday, May 9th

Click this link for a list of upcoming events

AJ Mueller

Admin Assistant

262-560-3115

muellera@oasd.org

Krissy Zimmer

Registrar

262-560-3130

zimmerk@oasd.org

Alex Eidman

School Counselor

A-D (9-12)

262-560-3127

EidmanA@oasd.org

Angela Fisher

School Counselor

E-I (9)

E-Ka (10-12)

262-560-3125

Fishera@oasd.org

Brianne McGuire

J-K (9)

262-560-3123

McGuirebr@oasd.org

Susan Verhagegen

School Counselor

L-P (9)

Ke-O (10-12)

262-560-3122

Verhags@oasd.org

Lauren Black

School Counselor

Q-T (9)

P-Th (10-12)

262-560-3124

Blackl@oasd.org

Carrie Schultz

School Counselor

U-Z (9)

Ti-Z (10-12)

IB/GT Coordinator

262-560-3282

Schultzc@oasd.org

Kylie Frederickson

School Social Worker

262-560-3128

fredericksonk@oasd.org

Brianne Decker (Mondays through Thursdays)

School Psychologist

262-560-3126

Deckerb@oasd.org

Jennifer Hocevar (Thursdays and Fridays)

School Psychologist

262-560-3126

Hocevarj@oasd.org