Oconomowoc High School's Rux Stadium will be closed on Tuesday, July 10th for field maintenance. There will be no public access to the stadium or the track for that day.

Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club is hiring a new Concession Director and Assistant.

Please apply on WECAN - Click on one of these links ~ Director and Assistant

CONCESSION DIRECTOR:

o Work closely with OSBC directors and OHS Athletic Department

o Planning, Ordering, Shopping, Stocking, Cleaning, Inventory, Budgeting, Banking, E-mailing correspondence, Organize OSBC Water Sponsors, Schedule volunteers via SignUp Genius each season, Monthly Detailed Financial Reports, Monthly OSBC meeting.

o Small-Medium Events: 1-2 hours opening concession stand/orientate volunteers

o Large Events: 5-7 hours, open stand, supervise events, close down/clean stand

 (must be available to work Varsity Football Games)

CONCESSIONS ASSISTANT:

o Flexible hours: pick up preorders, inventory, stocking, cleaning, setting up, accept delegated task by the Concessions Director

o Event hours:

 Small events: 1-2 hours open stand, orientate volunteers

 Large events: 4-6 hours open stand, supervise event, close down/clean stand

Oconomowoc High School and Arrowhead High School are participating in the WISN 12 Football Food Challenge, a friendly competition to see which school can raise the most money and food for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. The winning school receives $500 and all food and money donations from the challenge go directly to Feeding America.

How to Donate:

• bring non-perishable food items to Oconomowoc High School(OHS) between Monday, September 17-Friday, September 21.
• donation bins will be setup inside OHS all week
• you can text "Football" to 91999 to donate funds directly to the initiative, just remember to include "Oconomowoc High School" when texting, to ensure your donation counts towards our competition

Announcing the Winner:

• donations for both schools will be counted during lunch time on Friday, September 21
• the winner will be announced at the OHS vs. Arrowhead Football Game on Friday, September 21 @ 7:00 p.m. at OHS Rux Stadium

District News

View the best OASD social media pictures and posts from this week by clicking here!

SILVER LAKE INTERMEDIATE IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS: Silver Lake Intermediate PTO is hosting a 10^th Anniversary Celebration Tonight, September 14, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Come for games, food, music, face painting, a dunk tank, and a celebration of 10 years learning and memories. Visit the OASD web store to purchase wristbands or a special t-shirt in advance.

SEPTEMBER 17-21: DONATE FOOD FOR THE FOOTBALL FOOD CHALLENGE: Oconomowoc High School and Arrowhead High School are participating in the WISN 12 Football Food Challenge, a friendly competition to see which school can raise the most money and food for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. To donate, bring non-perishable food items to OHS from Monday, September 17-Friday, September 21. Donations for both schools will be counted during lunchtime on Friday, September 21, and the winner will be announced before the OHS vs. Arrowhead Football Game on Friday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. at OHS Rux Stadium.

HOMECOMING 2018: OHANA OCON-A, WHERE OCON MEANS FAMILY: Join us for the fun of Homecoming week!

• Sunday, September 30
• oWindow Painting, meet in front of Roots, 10:00 a.m.
• oOHS East & Main Campus Dedication Celebration & Open House, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 2
• oOHS Varsity Soccer Game, OHS Soccer Stadium, 6:30 p.m.
• oOHS Varsity Volleyball, OHS Field House, 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 3
• oPowder Puff Football Game, OHS Rux Stadium, 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 4
• oSwim Meet, YMCA at Pabst Farms, 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 5
• oHomecoming Parade Lineup (click for lineup map), Oakwood Avenue, 4:00 p.m.
• oHomecoming Parade (click for parade route map), 5:15 p.m.
• oHomecoming Football Game, OHS Rux Stadium, 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 6
• oHomecoming Dance, OHS Upper Gym, 8:00-11:00 p.m.

For more information on Homecoming and application forms to join the parade, visit www.oasd.org/Homecoming.

Faculty Friday Spotlight: Mike Ruedin

We're showcasing staff members in the OASD each week and this week's spotlight is Mike Ruedin, Head Custodian at Silver Lake Intermediate School. See his spotlight.

Facility Updates

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE DEDICATION CELEBRATIONS AT IXONIA ELEMENTARY & OHS! We're excited to celebrate the completion of our Ixonia Elementary, OHS Main Campus, and OHS East Campus facility projects. Please join us at the dedication celebrations for these projects, made possible through the community's support for the 2016 referendum.

Ixonia Elementary School Dedication Ceremony & Open House

Sunday, September 23, 2018

• Dedication Ceremony: 1:00 p.m.
• Open House/Self-Guided Tours: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Ixonia Elementary School, N8425 North Street, Ixonia

OHS East & Main Campus Dedication Ceremony & Open House

Sunday, September 30, 2018

• Dedication Ceremony @ OHS East Campus: 1:00 p.m.
• Open House/Self-Guided Tours of OHS East & Main Campus: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
• OHS East Campus, 915 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc

MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY: The new Meadow View Elementary School is growing and

changing every day! The first portion of the building to take shape was the gym, and all four exterior walls and the roof deck are complete. Structural steel in the 4K, 5K, and main office areas of the building is underway along with some interior walls in the center of the building.

