The Oconomowoc Area School District School Board is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy on the School Board due to the resignation of Steve Zimmer. It is the intent of the Board to appoint a replacement whose term will end April 2019. In order to qualify for a position on the Board, a candidate must be a citizen of the United States, the State of Wisconsin, and the Oconomowoc Area School District. Additionally, a candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

To ensure consideration, a brief letter of interest must be submitted to Board Clerk, Jessica Karnowski and received prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018:

Via e-mail: millerj@oasd.org

Via U.S. mail:

Board Clerk – Jessica Karnowski

c/o District Office-Oconomowoc Area School District

W360 N7077 Brown Street

Oconomowoc, WI   53066

For the School Board,

Jessica Karnowski, Board Clerk

Join us for a conversation and opportunity to think collectively about diversity and the goals of the Oconomowoc Area School District. We'll talk about the values we want to carry forward and create a shared vision for the future.

Event Details:

• Thursday, October 18 and Monday, November 5, 2018
• 6:30-9:00 p.m. for both sessions
• Oconomowoc High School East Campus, 915 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc
• Parking in front of the building, enter at main entrance

Session Goals:

October 18th: Overview of Identity Development

• Understanding our biases and assumptions and how they impact us individually
• How we see ourselves and others and its impact at the classroom, school and community levels

November 5th: Overview of Educational Equity

• Delineate areas of needs and interest specific to marginalized identities
• Participants categorize areas of interest and prioritize

About the Facilitators:

Dr. Elise Frattura

Dr. Elise Frattura has been a professor in the Department of Administrative Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education since 2001. She's Co-Founder of Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity (icsequity.org) and Co-Director of the National Leadership for Social Justice Institute and Academy. From 2003-2013, Dr. Frattura served as an Associate Dean and Department Chairperson for the School of Education.

Dr. Joe Schroeder

Dr. Joe Schroeder combines successful leadership experience in teaching and administration with a passion for leadership development. Before joining the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) as Associate Executive Director in 2012, Dr. Schroeder served five years as Superintendent of the Muskego-Norway School District. Prior to that, Dr. Schroeder was the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services in the Elmbrook School District, Principal of Brookfield East High School, Associate Principal and Principal of Evansville High School, and English Teacher at both Menasha and Parker High Schools.

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Congratulations to the 2018 OHS Homecoming Court!

Back Row- Left to Right: Cole N., Ben R., PJ N., Jacob H., Michael K. and Luke P.

Middle Row- Left to Right: Ethan C., Katie J. and Emily O.

Front Row- Left to Right: Dani R., Madison B., Chela Q., Ryan O., Sierra B. and Abby W.

Not Pictured: Malik S.

Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) 2019-2020 Grant Proposals Accepted Now

Grant proposals for the next school year are due on or before December 19, 2018. OPEF has planned a Grant Writing and Q&A Workshop for October 19, 2018 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the OHS Library. This workshop is open to all Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) staff. Be sure to sign up for the upcoming workshop.

Please use the application document for grant submissions [PDF]. Please contact Keara Harris at opefinfo@gmail.com with questions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCONOMOWOC, WI – April 9, 2018.   Summit Elementary Principal Brian Stuckey was chosen as one of 16 principals across the state recognized with the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation 2018 Leadership Award. The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation established the award to recognize outstanding Wisconsin school principals or administrators.  Stuckey was nominated by Julie Artz, a Reading Specialist at Summit Elementary School. 

Julie Artz shared, “Mr. Stuckey challenges our staff to set rigorous goals and implement bold action plans.  He provides teachers with valuable feedback, and he encourages us to take risks and try new instructional strategies to increase student engagement and learning.   He fosters a culture of respect, engagement, and life-long learning.  He seeks the input of others because he knows that we can accomplish so much more when we work together.”  Artz went on to say, “Mr. Stuckey is always there for each child, each parent, and each teacher as they face challenges and celebrate successes.  Mr. Stuckey exemplifies the kind of leader we need in schools today and is most deserving of the Kohl Leadership Award.”

The Herb Kohl Leadership Award recognizes school principals who have set high standards for instruction, achievement, and character, and created a climate to best serve students, families, staff, and community. Herb Kohl hosted outstanding students, teachers, and principals from southeast Wisconsin at the Kohl Educational Foundation luncheon on April 8 in Milwaukee.

