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A Newsletter from Onalaska High School June 2017 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Important Dates Summer School ...... June 13 – July 21 Booster Golf Outing ...... June 26 Catherine Berg Musical ..... July 14 and 15 Fall Sports Meeting ...... July 27 2017-18 Registration ...... Aug. 16
In This Issue Class of 2017 Top 5 %...... 1 Josephine Borene Addison Freybler Madeline Goethel Important Dates ...... 2 Daughter of Steven Son of Anthony Daughter of Patrick Fall Registration ...... 2 and and and Fall Sports Starting Dates ...... 2 Kristine Borene Cindy Freybler Angela Goethel Graduating Class of 2017 ...... 3 – 4 Graduation Speakers ...... 5 2017 Class Motto ...... 5 2017 Scholarship Recipients ...... 6 – 8 Class of 2017 Senior Awards ...... 9 Freshmen Update Information ...... 10 Catherine Berg Summer Musical ...... 11 School District Blog ...... 11 Changes in Student Information ...... 11 Parent Liaison ...... 11
Summer School ...... 12 Ethan Houskamp Karissa Grapes Ruth Hallstead Medication Disposal Options ...... 12 Daughter of Terry Daughter of Eric Son of John Class of 2018 Senior Pictures ...... 12 and and and Class of 2018 Baby Ad Form...... 13 Kathy Grapes Mary Hallstead Beth Houskamp World Language Department ...... 14 Parents Who Host Lose the Most ...... 15 Summer Meal Program ...... 16 National Honor Society criteria ...... 17 Health Science Academy ...... 18 National Merit Semifinalists ...... 19 Intramural Disc Golf Champs ...... 19 Screenagers ...... 20 Student Services Update ...... 21– 31 ACT Dates ...... 21 Summer Student Service Hours ...... 21 Important Fall Dates ...... 22 OHS Job Board ...... 22 Veronica Johnson Samuel Naik Jessica Ni Scholarship Information ...... 22 Daughter of Paul Son of Rajiv Daughter of Ima’de Budiasa Graduated Senior Information ...... 23–24 and and and Community Service Opportunities ...... 24 Kay Johnson Sarah Naik Sheila Cheung Rising Senior – Class of 2018 ...... 25 – 26 UW Journey ...... 26 AP Summer Assignment ...... 27 Summer Opportunities ...... 28 – 30 Community Opportunities ...... 30 –31 Activities ...... 32 – 35 Sports Physical ...... 32 Concussion Information ...... 32 Booster Club Golf Scramble ...... 32 Fall Sports Dates ...... 33 Athletic Registration ...... 33 MVC Spring Sports All Conference ..... 34 Shafee Rayhan Laik Ruetten Melissa Wiebke MVC Spring Academic players ...... 35 Son of Kazi Rayhan Son of Kevin Daughter of Daniel and and and Sharmin Islam Pam Ruetten Julie Wiebke
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Important Dates Summer School ...... June 13 – July 21 Booster Club 2017 Golf Outing ...... Monday, June 26 --- Registration from 11am-Noon, 12:30 shotgun start Catherine Berg Musical – Shrek The Musical ...... Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 --- 7:30 PM in the PAC Parent/Athlete/Coach Preseason Sports Meeting...... Thursday, July 27 --- 6:30 PM in the PAC Registration ...... Wednesday, August 16 from 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM 9th Grade Parent Information Night ...... Wednesday, August 16 --- 6:30 PM in the PAC Junior Parking Ballots Due ...... Friday, August 18 --- (Lottery Drawing will take place the week of August 21) LINK Freshmen Orientation ...... Wednesday, August 30 --- 8:00 AM in the Fieldhouse Transfer (New) Student Orientation ...... Wednesday, August 30 --- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM --- OHS Board Room 1st day of school ...... Friday, September 1, 2017 --- 7:30 AM No School – Labor Day ...... Monday, September 4 Last day to drop a class ...... Monday, September 11 Senior Student & Parent Night (Admissions & Financial Aid) ...... Monday, September 11 --- 6:30 - 8:30 PM Practice ACT for ALL juniors in the morning/ Local College Tours in the afternoon ...... Friday, September 22 Senior Pictures/ Baby Ads Due...... Friday, September 29 Picture Re-take Day ...... Thursday, October 5 --- 7:30 – 10:00 AM Junior Career Expo ...... Thursday, October 5 --- LaCrosse Center No School --- Professional Development ...... Friday, October 6 Senior Reality Store ...... Thursday, October 12 Parent Teacher Conferences ...... Wednesday, October 18 --- 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ...... Thursday, October 19 --- 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM ...... and Friday, October 20 --- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PSAT for ALL Juniors ...... Wednesday, October 11 during school Senior application completion help during resource ...... October 25-26
Fall Sports starting dates:
Tuesday, August 1 Mandatory Football Parent/Athlete/
Monday, August 7 Coach Girls Golf Preseason Meeting for ALL Tuesday, August 8 Fall Sports on Girls Tennis Wednesday, August 16 from Thursday, July 27 Girls Swimming 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. at 6:30 PM in the Monday, August 14 Performing Arts The first day of classes is Boys Soccer Center (PAC). Friday, September 1. Cross Country Girls Volleyball
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Gabriel Alexander Absalon Shadow Rockwell Eden Alexis Rose Johnson Isaac Robert Arellano Adrien Fajfr Kiersten Elyce Johnson Taityana Denise Austin Noah Allen Faught Veronica Crosby Johnson* Rachel Schelble Bakken Cody Joseph Feehan Mathew Steven Johnson-Lester Kyla Grace Bantle Noah James Fredrickson**NHS Makenzie Ann Jones Zachary Aaron Bashaw Addison Richard Freybler***NHS Megan Mary Jones***NHS Lily Marie Benrud Morgan Elizabeth Gargaro*** Grace Anna Kabliska*** Daniel James Benson Tayler Ann Garves***NHS MaKenna Rachelle Kalosis*** Rayne Nicole Berg Brittany Jo Germanson Taylor Lynn Kendhammer Kyle Richard Berger** Michael David Gibbons Christian Anthony Kerwin Tyler Ray Berger Austin Robert Ralph Glynn Melissa Kathryn Knickrehm Evan Edward Bergman Madeline Elise Goethel***NHS Madeline Mary Knorr** Connor Robert Birdsong*** Karissa Rose Grapes***NHS Jacob Jeffrey Koblitz Josephine Hanson Borene***NHS Jason Lee Grodevant Devyn Michael Korish*** Sally Anne Bowman Carolina Guerrero Chloe Anne Krohn*** Karli Reagan Breiling***NHS Kevin Guerrero Mikayla Rae Krueger Chenoa Marie Bruguier Benjamin Thomas Gumz*** Gillian Paige Kuecker Jessica Renee Buhrow Matthew Mical Habek Dane Phillip Larson Savannah Sue Burghagen Lucas Matthew Hackner Brittni Lian Lathrop Alexey Schroeder Buswell Steven James Halderson***NHS Jennifer Christine Laux*** Jordenne Demiree Butler**NHS Ruth Elizabeth Hallstead***NHS Ryan Michael Lemon Barrett Douglas Calhoun** Cameron Edmund Arihood Isaac Ethan Lock** Kyler Michael Chafer Hanabarger Connor Jon Lorentz Jasmyne Elizabeth Chester Justin Nolan Hanson Haley Rose Lubinsky** Allison Taylor Christenson*** Madelynn Davis Hanson Christine Elizabeth Luce***NHS Jackson George Clements Zachariah Lee Hartung Larry Lee Ludke, Jr. Dylan Michael Clemmer Tamarah Constance Harvey Michael John Lyden, Jr. Kelsey Amelia Conway*** Zachary Scott Hauser Jasmyn Lynn Mace Malania Olivia Copeland Elizabeth Marie Havenstrite** Zylan Athens Magiera-Kmiecik Destiny Elizabeth Cordry-Grosskopf Jacob Thomas Hegge Jacob Michael Malzacher*** Evan Jude Cree Carly Paige Heilman Dade Harlin Mann Cody Scott Cudo Austin John Helseth Alexis Jo Marcon***NHS Spencer Joseph Curran Kristina Ann Hitchler Erin Kelly Markworth***NHS Jakob Dylan Davis Emily Ann Hoeft Alana Marie Martin Zoe Olivia deBoer*** Alexa Jean Hosch***NHS Emma Marie Martinez Marissa Ann Delaney*** Ethan John Houskamp*** Zachary Brian Marx Ian Michael Deyo Sydney Alexandra Hubbard***NHS Harmony Skye Mayberry Drew Evan Diermeier*** Tyler Roger Hughes***NHS Kyle David McCumber Houston James Dorn Cole Thomas Jacobson Nicholas Patric McGuane Brayton Thomas Duin** Molly Rae Jacobson Brennan John McKee Matthew Jonathan Dutton Ashli Sue Jambois Brody Hunter McSorley Zachary Michael Earll***NHS Justine Elizabeth Jensen Kayleigh Ann Merritt
