Oshkosh North Newsletter

• January 9- Senior Class Photo (during excel in the fieldhouse)
• January 12 - Last day for High School school choice/out-of-attendance area submissions
• January 14- 8th Grade Open House (Informational Flyer)
• January 14-16- Semester Exams (Exam Schedule)
• January 19- No School
• January 19- MLK Day Community Celebration
• January 20- No School - Staff PD Day
• January 21- Start of 2nd semester
• February 4- Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
• February 5- Hall of Fame and Academic Awards Assembly (Revised Bell Schedule)
• February 5- 180° Awards (6:30 North Auditorium)
• February 6 -No School - Staff PD Day

Link for North Athletic Events

Link for OASD Music Events

** Reminder if your student is attending sporting events or after school activities they need to be picked up promptly following the conclusion of the events**

Congratulations to all of our students on their achievements! Last week’s School Report Card Celebration was a great success and a wonderful way to recognize students for their hard work and dedication. A definite highlight of the event was the opportunity for students to “pie” an administrator—it added a fantastic sense of fun and laughter to the celebration. The excitement continued with a student vs. staff basketball game that brought great school spirit to the gym. While the students put up an impressive fight, the staff came away with the win! Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration such a memorable and positive experience for our school community.

We are proud to share that nearly 89% of our student body remained referral-free throughout the month of December 2025.

We are seeking a School Nurse (RN, BSN) for substitute coverage weekdays from approximately January 19 through April 27. Responsibilities include providing nursing care to students and supporting a healthy school environment. School or pediatric experience preferred.

For more information, please call Matt Kaemmerer at 920-424-0113.

Please note that the Academic Awards and Hall of Fame Assembly, which are typically held in April, will take place this year on February 5 due to the Frank Schade Fieldhouse floor project. The assembly will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the fieldhouse.

End-of-first-semester grades must be finalized by January 23. Due to the date being pushed-up there will be a quick turn-around for notification of the awards earned. Parents and students will be notified by January 30 if a student will be receiving an academic award.

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the assembly to celebrate and watch their student receive their award.

Academic awards are based on semester GPA and points are awarded using the follow matrics:

SEMESTER GRADE POINT AVERAGE POINTS

3.75 – 4.00 = 3pts

3.50 – 3.74 = 2pts

3.00 – 3.49 = 1pt

LEVEL AWARD POINTS

1 - Certificate 9pts

2 - Chenille Letter 12pts

3 - Gold Medal 18pts

4 - Plaque 21pts

At Oshkosh North, we have begun a new awards ceremony to recognize our students who accomplish significant academic growth. The purpose is to recognize those students who have made a “180° turn” by showing at least 0.75 growth on their GPA since last Spring. We want these students to realize that their growth is worth celebrating and encourage them to continue down a positive path.

This year’s 180° Awards will be held on February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. During this event, we will celebrate these students’ progress by presenting awards, offering words of encouragement, and featuring a keynote speech from Trina Woldt, Director of Leadership Oshkosh, to inspire both students and families. Our goal is to reinforce their positive momentum and to emphasize that their hard work is recognized and valued

Event Details

• What: 180° Awards

• When: February 5, 2026

• Ceremony: 6:30 PM

• Where: Jesse Hooper Auditorium at Oshkosh North High School

The Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) invites you to be part of our Second Annual MLK Day Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026. Please click HERE for more information.

During the week of January 19th, students will receive important scheduling information for the 2026-2027 school year. Students will have Homeroom from Wednesday, January 21st, to Friday, January 23rd, to watch an important scheduling video and complete their course request form.

During this scheduling video, counselors will provide an overview of the graduation requirements, course sequencing, as well as general admission requirements for four-year colleges/universities and technical colleges. Students will also learn how to utilize the updated course guide for the 2026-27 school year. All students will receive a paper copy of a course request sheet for their respective grade levels. If your child has a Special Education or ESOL case manager, they may have already begun or completed the scheduling process.

Please review and complete this course request sheet with your student and discuss the course options that you think will be the best fit for them for next year. We encourage you to discuss the potential workload of the courses, the time your student is willing to spend on school work outside of the school day, and other obligations your student has outside of school. Please do NOT enter course requests into Infinite Campus.

Students will input their course requests into Infinite Campus the week of January 26th during their English course on the following days:

• Communities: Monday, January 26, 2026

• Juniors: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

• Sophomores: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

• Freshmen: Thursday, January 29, 2026

For your convenience, there is a scheduling website, which explains the scheduling specifics for each grade level. Here is the link to the 2026-2027 North Scheduling website.

Scheduling Quick Links:

• Scheduling Presentation (reviewed with students during scheduling)

• Course Guide

• Sophomore course request form

• Junior course request form

• Senior course request form

Thank you for your partnership in this important process!

- Oshkosh North Counseling & Administration Teams

At halftime of the AW @ ON Varsity Girls Basketball game on Friday, January 9 (approximately 7:30–7:45 p.m.), North will proudly induct Libby Neveau and Sydney Supple into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Both 2019 North graduates were standout softball teammates for four seasons, helping lead teams to an incredible 104–10 record, three FVA titles, three state tournament appearances, and an unforgettable 31–0 undefeated season capped by the first girls team state championship in North history.

Libby continued her success at Winona State University, where she became one of the program’s all-time home run leaders, and she is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Belmont University in Nashville.