You can view live time-lapse photos of the construction progress through these three site cameras:

Click here to view camera 1
Click here to view camera 2
Click here to view camera 3

School Board Updates

DID YOU KNOW? YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO OF EACH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ONLINE!

You can watch live stream video of all the regular Oconomowoc Area School District School Board meetings by following this link. These videos remain on the site for viewing after the meetings as well. In addition, all School Board meeting schedules and agendas are available by following this link.

2018-19 School Board Meeting Schedule:

• Tuesday, September 18, 2018, OHS Little Theater, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 16, 2018, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 13, 2018, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 11, 2018, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 15, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 16, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 7, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room
  • Organizational Meeting of the Board, 6:45 p.m.
  • Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.

School News

Greenland: Click here for the Greenland Gazette

Ixonia: Click here for the Falcon Flyer

Meadow View: Click here for The Paw Print

Nature Hill: Click here for the Wolf Pack Press

Park Lawn: Click here for the Park Lawn Panther Press

Silver Lake: Click here for All Things Silver Lake

Summit: Click here for the Summit Husky Herald

Oconomowoc High School: Click here for Updates from OHS

OHS Athletics

CROSS COUNTRY: The Boys Cross Country Team participated in the Arrowhead Invitational on September 6 and finished 5^th out of the 17 teams that participated, up three spots from their finish in 2017. The Girls Cross Country Team also finished well at the Arrowhead Invitational, coming in at 10^th place out of the 18 teams that competed.

The OHS Cross Country Team is hosting a Youth Run Wednesday, September 19, and Tuesday, October 16, at Nature Hill Intermediate's Cross Country Trail. The Youth Run is a fun, FREE, 1 mile race. Registration starts at 5:00 p.m. and the race begins at 5:30 p.m. on both dates. There will be cookies after the race and medals for the top finishers. Complete this registration form and bring it along on race day.

FOOTBALL: The Raccoons played for a large crowd last Friday, September 7. They worked hard but ended the game with a 45-14 loss to Mukwonago.

GOLF: The team played in a Classic 8 Conference mini-meet at Naga-Waukee Golf Course on September 10, and finished 3^rd out of the seven teams that competed.

SOCCER: The Varsity team had two big matchups over the last week and celebrated their ninth-place ranking on the Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association (WSCA), Division 1 state poll. On September 6, the team faced the seventh-ranked team in the recent WSCA Division 1 poll, Brookfield Central. They finished the game with a 3-1 win. Next, they faced eighth-ranked Sun Prairie and played hard but ended the game with a 5-0 loss.

SWIM: The Oconomowoc High School Swim Team kicked off their season last week, competing in a Classic 8 Conference meet and the Indian Invite. The team finished 6^th at the Classic 8 meet at Waukesha South, and 7^th at the Indian Invite.

TENNIS: The Varsity team matches up today against Badger High School then heads into an invitational tomorrow.

VOLLEYBALL: The team faced Kettle Moraine High School on September 11, and came home with a 3-0 win. The win moves their current record to 12-2 overall and 3-0 in the Classic 8 Conference.

FALL SPORTS HAVE STARTED: Fall Sports are underway! Click here for OHS Athletic Home and Away Game Schedules for the year.

OHS PROVIDING FREE SENIOR CITIZEN ATHLETIC PASSES:OHS is now offering a free athletics pass for OASD residents over the age of 60. The passes provide free access to all home OHS athletic events, excluding WIAA tournament games. Passes are available at the OHS Athletic Department Office during regular school hours or at the ticket booth during home Varsity Football games.

SAVE THE DATE: THE OCONOMOWOC SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB ANNUAL TAILGATE: You're invited to the Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club Annual Family Tailgate Party on Friday, September 21^st in the OHS Cafeteria. The tailgate is from 5:00-7:00 p.m. then the Raccoons take on Arrowhead at 7:00 p.m. The tailgate is free for current Booster Club members. If you haven't joined the Booster Club yet, the cost is only $25 for a family or $15 for an individual, which includes your meal and Booster Club membership. As a Booster Club member, you'll also get entry to the football game for free!

