Welcome Back Oshkosh North Students and Families!
As we swiftly move from the warmth of summer into the back-to-school season, we embrace the excitement and anticipation of a new school year. It's perfectly normal to feel a mix of emotions, including a bit of nervousness. Remember, we're here for you! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help in any way we can!
At North, we have had a change within our administration. AP Umentum has transitioned to the principal at Tipler Middle School. We are currently in the process of finding his replacement.
At North, we have been busy preparing for the return of students and staff. We have added some fantastic wraps to door 1, our main entrance for the building. We have new carpeting on the second floor hallways. 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 2024-2025 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 7th from 7:30am-7:30pm. You only need to attend if you did not already register your child for the 2024-2025 school year.
-Schedules will not be ready until mid August 2024. You will receive an email in mid August 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 28 & 30. If students get their picture taken on August 28th they would be able to pick up their chromebooks in the media center during this time, please make sure to bring your student ID with you. Chromebook pick-up is only available on August 28th. Picture retake day is October 3th. Staff are excited to meet the students, however, they will not be available at this time as they are preparing for open house, August 29th.
-Open house is August 29th 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. Erickson- sarah.erickson@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
10th grade- Ms. Zimmerman (email to come)
11th grade-Mrs. Kaitlin Stindt- katilin.stindt@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
12th grade- Mrs. Lisa Plonsky- lisa.plonsky@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. Middle and high school students must have a GO Transit Student Bus Pass (printed bus pass with photo ID) for the 2024-2025 school year. GO Transit will be at Oshkosh North in person on August 7th for Central Registration and August 29th 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. The Daily Schedule runs from 8:10am-3:36pm. Zero Hour will begin at 7:15am. All students will report to their first-hour class on September 3rd. Zero Hour Students will report to their Zero Hour class. During first hour they will pull up their up-to-date schedule from IC. All students will also be welcomed by Administration and go over new procedures to North and other information throughout the day.
3. Students will be expected to carry their student ID with them at all times while at school. They will need their ID’s in order to scan to enter the building if they come late or from an appointment. They will also use them for various other reasons while at school. They will also need their ID’s in order to attend sporting events.
4. Door 1 is 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.
5. 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
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. After school, doors will remain locked. Please plan accordingly.
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
