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A Newsletter from Onalaska High School December 2019 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Important Dates Sleigh Ride ...... Dec. 20 Holiday Break ...... Nov. 27 – Dec. 2 Show Choir Classic ...... Jan. 10 & 11 Congratulations to the Final Exams ...... Jan. 15-17 winners of the 2019

“Dancing with the

O’Club Stars” contest In This Issue held on November 15. Dancing with the O’Club Stars ...... 1 Important Dates ...... 2 Math Help Hours ...... 2 Need Homework? ...... 2 Lexi Miller – School District Facebook Page ...... 3 Family Liaison ...... 3 Female Athlete Change in Student Information ...... 3 Sleigh Ride Concert ...... 4 Partnered with Food Pantry ...... 4 Holiday Schedule ...... 4 show choir member Students of the Month ...... 5 Freddy Extra Effort Award ...... 6 Sean Swart. Final Exam Schedule ...... 7 Taste of Onalaska ...... 7 Nick Pica – Academic Honors Recognition ...... 8 National Honor Society Inductees ...... 9 You can still order a yearbook ...... 10 Male Athlete Inclement Weather Policy ...... 10 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year ...... 11 Partnered with World Language Newsletter ...... 12 dance team Student Services Update ...... 13 – 21 ACT Dates ...... 13 OHS Jobs Board ...... 13 member Need to see your counselor? ...... 13 Important Dates ...... 14 Marissa Hagen. Scholarship Information ...... 14 Upward Bound Program ...... 14 Senior Information ...... 15 Financial Aid ...... 15 XELLO ...... 16 Mark your calendar ...... 17 WTC Partnering for Success ...... 17 OHS Assessment ...... 17 ACT Prep Course Options ...... 18 Course Selection Time ...... 19 Upcoming Opportunities ...... 20 Badger Boys & Girls State...... 21 NFCE Victory Milestone Award ...... 21 Activities ...... 22 – 26 Athletic User Fees ...... 22 Athletic Sports Fan Passes ...... 22 Calendar of Events...... 23 Sportsmanship Goals ...... 24 MVC Fall Sports All-Conference ...... 25 MVC Fall Academic All-Conference ... 26 December Menu ...... 27

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Important Dates Sleigh Ride Concert ...... Friday, December 20 --- 7:30 in the PAC Holiday Break – No School ...... December 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020 Show Choir Classic ...... Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11 Final Exams ...... Wednesday, January 15, Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17 Early Dismissal ...... Friday, January 17 – 11:50 AM Taste of Onalaska ...... Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center – Saturday, January 18 – 5:00 – 11:00 PM Professional Development Day – No School ...... Monday, January 20

Common Core State Standards Math Department Help Hours Engaging in a mathematics curriculum that Teacher Prep Period E-Math Room supports the development of “Persevering rd th th Ms. Anderson 3 , 8 6 104 Problem Solvers” requires a balance between th th th Mr. Arneson 5 , 8 4 107 exploring current topics that create intrigue Ms. Burns 8th 2nd , 5 th 101 rd nd and developing accurate and efficient skills. Mr. Fredrick 3 2 102 We invite you to view the video at Mr. Pica 4th , 5 th 110 http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_meyer_math_c Mrs. Stetter 3rd , 4 th 2nd 108 urriculum_makeover.html Mr. Wojta 4th , 5 th 105 This will provide insight to some of the Please contact any of the math teachers if you need help. Bring your textbook, notes and changes happening in the transition to the homework with you. Common Core State Standards. Additional information about CCSS can also be reviewed Ideas: Attend Test Morning Review at http://www.corestandards.org/the- Request Permission to attend a second class standards/mathematics . As always you are Attend Resource welcome to contact your child’s teacher for Complete insurance for test-retake option more detail about a successful year in math. Online resources

Need Homework? - Simply email Teachers from Power School When you are going on vacation, it is the students’ responsibility to get homework in advance by using a Pre-Arranged Absence Sheet found online or in the main office.

If your child is ill and unable to make it to school, you may go into your Power School account (student or parent) and click on any teacher to email them if you are concerned about what the student is missing. Students can also very easily email them from their high school google email account. If necessary, you can ask the teachers to bring homework to the office for pick up.

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If you are interested in following what is happening in the School District of Onalaska, check us out on Facebook.

School District of Onalaska, WI Facebook Page

Parent Li aison Information The role of Parent Liaison was created through the Wisconsin Statewide Parent- Educator Initiative (WSPEI) to aid in the support of families with children or The School District of Onalaska follows adolescents who have special needs. The Parent Liaison for the Onalaska School the Wisconsin Childhood Communicable District is: Diseases table when determining if a child Vicky Shanley shall be excluded from school due to 214 15 th Ave N, Onalaska illness/symptomatology. When symptoms 608-317-0275 of possible communicable diseases are [email protected] present, a child may be excluded based If you are the parent of a child with special needs, please contact Vicky if you have any on district RN determination (ie: fevers, questions about the special education vomiting, diarrhea, etc.) process.