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Milos Miljkovic** Emma Grace Moorhead Abigail Jade Nagle Rilee Victoria Millis*** Nicole Victoria Morgan Samuel Michael Naik*** Aurora Molinaroli Fynn Jannick Mueller Darius Namazi***NHS Michael Jay Mooney Jacob Michael Murphy Connor Jacob Newkirk Jessica Ayu Mirah Ni***NHS Riley James Schemmel Anthony Tou Mong Vue Skylar Paul Norman Hallie Alexis Schmeling***NHS Golsee Rose Vue*** Cameron Michael Oberweiser Aliviamarie Ashleigh Pa Chia Vue Sierra Rose O’Donnell*** Schmidt-Sanders***NHS Tou Vue Cortney Daryl Olson** Sidney James Shapiro***NHS Maris Christine Vuich*** Skylar Louise Palm Evan James Sharpe Bryce Alen Wagner Brittany Marie Parker Promise Kasia Singvah*** Griffin Michael Wakeen Quincy Toriano Parker Simona Skripova Isabel Paige Waters Raymon Micheal Parker*** Allison Rae Smalley Joseph Paul Weigel Rosario D Perez-Guerra*** Christen Signa Smith Lauryn Elizabeth Wenberg***NHS Colton Wesley Peterson Katherine Mary Snelling Melissa Ann Wiebke***NHS Courtney Margaret Pilger Hannah Marcia Snyder*** Perry Elisabeth Wied***NHS Lauren Guerin Plantz* Nathaniel Jerome Sobeck Nicholas Arthur Wise Christian David Platt** Katherine Louise Solie**NHS Jasmine Renee Woods Natasha Jade Popowich* Draven Randolph Stedman Megan Woody Anna Maria Pretasky Alissa Rae Stenberg Zaria Evangelene Wright*** Victoria Autumn Price Riley Antoinette Stenger** Vinson Tswv Yim Xiong Nicholas William Quillin Tayla Jean Stuttley Abigail Rose Yaeger** Alyssa Marie Radde Parker Andrew Tepp Meg Yang Tianna Lynn Rasmussen Lyndzey Mary Ann Tetzlaff Tswv Yim Jonathan Yang*** Shafee Mohommed Rayhan*** Pa Nou Thao*** Austin Philip Yeager Elliot Logan Rickert Mallory Rae Thies***NHS Lilian Zahn Zachary Daniel Rinartz***NHS Zachary Steven Thomas***NHS Igor Zavadovsky Draven Cody Robinson Andrew Michael Thometz Ashley LeAnn Zeitler Logan Robert Solie Robison Taylor Marie Makanalani Tanner James Zelm Alexis Marie Rogers Thompson Chloe Tyler Zielke Natalie Jane Rooney D’Andre Michael Turner Jalen Daniel Zubich**NHS Peyton Justine Rothering Tyler Joseph Turriff**NHS Laik Stephen Ruetten***NHS Andrew Ryan Van Craenenbroeck Honors * Jalen Avery Sample Alexandria Marie Van Den Heuvel High Honors ** Jordyn Ashley Sample Chia See Vang Highest Honors *** Noah Jameson Sample Paofue George Vang NHS--National Honor Society Ethan Thomas Schaller Nicholas Scott Victor David Michael Scheel Bailey Pharis Visker***
The faculty and staff at OHS would like to wish you success in your future life choices. Our role as educators has led us to this parting moment, and one we reluctantly face every year. We have done our best to prepare you for your life beyond high school. Our best to each of you as you follow your dreams.
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2017 Senior Speakers
Jordenne Butler Isaac Lock
Sam Naik Jessica Ni Class Motto “What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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201 777 Onalaska High School Scholarship Recipients
William E. Johnson Scholarships: Victoria Price, Onalaska Royal Basketball Scholarships: Tyler Jasmyne Chester, Ashley Zeitler Hughes, Jalen Zubich, Brayton Duin, Noah Fredrickson, John and Linda Lyche Family Scholarship: Tamara Tyler Turriff Harvey, Brittni Lathrop Onalaska Suns Basketball Scholarships: Marissa Western Technical Foundation Scholarship: Joe Weigel Delany, Christine Luce, Tayla Stuttley, Halle Schmeling Onalaska Employees Education Association: Jasmyn Kent Grimsled Memorial Scholarship: Alivia Schmidt- Chester, Mike Lyden, Kelsey Conway Sanders Kellie Miller Kim Memorial Scholarship : Golsee Vue Valerie Burman Art Plus Scholarship: Zylan M-K Kaitlin Elizabeth Mahr Memorial Scholarship: Rosey Robert Weber Memorial Scholarship: Cole Jacobson Perez-Guerra, Zach Earll Onalaska Class of 1951 Scholarships: Ethan Houskamp, Clayton and Vivian Veum Scholarship: Isaac Lock Erin Markworth Whitebeck Scholarship: Jacob Malzacher, Katie Solie Onalaska Firefighters Association: Matt Habeck, Emily Therese Kroes Memorial Scholarship: Elliott Rickert Hoeft Florence Hyatt Memorial Scholarship: Molly Jacobson Rick Majerus Family Scholarship: Noah Fredrickson Achieve Excellence Scholarship: Ruth Hallstead, Jessica Harold Lemke Memorial Scholarships: Zach Rinartz, Ni, Sam Naik, Laik Rutten Kyle Berger Excellence at Large: Maddy Goethel, Josephine Borene, Senior Airman Adam Servais Memorial Scholarship: Addison Freybler, Karissa Grapes Kyla Bantle Dick and Lucy Mulder Scholarship: Bailey Visker, Onalaska Rotary Club: Megan Jones, Alexis Marcon, Sydney Hubbard Jalen Zubich, Johnathan Yang Tim Gullikson Memorial Scholarship: Tayler Garves La Crosse Tribune Extra Effort La Crosse Community Colleen Jacob Memorial Scholarship: Melissa Foundation Scholarship: Taityana Austin Knickrehm, Hannah Snyder Riverland Energy Scholarship: Jordenne Butler Mary Aiken Memorial Scholarship : Megan Jones, American Red Cross: Ethan Houskamp Lauryn Wenberg Onalaska Area Business Association: Sydney Hubbard, La Crosse Community Foundation Scholarship: Emma Karissa Grapes Moorhead Altra Credit Union: Madeline Goethel, Grace Kabliska Onalaska American Legion Americanism Award: Zach Jon Havenstrite Memorial Scholarship s: Emma Earll, Mallory Thies Moorhead, Zach Rinartz, Zach Earll Onalaska Lions Club: Cortney Olson Centering Onalaska Scholarship for the Arts: Tianna Onalaska National Honor Society Scholarships: Karli Rasmussen Breiling, Meg Yang Jacob Trannel Memorial Scholarship: Hallie WKTY Sportscaster Club Student Athlete Scholarship: Schmeling Zach Thomas La Crosse County Pork Producers Scholarship: Zach McFlury Scholarship: Maddy Knorr Thomas Daughters of the American Revolution: Ruth Hallstead Couleecap John Young Scholarship: Laik Ruetten La Crosse Kiwanis Community Award: Houston Dorn La Crosse Education Association: Tyler Hughes, Steven George and Ruth Myer Scholarships: Griffin Wakeen, Halderson Ben Gumz OHS PSG Scholarships: Karissa Grapes, Tori Price, La Crosse Festivals Gemutlichkeit Foundation: Alexa Isabell Waters, Isaac Lock Hosch OHS Band Booster Scholarships: Elliot Rickert, Megan Student Leadership Awards : Gigi Kuecker, Sid Shapiro, Jones, Kelsey Conway, Grace Kabliska, Ethan Schaller Erin Markworth, Melissa Wiebke, Skylar Palm, Haley Health Science Academy Scholarship: Perry Wied Lubinsky Mayo Clinic Dependent Scholarships: Mallory Thies, John and Ruth Sherman Scholarship: Grace Kabliska Sally Bowman, Cortney Olson, Skylar Norman, Christine Luce
