Celebrating the Arts at OCFSD | |
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OCHS Gallery Night
More than 400 pieces of artwork created by the talented students of Oak Creek High School were on display at Winter Gallery Night on January 13, 2022.
The artworks displayed a variety of 2-D materials such as oil paint, drawing materials, watercolor, digital photography, and animation. 3-D works included clay, metal sculptures, plaster, and mixed media/found objects.
Each OCHS art student submitted at least one artwork along with a written artist statement that explained the concept of their work, and the creative process and construction of the project.
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Festival of Bands
Over 900 Oak Creek-Franklin musicians in grades 5-12 performed at the 16th annual Festival of Bands on January 15, 2022. Each year, Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa is played by all of the students together as one! A digital download of the 2022 OCFSD Festival of Bands concert is available for purchase HERE.
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OCHS Choir Concert
Oak Creek High School choir students took the stage at the Performing Arts & Education Center on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Performances included Chorale, Les Chevaliers, Knight Singers/Chamber Choir, Ladies Knight, and Knight Club.
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OCHS Theatre Presents...
OCHS Theatre presents Dean O'Carrol's Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone. Show dates are Saturday, February 19 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, February 20 at 1:00 pm in the Oak Creek Performing Arts & Education Center.
Visit www.ochstheatre.com to get your tickets now!
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FREE Developmental Screenings
OCFSD is offering a free developmental screening for any child between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years old (not currently attending school) living in the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District boundaries. The screening will take place on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Oak Creek Salvation Army. Registration for this screening is required by February 10.
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To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mrs. Rushing's 2nd grade class shared their dreams for the future! | |
Oh what fun! Carollton students enjoyed recess in a winter wonderland! | |
Culinary Arts students get creative during the special OCHS edition of "Chopped." The secret ingredient was carrots. | |
It’s time to start thinking about summer! K-8 Summer school course requests will be accepted March 7-27 for students entering grades K-8 for the 22-23 school year. All course requests are online using your Infinite Campus parent portal account. Please visit ocfsd.org/summer for more information. | |  |
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K-8 Summer School
- June 20 - July 22, Monday - Friday
- No classes July 4
- Grades K-3: Forest Ridge (7:45 - 11:45 am)
- Grades 4-8: East Middle School (8:15 am - 12:15 pm)
High School Summer School
- June 20 - July 29, Monday - Thursday
- No classes July 4
- 9th Grade Center & Oak Creek High School 10-12 Building
- High school summer is primarily remedial. Students should see their school counselor for more information.
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4K & 5K Enrollment
Save the dates! The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District is so excited to welcome the next class of future Knights! Enrollment week for the District’s 4K & 5K programs will take place Monday, March 14 - Wednesday, March 16.
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Oak Creek Community Education & Recreation | |
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Oak Creek Community Education & Recreation Winter & Spring programming offers variety through the ages.
Our youngest learners are encouraged to register for Little Tykes enrichment programming such as Wee Cook, and Toddlers & Tools. Those with an interest in sports may consider our sports clinics for basketball, soccer, and t-ball or tumbling.
Parents may be interested in our English Language classes or Parenting Using Love & Logic. The Community Seed Swap & Garden Fair is a free “family-friendly” event being held Saturday, January 29 from 10:00 am -1:00 pm at East Middle School.
Families needing child care on inservice, non-school days, and spring break are encouraged to register for School Days Out. This program is for children grades K-8 and is held at Forest Ridge Elementary. Pre-registration is required.
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Those of us working on a new years resolution of better health and wellness may consider joining one of the many sports and wellness offerings including Line Dance Fitness, Tone & Tighten, Belly Dancing, Adult Yoga, Cardio Combat, Pound, or our newest addition Stepping Out with Shardae’ an extreme hip hop step aerobics class.
For the most current information check us out online!
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West Cares Pantry
Since the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, the staff and families at West Middle School have been stocking the shelves of their very own West Cares pantry, a place where families can come and take essential items they may need.
The "give what you can and take what you need" pantry is open 24 hours a day and is located near the main entrance of West Middle School (8401 S. 13th Street). The pantry is open to anyone who may be in need of food, toiletries, or clothing. If you are looking to donate, toiletries are most needed at this time. Monetary donations are also accepted at www.classmunity.com/ocfsd.
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"Six Appeal" A Cappella Band Takes the OCPAEC Stage on April 9 | |
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The incredible, internationally award-winning voices of Six Appeal will wrap up the inaugural season of the Oak Creek Performing Arts & Educational Center!
Six Appeal, featuring special guests: OCHS A Cappella Choir
Sat., Apr. 9, 2022 at 7 p.m.
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Awarded the prestigious a cappella title as National Harmony Sweepstakes Champions in 2012, followed by winning the world’s largest a cappella competition in Moscow, Russia in 2018, Six Appeal is an incredible collection of talented performers singing a diverse songbook of today’s hits and yesterday’s classics. This event is sponsored in part by Tracy Ryba in honor of Alexis.
The OCPAEC is a 1,000 seat, multi-purpose facility designed to serve the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District and the surrounding community by offering a modern performance space that will showcase student performances, offer educational opportunities for student interns - including hands-on production for live events, marketing, and public relations opportunities and venue management experience- provide rental options and spotlight world-renowned entertainment.
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2022-23 performing arts advisory committee. The OCPAAC is a committed group of volunteers dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts within our schools and community. Members help select entertainment for the performing arts series, oversee fundraising efforts, assist with the promotion and marketing of events, and build community awareness through arts programs and performances that enrich the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District and the surrounding communities. Learn more at oakcreekpaec.com/opportunities
The Oak Creek Performing Arts & Education Center is located east of Oak Creek High School at 340 E. Puetz Road in Oak Creek, WI 53154. Visit the OCPAEC website for additional information about the facility and to learn about rental opportunities.
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Support Staff Openings
OCFSD has support staff openings. Please click HERE to view the job descriptions for current support staff openings. For questions, please contact Sonia Lopez at 414-768-6159 or [email protected].
To apply, visit https://wecan.waspa.org/
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