UPCOMING EVENTS

No School for Students:

Fri, Nov 1

Staff only

OCHS Theatre Play Performance:

Fri & Sat, November 1 & 2, 7:00pm

Sun, November 3, 1:00pm

OCPAEC

2nd Quarter Begins:

Thurs, Nov 7

WMS/EMS/HS Festival of Choirs:

Thurs, November 7, 5:45 & 7:30pm

OCPAEC

Oak Creek a Cappella Party Workshop:

Sat, November 9, workshop all day

Concert at 7:00pm

OCPAEC

Veterans Day Assembly:

Mon, November 11, 7:30am

OCPAEC

National Letter of Intent Signing Day for Seniors:

Wed, November 13, 9:00-9:40am

10-12 gym

HOSA-FHP Blood Drive:

Fri, November 15, 7:30am-1:20pm

10-12 Auxiliary Gym

CTE Interview Summit:

Thur, November 21, 7:15am-12:00pm

OCPAEC

Thanksgiving Holiday- No School:

Wed-Fri, November 27-29

No School for Students:

Mon, December 2

Staff Inservice

Parent Teacher Conferences- Virtual:

Thur, December 5, 4:00-6:30pm

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 Parents/Guardians,

As the first quarter comes to an end, so do many of our Fall sports and activities. This is a great time for students to transition to a winter sport and/or a new club or activity. We encourage students to become involved in at least one school-sponsored activity, especially during the cold winter months. Studies show a positive correlation between student involvement in their school community and an increase in grade point average. Students are also reminded to set quarter two goals as grades become finalized in January. Achieving personal goals and developing personal academic skills will not only assist students while they are in high school, but also better prepare them for later success in college and/or their career endeavors.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

In partnership,

OCHS Administrative Team

Ms. Mongan Principal

Mr. Lataille Associate Principal

Ms. Pecha Associate Principal

Ms. Noack Associate Principal

Ms. Leannais Associate Principal - 9th Grade Center

Mr. Flasch Associate Principal - 9th Grade Center

Mr. Holler Athletic/Activities Director

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

The following students are September and October's Knights of the Month. These students have demonstrated the Knights' Code of self-management, self-awareness, responsible decision making and social awareness making OCHS a better place! Congratulations!

Peer Tutoring is available on 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 building are welcome! We are always looking for new tutors. Tutoring is a fulfilling and fun way to earn service hours! Please contact Mr. Dennis Raynor with questions (d.raynor@ocfsd.org).

This is a reminder that OCFSD student registration fees are now considered past due. 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 7:15-3:15pm.

Yearbooks are optional and will be available to purchase until mid February.

Any questions please contact the High School Business Office at 414-768-6210. Thank you

AP Exam Fees: The fee for on-time exam orders is $99 per exam. It will be assessed to your Infinite Campus account on November 16 after the AP exam order has been placed. Please make payment no later than the last day of the first semester, which is January 27. If you are taking the Macroeconomics or AP Spanish (semester 2 classes) exam, the fee will be assessed on March 16, and you have until the last day of the second semester, June 6, to pay that fee.

The College Board will charge a $40 late fee per exam ordered or canceled AFTER November 15 (with the exception of AP Macroeconomics and AP Spanish) in addition to the base exam fee ($99 + $40=$139)

The College Board will charge a $40 unused/canceled exam fee per exam.

Please see THIS LETTER for additional information regarding AP fees for the 2024-2025 school year.

As is our tradition, we will be celebrating Veterans Day the morning of Monday, November 11 at the OCPAEC with two assemblies. Please check HERE for the assembly day schedule.

Environmental Club would like YOUR feedback! We are starting to plan for our spring plant sale and would like to hear your thoughts and opinions about your experiences and what you would like to see us grow.

Please fill out this anonymous form to share your thoughts: https://forms.gle/w3hvLU3wNG5mXgCv8

Student Services

Freshman:

Course planning sessions will be held Thursday, Nov. 14th & Thursday Nov. 21st during GO Time if students would like extra assistance with planning for sophomore year. Students need to sign up to attend in GO time FLEX.

Sophomores:

Knight Skills will focus on emotions - how to describe them and how to regulate them. Students will learn to name their emotions and understand that no emotion is "good" or "bad" even though some may be more comfortable or uncomfortable, and that all emotions serve a purpose. The purposes of emotions are to motivate an action and as communication to self and others. Finally, students will learn how to problem solve when they are experiencing emotions.
Counselors will be hosting Planning Ahead sessions with any interested sophomore during GO Times on November 19th and 26th. Students need to sign up to attend in FLEX. These meetings are an opportunity for students to learn about opportunities offered at OCHS and to plan their schedules accordingly.

Juniors:

Counselors will be hosting Planning Ahead sessions with any interested juniors during Go Times on December 3rd, 5th, 10th and 12th. Students need to sign up to attend in FLEX. Students will be able to discuss course programming for senior year, as well as information on senior privilege, dual enrollment, youth apprenticeships and post secondary exploration.
All Juniors will take the mandatory ACT Assessment on March 11, 2025. There are several test prep resources available for students ranging from test prep apps, sample tests, 2-day prep sessions and 2 week test prep sessions. Click here to visit the student services website - test prep resources.
There is still time to opt into the Direct Admit program with the Universities of Wisconsin. If you are unsure of your students opt in status or would like further information on Direct Admit, email your counselor.

Seniors:

Complete your Direct Admit Form for the Universities of Wisconsin and continue filling out your college applications. Click here for steps on how to complete your Direct Admit Form.
The FAFSA application window will open in December - be on the lookout for more information as it becomes available.
Continue looking for scholarships. Check out our webpage, explore opportunities available through relatives' work, university websites, and national search engines (e.g., Fastweb, Big Future, Going Merry, etc.)

OCFSD is partnered with Clinical Psychology Associates to provide mental health services to students of the district. CPA has therapists on-site at all OCFSD schools and there are current openings and availability to meet with a therapist during your student's school day. Appointments will be scheduled at times that will provide the least amount of interference to their school day. Payment for services will be via your family's health insurance or an out-of-pocket rate. Check HERE for more information. To ask any questions or begin the process of starting therapy, contact CPA by calling or texting 262-251-1112.

Military Visits

If you are considering enlisting in a branch of the military, you can meet with representatives from several of the branches in the NGC. Please watch your GO time FLEX calendars for their upcoming visit dates to the High School:

Army National Guard - Nov 15th, Dec 12th, Jan 9th, Feb 13th

US Navy Recruiter - Nov 19th, Dec 17th, Jan21st, Feb 18th, March 18th, April 15th

US Army Recruiter - Nov 21st, Dec 5th & 19th, Jan 16 & 30th, Feb 20th

Attention Juniors

Prom isn't until May 10, but if you are interested in being on the prom ballot, please be aware of the requirements:

Juniors elected to prom court:

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

Happy Thanksgiving to our families and staff! We hope you take time this break to connect with loved ones and recharge. Even though our schools are closed, you will continue to have access to services provided by OCFSD.

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.

If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use and would like to use Care Solace to find a provider:

Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/ocfsd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

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