UPCOMING EVENTS



WSMA District Solo & Ensemble

Sat, March 7, 8am-4pm

ACT Testing

Tues, March 10

Student Directed One Act Performance

Fri, March 13, 7pm

No School - Staff Only

Fri, March 13

Student Directed One Act Performance (Little Theater)

Sat, March 14, 12pm

OCHS Choirs Cabaret (OCPAEC)

Sat, March 14, 7pm

OCHS Spring Jazz Knight (OCPAEC)

Tues, March 17, 7pm

Spring Band Concerts (OCPAEC)

Sat, March 21, 6pm

Junior Reality Day (10/12 Main Gym)

Weds, March 25

Spring Break

March 30 - April 3

School Resumes

Mon, April 6

4th Quarter Begins

Fri, April 10



Check out upcoming OCHS sporting events at Sporting Events Calendar.

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

Dear Oak Creek High School Families,   

Welcome to March Madness! We have several important academic updates to share as we move into the spring semester. 

2026-2027 Course Selections

Students have officially completed their course selections for the upcoming year. Thank you for partnering with your student(s) to review graduation requirements and explore elective options. Our administrative team uses this data to build the master schedule. Finalized student schedule will be released via Infinite Campus in late August. 

State Standardized Test Preparation

Students are actively engaging in IXL review sessions every Monday and Wednesday during GO Time. These prep activities are also accessible for additional practice. For specific testing dates, schedules, and more details on how you can support your child(ren), please refer to the informational letter emailed to families last week. You will also find additional details later in this newsletter.

Thank you for your continued partnership. 

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,

Midwest Scholastic will be delivering the Oak Creek High School Graduation Cap and Gown orders on April 14th 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.

March is Standardized Testing Month for the ACT, PreACT, and the Forward (Social Studies) tests.  Standardized Tests are a state and federal requirement.  These assessments measure the knowledge and skills students should have for their grade-level.  Students’ performance on the assessment will not affect their grades. Please encourage your child to do the best they can. The results of these tests will be used to help school staff make determinations regarding curriculum, placement, and services to best support students.

Students have been preparing for these assessments during GO Time for the past month by using IXL twice a week to build skills that are aligned with past standardized test performance.   IXL is a resource that students can access at home as well.  Please review the Just a Click Away! PreACT, Forward and ACT Resources and Tips presentation, for more information about each of the tests as well as resources for test preparation. 

ACT Day - March 10, 2026

• This is a FULL school day for ALL students
• Morning: 
• Grade 9 & 10 - PreACT/Forward Prep in the morning
• Grade 11 - ACT Test in the morning
• Grade 12 - Senior Sessions in the morning
• Afternoon
• FLEX Sessions for ALL students to work with teachers

PreACT/Forward  Day - March 24, 2026

• This is a FULL school day for Grades 9 & 10
• Morning: 
• Grade 9 & 10 - PreACT Test
• Lunch & Activity Break
• Afternoon
• Grade 10 -Forward (Social Studies) Test
• Grade 9 - FLEX Sessions for students to work with teachers
• Grade 11 & 12 students will have asynchronous work posted in Google Classroom
• AP Teachers will run optional AP Exam review sessions in the afternoon.

Look for emails to be sent out 1-2 weeks before each exam with specific details by grade level.  Students with significant growth over last year's scores will be recognized this Spring.

OC Virtual students will also be testing in person on these dates in regular testing rooms. OC Virtual students should plan on leaving campus upon completion of testing.   Separate emails will be sent with more specific information for OC Virtual students.

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

• March 4, 18, 25
• April 8, 15, 22, 29
• May 6, 13, 20, 27
• June 3

***Click HERE to view the Spring Testing Schedule***

Student Services

AP Exams:

The AP exam ordering deadline was Friday, November 14 for semester 1 and year-long AP courses. 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. 

***AP Macroeconomics only: AP Macroeconomics is a second-semester-only course. The College Board ordering deadline is March 13, 2026. AP Macro fees must be paid in Infinite Campus no later than March 13th at 3:00 pm. Any students with unpaid fees by then will be dropped from the exam. Adding or dropping the exam after this ordering deadline will result in late fees outlined above.

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. 

***Click HERE to open the below image as a PDF to click on any links!***

Unified Sports

Join us for our next Unified Sports K-12 Recreation Day! We will be hosting a Soccer Event on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the OCHS Football Field. This event is for Students with Special Abilities to come and play soccer with OCHS Students who are part of the Unified Sports Club. Click here to sign up! 

Please complete the sign-up form by 4/13/26 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. 

National Honor Society (NHS) Application Information 

NHS invitations and applications for eligible 10th and 11th grade students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will be sent via email and through Infinite Campus messenger. Parents will receive an email as well. This information will be sent out the week of March 2nd. If interested in applying, the NHS application will include the following:

1. Cover Page with Character Question  
2. Unofficial OCHS Transcript
3. Printout of Volunteer Hours (from Vector Pathways)
4. Printout of Activities involved in at OCHS (Activities Transcript)
5. Academic Plan for classes taken at OCHS (Course Plan Report)
6. 200-350 word typed response (2 questions)
7. Optional: Additional Information

If students choose to apply for the National Honor Society, applications will be due by March 27th. Applications will be reviewed by our faculty council and students will be notified of their application status via email in early May. The National Honor Society induction ceremony will be held on May 26th. Any questions can be directed to Ms. Dassow or Ms. Krause.

Fees

Mid February Second semester elective class fees will be added to your students IC, these fees are due by March 15th, 2026. Fees can be paid online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please note there is a small convenience fee. Or payments can be made by cash or check at the High School Office 7:15-3:15. Any questions please contact the High School Business Office at 414-768-6210. Thank you 

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.

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!

Peer Tutoring sessions are available most Tuesdays in room 162 and most 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).