District Updates
Community Facilities Survey Open until April 25
Just a reminder that we want to urge all families to take our Facilities Survey. The survey is open for responses until April 25-it’s not too late! All OASD parents and guardians received an email link from School Perceptions, an independent survey company, in addition to a mailed paper copy.
Each survey has a unique access number, and all responses are confidential. A self-addressed, postage-paid envelope is included with the paper surveys. If you did NOT receive a survey, or if you have questions, please contact feedback@oasd.org or call the district office at 560-2111. Thank you for your input!
Click here to view photos from today’s Time Capsule opening. Thanks to all the alumni, staff, students, and community members who joined us at today’s celebration of 50 years at OHS.
School Board Update
Summit Elementary Showcase
Summit Elementary’s 3rd grade team of Nancy Buss, Dana Riley, Allie Gatchel, Krystin Dieringer, Julie LoDuca and Principal Brian Stuckey shared how co-teaching this past year has positively affected both student and staff learning. The presentation included a video in addition to students, parents, and staff sharing their perspectives. Click here to view their video.
2016 OHS Wall of Fame Recipient, Dr. Brad Riemann
The School Board was pleased to recognize the 2016 OHS Wall of Fame recipient Dr. Brad Riemann. Brad, a 1982 graduate of OHS, is one of the foremost authorities on anxiety disorders (and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in particular) both in the U.S. and abroad. Brad's professional accomplishments are impressive, but on a personal level, he's also an active member of the community, serving as a youth football coach and supporting his church through participation in committees and activities. Click here for complete information.
Herb Kohl Leadership Award Recipient, Dr. Joseph Moylan
OHS Principal Dr. Joseph Moylan was chosen as one of 16 principals across the state to be recognized with the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation 2016 Leadership Award and received a $3,000 award for the school. The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation established the award to recognize outstanding Wisconsin school principals or administrators who have set high standards for instruction, achievement and character, and created a climate to best serve students, families, staff, and community. Click here for complete information.
The board approved changes to the elementary, intermediate and high school handbooks.
Director of Business Services Beth Sheridan provided an update on the 2016-17 budget and will present a balanced budget at the May 3 organization meeting of the school board.
Meadow View phy ed teacher Laurie Gallmann will retire after 21 years of service.
Members of the OHS Wind Symphony thanked the board for it support of their attendance at the Music for All national festival in March.
The next regular school board meeting is May 17, 2016.
Athletics
OHS Spring Sports Standings as of April 15, 2016 have been posted-congrats to our athletes on another strong sports season! Click here to view.
Save the Date: June 17, Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club’s 28th Annual Jack Bub Memorial Golf Outing, La Belle Golf Club. Supports all OHS student athletes. Click here for event registration or sponsorship information.
School Notes
Greenland:
Congratulations to the 4th Grade Drama Club. The Tom Sawyer and Company Performance was fantastic. Click here for a photo.
Ixonia:
Good Morning Ixonia! Ixonia Elementary 3rd graders were the WISN School Shout Out of the Day! Click here to view the video.
View the latest Ixonia News video report here.
Congratulations to Ixonia Elementary Brownie Troop 6311 on their recent community service project. The troop held an all school donation collection for Children’s Hospital. In all, 561 items were collected by Ixonia students.
Meadow View:
Power of “Pawsitive” Thinking! Meadow View students are working hard during the month of April to use their good manners, giving compliments to others and thinking positively! Classrooms are creating charts to reinforce these behaviors and will celebrate with “chalk” fun on their blacktop areas.
Meadow View 3rd and 4th graders recently spent an afternoon with guest author, Lauren Tarshis. This event courtesy of Books & Company was truly inspiring for all who participated. Students and staff will read the “I Survived” series with a new view after being able to listen to the author speak.
Park Lawn:
Park Lawn Elementary 2nd grade scientists made a total of twelve trips outside recently to measuring shadows and temperatures as the sun moved throughout the day. Here are a few pictures from Mrs. Truttschell's first time out in the morning with her scientists. Click here for photos.
Mrs. Holzmiller, on behalf of Nugenesis farm, visited 4th grade classrooms at Park Lawn last week. One of her many messages included the importance of trying foods more than once as our taste buds evolve and change as we grow. Click here for photos.
Save the Date: Support Park Lawn Elementary on May 21 for their first annual Panther Dash 5K / 10K run. Courses begin near the school grounds at 300 Park Lawn St. and is open to the public. Courses will be well marked and safe. Each participant will receive a Panther Dash race shirt and goodie bag. Click here for more information and to register.
