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

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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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Photo:

Dr. Kristen Taylor

Important: This is only a training and not an emergency!

The Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD), in partnership with the Oconomowoc Police Department (OPD), will be holding an Armed Intruder Training district-wide for all staff on August 29, 2018.

These training sessions will be held at all OASD schools and there will be a police presence at each location during the training. Police Department officials will be shooting blank rounds inside buildings to familiarize staff with the sound of live firearms.

District staff will spend time practicing:

• How to be flexible in their response to an emergency, based on the information available
• How to feel empowered in deciding the safest response, based on the information available
• How to communicate with each other and alert one another in an emergency

OASD Staff Training Schedule:

Your Choice Prevention Education is hosting the "Wake Up Call" exhibit at the Oconomowoc Arts Center. "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 bedroom 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. This FREE presentation is intended for adults only, 21 years of age and older.

Participants will:

• Learn the signs and symptoms associated with substance use as well as current drug trends
• Receive a guided tour of the bedroom along with a description of items used to conceal substance use
• Learn parenting strategies to help prevent substance use
• Receive a comprehensive resource handbook
• Receive an opportunity to go through the bedroom and ask questions

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

The Oconomowoc Arts Center

641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc

6:00-6:30 p.m. - Resource Fair

6:30-8:00 p.m. - "Wake Up Call" tour presented by Your Choice team members

Please register for this FREE event through this link.

For questions about this event, please contact Brenda Barker at (262)-569-4950 or Sandi Lybert at (262)-367-9901.

Please support the Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club (OSBC) and the Oconomowoc High School (OHS) Athletic Department by purchasing a "Cooney Card".

Cards are priced at $20.00 per card, contain many great deals and all money raised will support all athletic teams at OHS. Last year's fundraiser raised $25,000.00 and the goal is to exceed that amount for the 2018-19 school year.

• Stop in at OHS and purchase a card in the Athletic Department

• Purchase a card at any fall home OHS football game

• Contact the OHS Athletic Department at 262-560-3111 for more information

Nature Hill Intermediate Social Studies Teacher, Erik Jappinen, participated in a unique learning opportunity this summer. He spent a week in Virginia at the Monticello Teacher Institute, a summer fellowship program for American History teachers. This was Jappinen's second trip to Monticello, having visited last fall through the Worldstrides program. This summer's experience was much different because the Monticello Teacher Institute is an opportunity to research and study at Monticello, with a goal of enhancing classroom teaching on Thomas Jefferson's ideas and life.

During the Institute, Jappinen had the opportunity to privately tour Monticello and learn more about the lives of the enslaved people and families who lived there. He was also able to work with Monticello's lead historian and meet several of the archaeological staff working to uncover relics and better understand life at the site. The highlights of the week included:

• The opportunity for fellows to talk with noted Jefferson historian, Peter Onuf, via Skype.
• Access to the University of Virginia Special Collections Library, where Jappinen saw one of the 25 original printings of the Declaration of Independence and a copy of Notes on the State of Virginia, which Thomas Jefferson gave to the Marquis de Lafayette with personal inscription.

In addition to their time at Monticello, the fellows also toured Highland, the home of the fifth president, James Monroe, and the University of Virginia's Rotunda and Academical Village, both designed by Thomas Jefferson.

At the end of the weeklong Institute, Jappinen created a lesson plan that will be added to the Monticello Digital Classroom, an online resource for teachers across the country to enhance their classroom teaching on Thomas Jefferson. His lesson plan was a review and interpretation of the significant correspondence between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams over the course of their public lives. In many ways, their correspondence mirrored the growth and changes that the country was experiencing. "I had the opportunity to work with fifteen other teachers from across the country as we studied aspects of Thomas Jefferson's ideas and life. I also, and more importantly, learned a lot about someone that I believed I already knew," said Jappinen. "I would highly encourage all teachers to search out these types of immersive professional development opportunities. I met fifteen incredible educators and three terrific leaders from Monticello who I hope will continue to impact my teaching and learning. It was so rewarding," said Jappinen about his experience.

