Oshkosh West Newsletter

See our Music Dept. Schedule HERE!

• September 1 - First Day of School for HS Students! Regular Bell Schedule Day
• September 2 & 3 - 45 Min Bell Schedule
• September 7 - No School , Labor Day
• September 9 - Photo Makeup Day in the Morning
• September 25 - No School for Students, Professional Development Day
• September 28 - October 2 - Homecoming Week - 45 Min Bell Schedule all week
• October 2 - Homecoming Football Game, 7:00 pm @ OWHS
• October 3 - Homecoming Dance 8:00 - 11:00 pm @ OWHS
• October 16 - No School for Students, Professional Development Day
• October 23 - No School
• November 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
• November 13 - No School for Students, Professional Development Day
• November 25-27 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

What a turnout for Wildcat Welcome on Wednesday! Thanks to everyone who braved the hot hallways to join us—it was so great seeing our Wildcat community together again. Couldn't make it to New Student Orientation, or just need a quick recap before school starts next week? Click the slideshow link below to review all the key info!

Be certain to check out the last slide which had a You Belong video we did not get to during our presentation.

Wildcat Welcome Slide Show 26/27

If your student(s) was able to have their school picture taken during our photo days 8/25 or 8/26 you can pre-order your photo package below.

Any students who were unable to attend our pre-school photo days, we will have a photo makeup day on 9/9 in the morning. You can still pre-order your photo package below now.

Network Photography Photo Order Info. - English

Network Photography Photo Order Info. - Spanish

Sept. 6 is the latest to order your yearbook at the cheapest price of $60.99!

Yearbook, Senior Photo, and Advertising One Stop Shop

Students can facilitate their virtual and telehealth meetings in a private conference room on campus. Fill out our Telehealth Meeting Space Request Form to get started and for further information. This information will always be housed below in our West Information and Reminders section!

What You Need to Know!

We have updated our field trip procedures to streamline communication and improve the administrative process for families. Please review the key details below:

• One-Time Blanket Permission: Parents provide consent for all field trips during Annual Online Registration, covering the entire academic year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).

• Automatic Opt-In Status: Once online registration is completed, students are automatically opted-in for scheduled field trips.

• Managing Specific Trips: Upon receiving notification of an upcoming trip, log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and visit the School Store to submit payments or opt out of that specific event.

• Strict Deadlines: All payments and opt-out requests must be completed at least two weeks prior to the trip date. For extenuating circumstances, please contact your school secretary promptly.

• Mandatory Registration: Completing Annual Online Registration is required for field trip participation. Students with incomplete registrations will not appear in the School Store system.

If you need technical support or require alternative arrangements, please contact us!

If you have yet to register your student(s) for the upcoming school year please ensure you do this prior to Sept. 1.

In our enrollment this year, you will have the option to select if your student will be eligible for field trips, participate in athletic sports, and have their photo in the yearbook. If you do not complete registration by Sept. 1, your student will not be eligible for field trips, sports, or the yearbook.

How to Register: Log in via the Infinite Campus website or the "Campus Parent" mobile app (available on the App Store and Google Play). Click “More” on the bottom left, then select “Online Registration.”

👉 Read our 2026-2027 Online Registration Guide for the full update and instructions!

Students who will utilize city bussing this school year are eligible for a free city bus pass. Due to a new process with city buss pass, GOTransit will not be at open houses this year. Please see the below options to obtain a free bus pass.

• Students who have cell phone access should download the UMO Mobility App.
• IMPORTANT! Once a student sets up their profile in UMO they must visit one of our offices for us to activate your free bus pass.
• Students without cell phone access can stop in Student Services to pick up a card.

See links below for further assistance.

Student App Instructions Video

Student APP Instructions

• Transcript Information
• 26/27 Scholarship Opportunities
• Applying for Scholarships and/or Collage
• Direct Admin WI Info.

Instagram
The Index - School Newspaper - Check out our latest issue!

Athletic Schedule

Stay in the know of our Clubs and Activities throughout the month/school year!

Click on the link below to view our current school years calendar for activities during and outside of school hours.