As an award winner, Mr. Stuckey will receive a $6,000 Leadership grant, and an additional $6,000 awarded to Summit Elementary for use in innovative educational projects.

2018 Principal Leadership Honorees

Patricia Cifax, Menomonee Falls, Curtin Elementary School, Milwaukee

Heather Connolly, Kenosha, Frank Elementary School, Kenosha

Deborah Erdmann, Menomonee Falls, Grace Evangelical Lutheran School, Menomonee Falls

Rebecca Jones, Glendale, Saint Eugene School, Fox Point

Sally Schumacher, Milwaukee, Whitman Elementary School, Milwaukee

Brian Stuckey, Delafield, Summit Elementary School, Oconomowoc

Mary Jo Tye, Mequon, Oriole Lane Elementary School, Mequon

Marty Van Hulle, Pewaukee, Pewaukee High School, Pewaukee

Scott Walter, Menomonee Falls, Riverside Elementary School, Menomonee Falls

Laura Eicher, New Glarus, New Glarus Elementary School, New Glarus

Mike Kruse, Stoughton, Stoughton High School, Stoughton

Kay Berra, La Crosse, Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, La Crosse

Nicki Pope, Camp Douglas, Lemonweir Elementary School, Tomah

John Blosenski, Baraboo, Al Behrman Elementary School, Baraboo

Mike Mauthe, Appleton, Xavier High School, Appleton

Michael Rietveld, Combined Locks, Kimberly High School, Kimberly

Congratulations, Mr. Stuckey!

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Summit Elementary School Principal Mr. Brian Stuckey was recognized for his leadership during the Kohl Educational Foundation luncheon on April 8 in Milwaukee. 

Oconomowoc, WI- March 21, 2018. The Lake Country Film Festival is excited to announce the 2018 Film List. The 3rd Annual Lake Country Film Festival will be held at the Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., on Friday, April 13. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.  

The Lake Country Film Festival received 171 films from Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois! Some of the School districts represented include Milwaukee Public Schools, Franklin High School, School District of Waukesha, Watertown Unified School District, West Bend East High School, Oconomowoc High School, Nicolet High School, Kettle Moraine High School, and Marquette Senior High School (upper Michigan).

“The Lake Country Film Festival named after the area where it originated, is a student film festival for all students worldwide. Many don’t realize this event is open to any up and coming student director! In our third year we have received entries from all over Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois! We are continuing to spread the word about this one of a kind Film Festival” states LCFF Co-Founder Michael Krill.

Everyone is invited to the live screening of the Lake Country Film Festival on April 13th at the Oconomowoc Arts Center. General Admission tickets are now available for $10 per person at the Oconomowoc Arts Center box office: https://www.oasd.org/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=3553

Danielle Bukal LCFF Co-Founder shared “The last two years have really shown us how talented and creative young film producers are in the Midwest! The audience votes several times on the films throughout the evening. This interactive experience is what makes the festival memorable and engaging for all audience members.”

Winners of each group will receive an LC award at the live awards ceremony immediately following the event. The Courtney Bella Foundation: Imagine A Day, sponsors the LC awards.

New this year, Paragon Marketing Group is sponsoring $500.00 to the winner of the Viewers’ Choice Award! The Viewer’s Choice Award is the best film overall and voted on by the audience at the event.

This year’s show is sure to be the best yet!

Lake Country Film Fest 2018 Final List

Film Festival Contacts:

Michael Krill- KrillM@oasd.org

Danielle Bukal- BukalD@oasd.org

About Lake Country Film Festival: https://www.lakecountryfilmfestival.org/

Launched in the Spring of 2016, the Lake Country Film Festival encourages future filmmakers to create films and production pieces that inspire peer filmmakers and universal audiences through the power of Visual Artistry, Sound Design, and Storytelling.

About The Courtney Bella Foundation: Imagine A Day: http://imagineadayfdn.org/

The Imagine A Day Foundation was created in memory of Courtney Bella. Courtney was tragically killed in an automobile accident by an intoxicated driver in April 2008. To honor Courtney’s memory, The Imagine A Day Foundation serves as an endowment for creative and performing arts in the Oconomowoc Area School District. All funds donated to Imagine A Day are used to sponsor creative and performing arts events, programs and workshops for students in Oconomowoc. Their mission is to cultivate other children’s interests in creative and performing arts as well as inspire them always to strive to achieve their goals.