Summit:
Save the Date: Come out for a 5K run or 1 mile walk/run on May 21 to support the Seraphine family and Super Steven as he continues his fight against Leukemia. This event is open to the public, hosted by Silver Lake Intermediate and Summit Elementary and will start at 8 a.m. at Summit Elementary School. There will be a $10 registration fee to participate. Click here for more information.
Nature Hill Intermediate:
Congratulations to NHI 7th Grader Alessandra S. who placed 3rd at the recent State Forensics meet in the Humorous Solo category. Click here for a photo.
Artwork created by NHI student, Kendall, was sold to the Waukesha State Bank with the Prairie Financial Group. The artwork is to become part of their permanent student art display for the building. Mr. Anthony Preman represented the two financial companies to purchase the artwork. Click here for a photo.
Silver Lake Intermediate:
The SLI Forensics Team took 3rd place at State! With over 1,900 competitors and 85 schools around the state represented, six out of thirteen SLI entries placed in the top one third of their respective categories. Congratulations to all. Click here for photos.
Congratulations to all involved in the Silver Lake Intermediate musical production of Shrek, Jr., a tale of fairytale misfits led by an ogre on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. We have amazing talent in the OASD! Click here for a photo.
Best-selling author and 2003 OHS graduate, Amy Kavelaris, will be talking with 6th grade classes during the morning of April 26. This will be a unique opportunity for the kids to meet with an author of a beautiful children’s book with an important message, as they set out to draft their own fiction picture books.
Oconomowoc High School
Congratulations to the 2016 OHS Prom Court! Click here for a photo.
Post Prom: Donations and Volunteers needed! It's not too late to support the community effort to create a fun, memorable and safe Post Prom celebration on April 30. Please consider donating gift cards, raffle prizes or cash, or volunteering for the event. Contact Dave Niedfeldt at dan02gna@gmail.com to help out.
Congratulations to OHS Spanish teacher Danielle Chaussee, who was recently featured in a new book, “The Five Key Instructional Shifts of Personalized Learning,” by former OASD Superintendent James Rickabaugh. Click here for a photo and description of her feature.
Two Dual Enrollment Academy students from OHS took first place out of 16 teams at the international Phoenix Challenge Competition held in North Carolina, April 7-8. In addition to the honor of bragging rights and bringing WCTC the coveted Harper Cup, each student won a $1,000 scholarship. Click here for photos.
Congratulations to OHS senior, Alexandra Bitz for receiving an Oconomowoc Rotary scholarship this week. She was nominated by OHS Guidance Counselor Scott Bakkum and is the daughter of Amy Bitz and Evan Underberg. Click here for a photo.
Upcoming Events
April 9-May 2, Artrageous, K- Grade 4 2016 Art Exhibit, OAC, Gallery Hours, Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 12-5 p.m., Thursday: 4-7 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to any OAC event.
April 14-23, WAKE UP CALL, Stairway to Heroin Educational Series, Hartland, WI Click here for more information.
April 30, OHS Prom, Grand March at OAC-3 p.m. and departure at 5 p.m.
May 12-15, The OHS Players Present “A Streetcar Named Desire”, OAC, 7 p.m.- May 12-14, 2 p.m.- May 15. Click here for more information.
June 11, OHS Class of 2016 Graduation, OHS Rux Athletic Stadium, 10 a.m. Click here for more information.
OAC Events
April 30, OAC Arts in Bloom Gala, Golden Mast Inn, 6 p.m.
Click here for more information.
OASD In the News
4/20/16- Oconomowoc Schools win tech award for sixth time
4/20/16- Saying goodbye to Guckenberger
4/20/16- Oconomowoc will shake things up with a move to the Classic 8
4/19/16- Oconomowoc Schools seek residents’ opinions through survey
4/19/16- OHS students choose prom court for being responsible, respectful and extraordinary
4/19/16- Dr. Bradley Riemann newest member of OHS Wall of Fame
4/18/16- Lake Country Film Festival winners named
4/18/16- Oconomowoc gets an offensive explosion in doubleheader
4/17/16- Oconomowoc starts season with three wine
4/17/16- Cooney softball team wins two of three
4/13/16- OHS students prepare new time capsule to replace one from 1965 that will be opened on April 22.
4/13/16- Oconomowoc High School Principal Moylan honored with Kohl Leadership Award
4/13/16- Oconomowoc wins by taking advantage of key Slinger mistakes
4/12/16- Oconomowoc gets past Sun Prairie with help from senior Rohrer
4/10/16- Oconomowoc fares well at indoor conference meet
4/7/16- Column: Oconomowoc Area School district asks residents to complete facilities surveys
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