Newsletter December 13, 2024

Upcoming Events

December 14 - Band-O-Rama All 6-12 Band @ North Field House 6:00
December 15 - Sounds of the Season Concert, Choir & Orchestra 2:00
December 16-20 - Holiday Dress Up Week - See Holiday Dress Up Themes below for daily themes
December 19
- 60 Min. W Hour - See Dec. 19 & 20 - Alternate Schedules below for further information
- Bridging Brighter Smiles (BBS) On Site - See Free Dental Opportunity-Bridging Brighter Smiles below for further information
December 20 - 50 Min. 5th Hour - See Dec. 19 & 20 - Alternate Schedules below for further information
December 23-January 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 6 - 8th Grade Orientation 4:30 (Snow day, 1/13 if needed)
January 15-17 - H.S. Semester Exams - See Semester Exam Info. and Schedule below for further information
- January 17 - Oshkosh Schools Academy 7:30-9:00 am - See Oshkosh Schools Academy: Learn More About Your School District below for further information
January 20 - NO SCHOOL - OASD MLK Day Celebration 8:00 am See SAVE THE DATE: JAN. 20 OASD MLK Day Celebration below for further information
January 21 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
January 23-26 - School Musical - Footloose
January 31 - Activities/Groups Photo Day
February 3-7 - Snowblast Week!
- February 7 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
- February 14 - Oshkosh Schools Academy 7:30-9:00 am - See Oshkosh Schools Academy: Learn More About Your School District below for further information
February 8 - Snowblast Dance
February 10 - 180 Awards 6:30 PM
February 21 - NO SCHOOL

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Information Regarding Chronic Absenteeism and the Impact on Students

Stay in the know of our Clubs and Activities throughout the month! See Dec. calendar below for activities during and outside of school hours.

List of various clubs and activities going on in Dec.

Club Description Link

Social Media Link

Free Dental Opportunity-Bridging Brighter Smiles

Holiday Dress Up Themes

Dec. 19 & 20 - Alternate Schedules

CESA 6 Career Readiness Corner

Semester Exam Info. and Schedule

Oshkosh Schools Academy: Learn More About Your School District

Do you want to learn more about how the Oshkosh Area School District works? The Oshkosh Schools Academy is a new six-month program designed to give community members an inside look at the district’s mission, priorities, and initiatives. (See FLYER)

Program Details:

Start Date: January 17, 2025
Meeting Dates: One Friday a month from 7:30 - 9 a.m. (OASD Administration Office)
- January 17, February 14, March 14, April 4, May 9, June 13
Topics Covered:
- District operations and governance
- Leadership principles
- Academic priorities (e.g., reading, student wellness)
- Community engagement opportunities

Participants will attend monthly sessions, engage in a book study, and interact directly with district leaders and staff. This is a great way to get involved and make a positive impact on public education in Oshkosh!

How to Apply:

Application Deadline: December 11, 2024
Limited Spots: 20-30 participants. If more than 30 apply, selections will be made randomly.
Those not selected will be placed on the waiting list for the 2025-2026 program.

Apply Today: Visit oshkosh.k12.wi.us/district/oshkosh-schools-academy to learn more and submit your application.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the Oshkosh Area School District!

SAVE THE DATE: JAN. 20 OASD MLK Day Celebration

Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
Time: 8 AM
Location: Vel Phillips Middle School - Atrium

Join us for the inaugural MLK Day Celebration hosted by the Oshkosh Area School District on January 20, 2025. (See Flyer.) This community event will include:

Continental Breakfast
Community connections
Keynote speaker
MLK essay contest winners
And more!

RSVP Required: While the event is free, guests must RSVP in advance for planning purposes. Students and children must be accompanied by a guardian.

Complete the registration form here: RSVP: OASD MLK Day Celebration 2025

For additional details, visit oshkosh.k12.wi.us/MLK-Day.

Questions? Contact Anthony Miller Jr., OASD Director of Community Engagement & Equity, at anthony.miller@oshkosh.k12.wi.us or 920.718.4309.

We look forward to celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with you!

OASD K-12 eAcademy Mid-Year Enrollment Now Open!

This is an opportunity for K-12 students to enroll in the district’s free, full-time online schooling for the second semester.

Enrollment Period: Open through January 8 at 11:59 PM.
Application: Available via Infinite Campus.
Notification: Families will be notified by January 15. Approval decisions made by the student's building principal.
K-8 Families: Mandatory in-person orientation for new elementary and middle school students on January 21 (daytime and evening options). More details to come.

Learn more: https://www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us/district/school-curriculum/oasd-eacademy

Yearbook Info.

Please click HERE for our one-stop shop for all your yearbook inquiries!

ART of the WEEK!

Please take a moment to appreciate some of our students' artistic skills!

Isabelle Hinton, 11th grade, Chalk, Drawing & Painting 3

Pencil sketch of female with hat covering eyes

Need your transcript?

