Hello from OHS! There are many exciting things happening in our community and school district and we are excited to get started with the 2026-27 school year.
We will be having our open house on Wednesday, August 19th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. All new and returning students and their parents are welcome to attend. There will be a short informational meeting for all students new to the building and their parents at 5:00 pm. During the open house, students can visit their classes, buy a parking pass, locate their locker and meet their teachers. There will also be a meeting for all fall athletes and their parents on Monday, August 17th at 6:00 pm.
The 2026-27 school year brings no significant changes in procedures for parents and students before and after school. If you are dropping a student off in the morning, please drop them off in the front of the building. If you are picking them up after school, please do so in the north parking lot (the lot on the opposite side of the building from OMS). For students who did not purchase a parking space at the end of last school year, forms can be picked up in the office beginning at open house on August 19th. These forms will require a parent signature.
We are adding a number of new faces to our staff this year. Matt Kramme will be joining us as a science teacher, Abbie Clonts as an ag teacher, Tess Spiezio as our drama teacher, and Ryan Okenfuss will be returning to OHS as a math teacher. I know they are all looking forward to getting the new year started, and we are excited to have them join our team.
Finally, we are all excited about fall activities starting up again soon. The opening home softball game is scheduled for August 28th against Dixon. Our volleyball team’s first home match will be September 1st against Linn. Cross Country opens up their season on September 5th at the New Haven Invitational, and our first home football game (and tailgate) is set for August 28th against Eldon.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the high school office at 573-646-4005. Enjoy the last part of your summer and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Kris Altemeyer, OHS Principal