Club Description Link

Social Media Link

OASD Website

2026-2027 Student Calendar

Community Events - View community events shared by the Oshkosh Area School District

District Activity Calendar - View various activities going on within your school and district

Field Trip/School Store Instructions

How to Connect With Your Student Using the Canvas Parent Web Portal

Infinite Campus - Student and Parent Access

OASD Food Menu Nutrislice

SUSO Speak Up, Speak Out - Report a Safety Concern

Work Permit Info and Application

Electronic Policy

26/27 Bell Schedules

Field Trip Scholarship Fund - Apply for funds to help pay for upcoming school field trips, covering a portion or the entirety of the cost.

Wildcat Apparel Store - Purchase your Wildcat gear from the brands you love!

Telehealth Meeting Space Request Form - Request a space for your student to attend a virtual appointment at school!

Administrators & Grade Levels

• Principal - Becky Montour - rebecca.montour@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3015
• Assistant Principal - Grades 9 & 11: Heidi Wheaton, heidi.wheaton@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3013
• Assistant Principal - Grades 10 & 12: Justin Hable, justin.hable@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3011
• Dean of Students - Grades 9 & 11: Marina Kodet, marina.kodet@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3016
• Dean of Students - Grades 10 & 12: Nikki Bouzek, nicole.bouzek@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x 3007
• Activities Director - Kel Van Sistine, kelly.vansistine@oshkosh.k12.wi.us (920) 424-4090 x3014
• School Resource Officer (SRO): Tanner Rasmussen, tanner.rasmussen@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3027

Pupil Services Staff & Grade Levels

• Class of 2027 (Seniors): Andrea Holdorf, andrea.holdorf@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3010
• Class of 2028 (Juniors): Lynn Swoverland, lynn.swoverland@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424- 4090 x3005
• Class of 2029 (Sophomores): Maci Wallace, maci.wallace@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3009
• Class of 2030 (Freshmen): Sue Xiong, sue.xiong@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3006
• ​​Social Worker: Courtney Wagner, courtney.wagner@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3008
• Psychologist: Katie Schmitz, katie.schmitz@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3083

For more information, visit the Counseling page.

Chromebook/Technology Assistance

• Teri Rucinsky - Library Media Specialist | teri.rucinsky@oshkosh.k12.wi.us | (920)424.2047

Appointments/leaving building options:

• Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal - You can submit preplanned absence request online!
  • In IC go under More > Absence Request.
    • Please make sure to fill out all the fields with your information so we can accurately mark your student's attendance.
    • Please allow us a minimum of 1 hour notice if your student needs to leave the building early so we have time to locate your student.
• Send note with student - should be brought to Student Services before appointment to get a pass.
• Call in advance - If leaving voicemail, please let us know student’s name, reason for leaving and from which door you will pick student up. Call (920) 424-4090 x4 or (920) 424-4070.
• Email - you are welcome to email us for excused absences. Please email kelsey.gates@oshkosh.k12.wi.us and beth.held@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.

Note - we are often busy on phones or helping students, so if it’s a last minute request, a call is probably the best option. We check voicemails often.

Student Services will write a pass for the student to leave and will have it delivered to the student during one of the classes before the time they are to leave. Students can leave out of Door 38 (Eagle St. in front by flagpole) or Door 24 (gym doors) ONLY, please let us know which door to mark on the pass. The student must sign out on the kiosk at the specified door and can leave the building.

If your student is returning from an appointment, or arriving late, they MUST sign in at either door on the kiosk so we can update attendance. They can return through either Door 24 and Door 38.

* If there is an appointment that comes up with short notice, please let us know ASAP, it sometimes takes a bit to locate students and get them a pass to leave.

If you are the parent of a student that is involved in activities and/or athletics, please make sure to visit the Athletics page for important information about participation, WIAA regulations, and more. If at any time you have a question concerning your child’s sport or other activity please contact me at (920) 267-0289, (920) 424-4090 x3014, OR by email at kelly.vansistine@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.

For schedules, visit OASD Athletics

Thank you for your support of Oshkosh West Activities and Athletics. GO WILDCATS!

Sincerely,
Kel Van Sistine
Activities/Athletic Director