Superintendent Update for the Week Ending August 30, 2019

District News

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IN THE OASD: We're excited to start the 2019-20 school year! The first day of school fluctuates slightly, depending on what grade your child is entering. Here is our first day of school schedule:

Students entering 4K:

• 4K students will start school on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.
• Students attending the morning 4K program will be in school from 8:40 to 11:20 a.m.
• Students attending the afternoon 4K program will be in school from 1:00 to 3:40 p.m.

Students entering 5K – 4^th Grade:

• 5K-4^th grade students will start school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
• Students in grades 5K through 4^th will be in school from 8:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

Students entering 5^th – 8^th Grade:

• 5^th – 8^th grade students will start school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
• Students in grades 5 through 8 will be in school from 7:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.

Students entering 9^th Grade:

• Oconomowoc High School Freshman will start school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
• Students at OHS will be in school from 7:20 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
• This is the first year that only Freshman will be at school on the first day. This will allow our newest Raccoons to learn their way around the building and integrate themselves into the OHS community.
• ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED
• Buses will operate on their regular schedule.
• Students will meet their teachers but should not bring their Chromebooks or school supplies on September 3^rd. Freshman should bring Chromebooks and school supplies on Wednesday, September 4^th.
• The day is designed to help students meet each other, learn about high school, and lay a foundation for a fun and successful year.
• Students will be able to purchase lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch on September 3^rd.
• There will be an OHS All School Cookout on Wednesday, September 4^th and lunch will be free. There is no need to bring a lunch that day.

Students entering 10^th – 12^th Grade:

• Oconomowoc High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will start school on Wednesday, September 4, 2019
• Students at OHS will be in school from 7:20 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
• Students should bring their Chromebooks and school supplies on September 4^th.
• There will be an OHS All School Cookout on Wednesday, September 4^th and lunch will be free. There is no need to bring a lunch that day.

RACCOON RALLY 2019: Save the date for the 2^nd Annual Raccoon Rally at Oconomowoc High School. OHS Student Council will host this pre-game family carnival and community event on Friday, September 6, 2019, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at Rux Stadium, with a Varsity Football Game starting at 7:00 p.m. The rally will feature carnival games, face painting, music, a performance stage, bouncy houses, food, and more! Ticket prices and additional information will be coming soon! Visit www.oasd.org/RaccoonRally for updates.

SAVE THE DATE - MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY DEDICATION CELEBRATION: OASD Families and the Oconomowoc community are invited to celebration the opening of the new Meadow View Elementary School at a dedication celebration on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Meadow View Elementary, 1500 Whalen Drive, Oconomowoc.There will be a formal dedication ceremony followed by tours of the building.

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.

2019-20 School Board Meeting Schedule:

• Tuesday, September 17, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room
  • 6:00 p.m. – Budget Hearing
  • Immediately following budget hearing (approximately 6:30 p.m.) – Annual Meeting
• Tuesday, October 15, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 17, 2019, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 21, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 18, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 17, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 21, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 5, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room
  • 6:45 p.m. – Organizational Meeting of the Board
  • 7:00 p.m. – Regular Board Meeting
• Tuesday, May 19, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 16, 2020, OHS East Campus Board Room, 7:00 p.m.

OHS Athletics

BOOSTER CLUB SPIRIT WEAR SALE: The Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club is hosting an OHS spirit wear sale. Online ordering is open now until Sunday, September 8, at 11:59 p.m. Click this link to order your spirit wear and support the Booster Club.

DANCE TEAM: The OHS Dance Team is hosting their Annual Youth Clinic on Friday, September 6, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. The clinic is open to kids in 4K-8^th grade and will be held in the OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse. Learn more and sign up by visiting the OASD Online Webstore.

FOOTBALL: The Varsity team faced Catholic Memorial on Friday, August 23, but ended the game with a 47-21 loss.

GOLF: The Girls Golf team took third place at their first Classic 8 mini-meet at Merrill Hills Country Club on August 28.

SOCCER: The JV and Varsity teams faced Racine St. Catherine's on August 27 at OHS. The JV team took an 11-1 win, and the Varsity team took a 3-1 win.

TENNIS: The Varsity team played in the Brookfield Central Lancer Invite this week and won a dual against Wauwatosa East but dropped two against Nicolet and Brookfield Central.

VOLLEYBALL: The Varsity team kicks off their season today at Homestead High School. Congratulations to the team and coaches for their first-place ranking in the Prep Dig Division 1 Rankings.

Click here for OHS Athletic Home and Away Game Schedules for the year

Upcoming Events

• September 3, First Day of School
• September 6, OHS Raccoon Rally, Rux Stadium, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
• September 6, OHS Varsity Football Youth Night, Rux Stadium, 7:00 p.m.
• September 20, Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club Tailgate, OHS Tailgate Zone, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
• September 27, OASD No School for Students, Teacher Professional Development Day
• September 29, Meadow View Elementary Dedication Celebration and Open House, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
• September 30-October 4, OHS Homecoming Week

OAC Events

• July 10 – September 9, Imagine A Day Art Gallery – ACAP ArtLinks Show
• August 30-September 30, OASD Art Teacher Show featuring Connor Balistreri, Kristin Bunker, Paula Keene, Clarinda Lollar, Krystal Nettesheim, Brock Rumohr, Nicole Schultz, and Melissa Winker
• September 12, An Evening with Jerry Kramer, 6:00 p.m.
• September 13-November 4, Donna Lexa – Waukesha Community Art Project
• September 21, OASD Art Teacher Show, Artist Reception, 5:00 p.m.

DECLARACION DE TRADUCCION

Estamos trabajando diligentemente para traducir nuestros documentos al español. Por favor comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo para aclaración. Si todavía necesitas aclaración, por favor comuníquese con Martita Mirsberger al (262) 560-8306 ext 8343.

NONDISCRIMINATION