UPCOMING EVENTS



School Resumes

Mon, April 6

4th Quarter Begins

Fri, April 10

College Athlete Commitment Day (3 of 3)

Thurs, April 16, 9am

HOSA-FHP Blood Drive

Fri, April 17


The Spongebob Musical (OCPAEC)

Fri. & Sat. April 17 & 18 (7pm), Sun. April 19 (1pm)

Parent Teacher Conferences (Virtual)

Thurs, April 23, 4-6:30pm

A Knight to Remember Dance

Fri. April 24, 6pm

AP Exams

May 4-15

Prom (Italian Community Center)

Sat, May 9, 5-11pm

Check out upcoming OCHS sporting events at Sporting Events Calendar.

Check out OCHS policies and procedures in the OCHS Student and Family Handbook

April Showers Bring May Flowers! 

It is hard to believe we are already approaching the fourth and final quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. As the final quarter begins this Friday, April 10, we are shifting into high gear. While these last few months are busy, they are also incredibly important for our students’ growth and success. 

To help your student finish the year strong, please encourage them to stay on top of their assignments, prepare diligently for upcoming assessments, and keep a close eye on project deadlines. 

Initial details and timelines related to events such as prom and graduation are included in this newsletter. Further details will follow in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to wrap-up the 2025-2026 school year.

The OCHS Administrative Team

CONTACT US:

Attendance Line:

(414) 768-6210, Press 1

Main Office:

(414) 768-6210, Press 3

Student Services:

(414) 768-6106

Ninth Grade Center (NGC):

(414) 570-3840

OCFSD Website

OCHS Class of 2026,

Attention seniors! It’s time to sign up for the senior walk at the elementary schools!  The walk will take place on our last day of school - Thursday, June 11th at 1:00PM. Please sign up using this link!

Midwest Scholastic will be delivering the Oak Creek High School Graduation Cap and Gown orders on April 28th during the lunch periods (11:15 - 1:15). Event will take place by the vending machines in the Main Lobby.

Senior Graduation Ticket orders are being taken at this time. The cost is $10 per ticket until April 10th. After that date, the price will increase to $15 per ticket. Check your emails for more information.

Juniors: Prom isn't until May 9 but if you are interested in being on the prom ballot, please be aware of the requirements:

Juniors elected to prom court:

1. May not have any F’s in the most recent grading period prior to the election.
2. May not have more than 5 unexcused absences and/or tardies during the current school year.
3. May not be suspended out-of-school during the current school year, prior to the election.
4. May not have been in the Discipline Room more than 2 times during the current school year, prior to the election.
5. May not have any athletic code violations during their junior year for prom or senior year for homecoming.
6. One suspension out-of-school or one assignment to the Discipline Room, from the time of the election until the event, will result in removal from court.
7. Any student in violation of the above criteria will have his/her name removed from the court ballot.
8. Students elected to prom Court, in their junior year, will not be eligible to be on Homecoming court during their senior year.

Attendance Updates

Check-in/Check-Out Process: When students check in and out of the office (arriving late to school or leaving early) they use a kiosk system which will time stamp when they arrive and leave. Students arriving late will have a pass printed for them as they go to class.  

Late Arrivals to School: We encourage students to be on time to school on a daily basis. When students are more than 15 minutes late for a class period, they are marked absent for the class. (per school handbook). Students should plan ahead on inclement weather days to account for slower traffic, slippery roads, etc, so they arrive on time to school.  

Reporting Student Absences through the Parent Portal: Parents can report absences for students using the Parent Portal. On the home screen of the parent portal, the Request Absence Button is at the bottom of the page (phone app) and the bottom right if using a computer. We ask that parents still call the Attendance office if you are planning on picking up your student on short notice. Extended and pre-planned absences still need to be approved by completing the Pre-arranged Absence Form (extended medical, vacations, etc).

Illness While at School

If a student becomes ill while at school, the student must receive a pass from his/her teacher for that period and then report to the health room. A log is kept of the student’s visit to the health room. If a student must be excused from school, contact will be made with a parent/guardian for permission to dismiss the student. A parent must arrange transportation and pick up the student in the health room. Transportation home is the responsibility of the parents/guardian.

Early Release Dates

• April 8, 15, 22, 29
• May 6, 13, 20, 27
• June 3

Student Services

AP Exams:

The AP exam ordering deadline was Friday, November 14 for semester 1 and year-long AP courses, and March 13 for semester 2 courses (i.e., AP Macroeconomics). From this point forward:

• Students who drop an AP exam will receive a partial refund to account for the $40 College Board drop fee.
• Students who add an AP exam will be charged the $99 exam fee plus a $40 late fee.