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Wisconsin Academic Excellence: Sam Naik, Jessica Ni University of Central Missouri Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarshi p: Darius Namazi Nick Victor Technical Education Scholarship: Colton Peterson, Lily Red and Black Scholarship Benrud Non-resident Scholar Award La Crosse Area High School Mountain Bike Team: Calvin College Ruth Hallstead and Tanner Zelm Ethan Houskamp Onalaska Interact: Abby Yeager Legacy Award Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Scholarships : Trustee’s Scholarship Jordenne Butler University of Minnesota-Duluth Senior Concurso Scholarship: Megan Jones UMD Scholarship, Alexa Hosch Team Bass Scholarship: Cortney Olson Milwaukee School of Engineering Onalaska Aspiring Journalist Scholarship: Jake Laik Ruetten Malzacher Destination MSOE Scholarship WASBO Scholarship: Darius Namazi Academic Scholarship Ashley Furniture: Olivia Copeland Science Olympiad Scholarship Mable Anderson Scholarships: Karli Breiling , Tianna Summer Program Scholarship Rasmussen, Hallie Schmeling, Zach Thomas, Lexie Rube Goldberg Scholarship Marcon, Mallory Thies University of Alabama National Propane Gas Foundation Elain Ruhl Ruth Hallstead Memorial Scholarship: Karissa Grapes Alabama National Merit Scholarship YWCA Teen LEAD Scholarship: Lily Benrud University of Minnesota Coach John Brenner Swimming Scholarship: Sally Alli Christenson Bowman College of Food, Ag and Natural Science Scholarship NCAA Athletic Scholarships: Sydney Hubbard, Jalen University of Wisconsin-Platteville Sample, Tyler Turriff, Tyler Hughes, Austin Glynn, Tayla Cortney Olson Stuttley, Nick Victor Pioneer Recognition Scholarship NAIA Athletic Scholarships: Noah Fredrickson, Zach Loyola University Earll Maris Vuich University of Sioux Falls Dean’s Scholarship Presidential Scholarship, Sydney Hubbard University of Southern California Midway University Shafee Rayhan Deans Scholarship, Emma Moorhead President’s Scholarship University of Iowa USC National Merit Scholarship Old Gold Scholarship, MaKenna Kalosis University of Iowa University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Ellie Havenstrite UWL-First Scholar, Lexie Marcon Academic Success Scholarship University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Iowa Heritage Scholarship UWL Admissions Academic Scholarship, Karissa Grapes UI Old Gold Scholarship Viterbo University Winona State Zoe deBoer Kyla Bantle Noah Fredrickson Academic Scholarship Zach Earll Winona State Alivia Schmidt-Sanders Tyler Hughes Grinnell University WSU Foundation Board Scholarship Sam Naik UW-La Crosse Dean’s Scholarship Jonathan Yang National Merit Scholarship Multicultural Student Achievement Scholarship St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Edgewood College Presidential Merit Scholarship, Hallie Schmeling Gigi Kuecker Heritage Scholarship
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University of Minnesota University of Nebraska Jessica Ni Josephine Borene Gold Scholar Award George Beadle Scholarship U of M National Merit Scholarship Nebraska Legends Scholarship Carroll University Honors Textbook Scholarship Charles Carroll Scholar, Sally Bowman Vern Dale 2017 Winona State University Alivia Schmidt-Sanders Brittany Parker Morgan Gargaro WSU Department of Music Scholarship Madeline Goethel University of St. Thomas Ruth Hallstead Morgan Gargaro Christine Luce St. Thomas Academic Scholarship Josephine Borene St. Cloud State Karissa Grapes Tyler Turriff Zach Thomas Presidential Academic Scholarship Darius Namazi Winona State University Veronica Johnson Veronica Johnson Melissa Wiebke Academic Scholarship Award Addison Freybler North Dakota State University Ethan Houskamp Kyle Berger Sam Naik Helgason Engineering Scholarship Laik Ruetten Provost Scholarship Shafee Rayhan University of Wisconsin River Falls Zach Earll Grace Kabliska Brayton Duin Academic Achievement Award Raymon Parker Luther College Makenna Kalosis Elliot Rickert Alexa Hosch Martin Luther Award Tyler Hughes Weston Noble Music Scholarship Jessica Ni Music Lesson Scholarship Hallie Schmeling
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Military Recognition Global Scholars- Ruth Hallstead, Jennifer Laux and Evan Cree Perry Wied Jacob Hegge Business- Karissa Grapes and Gillian Kuecker Social Studies- Darius Namazi Vocal Music- English- Alivia Schmidt-Sanders Directors Awards: Elliot Rickert, Zoe de Boer, Lauryn Wenberg, Zaria Wright, Kirsten Johnson and Isaac Drama- Alivia Schmidt-Sanders and Elliot Rickert Lock, Brittany Parker National Choral Award: Alivia Schmidt-Sanders Forensics- Alivia Schmidt-Sanders Outstanding Senior Award: Kyle Berger and Olivia Copeland Instrumental Music-Instrumental- John Philip Sousa : Elliot Rickert La Crosse Area Music Teachers Association Louis Armstrong: Grace Kabliska Recognition Award- Karli Breiling Wind Ensemble member of the year : Barrett Calhoun Orchestra- Madeline Knorr Family and Consumer Education- Pa Chia Vue National Honor Society- Peer Tutors- Emma Martinez, Zach Earll, Lyndzey Addison Freybler Tetzlaff, Alyssa Radde, Alexis Johnson, Ally Smalley, Karissa Grapes Hallie Schmeling, Meg Yang, Logan Robison, Addison Sydney Hubbard Freybler, Abigail Nagle, Sierra O’Donnell Lexie Marcon Erin Markworth Math- Sam Naik and Shafee Rayhan Christine Luce Alivia Schmidt-Sanders Health- Zach Earll and Christine Luce Karli Breiling Mallory Thies Physical Education- Nick Victor, Austin Glynn, and Pa Nou Thao Marketing - Zack Thomas
Art- Zylan Magiera-Kmiecik and Skylar Palm WIAA Scholar Athlete Nominees: Tyler Hughes and Hallie Schmeling Science- Sam Naik, Jessica Ni, Ethan Houskamp, Shafee Rayhan and Sid Shapiro National Merit Scholar Program- Ruth Hallstead, Jessica Ni, Sam Naik, Shafee Rayhan World Languages- Spanish Honor Society: Josephine Borene , Jasmyne Chester , Marissa Delaney , Zachary Earll , Alexa Hosch , Megan Jones , Grace Kabliska , Jennifer Laux , Jessica Ni , Rosario Pérez-Guerra , Tianna Rasmussen , Hallie
Schmeling , Katherine Solie , Golsee Vue , Perry Wied French Honor Society: Christine Luce, Jake Malzacher, Karissa Grapes
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Your Freshmen’s 1 st Day of High School Starts Here…
The Staff and Students of Welcome Onalaska High School Invite the class of 2021 Class to our Thirteenth Annual Jump Start to High School of 2021! LINK Freshmen Registration: Freshmen Orientation Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Open 8:30 AM –7:00 PM 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM Takes approximately 1/2 hour. Student may come alone or with a parent to pay fees, get your locker August 30, 2017
and lock combination, have ID Photo The purpose of this orientation is to make the taken, meet the principal/associate transition from middle school to high school a principal, and see your friends. positive one. Seniors and juniors will serve OHS Commons as leaders to the freshmen. Large and small group activities are designed to address Freshmen & Parent students’ needs and concerns in an enjoyable manner. Wear comfortable clothes and don’t Orientation Meeting: bring all your stuff…travel light. If you have Wednesday, August 16 any questions, please call Link Crew 6:30 PM Coordinators: Jon Froh at 783-4561, Ext. OHS Performing Arts Center 5311or Tracey Socha Ext. 5322.