FAMILY SCHOOL LIAISON

In recognition of the importance in supporting the whole child (e.g. students’ physical and mental health, their social and emotional learning along with their academic growth), the School District of Onalaska created a new Family School Liaison Changes in Student position. My name is Sue Mathison and as the Family School Liaison for the School District of Onalaska, my role is to partner with families in effort to support Information overall student success. Services may include If you have any changes throughout the year collaboration, consultation, home visits, and/or in your child’s information, please contact information and referral to community resources and our Pupil Services office at 783-4610. agencies. If you are interested in learning more about This information would include community resources to assist with student or family • needs (e.g., food, housing, healthcare, human address/phone number services, clothing, etc.), feel free to contact me. • parent/guardian information • emergency contacts Sue Mathison, Family School Liaison, School District • health issues of Onalaska, 608-779-1959 • email address

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2019 Sleigh Ride Concert Presented by Onalaska High School Hilltopper and Express Show Choirs

When: Friday, December 20, 2019; 7:30 PM

Where: Claude C. Deck Performing Arts Center Onalaska High School, 700 Hilltopper Drive

Cost: General Admission $5.00 Maximum family price $20.00

Parents, students, family and the community are invited to experience this wonderful holiday tradition featuring several solos and ensembles in addition to the competition shows .

Holiday School Schedule

Please make note of the holiday schedule beginning December 23 through January 1, school resumes on Thursday, January 2. January includes an early dismissal day on January 17 th and no school on January 20 st for Staff The staff at Onalaska High School Development. would like to wish everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year!

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Every month students who meet Freshmen Class Sophomore Class specific criteria are nominated by Student of the Month: Student of the Month: departments and voted on by the Kendra Manix Jonah Harlan entire staff. Nominees : Nominees : The STUDENT OF THE Felicia Allen Ashley Dale MONTH honor goes to the Jahceline Beaston Anna Gold student in each grade level who Garret Clements Aubriana Hayter Carter Hayes Grace Jacobson receives the most votes. The Ava Kloehn Avery McDonnell STUDENT OF THE MONTH Macy Meyer Natalie Mumm receives a plaque, certificate, and Nathan Olson Karis Newman publicity in the local newspaper. Abby Rudrud Matt Peterson Mariah Webster

Criteria for nomination includes: Junior Class Senior Class long term academic effort and Student of the Month: Student of the Month: achievement: a high degree of life Cameron Simon Cailie Kowal skills – respect, responsibility, teamwork, integrity, and initiative Nominees: Nominees: – demonstrated on a regular basis; Ethan Alsobrooks Isabel Burnette and involvement in co-curricular Jessica Culp Andrew Kirchoff Maddie Degenhardt Nieyah Mallory activities. Matthew Hermann Tim Malone Jackson Hughes Zach Mathias Mason Mihalovic Tristan Meighan Travis Smith Justice Miller Carlie Thorton Evan Popowich Angeline Yang Katie Stetzer

Kendra Manix Jonah Harlan Cameron Simon Cailie Kowal Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

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Ben Stuhr Taylor Garin Freshman Senior

Connor Pangburn Travis Smith Sophomore Junior

This award is given to a student who works above and beyond what is expected while displaying positive leadership and school spirit.

Four winners per month from each grade are chosen by the academic departments. The award is sponsored by the staff and is dedicated to promoting student success and school pride.

The FREDDY EXTRA EFFORT AWARD winners will receive a certificate, a gift from the staff and recognition in the Community Life.

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Final Exams Scheduled for January 15 – 17 Soon after your holiday break will be 1 st Semester Finals. This year they are scheduled for January 15 – 17, 2020. They conclude on Friday, January 17 at 11:50 AM with Early Dismissal unless you have a test to make up in the afternoon.

Students will not be required to attend their study/commons hour during final exams. The commons area will be made available and supervised for study time.

The normal bus schedule will not change except for Friday, January 17, at 11:50 AM. Lunch will not be served on January 17.

In case of inclement weather, the final exam schedule would be bumped ahead one day.

We encourage students to plan ahead and begin their studying.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Thursday, January 16, 2020 Friday, January 17, 2020 1st Hour – 8:15 – 9:45 2nd Hour – 8:15 – 9:45 7th Hour – 8:15 – 9:45 3rd Hour – 10:30 – 12:00 4th Hour – 10:30 – 12:00 8th Hour – 10:20 – 11:50 Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 Make up exams – 1:00 – 2:30 5th Hour – 1:00 – 2:30 6th Hour – 1:00 – 2:30

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Congratulations to those students who earned a 3.5 grade point average during the 2018-2019 school year. These students were honored at our thirteenth annual Academic Honors Recognition Ceremony held on Monday, November 4.