24-25 Scholarship Opportunities

Class of 2025 Senior Monthly Newsletters

Yearbook Senior Tributes and Baby Ads

Facebook/Social Media

Athletics Schedule

The INDEX

From the Attendance Office

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Appointments/leaving building options:

Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal - You can submit preplanned absence request online!
- In IC go under More > Absence Request.
  - Please make sure to fill out all the fields with your information so we can accurately mark your student's attendance.
  - Please allow us a minimum of 1 hour notice if your student needs to leave the building early so we have time to locate your student.
Send note with student - should be brought to Student Services before appointment to get a pass.
Call in advance - If leaving voicemail, please let us know student’s name, reason for leaving and from which door you will pick student up. Call (920) 424-4090 x4 or (920) 424-4070.
Email - you are welcome to email us for excused absences. Please email kelsey.gates@oshkosh.k12.wi.us and marcia.gonzalez@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.

Note - we are often busy on phones or helping students, so if it’s a last minute request, a call is probably the best option. We check voicemails often.

Student Services will write a pass for the student to leave and will have it delivered to the student during one of the classes before the time they are to leave. Students can leave out of Door 38 (in front by flagpole) or Door 24 (gym doors) ONLY, please let us know which door to mark on the pass. The student must sign out on the kiosk at the specified door and can leave the building.

If your student is returning from an appointment, or arriving late, they MUST sign in at either door on the kiosk so we can update attendance. They can return through either Door 24 and Door 38.

If there is an appointment that comes up with short notice, please let us know ASAP, it sometimes takes a bit to locate students and get them a pass to leave.

From the Athletics/Activities Office

If you are the parent of a student that is involved in activities and/or athletics, please make sure to visit the Athletics page for important information about participation, WIAA regulations, and more. If at any time you have a question concerning your child’s sport or other activity please contact me at 420-6131, 424-0143, OR by email at brad.jodarski@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.

For schedules, scores, rosters, and news about Wildcat Athletics, visit owhswildcats.com!

Thank you for your support of Oshkosh West Activities and Athletics. GO WILDCATS!

Sincerely,
Brad Jodarski
Activities Coordinator

Safety Information

In order to ensure the safety of our students and staff, all guests at Oshkosh West High School need to have an appointment to enter the building. Guests must bring a photo ID which will be scanned upon entrance. Guests are encouraged to park in the street parking on Eagle Street across from the school and enter Door 38. If parking is full, guests may park in the visitor spaces in the large lot at the corner of Taft and Eagle Streets and enter Door 24.
Did you know...West has over 100 cameras inside and outside of our school, so most of the time, if we get a report about something taking place, we are able to use the camera video recordings to get to the bottom of things. The cameras inside the building are located in halls and common areas like the cafeterias and gyms. We encourage students and parents to report anything that might be concerning. We do take anonymous reports as well, so if you don't feel comfortable leaving your name, that is fine. We always investigate tips and reports that come to us.
Speak Up, Speak Out Tipline: Created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, students, parents, school staff, or any community member can anonymously submit a school safety concern or threat. SUSO resource center staff work around-the-clock to respond to tips and deploy a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators and law enforcement. Once you submit your tip, please keep the chat window open to answer any questions the resource center specialist might have for you to get more actionable information for school administration or police.

Click here to report a safety concern to Speak Up, Speak Out

Students participate in emergency preparedness training and drills during homeroom early in the school year.

Administrators & Grade Levels

Principal - Becky Montour - rebecca.montour@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3015
Assistant Principal - Grades 9 & 11: Heidi Wheaton, heidi.wheaton@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3013
Assistant Principal - Grades 10 & 12: Gillian Pakula, gillian.pakula@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3014
Dean of Students - Grades 9 & 11: Justin Hable, justin.hable@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3011
Dean of Students - Grades 10 & 12: Marina Kodet, marina.kodet@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3016
Activities Coordinator - Brad Jodarski, brad.jodarski@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3020
School Resource Officer: Angel Nunez, anglel.nunez@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3027

Pupil Services Staff & Grade Levels

School Counselors

Class of 2025 (Seniors): Maci Wallace, maci.wallace@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3009
Class of 2026 (Juniors): Sue Xiong, sue.xiong@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3006
Class of 2027 (Sophomores): Andrea Holdorf, andrea.holdorf, andrea.holdorf@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3010
Class of 2028 (Freshmen): Lynn Swoverland, lynn.swoverland@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3005
Grades 9-12 (Alternative Education Focus): Rob Kerl, rob.kerl@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3007
Social Worker: Courtney Wagner, courtney.wagner@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3008
Psychologist: Katie Schmitz, katie.schmitz@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3083

For more information, visit the Counseling page.

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24/25 Electronic Policy

24-25 Bell Schedule

Have a Telehealth Appointment?

If you know your child has an upcoming telehealth appointment and you would like to request a meeting space for them to attend their appointment in a private location at school, please fill out the Telehealth Meeting Space Request Form. This helps us to ensure there is a space available for your child to attend their virtual appointment. Thank you!