🎓🧡 Senior Spotlight – Izzabella Garbers 🧡🎓
We’re shining the spotlight on the Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
I plan to attend CVTC for the two-year nursing program. 🩺
📚 Favorite Subject:
World Culture, because I didn’t just learn about the world as it is now, but how it used to be and how much it has changed.
🍎 Favorite Teachers:
I wouldn’t say I have just one favorite teacher.
In grade school, it was Mr. Black. When I was having a bad day, he wouldn’t yell at me or threaten to call my mom. Instead, he would sit down and talk with me about how I could turn my day around. He also stood up for kids in the class who didn’t have a voice.
In middle school, my favorite was Ms. Walters. She helped everyone in the way they needed and walked us through lessons step by step. She took the time to get to know her students one-on-one and always made sure we were okay.
In high school, it would have to be Mr. Stoik. At first, we didn’t get along as I went in with a negative attitude. Instead of getting upset or returning the same rude energy, he stayed patient and respectful.
💬 **What I’ll Miss Most:**
I’ll miss the lunch ladies because they did more than just serve food. They made school feel welcoming every day with their smiles, jokes, and kindness. No matter how stressful the day was, they were always there — not only to cook, but to care — and that’s something I’ll always remember.
🏐 Activities I’ve Been Involved In:
Volleyball, FFA, and FCCLA
💡 Advice for Younger Classmen:
Be yourself — everyone else is already taken.
Best wishes, Izzabella! We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see the difference you’ll make in the nursing field! 🧡🖤⚡
#ThunderClassof2026 #ThunderProud
We’re shining the spotlight on the Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
I plan to attend CVTC for the two-year nursing program. 🩺
📚 Favorite Subject:
World Culture, because I didn’t just learn about the world as it is now, but how it used to be and how much it has changed.
🍎 Favorite Teachers:
I wouldn’t say I have just one favorite teacher.
In grade school, it was Mr. Black. When I was having a bad day, he wouldn’t yell at me or threaten to call my mom. Instead, he would sit down and talk with me about how I could turn my day around. He also stood up for kids in the class who didn’t have a voice.
In middle school, my favorite was Ms. Walters. She helped everyone in the way they needed and walked us through lessons step by step. She took the time to get to know her students one-on-one and always made sure we were okay.
In high school, it would have to be Mr. Stoik. At first, we didn’t get along as I went in with a negative attitude. Instead of getting upset or returning the same rude energy, he stayed patient and respectful.
💬 **What I’ll Miss Most:**
I’ll miss the lunch ladies because they did more than just serve food. They made school feel welcoming every day with their smiles, jokes, and kindness. No matter how stressful the day was, they were always there — not only to cook, but to care — and that’s something I’ll always remember.
🏐 Activities I’ve Been Involved In:
Volleyball, FFA, and FCCLA
💡 Advice for Younger Classmen:
Be yourself — everyone else is already taken.
Best wishes, Izzabella! We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see the difference you’ll make in the nursing field! 🧡🖤⚡
#ThunderClassof2026 #ThunderProud
Osseo-Fairchild Middle School students are getting hands-on experience with industry-level automation!
This week, our middle schoolers had the opportunity to train using FANUC robots, learning the basics of robotics, programming, and advanced manufacturing technology.
Experiences like this give students early exposure to high-demand career pathways in automation, engineering, and manufacturing, right here at Osseo-Fairchild. We are proud to provide real-world learning opportunities that help motivate, educate, and empower our students for a successful future.
#ThunderProud
This week, our middle schoolers had the opportunity to train using FANUC robots, learning the basics of robotics, programming, and advanced manufacturing technology.
Experiences like this give students early exposure to high-demand career pathways in automation, engineering, and manufacturing, right here at Osseo-Fairchild. We are proud to provide real-world learning opportunities that help motivate, educate, and empower our students for a successful future.
#ThunderProud
🎶✨ Band Concert! ✨🎶
Did you miss Monday’s performance? No worries — we’ve got you covered! The Middle School Jazz Band kicked things off at 6:45 with the first video, right after Jonas’ beautiful piano prelude of Debussy’s “Clair de Lune.”
