District News
oconDRIVEN STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS: Our OASD students are oconDRIVEN to work hard and reach their goals. We're launching oconDRIVEN Student Spotlights to share some of the ways that our students are working towards those goals. Our first oconDRIVEN Student Spotlight is Alex V., Oconomowoc High School Senior.Click here to read Alex's spotlight on the OASD website and stay tuned for more oconDRIVEN student spotlights.
Read more about our 2019-24 Strategic Plan at www.oasd.org/StrategicPlan.
OHS PLAYERS PRESENT WEST SIDE STORY: This landmark Broadway musical is inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Timeless music composed by the late Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, include "Maria," "Tonight," "America," "Somewhere," "I Feel Pretty," "Gee, Officer Krupke," and more. From the first notes to the final breath, the world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this dynamic production that is considered one of theater's finest accomplishments. West Side Story contains mature content and is appropriate for ages 12 and older. This period piece includes depiction of violence, prejudiced language, and safe gunfire simulation. Tickets are on sale now at www.TheOAC.net.
SHOW TIMES:
- November 15: 7:00 p.m.
- November 16: 7:00 p.m.
- November 17: 2:00 p.m.
- November 22: 7:00 p.m.
- November 23: 7:00 p.m.
OPEF ANNUAL BALL RAISES OVER $70,000:The Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) hosted their Annual Ball on November 1, and over 200 community members attended, raising more than $70,000 for our district.Thank you to the community members, area businesses, and OPEF Board members for supporting the OASD.
JOB OPENINGS IN THE OASD & WITH OUR PARTNERS: There are several custodial positions available within the OASD along with openings at Oconomowoc Transport. Click these links to learn more about working with the students and staff of the OASD!
- OASD Custodial openings are posted on the WECAN website
- Oconomowoc Transport openings are also available on the OASD website
- Sodexo Food Service openings are available on the OASD website
- YMCA Before & After School Program opening are listed on the OASD website
Staff Spotlights
Teacher Tuesday Spotlight on Wendy Harrop, Library & STEM Teacher at Summit Elementary School
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, 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.
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 Panther Press
Silver Lake: Click here for All Things SLI
Summit: Click here for the Summit Husky Herald
Oconomowoc High School: Click here for Updates from OHS
OHS Athletics
CROSS COUNTRY: Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Cross Country teams on a great season! The Boys team finished in 5th place at State and the Girls team cheered on Kylie F. who finished 36th as an individual at State, her best race of the season.
SOCCER: Congratulations to our OHS Soccer players for making the Classic 8 All-Conference Team! 1st Team All-Conference: OHS Senior, Finn H., OHS Junior, Daniel B., OHS Junior, Augie D. 2nd Team All-Conference: OHS Junior, Xavier B. Honorable Mention: OHS Junior, Logan L., OHS Junior, Cameron H., OHS Sophomore, Asher H., OHS Freshman, Dylan H., OHS Freshman Noah K. Congratulations to our students and coaches on a great season!
SWIM: Congratulations to the Swim Team for a strong finish at the Conference Championship. The team swam in the Woodland Conference Championship last Saturday and finished 6th out of the 13-teams who participated. They team is headed to the Waukesha South Sectional tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL: Congratulations to our Volleyball athletes and coaches for winning the Sectional final last weekend and winning the quarterfinal against Kettle Moraine last night. The team faces River Falls on Friday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Resch Center in Green Bay. Click here for information on fan busses and traveling to the match.
Click here for OHS Athletic Home and Away Game Schedules for the year
Upcoming Events
- November 9, China Day, Sponsored by the OHS Chinese Honor Society, Oconomowoc Public Library, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- November 11, Greenland Elementary Veteran's Assembly, 10:00 a.m.
- November 11, Summit Elementary Veteran's Assembly, 9:00-9:30 a.m.
- November 11, Oconomowoc High School Veteran's Assembly, 10:00 a.m., OHS Gale Douglas Fieldhouse
- November 11, Meadow View Elementary Veteran's Assembly, 8:50 a.m.
- November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, OHS Players Present West Side Story, show times and tickets available at www.TheOAC.net
- November 27-December 1, OASD No School, Thanksgiving Break
OAC Events
- October 3 – November 25, Studies of Light and Form – Artists: Heidi Hallett, John Hallett, and Anne Raskopf
- November 8, 2019 – January 12, 2020, OHS Student Show, Imagine A Day Art Gallery
- November 27, 2019 – January 6, 2020, The Gift of White – Artists: D.K. Palachek, Lynn Rix, Pam Ruschman, Wendie Thompson
- November 30, MSAD's Behind the Scenes with The Nutcracker, 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- December 6-8, MSAD presents The Nutcracker, shows at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- December 14, OHS Student Show Artist Reception, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- December 14, That Holiday Feeling, 7:00 p.m.
- December 14, OHS Student Show Artist Reception, 5:00
– 6:30 p.m.
Find information and ticket sales for all OAC events at www.TheOAC.net!
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