Newsletter August 30, 2024
Upcoming Events
- September 3 - First day of school! All students attend ALL HOURS
- September 9 - Photo Make-Up day - New students, or students who missed picture day 7:45-9:45
- September 20 - Student Council Blood Drive 8:00-1:30
- September 27 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
- October 7-11 - Homecoming Week!
- October 12 - Homecoming Dance 7:00-11:00
- October 7 - Students receive picture day photos in Homeroom
- October 11 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
- October 14 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
- October 15 - Choir Fall Concert 7:30-9:00
- October 16 - Picture Retake Day
- October 22 - Orchestra Fall Concert 7:30-9:00
- October 24 - Band Fall Concert 7:30-9:00
- October 25 -
- Senior Photos Due - See Yearbook Info below for further information
- NO SCHOOL
- November 2 - Oshkosh Sings 6-12 Choirs (Time TBD)
- November 8 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
- November 13 - Senior Class Photo in W Hour 10:55-11:25
- November 25 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
- November 27-29 - NO SCHOOL
West Students and Families,
Although every school day is important, Oshkosh West Administration wants to share some critical information about the first day of school this year, including safety training and other key schoolwide training that it will be crucial for your student to be present for.
Oshkosh West is going to offer the following schedule on the first day of school (see below). It is important to note that the bell schedule and the class schedule will not change for this day. Students will follow their normal schedule. However, in each class, students will spend the first half of the period doing something specific to their assigned class. During the second half of class they will be trained on specific safety and logistical things at West.
STUDENTS WITH PRIVILEGE AND OPEN HOUR(S): On Tuesday, September 3, students with open hours or privilege during study hall are NOT expected to attend during their open hour, however, they will be expected to view the information being shared on their own. Recordings/slideshows of the trainings will be sent out to open hour students after the first day of school. If you have an open hour or privilege and would like to attend the trainings in person, you may report to the auditorium for this/these hour(s). This will only pertain to the first day of school.
Topics covered by hour:
- Zero Hour- Digital hall pass training
- 1st Hour - LIVE Announcements with Administration to discuss school wide policies (part 1)
- 2nd Hour - LIVE Announcements with Administration to discuss school wide policies (part 2)
- 3rd Hour - Speak Up, Speak Out, training (anonymous online reporting system)
- Homeroom - Get To Know You Survey
- 4th Hour - Brain Break/Community Building
- 5th Hour - Emergency Preparedness, Part 1
- 6th Hour - Emergency Preparedness, Part 2
- 7th Hour- Digital hall pass training
The purpose of this drill is to practice what we learned during our training the day before. Students will practice barricading a classroom and then will transition to an evacuation to the football field. We will run a 45-minute W Hour schedule for this day (September 4th).
As a school, we are very excited to welcome our students back, and we look forward to seeing everyone here to have a great start to our school year! We feel that the best way to prepare for a successful year is to set every student up for success through these trainings. Please help us start the year off right by making sure your student is in school on the first day, Tuesday, September 3rd.
Sincerely,
Oshkosh West Administration
Students unable to collect their Chromebooks this week will be announced to come to the Media room on Wednesday, Sept. 4, to collect them.
Bell Schedule
Need a Parking Pass?
Parking passes are purchased online on our portal in the School Store. Once purchased, please stop by the School Bank to during school hours to complete a form and obtain your parking pass.
Network Photography
Click HERE for further information from Network Photography and order information.
Meet Luna!
Oshkosh West High School has an opportunity for a registered therapy dog to visit periodically. Luna is a five year old cockapoo and a registered therapy dog through Alliance of Therapy Dogs (https://www.therapydogs.com/).
Luna will be accompanying Jana Weigandt, a Program Support Coordinator, at various times. Therapy dogs can help reduce stress, provide comfort, and help improve emotional well-being and self-esteem.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jana at 920-424-0078
x6220 or at jana.weigandt@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.
We are really excited to have Luna join our West family!
Oshkosh Youth Choir
FAQs:
Q: When and Where are rehearsals
A: South Park MS Choir room. 5:00 - 5:50 for Grades 3-5, 6:00 - 6:50 for Grades 6-8, and 7:00 - 7:50 for Grades 9 - 12.
Q: Cost involved?
A: $250 for a single student, half off discount for every subsequent student in that family. There are uniform costs as well determined by the choir you're in.
Q: What do I need to prepare for the audition?
A: Nothing. Materials will be provided for you to sing. It's very laid back
ART of the WEEK!
Please take a moment to appreciate some of our students' artistic skills!
Lily Sowers - Junior
Drawing & Painting 2 - Acrylic Paint
West News & Information
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