District News
OASD FAMILIES ARE INVITED – COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY IDENTITY CONVERSATIONS: Thank you to all of the community members and OASD staff members who participated in the first Collective Community Identity Conversation. Please join us for the second half of the event on Monday, November 5, from 6:30-9:00 p.m., to continue the conversation on 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. Learn more about the conversation, facilitators, and RSVP to attend by clicking this link.
FOOTLOOSE – PRESENTED BY THE OCONOMOWOC HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS: Under the direction of Tiersa Ferraro, "Footloose" touches on growing up in the 80's, focusing on timeless themes of love and loss, parent-teen relationships, and facing troubled pasts and fears. With high-energy dance scenes choreographed by Yvette Beilfuss, a memorable musical score directed by Beth Kauffeld, and a pit orchestra featuring 15 talented OHS musicians conducted by Dan Henkel, this amazing musical will leave the audience dancing in the aisles and the streets. Footloose is appropriate (and fun) for people of all ages.
Show Times:
- November 10: 7:00 p.m.
- November 11: 1:00 p.m.
- November 15: 7:00 p.m.
- November 16: 7:00 p.m.
- November 17: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets:
- Adults = $15
- Age 18 & younger or Military Personnel with ID = $12
- On sale at www.TheOAC.net
YOU'RE INVITED TO SEE THE TIM O'BRIEN HOMES & OHS BUILDING TRADES 3 HOME: The community is invited to tour the home that our OHS Building Trades III class is helping to build with Tim O'Brien Homes. Join us on November 10, at 11:00 a.m., at 35409 Mineral Springs Boulevard. You'll get to see the progress the students have made and hear what they've learned through the process. More information is available on the OASD website.
Faculty Friday Spotlight: Alyssa Schmitz
We're showcasing staff members in the OASD each week and this week's spotlight is Alyssa Schmitz, Occupational Therapist for the OASD. Click here to read Mrs. Schmitz's spotlight.
Facility Updates
MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY: Work at the new Meadow View Elementary continues to progress as the weather gets colder. Interior framing is nearly complete in the 4K-5K wing and the roof installation is in progress. Exterior brick application continues on the gym, and the roof is nearing completion in that space. In the grade 1-4 wing the concrete has been poured and the precast concrete for the second floor is well underway. Final steel construction of the second floor of that wing will be completed once all the second floor concrete is in place. Steel trusses have been set in the cafeteria/commons area.
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, 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
Four Oconomowoc High School students shared their experiences at Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State with the Oconomowoc Rotary this week. The Oconomowoc Rotary helped sponsor these students in their week-long, mock-government and leadership experience. "We went from strangers to friends, and friends to brothers," said Nick S., about his experience. "We learned the value of profound connections," said Malik S., who was also elected as Governor of "Badger" during the 2018 Badger Boys State. "We got together with people who were just as committed as we were," said Mia R., of her time at Badger Girls State. Clair V., added that she gained confidence in expressing her opinions through the program.
Our Oconomowoc High School Wind Symphony had the amazing opportunity to perform with guest artist, Megumi Kanda, on Tuesday. Kanda is Principal Trombonist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and she joined the Wind Symphony on stage for their concert. The Nature Hill and Silver Lake Intermediate Encore Bands also shared the stage and enjoyed Ms. Kanda's performance.
OHS Athletics
CROSS COUNTRY: Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country team on a strong season and their fourth place finish at Sectionals on October 20.
Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team for winning the Sectional on October 20. The team headed to the State Tournament today for the first time since 1982.
SOCCER: Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Soccer team on a great season. The team lost a tough Regional game on October 20, to Verona.
SWIM: Congratulations to the Swim Team for their achievements this season. Coach Piorkowski said, "Congratulations to all of the girls who performed so well at JV and Varsity Conference this weekend! Every swimmer achieved a new best time in at least one of her events. That's an incredible accomplishment! I am proud of the perseverance of the girls: despite illness &/or injury, our girls put their all into their races. There were many close finishes and comebacks. Personal goals were achieved and hurdles were overcome. It was so exciting to witness all of the emotions that came along with some girls' final races of the season. The smiles that appeared on their faces from the podium reflected a season (or a lifetime) of hard work, determination, and teamwork."
VOLLEYBALL: Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball team for winning the Regional Championship against Sheboygan North on October 20 and for winning the Sectional Semi-final against Neenah last night. The team takes on Watertown tomorrow in the Sectional Final at 7:00 p.m. at Hartford Union High School.
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.
Upcoming Events
- October 27, OHS Chinese Honor Society China Day, Oconomowoc Public Library, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- October 27, OHS German Honor Society Oktober Kinderfest, Downtown Village Green, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
- October 29, Nature Hill Intermediate 7th and 8th grade Choir & 8th grade Band concert, Nature Hill Gym, 6:30 p.m.
- October 29, Silver Lake Intermediate 7th and 8th grade Band & Choir concert, Silver Lake Gym, 7:00 p.m.
- October 30, OHS Choir Concert, OAC, 7:00 p.m.
- October 30, Nature Hill Intermediate 6th & 7th grade Band Concert, Nature Hill Gym, 6:30 p.m.
OHS CHINESE HONOR SOCIETY HOSTING CHINA DAY ON 10/27: You're invited to China Day at the Oconomowoc Public Library. This FREE event is hosted by the OHS Chinese Honor Society on Saturday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn basic Chinese language, learn Chinese games & paper cutting, sample Chinese tea and food, see a Kung Fu demonstration and much more.
OHS GERMAN HONOR SOCIETY HOSTING OKTOBER KINDERFEST ON 10/27: The OHS German Honor Society is hosting their annual FREE Oktober Kinderfest on Saturday, October 27, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Downtown Village Green. Kids can play games, learn about the German language and culture, and much more!
OAC Events
- October 12-November 7: "Painting What You Love"
- November 10-17: Footloose – Presented by the Oconomowoc High School Players, 7:00 p.m. on November 10, 15, 16 & 17, 1:00 p.m. on November 11. Tickets on sale now at www.TheOAC.net!
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