🎥 Check out all the great performances from our talented students in grades 6–12 — link below:
👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xxHPbZbjuogl1y9bHfmOG5xtuTxs3ue&si=T5RjqPgoAaQkgOHP
Thanks to all the musicians for a wonderful night of music! 🎺🥁🎷
#ThunderProud
Did you miss Monday’s performance? No worries — we’ve got you covered! The Middle School Jazz Band kicked things off at 6:45 with the first video, right after Jonas’ beautiful piano prelude of Debussy’s “Clair de Lune.”
🎥 Check out all the great performances from our talented students in grades 6–12 — link below:
👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4xxHPbZbjuogl1y9bHfmOG5xtuTxs3ue&si=T5RjqPgoAaQkgOHP
Thanks to all the musicians for a wonderful night of music! 🎺🥁🎷
#ThunderProud
🥗🧡 **Lunchroom Helpers in Action!** 🖤🍟
Shoutout to Aiden Johnson and Nick Morales for volunteering their time in the kitchen today! 👏
They helped prepare pickle salad for lunch, and Aiden also jumped in to pan up the French fries.
We love seeing students step up, lend a hand, and take pride in helping out around school. Great work, guys! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
Shoutout to Aiden Johnson and Nick Morales for volunteering their time in the kitchen today! 👏
They helped prepare pickle salad for lunch, and Aiden also jumped in to pan up the French fries.
We love seeing students step up, lend a hand, and take pride in helping out around school. Great work, guys! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
The Osseo-Fairchild High School National Honor Society is excited to host a VIP & Me Dance! 💃🕺
All students in 4K through 5th grade are invited to attend with their favorite adult VIP on Friday, March 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Osseo-Fairchild High School.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with:
✨ Dancing
📸 Photos
☕ A hot chocolate bar
🍪 Snacks & treats
It’s sure to be a special night full of memories! ❤️
Be sure to pre-order your tickets — see the information below for details. We can’t wait to see you there!
🧦🧡 Sock game = STRONG today at OFHS! 🖤🧦
Sophomores Landyn and Hayden and their math teachers, Mrs. Kestner-Olson and Mr. Davis, showed up in matching socks after picking up some fun finds at today’s Career Fair! 👏
Bonus: It was also PJ Day for FFA Week, so comfy clothes + cool socks made for a pretty great combination. 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
Sophomores Landyn and Hayden and their math teachers, Mrs. Kestner-Olson and Mr. Davis, showed up in matching socks after picking up some fun finds at today’s Career Fair! 👏
Bonus: It was also PJ Day for FFA Week, so comfy clothes + cool socks made for a pretty great combination. 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
🧡🖤 **Teacher Pick of the Month – January** 🖤🧡
Congratulations to our middle school students who were selected by their teachers as the January “Teacher Pick of the Month!” ⚡👏
These students were recognized for their positive attitude, hard work, and the way they represent Thunder Pride each day. We are so proud of you!
A big thank you to **Foster Fireside** for generously rewarding our students with a delicious lunch — we truly appreciate your support of our schools and community! 🧡🍽️
#ThunderProud
Congratulations to our middle school students who were selected by their teachers as the January “Teacher Pick of the Month!” ⚡👏
These students were recognized for their positive attitude, hard work, and the way they represent Thunder Pride each day. We are so proud of you!
A big thank you to **Foster Fireside** for generously rewarding our students with a delicious lunch — we truly appreciate your support of our schools and community! 🧡🍽️
#ThunderProud
Our 3K friends had a crabby good time today! 🦀🌊
Ms. Nicki brought in a real hermit crab for the students to see up close as part of their ocean learning.
Hands-on learning makes such a splash!
#Thunderproud
We've got your dinner plans covered tonight! Stop by the Eau Claire Panda Express tonight to support our FFA chapter! 20% of proceeds come back to O-F FFA if you show the attached flyer when ordering/purchasing. Please come out to support a great cause!
Another day, another proud 4th Grader showing off their sweet skills!
Check out Violet, Deklan, and Elliot with the final drafts of their friendly letters! Students wrote to family members, friends, companies, athletes, celebrities (and even Mr. Zawacki!) in hopes of getting a letter back.
Did you know our OFE 4th Graders learn how to write cursive AND type fluently? We prepare our students for all of life's opportunities and challenges by making sure they're well-rounded, well-skilled, and adaptable.
Fun fact: Studies show that learning cursive improves both fine motor skills and mental focus/stamina!
#ThunderProud
Check out Violet, Deklan, and Elliot with the final drafts of their friendly letters! Students wrote to family members, friends, companies, athletes, celebrities (and even Mr. Zawacki!) in hopes of getting a letter back.
