Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
November 26th, 2018
Welcome Message
What an exciting month for the Odyssey Academy. The Governance Board approved our logo, motto, contract, and parent/student handbook. Next month, the Ripon Area School Board will approve this contract and handbook which will officially establish us a 4K-12 school in Wisconsin.
Thank you to our parents and community members serving on our Governance Board and School Board. Congratulations to our staff for making this truly unique model of education available to families across the state. We look forward to serving parents interested in having a high degree of control over the selection of curriculum materials for each of their child(ren) and also financial support for the purchase of those materials.
Please add the important open enrollment and registration dates below to your calendar so you are ready to apply once the application window opens.
Stay connected as we ready Odyssey Academy to open for the 2019-2020 school year.
Dr. Mary Whitrock
Superintendent of Schools
Enrollment Process & Timeline for Odyssey Academy
Enrollment Timeline: 2019-2020 School Year:
Students Currently Enrolled in Ripon Area School District (Non-Resident & Resident)
Monday, February 4, 2019: Students currently enrolled in the RASD must complete the “Odyssey Academy Transfer Application” located on the district website.
Friday, March 1, 2019: Families will be notified of the transfer application decision.
New Students to the Ripon Area School District (Resident)
Monday, February 4, 2019: Students in the RASD attendance area must complete the RASD Approved Student Enrollment Information Form on the district website.
Friday, March 1, 2019: Families will be notified of the transfer application decision.
New Students to the Ripon Area School District (Non-Resident)
Monday, February 4, 2019: The Wisconsin Regular Open Enrollment application period begins. To apply complete the online application on the DPI website.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019: The Wisconsin Regular Open Enrollment application period closes at 4:00 PM. All applications must be submitted prior to 4:00 PM.
Official Logo
Empower - Individualize - Innovate - Succeed
... is the motto that the Governance Board approved at the last meeting. These four words align with the mission of Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning and will serve our students in the near future.
Odyssey Academy Planning Coordinator - Rebecca Miller
For the past eighteen years, I have been in the field of education. My background includes a degree in Elementary Education from UW- Madison and a Masters Degree in Administrative Leadership from UW-Milwaukee where I earned my Principal and Curriculum & Instruction licenses. I have taught in both traditional brick and mortar classrooms and online instruction. My passion for online education was sparked by teaching online through CESA #2 and being a virtual student myself. The flexibility and individualization of learning that virtual education offers students and teachers are a couple of it's many benefits.
My family and I reside in Mukwonago, WI. Craig and I have been married for seventeen years and have three children, Avalyn-13, Isaac- 10 and Olivia- 8. They all keep us very busy!
I am looking forward to creating successful partnerships with the colleagues, students and families that Odyssey will impact in the near future. It is my sincere hope that this learning community will create many influential and lasting relationships.
I am thankful for the opportunity to serve in this role and welcome your ideas and comments at any time.
Your partner in education,
Rebecca Miller
Governance Board Updates
What are we working on?
- Technology Service & Support
- Academic Planning Information
- Course Offerings
- Approved Curriculum
- Academic Calendar
- Website
- Marketing