About Paragon Marketing Group: https://paragonmarketinggroup.com/

The Paragon Marketing Group has a combined experience of over 50 years of providing Wisconsin marketing services and solutions. Integration with SEO, social media marketing, web development and video production allows us to create a true content marketing strategy for our clients. We have all the expertise and skills necessary to ensure a successful implementation of your business.

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Over the next few weeks, all OASD schools will participate in safety drills following the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) safety protocol. This training encourages staff and students to respond to an unsafe person based on the situation, rather than rely on centralized instructions in dynamic times of crisis.

The purpose of these safety drills is to provide students and staff the opportunity to practice making a well-informed decision if an unsafe and unexpected situation were to happen at school. Before these drills are held, teachers will hold age-appropriate discussions on:

• what will take place during the training
• how to calmly complete the exercise
• what materials students may need to have with them
• the expectations for remaining orderly throughout the drill

Parents will receive additional information, including specific dates and times, via email prior to and during these drills. Any school-specific information will also be shared in these emails. Please contact your school front office with any questions about these safety drills.

Thank you for your support of safety education in the Oconomowoc Area School District.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCONOMOWOC, WI – October 5, 2018. The Wisconsin ACT at grade 11 measures performance in ELA (English, Reading, and Writing), mathematics, and science and is a college admissions exam taken by students nationwide. The test is part of the Wisconsin Student Assessment System. ACT cut scores are rigorous and aligned to national College Readiness Benchmarks and Wisconsin proficiency standards.

By offering the ACT statewide, all grade 11 students, regardless of family circumstances, have the opportunity to participate in a college readiness assessment. Before the ACT was a required statewide assessment, about 70% of OHS graduates took the ACT.

Improving access to post-secondary readiness options is one way to close our achievement gap and address equity issues in Wisconsin. Students can choose to send their scores to up to four colleges or universities at no cost.

ACT statewide 11th grade results are reported as scores for all sections and College Ready / Not College Ready for English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. These results are also reported as scale scores (1-36) and the performance categories Below Basic, Basic, Proficient and Advanced for ELA, Mathematics and Science. These performance categories are Wisconsin-specific and may not be available in other states or nationally.

See https://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/act/data/proficiency for more information about performance categories.

OHS ACT Results at Grade 11

Approximately 414 OHS grade 11 students took the ACT during the spring of 2018.

On a 1-36 scale (except for writing 2-12), OHS students earned an average ACT composite score (20.7) higher than the Wisconsin benchmark (19.8). The OHS performance advantage was greatest in math (+1.0), and a nice performance increase in English (+0.9)

Based on the analysis of our spring 2018 ACT results, we note the following:

1. The number of OHS students who took the ACT: 414
2. The average ACT composite score for OHS students: 20.7 (WI PR=78)
3. OHS students scored above statewide averages in all subjects:

• English=19.7, Math=20.9, Reading=20.8, Science=20.9, Writing=6.7

4. OHS female students scored significantly higher than male students on the English and reading tests

ACT Comparisons: Waukesha County High Schools

1. Waukesha County is home to some of highest performing schools in Wisconsin
2. OHS students scored below the Waukesha County 50^th percentile in all subjects

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCONOMOWOC, WI – October 5, 2018. The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires all states to test all students in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in grades 3-8 and once in high school. ESSA also requires students be assessed in Science once each grade span (3-6, 7-9, and 10-12 grades). Student performance on these assessments is reported in proficiency categories and used for accountability determination at the school, district and state levels. Wisconsin State statute also requires students to take grade 9 and 10 assessments as well as the social studies test. These tests together create the Wisconsin Student Assessment System.

The Wisconsin Forward Exam is administered to satisfy federal education law and to gauge how well students are doing in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. These standards outline what students should know and be able to do in order to be college and career ready. The Forward Exam is administered online in the spring of each school year at:

• grades 3-8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics,
• grades 4 and 8 in Science and,
• grades 4, 8, and 10 in Social Studies.

The Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessment is Wisconsin's alternate assessment taken by students with significant cognitive disabilities. DLM is an online assessment administered individually to students. It allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills as they relate to the Wisconsin Essential Elements.

Superintendent Dr. Roger Rindo noted, "While we are not yet where we want to be, we continue to see steady growth in Math. This year we have are evaluating our current literacy program and we will use the data from this exam along with other data as we examine our work and make decisions about program improvement in literacy as we move forward."

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released exam results on October 2, 2018. OASD continues to exceed statewide proficiency rates in ELA (46.6% vs. 43.1%) and mathematics (59.1% vs. 44.5%). The OASD performance advantage is greatest in math (+3.9%).

Additional take-aways based on the district's analysis of 2018 Forward Exam performance:

• OASD students decreased in English language arts: -5.6% Proficient or Advanced
• On average, OASD female students scored significantly higher than male students on the English language arts test
• OASD scored above statewide proficiency rates in each subject. The advantage was greatest in math (+14.6%)

% Proficient or Advanced on the WI Forward Exam and WI Dynamic Learning Maps (2018): Waukesha Co.

Statewide school and district results can be found on the Wisconsin DPI's data portal, called WISEdash. Click on the Academic Performance tab on http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov.

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The Oconomowoc Area School District School Board is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy on the School Board due to the resignation of Steve Zimmer. It is the intent of the Board to appoint a replacement whose term will end April 2019. In order to qualify for a position on the Board, a candidate must be a citizen of the United States, the State of Wisconsin, and the Oconomowoc Area School District. Additionally, a candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

To ensure consideration, a brief letter of interest must be submitted to Board Clerk, Jessica Karnowski and received prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018:

Via e-mail: millerj@oasd.org

Via U.S. mail:

Board Clerk – Jessica Karnowski

c/o District Office-Oconomowoc Area School District

W360 N7077 Brown Street

Oconomowoc, WI   53066

For the School Board,

Jessica Karnowski, Board Clerk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCONOMOWOC, WI – October 16, 2018. The Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) announced today that John Cramer has accepted the District's offer to become the new Director of the Oconomowoc Arts Center (OAC). Cramer will replace longtime Director, Michael Duncan, upon his retirement in November.

This is an exciting time for the Performing Arts in Oconomowoc. The OASD is proud to have Cramer join the OAC staff and volunteers who work endless hours to showcase student talent and attract professional programming throughout the year.

Superintendent Dr. Roger Rindo stated, "We are so happy to welcome John to the Oconomowoc Area School District and the OAC. His extensive experience in arts administration, his local and regional connections, and rich development experience make him exceptionally well-suited to take the OAC to the next level. Michael Duncan's retirement leaves large shoes to fill, but John Cramer is up to the task."

"I am excited about John Cramer becoming the next director of the OAC. I have worked with and for John on numerous projects over the past 20 years. John served as my associate artistic and education director at Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove. John brings a panoply of professional arts experience including directing, producing, presenting and every aspect of arts administration to the table. He will be an invaluable addition to the OAC future", added Current OAC Director Michael Duncan.

Cramer brings artistic excellence, education, community engagement and is a successful theater-maker. He joins the OAC with more than 20 years of theater management and theater education experience. Providing leadership and supervision as the Managing Artistic Director for all operations most recently at the Waukesha Civic Theatre in Waukesha, WI, he managed production, administration, budget, marketing, fund development, and education. He also worked previously at The Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove, WI, as the Associate Artistic Director and Director of The Sunset School for the Arts coordinating auditions, creating staging, implementing a theatre school curriculum and all other details associated with running theater programs.

John Cramer added, "I am incredibly grateful for and excited about the opportunity to bring my experience in theater arts to the OAC. I look forward to continuing the strong programming that is already in place, and providing the vision and leadership to move forward with confidence and enthusiasm."

Cramer holds a bachelor's degree in Drama from the University of Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, and a Study of Theatre Arts from Mankato State University, Mankato, MN.

Cramer's contract pends approval at the OASD School Board meeting on October 16.

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Submitted Photo:

Members of the Oconomowoc High School Class of 1948 celebrated their 70^th class reunion on Saturday September 29, at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. Members came from around the area to attend the event.

