Oshkosh West Newsletter

See our Music Dept. Schedule HERE!

• August 25 - Chromebook Pickup & School Pictures - See OWHS Save the Date Info. further below for details
• Freshmen - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Sophomores - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
• August 26 - Chromebook Pickup, School Pictures, and Wildcat Welcome - See OWHS Save the Date Info. further below for details
• Juniors - 7:30 am - 11:00 am
• Seniors - 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Wildcat Welcome (All welcome) - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Freshmen Orientation - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• September 1 - First Day of School for HS Students! Regular Bell Schedule Day
• September 2 - 45 Min Bell Schedule
• September 7 - No School , Labor Day
• September 9 - Photo Makeup Day
• September 25 - No School for Students, Professional Development Day
• September 28 - October 2 - Homecoming Week - 45 Min Bell Schedule all week
• October 3 - Homecoming Dance 8:00 - 11:00 pm @ OWHS

Dear Wildcat Families,

As you may know, setting clear expectations with our students is foundational to setting them up for success here at West.

Oshkosh West Student Handbook

You can find all of our student expectations and policies outlined in the student handbook above. I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of our bigger policies so you can support on your end at home:

Student Electronic Device Policy

• In accordance with the new Wisconsin Schools Cellphone Ban, students will not be allowed to have their phones out during class. Each teacher will have a “cellphone caddy” on their desk, and students will be required to turn their phones into the caddy as they enter the classroom.

• This practice is not new at Oshkosh West and has been used in several of the departments over the past two years with success.

• This may look different in some areas of the building, such as in Physical Education, where students will keep their phones locked in their PE lockers.

• Students with documented medical needs who require the use of their phone will be allowed to keep their phones in their backpacks.

Closed Campus Policy

• Students who leave the school campus during class time without permission from a parent will not be allowed to re-enter the building. (This does not include during open campus lunch or students with an approved open hour).

• If a student needs to leave for an appointment, please call the attendance office prior to the student leaving.

Late Work and Reassessment Policies

• Please encourage your students to familiarize themselves with the late work and reassessment policies for each of their classes as many of these have changed over the summer. The policies can be found in Canvas.

~Principal Montour

Students who will utilize city bussing this school year are eligible for a free city bus pass. Due to a new process with city buss pass, GOTransit will not be at open houses this year. Please see the below options to obtain a free bus pass.

• Students who have cell phone access should download the UMO Mobility App.
• IMPORTANT! Once a student sets up their profile in UMO they must visit one of our offices for us to activate your free bus pass.
• Students without cell phone access can stop in Student Services to pick up a card.

See links below for further assistance.

Student App Instructions Video

Student APP Instructions

• Submit this annual application to see if your family qualifies for free school meals, waived or discounted school fees, and and technology funds to improve internet access, wireless and network services.
• Fastest & Easiest: Complete it online directly in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal (see instructions)
• Alternative Option: You can also fill out paper copies of the Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application and the Permission to Share Information to Receive Fee Waivers form and return it to your school(s).

Families, we encourage our students to take ownership of their school experience! Please review our Student Support Flow to see how students can best navigate questions, concerns, or challenges as they arise this school year.

Parking permits are almost sold out!

These are available for purchase in the school store located in Infinite Campus (IC). Cost is $20.00 per parking permit and are first come first serve!

NOTE: If you do not see anything in this store for purchase, this means we are sold out.

• Once purchased through the school store, student must pick up their parking pass tag at the School Bank.

  • Student must have the vehicle's year, make, model, and license plate number when picking up a pass.

  • If picking up pass before the first day of school (Sept. 1), please contact Lisa Reitz at the school bank to schedule a pickup time, 920.424.4090 ext. 3037 or via email, lisa.reitz@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.

• Parking permit tags must be displayed in the vehicle at all times.

  • This includes using an alternate vehicle on any given day.

  • If student changes vehicles throughout the school year, please visit the door monitor at door 24 to update the year, make, model, and license plate number on file.

• Students are expected to park in unmarked parking stalls. Marked parking stalls for Staff, Handicap, Drivers Ed etc., are strictly prohibited and are subject to ticketing.

• Parking tickets are $15.00 per occurrence. Parking tickets are assessed to students' fees in Infinite Campus (IC).

• School Store Instructions

26/27 school year Chromebook distribution and school pictures will take place August 25 and 26. See details below.

Network Photography Photo Order Info. - English

Network Photography Photo Order Info. - Spanish

Wildcat Welcome (our open house and back-to-school celebration) is scheduled for August 26th from 4:30-6:30 pm, followed by a new student orientation for freshmen and other new students to West from 6:30-7:00 in the auditorium.

Wildcat Welcome is for ALL students, so we encourage everyone to come walk their schedules, meet their teachers, check out the activity fair, and engage in a scavenger hunt for prizes.

4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

• Explore the building

• Check out clubs, sports and activities (O and F Rooms)

• Meet your teachers

• Stop at the Brewing Futures Food Truck for a snack and drink

• Participate in the scavenger hunt and win a small prize for completion

6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

• Meeting in the Auditorium

• Review the daily routine and expectations of a Wildcat & who is available to help

If you have yet to register your student(s) for the upcoming school year please ensure you do this prior to Sept. 1. If your student will require bussing this year, you must complete your registration by Aug. 16 to ensure bussing the first day of school.