Upcoming Events

• September 18, OASD School Board Meeting, OHS Little Theater, 7:00 p.m.
• September 21, Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club Annual Tailgate Party, OHS Cafeteria, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Varsity Football Game Starts at 7:00 p.m.
• September 23, Ixonia Elementary School Dedication & Open House, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Ixonia Elementary
• September 25, "Suicide: The Ripple Effect," Oconomowoc Arts Center, 5:30 p.m.
• September 30, Homecoming Window Painting, 10:00 a.m., Downtown Oconomowoc
• September 30, OHS East & Main Campus Dedication & Open House, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

"THE RIPPLE EFFECT" DOCUMENTARY SCREENING ON SEPTEMBER 25: The documentary, "Suicide: The Ripple Effect," highlights the journey of Kevin Hines, who at age 19, attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Since then, Kevin has been on a mission to use his story to help others stay alive and find recovery. You're invited to a FREE screening of the documentary at the Oconomowoc Arts Center on Thursday, September 25. There will be a resource fair from 5:30-6:00 p.m. and the film will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a panel discussion to follow. The event is open to the public and appropriate for ages 13 and over. Learn more about the event on our website.

"WAKE-UP CALL" EXHIBIT AT OAC ON OCTOBER 16: "Wake-Up Call," is a life-size exhibit of a teen's bedroom with more than 20 "red flags" that can signal drug or alcohol use. The exhibit is created and hosted by Your Choice and identifies spots where teens may hide drugs, household items that can be used as drug paraphernalia and ways teens try to cover up drug and alcohol use. Join us at the Oconomowoc Arts Center from 6:00-6:30 p.m. for a Resource Fair, and 6:30-8:00 p.m. for a tour of the exhibit lead by Your Choice team members. Learn more and RSVP by clicking here.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE OPEF ANNUAL BALL:Please join the Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) on Friday, November 2, 2018, at Golden Mast Inn for 2018 Annual Ball, Hogwarts School of Magic. Dance to live music, dine on delectable food, and bid on items in silent and live auctions during what's sure to be a night to remember! Funds raised at this event directly support grants that creatively enhance curriculum in the Oconomowoc Area School District. With your help, we can increase funding for the many grant applications OPEF receives from teachers each year. Live music by Nature Hill Intermediate Teachers, Tracy Garon and Eric Darnell, and The Love Monkeys! Early bird ticket sales are going on now – purchase your tickets before September 17, and receive special pricing! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.opef.info/annual-ball or text OPEF18 to 52182.

OAC Events

• -September 7-October 6: "Americana Now & Then"
• -September 22: Backtrack Vocals, 7:30 p.m.
• -October 13: Steely Dane, 7:30 p.m.
• -October 20: Comedy Sportz, 5:45 p.m. Food Sales Begin, 6:30 p.m. Show Begins

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oconomowoc, WI – September 17, 2018. Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including more than 300 Wisconsin students. Oconomowoc High School Seniors Jacob Hogan, Rachel Roth, and Nicholas Schulz were named semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program.

Less than 1 percent of the 1.5 million students nationwide who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test were awarded semifinalist status.

According to a news release from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, these academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition.

About 90% of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 420 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC's goals of honoring the nation's scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. Visit www.nationalmerit.org for more information.

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Jacob Hogan

Rachel Roth

Nicholas Schulz

The International Thespian Society at Oconomowoc High School (OHS) is offering a free theater workshop for kids entering grades 2 -7. Spend the day acting, singing, dancing, learning about the technical side of theater, and having fun!

Saturday, July 21st

Oconomowoc Arts Center (641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc)

9:30 a.m. - Arrival and check-in

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Workshop

Registration is required for the event, please sign-up online at: https://bit.ly/2KNuLUU.

Tina Heinecke-Kurtz, Social Studies and Science Teacher at Silver Lake Intermediate School, has been selected as a 2018 Museum Teacher Fellow by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Kurtz was one of 24 educators nation-wide, chosen for the program. Educators must show evidence of extensive knowledge of Holocaust history, successful teaching experience, and participation in community and professional organizations. Selection preference is given to applicants who have attended the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators, which Kurtz attended last year.

As a Museum Teacher Fellow, Kurtz was invited to a five-day institute in Washington, DC, designed to immerse Fellows in advanced historical issues and teaching training. Established in 1996, the Museum Teacher Fellowship Program has developed a national corps of skilled educators to help lead the Museum's efforts to ensure quality Holocaust education in secondary schools. Kurtz is one of 394 Museum Teacher Fellows who has completed the program since its inception.

"The Museum Teacher Fellows play a vital role in bringing the lessons of the Holocaust to communities around the country," says Gretchen Skidmore, director of the Museum's education initiatives in the Levine Institute for Holocaust Education. "Teaching students critical thinking skills as well as providing resources that encourage in-depth examination of how and why the Holocaust happened are key components of the Museum's ongoing engagement with educators across the country."

As a Fellow, Kurtz will work to create and implement an outreach project in the community, then share her work with other Fellows at a conference next July.

Tina Heinecke-Kurtz, Silver Lake Intermediate School Teacher

District News

View the best OASD social media pictures and posts from this week by clicking here!

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE DEDICATION CELEBRATIONS AT IXONIA ELEMENTARY & OHS! We're excited to celebrate the completion of our Ixonia Elementary, OHS Main Campus, and OHS East Campus facility projects. Please join us at the dedication celebrations for these projects, made possible through the community's support for the 2016 referendum.