Every Student at Nature Hill Intermediate School Has a Story – Here's How We Learn Them

Start To Learn Their Story Early

The staff at Nature Hill Intermediate School understand that moving from elementary to intermediate school can be frightening and challenging for students and parents. To help make the transition less intimidating, the Nature Hill team uses several programs to begin meeting students and families early, before the new school year begins.

In the spring, fourth graders from Ixonia, Greenland, and Meadow View Elementary Schools visit Nature Hill to see the school and learn what it means to become part of the Nature Hill "Wolf Pack." The visit is a good way to introduce students to the school while they're with their classmates and fourth grade teachers in a field trip environment. This visit allows the Nature Hill fifth grade teachers to observe student personalities and interaction when the students are in a more comfortable and relaxed situation.

After the visit, Nature Hill Administrative and Student Services staff meet with all of the elementary school staff teams. They learn more about the incoming fifth grade students and plan for any additional support that might be needed for specific students.

The final spring event is a fifth grade transition night with students and families. Parents meet the Nature Hill teachers and learn more about the school and changes they can expect for the new school year. While families are meeting teachers, students meet with outgoing fifth graders to talk about Nature Hill and being part of the "Wolf Pack."

Where Everyone Belongs (WEB)

It's important for teachers to get to know their students, but it's equally important for students to feel comfortable enough to share their personalities at a new school. Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) is a program developed to help incoming fifth graders feel familiar and comfortable at Nature Hill, so they're already part of the Wolf Pack on the first day of school. The program also gives students resources and tools that they can use if they need help or have apprehensions about their first year at Nature Hill.

Nature Hill eighth graders, Camille Jostad, Adam Lois, and Samantha Jappinen, are all WEB leaders who helped lead the fifth grade WEB experience in August. Samantha described the program at the Oconomowoc Area School District School Board meeting on October 16. She said, "WEB makes a fifth grader's transition from elementary school to middle school a little easier. We also play games and do activities with the kids to make their transition a little easier. It makes the kids know they're part of a community at school. We hope that 5th graders feel connected to the 8th graders through WEB."

Eighth grader Adam Lois explained the day-long WEB program in August. "This is the day where we meet the fifth graders. We all come into an assembly and we make a giant tunnel and have all the fifth graders run through it. It's just a cool way to introduce all the fifth graders to the school. After that we break up into small groups where we play different games with them and get to know the fifth graders."

The WEB program then extends throughout the school year, with the eighth graders periodically meeting with their fifth grade WEB team, to see how they're doing and offer guidance or help with anything they can.

Camille Jostad concluded the School Board meeting presentation by explaining what the WEB program meant to her when she was an incoming eighth grader. "In WEB I met new people who are now my best friends. It helped me so much just getting to know them and be social with them. I walked around the school and I got to see all my classes and see where the lunch room is. I also got to use my lock which was really helpful. Now being a WEB leader, I want to make the fifth graders feel comfortable and welcome coming into our school."

Learning a Student's Story Within the Classroom

Nature Hill Intermediate teachers, Kelly Boldt and Shelly Favorite, explained some of the approaches they use to build community within their classrooms, beginning the very first day of school. "This year we were excited with the one-to-one technology. We decided to take some activities we've done in the past with learner profiles, using paper and pen, and instead put it into a technology format."

Shelly Favorite explained further saying, "in addition to wanting to build our community, we wanted the kids to get to know each other on a personal level, on a learning level, and everything about them that's going to help them be successful in the classroom." To accomplish this community building, they created a Google Classroom with a variety of activities for the students to complete in small groups. They included videos, questionnaires, interactive games, and writing sections. When the groups completed all of the sections, they created a "teach us about you" project, where they made a video, a slide show, or a collage that they shared with the class. It worked very well for their students, and brought everyone together.

Nature Hill Principal, Chuck Olson, concluded by saying, "our goal is to learn our students story, to understand their learning profile. When we know our students stories, we can build classes that meet every students unique learning needs."

Left to right: Nature Hill 5^th grade teacher, Shelly Favorite, 5^th grade teacher, Kelly Boldt, Samantha Jappinen, Camille Jostad, Adam Lois, and Nature Hill Intermediate Principal, Chuck Olson

All are welcome and invited!