Sydney went on to a stellar Division I career at Northwestern University, earning Big Ten championships and competing in the 2022 Women’s College World Series. She now works professionally in broadcasting with ESPN and the Big Ten Network.

Please join us as we celebrate and honor Libby Neveau and Sydney Supple with their induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

All spectators attending winter athletic events at North should enter through Door #20, following the Frank Schade Fieldhouse signs.

Please note that Door #1 will no longer be open for athletic event entry.

We are also pleased to share that credit cards are now accepted for admission to all winter athletic events. If you would like to purchase tickets in advance here is the LINK.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to a great season!

First semester finals are January 14th, 15th & 16th.

Please see below for the exam schedule.

We want every student to be able to participate in our field trips. If your family needs financial assistance to help cover the cost, please complete the Field Trip Scholarship Form.

All requests will be handled confidentially. Our goal is to ensure that every student can join in on these valuable learning experiences, regardless of financial circumstances (overnight night trips are excluded from this program).

Thank you for your continued support in making these opportunities available for all of our students!

The Parent Advisory Committee is a group of engaged Spartan guardians who meet quarterly to discuss upcoming events at North, address questions or concerns, and acknowledge celebrations within the building. We are working to increase the growth, engagement, and sustainability of the Parent Advisory Committee by expanding membership and strengthening communication to ensure diverse family representation. If you are interested in becoming a part of this group, please complete this PAC Interest Form. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend any future meetings. For more information, view this flyer.

School Choice/OOA Applications to Attend Another School IN the Oshkosh District

Given our school options, we're transparent that few school choice / out-of-attendance area (OOA) requests will be approved. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be denied due to capacity constraints, even if the requested school has open seats. This is to maintain our formula-based staffing model and to ensure financial responsibility.

• The School Choice/OOA request process for enrolled students for the upcoming school year is open as follows. Please note: The High School timeline has changed due to student scheduling.

• High School - December 1 - January 12

• Middle School - April 1 - August 1

• Elementary School - April 1 - August 1

• Application Review

• High School - February

• Middle School - Mid-August

• Elementary School - Mid-August

• Families with a current approved School Choice/OOA do NOT need to reapply UNLESS:

• Their child is moving to a new school level (e.g., elementary to middle school)

• To make a School Choice/OOA request, the student must already be enrolled in the Oshkosh School District.

• If the student will be new to the district in the upcoming year, they cannot submit a School Choice/OOA request until the general enrollment period opens on April 1.

• Only parents/guardians who have approved guardianship of a student in Infinite Campus are able to submit a School Choice/OOA request.

• If approved, the responsibility for transporting the student to and from the out-of-attendance area school rests entirely with the parent/guardian of a student under 18, or the student if aged 18 and over.

• Priority is given to requests involving siblings at the desired school and students with specialized needs that can't be met at their home school.

• Applications will only be denied if there is insufficient capacity at the requested school, if the student's special education needs cannot be accommodated, or if there are attendance concerns.

• High School students must sign an attendance contract at the approved school.

• Approval of a School Choice/OOA request is only guaranteed for one year, and continuation of the approval is reviewed each year and may be denied based on the upcoming year’s actual enrollment.

To make a request to attend an out-of-attendance area school (a school different than the student’s designated home school), please follow the instructions below.

1. Log in to Infinite Campus

To begin the process, log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. You can access Infinite Campus through the school district's website or by visiting oshkoshwi.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/oshkosh.jsp

2. Navigate to the School Choice Option

• Once logged in, click on the "More" menu in the left-hand navigation.
• Select the "School Choice" option from the menu.

3. Select the school(s) your are requesting

4. Submit the Out-of-Attendance Area Request

Visual Instructions - Requesting OOA

Public School Open Enrollment to Other School Districts

The open enrollment application period for the 2026–27 school year runs from February 2 to April 30, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.

Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2026

Wisconsin’s inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live.

Students in 4-year-old Kindergarten through Grade 12 may apply to participate in open enrollment. Parents should contact their resident school districts to determine if their preschool-aged children qualify for open enrollment.

Application Options

1. Online (recommended):

Apply at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment (accessible beginning February 2, 2026).

2. Paper Application:

Paper applications may be obtained from the Student Information Services Manager at 215 South Eagle Street. Completed applications must be delivered to the nonresident school district—hand-delivery is strongly recommended.

• Students may NOT wear blankets or other coverings during the school day. This includes during passing time, lunch, and study hall. Blankets are not permitted and must be left at home.
• Students may NOT wear bandanas to school, or have bandanas tied around their wrists, ankles, or otherwise displayed in any way.

📣 Attention Spartans! Important Yearbook Updates

1️⃣ Yearbook Sales
You can purchase your yearbook at:
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2️⃣ Get Involved!
Watch your email throughout the year for surveys and other yearbook-related requests. Help make YOUR yearbook truly represent the Spartan community!

📢 Senior & Business Ads

• Senior ads and business ad space are available for purchase at:
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• Full details available on the One-Stop Shop (linked below).

🏆 Senior Superlatives & Signatures

• Stay tuned! More info coming soon.

🔗 For all the latest info, visit our One-Stop Shop: LINK

📌 REMINDER: the last time to get the yearbook order price of $65 is the last day of first semester. After that, it goes up to $70

Let’s make this yearbook one to remember!