Ixonia Elementary School Dedication Ceremony & Open House

Sunday, September 23, 2018

• Dedication Ceremony: 1:00 p.m.
• Open House/Self-Guided Tours: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Ixonia Elementary School, N8425 North Street, Ixonia

OHS East & Main Campus Dedication Ceremony & Open House

Sunday, September 30, 2018

• Dedication Ceremony @ OHS East Campus: 1:00 p.m.
• Open House/Self-Guided Tours of OHS East & Main Campus: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
• OHS East Campus, 915 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc

HOMECOMING 2018: OHANA OCON-A, WHERE OCON MEANS FAMILY: Join us for the fun of Homecoming week!

• Sunday, September 30
  • Window Painting, meet in front of Roots, 10:00 a.m.
  • OHS East & Main Campus Dedication Celebration & Open House, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 2
  • OHS Varsity Soccer Game, OHS Soccer Stadium, 6:30 p.m.
  • OHS Varsity Volleyball, OHS Field House, 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 3
  • Powder Puff Football Game, OHS Rux Stadium, 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 4
  • Swim Meet, YMCA at Pabst Farms, 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 5
  • Homecoming Parade Lineup (click for lineup map), Oakwood Avenue, 4:00 p.m.
  • Homecoming Parade (click for parade route map), 5:15 p.m.
  • Homecoming Football Game, OHS Rux Stadium, 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 6
  • Homecoming Dance, OHS Upper Gym, 8:00-11:00 p.m.

For more information on Homecoming and application forms to join the parade, visit www.oasd.org/Homecoming.

Faculty Friday Spotlight: Keri Cridelich

We're showcasing staff members in the OASD each week and this week's spotlight is Keri Cridelich, 2^nd Grade Teacher at Meadow View Elementary School. See her spotlight.

OHS GYMNASTICS COACH JON KOPPS NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR: The Wisconsin Gymnastics Coaches Association has selected OHS Gymnastics Coach, Jon Kopps, as the recipient of the 2017-18 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Girls Gymnastics Coach of the Year for Wisconsin. Each year, the NFHS selects a coach from each state who's demonstrated significant achievement in their sport. State-level recipients are considered for the NFHS Sectional recognition and a National Coach of the Year is selected from these Sectional honorees. Mr. Kopps was selected based on his coaching record, background, coaching honors, and involvement in community and school organizations. Congratulations!

Facility Updates

MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY: The new Meadow View Elementary School is growing and

changing every day! The first portion of the building to take shape was the gym, and all four exterior walls and the roof deck are complete. Structural steel in the 4K, 5K, and main office areas of the building is underway along with some interior walls in the center of the building.

You can view live time-lapse photos of the construction progress through these three site cameras:

Click here to view camera 1
Click here to view camera 2
Click here to view camera 3

School Board Updates

DID YOU KNOW? YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO OF EACH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ONLINE!

You can watch live stream video of all the regular Oconomowoc Area School District School Board meetings by following this link. These videos remain on the site for viewing after the meetings as well. In addition, all School Board meeting schedules and agendas are available by following this link.

2018-19 School Board Meeting Schedule:

• Tuesday, October 16, 2018, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 13, 2018, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 11, 2018, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 15, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 16, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 7, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room
  • Organizational Meeting of the Board, 6:45 p.m.
  • Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 18, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.

School News

Greenland: Click here for the Greenland Gazette

Ixonia: Click here for the Falcon Flyer

Meadow View: Click here for The Paw Print

Nature Hill: Click here for the Wolf Pack Press

Park Lawn: Click here for the Park Lawn Panther Press

Silver Lake: Click here for All Things Silver Lake

Summit: Click here for the Summit Husky Herald

Oconomowoc High School: Click here for Updates from OHS

Three OHS Senior Semi-Finalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program: Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including more than 300 Wisconsin students. Oconomowoc High School Seniors Jacob Hogan, Rachel Roth, and Nicholas Schulz were named semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. Read the full story on the OASD website.

Is this research taking place at a medical lab or in a high school classroom? The precision and professionalism of the students and the lab tests might make this seem like a medical lab, but these are Oconomowoc High School students in Mr. Dan Starr's Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Medical Interventions class. Last week, these PLTW students were acting as scientists investigating a fictitious meningitis outbreak on a college campus. They were testing samples using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to diagnose which fictional students had meningitis and the severity of their illness. Throughout the year, students in PLTW Medical Interventions will use real-world scenarios to explore how to detect and fight infection, screen and evaluate the code in human DNA, evaluate cancer treatment options, and much more.

Fall Photography in Action Gallery: Oconomowoc High School Literature & Film students presented their Fall 2018 Photography in Action Gallery Showcase last week. Students shared their presentations and work in a walking-gallery format for big crowds of fellow students and staff.

