OHS Student Services Newsletter
MARCH
Important Information from Superintendent Rindo & Director of Nursing Services Christy Deal
The Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) has a comprehensive plan in place to manage potential outbreaks of infectious diseases. As a result of recent developments related to the Coronavirus or COVID-19, the District has brought together a team to update that plan with specifics related to COVID-19. We will be working closely with the Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services. We are also in the process of developing contingency plans for the continuity of learning in the event of significant absences of students or staff due to illness as well as for extended school closures.
Please click below to read an important message from Dr. Rindo and Mrs. Deal.
Junior March Madness
March 3 ACT
ACT Exam Administration Tuesday, March 3 7:20am-12:30pm OHS
On Tuesday, March 3, every junior will take the ACT exam. Students should dress comfortably. Students must bring their ID, several #2 pencils, and an approved calculator. There is no charge for this exam and we will take care of the registration. Students will be dismissed after the last exam finishes at about 12:30pm. Students who want to take the bus home are welcome to work in the library until 2:40pm.
Wisconsin Education Fair- WEF
Wisconsin Education Fair Tuesday, March 10 9:00-11:00am Waukesha North High School
All juniors will attend the Wisconsin Education Fair in Waukesha on Tuesday, March 10 during block B. At the fair, students will have the opportunity to learn more about several post-high school opportunities that exist. Specifically, they can visit with various 2- or 4-year colleges, military recruiters, and specialty schools. We have arranged for transportation, and parents are asked to log into Family Access and click on “Online Forms” on the left tab to complete a
permission slip for this activity. Please note that students are expected to dress in business casual attire for this event.
Junior College and Career Symposium
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2020, 06:00 PM
Oconomowoc High School, East Forest Street, Oconomowoc, WI, USA
College Application Summer Workshops
August 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2020
8:20 AM - 10:35 AM
OHS room 164
The College Application Summer Workshop is an opportunity for rising high school seniors. The workshop will provide information on completing college applications, including the Common Application. Students will also receive advice for meeting application deadlines, completing application essays, and ACT/SAT/AP/IB score reporting.
Sign up through the OASD summer school registration in Family Access beginning March 31, 2020
Students will participate in sessions for their career and personal development led by Milwaukee business leaders and Mount Mary faculty:
- Building Your Personal Brand
- Importance of Sisterhood
- Confidence
- Financial Aid 101
- Finding the Right Fit in a College
- Career Exploration
- Racial Dynamics as a Leader
- Finding Your Authentic Self
- Networking with Young Professionals
The 2020 academy will be held June 22-25. The cost to attend is $150 and includes all meals, lodging, activities and program materials. Financial need scholarships are available.
The participant application for this year's Summer Leadership Academy is now available!
Female students are encouraged to apply by April 1 using the link below.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/MountMaryUniversity1/_2020SummerLeadershipAcademyApplicationForm
Free College Planning Workshop
During the College Planning Strategies Workshops, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to plan and pay for college, learning how academics, admissions and financial strategies work together to help save you money and avoid excessive student debt.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Plan for what to expect when transitioning from high school to college from a college planning advisor.
- Uncover why published costs may not be as important as you think.
- Learn tips about the FAFSA and its importance to you.
- Gain insights on cost of attendance, out of pocket expenses, and your expected family contribution.
Register on www.thrivent.com/student-resources to gain access to these tools and more!
The transition from Thrivent Student Resources website to www.thrivent.com/student-resources is nearly complete. Here is an update on the tools:
- Scholarship Search Tool: currently live
- College Savings Estimator Tool: currently live
- College Search & Cost Comparison Tool: currently live
- Career Assessment Tool: Will be live by end of January.
Call Tracy Haas at 262-567-2940 or email Tracy.haas@thrivent.com to RSVP.
Thursday, Mar 26, 2020, 06:30 PM
Waukesha State Bank, 1227 Corporate Center Drive, Oconomowoc, WI, USA
Scholarships
Scholarships have begun to be added to our scholarship grid and our website for our Class of 2020. See all of the info below on how to access this information. Make sure you are following our Scholarship Twitter for updates!
OHS WEBSITE: https://www.oasd.k12.wi.us/page.cfm?p=8074
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:
OHS Student Services @OCONSCHOLARSHIP
Here is a list of local scholarships just for OHS Seniors!!!!
Chuck Petersen Memorial Scholarship due 3/9
Lila Draper Burton Scholarship due 3/16
The Jon Derynda Scholarship: due 3/30
Meadow View STAR Scholarship: due 4/1
The Ed McGovern Hope Scholarship due 4/3
James Schmitz Rotary Scholarship: due 4/3
Imagine a Day, Courtney Bella Foundation Scholarship due 4/3
Jim D. Schneider Scholarship: Technical College: due 4/10
Georgie Krenz "Born to Teach" Scholarship: due 4/15
Check all of these out on the scholarship blog and in Student Services!!!
The Team
Admin Assistant
262-560-3115
Krissy Zimmer
Registrar
262-560-3130
Scott Bakkum
School Counselor
A-D (9-10)
A-Fe (11-12)
262-560-3123
Angela Fisher
School Counselor
E-Ka (9-10)
Fi-Kr (11-12)
262-560-3125
Susan Verhagegen
School Counselor
Ke-O (9-10)
Ks-Ro (11-12)
262-560-3122
Lauren Black
School Counselor
P-Th (9-10)
Ru-Z (11-12)
262-560-3124
Carrie Schultz
School Counselor
Ti-Z (9-10)
IB/GT Coordinator
262-560-3282
Erica Lannan
School Social Worker
262-560-3128
lannane@oasd.org
Brianne Decker
School Psychologist
262-560-3126