10th Grade Calyn Ngeth Madelyn Degenhardt Amalia Malecek Kieng Cha Xiong Olivia Lassa Allison Balduzzi Jasmine Odegard Claudia Delgado Kora Malecek Michael Xiong Allison Laux Kadin Bente Kylie Olesevich Victor Desmond Lydia Malecek Shawn Xiong Mai Kou Lee Cokie Binegar Hayden Pedretti Lauren Ecklund Mason Manglitz Angeline Yang Paul Lehner Livian Bohan Brianna Peterson Paige Eide Justin Mathison Jasmine Yang Chloe Leithold Ryan Boone Harley Pippenger Shaylyn Elliott Makena Mathy Faith Leithold Claire Borene Jessica Randall Tess Erdmann Kenneth McAndrews 12th Grade Gabriella Locher Zachary Bosworth Zayed Rayhan Brooke Espe Mason Mihalovic Audrey Akins Preya Lor Brooke Brieske Sarah Roesler Serena Flick Elijah Morrissey Alyssa Anderson Nathan Lubinsky Kiya Bronston Ayden Root Alli Foglia Ella Murphy Alyssa Bailey Timothy Malone Cooper Callaway Klaraleigh Sanders- Emma Foglia Carson Nagy Jeb Binegar Tristan Meighan William Chafoulias Mikkelson Erik Franke Amber Nguyen Dacotah Bjorlo Alexis Miller Larry Cheng Meredith Saner Sara Fuller Sawyer Nitti Kyle Boone Justice Miller Ashley Dahlke Laura Scala Evan Gamoke Austin Noble Mathew Brace Mackenzie Miller Ashley Dale Devyn Schmeling Olivia Gamoke Aidan Oelke Jacob Breiling Emily Moua Jesse DeChambeau Lauren Schwaab Molly Garrity Erin Oelke Elliot Buchanan Daniel Naik Raya Duquette Michael Skemp William Geister Carlie Parins-Renwick Isabel Burnette Melina Nelson Lawson Ebbert Ava Smith Marissa Hagen Cole Parins-Renwick Maci Call Timothy Nix Shelby Endrizzi Ella Stage Sarena Ham Landon Peterson Logan Camp Andrew Odom Ashley Fenn Falyn Stalnaker Taylor Heinis Maeghan Roberson Braden Caretta Dane Ondell Sydney Ferris Ethan Stell Chalie Her Grace Rooney Caitlin Caretta Garrett Osgood Jennifer Garves Adrien Stoen Sarah Hitchler Ariana Saliu Paige Christenson Tre Owen Anna Gold Abigail Strain Bryce Hoeft Michael Savarin Devon Clermont Elizabeth Peterson Joseph Griebel Kayli Suchla Siri Hollowitch Victoria Schmidt Kyle Comeau Joshua Peyer Abigail Haun Aaron Swan Rachel Hosch McKenzie Seiler Samuel Conway Nicholas Pica Gaona Her William Thesing Grace Hoskin Charity Singvah Katherine Copps Samantha Plantz Eric Hilby Lily Tobert Colton Hougom Carly Skemp Brandon Cornwell Tyler Pochanayon Alexander Hronis Brooklyn Waldner Alvin Hsieh Cody Skifton Jonah Cowgill Aidan Robinson Nicholas Hubbard Addison Wick Jackson Hughes Ellie Smith Spencer Davis Cullen Rouse Grace Jacobson Alexa Wolcott Kylie Ira Lane Snodgrass Elliott de Boer Kailyn Schaitel Michael Jensen Michelle Yoo Alexis Johnson Gavin Southworth Alyssa Delaney Rachel Schoenecker Connor Johansen Logan Johnson Victor Spaeth Taylor Edwards Kaitlin Stetzer Grace Johns 11th Grade AJ Kalosis Jack Stell Zachary Goethel Brandon Tomlin Neil Jostad Vikram Ailiani Kylie Kapelke Sean Swart Alexander Gold Jacob Udermann Alanah Kaufmann Luther Anderson Carolyn Kearns John Sweeney Jordan Grider Ta Vang Noah Kleven Ashton Arndt Xavier Keys Matti Sysimaki Conner Haggerty Brooke Visker Erin Kucharczyk Bryce Braunschweig Michelle Kiani Nadia Talbi Natalie Halderson Hunter Wagner Ayden Larson Ashley Bray Samuel Kick Ananthipol Thao Henning Hanson Kiantone Watson Grace Lavold Carter Briggs Isaac Killilea Greyson Thogmartin Roshan Hari Simon Wayss Brianna Law Willa Brown Olivia Kloehn Carlie Thornton Isaac Helixon Riley Wellendorf Tyler Lee Connor Bruha Madison Kowal Landen Tobin Erika Holen Gideon Wobeck Jillian Lonning Cierra Butler Emma Kujawa Avian Urbanek Gabriella Horman Logan Worthington Avery McDonnell Amina Cham Isabelle Lassa Long Vang McKenna Jacobson Taja Wright Tanner Meighan Maya Chilcote Cha Chee Lee McKenna Verdon Griffin Janikowski Alanna Wuensch Kylie Mohr Aubrey Clements Jordan Lerch Golsheng Vue Erika Kay-Tsumagari Jay Yoo Aiden Mott Katherine Dahlke Charnell Livingston Pa Chia Vue Charles Keane Caitlin Zlabek Natalie Mumm Lauren Davy Nicholas Lowrey Hudson Weber Austin Larson Priya Naik Jordan Degaetano Samuel Lowrey Alexandra White Christopher Lass

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201 999 National Honor Society Inductees

On Monday, November 4, 2019 in the Onalaska High School PAC, the following students were inducted into the Onalaska High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Congratulations! We are very proud of your accomplishments, and

look forward to your continued involvement within our school and community.