• Come see the fine work of the Oconomowoc High School Trades III students and hear what they have learned so far
• Experience first hand what makes Tim O'Brien Homes Green & Energy Certified and how this home is designed to save the homeowner money on heating and cooling bills
• Please dress warm and wear comfortable shoes
• Coffee, juice and pastries will be served

Time O'Brien Homes/Oconomowoc Area School District
Construction 101
November 10, 2018
11:00 a.m.

Location:
The Kendall- Lake Country Village
35409 Mineral Springs Blvd.
Summit, WI

For Directions:
Visit, timobrienhomes.com/35409-mineral-springs-blvd

Questions:
262-542-5750

• A $20.00 package deal for students which will include a t-shirt, ticket to the game, and a bus ride to and from the Resch Center.
• The cost will only be $10.00 for any girl on the JV or Freshman volleyball teams.
• Buses will leave OHS at 3:45 p.m. on November 1, and return between 11:00 p.m. and midnight.
• Families are invited to cheer on our team at the Resch Center.
• There will not be bus transportation for parents or the community, but an advanced ticket and t-shirt package is available!
• Parents can purchase an $8 ticket and/or $10 t-shirt in the OHS Athletic office during school hours, between Tuesday afternoon and Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
• Parents should plan their own transportation and parking for the event.
• OHS buses will drop students off at the Resch Center and parents are invited to meet us once inside.

The drive to Green Bay is long, and it will be late when the game ends, so we encourage students to take advantage of school transportation to cheer on our team.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCONOMOWOC, WI –April 10, 2018.  Since the evacuation of Oconomowoc High School (OHS) and the Oconomowoc Arts Center (OAC) on March 22, advanced air quality monitoring equipment from Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. (EMC), has been in place inside the building, constantly monitoring air quality.  This monitoring equipment has continued to show 0 parts per million (ppm) of carbon monoxide inside the building, meaning, there is no carbon monoxide inside the building, and there is no equipment leaking carbon monoxide. 

Over the last few weeks, we've participated in several debriefing meetings with Western Lakes Fire District, our local hospitals, the Oconomowoc Police Department, and the Wisconsin Poison Control Center.  All of these organizations continue to confirm that the students in the OAC and OHS on March 22, did not suffer from a carbon monoxide leak within the building.  We have been told that the five reported cases of trace-elevated levels of blood carbon monoxide could have been the result of many factors that have nothing to do with OHS or the OAC.  These same entities have continued to confirm that both the OAC and OHS are safe for regular school and activity operations.

Carbon monoxide detectors are present inside OHS and would alarm in the presence carbon monoxide.

We cannot medically diagnose what made students ill on March 22 but can confirm, based on the expert opinion of EMC, the Wisconsin Poison Control Center, and local medical experts, that it was not the result of carbon monoxide or any other dangerous substance within the building. 

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The 3rd Annual Lake Country Film Festival was held last Friday, April 13, at the Oconomowoc Arts Center.  It was an amazing night to showcase the talent, creativity, and hard work of students from Oconomowoc High School and Southeast Wisconsin.

Congratulations to this year's winners!

2018 LCFF Viewer's Choice: Best Overall Film

Winner:  "We All Bleed Red," directed by Jake Young from Franklin High School

Runner Up: "Shoes," directed by Wyatt Chang from Nicolet High School

One Minute Movies

Winner:  "The Man in the Trench Coat Who Got a Little More Than He Asked For," directed by Deylin Early from Franklin High School

Runner Up:  "Beats," directed by Kara Dunton from Oconomowoc High School

Passion Piece

Winner:  "Shoes," directed by Wyatt Chang from Nicolet High School

Runner Up: "Worship," directed by Madeline Walczak from Oconomowoc High School

Photomontage

Winner:  "Ditch," directed by Kendahl Skomski from West Bend East High School

Runner Up: "Reflections," directed by Tess Stumvoll from Oconomowoc High School

Single Topic

Winner:  "Winner Takes All," directed by Tom Story from Stormonth Elementary

Runner Up:  "Pills," directed by Nate Plotkin from Nicolet High School

Original Music Videos

Winner:  “In the U.P.,” directed by Deanna DeValve from Marquette High School Upper Michigan