Local Professionals Share Business Knowledge: Last week, the Oconomowoc High School Principles of Business students had the opportunity to learn about business professions directly from area business people. Professionals in Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Law talked about their careers, how they work with other professionals within the scope of their jobs, and the education pathways from high school to college, that lead to their professions. Thank you to the professionals from the ORBIS Corporation, the Oconomowoc Area School District, Essential Industries, Inc., Husch Blackwell Law Firm, and ProHealth Care, for supporting this learning opportunity for our students!

OHS Athletics

CROSS COUNTRY: The Girls Cross Country Team competed at the Waukesha Cross Country Festival last Saturday and finished 9^th out of the 15 teams participating. The Boys Cross Country Team competed in the same festival and finished 13^th out of the 15 teams competing.

FOOTBALL: The Varsity Team played and hard game against Waukesha North last Friday, September 20. They took a 34-28 lead in the fourth quarter but the Northstars answered back and the game ended in a 35-34 loss.

GOLF: The team played in the Classic 8 Conference Championships on Thursday, September 20, at the Broadlands. Congratulations to the whole team for finishing with a 345 and 4^th place in the conference. In addition to a great team finish, Grace S. finished 4^th and was named as 1^st Team All Conference, Grace W. finished 6^th and was named as 3^rd Team All Conference, and Madison L. finished 9^th overall and was named as 1^st Team All Conference. Good luck in Regionals next week!

SOCCER: The Varsity Team celebrated their Seniors last night and finished their game against Waukesha North with a 2-0 win.

SWIM: The OHS Swim Team celebrated Parent's Night at their dual meet on Thursday, September, 13 against the Waukesha West - Catholic Memorial Wolverines. The Lady Raccoons, with only 19 swimmers on their team this year, had some great swims but came up short against the Wolverines.

TENNIS: Congratulations to the JV1 Team who placed 2^nd in the JV Classic 8 Conference Tournament last Saturday, September 15.

VOLLEYBALL: The Varsity team hosted Arrowhead for a Classic 8 Conference match on Tuesday, September 18. They battled hard but lost in 4 sets.

FALL SPORTS HAVE STARTED: Fall Sports are underway! Click here for OHS Athletic Home and Away Game Schedules for the year.

OHS PROVIDING FREE SENIOR CITIZEN ATHLETIC PASSES:OHS is now offering a free athletics pass for OASD residents over the age of 60. The passes provide free access to all home OHS athletic events, excluding WIAA tournament games. Passes are available at the OHS Athletic Department Office during regular school hours or at the ticket booth during home Varsity Football games.

SAVE THE DATE: THE OCONOMOWOC SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB ANNUAL TAILGATE: You're invited to the Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club Annual Family Tailgate Party on Friday, September 21^st in the OHS Cafeteria. The tailgate is from 5:00-7:00 p.m. then the Raccoons take on Arrowhead at 7:00 p.m. The tailgate is free for current Booster Club members. If you haven't joined the Booster Club yet, the cost is only $25 for a family or $15 for an individual, which includes your meal and Booster Club membership. As a Booster Club member, you'll also get entry to the football game for free!

Upcoming Events

• September 21, Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club Annual Tailgate Party, OHS Cafeteria, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Varsity Football Game Starts at 7:00 p.m.
• September 23, Ixonia Elementary School Dedication & Open House, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Ixonia Elementary
• September 25, "Suicide: The Ripple Effect," Oconomowoc Arts Center, 5:30 p.m.
• September 30, Homecoming Window Painting, 10:00 a.m., Downtown Oconomowoc
• September 30, OHS East & Main Campus Dedication & Open House, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

"THE RIPPLE EFFECT" DOCUMENTARY SCREENING ON SEPTEMBER 25: The documentary, "Suicide: The Ripple Effect," highlights the journey of Kevin Hines, who at age 19, attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Since then, Kevin has been on a mission to use his story to help others stay alive and find recovery. You're invited to a FREE screening of the documentary at the Oconomowoc Arts Center on Thursday, September 25. There will be a resource fair from 5:30-6:00 p.m. and the film will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a panel discussion to follow. The event is open to the public and appropriate for ages 13 and over. Learn more about the event on our website.

"WAKE-UP CALL" EXHIBIT AT OAC ON OCTOBER 16: "Wake-Up Call," is a life-size exhibit of a teen's bedroom with more than 20 "red flags" that can signal drug or alcohol use. The exhibit is created and hosted by Your Choice and identifies spots where teens may hide drugs, household items that can be used as drug paraphernalia and ways teens try to cover up drug and alcohol use. Join us at the Oconomowoc Arts Center from 6:00-6:30 p.m. for a Resource Fair, and 6:30-8:00 p.m. for a tour of the exhibit lead by Your Choice team members. Learn more and RSVP by clicking here.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE OPEF ANNUAL BALL:Please join the Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) on Friday, November 2, 2018, at Golden Mast Inn for 2018 Annual Ball, Hogwarts School of Magic. Dance to live music, dine on delectable food, and bid on items in silent and live auctions during what's sure to be a night to remember! Funds raised at this event directly support grants that creatively enhance curriculum in the Oconomowoc Area School District. With your help, we can increase funding for the many grant applications OPEF receives from teachers each year. Live music by Nature Hill Intermediate Teachers, Tracy Garon and Eric Darnell, and The Love Monkeys! Early bird ticket sales are going on now – purchase your tickets before September 17, and receive special pricing! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.opef.info/annual-ball or text OPEF18 to 52182.

