February, 2018
 

Dear Families- 
It has been and productive month at OHS. We held our first Capstone Review Day for a pilot group of seniors, we hosted scheduling/orientation night for our incoming freshman class, and we held our 2nd annual Post-Secondary Planning Night. We also took 3,600 grades to transcript this week from first semester. I am grateful for the efforts of our committed staff who work diligently to meet the needs of each and every student at OHS. We are fortunate to have a great team here at OHS. 

As continue deeper into second semester I would like to highlight one key component to success here and beyond. Research shows that attendance is an important factor in student achievement. The effects of lost days of instruction accumulate one absence at a time. The flu, family emergencies and medical issues aside, the commitment to attending regularly is strongly correlated with higher achievement. When your child is struggling to attend it can be symptomatic of other issues. While we closely monitor progress, please reach out to our student services staff (linked below) or the administrative team when you have concerns.

Enjoy the snow today. Spring is coming!

Sincerely,
Jim  


OHS Contacts:
Principal
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

Director of Athletic
W: (608) 835-4335

Counselors:
Missi Hahn (P-Z)
W: (608)835-4367

W: (608) 835-4366

W: (608) 835-4370

School Psychologist
 (608) 835-4369

AODA Counselor:
Theresa Nicholas (608) 835-4471

Attendance:
  (608) 835-4308

Michelle Lawry (L-Z)
(608) 835-4309

Quick Links





After School Study

OHS Athletics
Click on the Panther for weekly sporting events 
 

Important Dates:
February  26: Professional Development Day- No School 

February 27: Grade 11 ACT Testing (No School for 9, 10, 12 Grades)

March 13 and 15: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

March 26 - March 30: Spring Break 

OHS Drama
The OHS Drama Department presents William Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.
Tickets are available at the door.  $10 for adults (18+) and $8 for students and seniors
  • Thursday February 22nd at 7pm (understudy performance) 
  • Friday February 23rd at 9am (school performance) and 7pm 
  • Saturday February 24th at 1pm and 7pm. 
  • NO SUNDAY MATINEE

School to Career Program
Career Goals + Related Coursework + Paid Work Experience
 
The School to Career Program at Oregon High School is designed to allow students to learn about and gain experience in a career field of their interest by combining the student's career goals/plans, taking coursework related to that career goal/plan and working in their career goal/plan field.
 
Students (Juniors and Seniors) who participate in School to Career:
  • Have a High School experience that connects what they are doing at OHS with what they plan to do in the future
  • Gain valuable experiences including critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation skills
  • Earn credit towards graduation for working
  • Work during the school day
  • Earn a state certification to add to their college application(s) and resume
 For more information, please contact Greg Granberg, School to Careers Coordinator, at gfgranberg@oregonsd.net or 608-835-4427.
 
Additionally, if you are interested specifically in Youth Apprenticeship or working in one of the following career areas please attend one of the informational nights on this flier.
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Finance
  • Health Science
  • Hospitality
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing
  • Manufacturing
Take College Courses While in High School
(Formerly Youth Options and Course Options)
 
The new forms are now available for students to take a college course at a UW System school, Wisconsin private non-profit college (such as Edgewood), and Wisconsin Technical College System.  In the past this was possible through the Youth Options program and the Course Option program.  Starting  there will be two different programs based on the college or university your student would like to take a course at.  The two programs are called Early College Credit Program and Start College Now.  Read more...
 
From Student Services: 
Junior Families, all students should have received an   individual junior conference date and time to meet with their assigned counselor.  Parents/Guardians are not required to attend but are welcome.  A reminder email will be sent out about a week prior to the scheduled appointment.  If you are unable to keep the original appointment, please contact Ms. Andrea Kannal to reschedule at 835-1305 or axk2@oregonsd.net

Doorway to College ACT Test Prep
Room 1003
Feb. 12, 2018
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Read more... 

OHS First Semester Tutoring Update
The transition between 1st and 2nd semester presents a mid-year opportunity to take stock in the OHS tutoring program.
 
Peer Tutoring : We have amazing students at OHS who advocate for themselves and are willing to help one another as learners. During first semester 44 peer tutoring partnerships hummed along and led to deeper understandings - both about course content and about the experiences that come from offering and from receiving support from a peer. Despite schedule changes, many students choose to continue their tutoring partnerships during 2nd semester.
 
Kindergarten-Grade 8 Tutoring: During first semester, 16 OHS students spent part of their school day supporting learners in schools throughout the OSD. In total, these kind, skillful, committed Panthers logged 812 hours as they encouraged younger learners to continue to grow as readers, writers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers - a winning combination!
 
Please direct inquiries to OHS Tutor Coordinator, Andrea Anderson at 835-1356 or amanderson@oregonsd.net .
 
Capstone Review Day
At the end of the first semester, students in the Senior Seminar course completed their Capstone Review. This celebration was a time for students to share their story including who they are, where they are going after high school, and their plan to get there. Students also celebrated their learning in the Oregon School District by showcasing several school related assignments or projects along with their reflection on the learning that took place. The reflections also shared how completing the project has impacted their growth as a learner. In addition, we are proud that all students shared and reflected on their 40+ hours of community service. On the Capstone Review Day, students presented their career portfolios to a community member and a staff member. The event was a great success! We're excited to continue to guide and support students as they navigate their post-secondary plans and the Capstone Review
day will again be held at the end of second semester.

Class of 2018 Graduation Information
Graduation Information:

If you have not ordered you graduation items you can do so here Midwest Scholastic

Honors Night: May 16, 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00PM

Graduation: June 10, 2018 1:00 PM

OHS 2017-18 Theory of Action
When all OHS staff build positive relationships with our students and collaborate purposefully to:
  • design engaging tasks that require critical thinking, reading, writing and problem solving;
  • give students ample opportunities, support and feedback;
  • measure and reflect on students' work; and
  • adjust plans and actions based on evidence of students' learning
Then all students will show growth as critical thinkers, readers, writers and problem solvers - skills for success at OHS and in future endeavors (college, career, and community).