Plan to be engaged during the full time! OHS Students and staff have designed activities for the freshmen that will promptly start and end according to the schedule. Be sure to eat a good breakfast to get you through the morning.
Onalaska High School Student Services 700 Hilltopper Place Onalaska WI 54650
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The Catherine Berg Summer Musical Theatre will be presenting the musical “Shrek” on July 14 and 15 at 7:30 PM in the Claude C. Deck Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for students.
"Shrek," based on the popular animated film, was written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori. It features such
popular songs as "Big Bright Beautiful World" and "Story of My Life."
If you are interested in following what is happening in the School District of Onalaska, check out these two blog links. One is a link to the good news as communicated through the district's blog and the other is Superintendent Fran Finco's blog. Both will keep you up to date on district happenings.
School District of Onalaska Blog: http://onalaskaschooldistrict.wordpress.com/
Superintendent Fran Finco's Blog: http://franfinco.wordpress.com/
Changes in Student Parent Liaison Information The role of Parent Liaison was created through the Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative Information (WSPEI) to aid in the support of families with children If you have any changes throughout the year or adolescents who have special needs. in your child’s information, please contact The Parent Liaison for the Onalaska School District is: our Pupil Services office at 783-4610. Vicky Shanley th This information would include: 214 15 Ave N, Onalaska • address/phone number 608-317-0275 • [email protected] parent/guardian information If you are the parent of a child with special needs, • emergency contacts please contact Vicky if you have any questions about • health issues the special education process. • email address
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2017 SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer School credit courses have strict attendance guidelines due to the limited time for classes. In most classes, students are allowed to miss only two classes, and if they miss a third time, they are removed from the class. If the summer school class is half the normal summer school time frame, such as First Aid/CPR/AED, then only one absence is allowed. Onalaska Summer Please read the summer school booklet to find out School Registration what the specific attendance requirements are for Who: Students entering grades 9 – 12. each course. Please contact Anna Curtis if you How: Online – have any questions. http://www.onalaska.k12.wi.us/schools/ high/students/index.cfm
When: Registration April 4 – June 12, 2017
Summer School Contact: Lisa Kutil, Summer School Secretary at [email protected] or Summer School begins June 13 and will end 608-783-4571 x5034. July 21. Anna Curtis, Summer School Coordinator at There will be no classes on July 3 - 5. [email protected] or 608-783-4561 x5003.
Attention Class of 2018 - make your senior picture appointments now! A reminder from the yearbook staff and area photographers:
La Crosse/Onalaska area photography studios request that you make your appointment NOW to get your picture taken this summer. Dates are already being filled for photographs.
The Yearbook’s deadline for submission of senior graduation photos is Friday, September 29, and area photographers need the time to process the negatives and print your selections (takes approximately four to six weeks). This is also the deadline for yearbook Baby Ads.
Please act quickly to reserve your time! Make your appointment today! Watch for mailings in July and September.
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Dear Parents/Guardians of the Graduating Class of 2018
The yearbook staff would like to invite you to place a Student Recognition Ad (better known as “Baby Ad”) in the 2017-18 Aksalano yearbook. Submit a favorite infant or toddler photo of your senior son or daughter, and include a personal message of love, support and encouragement.
The message should be no longer than 40 words, and the cost is $40.00. Payments can be made by check or online at http://www.onalaska.k12.wi.us/schools/high/about/yearbook.cfm . If you pay online, please include the receipt with your order form.
Photos can be sent along with the order form or emailed to Therese Frana at [email protected] (jpeg format, 300 dpi). If you would like the picture returned to you, please include a self-addressed-stamped envelope with your payment. Pictures will be returned to parents in the spring.
In order for us to meet our deadline with Jostens, we must receive your photo, message and payment no later than Friday, September 29 . Late submissions cannot be accepted. September 29 is also the day senior portrait photos must be submitted to the yearbook staff.
Any questions should be directed to Therese Frana, Onalaska High School Yearbook Advisor, at [email protected] .
Thank you, The Aksalano Yearbook Staff
OHS Senior Baby Ad Please Print
Student Name:______Parent Name:______
Address:______
Phone:______E-mail address:______
Please Print Message (no more than 40 words): ______
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Send check, message and photo to: OHS Yearbook, 700 Hilltopper Place, Onalaska, WI 54650
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Onalaska High School World Language Department
LE DÉPARTEMENT DES LANGUES ÉTRANGÈRES • DEPARTAMENTO DE IDIOMAS DEL MUNDO JUNE 2017 • JUIN 2017 • JUNIO 2017
WORLD LANGUAGE French Pronunciation Competition 2017 Mrs. STAFFAmy Ticknor [email protected] Le Concours Oral Français 2017
Mr. Brian Wopat [email protected] The French Pronunciation Contest (Le Concours Oral Français) was held at
Mrs. Christy DeRuyter Arrowhead Union High School on Saturday, May 13. Onalaska High School had [email protected] 38 students join over 160 students from schools across Wisconsin competed in
Mrs. Victoria Carter the annual speaking contest. Students sign up to perform in one of six speaking [email protected] categories. Each category has a corresponding level based on the number of Mr. Andy Beckstrom years the student has been studying French. Students are judged by three [email protected] French-speaking judges and given a rating of either A, B, or C. Students who earn an A rating get a gold medal. Students who earn B rating get a silver FACT CHECK medal.
MYTH: You only need to The students who earned an A rating are: Music: Allison Frauenkron, Faith Platt, Zaria Wright take two years of a Memorized poetry: Nick Buege, Kyle Comeau, Gabriel Putnma, Keelin McGrath, Taja world language. Wright, Savannah Campbell, Ka Yang, Rebecca Kendhammer, Ashley Copus, Audrey Akins, Tyler Johnson, Zach Morgan, Jacob Hitchler, Laura Greene, Brayden Page, Lucas REALITY: There is a Oelfke, Oliviah Gonzalez, Sonja Kleven, Alexandra Morgan, Nou Chee Thao, false belief that one Prose: Grace Heisz, Yi Hang Zhang, Lucas Boebel, Abbie Giunta, Ricky Cheng, Rachael Lehner needs a world language Reader's theater: Asa Luken, Katherine Snelling, McKenzie Quillin, Sophia Tobert to graduate from high Theatre de chambre: Grace Gehrke, Jessica Wilson school. Equally false, Earning a silver are: Memorized poetry: Sadie Turner there is a belief that Reader's theater: Libby Knickrehm, Arianna Weidemeier universities require two Félicitations years for admission. The truth is, there isn’t any requirement for high school graduation. However, universities use world language as criteria for selection. The more you have, the more likely you are to gain admittance to the university of your choice.
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Social Host Ordinance passed in Onalaska in August 2013 Social host penalizes anyone who provides a location for underage alcohol drinking to take place, regardless of who provides the alcohol. Anyone breaking the social host law faces a minimum fine of $1,000 and up to $5,000.
Social Host FAQs: A “social host” is any person(s) who knowingly allows possession or consumption of underage drinkers on private property. Even 18-21 year olds can be held liable as a “social host”. “Private property” has been defined as “any privately owned land or building of the unincorporated area of the County and includes vacant land as well as residential, commercial, business or farm property.” The law does not include a parent’s own child consuming alcohol in their presence; however, allowing someone else’s child to consume alcohol on your property would be illegal. Underage drinking can cause serious health and safety consequences. Serious second hand effects of underage drinking endanger public health, safety and quality of life. Social Host
Ordinances reduce alcohol harm, crimes and costs attributed to underage drinking.
Parents: Please provide safe, alcohol-free activities for our youth. Be at home when your teen has a party and refuse to supply alcohol to anyone under 21. Talk with other parents about not providing alcohol at youth events. Report underage drinking to law enforcement.
www.lacrosseconsortium.org www.lacrossecpn.org
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This fall a Faculty Committee will discuss NHS eligibility for juniors and seniors. Students interested in applying for NHS may use the following criteria to enhance their summer experiences, putting them in a better position for acceptance into NHS in the fall. In addition, obtaining adult signatures verifying your hours of service work and leadership opportunities will save you time in the future.