OAC Events

• September 7-October 6: "Americana Now & Then"
• September 22: Backtrack Vocals, 7:30 p.m.
• October 13: Steely Dane, 7:30 p.m.
• October 20: Comedy Sportz, 5:45 p.m. Food Sales Begin, 6:30 p.m. Show Begins

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Download the “Color Me Oconomowoc” coloring book, created by Summit Elementary School 4^th-graders with the help of their teacher, Jill LaGrange. 

The coloring book was created through a grant from The Imagine A Day, Courtney Bella Foundation, and a partnership with the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society & Museum.

Oconomowoc High School's Rux Stadium will be closed on Tuesday, July 10th for field maintenance. There will be no public access to the stadium or the track for that day.

Oconomowoc High School's Rux Stadium will be closed on Tuesday, July 10th for field maintenance. There will be no public access to the stadium or the track for that day.

The International Thespian Society at Oconomowoc High School (OHS) is offering a free theater workshop for kids entering grades 2 -7. Spend the day acting, singing, dancing, learning about the technical side of theater, and having fun!

Saturday, July 21st

Oconomowoc Arts Center (641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc)

9:30 a.m. - Arrival and check-in

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Workshop

Registration is required for the event, please sign-up online at: https://bit.ly/2KNuLUU.

Tina Heinecke-Kurtz, Social Studies and Science Teacher at Silver Lake Intermediate School, has been selected as a 2018 Museum Teacher Fellow by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Kurtz was one of 24 educators nation-wide, chosen for the program. Educators must show evidence of extensive knowledge of Holocaust history, successful teaching experience, and participation in community and professional organizations. Selection preference is given to applicants who have attended the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators, which Kurtz attended last year.

As a Museum Teacher Fellow, Kurtz was invited to a five-day institute in Washington, DC, designed to immerse Fellows in advanced historical issues and teaching training. Established in 1996, the Museum Teacher Fellowship Program has developed a national corps of skilled educators to help lead the Museum's efforts to ensure quality Holocaust education in secondary schools. Kurtz is one of 394 Museum Teacher Fellows who has completed the program since its inception.

"The Museum Teacher Fellows play a vital role in bringing the lessons of the Holocaust to communities around the country," says Gretchen Skidmore, director of the Museum's education initiatives in the Levine Institute for Holocaust Education. "Teaching students critical thinking skills as well as providing resources that encourage in-depth examination of how and why the Holocaust happened are key components of the Museum's ongoing engagement with educators across the country."

As a Fellow, Kurtz will work to create and implement an outreach project in the community, then share her work with other Fellows at a conference next July.

Tina Heinecke-Kurtz, Silver Lake Intermediate School Teacher

Oconomowoc High School (OHS) Counselor, Scott Bakkum, has been invited to serve on the State Superintendent's Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory (AODA) Council. Bakkum was identified for participation by current council members and by staff from the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center.

Bakkum has been a school counselor at OHS for the past 20 years and also serves as an advisor for the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club, is the AFS program staff liaison and is the AODA program coordinator for the district. He will serve as an AODA council member for an initial two-year term with the option to renew his service for another two years. The Council provides advice and recommendations on the design of comprehensive AODA programs, which includes the AODA grant and student mini-grant programs. "I'm excited and honored to join this advisory council and continue our work on these very critical AODA topics," said Bakkum, about the honor. Bakkum's service will begin in the fall of 2018.

Homecoming 2018: September 30-October 6, 2018

Homecoming Week Festivities

Sunday, September 30, 2018

• Window Painting @ 10:00 a.m. - Meet in front of Roots Coffee Shop
• OHS Main Campus & East Campus Dedication Celebration & Open House @ 1:00 p.m. - OHS East Campus

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

• OHS Varsity Soccer @ 6:30 p.m. - OHS Soccer Stadium
• OHS Varsity Volleyball @ 7:00 p.m. - OHS Fieldhouse

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

• Powder Puff Football Game @ 7:00 p.m. - OHS Rux Stadium

Thursday, October 4, 2018

• Swim Meet @ 6:00 p.m. - YMCA at Pabst Farms

Friday, October 5, 2018

• Homecoming Parade Lineup @ 4:00 p.m. - Oakwood Avenue, see attached map
• Homecoming Parade Starts @ 5:15 p.m., see attached parade route map
• Homecoming Football Game @ 7:00 p.m. - OHS Rux Stadium

Saturday, October 6, 2018

• Homecoming Dance @ 8:00-11:00 p.m. - OHS Upper Gym

Spirit Week Themes at OHS

Monday, October 1: Tie Dye

Tuesday, October 2: Hawaiian Day

Wednesday, October 3: Vine/Meme Day

Thursday, October 4: Throwback to Third Grade Day

Friday, October 5: School Spirit Day

Homecoming Parade Participation

Homecoming application forms are available through this link. Forms are due to the OHS Athletic Office by Friday, September 26, 2018. Please email completed forms to Beth Loppnow at LoppnowB@oasd.org.

