Welcome Back Oshkosh North Students and Families!
As quickly as we entered into summer, we are now transitioning back-to-school. A new school year is filled with excitement, anticipation, and a few nerves. These feelings are 100% normal. We are here to help with any questions or concerns you have. Please feel free to reach out if there is anything we can help you with!
At North, we have had a few changes within our administration. Our new Principal is Michelle Last and finalizing our new Assistant Principal. AP Umentum will be the administrator for 9th and 11th grade students and our new AP will be the administrator for the 10th and 12th grade students. We also will have the Spartan RISE which is a suspension referral program. Spartan RISE is our version of the Phoenix RISE program which was housed at Vel Phillips Middle School. This program will be led by Dean of Students Mrs. Speidel, Ms. King (social worker), and Ms. Summers (supervisory assistant).
At North, we have been busy preparing for the return of students and staff. Some major changes for this school year include the addition of the secure entrance at Door 1, hydroponics stations, and updates in the auditorium. We also have been busy cleaning, painting, and sprucing up the building. A huge thank you to our custodial staff for working so hard!
I hope this summer break was filled with rest, rejuvenation, and lots of memories. We are looking forward to the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Flexibility, adaptability, and perseverance will continue to be the keys to success this year. The one predictable thing is that all staff are ready and willing to help support each student. What we need from students is for all students to be willing to ask for help and do their best each day. This includes their showing Spartan Pride and being Spartan Strong.
As we prepare for the fall and to welcome all students and families, there are few dates to be aware of:
-Central Registration will be held at North on August 8th from 7:30am-7:30pm. You only need to attend if you did not already register your child for the 2023-2024 school year.
-Schedules will not be ready until August 14th, 2023. You will receive an email on August 14th with the most up-to-date schedule. Please be patient as we finalize schedules. Schedule changes will not be taking place this year unless there is an extenuating circumstance. If they need a schedule change, in accordance with OASD board policy, students cannot drop a class to add a different class unless there is an error, valid medical reason, or extenuating circumstance. If your students meet the error, medical reason, or extenuating circumstance category, they can contact their grade level counselor below.
-School pictures/ ID / Yearbook pictures will be held on August 30 & 31, students will also be able to pick up their new chromebooks in the media center during this time, please make sure to bring your student ID with you. Picture retake day is October 5th.
-Open house is August 30th from 4:30-6:30PM at Oshkosh North High School. You will be able to meet your teachers, walk your schedule, and connect with friends.
9th grade- Mrs. Andrea Holdorf- andrea.holdorf@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
10th grade- Mrs. Kaitlin Stindt- katilin.stindt@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
11th grade- Mrs. Lisa Plonsky- lisa.plonsky@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
12th grade- Mrs. Erickson- sarah.erickson@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
School Year Items
We want each child to be successful at Oshkosh North. In order to be successful it starts with being present and engaged in the classroom. Please help your child be successful by having them here consistently and stressing the importance of being on time each hour. All students receive 10 days in a calendar year to be excused for any reason. Attendance Number: (920) 424-0288. Please call this number for all absences, appointments or attendance issues.
1. Beginning September 1, 2023, middle and high school students must have a new GO Transit Student Bus Pass (printed bus pass with photo ID) for the 2023-2024 school year. GO Transit will be at Oshkosh North in person on August 8th for Central Registration and August 30th for North Open House. If you want to take care of this before school starts Middle/high school students must complete the GO Transit Bus Pass Form:
-STEP 1: Fill out the form. (If a student is under the age of 18, the form will need to be signed by a parent or legal guardian.) The form is available online and forms are also available at the GO Transit Offices.
-STEP 2: Return the form to a GO Transit Office. (Form will be verified by GO Transit. GO Transit will take a photo of the student for ID. ID will be printed and given to students.)
-Office Locations and Hours for Student ID Processing:
-Dempsey Trail Office (926 Dempsey Trail): Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
-Downtown Transit Center Office (110 Pearl Ave): Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
2. Our Daily Schedule now runs from 8:10am-3:36pm. Zero Hour will begin at 7:15am. All students will report to their first-hour class on September 1st. Zero Hour Students will report to their Zero Hour class. During first hour they will receive an up-to-date schedule. All students will also be welcomed by Administration and go over new procedures to North and other information throughout the day.
3. Door 1 is now our Main Entrance during the school day. All students and visitors arriving during the school day must go to Door 1 to be buzzed in. *Before school and returning from lunch, students may enter through Door 1 and Door 7*. All visitors will need to present a valid photo ID and fill out the Visitor Check-In Form
4. We believe that students need to be ready to learn and that includes having breakfast. Breakfast will be available from 7:10 am - 8:05am. All students are welcome to breakfast at school during this time. All students are welcome to free breakfast regardless of economic status. We still encourage families to complete the free and reduced application for benefits such as reduced CAPP fees and athletic fees. Free/Reduced Application
5. The building is expected to be cleared out by 3:50 pm, unless students are working with a teacher or coach. Students must be supervised. Please plan accordingly. Know the bus schedules and have a planned place to drop off and pick up.
6. All students will have an open campus lunch hour. Lunch will be 35 minutes, which is not a lot of time. If students abuse this open campus privilege it will be revoked.
7. If students choose to leave the building during the school day and are unexcused to do so, they will not be allowed back in the building for that day. This will count as an unexcused absence.
8. After school, doors will remain locked. Please plan accordingly.
9. Starting this school year, North will be piloting a version of the RISE Program which was very successful this past year at Vel Phillips Middle School. The Spartan RISE Program provides an alternative to traditional suspension options when addressing student discipline issues. Spartan RISE leverages best practices from multiple disciplines in order to build respect and responsibility, integrity, safety, and engagement in our students while establishing a sense of
belonging to our school community. Building these skills and a sense of belonging works to change student behavior in meaningful ways and affect long-term growth. For more information on the Spartan RISE program, please visit the Student Manual by scanning the QR Code to the right.
We look forward to a great school year. Thank you in advance for your support in communicating these changes to your student. As always, if you have questions please feel free to contact North at 920-424-7000. #spartanpride
