Oakland-Craig Jr./Sr. High School

As we enter November, the first quarter is behind us, and the school year is moving quickly! It’s been great to see our students working hard in the classroom and representing Oakland-Craig through their involvement in activities and organizations.

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conversations provide a valuable opportunity to recognize student successes and identify areas for continued growth. As we move through the second quarter, I encourage families to stay informed about their student’s academic progress and reach out to teachers with any questions or concerns. Strong communication between home and school is an important part of helping our students succeed.

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to express my appreciation for our students, staff, families, and community. We are fortunate to have such a supportive school community here at Oakland-Craig. Looking forward to a great second quarter.

Plan ahead and follow Oakland-Craig procedures. Discuss college, career, or military visits with your family. Schedule campus visits through the college website and provide confirmation and guardian approval to Mrs. Magnusson.

Sophomores, juniors & seniors: one job-shadow day per year. Juniors: two college-visit days per year. Seniors: two college-visit days per semester.

All juniors will take the ACT at school on March 23, 2027. Testing earlier allows time for retakes, reduces senior-year stress, and helps identify areas for practice.

National Test Date | Regular Deadline | Late Deadline

Dec. 12, 2026
Regular Deadline: Nov. 6, 2026
Late Deadline: Nov. 29, 2026

Feb. 27, 2027
Regular Deadline: Jan. 22, 2027
Late Deadline: Feb. 9, 2027

Apr. 10, 2027
Regular Deadline: Mar. 5, 2027*
Late Deadline: Check MyACT

June 12, 2027
Regular Deadline: May 7, 2027*
Late Deadline: Check MyACT

July 10, 2027
Regular Deadline: June 4, 2027*
Late Deadline: Check MyACT

*Approximate deadlines; verify in MyACT. July test not offered in New York.

Check Naviance regularly for scholarships! The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship opens December 1, 2026, and closes March 1, 2027, before 5 p.m. CST / 4 p.m. MST.

Eligibility: Nebraska resident and high school graduate (or GED); minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA; first-time college freshman; plans to attend a Nebraska public college; and financial need (Student Aid Index below 10,000). Pell Grant eligibility is not required.

Students have begun completing career interest and personality inventories in Naviance. Ask your student to show you their results! Discuss strengths, interests, and possible careers to help them recognize their talents and explore opportunities after high school.

College Opportunities

College visits, college fairs, scholarships, and other opportunities.

Class of 2027: Financial Aid

FAFSA preparation, financial-aid information, and resources for senior families.

Class of 2027: Important Information

College applications, scholarships, Naviance, senior planning, and other important information.

Stay up to date with daily announcements, upcoming events, and important information from Oakland-Craig Jr./Sr. High School.

November 2026 | Mr. Selk, Activities Director

FALL SPORTS RECOGNITION

The fall sports season has come to an end at O-C. No matter the final score or the outcome, we are proud of all of our fall participants and love to watch you compete!

First Performance: Saturday, November 14

Location: Bancroft-Rosalie Festival

We have a bit of a break before the winter season begins but there is still plenty going on at O-C! The One Act Play cast and crew is hard at work putting together this year’s performance.

Grades 7–12: Physical Examination Required

Any student in grades 7–12 who wants to participate in the upcoming winter or spring seasons must have a physical examination completed and submitted to the school office for the current school year.

Grades 9–12: NSAA Parental Consent Required

Any student in grades 9–12 who wants to participate in NSAA-sponsored athletics or activities must have a parental consent form submitted to Mr. Selk.

See your coaches or Mr. Selk if you need either form or have any questions.

Oakland-Craig is using The Social Institute to help students navigate social media, technology, artificial intelligence, group chats, digital decision-making, and responsible online behavior.

Through #WinAtSocial, students learn practical strategies for making strong decisions online and in real life.