Newsletter September 8, 2023

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES 

Appointments/leaving building options:

• 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.  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.  **COMING SOON - one email for all attendance issues.

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 Chromebook 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 Chromebook 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.

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

Parent Newsletter - September 8, 2023

• 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. 

• Principal - Lewis Malczewski - lewis.malszewski, (920) 424-4090 x3015
• Assistant Principal - Grades 9 & 11 : Aaron Herm, aaron.herm@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3013
• Assistant Principal - Grades 10 & 12: Cory Beaulieu, cory.beaulieu@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3014
• Dean of Students - Grades 9 & 11: Gillian Pakula, gillian.pakula@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3016
• Dean of Students - Grades 10 & 12: Shayna Reynard, shayna.reynard@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3011
• Activities Coordinator - Brad Jodarski, brad.jodarski@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3020
• School Resource Officer: Heather Brickham, heather.brickham@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3021

School Counselors

• Class of 2024 (Seniors): Lynn Swoverland, lynn.swoverland@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3005
• Class of 2025 (Juniors): Maci Wallace, maci.wallace@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3009
• Class of 2026 (Sophomores): Sue Xiong, sue.xiong@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3010
  Class of 2027 (Freshmen): Heidi Wheaton, heidi.wheaton@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3006
• Grades 9-12 (Alternative Education Focus): Rob Kerl, rob.kerl@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3007

School Social Worker: Courtney Wagner, courtney.wagner@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3008

School Psychologist: Katie Schmitz, katie.schmitz@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3083

For more information, visit the Counseling page.

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