Join us! Learn About the OASD's April 1 Referendum

 

The Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) is inviting families and community members to learn more about the upcoming $197.8 million capital referendum, designed to improve student safety and learning spaces while maintaining a $0 tax increase to the debt levy.

To ensure the community is well-informed, the OASD has scheduled a series of information sessions and Q&A opportunities. These events will give you a chance to ask questions and understand the full scope of the referendum projects. The district’s goal is to provide the community with the necessary facts to make an informed decision on April 1.

Information Sessions

Each session will include a presentation followed by a Q&A.

• Tuesday, February 11 | 6:30 PM | Oshkosh North High School - Auditorium (1100 W Smith Ave)
• Friday, February 21 | 8:30 AM | South Park Middle School - Gym (1551 Delaware St)
• Monday, March 3 | 6:30 PM | Oakwood Elementary School - Cafeteria (1225 N. Oakwood Rd)
• Thursday, March 13 | 6:30 PM | South Park Middle School - Gym (1551 Delaware St)
• Tuesday, March 18 | 6:30 PM | Franklin Elementary School - Cafeteria (1401 W 5th Ave)
• Wednesday, March 26 | 10:30 AM | Oshkosh Public Library - Lower Level A/B Room (106 Washington Ave)

Q&A Sessions

These informal sessions allow residents to drop in and get questions answered by Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis and district leaders.

• Monday, February 17 | 8:30-9:30 AM | Caramel Crisp (200 City Center Dr)
• Friday, February 28 | 10-11 AM | Senior Center - Willow Room South Building (200 N Campbell Rd)
• Wednesday, March 12 | 7:30-8:30 AM | Elsewhere Market (531 N Main St)
• Monday, March 24 | 7:30-8:30 AM | Delta Family Restaurant (515 N Sawyer St)

Additional Opportunities

District leaders are also available to present at community meetings and group events. To schedule a presentation, please email referendum@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.

Learn More

For more details about the referendum, including frequently asked questions, session schedules, and project plans, visit the district’s dedicated referendum webpage: oshkosh.k12.wi.us/referendum-2025. Community members can also call the district at 920.424.0395 or email referendum@oshkosh.k12.wi.us with any questions.

“We believe it’s crucial for every community member to have access to accurate and timely information about the future of our schools,” said Dr. Bryan Davis, OASD Superintendent. “These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for residents to hear directly from district leaders and get answers to their questions about the referendum.”

The district has been working closely with the community throughout its facilities planning process to ensure the referendum projects address the needs of students while maintaining fiscal responsibility. All residents are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming sessions and visit the website for more information.

 

ALPs Enrollment @ Tipler 

ALPs Program is a unique program designed to serve gifted learners.  An ALPs Program learner is one who is self-motivated, proficient or advanced in core content areas, and possesses an advanced learner’s skill-set (collaborative, responsible, intellectually curious). Qualified applicants included students who need a more rigorous and faster-paced curriculum; and those whose test scores (AVMR and state-wide assessments) show academic proficiency. 

ALPs Program is comprised of three classrooms & three teachers, with a maximum of 20 students in each classroom.

• Grades 4/5  ~  20 Students
• Grades 6, 7, 8 ~ 40 Students (two classrooms, two teachers)

Application

Students must apply for enrollment. Completed applications must by submitted by MARCH 1st; applications are not considered if received after this date. Once the application deadline has passed, school officials review the number of qualifying candidates to determine grade level configurations. A waiting list is formed only if a lottery for placement is needed (more applications received than placements available in a classroom). You can find the application HERE.

Yearbooks Orders are due March 10th, 2025!

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