Did you know our OFE 4th Graders learn how to write cursive AND type fluently? We prepare our students for all of life's opportunities and challenges by making sure they're well-rounded, well-skilled, and adaptable.
Fun fact: Studies show that learning cursive improves both fine motor skills and mental focus/stamina!
#ThunderProud
🎓🧡 Senior Spotlight – Ty Hanson 🧡🎓
We’re shining the spotlight on the Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
I plan to attend a four-year college.
📚 Favorite Subject:
History, because it’s super interesting.
⭐ Best Memory:
Building fishing rods in Marine Biology. 🎣
🏈 Activities I’ve Been Involved In:
NHS, Above & Beyond, Football, and Basketball
Best wishes, Ty! We’re proud of you and excited to see where your next chapter takes you. 🧡🖤⚡
#ThunderClassof2026 #ThunderProud
We’re shining the spotlight on the Class of 2026!
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
I plan to attend a four-year college.
📚 Favorite Subject:
History, because it’s super interesting.
⭐ Best Memory:
Building fishing rods in Marine Biology. 🎣
🏈 Activities I’ve Been Involved In:
NHS, Above & Beyond, Football, and Basketball
Best wishes, Ty! We’re proud of you and excited to see where your next chapter takes you. 🧡🖤⚡
#ThunderClassof2026 #ThunderProud
🌟❗️Attention OFE Parents and Students! ❗️🌟 Just a quick reminder that the deadline to order your elementary yearbook is THIS FRIDAY! Don’t miss out on capturing those precious memories! 🥳✨
Orders are only online this year.
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09381550
Orders are only online this year.
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09381550
Libraries are usually so quiet you could hear a pin drop… 🎯
But today in the elementary library, you could definitely hear a ball drop! 😂
Our students had a blast playing GIANT Kerplunk — carefully pulling sticks and hoping the balls wouldn’t come tumbling down. Learning, laughter, and just a little suspense… we love it! 🧡🖤
Thanks for all the fun you add to our library, Mrs. Lyngen!
#ThunderPride
But today in the elementary library, you could definitely hear a ball drop! 😂
Our students had a blast playing GIANT Kerplunk — carefully pulling sticks and hoping the balls wouldn’t come tumbling down. Learning, laughter, and just a little suspense… we love it! 🧡🖤
Thanks for all the fun you add to our library, Mrs. Lyngen!
#ThunderPride
🏀🧡🖤 LARGE DAIRYLAND CONFERENCE CHAMPS! 🖤🧡🏀
Your Osseo-Fairchild Boys Basketball Team are the Large Dairyland Conference Champions! ⚡🏆
🎉 Want to celebrate this championship season?
Order your Conference Champs T-shirt here:
👉 https://osseochamps.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Let’s show our Thunder pride loud and proud! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
Your Osseo-Fairchild Boys Basketball Team are the Large Dairyland Conference Champions! ⚡🏆
🎉 Want to celebrate this championship season?
Order your Conference Champs T-shirt here:
👉 https://osseochamps.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Let’s show our Thunder pride loud and proud! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
✏️🧡 Grammar can be fun! 🖤✏️
Mrs. Marino’s Freshman English classes have been sharpening their grammar skills this week — and having a blast doing it!
Students have been labeling sentences correctly, competing in grammar challenges, and participating in multiple activities designed to make learning engaging and interactive.
Who knew proper grammar could get so competitive? 😉📚
Great work, freshmen! ⚡
#ThunderProud
Mrs. Marino’s Freshman English classes have been sharpening their grammar skills this week — and having a blast doing it!
Students have been labeling sentences correctly, competing in grammar challenges, and participating in multiple activities designed to make learning engaging and interactive.