Vikram Ailiani Carolyn Kearns Hailey Beaty Michelle Kiani Jeb Binegar Samuel Kick Ashley Bray Isaac Killilea Carter Briggs Olivia Kloehn Willa Brown Emma Kujawa Cierra Butler Isabelle Lassa Maya Chilcote Paul Lehner Aubrey Clements Chloe Leithold Samuel Conway Jordan Lerch Katherine Dahlke Gabriella Locher Lauren Davy Amalia Malecek Madelyn Degenhardt Kora Malecek Claudia Delgado Lydia Malecek Lauren Ecklund Makena Mathy Paige Eide Kenneth McAndrews Tess Erdmann Tristan Meighan Serena Flick Livia Mickschl Erik Franke Amber Nguyen Sara Fuller Andrew Odom Evan Gamoke Erin Oelke Olivia Gamoke Aidan Robinson Molly Garrity Grace Rooney William Geister Michael Savarin Jordan Grider Victoria Schmidt Marissa Hagen Mac Seiler Roshan Hari Carly Skemp Kayla Heinis Ellie Smith Taylor Heinis Gavin Southworth Siri Hollowitch Jack Stell Colton Hougom Isaac Sunne-Murray Alvin Hsieh Matti Sysimaki Jackson Hughes Nadia Talbi Kylie Ira Mckenna Verdon Griffin Janikowski Hudson Weber Alexis Johnson Angeline Yang Kylie Kapelke

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Those students who have not yet purchased a yearbook can still order one by doing it online.

To order a 2019-2020 yearbook go to: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1116523/Onalaska-High- School/2020-Yearbook/2019092704553168787/CATALOG_SHOP/ .

This site is very user friendly, but if you have trouble with your online order the Jostens customer service number is 1-877-767-5217,

and they are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Yearbooks make a wonderful holiday gift for teens, (and don't forget about your international students). Yearbooks are $60.00, but options can be added. Just check the Jostens website for more on these options. Consider making this your gift of choice this holiday

season. They are a wonderful remembrance for students.

Inclement Weather Policy

Schools will be closed for inclement weather after review by the Ready Bus Company for road conditions and Onalaska Superintendent of Schools, Todd Antony.

Local radio stations will be notified by 6:00 AM of the closing, or delayed opening of school.

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Brian Wopat, French teacher, has been nominated as the Wisconsin representative for the Teacher of the Year program. Mr. Wopat will represent Wisconsin at the regional level selection at the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in Minneapolis in March, 2020.

Yearbook Staff Seeking Photos

If you have quality photos of students participating in Onalaska High School activities, please consider sharing them with the yearbook staff. Photos must be a minimum size of 3” by 5” at 300 dpi. Photos should be sent to Therese Frana at [email protected] . Please include the name of the photographer and a brief explanation of the photo(s). We are currently accepting photos of: • Winter Sports • Show Choir • Band/Choir photos • Students involvement outside of school (dance, church, work, run/walks, volunteering)

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Onalaska High School World Language Department

LE DÉPARTEMENT DES LANGUES ÉTRANGÈRES • DEPARTAMENTO DE IDIOMAS DEL MUNDO DECEMBER 2019 • DÉCEMBRE 2019 • DICIEMRE 2019

WORLD LANGUAGE Mrs. STAFFAmy Ticknor [email protected]

Mr. Brian Wopat [email protected]

Mrs. Rebecca Chaouki [email protected]

Mrs. Christy DeRuyter [email protected]

Mrs. Victoria Carter [email protected]

Mr. Andy Beckstrom [email protected]

FACT CHECK

MYTH: Some programs are able to teach people world language in a matter of days or weeks, so there is no reason why language learning should take a long time.

REALITY: There is a great difference between the conversational phrases taught by short-term language programs and the high level academic fluency needed to succeed in school, college, and the high skills job market. The conversational phrases taught by short-term language programs limits what the speaker is able to do to basic situation.

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Your High School Onalaska 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 Christine DeLong - 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 Week Days: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Melissa de Boer – Ext. 5034 Barb Nelson – Ext. 5029

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSWEBSIIIITE…TE… http://www. onalaskaschools.com /ohs/studentservices.html Upcoming ACT Dates and Deadlines OHS JOBS BOARD Students: Test Date Register By Late Check out the Job Opportunities Registration Board on the wall outside of the (Additional Fee) Student Services office. You never February 8, 2020 January 10 January 17 know when the right opportunity for March 3, 2020 Test at OHS you will be posted, so check it April 4, 2020 February 28 March 13 often! June 13, 2020 May 8 May 22 July 18, 2020 June 19 June 26 Parents and Employers: Please feel free to submit childcare 2020 State ACT Testing Date or employment opportunities you Tuesday, March 3, 2020 may have to the Student Services All Juniors will test this date at OHS. office for posting. You can reach us by calling 783-4571.

Need to see your counselor? OHS School Counselors are available for appointments with students for a variety of reasons ranging from course advising, academic concerns, career exploration, post-secondary planning and personal/social issues. To encourage personal development and responsibility in our young people, we encourage students to initiate these contacts, however parents are welcome to call or make appointments if they have concerns. Speak with our Student Services secretaries to schedule an appointment.

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Important Dates December 13 Next year’s sophomores course selection materials turned in to counselors January 2 Back to School January 3 Course materials distributed to juniors (next year’s seniors) January 10 Next year’s seniors course selection materials turned in to counselors January 14 Western Technical College Career Coach at OHS January 20 ACT Prep Workshop at OHS January 24 Senior Scholarship meeting and distribution of scholarship applications January 24 Course materials distributed to sophomores (next year’s juniors) January 31 Next year’s juniors course selection materials turned in to counselors

Check out our on-line scholarship database, updated often: 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.

Seniors will receive information about local scholarships on January 24, 2020.