The NHS adviser will mail letters home in the late summer for juniors/seniors who qualify academically. Students who wish to apply will then receive an application to complete and submit.
The Faculty Committee will evaluate the following areas:
1. Scholarship – 3.5 cumulative GPA No classes weighted more than others
2. Leadership – Must have TWO documented leadership experiences. Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals Demonstrates academic initiative Holds school offices or positions of responsibility Demonstrates reliability and dependability Leader in the classroom, at work, in other school or community activities
3. Service – Must have 20 documented hours of service while in high school. Better defined as actions undertaken by student which are done with or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation Volunteers and provides dependable and well-organized assistance Works well with others Cheerfully and enthusiastically provides service to others Assists teachers, students, visitors
Please email me with any questions. Bridgett Hubbard, NHS Adviser, [email protected] .
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OHS juniors and seniors have the opportunity to enroll in the Health Science Academy, a two-year program that offers students education and careers in the health science industry. Students participate in coursework, career exploration, job shadowing, mentoring, internships and field experiences through this program.
Seniors Jackson Clements and Perry Wied received their certificate and pin for completing the program. Juniors Jaxon Dobbins and Laura Munson presented their junior review presentations. HSA students for the 2017-18 school year, Ari Cochlin and Regan Wied, came along to hear from current HSA students.
Congratulations to Jackson and Perry for completing a rigorous two-years and best of luck in your healthcare futures!
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Congratulations National Merit Semifinalists!
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000
Semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These students were selected from approximately 1.6 million juniors that took the PSAT assessment last year. The
16,000 Semifinalists represents less than one percent of all high school seniors nation-wide. Five of the Semifinalists are 2018 seniors at Onalaska High School. Finalists include: Aditya Ailiani, Katie Chafoulias, Zach Honadel, Victoria Kearns and Sarah Wood. These students will continue in the competition for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships.
Aditya Ailiani Katie Chafoulias Zach Honadel Victoria Kearns Sarah Wood
Noah Wilson, Tyler, Williams, Dugan Pippenger and Nathan Alberts
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SCREENAGERS
In April, OHS hosted the viewing of this award-winning documentary exploring the impact of screen time on kids’ development.
The following website offers many tips and resources to help parents guide their children as they grow and navigate through the digital age: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/new-page-1/
Examples of resources provided within the link include:
• sample screen time contracts • “Tech Talk Tuesdays” (TTT): parents can sign up to receive on Tuesdays an email with conversation starters about social media, research, tech tips and much more to incite a dynamic conversation with your kids or students • listings of apps for parents to utilize for monitoring or blocking screen time
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Onalaska High School Your High School Student Services Staff
Student Services Beth Gamoke - Ext. 5030
700 Hilltopper Place Serves students with last names beginning with A – Hd
Onalaska WI 54650 Sue Mathison - Ext. 5032 Phone: 608-783-4571 Serves students with last names beginning with He – P
Fax: 608-783-2604 John Horman - Ext. 5031 Serves students with last names beginning with Q– Z
Office Hours: Administrative Assistants Lisa Kutil – Ext. 5034 Weekdays: 7:00am - 3:30pm Barb Nelson – Ext. 5029
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http://www. onalaskaschools.com /ohs/stude ntservices.html
Summer Student
Services Hours While the Student Services office is open weekdays during the summer, counseling staff will be available on a limited basis during the summer months. Students and parents can see any 2017-2018 ACT Dates of our counselors for help during the summer.
& Deadlines The following staff will be available from Test Date Register By Late 7:15 –3:15 on the following dates: Registration July 6 Mrs. Gamoke Student (Additional July 13 Mrs. Mathison s can July 18 Mr. Horman Fee) July 24 Mr. Horman see any September 9, 2017 August 4 August 18 Aug. 2 Mrs. Gamoke advisor October 28, 2017 September 22 October 6 Aug. 10 Mrs. Mathison for help December 9, 2017 November 3 November 17 Aug. 16 Registration Day during February 10, 2018 January 12 January 19 Mrs. Mathison & Mrs. Gamoke the Aug. 17 Mr. Horman ALL juniors required to take summer March, 2018 this ACT for FREE. No Aug. 18 Mrs. Gamoke ! registration required! Aug. 21 Mrs. Mathison April 14, 2018 March 9 March 23 Aug. 22 Mrs. Gamoke Aug. 23 Mrs. Gamoke & Mrs. Mathison Offered at OHS Aug. 24 Mr. Horman June 9, 2018 May 4 May 18 Aug. 25 Mr. Horman Offered at OHS Aug. 28 Mrs. Mathison July 14, 2018 June 15 June 22 Aug. 29-31 All staff available
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Important Dates August 16 Registration 8:30-7:00 PM (OHS commons) August 16 9th Grade Parent Night 6:30 (OHS PAC) August 30 LINK Freshmen Orientation 8:00am (Fieldhouse) August 30 Transfer & International Student Orientation 9:30-11:30am (Boardroom) September 1 First day of school! September 11 Last day to drop a class September 11 Senior Student & Parent Night 6:30 -8:30 pm (Admissions & Financial Aid ) September 22 Junior Practice ACT AM; Local college tours PM October 4 College Goal WI at Holmen High School (help completing financial aid applications) October 5 Junior Career Expo PM October 10-11 UW System practice placement tests (Resource) October 11 Junior PSAT (during school) October 12 Senior Reality Store October 19 Western Technical College Open Hours (application fee waived!) October 25-26 Senior application completion help during Resource October 31 Western Technical College – Accuplacer placement test @ OHS OHS JOBS BOARD Students: Check out the Job Opportunities Board on the wall outside of the Student Services office. You never know when the right opportunity for you will be posted, so check it often!
Parents and Employers: Please feel free to submit childcare or employment opportunities you may have to the Student Services office for posting. You can reach us by calling 783-4571.
Check out our new Scholarship Database ……….. http://www.onalaska.k12.wi.us/schools/high/students/scholarships.cfm
This is your site for upcoming scholarship deadlines and information needed to be a successful scholarship recipient.
Calling all USED Cell Phones And other stuff… Save the environment. Help our school. Donate your cell phones and more!
Don’t throw them away!!! Bring your USED cell phones & Inkjet Cartridges, iPads, iPods, and Gold, Silver and Platinum Jewelry to the Student Services office!
It saves the environment & earns us $$$ for the OHS UJIMA Club!
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GRADUATED SENIORS:
The OHS Students Services staff would like to congratulate all graduates and wish them the best of luck in the future! We love to hear how our past graduates are doing, so students should know they’re always welcome to come in and tell us what’s new.
Final Transcripts At graduation practice , seniors filled out forms as to where their final transcripts should be sent. Your student’s college will likely send a letter asking them to have this final transcript sent. Final transcripts were mailed June 2, 2017. If a graduate still needs to request their final transcript, please call or stop by Student Services.
Going to Minnesota? Reciprocity Applications Available Now! To receive IN STATE TUITION, students planning to attend a state college or university in Minnesota must register for RECIPROCITY. This form is ONLY available ONLINE starting in April at: http://heab.state.wi.us/reciprocity/index.html . You can also find this link on our website. There are NO significant changes in the immediate future regarding reciprocity agreements between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Get Your Financial Aid Before it Runs Out! There is still some time to fill out financial aid information. Find more information about earning money for college on the “Paying for College” link on the Student Services website. To apply for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filled out online at fafsa.gov. Be sure to register for a PIN # at http://www.pin.ed.gov/ BEFORE filling out the FAFSA form! Financial aid online worksheets are available in Student Services. Be sure NOT to use FAFSA.com. THIS IS A SCAM SITE that will charge you!
UW System Placement Tests
Seniors who will be attending a UW campus this fall should sign up to take the UW Placement Test. The placement test results will be used to assist students and their advisors when registering for classes. Tests are given at multiple UW System sites on multiple dates. Students do not need to take their placement test at the college or university they plan to attend. Students can find more information and a link for registration at http://testing.wisc.edu/centerpages/regionaltesting.html . Each site offering tests will provide students with information about any fees charged for testing. Students not attending a University of Wisconsin System school should contact the institution they plan to attend for placement test information.
