Oshkosh West Newsletter

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See our Music Dept. Schedule HERE!

• October 23 - No School
• October 29 - Band Fall Concert, 6:30 pm @ Kimball Auditorium
• November 2-5 - Bridging Brighter Smiles (BBS) Free Dental on Site
• November 3 - Choir Fall Concert, 7:30 pm @ Kimball Auditorium
• November 7 - Oshkosh Sings Concert, 3:00 pm @ ONHS
• November 11 - Senior Class Photo Day - During W Hour
• November 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
• Junior Meeting, 5:00 pm in C29/Little Theater
• FAFSA Financial Night , 6:00 pm in Kimball Auditorium
• Parent Input Session, 6:00 pm in O-Room/Cafeteria
• November 13 - No School for Students, Professional Development Day
• November 19 - Band in Holiday Parade, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
• November 25-27 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
• December 12 - Band - O - Rama, 6:00 pm @ ONHS
• December 23 - January 1 - No School, Winter Break

Help keep our community warm this winter, Wildcats! We’re gathering gently used coats, snow pants, hats, mittens, and gloves for families in need. You can drop your donations in the Coats for Kids box at Door 38 (on Eagle St.) anytime through October 29 or send items with your student(s) to drop off.

Thank you for your support!

Bridging Brighter Smiles (BBS) will be on site multiple days the first week in November offering free dental services to students. It is never to late to sign up to participate.

Click HERE to enroll and for further information!

Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School Include:

Please No full face paint, No weapons or look-alike weapons. No face masks, or anything inappropriate for school that would be violating the dress code.

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

Any family can confidentially fill out this form to apply for funds to help pay for upcoming school trips, covering a portion or the entirety of the cost. We encourage all families facing financial need to use this resource so every student can enjoy the valuable learning experiences provided by our field trips

Please Note: Overnight field trips are not considered eligible for the scholarship.

This form is always housed under our Oshkosh West Quick Links/Reminders > West

Here are the key details:

• When: Thursday, November 12th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Format: In-person or virtual options available

• How to Sign Up: Appointments are required and can be booked via PTCFast

• Registration Opens: Friday, October 30th

During PT Conferences we will also be facilitating several meetings on site for students and families.

• Junior Meeting, 5:00 pm in C29/Little Theater
• FAFSA Financial Night, 6:00 pm in Kimball Auditorium
• Parent Input Session, 6:00 pm in O-Room/Cafeteria

Hi students and families!

Are you interested in the Law and Public Safety pathway? If so, we have a couple of great upcoming events you won't want to miss!

📢 Industry Panel Presentation

• When: Thursday, November 12th during W Hour

• What: Hear directly from an industry panel featuring professionals from all branches of law and public safety. They’ll talk about what their daily jobs are actually like and share advice on how to get started in the career field.

🚌 Hands-On Field Trip

• When: Thursday, November 19th

• What: We’ll start the day touring the Winnebago County Courthouse, where students will get to watch live court in action and chat with a wide variety of courthouse staff about their career journeys.

• Next Stop: From there, we’ll head to the Fox Valley Technical College Public Safety Building. Lunch will be generously provided by the Oshkosh Chamber at 11:00 AM, followed by hands-on activities in police work, fire response, and criminal investigation techniques!

Why Consider the Law & Public Safety Pathway?

For parents and students exploring future options, this pathway offers fantastic real-world preparation:

• High Demand & Great Job Security: Public safety and legal careers remain some of the most stable sectors in the job market, offering clear advancement tracks and strong community impact.

• Practical Experience: Students get early exposure to criminal justice, emergency management, and constitutional law—giving them a head start whether they plan to go to a four-year university, attend technical college, or enter the workforce right after graduation.

⚠️ How to Sign Up (Limited Spots!)

Only 12 students from West High School will be able to attend the field trip, so please don't wait!

If you're interested, please fill out the Google Form below so we can get you more information about both the panel and the field trip:

👉 [Click Here to Fill Out the Google Form]

Is your student thinking about studying abroad next summer or wanting to explore a travel option after graduation?

CIEE offers 120+ programs in 40 destinations around the world, with options in Language & Culture, Arts & Culture, Business, Leadership & Service, Social Change, and STEM. Students can spend 3–4 weeks abroad exploring a subject they’re passionate about, experiencing a new culture, building independence, and making connections with students from across the U.S. They can also choose to explore a gap year program or a college first year abroad program after graduation.

Students can meet with our CIEE representative, Shala Buckner, during W hour on Thursday, November 5th to discuss:

• Program and destination options
• Scholarships and ways to make study abroad more affordable
• What’s included and what students can expect while abroad
• Safety and support
• The application process and important deadlines
• Any other questions

CIEE also has over $7 million in scholarship funding available each year, with awards that can cover up to 100% of program tuition for eligible students. Feel free to reach out to Sra. Olivares (jennifer.olivares@oshkosh.k12.wi.us) if you have any questions.

Incoming 9th graders (current 8th graders) are invited to tour the building, explore courses and programs, learn about clubs and activities, and get a glimpse of life at Oshkosh West!

We look forward to welcoming our future Wildcats!

Please take a moment to appreciate some of our students' artistic skills!

Payton VanBeek | Senior | Colored Pencil | Drawing and Painting 2

Click here for quick links and important reminders.

• Yearbook & Senior Picture Info.
• School Photos - Network Photography
• FREE routine immunization clinics

• Senior Corner
• Social Media and Index Issues
• District News & Information
• West Information & Reminders
• Attendance Information and Procedure
• Activities Director Info.