I can't believe I am about to finish my first year as the Principal of the ALC and Owatonna Online! It has gone fast, and I am already planning for next year. I have been so impressed with the students and parents at both the ALC and Owatonna Online. I truly have great students that work hard. As we head into our last quarter, I want to ensure my students finish strong and reach their goals. Please make sure you are checking your emails daily for updates regarding field trips, graduation, credits earned, and community service activities coming up. This last quarter will be busy, and we want to keep everyone informed. If you still need to do so, please ensure you are signing up for time slots to select your electives. This is important for our scheduling next year. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the school.

Jamie Bates

jbates1@isd761.org

507-444-8000

We have several events coming up that would be beneficial for students to attend for either exploration or career awareness.

Made In Owatonna Day- April 19th

Connecting Students with professionals in Business, Management and Administration offering engaging site tours and presentations.

Link for students to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdINAgtYCaSWueBmcqNdzv4OPRr54d5oNT0CI7z7aP5-i7DPg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Daikin will be bringing a trailer to the OHS campus on April 21st.

This trailer is 83' ft long by 24' wide.

The trailer will have samples of the product they produce along with video footage on the trailer. There will be representatives from Dakin from a wide range of positions to answer any questions.

Check out the promo video: https://daikinapplied.wistia.com/medias/wacetih52d

May 3rd - Job Expo in OHS GYM from 11-2:30

Employers will be offering summer work opportunities, internships as well as FT employment for those students looking to enter the workforce after graduation.

PROM GUIDELINES

The Owatonna High School Prom is Saturday, April 29th...Please read below so you are able to attend!

Eligibility:

Per the OHS Student Handbook, all students who are planning to participate in prom MUST be a student in good standing. A student in good standing means:

• All fees are paid. Check your Campus Portal under "Fees" to see if you have any fees. If you have a fee to pay, please see Megan in the main office (we need an exact change OR a check made out to OHS - we cannot make a change and we do not have the capability to take a debit/credit card).

• No more than 7 unexcused absences by the date of the snow week dance, and/or prom. Check your Student Campus Portal attendance.

• Not be serving any in or out-of-school suspension or exclusion during the scheduled event.

• Not have a record of repeated behavioral violations. Such a record may result in a loss of participation as determined by school administration.

• Have completed all assigned detention time.

If you are not sure where you stand with any of the above things and are interested in participating in snow prom, please email Melina Caballero at mcaballero2@isd761.org to check and see if you are eligible to attend. Those that think attendance may be an issue need to reach out asap (prom - by March 3) to discuss this and what options you may have in order to be eligible to attend.

Guest/Date:

If you are approved to attend prom and would like to bring a guest from outside of OHS, ALC, or Owatonna Online you will need to complete the guest form along with a photo ID of your guest and turn it to Mrs. DeWitz in the OHS main office by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 26th. No guest forms will be accepted after this date. Here is the guest form. Guests must be at least a junior in high school and cannot be older than 20.

Student ID:

Also, just a reminder that all students who are attending an OHS dance (prom) must have a school issued student ID with them to check in the night of the dance. If you need a student ID, please email Mrs. Rosenau at mrosenau@isd761.org to request one. Once she has it printed, she will email you back to let you know it is ready to be picked up in the office. Do NOT wait until the last minute to request this.

If you have questions about your cap and gown or missed the date to order your Graduation attire, please contact Paul Moe, Jostens sales rep from Owatonna

paul.moe@jostens.com or text 507-282-5373.

Owatonna Official Ring Order Form

We are excited to announce that Commencement for the Owatonna High School, ALC, and Owatonna Online Class of 2023 will be FRIDAY, JUNE 2nd at 7:00 pm on the OHS Football Field! (Rain Date: Sunday, June 4th at 7 pm)

I wanted to include in the newsletter the Crisis Response for Southeast Minnesota. It is important to remember that help is just a phone call away!

The crisis response inspires hope in adults, children, youth, and their families by delivering compassionate, person-centered, recovery-based mental health support during a crisis. Please do not hesitate to use this as a resource.

1-844-274-7472

February 1 will start Black History Month. Students will have the opportunity to create projects to share and display at the ALC campus to recognize and honor the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. More information will be available soon.

Students - We email you information often, so please access your email daily! All students have school email accounts and will need to log in daily. Students can do this by doing the following:

Go to gmail.com

Sign in using the following information:

USERNAME: first initial, last name @isd761.org **example: jdoe@isd761.org

PASSWORD: Same as it has always been. Typically your lunch number.