Parade Safety Guidelines:

• Due to overhead electric wires, floats may not exceed 16' in height.
• NEW - PROVIDE 2 ADULTS to walk along parade route with float. Direct spectators back to the edge of the road. Candy can be handed out along the sidewalks.
• All City, County & State ordinances must be followed during the event. Any participant who violates city, county or state ordinances or creates a public safety hazard will be referred to the appropriate authorities.
• All parade vehicles/floats must be structurally sound and safely designed. The main platform must have no holes or hollow areas where someone could fall through. All standing persons must have something on which to hold (i.e. a railing, pole, handle, etc.) or they must be seated at all times.
• Two people need to be in the pulling vehicle with one being a full time spotter for the driver.
• No vehicle in the parade shall stop in route to load or unload passengers.
• No one will be permitted to ride on the roof or hood of a moving vehicle.
• Parade moves at a set pace, please follow accordingly to ensure that the parade begins and ends on time and that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.
• Parade entries must maintain appropriate distances (one car length) from the entry in front of them. Large gaps between entries can pose a safety hazard as can following an entry too closely.
• For the safety of parade attendees, throwing items such as candy, etc., from the float or vehicle will not be permitted. You may walk along the sidewalk and hand out candy. Entries identified as throwing items risk future parade participation.
• Persons riding on floats should have proper footing/seating and should not hang any appendage over the sides of the float.
• Parade participants should not jump from or onto a float or motorized vehicle.
• Ensure that float decorations do not obscure the driver's view of the road and that drivers/operators can hear verbal instructions.
• Entry should easily travel the parade route, turn corners and fit under traffic signals.
• The height of the entry needs to fit under trees and traffic devices encountered on the parade route.

Michael Duncan, director of the Oconomowoc Arts Center announced his plans for stepping down from his position on Nov. 4 to pursue other opportunities.

"The past ten years have been an amazing experience and the community has been very supportive. My colleagues, staff and volunteers have been the best group of people to work with, but it's time for a new energy and vision to guide the OAC into the future," he explained.

Duncan was hired in 2008 as the first director for a new state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot arts venue designed to showcase student talent and also attract top-notch professional arts programming to fill the 755-seat Neudecker Main Stage Theater.

Two years earlier, voters in the Oconomowoc Area School District approved the project as part of a $49.6 million referendum that also paved the way for two new intermediate schools and a gymnasium for the high school. The OAC would replace the 80-year-old, antiquated middle school auditorium that was being used for school district performing arts programs.

"When the OAC was in the planning stages I was contacted by then OHS theater director, Vic Passante. The school board wanted to have a full-time person to manage the space and Vic encouraged me to apply. I had been working at Sunset Playhouse for 10 years, so I knew what it took to run a theater," said Duncan. "The OAC was in my backyard, so I decided to go for it."

Long-time Oconomowoc resident, Betty Reul served on the original arts center board and on various committees in support of the OAC for the past 10 years.

"When the OAC was under construction, Superintendent Pat Neudecker and the school board wisely sought a managing director. We had 52 applicants from all over the country. We were challenged to find one person who was qualified for all the requirements of the position. And then came Michael Duncan!" explained Reul. "We can't thank him enough for helping our arts center to become the remarkable asset it is for the community and the school. Michael will be missed, remembered and respected."

A passion for the stage

Duncan has been a professional in the arts for more than 45 years including arts management, artistic director, production manager, stage director, theater designer and professional actor. He is a member of the Actor's Equity Association and the American Guild of Musical Artists.

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He has also been an active member of the Wisconsin Presenters Network and served as the Southeast Region chair from 2014-17. He has been recently part of a WPN project of theater management professionals that assist new performing arts centers attached to school districts.

In the Milwaukee area, he has worked in arts administration and production management with Skylight Opera, The Florentine Opera, Great American Children's Theater, The Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival, and artistic director of Sunset Playhouse from 1994-2003.

As a professional director and actor his career includes work with many nationally recognized companies including the Milwaukee Rep, Madison Rep, In Tandem Theater, First Stage Children's Theater, Chamber Theater of Milwaukee and several seasons with the Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Riverside Shakespeare Festivals.

He has performed professionally in over 100 roles including classical, musical and contemporary. He has also directed more than 65 productions including classical, contemporary, musical theater and opera.

