Osseo-Fairchild School District

🎤 Join us for the Osseo-Fairchild Variety Show! 🎶

Enjoy performances by our Middle School and High School Choirs along with special spotlight acts showcasing amazing student talent!

📅 Thursday, November 20
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Osseo-Fairchild Auditorium

Come out and support our talented Thunder performers! ⚡

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🎁 O-F Helping Hands Program 🎁

We’re collecting donations to support O-F families in need this holiday season. The program provides at least one need and one want for each family, funded entirely by community donations.

If you’d like to contribute, please drop off donations at the main office or with Ms. Homich.

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🏈 WFCA Announces 2025 Academic All-State Awards!

The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) proudly recognizes outstanding student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom.

👏 Congratulations to Mason Schmidt, Ty Hanson, and Drew Paulus for earning Academic All-State Honors!

To qualify for Individual Academic All-State, athletes must meet the following:
📘 Grade Level: Senior (12th grade)
🎓 Academic Requirement: 3.75 cumulative GPA or higher
💪 Athletic Requirement: Varsity Letterwinner

Your dedication in the classroom and on the field represents the best of Thunder Pride! 🧡🖤

🏀 Last Call! There’s just one day left to get your Osseo-Fairchild Boys & Girls Basketball gear! Don’t miss out on showing your Thunder pride this season! 💪🧡🖤

👉 Order here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/g97padW2jY

💧 Field Trip Highlight!
Today, our Freshwater Biology class toured the Osseo Water Treatment Facility to learn about the microbiology techniques used to keep our community’s water clean and safe. 💦

A big thank you to the staff for taking the time to show our students the science behind clean water! 🌎🔬

Learning, teamwork, and smiles fill Mrs. Knuth’s second-grade classroom! 💛📚

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⚡ Thunder Athletics This Week ⚡

🏀Winter sports season officially tips off! 🏀
Come cheer on our Middle School Boys’ Basketball team as they take the court for their first game of the season! 💪

📅 Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
🏟️ Vs. Mondovi
📍 Community Gym – HERE at Home!

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Night 💬
Our Pupil Services Team hosted their annual Mental Health Evening on Wednesday. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with agencies from several counties, gather valuable mental health resources, and learn about important topics such as elderly fraud and the rise of sextortion among youth.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this informative and meaningful event! 💙

This photo says it all! ❤️ Elementary principal, Mr. Zawacki, is always willing to step in wherever he’s needed — even leading a kindergarten morning meeting! Thank you for leading with heart, flexibility, and dedication.

#NationalPrincipalsMonth

🎀 Red Ribbon Week is coming up! 🎀

Our schools will be celebrating October 27–31 with fun Dress-Up Days to promote making healthy, positive choices. ❤️

Check out the Dress-Up Day schedule posted below and get ready to show your school spirit! 👕🎒

Elementary:
❤️Monday - Wear Red
❤️Wednesday - Wacky Zawacki

Middle School/High School
❤️Monday - Pajama Day
❤️Tuesday - Anything But a Backpack
❤️Wednesday - Dress Your Type
❤️Thursday - Movie Character
❤️Friday - Halloween Costume

#RedRibbonWeek #ThunderProud

🎓 Senior Meetings Complete!

Mrs. Eide, our high school counselor, just wrapped up individual meetings with every senior to talk about their plans after graduation. Topics included applying to colleges, understanding college rigor, completing the FAFSA, graduation requirements, apprenticeship opportunities, and exploring our scholarship website. 💼📚

Next up: Junior meetings begin in November!
Parents of 11th graders — keep an eye on your mailbox 📬 for a letter inviting you to meet and discuss your student’s future plans.

#ThunderPride #CollegeAndCareerReady

✨ Second grade has been learning all about India and its traditions! ✨

To celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, students made their own beautiful lights to brighten the classroom and share in the joy of this special celebration. 🪔🌟

👻 Calling all Parents! 👻 We need volunteers for the Halloween Dance on Oct. 30th to help make it a frightfully fun night for our Thunder kids!! PLEASE Email Amber Osterman at aosterman@ofsd.k12.wi.us if you can help! 🎃

Come join us tonight!

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the OFE Library during Fall Parent-Teacher Conference nights! 🎉
It’s the perfect chance to stock up on new books for your student. Every purchase helps support our school!
📖 Learn more here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/osseofairchildelementary

Tonight’s volleyball game is more than just a match — it’s Dig for a Cure Night!
💗 Come enjoy some great volleyball, enter the basket raffle, and help us raise funds for two local families fighting cancer.
Together, we can make a big impact! 🎀🏐
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Athletic registration for the 2025-26 school year will open on Wednesday, July 9. For those needing assistance with registration, there will be weekly open house opportunities in the high school commons throughout the rest of the summer, beginning on July 9 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Feel free to reach out to Janet Wood (jwood@ofsd.k12.wi.us) with questions or concerns.

Please check out the updated 2025-26 O-F School District Calendar; https://5il.co/3fzj7

Local manufacturers are investing in their employees by enrolling them in CVTC's introductory courses right here at the Osseo-Fairchild Technical Education Center. This blended class combines e-learning with hands-on lab activities for real-world skills you can use on the job! 📚 Courses Offered: Electrical Concepts: Learn the fundamentals of electricity, AC/DC circuits, and motor wiring. Electrical Motors: Get practical knowledge in motor control, maintenance, and lock-out tag-out safety. Control Logic: Master ladder logic, motor control applications, and troubleshooting using industry-standard tools. Every Monday night from 4:00 to 8:00 PM until December 10. Enrollment is still open! Contact Ken Pearson at kpearson11@cvtc.edu to sign up today!

Art room donations are needed! Please go to this link to find out how you can help: https://5il.co/2ugxe Thanks!