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Going off to college? We have advice for you!
For Students… For Parents… 1. Leave time during the summer to be with friends and 1. Be prepared for your student’s and your own say goodbye. conflicting emotions as the day of departure 2. Open and answer all mail from your college , and fill approaches. out roommate and housing questionnaires carefully. 2. Discuss expectations ahead of time, encouraging 3. Bring part of home with you – pictures of friends, your son or daughter to set his/her own academic family, yearbooks, posters, etc. goals. 4. That awkward silent moment at orientation or in your 3. Make a financial plan, and share it with your first days is an opportunity to make connections with student. your new peers! Resist the urge to call or text a parent 4. Discuss expectations about communication/phone or friend in that moment. calls, emails, and letters. 5. Seek out faculty members and your advisors. Take 5. Discuss use of alcohol and other lifestyle choices advantage of their office hours. your student will have to make, but don’t give 6. Remember, being independent does not mean you have lectures. to do everything yourself. Seek help when you need it. 6. If you take your student to school, don’t expect to There are countless people on your campus who want spend a lot of time together. Orientation is to help you. designed to foster healthy separation and immersion 7. Explore academic options. Most college freshmen into a new home. don’t know what they want to major in. Most will 7. Be a coach rather than a rescuer; encourage them to change ideas about majors. use their resources at college. Learn what academic 8. Remember, new friends can’t immediately fill the gap personal support services are. Read and keep left by separation from long standing friendships. parent handbook materials from orientation. 9. Get involved in at least one campus activity first 8. Don’t make major changes to your home without semester. informing your son/daughter. 10. Make time in your schedule for exercise, sleep and sit 9. Be an anchor. Listen with an open mind and be down for meals. supportive. 10. Keep in touch! Write letters and send care packages.
Source: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years – Coburn & Treeger
Community Service Opportunities
UGETCONNECTED.ORG
The United Way, UW-La Crosse, Viterbo University and Western Technical College have collaborated to create a search engine for community service opportunities in the greater La Crosse area. Students, parents and community members can visit http://www.ugetconnected.org/ to search for opportunities specific to their values and career goals.
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Rising Seniors – Class of 2018:
Don’t Forget Your Campus Visits Students and families who have not visited campuses (technical, 2-year or 4-year) are encouraged to do so soon! Get a feel for which school “fits” for you! While it’s important to meet with admissions counselors and take the official campus tour, it’s also helpful to take your own personal tour. Check out the places they don’t show you, talk to a student in the student union about what they like about the school, as well as what they are frustrated with. Pick up a campus newspaper to see what’s important to students and soak in the environment. If you don’t feel like the school is a good fit, it may be a difficult place for you to find success.
Wisconsin & Minnesota’s Private, Non-Profit Colleges Summer Visit Programs Did you know that the average net tuition at Wisconsin's private, nonprofit colleges is under $5,500? Or that 99% of full-time freshman receive financial aid?
>Wisconsin’s Private College Week is July 10-15, 2017 . Visitors will have the opportunity to tour campuses, talk to admission and financial aid representatives, meet professors, see residence halls, eat the food, and meet students. Visit http://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/visit/register-private-college-week-visit for more information and to register.
>Minnesota’s Private College Week is June 26-30, 2017 . Visit http://mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw for more information and to register.
Reminders for Class of 2018 Students Applying to University of Wisconsin Schools Several UW System admissions offices have changed details about their guidelines for students who will be applying as new freshmen for fall 2018. These are the most significant changes announced in the last year: UW-Eau Claire no longer requires two years of a single high school foreign language for admission UW-Madison no longer requires the writing portion of the ACT. Madison now accepts applications through the UW- System application & the Common Application UW-Whitewater is becoming more selective and will now typically admit applicants from the top 35% of their class All UW Colleges & Universities will allow applicants to begin work on their applications on August 1. Visit uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/new-application-statements/Fall2018.pdf for a preview of applicant statements for all UW System schools for students who’d like to begin working on their essays over the summer. For more ideas about how juniors can prepare for college over the summer, visit blog.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/summer- before-senior-year/ for directions and help with applicant statements
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Rising Seniors – Continued:
Successfully Completing the UW System Application: App in a Snap - Summer Teleconferences for the Class of 2018
UW HELP is offering a new service this summer for high school seniors and their families. Thirty minute teleconferences will be offered to address common questions with the UW System application. The presenters will also respond to participants’ specific questions about the application and the admission process!
Students need only sign up for one teleconference . Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 12:00 pm Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 5:00 pm Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 12:30 pm Monday, August 7, 2017 at 11:30 am Monday, August 14, 2017 at 12:00 pm Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 5:00 pm Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11:30 am
To register, students and their families may visit “ Register” at http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/liveline/ . Space is limited.
UW System Admissions… Text Message Notifications High school juniors may sign up to receive text messages that not only assist them with the transition to senior year, but also get them thinking about attending college. Topics include: 1. Choosing a rigorous senior year schedule 2. Taking the ACT/SAT 3. Making the most of summer 4. Visiting campuses 5. Applying for admission 6. And more! High school juniors may join the program by texting PREPARE to 99000. To receive all texts, students should join now. Juniors will receive three texts per month from UW HELP, messages will continue through the summer, and students may opt out at any time.
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Accelerated & AP Class Summer Readings and Assignments!
Students who signed up for AP Chemistry , Accelerated English 9 , Accelerated English 10, AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition and AP World History agree to complete summer reading/work in order to hit the ground running in these accelerated classes this fall! Students should be sure not to procrastinate, as changing to other classes will not be allowed before school starts.
AP Chemistry students are required to complete 300 points of online assignments before school starts. Textbooks were handed out to these students in the last week of school. Visit the Student Services website for more information.
Accelerated English 9 students should have received a letter at the end of the school year. Students in this course are required to read George Orwell's Animal Farm and complete discussion questions in preparation for a Socratic Discussion. A copy of the book and discussion questions may be picked up in the high school main office. More information is also available on the Student Services website, or by contacting Ms. Wienkes at [email protected] .
Accelerated English 10 students will be expected to finish reading the novel, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" and take notes by the end of summer. There is a handout on how to take successful and helpful notes available from any English teacher or Student Services. Quizzes, projects and papers will follow in September related to "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." Students may check out books from Mrs. Reimler before the last day of school or in the main office. Students may also purchase their own copy or check one out from the library. It is important to re-check out the book once school starts because we will be using the book for various assignments. Contact Mrs. Reimler at [email protected] with any questions.
AP Language and Composition students will be reading the novel The Color of Water. Students will record important aspects of the novel on a chart given to them with the novel. Specific information is available on the Student Services website or by contacting Mrs. Jecklin at [email protected] .
AP Literature students are required to read one book and complete one written assignment prior to September 1. Books and assignments were handed out to students at the end of the school year. The book and the assignment handout containing the information for access to Google Classroom are both available in the high school main office. Questions can be addressed to Ms. Hellman at [email protected] .
AP Studio Art Students in AP Studio Art are required to complete three works of art over the summer. These projects are all due the first day back to school in the fall. More information can be found on the Student Services website or by contacting Mrs. Hendrikson at [email protected] .
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Summer Opportunities . . .
UW System Pre-College Programs Visit the UW HELP website at http://precollege.wlearn.com to find camps and events hosted around the state to help you improve anything from your study habits to wrestling skills. There is literally something for everyone!
Boston University Summer Term Summer 2017 Boston University is offering five pre-college programs this summer to prepare and challenge high school students for rigorous college coursework. Programs range in length from one week up to eight weeks and some allow students to earn transferable college credit. Deadlines depend on the program you choose. For more information and/or to apply visit: bu.edu/summer/highschool .
Milwaukee School of Engineering - Summer Camps MSOE offers summer programs for high school students in engineering, nursing and business. The cost for each program is $750 with scholarships available. Registration and payment is due July 1, 2017. For more information, visit http://www.msoe.edu/community/admissions/undergraduate/page/1485/summer-programs or call (800) 332-6763.