In our enrollment this year, you will have the option to select if your student will be eligible for field trips, participate in athletic sports, and have their photo in the yearbook. If you do not complete registration by Sept. 1, your student will not be eligible for field trips, sports, or the yearbook.

How to Register: Log in via the Infinite Campus website or the "Campus Parent" mobile app (available on the App Store and Google Play). Click “More” on the bottom left, then select “Online Registration.”

👉 Read our 2026-2027 Online Registration Guide for the full update and instructions!

It is never to soon to start thinking about purchasing a yearbook and/or Senior photo submission.

• The sooner you purchase, the less you will pay! If you do not buy a yearbook before the end of 2026, we cannot guarantee there will be extras.

• Purchase now through Sept. 6: $60.99

• Purchase Sep-Dec: $65.99
• Purchase in 2027 (while they last): $70.99

Yearbook, Senior Photo, and Advertising One Stop Shop

• Transcript Information
• 26/27 Scholarship Opportunities
• Applying for Scholarships and/or Collage
• Direct Admin WI Info.

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The Index - School Newspaper - Check out our latest issue!

Athletic Schedule

Stay in the know of our Clubs and Activities throughout the month/school year!

Click on the link below to view our current school years calendar for activities during and outside of school hours.

Club Description Link

Social Media Link

OASD Website

2026-2027 Student Calendar

Community Events - View community events shared by the Oshkosh Area School District

District Activity Calendar - View various activities going on within your school and district

Field Trip/School Store Instructions

How to Connect With Your Student Using the Canvas Parent Web Portal

Infinite Campus - Student and Parent Access

OASD Food Menu Nutrislice

SUSO Speak Up, Speak Out - Report a Safety Concern

Work Permit Info and Application

Electronic Policy

26/27 Bell Schedules

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

Wildcat Apparel Store - Purchase your Wildcat gear from the brands you love!

Telehealth Meeting Space Request Form - Request a space for your student to attend a virtual appointment at school!

Administrators & Grade Levels

• Principal - Becky Montour - rebecca.montour@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3015
• Assistant Principal - Grades 9 & 11: Heidi Wheaton, heidi.wheaton@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3013
• Assistant Principal - Grades 10 & 12: Justin Hable, justin.hable@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3011
• Dean of Students - Grades 9 & 11: Marina Kodet, marina.kodet@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3016
• Dean of Students - Grades 10 & 12: Nikki Bouzek, nicole.bouzek@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x 3007
• Activities Director - Kel Van Sistine, kelly.vansistine@oshkosh.k12.wi.us (920) 424-4090 x3014
• School Resource Officer (SRO): Tanner Rasmussen, tanner.rasmussen@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3027

Pupil Services Staff & Grade Levels

• Class of 2027 (Seniors): Andrea Holdorf, andrea.holdorf@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3010
• Class of 2028 (Juniors): Lynn Swoverland, lynn.swoverland@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424- 4090 x3005
• Class of 2029 (Sophomores): Maci Wallace, maci.wallace@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3009
• Class of 2030 (Freshmen): Sue Xiong, sue.xiong@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3006
• ​​Social Worker: Courtney Wagner, courtney.wagner@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3008
• Psychologist: Katie Schmitz, katie.schmitz@oshkosh.k12.wi.us, (920) 424-4090 x3083

For more information, visit the Counseling page.

Chromebook/Technology Assistance

• Teri Rucinsky - Library Media Specialist | teri.rucinsky@oshkosh.k12.wi.us | (920)424.2047

Appointments/leaving building options:

• Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal - You can submit preplanned absence request online!
  • In IC go under More > Absence Request.
    • Please make sure to fill out all the fields with your information so we can accurately mark your student's attendance.
    • Please allow us a minimum of 1 hour notice if your student needs to leave the building early so we have time to locate your student.
• Send note with student - should be brought to Student Services before appointment to get a pass.
• Call in advance - If leaving voicemail, please let us know student’s name, reason for leaving and from which door you will pick student up. Call (920) 424-4090 x4 or (920) 424-4070.
• Email - you are welcome to email us for excused absences. Please email kelsey.gates@oshkosh.k12.wi.us and beth.held@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.

Note - we are often busy on phones or helping students, so if it’s a last minute request, a call is probably the best option. We check voicemails often.

Student Services will write a pass for the student to leave and will have it delivered to the student during one of the classes before the time they are to leave. Students can leave out of Door 38 (Eagle St. in front by flagpole) or Door 24 (gym doors) ONLY, please let us know which door to mark on the pass. The student must sign out on the kiosk at the specified door and can leave the building.

If your student is returning from an appointment, or arriving late, they MUST sign in at either door on the kiosk so we can update attendance. They can return through either Door 24 and Door 38.

* If there is an appointment that comes up with short notice, please let us know ASAP, it sometimes takes a bit to locate students and get them a pass to leave.

If you are the parent of a student that is involved in activities and/or athletics, please make sure to visit the Athletics page for important information about participation, WIAA regulations, and more. If at any time you have a question concerning your child’s sport or other activity please contact me at (920) 267-0289, (920) 424-4090 x3014, OR by email at kelly.vansistine@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.

For schedules, visit OASD Athletics

Thank you for your support of Oshkosh West Activities and Athletics. GO WILDCATS!

Sincerely,
Kel Van Sistine
Activities/Athletic Director