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.

Upward Bound Program Available to OHS Students UW LaCrosse provides a unique and FREE opportunity for our students to prepare for higher education. Upward Bound provides tutoring, college visits, advising and a summer program to assist students in college preparation. Students participating in the summer program can earn one high school credit from the experience. Upward Bound works with students who have parents that have not graduated from a 4-year college or are income eligible. Details are available at the UB office at 785-8539, visit their website at www.uwlax.edu/upward-bound/ or find them on Facebook (Upward Bound @ UW-La Crosse). Start your application online at www.uwlax.edu/upward-bound/. Information is also available in the high school Student Services office.

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Class of 2020 - SENIORS: Apply to College NOW! Seniors are encouraged to apply to colleges and universities, as their admissions processes are open now. Students should gather materials such as lists of activities, involvements, community service and recognitions, and letters of recommendation (if necessary) to make completing applications easier. It is also advisable to apply online.

Regardless of the kind of school students plan on attending, it is very important to apply early. Technical college programs, especially, fill quickly on a first come first serve basis. Our goal is for ALL seniors going on to post-secondary education to have applications turned in as soon as possible!

Application Process : Once a student has completed their application, he or she should: 1. Request a transcript in person in OHS Student Services. (Transcript request fee: $1.00) 2. Applications completed using online programs like the Common Application or Send Edu will request a high school counselor’s email address. Transcripts for these applications are sent directly to colleges using these programs and do not require students to pay or make transcript requests in person. 3. Include letters of recommendation, IF necessary (Most schools do NOT require letters of recommendation) 4. Include check for application fee unless paid online (no cash please) 5. Give all materials directly to Mrs. de Boer in Student Services to ensure that your application is complete. 6. IF required bring completed application or counselor sheet from application to Student Services.

Counselors will complete requested information, and all application materials will be mailed out in a timely manner.

It’s Financial Aid Time! FAFSA: 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. Be sure to register for a FSA ID # at https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/ BEFORE filling out the FAFSA form! Contact your college to find out their campus- specific financial aid priority deadline. UW system schools have priority deadlines ranging from December 1 – February 1. FSA ID: Seniors and their parents BOTH need to create a FSA ID to be able to complete and submit their financial aid application. Now is a great time to start the federal financial aid process by visiting https://fafsa.gov/, clicking on the FSA ID icon in the top left corner, and creating your FSA ID.

Financial Aid/Scholarship Assistance from OHS School Counselors February 12 & 13 IN SCHOOL DURING RESOURCE High school seniors will have an opportunity to receive assistance filling out financial aid and scholarship applications. OHS school counselors will be available on February 12 & 13 during Resource in the English Computer Lab, room 314. It will be important for students to know their social security number to start the financial aid process. The following are examples of tasks students may work on during this time to assist them with finding money for college: *Starting or completing the FAFSA *Completing letter of recommendation requests *Searching for and completing scholarships from a college *Starting or completing the OHS scholarship application.

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XELLO EVERY STUDENT, FUTURE READY.

To access Xello, follow these simple steps:

Log into your Power School account (Not your parent’s account). Use the “P” icon at the top of the OHS webpage.

Click the Pop-Out icon in the upper right corner. Then click the link for Xello.

Create your future with Xello .

What can XELLO do for me? EXPLORE careers & career clusters LEARN what careers fit with my interests & skills FIND high school classes to prepare for my career SEARCH for my dream college CREATE a resume & portfolio

Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch?

Any student who has participated in, or has younger siblings participating in the free or reduced lunch program should reapply each year , even if they do not eat in the school cafeteria . Many opportunities are available to students participating in this program such as fee waivers for tests, like the ACT, and scholarship/grant programs. OHS Counselors often confidentially inform students of these opportunities, but only know who is eligible based on this program.

Applications for the School District of Onalaska’s Free and Reduced Lunch Program are available in the main office or online. Names of students participating in this program are kept confidential.

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Mark Your Calendar! Important Optional Test Dates this Year

Western Technical For seniors and juniors planning to attend a Wisconsin Technical College, this College Accuplacer test can be taken instead of the ACT to meet placement requirements Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Cost: $25.00 for initial testing and $15.00 for retests

AP Testing Typically for students currently enrolled in AP courses Week of May 4 & week of May 11, 2020 Cost: $94.00 per test See our Student Services website or collegeboard.com for more information, test dates, and times – registration will take place in November

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) for placement in all military branches, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - FREE

Western Technical College Partnering for Success & Career Coaching

Each month, a Career Coach from Western TC visits the Student Services office for the entire day to meet with students regarding applying to Western, programs offered, taking the Accuplacer test and more!

The upcoming dates for our Western Career Coach are:

Tuesday, January 14 Tuesday, February 11 Tuesday, March 10

2019-2020 Required Assessments at OHS

The following is a schedule of assessments that will be given to each grade level at no cost to the student and family.

Freshmen * Required ASPIRE (9 th grade pre ACT assessment) Apr 22 & 23

Sophomores * Required Forward Exam (Social Studies) Apr 1 & 2 * Required ASPIRE (10 th grade pre ACT assessment) Apr 22 & 23

Juniors * Required State-wide ACT Mar 3

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ACT Prep Course Options

Preparing for the ACT can increase test scores to gain entry into the college of your choice and receive scholarships. There are several options that are available each year which can help students prepare for this test.

