Owatonna Online
February 2024
Message from our Principal
Happy February, Owatonna Online Families!
Owatonna Online has had a great first semester! We are excited at the growth and success of the program.Our students have worked hard this last semester and it shows. We had our first Owatonna Online field trip to the Science Museum in St. Paul on Feb. 2! (Picture below)
We will be sending out a family survey soon to gain your insight and feedback regarding the program. Please complete the survey so that we can grow our program; we depend on your input!
Jamie Bates
507-444-8000
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. A federally recognized celebration, BHM was created nearly a century ago to recognize the “the countless Black men and women who had contributed to the advance of human civilization,” according to the Association for the study of African American Life and History.
Important Dates
February 19 - No School
Counselor's Corner
I hope the beginning of this semester is going well for your students. We have updated Live Lesson and Homework Help links below.
High School Live Lesson and Homework Help Schedule
Here is my February Monthy Newsletter I sent out to your students this month. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything!
Kind regards, Mrs. Hoffner
Owatonna District Important Information
The district has started a K-5 boundaries design process, due to the current imbalance of attendance between the four elementary schools, building space limitations, and disparity in neighborhood growth.
The process includes a Design Team of principals, administrators, staff, and Owatonna Bus Company representation to assess the current situation and create models of possible options.
An Input Team composed of staff and parents/guardians from each elementary school and the early learning program will provide feedback on the models.
The Input Team meetings will be held in the Owatonna Middle School cafeteria and are open to the public to attend, to listen and learn. Only Input Team members will provide feedback at these meetings. The next date is:
February 20, 6-8pm
You will have the opportunity to provide feedback online regarding the boundary models. Find more information on our district website.
The finalized options will be presented to the School Board to review and vote on in March.
Infinite Campus Log In
Infinite Campus Log In
Infinite Campus Student Partal
- The username is the first part of the student's email address.
(no ‘@isd761.org' on the end)
- Password is the same as the student's Google login (lunch pin).
Student Email Accounts
Students - We email you information often, so please access your email daily! All students have school email accounts and will need to log in daily. Students can do this by doing the following:
Go to gmail.com
Sign in using the following information:
USERNAME: first initial, last name @isd761.org **example: jdoe@isd761.org
PASSWORD: lunch pin number.
Graduation & Senior Pictures
Hello Senior Families,
What an exciting year as your senior approaches the finish line to obtain their high school diploma. We have provided important dates below for you to reference and help plan your senior year. Please make note of our rain date. We advise families not to have their graduation parties on Sunday, June 9 past 3:00 pm.
- Friday, November 3 - Cap and gown orders are due. Please visit Jostens.com to place your order. There is a cap and gown package that is hard to find on the Jostens website. Please use this link to take you directly to the Cap and Gown Unit.
- Saturday, April 27 - OHS Prom at 5:00 pm at the Four Season Arena (Owatonna students only)
- Wednesday, May 22 - Academic Scholarship and Awards Night via invite from 5:30-7:00 pm in the OHS Gymnasium
- Friday, May 31 - Graduation Concert at 8:00 pm at St. John's Church
- Friday, June 7 - Commencement Practice at 1:00 pm in the OHS Gymnasium
- Friday, June 7 - Commencement at 7:00 pm on the OHS Federated Football Field - Students will need to report to the OHS Gymnasium at 5:45 pm sharp to start lining up.
- Sunday, June 9 - Commencement Rain Date at 7:00 pm on the OHS Federated Football Field.
Crisis Response
The crisis response inspires hope in adults, children, youth, and their families by delivering compassionate, person-centered, recovery-based mental health support during a crisis. Please do not hesitate to use this as a resource.
1-844-274-7472
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Attendance
GENERAL ATTENDANCE LINE- 507-444-8012
Call between 7:00-9:00 am or prior to your student’s absence.
PARENT PORTAL - Great resource to check your student's attendance!
Review your profile settings regarding automated notifications, current email, and phone numbers.
Owatonna Online STAFF
Administation
Grades K-6 Principal
Mrs. Ann Mikkalson
Grades 7-12 Principal
Dr. Jamie Bates
Counselor
Grades 7-12
Mrs. Mel Hoffner
Technology Help Desk
507-444-8630
Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Social Worker
Mrs. Annette Warner
507-444-8215
Teacher Staff
EL
Mrs. Jennifer Lopez
507-444-8200
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
Special Services
Mrs. Jill Storm
Special Education
507-444-8771
Math
Mrs. Melonie Sebring
7-12 Math
507-444-8756
Office Hours: See Schedule
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
meet.google.com/lookup/Sebring
Language Arts
Ms.Katie Schultz
7-12 Language Arts
507-444-8759
Office Hours: See Schedule
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
meet.google.com/lookup/Schultz
Mr. Troy Cohrs
Speech Communication
507-444-8027
Office Hours: TBD
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
Science
Mrs. Nicole Schelling
7-12 Science
507-444-8751
Office Hours: See Schedule
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
meet.google.com/lookup/Schelling
Social Studies
Mrs. Hanna Mahan
7-8 Social Studies
507-444-8730
Office Hours: See Schedule
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
Physical Education & Health
Art
Mr. Michael Wheelock
7-12 Physical Education & Health
507-444-8325
Office Hours: 8:55-9:25
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
meet.google.com/lookup/Wheelock
Ms. Jessica Klein
7-12 Art
507-444-8023
Office Hours: See Schedule
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
Electives
Mrs. Jessica Holz
7-12 Electives
507-444-8756
Office Hours: See Schedule
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
Spanish & Electives
Mr. Logan Schock
7th-8th Grade Spanish
507-444-8783
Office Hours: See Schedule
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
French
Mrs. Jennifer Lopez
English Language
507-444-8200
Office Hours Video Conference Link:
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
If you are experiencing a technology issue while learning from home, you can contact the Owatonna Public Schools Technology Department by leaving a message on the Technology Hotline at 507-444-8630. A member of the Technology Department will contact you as soon as possible during Technology Help Desk hours.
Technology Help Desk Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
507-444-8630
OWATONNA ONLINE 7-12
Email: jbates1@isd761.org
Website: isd761.org
Location: 338 East Main Street, Owatonna, MN, USA
Phone: 507-444-8000