Inside the OSD with Dr. Leslie Bergstrom

Today we are talking with our OHS school nutrition team and a student who is using artistic talents to bring great fun and joy to others each day during lunch.

In this episode, we're going behind the scenes of our "OHS Legislature: (a.k.a. our OHS Political Science class), where students get a hands-on approach to learning about our democratic process.  You'll see how our District value of  “Relevant and Empowering Learning Experiences” is on full display in this course! 

January is National Mentor Month and we are fortunate to have an amazing mentoring program right here in the OSD. Today we are going to hear all about the Be A Champion Mentor program from the program coordinator, and two pairs of mentors / mentees.  If you are interested in volunteering to be a mentor, you can find information about the Be A Champion Mentor Program here: https://www.oregonsd.org/...

This episode features four OHS alumni who joined us for the annual OHS Alumni Day, where previous students come back to share what they're doing now, how they got there, and tips for success.  This is a must-listen-to episode for high school students and families!  

We have many student leaders at Oregon High School and they make an incredible difference in our community. Today we are talking with Jacsyn Disrud, one of our students who is serving as a representative with the Dane County Youth Governance program. 

Each year 8th grade students at Oregon Middle School participate in a leaf raking community service project. Today we’re going to learn a little more about this project from this year’s organizer and a few of our students.

Today we are talking about a topic that is very timely as we start seeing colder temperatures: Snow Days! We'll hear from local Oregon resident and senior chief meteorologist at WKOW - Bob Lindmeier, and one of our own OSD parents to discuss common questions about snow days.

Today we are at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center to get a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming production of Macbeth. We’re talking with the Director, Mike Ducett, along with a few of our senior cast members.

Today we are talking about a very serious topic related to vaping and the challenges with disposing of vape cartridges. We’ll hear from Amy Miller, Juanita Weinert, and two student leaders who are working to spread awareness about this important topic.

Today we’re meeting up with Officer Krantz, our new OSD School Resource Officer. We'll learn a little bit about him, what he's looking forward to, and tips for keeping kids safe.

In this episode, we talk with our high school Associate Principal Mr. Ashmore, and a couple of our veteran students about what to expect freshman year.

In this episode, we’re getting the inside scoop on Oregon Straw Hat Players production of Mamma Mia from some of our OSD students and an OSD graduate who are part of the cast this summer. Make sure you get your tickets now - opening night is THIS Saturday (8/3)!

Today we are talking with a longtime Oregon teacher - and somewhat of a celebrity - who was recently awarded the prestigious Crystal Apple Award. Tune in to hear directly from OHS art teacher, Mike Derrick, and one of the students who nominated him for this honor.

Today we are meeting up with some students from our GSA student organization from Oregon High School to get the inside scoop on their recent Pride in the Park event and thoughts on Pride Month.

With the Class of 2024 graduation ceremony around the corner, we spoke with commencement speakers Jada Anderson, Aaron Dieter, and Ada Marcin about what they've learned in their time with the OSD as well as a preview of what they'll discuss in their graduation speeches.

Today we are going to be talking with the familiar and famous voices of Panther Athletics - our two student announcers - Cole Krueger and Luke Marx - to hear about how they came upon these roles, their experiences, and what’s on the horizon.

We have a robust Career and Technical Education program at Oregon High School and today we are meeting up with our School to Career coordinator at OHS as well as some students who are involved in the great opportunities that our program offers.

In this episode, we are talking with producers of Panther Vision - the OHS student news production, which was recently recognized as one of the best in the state by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. We'll hear all about what it takes to produce the program each day and the great skills they're building for their future!

In this episode, we hear from three students at Oregon Middle School and their teacher about a special project where they interviewed an adult with a common area of interest. In some cases, this adventure took them across the country, and even around the world!

Today we are talking about kids and safety and will be speaking with some experts right here in the OSD - School Resource Officer Schewe and OSD parent and Be SMART advocate, Katie Smart, who will give us practical tips for keeping our kids safe.

Each year 7th grade students at Oregon Middle School participate in hands-on team learning experiences that take them outside the classroom. One of those experiences takes place at Upham Woods each winter. Today we're talking with event organizer and OMS teacher, Kevin Gasner, along with students who engaged in the trip.

The Oregon High School Performing Arts Center is home to many high-end productions. This winter's production of the musical Big Fish is no exception. Hear from director Mike Ducett, along with cast members Willem Dutcher, Bridget Tushoski, Erica Briski, and pit orchestra member Addie Swan. Big Fish comes to the PAC Feb. 23-25.

The Oregon High School girls wrestling team had its first member in 2006. Now 13 members strong, the team hosts its first ever girls-only dual meet with Kickapoo-LaFarge on Friday night. Hear from OHS athletic director Brittany Spencer Grant, Coach Pete Eckhart, and athletes Teagan Simpson, Jada Oparie-Addoh, Eris Resendez about this historic night.

Alumni recently returned to OHS to share their post-high school experiences, reflections, and advice for current students. Tune in to hear about their adventures and what was most helpful to them in preparing for the future.

In this episode we learn about our Multilingual and Heritage Spanish Department in the OSD.  We’ll talk with some of our staff members and hear about the many opportunities for our kids.