1. All juniors took a FREE practice ACT test this September. Students received their score reports including sub scores, a composite score and most importantly an itemized list of correct answers compared to student answers. Students should use the test book they received with their results to see the questions they answered correctly and identify content they need to review more.

2. Actacademy.act.org is available for students to use to prepare for the ACT. Students create a free account, go to “Dashboard,” click “Enter your results and skip these quizzes” then enter their % correct from the practice ACT results” (EG under Math students enter; number & quantity, algebra, functions, geometry, etc.). A selection of the statistically proven most effective free on line videos and prep sources to improve your own scores will be listed. Students can begin their own multi source ACT prep class!

3. Onalaska High School has recently purchased FREE access for all OHS Juniors to Method Test Prep – an interactive, online program for test preparation. Access will be found via student’s Xello account which can be accessed via the student’s PowerSchool account.

4. There are FREE resources located in the Student Services office, such as practice tests, which can be scored and timed by the student. Several FREE resources are also available online at sites such as ACT.org. Every Junior at OHS will also participate in a FREE two-day ACT prep program this February.

5. Onalaska High School will offer a 6-hour ACT Workshop this winter with Schoolhouse Educational Services. This program will emphasize specific test-taking strategies for each of the five ACT subject, and costs approximately $50 per student plus an optional $25 workbook. Space is limited to 40 students. Registration forms are available in Student Services and the “Junior” section of our website.

6. UW-L’s Continuing Education office offers a twice-annual ACT prep course. Students will learn test- taking strategies, receive instruction in each of the four testing areas, and take a retired pre- and post-ACT test. Writing strategies to assist you in the essay part of the ACT test will also be provided. This course runs for 6 Saturday mornings in October – November, OR December – February. This class includes a pre-and post-test. An online course is also available. The cost of the ACT prep course is $199.

For more information or to register, call 608-785-6504, visit https://www.uwlax.edu/conted/test- prep/act/or stop by Student Services for a flyer.

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Fre shmen: It’s Course Selection Time!

Freshmen will receive their 2020-2021 scheduling information and forms for registering for sophomore courses in US History class on December 6. Students will enter their course requests in their Power School account at: http://sis.onalaska.k12.wi.us/public. Students will receive specific instructions on how to enter these selections online on December 6. Online course selections and parent signed course selection worksheets will be due to counselors on December 13.

Many significant staffing, supply and course offering decisions are made based on the requests made by students. Students are encouraged to put careful thought into course selections, as counselors will not be able to make changes after the schedule is created.

Sop homores: Course Selection Late January!

Sophomores will receive their 2020-2021 scheduling information and forms for registering for their junior year in World History on January 24. The class of 2022 will be able to choose the math, English, social studies, and science classes that fit best for them. Please review the course descriptions and the “Interested in College” page in the Course Description Book, and talk to teachers, peers, and counselors before committing to courses for next year.

Students will enter their course requests in their PowerSchool account at: http://sis.onalaska.k12.wi.us/public. Students will receive specific instructions on how to enter these selections online on January 24. Online course selections and parent signed course selection worksheets will be due to counselors on January 31.

Many significant staffing, supply, and course offering decisions are made based on the requests made by students. Be sure to put careful thought into course selections, as counselors will not be able to make changes after the schedule is created.

Juniors: Course Selection Early January!

Juniors will receive their 2020-2021 scheduling information and forms for registering for senior courses in social studies classes on January 3. Students will enter their course requests in their PowerSchool account at: http://sis.onalaska.k12.wi.us/public. Students will receive specific instructions on how to enter these selections online on January 3. Online course selections and parent signed course selection worksheets will be due to counselors on January 10.

Many significant staffing, supply, and course offering decisions are made based on the requests made by students. Be sure to put careful thought into course selections, as counselors will not be able to make changes after the schedule is created.

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Upcoming Opportunities

Duke University Summer Sessions • Summer College – four-week academic credit program for students currently in grades 10-12 • Summer Academy – three-week academic enrichment program for students currently in grades 9-12 • Accelerated STEM Academy – one-week academic enrichment program for students currently in grades 9-12 • More information available at summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students

World Affairs Seminar 2020: Hunger in a World of Plenty • June 20-26, 2020 • Carroll University, Waukesha, WI • More information available at worldaffairsseminar.org

National Student Leadership Conference • NSLC seeks current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who have demonstrated academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and leadership potential to attend one of several career-focused leadership programs. • Participants will meet with and learn from prominent national and world leaders, experience a future career, and experience life on a college campus and earn college credit. • Minimum GPA required for this program is a 3.0 • Program cost ranges from $2,000-$5,000 depending on the program • Visit https://www.nslcleaders.org/ for more information • Interested students can ask their school counselor to be nominated

Community Service Opportunities with Ugetconnected! • Links individuals who are looking to volunteer with organizations who have posted a need for volunteers • Organizations include Operation: River Watch, Salvation Army bell ringing, YMCA events, and Boys and Girls Club events. • Visit ugetconnected.org for more information

Gap Year Option: Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Program • Program for graduating seniors • Application deadline January 15, 2020 • Each year, over 300 American high school students receive full scholarships to become exchange students in Germany • For more information, visit nacelopendoor.org/cbyx

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Badger Boys & Badger Girls State

Boys: June 13-20, 2020 at Ripon College Girls: June 21-26, 2020 at UW-Oshkosh For: Juniors – Class of 2021 The American Legion of Wisconsin offers a program designed to simulate state and local government. Participants can run for offices ranging from local city council member to state legislator all the way to state governor. Students who chose not to run often get involved by helping with campaigns. The week-long camp also includes many other fun activities such as time for discussions, athletics, a daily newspaper and musical performance. With the generosity of the Onalaska American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, OHS can send 2 girls and 2 boys to this event FREE of charge. Interviews of Badger Girl and Badger Boy candidates will be in January. Let Mrs. Anderson (social studies) or your school counselor know if you are interested by January 3, 2020.

