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December
, 2017
Dear Families-
It was wonderful to see such a nice turnout at our dedication ceremony for the new facilities here at OHS. We are proud of the expanded and updated spaces. Our students and staff have been taking full advantage of the opportunities this beautiful building affords. It will also allow us to continue to comfortably accommodate students as our community grows over the next few years. The building project has been a frequent subject of this monthly note home over the past 18 months. As we are approaching the end two things are abundantly clear. First, the values that went into the design are on full display. A safe and secure entrance, as well as open, inviting, innovative and flexible learning spaces were of high priority. The new building reflects the core values that were at the drawing table during the design phase. Secondly, this project reveals the support that this community shows for its schools. Schools are at the center of strong and vibrant communities. The Oregon community values its children and its schools. We thank you for your investment in the work we do here on behalf of this community.
On behalf of the Oregon High School staff, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. I hope you all are able to enjoy time with family and friends. Enjoy, and know that we are here for you.
Sincerely,
Jim
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OHS Athletics
Click on the Panther for weekly sporting events
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OHS Contacts:
Jim Pliner
W:(608)835-4301
C: (608) 772-5151
Assoc. Principals Kimberly Griffin (A-K)
W: (608) 835-4303 C: (608)695-7217
Dan Rikli (L-Z)
W: (608) 835-4302
C: (608) 852-3448
AD
Mike Carr
W: (608) 835-4335
Counselor:
Missi Hahn (P-Z)
W: (608)835-4367
Alyssa Pon-Franklin (A-G)
W: (608) 835-4366
Janell Thom Schneider (H-O)
W: (608) 835-4370
School Psychologist
Jodi Peters-Schmidt
(608) 835-4369
AODA Counselor:
Theresa Nicholas (608) 835-4471
Attendance:
Pat Multhauf (A-K)
(608) 835-4308
Michelle Lawry (L-Z)
(608) 835-4309
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December 6: Senior Meeting with Midwest Scholastic information will be handed out for ordering graduation items
December 7: OMS/OHS Choirs 7:00 PM PAC
December 12: Midwest Scholastic will be in the commons over the lunch hours to collect graduation orders.
December 14: OHS Orchestras 7:30 PM PAC
December 15 & 16: The Radio Play 7:00 PM PAC featuring A Christmas Carol and Little Women
December 18: OHS Bands 7:30 PM PAC
December 23 - January 1: Winter Break
January 2: Classes Resume
January 15: No School
January 17, 18, 19: Semester Testing
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New STEAM - (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Area opens Semester 2 at OHS
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 The Oregon High School STEAM center is set to open to its full capacity starting 2nd semester of the 2017 - 2018 school year. The vision of this space is an area where students can go to make, collaborate, experiment, develop and prototype ideas and projects within a wide variety of classes and content areas. The area is divided into Collaborative Spaces, an Engineering Prototype area and a Manufacturing Prototype area. Teachers will have the option to bring their classes to the space for a period of time, say a week or 3 days, to allow students access the the technology and machinery necessary to generate a physical, or virtual representation of their solution to a given problem.
Examples of the types of equipment that will be housed in the STEAM center include: Laser Engraving / Cutting, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Mills, 3D Printers, Vinyl Cutting, Metal Fabrication, Wood Fabrication, Plastic Injection Molding, Vacuum Forming, Virtual Reality Software.
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New Art Gallery Opens at OHS
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The OHS Art Gallery officially opened it's doors Thursday Night, November 30th, at the
buildings open house! The show displays the work of OSD Staff, Students, and Alumni and will be up through the month of December. The space is a welcome addition to the school districts goal of "Good and Getting Better". Not only will it showcase the many talents of our students and community, but it will demonstrate the importance of art to the educational process as it develops critical thinking and advance problem solving skills. Stop in and check out the work and keep watching for future up-dates and shows!
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OASIS - Oregon Alternative School
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The mission of OASIS is to ensure all students earn a diploma from OHS, and are fundamentally prepared for life beyond high school, by providing an equitable alternative learning experience responsive to the whole person. Flexibility and individual interest and goals (including post-secondary plans) are integral to our philosophy of teaching and learning. This focus informs how students choose what to learn, how to learn it, how to demonstrate learning proficiency, and earn credit. We believe learning should be student-driven, teacher supported and responsive to a student's life experience. Issues that may be viewed as "peripheral" in a regular school environment are integral to how learning is honored at OASIS. For example, students may earn elective credit for their work experience outside of school. There are a variety of options offered to help students achieve success, and we are always open to the input of students and families. Click here to learn more!
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Junior Conference Kick Off Night
Monday, December 11th at 6:30pm
- in the PAC. We are kicking off Junior Conference season with an important informational night. During this event, we will provide you with all of the information you need to know when thinking about post-secondary options. We will discuss application timelines, financial aid, ACT tests, senior year class options, tips for applying, and more.
Practice ACT
Saturday, January 6th at 8:45am
in the Innovation Center. Sign up at
8th Grade Student and Parent Scheduling Orientation:
Monday, January 22, 6:30-8:30pm Oregon High School PAC. Numerous teachers and students will present interesting options for classes at OHS next year. Course sign up process begins
January 25th.
Post-Secondary Night:
Monday, January 29, 6:30pm.
Come visit with representatives from universities, colleges, tech schools, service organizations, and the military at this post-secondary fair. Get your questions answered about programs offered, admissions requirements, tips for success, portfolio creation, and more. There will be opportunities to attend breakout sessions as well as interact with reps individually. This event is open to all grades, but is strongly recommended for sophomores and juniors. Click here for more information
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Academic and Career Planning
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 Ask your student about using the online Career Cruising program. It is used to build self-awareness, explore options, and create a plan for the next steps to achieve career, school, and life goals. For example, in Health Class, students use Career Cruising to explore Career Clusters, Career Pathways, and set goals. Recently, during the Advisory period, all students used the program to enter their profile information - which can then generate a resume. Career Cruising is just another component of Academic and Career Planning intended to equip students and their families with the tools necessary to make more informed choices about postsecondary education and training as it leads to careers.
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