Oshkosh North Newsletter

• October 14 - Oshkosh North Choirs Fall Concert
• October 16 - No School, PD Day
• October 22 - Fall Orchestra Concert
• October 23 - No School
• November 7 - OASD All City "Oshkosh Sings" Festival
• November 10 - Veterans Day Assembly
• November 11 - Northside Fall Jazz Concert
• November 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences, FAFSA Night, Parent Advisory Meeting
• November 25-27- No School, Thanksgiving Break
• December 23 - January 1 - No School, Winter Break

Dear North Community,

While our recent safety incident prevented us from hosting our scheduled Parent Advisory meeting, we want to keep you informed on our school goals and celebrate our students' strong start to the semester.

A Heartfelt Thank You & Homecoming Recap

Thank you to our entire community for supporting a smooth, positive return to school following the incident. Homecoming was a fantastic celebration of school spirit—from Excel activities to the parade, football game, and dance, our students modeled North Pride through our I.S.E.E. values every step of the way.

Key Priorities for the School Year

1. Consistent Grading Practices: All staff are using standardized gradebook categories and percentages (except in dual-credit courses) so families experience a clear, consistent assessment system across classes.

2. Enhanced Family Communication: We are committing to the district's standardized newsletter format to make news and resources easier for guardians to navigate.

3. Proactive Behavioral Supports: Using our I.S.E.E. Matrix (Integrity, Safety, Engagement, Excellence), our staff spent September reteaching core expectations to ensure a safe, supportive environment for everyone.

Our next Parent Advisory meeting will be held on November 12th in the media center from 5:00-6:00pm. We welcome all parents and guardians to attend! Please take a moment to share any initial thoughts or questions using [our online feedback form].

As we move into October, it is never too early for high school students to begin preparing for the ACT and PreACT exams. Establishing a consistent and structured test preparation routine early in the school year builds familiarity with the exam format, reduces test-day anxiety, and significantly improves overall confidence and performance.

Click the link below for resources that students and families can use to get prepared!

As we dive deeper into the school year, our focus at Oshkosh North remains on creating a safe, supportive, and academically focused environment for every student.

Behavioral Focus & September Data

Looking back at our September data, our top three behavioral referral categories centered on:

• Technology / Cell Phone Policy

• Chronic Tardiness

• Unauthorized Location: Being in an unassigned area without permission. Please note: Staying in assigned areas is a critical safety priority, as staff must know where all students are located at all times.

The Big Picture: Despite these focus areas, 92.6% of our student body received one or zero referrals for the entire month! Thank you to our students and families for keeping expectations high—let’s keep this great momentum going!

Academic Progress & Student Engagement

With courses now in full swing, establishing consistent daily study habits—rather than relying on last-minute cramming—is essential for long-term success. Here is how you can support your student at home:

• Check Canvas Together: The next few weeks are critical. This is often when late assignments begin to accumulate, but there is still time for students to submit missing work and recover! Please take a few minutes to review Canvas with your student to track their current grades and progress.

• Encourage Self-Advocacy: If your student is feeling overwhelmed or falling behind, encourage them to connect directly with their teachers during Excel. Learning to advocate for their own learning needs is one of the most valuable habits a high schooler can build.

• Get Connected: Beyond academics, ask your student what clubs, sports, or activities they are involved in at North. Staying connected to school activities is one of the best ways to build community and make the high school experience meaningful!

Consistent daily attendance serves as the foundation for student academic mastery and high-level achievement. To ensure our student-athletes and co-curricular participants maintain optimal alignment between academic performance and extracurricular engagement, the following attendance mandates are strictly enforced. As codified within the official Student Co-Curriculur Handbook:

ATTENDANCE: OASD encourages all students to strive for perfect attendance, emphasizing that regular attendance is essential to the pursuit of excellence.

1. To be eligible to practice, compete, or perform, a student must be present for all scheduled classes on the day of the event.

2. If a student is unexcused absent for any part of the school day, they are strictly prohibited from participating in practices, competitions, or performances that day.

3. If a student is excused by a parent due to illness and becomes well enough to attend school by 1pm that day they are allowed to participate that evening.

4. A student who misses class may still participate only if the absence is pre-approved or cleared by school administration or the Activities Director. Valid examples of excused absences include:

1. Medical, dental, or healthcare appointments.

2. Attendance at a funeral.

3. School-sanctioned activities related to a classroom grade (e.g., field trips).

4. Other emergency situations approved at the discretion of the administration.

Operational Reminder & Policy Implementation Timeline

• Participation Policy Enforcement: Please be reminded that student-participants with unexcused absences will be rendered ineligible for co-curricular participation, including all practices, competitions, and scheduled performances on that date.

• Absence Reporting Protocols: Guardians must formally record any student absence prior to the deadline using either the Infinite Campus portal or by directly contacting the Attendance Office.

• Effective Implementation Date: This administrative expectation will be strictly enforced building-wide beginning for winter practices/events.

Administrative Protocol for Athletic Coaches & Extra-Curricular Advisors

A daily attendance report will be generated and distributed electronically to all coaching personnel and activity advisors. It remains the direct professional responsibility of each coach and advisor to review this roster prior to any scheduled event, verifying that all participating student-athletes were in full compliance with daily class attendance mandates before granting authorization for practice, competition, performance or participation.

Please remember that the West Lot is strictly for staff parking and is not available for parent or guardian parking during student pickup times. With construction underway, we must limit the use of this lot to staff vehicles only.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our parking areas safe and organized for everyone!

This section of our Family Newsletter is designed to keep students and families informed about important information and resources from the Oshkosh North High School Counseling Department!

Hello parents (and especially parents of seniors!) If you are wondering how to get a yearbook, how to turn in your senior photo, or other yearbook related things, click the link below! Fun fact: if you order your yearbook before the end of September, you get the early bird special! (You can save up to $20!)

Can’t make it to the game? You can still cheer on our Spartan athletes from wherever you are!

Click the link below to livestream our home games and never miss the action!

Bowling season is right around the corner. If you are interested in bowling for Oshkosh North this season coach Matt Footit would love to have you on the team. Both boys and girls of all skill levels are welcome. If you are currently participating in a fall sport, we will work around your schedule until your sport is complete. Practice starts Monday, Oct 19th. Sign up by next Friday, Oct 9th in student services with Mrs. Hughes or Mrs. Inks.

Booster Club App

The Oshkosh North Booster Club has launched a new app to make it easier than ever to stay connected. Get schedules, announcements, fundraiser info, and instant updates all in one place. Download using the link or QR code .

https://www.jotform.com/app/252304466765158

The OASD and the Oshkosh Police Department (OPD) are asking parents to be aware of the unsanctioned "Pub Crawl" scheduled for Saturday, October 10. While historically a college event, police officers have noted an increasing number of high school students (ages 15 - 17) attending or gathering nearby, posing significant safety and legal risks.

Please talk with your teenager and review the full safety letter below to learn how you can help keep them safe:

OASD and OPD Joint Safety Letter - Pub Crawl Oct2026