Congratulations to Mesa Heit. Recognized by the NFCA (National Fast Pitch Coaching Association) with the Victory Milestone Award.

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Participation fees are to be paid prior to the first team competition. Families with students in multiple athletic programs will be responsible for a maximum family fee of $350.00 per year .

Girls Tennis $ 45.00 Girls Soccer $ 75.00 Girls Cross Country $ 45.00 Boys Soccer $ 75.00 Girls Track and Field $ 45.00 Girls Golf $100.00 Boys Tennis $ 45.00 Boys Golf $100.00 Boys Cross Country $ 45.00 Girls Basketball $ 75.00 Boys Track and Field $ 45.00 Boys Basketball $ 75.00 Girls Hockey $ 250.00 Wrestling $ 75.00 Boys Hockey $ 250.00 Gymnastics $100.00 Dance Team $ 100.00 Softball $ 75.00 Volleyball $ 75.00 Baseball $ 75.00 Football $ 75.00 Girls Swimming $ 45.00 Ski/Snowboard $ 75.00 Boys Swimming $ 45.00

Athletic Passes are good for all regular Adult Individual All Sports Pass $65.00 Onalaska High School Home Sporting Events. Child Pass w/ purchase of Adult $25.00 Not good for entrance into WIAA Tournament OHS Student Activity Pass $25.00 Events. Senior Citizen Pass No Charge All passes must be purchased at the Onalaska must be a School District of Onalaska High School Activities office. resident, age 60 or older.

Regular Admission Prices for 2019 – 2020: Student Admission $3.00 per event Adult Admission $5.00 per event.

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To view the most updated schedules for any Mississippi Valley Conference team, use the MVC website at: http://www.mvconference.org/g5- bin/client.cgi?G5genie=39

This website not only has athletic events, but also all other events taking place in our school.

Once you click into a specific school, you can subscribe to a calendar or set up a “notify me” text reminder. This is located in the upper right corner of the website. All MVC sporting events go through this calendar and will give Select Onalaska High School you the most up to date information possible.

View the calendar by day, week, or month.

Select schedules you would like to view and see your own customized view.

Use the “Notify Me!” tab to set up text reminders.

“Subscribe” to set up a calendar that will update automatically with any changes that may occur.

When subscribing to a calendar, you can choose from Outlook, ICal or Google for your calendar.

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SPORTSMANSHIP GOALS CONDUCT/BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

OF SPECTATORS OF ATHLETE/PARTICIPANTS

Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators and cheers and signs. Remember you represent your school both support groups. Treat them as you would treat a guest in your home and away. own home. Accept and understand the seriousness of your responsibility, and the privilege of representing your school and community. Remember that you are at a contest to support and yell for your team and to enjoy the skill and competition; not to Live up to the standard of sportsmanship established by the intimidate or ridicule the other team and its fans. WIAA, school administration, and the coaching staff.

Remember that a ticket to a school interscholastic event is a Learn the rules of the game thoroughly and discuss them with privilege to observe the contest/event, not a license to verbally parents, fans, fellow students and elementary students. This assault others and be generally obnoxious. will assist both them and you in the achievement of a better understanding and appreciation of the game. Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place. Treat opponents the way you would like to be treated, as a guest or friend. Who better than you can understand all the Refrain from taunting or making any kind of derogatory hard work and team effort that is required of your sport? remarks to our opponents and their fans during the game. Refrain from taunting, trashing talking or making any kind of Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. Treat derogatory remarks to our opponents during the game/contest. them with respect, even if you disagree with their judgment. Refrain from intimidating behavior and drawing attention to Understand that they are doing their best. yourself.

Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play. Wish opponents good luck before the game and congratulate them in a sincere manner that you would like to be greeted Use only those cheers that support and uplift the teams following either victory or defeat. involved. Respect the integrity and judgment of game/content officials. Recognize the efforts of school and conference administrators The officials are doing their best to help promote you and your for their efforts in emphasizing the benefits of educational activity. Treating them with respect, even if you disagree with athletics and the role of good sportsmanship to that end. their judgment, will only make a positive impression of you and your team in the eyes of the officials and all people at the Be a positive behavior role model through your own actions event. and by censuring those around you whose behavior is unbecoming. Win with humility; lose with grace. Do both with dignity. Avoid excessive celebrating after a play or end of Always provide positive support for our team, rather than game/contest. intimidating or ridiculing the other team.

Treat opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups with respect and enthusiasm.