Who knew proper grammar could get so competitive? 😉📚
Great work, freshmen! ⚡
#ThunderProud
🎭🧡 Shakespeare Comes to Life! 🖤🎭
Last Wednesday, Ms. Marino’s Shakespeare students (along with her student teacher) braved the snow to travel to Minneapolis to see *Macbeth* at the Guthrie Theater. ❄️
It was a fantastic performance, and students loved watching the play they read this fall come to life on stage. What an incredible opportunity to experience live theater ! 🎬📖
#ThunderProud
Last Wednesday, Ms. Marino’s Shakespeare students (along with her student teacher) braved the snow to travel to Minneapolis to see *Macbeth* at the Guthrie Theater. ❄️
It was a fantastic performance, and students loved watching the play they read this fall come to life on stage. What an incredible opportunity to experience live theater ! 🎬📖
#ThunderProud
Congratulations to all of our amazing students who performed at the Solo & Ensemble Festival on Saturday in Fall Creek! 🎶🧡🖤
A special shoutout to Dalton Clark (bari sax) and Jonas Sackmann Van Hoof (piano and bassoon) for being selected to perform their solos at the state festival in May! What an incredible accomplishment — we are so proud of your hard work and dedication! 👏🎉
Let’s cheer them on as they prepare! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
🧡🖤 Wall of Honor Recognition 🖤🧡
The Wall of Honor celebrates community members whose service has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the Osseo-Fairchild community and school district.
We proudly honor inductee, Charles Kaufman! 👏
Charles Kaufman grew up in Fairchild and attended Fairchild Elementary School. Charles graduated at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Neillsville. Charles held employment positions at Pierce Christmas Tree Farm, Boullion Dairy Farm, Nelson Muffler Plant in Neillsville, and the Ashley Furniture shipping department. He enjoyed spending time with his family and helping others in need. Charles joined his cousin, Kelly, enlisting in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He was ordered to active duty in June of 2004 and deployed to Iraq in January of 2005 as a member of “Charlie” Company, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, part of the “Red Arrow Brigade.” Charles served as an example for his family, friends, and members of his battalion. He showed kindness and compassion for others, especially children. On June 26, 2005, Charles was killed in action when an improvised explosive device detonated on the driver’s side of his vehicle while he was returning from a mission in Baghdad. In 2021, the Lake Martha Days Murph Challenge was established in Charles’s name to raise funds for a military appreciation scholarship.
#ThunderProud
The Wall of Honor celebrates community members whose service has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the Osseo-Fairchild community and school district.
We proudly honor inductee, Charles Kaufman! 👏
Charles Kaufman grew up in Fairchild and attended Fairchild Elementary School. Charles graduated at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Neillsville. Charles held employment positions at Pierce Christmas Tree Farm, Boullion Dairy Farm, Nelson Muffler Plant in Neillsville, and the Ashley Furniture shipping department. He enjoyed spending time with his family and helping others in need. Charles joined his cousin, Kelly, enlisting in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He was ordered to active duty in June of 2004 and deployed to Iraq in January of 2005 as a member of “Charlie” Company, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, part of the “Red Arrow Brigade.” Charles served as an example for his family, friends, and members of his battalion. He showed kindness and compassion for others, especially children. On June 26, 2005, Charles was killed in action when an improvised explosive device detonated on the driver’s side of his vehicle while he was returning from a mission in Baghdad. In 2021, the Lake Martha Days Murph Challenge was established in Charles’s name to raise funds for a military appreciation scholarship.
#ThunderProud
⛸️🧡 Way to Go, Lyla! 🖤⛸️
On Saturday the 21st, Lyla competed in two events at the Black River Falls 16th Annual Compete USA Competition — and she had an amazing day on the ice!
🥈 2nd Place
🥇 1st Place
We are so proud of her hard work and dedication paying off!
Lyla will be back in action on Saturday the 28th competing at Eau Claire Hobbs. Good luck — we’ll be cheering you on! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
On Saturday the 21st, Lyla competed in two events at the Black River Falls 16th Annual Compete USA Competition — and she had an amazing day on the ice!
🥈 2nd Place
🥇 1st Place
We are so proud of her hard work and dedication paying off!
Lyla will be back in action on Saturday the 28th competing at Eau Claire Hobbs. Good luck — we’ll be cheering you on! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
🎨🧡 When art imitates life… 🖤🎨
While drawing Morgan Wallen for class during ACP, Emerick started to notice something familiar about his masterpiece… 👀
Turns out, his portrait was looking an awful lot like Garrett K.! 😂
We love seeing creativity (and a little humor) shining through in our classrooms! Great work, Emerick! 🎶✏️
#ThunderProud
While drawing Morgan Wallen for class during ACP, Emerick started to notice something familiar about his masterpiece… 👀
Turns out, his portrait was looking an awful lot like Garrett K.! 😂
We love seeing creativity (and a little humor) shining through in our classrooms! Great work, Emerick! 🎶✏️
#ThunderProud