Nature Hill Intermediate Social Studies Teacher, Erik Jappinen, with statue of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello

Monticello Teachers Institute Group, Erik Jappinen in back row, far right

Monticello Teachers Institute Skype discussion with noted Jefferson historian, Peter Onuf.

One of the 25 original printings of the Declaration of Independence.

The main house at Monticello.

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You're invited to a screening of the documentary, Suicide, The Ripple Effect, at the Oconomowoc Arts Center on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

The documentary highlights the journey of Kevin Hines, who at age 19 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge, the film follows Kevin on a mission to help others stay alive and find recovery. In the Oconomowoc community, statistics reveal concerns around the issue of suicide as well. In spring of 2017, Oconomowoc High School students took the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) that revealed startling statistics. The percentage of students who seriously considered attempting suicide in the last 12 months was 13.3—that's 160 students.

We hope this film sheds light on this topic and offers hope to all that may be touched by suicide.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

• 5:30-6:00 p.m. - Resource fair
• 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Documentary screening
• 7:30-8:00 p.m. - Panel discussion with audience Q&A
• Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc

The event is FREE and open to the public for ages 13 and over.

Screening Partners/Sponsors Include:

• Rogers Behavioral Health
• SOFA: Saving Others for Archie
• National Alliance of Mental Health: Waukesha
• Oconomowoc Area School District

For the 6^th year, The Oconomowoc Lions Club generously donated school supplies to the Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) in their "Stuff the Bus" initiative. This yearly school supply drive results in dozens of new school supplies for OASD students who need them. "We are helping students focus on school by having the right tools", said Lions Club member Trudy Wille. The Lions wish to thank all who donated either money or school supplies for students in our community. These supplies will be distributed by District Student Services Staff, for the start of the new school year.

Pictured Left to Right: Kim Schiefelbein, Allie Tasche, Lisa Dawes (Director of Special Ed/Student Services), Lion Frank Soltis, Lion Val Dwyer (back), Lion Trudy Wille, Lion Jerry Wille and Lion Rich Schulte.

The counselors of Oconomowoc High School would like to invite parents of the Class of 2019 to attend our Senior Parent Night on the evening of Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Oconomowoc Arts Center.

This evening will provide information on the following topics:

• College, Career & Life Readiness Information
• Post High School Exploration
• College Admission Procedures and Process
• Scholarship Resources and Information
• Financial Aid Process

Due to changes in the financial aid process last year, we now bring in a financial aid expert who will speak on important deadlines and details on filling out the FAFSA.

Seniors will also begin meeting with their counselors in workshops during assigned PRIDE periods in early September to begin post high school planning. Students are not required to come to parent night.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the OHS Student Services office at (262)-560-3115.

We hope to see you there!

The Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) will hold their annual ball on Friday November 2, at the Golden Mast. This year's theme is Hogwarts School of Magic, and entertainment will be provided by Nature Hill Intermediate teachers, Ms. Tracy Garon and Mr. Eric Darnell, followed by the Love Monkeys!

With your support, the money raised at this event will help OPEF continue their mission of awarding much-needed grants to OASD educators.

OPEF Annual Fundraising Ball
November 2, 2018
6:00 p.m.- midnight

Golden Mast Inn
W349 N5293 Lacy's Lane
Okauchee, WI 53069

Purchase tickets today on the OPEF website.

The Oconomowoc High School Building Trades III Class launched this year's building project this week! The group joined the groundbreaking ceremony for the new home they'll be helping to build, in partnership with Tim O'Brien Homes. Since 2008, OHS Teacher Steve Olson, has partnered with Tim O'Brien Homes Inc., to provide a hands-on home building experience to students in the Building Trades III class. This real-world experience can put students on the path to apprenticeship programs or further engineering, design or trades education after graduation. The building site is located in the Lake Country Village-Pabst Farms and students will work alongside professional tradespeople for the duration of the project. They'll learn about aspects like, framing, concrete, masonry, finish carpentry, plumbing, siding, safety regulations, keeping a job site clean, looking after tools and equipment, and much more!

