OHS Student Services Newsletter

Tuesday, March 7: Statewide ACT Testing Day—Only Juniors Report to OHS

(No School for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors)

• On Tuesday, March 7, only Juniors will report to school as normal. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors are released from classes and do not have any online learning expectations. It is important that our staff and operations focus totally on providing support to our Juniors taking this important exam.
• Juniors will report to school as normal at 7:20am. We will run a modified schedule and anticipate ending the day at about 12:30pm. Buses will run their regular routes and students are welcome to stay on campus until the buses depart at 2:47pm.
• CLICK HERE for important information about the ACT exam from our Associate Principal, Mrs. Anders. This letter outlines all the details about the schedule, materials to bring, and the pre-test sessions occurring later this month.

March is Launch Your Future Month at OHS. While any student can participate in the activities, we have several events planned to support our Juniors as they begin the process of identifying their post-high school plans. In addition to taking the ACT exam on March 7, we will provide students and families with the following opportunities:

Career and College Symposium (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)

OHS Main Campus

Session 1 at 6:30pm and Session 2 at 7:30pm

Families and students are invited to OHS to explore and learn more about the post-high school pathways and opportunities that exist. We will offer several sessions so that families and students can be more informed about:

• University of Wisconsin System: Learn about the application process for all schools within University of Wisconsin system
• Wisconsin Private Colleges and Universities: Discover more about the private colleges and universities within Wisconsin. In this session, you will learn more about the application process and reasons for selecting a private college or university.
• Wisconsin Technical Colleges: Meet with a representative from our Wisconsin Technical College system to learn more about programming and application requirements.
• Post-High School Apprenticeship Opportunities: A representative from the Department of Workforce Development will share information about enrolling in apprenticeship programs throughout the state. Keep in mind that, in addition to the skilled trade apprenticeships, new apprenticeship opportunities continue to be added to various industries, such as healthcare, agriculture, and computer science.
• Military Pathway and ROTC Opportunities: Learn more about recruitment and ROTC opportunities. Keep in mind, the military pathway is not exclusive to students looking to join the armed forces. The ROTC program works in conjunction with students looking to enroll at a university.

Click HERE to register for the Career and College symposium.

Pathways Exploration Field Trips: Friday, March 17 - Pride and Block B

Our Juniors have selected a pathway to explore during an off-campus field trip on Friday, March 17. The three options include:

• Wisconsin Education Fair: Wisconsin Education Fair at Waukesha North High School on Friday, March 17. The fair will have representatives from colleges and universities from all over the country. Students will have about an hour to explore the fair, meet with admissions representatives, and collect materials about the application and admissions process. Click here to see a participant list.
• WCTC: Students that have indicated an interest in a 2-year college program will be given the opportunity to visit WCTC.
• Trades Union: Students interested in a trades program will have the opportunity to visit various trade programs and meet with union representatives.

Students will be requested for a pride session where they will get more information on their assigned exploration field trip. No matter where you are visiting, we recommend that Juniors dress in business casual attire. It’s an exciting time for our Juniors! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your counselor. As a reminder, you can schedule an appointment with your counselor by clicking here.

Summer School registration will begin on May 1st. Please complete the following steps before May 1st if you are interested in Summer School:

Online Registration for Summer School (see image below)

Step 1: Must Complete BEFORE Registration

Current OASD Families: Log into your Skyward Family Access account, click Online Forms in the left-hand menu and fill out the 2023 Summer School Intent Form.

Current Non-OASD/Private/Parochial Families: Please complete the Non-OASD/Private/Parochial School Student Application Form.

Step 2: Save the Date for Registration!

Elementary & Intermediate Summer School Registration: April 4, 2023, at 6:00 a.m. - April 20, 2023, at midnight

Oconomowoc High School Summer School Registration: May 1, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. - May 31, 2023, at midnight

If you have any questions regarding summer school please reach out to Derek Nelson at 262-560-3155 or nelsond@oasd.org.

This is a reminder that Spring Break is from Monday, March 27th to Friday, March 31st. There is no school during this time. Enjoy your time off!

Scholarships continue to be added to our scholarship grid and our website for our Class of 2023. Keep watching the website for new updates! This is an important time to stay up to date on all the new scholarships coming through!

Check out the info below on how to access this information. Our website now has a search engine to find available scholarships! Prides will continue to added for scholarship exploration and consultation!

OHS WEBSITE: Local Scholarship Grid : highlighted scholarships are updated with application and new deadline!

HERE ARE SOME GREAT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO CHECK OUT ON THE GRID:

OCONOMOWOC SCHOLARSHIP FUND: DUE 3/1
OCONOMOWOC SCHOLARSHIP FUND - GEORGE MARKHAM SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/1
OCONOMOWOC WOMAN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/1
WAUKESHA DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/1
OCONOMOWOC LION'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/1
BBB STUDENT OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/1
IXONIA VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/3
LILA DRAPER BURTON SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/10
GFWC-WI HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/15
ETHAN MEYER MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/17
JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/20
OCONOMOWOC COMMUNITY CHOIR SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/20
EDWIN L. JONES POST 91 SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/20 (2 YEAR/TECH AND 4 YEAR OPPORTUNITY)
JAMES W. SCHMITZ SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/23
JON DERYNDA SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/27
OCONOMOWOC VETERAN'S MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/30
LAKELAND OFFICIALS SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/31
OCONOMOWOC UTILITIES SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 3/31
MEADOWVIEW STAR SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 4/1
ASHIPPUN LIONS CLUB: DUE 4/1
IMAGINE A DAY, COURTNEY BELLA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: 4/2
THE ED MCGOVERN HOPE SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 4/7
NHI: KAREN SMALL LEGACY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: DUE 4/28

CHECK OUT ALL OF THESE ON THE GRID! THESE ARE INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THE OHS CLASS OF 2023!

SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

The Wisconsin Test Prep course consists of seven sessions that focus on all four ACT® test subject areas. Because our curriculum uses actual ACT® test problems, students gain a distinct competitive edge on test day. For those students choosing to take the writing test, we include preparation during the reading session.

Below are the schedules for the ACT Test Prep Courses at OHS:

Visit the Spring Semester DEA Newsletter from WCTC for updates on graduation, continuing at WCTC, and more!

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

Army

March: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Marines

March: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

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

Our Spring ALICE Drill will occur during a community meeting on Monday, March 20. During the drill, Mr. Curtis and Officer Dawn will review our emergency response procedures and the ALICE framework. Click here to learn more about the ALICE emergency response framework that is used in the Oconomowoc Area School District.

Stop down by student services to check how your name will show up on your diploma! There is a list posted on a window of the student services office.

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.

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.

OHS Families and Students,

Our school will be administering the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) on Monday, April 3 during our all school Community Meeting during pride. The survey is designed to provide insights about the culture of our school and provide our staff with feedback on how we can continue to promote a welcoming and inclusive school community.

*View a sample of the student questions here. If you wish to see the full list of questions or do not want your child to participate, please contact AJ Mueller at muellera@oasd.org. Requests to opt-out of the survey must be received by Noon on Thursday, March 23.

FAMILY SURVEY- (All OHS 9-12 Families; one per household)

WHEN: March 1st-March 17th.

HOW: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/oconomowoc-high-school/families

Your feedback is extremely important to us. Thank you in advance for completing this survey.

STUDENT SURVEY- (All students: Grades 9-12).

WHEN: April 3rd

HOW: Completed online at school during the pride Community Meeting.

If you have not already, please order your cap and gown here. Cap and gown pick up will take place on Wednesday, May 24th from 1:45pm-3:00pm in the Gale Douglas Field House.

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 two events are below:

March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

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