Miss Wisconsin USA and Miss Wisconsin Teen USA Young women who possess personal charm, a drive to succeed professionally, determination to pursue their education endeavors and are articulate are welcome to apply to the Miss Wisconsin USA and Teen USA pageants this fall. Candidates must be single (never married nor have given birth to a child), a United States citizen, a resident of Wisconsin, must be between the ages of at least 14 and under 19 to qualify for the miss Teen division, and at least 18 to qualify for the Miss division. Each applicant must either complete a paper information sheet or apply at www.misswisconsinusa.com . Applicants must also select a recent photo to mail or upload with the application. For additional information please call 651-222-9650.
Summerfuel Precollege Programs Summerfuel is an organization that offers a variety of precollege programs for high school students located at multiple colleges throughout the world including UC Berkeley, Oxford, and Tufts. For more information visit summerfuel.com .
Travel this Summer with Global Works Global Works summer service programs offer students the opportunity to participate in meaningful community service, improve their language skills, and broaden their worldview in places like Australia and Brazil. Learn more about dates, countries and tuition ($4,000- $6,000) at www.globalworkstravel.com. For further questions call 303-545-2202 or email [email protected] .
UW Green Bay Music, Art and Science Camps UW Green Bay will offer a variety of camps for high school students specifically in the areas of art, music and science this summer. Interested students should visit http://www.uwgb.edu/camps/ for a list of options, dates, fees and deadlines.
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Summer Opportunities continued……
UW-Oshkosh Summer Programs UW-Oshkosh offers several programs over the summer for middle and high school students including: Police Academy (June 26-29) Discover Firefighting: Basic Academy (June 19-22); Advanced Academy (July 17-20); Middle School Academy (Aug. 7-10) Radio/TV/Film Academy (June 13-15) Explore CSI: CSI Adventure Academy (July 31-Aug. 4) For more information on any of the above programs visit: uwosh.edu/go/youth.
UW-Parkside Online Summer Reading Programs UW-Parkside is offering online summer reading skills and speed-reading programs for high school students. Students will improve comprehension in both fiction and non-fiction and will learn to read twice as fast. Students learn the best way to read textbooks, take notes, and study for tests. For more information or to register, call 1-800-964-9974.
Wisconsin Easter Seals Camps Easter Seals offers a variety of camps over the summer to support and provide enrichment and educational activities for people with disabilities as well as their caretakers. Call (800) 422-2324 or visit http://camp.eastersealswisconsin.com for more information.
Wisconsin Lions Camp Wanted: Workers & Participants! Late June – Early August 2017 The Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI invites students ages 6-17 with a wide range of disabilities to participate in one of their summer camps. The program is FREE to participants and their families. Must be 18+ to work at the camp. More information for registration and workers is available at www.wisconsinlionscamp.com .
Interested in Health Care Careers? AHE Connect is a health careers mentoring program High school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers can receive two mentors- a college student majoring in a health career and a health professional working in the field. This is an excellent opportunity for a high school student to receive guidance and support, learn more about steps to take to succeed in health care, explore careers, have job shadows and network! Students can sign up at www.scenicriversahec.org under the AHEConnect tab. Scenic Rivers AHEC has several other opportunities for involvement for high school students interested in health careers exploration. Email Nicole Thill [email protected] or call 608-487-5252 for additional information.
WisCorps Works- Seeking Neighborhood Crews Local youth can earn skills and a paycheck this summer with WisCorps! Crewmembers on the four week crews help community members and organizations, community gardens, food pantries, local parks or animal shelters. For more information visit WisCorps.org.
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Summer Opportunities continued…
Model UN – Summer Camp UW Stevens Point August 9-11, 2017
UW Stevens Point will host a 3 day Model UN summer camp for students interested in international relations, inner-state diplomacy and leadership development. The cost of the camp is $100 and includes lectures/workshops and related materials, access to and use of UWSP facilities, a walking tour of UWSP campus, Model UN t-shirts and drawstring bags, and breakfast and lunch on each day. Space is limited, so interested student should contact Assistant Professor of Political Science, Mert Kartal at [email protected] for more information, and the application.
Summer Involvement Opportunities: Community leaders brainstormed many options in our community for youth to be involved in this summer. Below is a list of activities teens can explore for summer involvement.
Salvation Army Summer Camp Programs - Call (608)782-6126 for information.
YWCA Bridges - Meets Tuesdays 1-3pm (4-6pm during the school year). Girls (only) must be enrolled in high school or graduated in 2017. For more information contact: Tracie Stinson at (608) 781-2783, ext. 231 or email [email protected].
Gundersen Health System - Teens 14 and older can volunteer. Contact Karol Fox (608)775-6755.
Kicking Bear - Work with at-risk youth to get outdoors. Free! Contact Ray Howell at kickingbear.org for details.
Warehouse - Alcohol and drug free concerts 1-4 times/week ($3-20 depending on event). See http://warehouserocks.com/ for details.
Y Teen Center - Free summer clubs for teens (8-12 grade), including New Moves for Girls (increasing activity level, self-esteem and improving nutrition), boys exercise program (new this summer!), leader’s club and more. For more information call 608-784-8490.
Y Reach & Rise Mentoring Program - Matches youth and teens with mentors. Contact Kellen Holden at 608-519-5491.
Boys & Girls Club - Open 7-11am (morning club price varies) and 11-5pm ($20 annual membership) 782- 3926 or http://www.bgcgl.org/ .
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Summer Involvement Opportunities continued…
School District of Onalaska - Summer enrichment classes for students (check district website for options). Register online!
KAMO (Kids And Mentors Outdoors) - For more information contact Mike Brown [email protected].
Y Teen Center - Free drop-in center. Summer hours 1-9pm Monday-Friday, 12-4pm Saturday starting Memorial Day weekend (784-8490 or laxymca.org for more info).
Families in need of food – there are serveral options for free meals for youth in our community this summer Onalaska High School – Monday – Friday - Breakfast 8:15-9:30 - Snack 9:45
- Lunch 10:45-12:00 Onalaska Food Basket – 735 Sand Lake Road (back of American Legion parking lot) 783-7722.
Onalaska Park and Recreation - Events and activities http://www.cityofonalaska.com .
Celebrate Onalaska! – June 23-24 Visit: celebrateonalaska.com for more information.
La Crosse Interstate Fair - July 19-23 http://www.lacrosseinterstatefair.com/ .
Camp Send a Kid - One week adventure camp for younger teens. Also need older teens as “junior counselors” to the younger kids. See their Facebook page or email [email protected] .
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge – http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Upper_Mississippi_River/LaCrosse_District.html .
Other ideas : Hiking the bluffs, Riverside Park, EcoPark, local cities’ festivals, Great River State Bike Trail, Van Loon Wildlife Area/McGilvray Bridges, Great River Landing, local fun runs, Onalaska Aquatic Center, farmer’s markets
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Physical Examinations - Athletes, cheerleaders and dance team may not practice for or participate in interscholastic athletics until the school has registration on file attesting to: • Completion of online registration and parent acknowledgement. • Current physical examination by a licensed physician or Advanced Practice Prescriber (APNP). -Examinations performed after April 1, of the current year are good for the following two school years. A physical form signed by the physician is required for eligibility. Example – A student who received a physical examination on April 1, 2017, and turned in a physical form signed by the attending physician or APNP, would be covered for the 2017-2018 school year. That same physical would cover the 2018-2019 school year also. -Examinations performed before April 1 of the current year are good for the remainder of that school year and the following school year. Example – A student who received a physical examination on March 31, 2017 and turned in a physical form signed by the attending physician or APNP, would be covered for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. That same physical would cover the 2017-2018 school year. • Acknowledgment that the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ONALASKA DOES NOT PROVIDE ACCIDENT , MEDICAL , OR DENTAL INSURANCE FOR STUDENT ATHLETES .
As of July 1, 2012 Wisconsin’s State Statute regarding concussions was put into effect. Below is basic information as to what the state statute states and what needs to take place prior to each sport season.
"At the beginning of a season for a youth athletic activity, the person operating the youth athletic activity shall distribute a concussion and head injury information sheet to each person who will be coaching that youth athletic activity and to each person who wishes to participate in that youth athletic activity. No person may participate in a youth athletic activity unless the person returns the information sheet signed by the person and, if he or she is under the age of 19, by his or her parent or guardian." This information sheet is part of your online registration materials.