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

Come explore the newly renovated OHS East Campus and Main Campus, made possible through the community's support for the 2016 referendum.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 @ 1 p.m.
Dedication Ceremony - 1:00 p.m.
Open House/Self Guided Tours of East & Main Campus - 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Oconomowoc High School East Campus
915 E. Summit Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
No RSVP required.

KICK OFF TO HOMECOMING WEEK!

Check these out!

• OHS East Campus features modern flexible learning spaces
• OHS Main Campus features renovated technical education classrooms, a state-of-the-art automotive lab, and the new Ocon Fab Lab
• Don't miss the new Raccoon Ally and Rocky's Den Spirit Wear Store at OHS Main Campus

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

WE NEED YOU! FOOD SERVICE IS HIRING!

September, 2018

Are you looking for a job that works around your kid's school schedule? Do you want to have nights, weekends, holidays & summers off? Sodexo Food Service is looking for 2 hard working talented people to become a part of the Oconomowoc Area School District Foodservice Team at PKL & MDV. We are currently looking to fill 1 P/T position in food service as a Cashier/Food Service Worker at Meadow View Elementary & 1 P/T position at Park Lawn Elementary as a Cashier/Food Service Worker. Shifts for Meadow View position are M-F 9am-1:30pm, no nights, holidays or weekends, great pay. Shifts for Park Lawn are M,W,F 9am-1pm, no nights, holidays or weekends. All positions are Unemployment Eligible for all time off during school closures and breaks, including summer. Must be friendly and enjoy serving kids of all ages and be available to work over the lunch periods.

To Apply for the Cashier/Food Service Worker @ Meadow View please visit:

http://sodexo.balancetrak.com/201819631

To Apply for the Cashier/Food Service Worker @ Park Lawn please visit:

http://sodexo.balancetrak.com/201819631

If you have questions regarding the positions, please contact:

Tina Hohlfeld,

Director of Food & Nutrition Services

262-560-2146

HohlfeldT@oasd.org

Sodexo will require a background check

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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Join us for a conversation and opportunity to think collectively about diversity and the goals of the Oconomowoc Area School District. We'll talk about the values we want to carry forward and create a shared vision for the future.

Event Details:

• Thursday, October 18 and Monday, November 5, 2018
• 6:30-9:00 p.m. for both sessions
• Oconomowoc High School East Campus, 915 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc
• Parking in front of the building, enter at main entrance

Session Goals:

October 18th: Overview of Identity Development

• Understanding our biases and assumptions and how they impact us individually
• How we see ourselves and others and its impact at the classroom, school and community levels

November 5th: Overview of Educational Equity

• Delineate areas of needs and interest specific to marginalized identities
• Participants categorize areas of interest and prioritize

About the Facilitators:

Dr. Elise Frattura

Dr. Elise Frattura has been a professor in the Department of Administrative Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education since 2001. She's Co-Founder of Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity (icsequity.org) and Co-Director of the National Leadership for Social Justice Institute and Academy. From 2003-2013, Dr. Frattura served as an Associate Dean and Department Chairperson for the School of Education.

Dr. Joe Schroeder

Dr. Joe Schroeder combines successful leadership experience in teaching and administration with a passion for leadership development. Before joining the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) as Associate Executive Director in 2012, Dr. Schroeder served five years as Superintendent of the Muskego-Norway School District. Prior to that, Dr. Schroeder was the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services in the Elmbrook School District, Principal of Brookfield East High School, Associate Principal and Principal of Evansville High School, and English Teacher at both Menasha and Parker High Schools.

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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

2018 Homecoming Court

• Back Row- Left to Right: Cole Ninmann, Ben Rawson, PJ Nelson, Jacob Hogan, Michael Kluz, & Luke Petersen
• Middle Row- Left to Right: Ethan Cash, Katie Jorgensen, & Emily Osborn
• Front Row- Left to Right: Dani Rabay, Madison Begos, Chela Quinones, Ryan Odeja, Sierra Boettcher, & Abby Westburg
• Not Pictured: Malik Staude

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.