District Updates
Teacher Appreciation Week:
We are so grateful for all the dedicated, kind, professional teachers and staff in the OASD! Click here to see some of our “superhero” teachers at Park Lawn Elementary.
Facilities Update
The community survey is now closed. Results will be presented on May 18 at the OAC, 6:30 p.m.
All parents, staff and community members are encouraged to join us for this important presentation. Bill Foster from the independent research firm School Perceptions, LLC will review community feedback and provide insight into what the data means for the district’s long range facilities planning. Click here for more information.
To learn more about the district’s facilities plans to address capacity, maintenance and infrastructure needs, click here.
School Board Update
Director of Business Services presented the 2016-17 Budget Proposal. The tax levy will increase by 2.54% to $51.3 million, which results in a mill rate increase of $0.01 to $10.06 per $1,000 of equalized property value. Last year the mill rate was $10.05. OASD has the 8th lowest mill rate of area Waukesha County school districts and is $0.19 below the state average. Click here to view the complete budget proposal.
Ixonia 2nd graders were the Showcase school and shared what their classroom community is like with the school board. Click here for photos.
School board member Kim Herro took her ceremonial oath of office, and school board member Steve Zimmer took his prior to the May 3 school board meeting. Both Kim Herro and Steve Zimmer will serve three year terms.
Board President Don Wiemer was re-elected as president, board Member Sandy Schick was re-elected as vice president, board member John Suttner was elected treasurer, board member Mike Bickler was re-elected as clerk and Sue Snyder was re-elected as deputy clerk.
The school board approved changes to the district health insurance plan and carrier, effective July 1, 2016.
The school board approved the 2016-17 compensation plan for teachers, effective July 1, 2016.
Director of Human Resources Pam Casey presented a staffing plan report with changes in staffing and class sizes.
District Hiring News
The Oconomowoc Area School District is now accepting applications for Summer Seasonal Custodians: June 13-August 26 (M-F, 4 hrs/day) Apply online under Support Staff on the WECAN website, posting #27484. Click here for more employment opportunities.
Athletics
OHS Spring Sports Standings as of May 3, 2016 have been posted-Way to go and keep it up spring programs! Click here to view.
May 12, 2016-17 OHS Dance Team Tryouts, OHS Lower Gym, 6 p.m. Click here for additional tryout information.
June 17-Save the Date: 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
On May 3, family and friends came out to attend the OASD Jazz night. The SLI and NHI 6th grade jazz bands, 7th & 8th grade jazz bands, OHS jazz 1, jazz 2 and jazz combo groups performed amazing pieces for all to enjoy. The music talent in our district is outstanding! Click here for a brief video performance.
Greenland:
Greenland Elementary 3rd and 4th grade students had a fun time participating in Play 60 after school yesterday. Thank you to Mrs. Kreinus, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. O'Leary, and Mr. Grunewald for organizing this great after school activity. Click here for photos.
The Greenland Stars had a wonderful Greenland Gathering. Their theme for the month is "Celebrate Us." Students shared ways that Greenland students and families say good morning in their homes. They also learned about Cinco de Mayo. Click here for photos.
Ixonia:
On April 28, Ixonia Elementary students celebrated Arbor Day with a brief ceremony and the planting of a new tree! Ixonia Elementary was contacted by the City of Oconomowoc as their chosen site to donate a new tree. The school selected a beautiful Flowering Crabapple tree for the front of the building. Staff and students can’t wait to see it flower! Click here for a photo.
So many fun things happening at Ixonia Elementary! Check out the April 29 edition of Today’s Ixonia News!
Meadow View:
Congratulations to all the Meadow View students that helped raise $1,625 during the school’s recent Coin Drive service project for the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County. As a reward Meadow View’s Principal, Jason Schreiber, will get a Mohawk at the end of May. The big date...May 26! Great job everyone!
Meadow View preschoolers are getting ready for 4K next year with story time in the Meadow View library! Click here for a photo.
Park Lawn:
Mrs. Sweet’s 1st grade class recently shared their realistic fiction series books with Mrs. Trame’s kindergarten class this week. The kindergartners were very excited to visit a first grade classroom and hear their awesome series stories. Great work!
May 21, Park Lawn 5K/10K Panther Dash, start and finish near 300 Park Lawn Street, Oconomowoc, 9 a.m. 10K start, 9:15 a.m. 5K starts, 10 a.m. Kids Fun Run start.
Click here for more information or to register.
Summit:
Summit 4K students recently dressed up for a Nursery Rhyme Day Friday. They have been learning and practicing nursery rhymes all year and each student chose one to dress up for and recite on the Summit stage. Click here for photos.
May 21, Summit Elementary School 5K run or 1 mile walk/run to support the Seraphine family and Super Steven, Open to the Public, Summit Elementary School, 8 a.m.
Click here for more information.
Nature Hill Intermediate:
Way to go, Nature Hill Intermediate! Such a fun way to show appreciation for your teachers! Click here to view video.
Nature Hill Intermediate inducted 65 new National Junior Honor Society members last week. Click here for a photo.