Every other year, students will need to complete a con cussion test, provided through our school trainer.
On Monday, June 26 th , the Booster Club will be holding its annual golf outing which is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year. The golf outing helps raise money for athletes of all sports at Onalaska High School. For more information, check out the booster club website at: http://www.onaboosters.com/ .
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Important Fall Sports Dates:
Starting Dates: Football: August 1, 2017 Girls Tennis: August 8, 2017 Girls Golf: August 7, 2017 Boys Soccer: August 14, 2017 Girls Swimming: August 8, 2017 Volleyball: August 14, 2017 Boys & Girls Cross Country: August 14, 2017
Mandatory Meeting: Parent/Athlete/Coach Preseason Meeting will be Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 PM in the High School PAC
All Athletic Registration is online!
All necessary forms for Athletic Registration are online. You will need to know your student's ID number to register. Please wait to register for fall sports until after July 17 th .
The only paper form that can be handed in to the Athletic Office is the physical form. This completed form can also be uploaded to your online registration page. If your student athlete's last physical was before April 1, 2016, they will need a new physical exam this year to be eligible to participate in a sport.
To access the online registration page, go to our school website at http://www.onalaska.k12.wi.us/schools/high/activities/ .
Participation Fees are now available to pay through efunds at https://eps.mvpbanking.com/cgi-bin/efs/login.pl?access=55003 .
A short video that demonstrates the online registration process can also be found on our high school activities main page.
Fees need to be paid prior to the first competition.
Thank you OHS Activity/Athletic Office
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2016-2017 Mississippi Valley Conference
Spring Sports All-Conference Teams
Girls Track and Field Softball Boys Track and Field First Team First Team First Team Melissa Wiebke 300 M Low Hurdles Sarah Kraus Austin Glynn Discus Kayla Krueger Pole Vault Hallie Schmeling Austin Glynn Shot Put Melissa Wiebke Triple Jump Second Team Second Team Tayla Stuttley Discus Alyssa Achenreiner Isaac Lock 400 M Dash Second Team Mariah Wick Jalen Sample Triple Jump Lexi Marcon 100 M Hurdles Honorable Mention Houston Dorn Shot Put Ruth Hallstead 4x100 M Relay Megan Jones Honorable Mention Emily Hoeft 4x100 M Relay Camden Lindsey Noah Skifton 400 M Dash Kate Dabrowski 4x100 M Relay Sportsmanship Team Nick Victor 3200 M Run Elisa Dabrowski 4x100 M Relay Josephine Thomas Aidan Robinson 4x800 M Relay Erin Markworth 4x200 M Relay MVC Championship Team Andrew Runde 4x800 M Relay Sarah Villare 4x200 M Relay Alyssa Achenreiner Hunter Stojadinovic 4x800 M Relay Emily Hoeft 4x200 M Relay Lily Benrud Caleb Wallace 4x800 M Relay Elisa Dabrowski 4x200 M Relay Kayla Cochlin Sportsmanship Team Jenny Harding 4x400 M Relay Kaylee Copper-Mgr Isaac Lock Melissa Wiebke 4x400 M Relay Meghan Cota – Mgr State Participants Caitlin Caretta 4x400 M Relay Alexa Durazo Austin Glynn Emily Hoeft 4x400 M Relay Karissa Grapes Houston Dorn Honorable Mention Makenzie Jones – Mgr Isaac Lock Jenny Harding 800 M Run Megan Jones Boys Track MVC Field Athlete of Year Caitlin Caretta 4x800 M Relay Cailie Kowal Austin Glynn Gabby Victor 4x800 M Relay Sarah Kraus Alexa Hosch 4x800 M Relay Camden Lindsey Jennifer Laux 4x800 M Relay Haley Lubinsky Baseball Tayla Stuttley Shot Put Peyton Rothering First Team Elisa Dabrowski High Jump (T) Hallie Schmeling Zach Earll Sportsmanship Team Jaclyn Thomas Addison Freybler Erin Markworth Mariah Wick Second Team State Participant Danny Garrity Tayla Stuttley Honorable Mention Boys Tennis Ben Gumz First Team Christian Oliver Girls Soccer Ben Havlicek Sportsmanship Team First Team Second Team Zach Thomas Kaley Manglitz Ethan Houskamp Perry Wied Brandon Schmit Second Team Honorable Mention Boys Golf Josephine Borene Christian Platt First Team Christine Luce Sportsmanship Team Bailey Visker Honorable Mention Ethan Houskamp Second Team Jaidyn Groshek Tennis Player of the Year Nick McGuane Alli Laux Ben Havlicek Honorable Mention Sportsmanship Team Jacob Dirks Alli Burke Parker Tepp Sportsmanship Team Sam Naik
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2016-17 Mississippi Valley Conference
Spring Academic All-Conference players
These terrific athletes are also terrific students. MVC honors these athletes for their athletic ability and academic performance during the spring sports season. To qualify a student must earn a Varsity Athletic Letter this past spring and obtain a 3.5 GPA for the fourth quarter.
Boys Track Baseball Girls Soccer Jackson Clements Brayton Duin Kyla Bantle AJ Ervin Zachary Earll Josephine Borene Tyler Hughes Noah Fredrickson Allison Burke Isaac Lock Addison Freybler Ariana Cochlin Carter Melby Ben Gumz Sascha Cromheecke Raymon Parker Lucas Hackner Kay Dale Aidan Robinson Connor Haggerty Erin Ericson Andrew Runde Austin Larson Madeline Goethel Noah Skifton Nick Pica Jaidyn Groshek Zach Thomas Sydney Hubbard Jalen Zubich Victoria Kearns Girls Track Alli Laux Caitlin Caretta Olivia Leppert Elisa Dabrowski Boys Tennis Christine Luce Grace Gehrke Ethan Houskamp Kenzie Miller Ruth Hallstead Eric Kriewald Lexi Miller Jenny Harding Christian Platt Rayne Schiefelbein Emily Hoeft Tyler Pochanayon Perry Wied Alexa Hosch Brandon Schmit Jennifer Laux Sidney Shapiro Kaylin Luck Boys Golf Alexa Marcon Samuel Naik Ellie Olsen Softball Gabby Victor Alyssa Achenreiner Karissa Grapes Sarah Villare Melissa Wiebke Megan Jones Cailie Kowal Haley Lubinsky Hallie Schmeling Josephine Thomas Mariah Wick
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Important dates for Seniors Senior photo submission deadline for the OHS Yearbook ...... Friday, September 29, 2017 Submit close up shot showing predominantly head and shoulders, wallet size only Senior baby ad submission deadline for the OHS Yearbook ...... Friday, September 29, 2017 Cap and Gown measurements taken and packets sent home ...... early November Graduation orders taken for announcements, etc...... early November Graduation Date ...... Saturday, May 26, 2018 --- 1:00 PM
CONTACT IN THIS ISSUE School phone # 608-783-4561 Class of 2017 Top 5% ...... 1 School fax # 608-783-0102 Important Dates ...... 2 School voice mail 608-779-5760 The mission of Fall Registration Information ...... 2 Graduating Class of 2017 ...... 3 – 4 School Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:50 PM the School Graduation Speakers ...... 5 Building Opens at 6:30 AM Scholarship Recipients ...... 6 – 8 2017 Senior Awards ...... 9 Jared Schaffner Principal District of Freshman Update Information ...... 10 [email protected] Onalaska is to Catherine Berg Summer Musical ... 11 Anna Curtis Assoc. Principal Summer School ...... 12 [email protected] work together Class of 2018 Baby Ad Form...... 13 World Language ...... 14 Charlie Ihle Activities Dir. Parents who host lose the most ...... 15 [email protected] to ensure high Summer Meal Program ...... 16 National Honor Society Criteria .... 17 LeAnn Dirks Secretary levels of Health Science Academy ...... 18 [email protected] National Merit Scholars ...... 19
learning for all. Intramural Disc Golf Champs ...... 19 Web: www.onalaskaschools.com Screenagers ...... 20 Student Services Update ...... 21 – 31 Activities ...... 32 – 35