Oshkosh North Newsletter

• November 7 - OASD All City "Oshkosh Sings" Festival
• Novemebr 8 - Communities Autumn Craft Fair
• November 10 - Veterans Day Assembly, Winter Athletic Code Meeting
• November 17 - Northside Fall Jazz Concert
• November 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences, FAFSA Night, Parent Advisory Meeting, School Safety Session
• Novemeber 13 - No School, PD Day
• November 19 - Band in Holiday Parade
• November 25-27- No School, Thanksgiving Break
• December 12 - Band -O- Rama @ ONHS
• December 23 - January 1 - No School, Winter Break

During our Veterans Day Assembly, we encourage all students to show their North Pride by demonstrating our I.S.E.E. values: Integrity, Safety, Engagement, and Excellence. We ask that students come dressed in their best or show their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue as we honor and recognize our veterans.Thank you for helping us make this a meaningful and respectful celebration!

Click HERE to see the adjusted bell schedule for November 10th.

With colder weather approaching, we want to remind students that blankets should not be brought to school. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we reinforce this expectation.

Join us on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM for a fun day of shopping and supporting our school community!

📍 Location: Oshkosh North Frank Schade Fieldhouse
Please enter through Door 20.

🎟️ Admission: $2.00 per person or FREE with a food donation!

We hope to see you there. Thank you for supporting our Communities Program!

This school year, Oshkosh North and Oshkosh West High Schools will use an updated

end-of-semester (finals) schedule. We are moving from our historical three-day semester exam

period to a two-day academic credit recovery model.

Following a review of our testing practices last year, this plan was presented to the OASD

Education Committee. District and school leaders made the decision to implement the revised

schedule as a one-year pilot program for this school year. Click the link below to see the communication that was sent out to Parents, Guardians and Students on 11/5/26.

Our first round of winners from the November tardy challenge will be announced on Monday, November 9. In order to be eligible for a prize, students must have no more than one tardy from the week prior and no unexcused absences. We are picking over 15 winners every week for the entire month of November! Winners are drawn at random. Prizes include snacks, treats, free items from restaurants like Culver's, Rocky rococo's, and Jersey Mike’s, gift cards, and more!

World Languages and Culinary Arts students came together to celebrate Day of the Dead by learning about the holiday then baking and decorating cookies together. Thanks to the Celebrate Education grant, "Global Flavors, Global Voices" through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, over 325 students were able to share the experience.

On November 12, 2026 we will be holding Parent Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be held from 4:00-7:00 with 4:00-5:30 being held in person and 5:30-7:00 virtual.

Conference sign-up will close at the end of the day November 9, 2026. Use PTCFast.com to sign up now!

If you have any questions or need assistance scheduling your conference, please contact Oshkosh North High School at (920) 424-7000.

Dear North Families,

Following last month’s 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 – 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.

Many times students ask what score they need on the ACT. Although there is no single universal ACT score required for schooling after high school, the score you need depends entirely on the type of school you want to attend. Also remember that although some schools do not require an ACT score, a higher score on the ACT can make you eligible for scholarships by the school.

Here is some 4 year college information:

• National Average: Around 19.4 (based on recent national data).

• Open-Admission/Priviate Colleges: Many accept scores between 16 and 20 (or have no test requirement at all).

• State Universities and Public Colleges: Competitive scores typically range from 21 to 29, depending on the program.

• Selective and Top-Tier Universities (Ivy League, etc.): Competitive scores usually fall between 31 and 35+ (the top 5% to 10% of test-takers).

But instead of aiming for a random score on the ACT, look for the middle 50% score range (the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students) published on your target college’s admissions page.

• If your score is above the 75th percentile, it strengthens your application and scholarship chances.

• If your score is below the 25th percentile, you may want to retake the test or apply test-optional if the school offers it.

Another option that many students choose is the Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC). Although you do not need an ACT score to be accepted into FVTC, doing well on the ACT will allow you to waive some placement tests. An ACT score of 18 or higher in Math, Reading, or English can be used to satisfy academic readiness benchmarks and waive standard placement tests (like the ACCUPLACER) for specific general education or prerequisite courses.

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!

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!

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.

Winter sports are right around the corner! Please review the first day of practice dates for each sport below.

November 9, 2026

• Girls Basketball

• Girls Gymnastics

• Boys Hockey

• Girls Hockey

November 16, 2026

• Boys Basketball

• Boys Swimming & Diving

• Boys Wrestling

• Girls Wrestling

Important Physical Reminder: If your student does not have a current physical on file, they must have one completed before the first day of practice. Students will NOT be allowed to participate in practices or games until an up-to-date physical is on file.

If you have any questions regarding your student's physical, please contact Craig Lieder at craig.lieder@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.

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