Duncan has designed scenery and lighting for over 50 productions. While at the OAC, he designed scenery for the OHS drama productions of "Guys and Dolls," "Into the Woods," "Singing in the Rain," "Grease," "Billy Elliot," "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "As You Like It."

"Michael Duncan and the Oconomowoc Arts Center are synonymous. He has been there since the very beginning, and you just can't think of one without thinking of the other. The dedication and commitment he has shown over the last 10 years has helped to make the OAC what it is today—a central fixture in the Oconomowoc Arts community, and he did it with an incredible level of grace," said Dr. Roger Rindo, superintendent of the Oconomowoc Area School District.

Curtain call

The OAC celebrated its 10th anniversary presenting season last year. "Our 10th anniversary season was our most successful. We needed to do it up big and our risks paid off. In the first few years, we were just trying to get the arts center going and we did everything we could to get it all to work. Ten years later and we are in a really great place," said Duncan.

Throughout the past decade, Duncan's responsibilities at the OAC required his presence seven days a week.

"Running a successful performing arts center is a complex task. Finding the right blend of shows that attract a wide variety of patrons, while at the same time understanding that those shows need to fill seats, is a continual challenge. Michael did it with a sense of ease, and through his leadership the OAC has developed a strong patronage in a relatively short period of time," added Rindo.

Despite the long hours, his love for the theater and personal mission to make the arts accessible to everyone, have fueled his endeavors to create an environment where students and the community can experience the highest quality arts education and opportunities right in their own backyard.

"The journey to this point has been an amazing ride. I have been given the opportunity to help build something special for my own community. Working directly with our students and with such talented professional artists from all over the country has definitely been one of the highlights of my career," added Duncan. "But there are many things I would still like to do. The urge to get back to my roots in the professional theater has been a big part of it. I also want to spend more time with my family and friends."

For more information about the Oconomowoc Arts Center, call the OAC Box Office at 262-560-3172 or visit www.theoac.net.

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Oconomowoc High School (OHS) is proud to offer Senior Citizen passes to community members. This is a FREE pass for residents in the Oconomowoc Area School District over the age of 60. "The athletic department is excited to be able to offer a senior pass to our community members. We appreciate all of the support from our community and this is just one way to say thank you," said OHS Athletic Director and Associate Principal, Kevin Flegner.

The Senior Citizen pass entitles the holder to free entry at all OHS athletic events, excluding WIAA tournament games.

Senior Citizen passes are available at the OHS Athletic Assistant's Office, inside OHS, at 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. To obtain your pass, please visit during regular school hours 7:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., and bring a photo ID as proof of residence. Passes will also be available at the ticket booth during home Varsity Football games. Please present a photo ID as proof of residence.

For more information, call or email:
Beth Loppnow
LoppnowB@oasd.org
262-560-3111

We're gearing up for the start of the 2018-19 school year and Open House for all of the OASD schools is on Tuesday, August 28th. This is a great time to visit the school, get familiar with classroom locations, meet teachers, and drop off school supplies. Open House times will be:

• OHS: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
• Intermediate Schools: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Elementary Schools: 4:00-7:00 p.m.

If you are looking for your child's school supply list, please visit one of these Back-to-School pages:

• Greenland Elementary School
• Ixonia Elementary School
• Meadow View Elementary School
• Park Lawn Elementary School
• Summit Elementary School
• Nature Hill Intermediate School
• Silver Lake Intermediate School
• Oconomowoc High School

#oconpride

OCONOMOWOC, WI- August 16, 2018. The Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) announced today that Dr. Kristen Taylor has accepted the position of Director of Human Resources at OASD. Taylor will fill the position previously held by Pam Casey.

Dr. Taylor is currently serving as Director of Clinical Experiences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has served previously as Director of Human Resources in the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District and as Staffing Specialist with the Milwaukee Public Schools. With ten years of experience as a classroom teacher, as well as leadership experiences as a PK-8 Principal and Curriculum Specialist, Dr. Taylor is uniquely well-suited to support the OASD schools, faculty and staff, and programs.

Superintendent Dr. Roger Rindo stated, "We are thrilled to add Dr. Taylor to our team. Her background and experiences, as well as her interest and work in both teacher retention and new teacher recruitment will be an asset to the District."

"I am very excited to start serving the personnel, families and students of the Oconomowoc Area School District. The energy here is vibrant and well focused on students and learning," Dr. Kristen Taylor said. "I hope that I can bring value to the administrative team and help both the organization and individual employees excel and enjoy the important work they do for our students."

Taylor brings incredible experience to her new position. In addition to her role as Director of Clinical Experiences at UW-Milwaukee, she is also currently the Co-Principal Investigator of a US Department of Education Grant entitled Asset-Based Cultural Competency Ensuring Student Success (ACCESS) Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED).

Dr. Taylor's official start date will be September 4. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Taylor to the OASD!

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Dr. Kristen Taylor