Oshkosh North Newsletter
October 23, 2026
Upcoming Events
- November 7 - OASD All City "Oshkosh Sings" Festival
- November 10 - Veterans Day Assembly, Winter Athletic Code Meeting
- 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
New This Week
Halloween Dress Codešš»
On Friday, October 30th, students are welcome to dress up if they choose. Please review the dress code guidelines below to ensure all costume are appropriate for school!
Celebrations š
During homeroom, students were reminded about Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO)āa free, confidential, 24/7 safety resource available to all Wisconsin K-12 students. A huge shout-out to Mr. Griffithās Leadership 2 class for creating a fantastic hallway display highlighting how students can anonymously report safety concerns and keep our school safe! To learn more about this valuable tool, visit speakup.wisdoj.gov.
On October 20th, Mr. Lieffring and students viewed the moon up close, viewing the craters and terminator line, as well as looking for the elusive Andromeda galaxy and several āFall constellationsā. See the pictures below.
News Worth Repeating
School Safety Feedback Session: Next Steps for Oshkosh North
Dear North Families,
Following last monthās safety incident here at Oshkosh North High School, we know firsthand how deeply safety, communication, and emotional well-being impact our students, staff, and families.
As our school community continues to process what happened, we want to ensure you have a dedicated space to share your thoughts, ask questions, and offer feedback on potential safety enhancements.
We invite you to join us for a Parent and Community Safety Feedback Session:
Date: Thursday, November 12th
Time: 5:00 ā 6:00 PM
Location: Media Center
During this session, we will gather feedback on three specific measures currently under evaluation across the district:
1) The use of metal detectors and security wands in schools
2) Clear backpacks
3) Requiring the use of lockers - not allowing backpacks and coats in classrooms
How Your Feedback Will Be Used
This meeting is designed to listen to our North families - your perspectives, questions, and ideas. I will take our collective feedback directly to the OASD Executive Team and Emergency Preparedness Collaborative Operations Team (EPCOT), alongside input being gathered from our staff and students, to inform their ongoing evaluation of district safety policies.
Thank you for your voice, your partnership, and your continued care for our Oshkosh North community.
Attendance Line Information for Families
If your student will be absent from school or needs to leave for an appointment, please call our attendance line at (920) 424-0288 to report the absence or early dismissal.
Please remember to leave a voicemail if you are unable to speak with someone directly. Due to the high volume of calls, our attendance secretary checks voicemails promptly to ensure student passes can be prepared and attendance records are updated accordingly.
When leaving a voicemail, please include the following information:
Your first and last name
Your student's legal first and last name
Your student's grade level
Whether your student will be returning to school that day
We understand that unexpected situations and emergencies arise. However, if your student needs to leave for an appointment, we kindly ask that you call as early in the morning as possible. This allows us time to prepare your student's pass so they can leave class at the requested time.
When we receive last-minute calls, we may need to contact the classroom directly to dismiss your student. Calling ahead helps us minimize classroom interruptions and allows our teachers to focus on instruction.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our attendance procedures running smoothly!
Parent Advisory Information
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 spiritāfrom 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
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.
Enhanced Family Communication: We are committing to the district's standardized newsletter format to make news and resources easier for guardians to navigate.
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].
Counselor's Corner
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!
North Athletics News
Cheer On Our Spartan Athletes!
Canāt 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!
Winter Athletic Code Meeting
The Winter Athletic Code meeting will take place on Tuesday, 11/10/26 at 6:30 PM in the North fieldhouse. Every winter student-athlete who didn't attend a fall code meeting must attend with a parent/guardian. The meeting will last about 35 minutes. Please park in the east lot by the tennis courts and enter door #20 for the meeting. Any questions, please reach out to craig.lieder@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.
Academic Achievement & Co-Curricular Attendance Standards
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.
To be eligible to practice, compete, or perform, a student must be present for all scheduled classes on the day of the event.
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.
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.
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:
Medical, dental, or healthcare appointments.
Attendance at a funeral.
School-sanctioned activities related to a classroom grade (e.g., field trips).
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.
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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 .
Yearbook Information
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!
District News
Quick Links
This link will take you to a calendar where students, staff, and families can see meeting times and locations for clubs here at Oshkosh North. Check back often for any updated dates!