Conduct yourselves in an exemplary manner by positively supporting teams in every way possible, including content of

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2019-20 Mississippi Valley Conference Fall Sports All-Conference

Cross Country - Girls Kiya Bronston Zach Turner First Team – State Qualify Malia McGarry Honorable Mention Jillian Lonning Natalie Schreader Travis Hoffman Amalia Malecek Sportsmanship Simon Wayss Kora Malecek Allison Balduzzi Sportsmanship Lydia Malecek Honorable Mention Eric Hilby Ellie Smith Lily Tobert Coach of the Year Second Team – State Qualify Zach Turner Carolyn Kearns Football *MVC Regional Champions Rachel Hosch First Team Offense & Defense Sportsmanship Conner Haggerty Girls Tennis Caitlin Caretta Nathan Lubinsky First Team & Player of the Year Doubles State Champion First Team Offense Faith Leithold Kora Malecek Colton Hougom First Team & Player of the Year Singles MVC Girls Runner of the Year Landon Peterson Alli Laux Kora Malecek Austin Larson Second Team & MVC Sportsmanship Coach of the Year David Luck Willa Brown Darin Shepardson Jess Ondell Second Team * MVC Conference Champions Second Team Offense & Defense Sarah Hitchler Hank Olsen Grace Hoskin Cross Country – Boys Second Team Defense Michelle Yoo First Team River Zumach Coach of the Year Tyler Lee Second Team Offense Kurt Gutknecht Aidan Robinson Jake Blum *MVC Conference Champions Second Team Honorable Mention Jacob Oyen Nick Pica Volleyball Damon Zielke Jacob Valk First Team Third Team Sportsmanship Olivia Gamoke Austin Oyen Nick Blum Second Team Sportsmanship Lineman of the Year Samantha Plantz Aidan Robinson Conner Haggerty Cailie Kowal Coach of the Year *MVC Conference Champions Honorable Mention Darin Shepardson Molly Garrity * MVC Conference Champions Boys Soccer Caitlin Zlabek First Team Sportsmanship Girls Golf Jordan Groshek Makena Mathy First Team Matti Sysimaki Allison Balduzzi Second Team Girls Swim (not MVC) Amber Nguyen Jacob Breiling Second Team Everett Jones

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2019-20 Mississippi Valley Conference Fall Academic All-Conference players

These terrific athletes are also terrific students. MVC honors these athletes for their athletic ability and academic performance during the fall sports season. To qualify, a student must earn a Varsity Athletic Letter and obtain a 3.5 GPA.

Cross Country Football Boys Soccer Nicholas Rudrud Connor Johansen James Borene Alexandra Thomas Ayden Larson Eric Hilby Tyler Lee Michael Skemp Nic Hubbard Jillian Lonning Kaleb Yang Ethan Stell Austin Oyen Bryce Braunschweig Will Thesing Aubrey Clements Erik Franke Ethan Alsobrooks Claudia Delgado Colton Hougom Jack Stell Carolyn Kearns Mason Mihalovic Matti Sysimaki Amalia Malecek Daniel Moses Jacob Breiling Kora Malecek Aidan Oelke Zach Mathias Lydia Malecek Landon Peterson Tristan Meighan Ellie Smith Michael Savarin Simon Wayss Kyle Boone Cody Skifton Elliot Buchanan Ben Tracey Girls Swim Caitlin Caretta Hudson Weber Makayla Sanwick Sam Conway Jeb Binegar Tess Erdmann Jenny Harding Nick Blum Alexandra White Aidan Robinson Connor Haggerty Erika Kay-Tsumagari Riley Wellendorf Austin Larson Sayge Stojadinovic Nathan Lubinsky Girls Tennis Dane Ondell Volleyball Ashley Dale Nick Pica Kiannah Stettler Abigail Strain Ben Wittenberg Natalie Mumm Michelle Yoo Devyn Schmeling Willa Brown Girls Golf Lauren Schwaab Cierra Butler Natalie Schreader Olivia Gamoke Sarah Hitchler Alexandra Wayss Molly Garrity Grace Hoskin Allison Balduzzi Emma Kujawa Alli Laux Kiya Bronston Makena Mathy Chloe Leithold Lily Tobert Carly Skemp Faith Leithold Amber Nguyen Lauren Arenz McKenzie Marcon Caitlin Zlabek

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CONTACT IN THIS ISSUE Dancing with the O’Club Stars ...... 1 School phone # 608-783-4561 School fax # 608-783-0102 The mission of Important Dates ...... 2 School voice mail 608-779-5760 Math Help Hours ...... 2 the School Need Homework? ...... 2 School Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:50 PM School District Facebook Page ...... 3 Building Opens at 6:30 AM District of Family Liaison ...... 3 Sleigh Ride Concert ...... 4 Jared Schaffner Principal Students of the Month ...... 5 Onalaska is to Freddy Extra Effort Award ...... 6 [email protected] Final Exam Schedule ...... 7 Charlie Ihle Assoc. Principal work together Taste of Onalaska ...... 7 [email protected] Academic Honors Recognition ...... 8 National Honor Society Inductees ...... 9 Jason Thiry Activities Dir. to ensure high You can still order a yearbook ...... 10 [email protected] Wisconsin Teacher of the Year ...... 11 World Language ...... 12 levels of LeAnn Dirks Admin. Assistant Student Services Update ...... 13 – 21 [email protected] learning for all. Activities ...... 21 – 26 Fall Athletic Awards ...... 21 Web: www.onalaskaschools.com December Menu ...... 27