This year one of NHI’s very own staff, Michelle Hagen, will be a ProHealth Care 2016 LakeWalk for Cancer Ambassador at the May 7 annual fundraising walk. The money raised at the LakeWalk for Cancer benefits cancer patients and patient care in many ways. The staff at NHI is forming a team to walk together, raise money and support their colleague who is very much loved. Click here to learn more about Michelle.
Silver Lake Intermediate:
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No, It's Superhero Week at Silver Lake Intermediate School! Teachers are able to fly to the teacher's lounge for a daily dose of Super Power. Staff became Super Hero's and students wrote about their favorite Superhero staff members! Click here for photos.
Silver Lake Intermediate had 42 new members join the National Junior Honor Society on Friday, April 29th, at Silver Lake Intermediate School. Joining us were friends, family and siblings celebrating the members’ achievements in leadership, service, character, citizenship and scholarship.
Best-selling author and 2003 OHS graduate, Amy Kavelaris, spoke with 6th grade classes during the morning of April 26. This was a unique opportunity for the students 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. Click here for photos.
Oconomowoc High School
Big thanks to a great supporter of public education in Oconomowoc - First Bank Financial Centre! Thanks for helping the PTO create a fun, safe place to hang out after Prom. Click here for a photo.
OASD welcomed Senator Ron Johnson to OHS to speak with four AP Government & Politics classes, OHS parents and school board members. Click here for photos.
Oconomowoc Rotary honored more than 90 Oconomowoc High School National Honor Society members at a recent luncheon, with a special guest speaker and recognition of the James W. Schmitz Math and Science Awards winners. Scholarship recipients included Maxwell Roth, awarded $1,200, and Timothy Schick, Rebecca Hoehn, Luke Schwerer and Gabrielle Rohrer, awarded $700 each. Click here for a photo.
Upcoming Events
May 7, FFA Plant Sale at OHS Greenhouses, 8 a.m. - noon each Saturday in May.
May 9, MDV 5K Round Up, 6:30 p.m.
May 10, Park Lawn 5K Round Up, 4:15 p.m.
May 10, NHI 5 / 6 Band & Orchestra Spring Concert, NHI Gym, 6:30 p.m.
May 11, Summit Annual Celebration of Learning, 5 p.m.
May 11, SLI Open House for Incoming Grade 5 Parents, 7 p.m.
May 12, MDV 4K Round Up, 4:30 p.m., Park Lawn 4K Round Up, 4:15 p.m.
May 12, SLI 5 / 6 Band and Choir Concert, SLI Gym, 6 p.m.
May 12, OHS Dance Team Tryouts, OHS Lower Gym, 6 p.m.
May 13, MDV 5K and Grade 3 Music Concerts (10 a.m. / 2 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.
May 16, OHS Scholar Athlete Ceremony, OAC, 7 p.m.
May 17, OHS Choir Concert, OAC, 7 p.m.
May 17, OPEF Grant Reception, OHS Library, 5:30 p.m.
May 18, Facilities Survey Results Presentation Community Welcome - OAC, 6:30 p.m.
May 18, NHI Open House for Incoming Grade 5 Parents, 6:30 p.m.
May 19, OHS Spring Band Concert, OAC, 7 p.m.
May 21, Park Lawn 5K/10K Panther Dash, start and finish near 300 Park Lawn Street, Oconomowoc, 9 a.m. 10K start, 9:15 a.m. 5K starts, 10 a.m. Kids Fun Run start
Click here for more information or to register.
May 21, Summit Elementary School 5K run or 1 mile walk/run to support the Seraphine family and Super Steven, Open to the Public, Summit Elementary School, 8 a.m.
Click here for more information.
OAC Events
April 9-May 20, Wisconsin Regional Art Program, OAC Lobby
Click here for more information.
May 21, “Ernest In Love”, OAC Main Stage, 7:30 p.m.
Click here for more information.
May 21-June 18, “Meditations From the Field”, Artist Beth Stoddard, OAC Lobby
Click here for more information.
OASD In the News
5/5/16- Projected Oconomowoc School District tax levy to have minimal impact
5/4/16- Oconomowoc High School teacher wages Twitter campaign to get pup
5/4/16 Oconomowoc girls soccer blanks Wisconsin Lutheran
5/4/16- Oconomowoc baseball comes up big against Wisconsin Lutheran
5/4/16- Led by Kneiser, Cooney boys win WLT mini meet
5/3/16- Oconomowoc boys tennis wins second league match
5/3/16- Slinger defeats Oconomowoc in offensive showcase
5/2/16- Oconomowoc track and field teams rack up individual wins
5/1/16- Kettle Moraine girls soccer wins tight contest over Oconomowoc
5/1/16- Oconomowoc boys tennis shows depth at at De Pere Invite
4/28/16- In aftermath of Antigo shooting, Oconomowoc High School adding more security for prom events
4/28/16- Oconomowoc Sports Shorts 4/28/16
4/27/16- Oconomowoc soccer wins first conference game
4/26/16- Oconomowoc tennis goes 2-2 at Madison East tournament
4/26/16- Oconomowoc’s Jonah Landowski blows away Stoughton
4/26/16- Cooney softball edges Beaver Dam
4/25/16- Video: Oconomowoc High School time capsule reveal
4/21/16- Oconomowoc High School students have a new way of selecting its prom court
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