Runner Up:  “How Do You Feel,” directed by Laura Klein from University School of Milwaukee

Documentary

Winner:  "We All Bleed Red," directed by Jake Young from Franklin High School

Runner Up: "The Lost Art," directed by Josh Fredrick and Kelly Samp from Oconomowoc High School

Experimental Pieces

Winner:  "Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Eye," directed by Aaron Sims from Golda Meir School

Runner Up:  "Red Bird," directed by Lisa Eapen and Julia Camp from Waukesha STEM Academy

Short Films

Winner:  "Oppressor 2," directed by Caleb Dye and Josh Fredrick from Oconomowoc High School

Runner Up:  "Everything Sucks," directed by Zachary Roszina from Nicolet High School

Through the generosity of the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, First Bank Financial Center, and ProHealth Care, the Oconomowoc Area School District has received 9 Bleeding Control Kits. The kits were created through a program called "Stop the Bleed" which seeks to strengthen training and availability of medical supplies in an injury or massive bleeding situation. A Bleeding Control Pack will be available at each OASD school and district medical response staff will receive training to use the supplies.

From the First Bank Financial Centre Press Release:

The "Stop the Bleed" campaign was initiated by a federal interagency workgroup convened by the National Security Council Staff and The White House. The purpose of the campaign is to build national resilience by better preparing the public to save lives by raising awareness of basic actions to stop life threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters.

"At ProHealth Care, we strive to be the health care leader in Waukesha County by providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services," said Sarah Butz, ProHealth Care Director, Community Benefit. "Those services may expand beyond our facilities, and supporting this initiative in our schools is an excellent example of that outreach."

Mark W. Mohr, President and CEO of First Bank Financial Centre, added, "Oconomowoc has been our home for nearly 160 years. It's an honor to support our schools in a variety of ways, and this initiative is a potentially life-saving program for our kids and teachers."

The campaign includes medical training and provides kits filled with supplies to be used in an emergency. Each kit includes a tourniquet, permanent marker, trauma dressing, gauze, two pairs of gloves, shears/scissors, and an instruction card.

Pictured in Photo from left to right: Greg Maroo, Oconomowoc Area School District; Jennifer Wucherer, Oconomowoc Area School District; Sarah Butz, ProHealth Care; Dave Sutton, Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation; Christy Deal, Oconomowoc Area School District; Jeff McCarthy, First Bank Financial Centre; Kay Nissen, ProHealth Care and Paula Jacobs, ProHealth Care Foundation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCONOMOWOC, WI – November 6, 2018. Three alumni from Oconomowoc High School (OHS) scored among the top business students nationwide during their senior year on rigorous exams to test their business knowledge during the 2017-18 school year. The exams are part of the school's High School of Business™ (HSB) program, a national accelerated business administration program of MBA Research and Curriculum Center. Approximately 8,000 students from across the nation participated in the program during the 2017-18 school year.

Receiving top scores at OHS are:

• Nathaniel Trego, Principles of Business
• Nathan DuPont, Principles of Business
• Brett Miller, Principles of Business

OHS School to Career Coordinator Kyla Stefan stated, "I love the new HSB classes offered at OHS and the hands-on approach they provide students in the classroom. These classes help students learn a variety of concepts while also applying them to local businesses or project-based experiences. I am proud of all of the students for the dedication and flexibility they demonstrated as we worked through our first year of implementing the first two courses of this program (HSB Principles of Business and HSB Business Economics)." She went on to say, "Nate, Nathan, and Brett have all set the bar high and deserve recognition for scoring in the top 20 across the nation, a true testament to their hard work and focus."

Students participating in High School of Business™ complete real, hands-on business projects through a series of six courses. The program also includes observational internships, opportunities to earn college credit, and local oversight via a steering team of college faculty, business professionals, and school personnel.

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High School of Business™ is a program of MBA Research, a non-profit organization specializing in educational research and the development of business and marketing curriculum for high schools and colleges across the U.S. The accelerated program is designed for college-bound students with interest in business administration careers, such as marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, or management. For more information about the national organization, visit www.MBAResearch.org/HSB.

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Nathaniel T.

Nathan D.

Brett M.