Students wishing to drop or add an exam must fill out this Google Form before any changes can be processed. 

For additional information regarding AP fees, please see this letter that was sent to students and families in September. 

Please contact Ms. Pavlina Tenekejieva (p.tenekejieva@ocfsd.org) with any questions.

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Unified Sports

Join us for our final Unified Sports K-12 Recreation Day of the 25-26 School Year! We will be hosting a Track and Field Event on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM on the Football Field. This is an event for Students with Special Abilities to have the opportunity to come run track, as well as, field events with OCHS Students who are apart of Unified Sports Club. Please complete the sign up form by 4/13/2026 so we can get a headcount for the event. We hope to see you all there! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Madelyn Sonsalla, at m.sonsalla@ocfsd.org.

Before signing up, please note:

One parent/guardian must remain present at all time. 

Soccer Sign Up Form: Unified Sports Soccer Event - Parent Sign Up Form

Mountain Biking

Did you know you could join a mountain biking club team? Root River Youth Cycling Club is a USA Cycling Club open to all students K-12. For students interested in participating in WI NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) we support the school districts of Greendale, Greenfield, Franklin, Whitnall, Oak Creek, St. Francis, Cudahy, or South Milwaukee. Come to our informational meeting on Monday, May 11th at 6:30PM at the Hales Corners Public Library. There, you can learn more about the club, meet the coaches and current athletes, and have the option to "try-it-out" at a mini-practice. Bring along your bike or borrow one of ours for the try-it-out event associated with the meeting. Don't forget a helmet! Learn how to be a better biker, improve your fitness, make friends, and have fun! Learn more by visiting www.rrycc.org or contact info@RootRiverYouthCycling.org for more info.

Fees

Students with outstanding fees:

Please be advised that prompt payment of all school fees is essential for the continued operation of our school and the services and resources to our students.

 Payment can be made:

• Online: Infinite Campus Parent Portal ($2.00 processing fee)
• In Person: Cash, Check or Card at High School M-F 7:15am - 3:30pm

Students with an outstanding balance are not eligible to purchase a parking pass, until all past due fees have been paid.   

Senior students with outstanding fines/fees will not receive their diploma at the graduation ceremony; they will instead receive an invoice indicating the balance owed. Those diplomas will be available after the ceremony weekend, in the high school office, when the outstanding fines/fees have been paid.

Fees that remain outstanding 30 days after graduation will be remitted to the Waukesha County Collections Service. As part of the collection process, Waukesha Collections charges an additional 28% collection fee.

We appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and your cooperation in ensuring that all fees are settled promptly.  

Parking Permits

There are still a limited number of Parking Permits available for purchase.  The cost of the permit for the remainder of the school year is $70.  If you are interested in purchasing a permit, please complete the Parking Permit Form.  Once you complete the form, you can stop by the Main Office to pay for and pick up your permit.  Full Parking Permit Information is available on the school website.

Model UN

The Model United Nations Club recently went to UW-Madison to represent the OCHS as the countries of the United Kingdom, Belize, and Georgia. There were over 650 students who participated from across the state. Out of that large number of students, OCHS had 3 students who won awards for their roles as delegates - Kai Prest, Alison Ayits - Ayam, and Evan Kotowski. They represented the school and the Model UN club well.

Environmental Club

Save the date for Environmental Club's upcoming plant sale! We will have herbs, flowers, veggies, and native plants. The sale will be on Sunday, May 17th, from 10 am to 3 pm in front of the main entrance to the high school. This is a partnership with STRIDES, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a charity of the students' choosing!

Track & Field Fundraiser

The time has come for the 7th annual OCHS Track & Field Mattress Sale. If your mattress is too hard, too soft, or too old we've got the deals for you! On April 19th, from 10am - 4:30pm, the NGC gym will be transformed into a mattress showroom. Let out your inner Goldilocks and try all the samples to find just the right mattress for you! Financing is available and your purchase will be made fresh and delivered to your home. If you bring a referral flier from one of our athletes, they get a prize, so "track" down an athlete and ask them about our sale. A portion of every purchase helps the OCHS Track & Field program fund yearly equipment and travel needs. Thank you for considering us, and see you there!

Peer Tutoring sessions are available most Tuesdays in room 162 and Thursdays in room 165 after school from 2:50pm-3:45pm in the 10-12 building. There are tutors available for English, science, math, social studies, foreign languages, and electives. Students from both the NGC and 10-12 buildings are welcome! Please contact Mr. Dennis Raynor with questions (d.raynor@ocfsd.org).