OASD Summer School 2026 Update
News and Info from the Oshkosh Area School District
February 19, 2026 | Updated February 25, 2026
Hello, OASD Families,
The 2026 Summer School Course Guides are now available! Summer is an excellent opportunity for students to explore new interests, strengthen academic skills, and stay engaged in learning. Our program offers a wide range of FREE opportunities for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 12.
2026 Summer School Course Guides
View our summer offerings via the PDF links below, or head over to our Summer School Webpage to see the same guides hosted directly on our site, along with location-specific K-5 catalogs for families who want to view classes based on their preferred elementary location.
Registration Details (UPDATED)
New & Easier Registration!
This year, all class and camp registration will be completed via the Infinite Campus (IC) School Store.
Quick Overview of the Process:
- Log In: Access your Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal and select School Store.
- Sign-up by Location: Select the site/level for your child.
- Multiple Students: To register children at different school levels (elementary, middle, high), simply return to the main School Store screen to switch sites/levels.
- Summer Camps: To register for Summer School Camps, simply return to the main School Store screen and click on K-12 Summer School Camps. If registering for CATS, Spartan Strength, or Camp Invention you will need to electronically sign a required form as part of the process.
- Checkout: Click Submit. You will receive an email confirmation.
NOTE: Non-OASD Families must register via the Online Registration Kiosk and click on the "Start New Registration" button. Step-by-step instructions are available: Online Summer School Registration for Non-OASD Families.
NOTE: A How-to Guide is also available for registering for K-12 Summer Camps via the IC School Store. The only difference is that guardians must sign a required form as part of the process when registering for CATS, Spartan Strength, or Camp Invention.
Key Dates and Details
- Registration Window: March 2 at 8 AM through April 17 at 3 PM.
- Availability: Classes fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
- Course Confirmations: Sent via email the week of May 11, 2026.
New! In-Person Registration Support:
- March 6: 11 AM – 4 PM at Vel Phillips Middle School
- March 11: 4 PM – 6 PM at Perry Tipler Middle School (updated start time)
2026 Site & Meal Information
Please note that due to major construction projects, two of our primary summer sites (Carl Traeger and Oshkosh North) have moved for 2026:
- Elementary: Classes normally held at Carl Traeger will move to Perry Tipler Middle School. A bus will be available between the two sites.
- High School: All high school classes will be held at Oshkosh West High School. A shuttle bus will be available between the two sites.
- Other Sites: Elementary - Jefferson, Oaklawn, and Menominee; Middle - Vel Phillips
Summer Meals: Free breakfast and lunch are provided at all summer school sites except Perry Tipler Middle School (paid lunch is available at Perry Tipler Middle School).
2026 Sessions at a Glance
Elementary & Middle School (K-8)
- Dates: June 15 – July 9 (Monday – Thursday)
- Times: Period 1 (8:30 - 10 AM) | Period 2 (10 - 11:30 AM) | Period 3 (8:30 - 11:30 AM)
Camp Invention (K-6 Campers | 7-9 Leader-in-Training)
- Lakeside: June 8 - 12 (9 AM - 3 PM)
- Menominee: July 13 - 16 (8 AM - 4 PM)
High School (9-12)
- Session 1: June 8 - 26 (8 AM - 12:30 PM)
- Session 2: June 29 - July 17 (8 AM - 12:50 PM) (No School July 3)
eAcademy (10-12)
- Dates: June 8 - July 16
- Note: Required in-person orientation on June 5. Orientation times will be determined by course enrollment.
Important Reminders
- Grade Level: Register based on the grade your student will enter in Fall 2026.
- Transportation Available:
- Elementary/Middle School: Limited busing available at designated pickup/dropoff sites.
- High School: Shuttle service between North and West High Schools.
- Alternate Classes: It is highly recommended to select at least one alternate class. Classes with low enrollment may be canceled.
- Elementary and Middle School:
- Locations: If you register for two classes, both must be at the same school site.
- Busing: Ensure your bus request matches the school site of your child's class(es). See transportation section (course guide or webpage) for full busing details.
- Class Limits: K-8 students may select two classes and a bus.
- Exception: "Getting Ready for Kindergarten" and "Getting Ready for First Grade" are double-period classes. For these, select only one class and a bus (if desired).
- High School:
- High School Credit Recovery: If a student failed a graduation requirement, a counselor will contact you. Parents cannot register for credit recovery in IC.
- High School Credit: High school students may only miss a maximum of one day to earn course credit due to DPI hourly requirements.
- eAcademy: eAcademy provides quality enrichment classes worth 0.50 credit during the six-week summer school period. All classes are taught by OASD teachers.
Questions?
Please contact our Summer School team for your child’s grade level. Using the general email addresses below is the fastest way to receive a response.
- Elementary and Middle School (Incoming Grades K-8)
- Email: elementarysummerschool@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
- Secretary: Brittany Wurn
- Middle & High School (Incoming 9-12)
- Email: middleandhighsummerschool@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
- Secretary: Nash Vandermolen
NOTE: Our summer secretaries are also current school-year secretaries. We appreciate your patience as they balance daily school operations with summer school registration; they will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible.
Oshkosh Area School District | 920.424.0395
This OASD family update is also available as a PDF: OASD Update 02.19.26 - Get Ready for Summer School 2026