Osseo-Fairchild School District

⛳️ The season is officially underway! 🧡🖤

Our Thunder Girls Golf Team is hitting the course TODAY and kicking off a brand-new season! Wishing these ladies a great season filled with good swings, great memories, and lots of Thunder pride!

Good luck, girls! Go Thunder! ⛳️🧡🖤

Hello Osseo student families! 👋🏼 We’re so excited to kick off a new school year!

We’re Well-Adjusted Students (formerly On-Site Chiropractic), a nonprofit school-based chiropractic program focused on making care more accessible to students and teachers.

We’ll be at the Open House on August 25th and would love to meet you, answer your questions, and share more about how you can join our program. Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi! 💙

Interested in learning more? Text us at 715-382-6864 for more information or to sign your student up for care!

🎒⚡ BACK TO SCHOOL 2026-27: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED! ⚡🎒

The first day of school will be here before we know it! Here is everything you need to know to get ready for another great year at Osseo-Fairchild! 🧡🖤

🚌 When is the first day of school?
📅 Thursday, August 27

🏫 When is Open House?
📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 1:00–6:00 PM

📸 When will school pictures be taken?
School pictures will be taken during Open House at both the elementary school and the MS/HS.

⏰ What are the school hours?
Elementary: 8:00 AM–3:20 PM
Middle/High School: 7:55 AM–3:25 PM

✏️ What school supplies do students need?
School supplies are covered by the district! 🙌

Students only need to bring:
🎒 A backpack
🎧 Earphones
👟 Gym shoes
💧 A water bottle

🎓 I'm an incoming freshman. Is there an orientation?
YES! Welcome to high school!
Incoming freshmen are invited to join us for a morning designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready for your first year of high school!
📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 8:30–11:30 AM
📍 High School Auditorium


⚡ I have an incoming 6th grader. What is Moving to the Middle?
Starting middle school is a big step, and we're here to help make the transition a little easier!
📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Osseo-Fairchild Middle/High School

Still have questions? Be sure to follow our social media pages, check out our website and download the OFSD app (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/osseo-fairchild-sd/id1218848848)

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year! Save this post and share it with a fellow Thunder family who may have a back-to-school question! 🧡🖤

Let’s get ready to make the 2026-27 school year the best one yet!

#ThunderProud

🏈⚡ THE WAIT IS OVER… THUNDER ATHLETICS ARE BACK! ⚡🏌️‍♀️🏐

The 2026-27 school year is officially getting underway, and that means it’s time to kick off another exciting year of Thunder athletics! 🧡🖤

Here’s what’s happening this week:

📅 Monday, August 17
🏌️‍♀️ 9:00 AM — HS Girls’ Golf at Hallie Golf Course
🏃🏐🏈 First day of practice for MS/HS Cross Country, MS/HS Volleyball, Dance, and MS Football!

📅 Tuesday, August 18
🏌️‍♀️ 9:00 AM — HS Girls’ Golf at Trempealeau Mountain Golf Club

📅 Thursday, August 20
🏌️‍♀️ 2:00 PM — HS Girls’ Golf at Bloomer Veterans Memorial Golf Course

📅 Friday, August 21
🏈 7:00 PM — Varsity Football vs. Necedah at Ward Field

Let’s kick off the year with some Thunder Pride! We can’t wait to see our student-athletes back in action! 🧡

#ThunderProud

Calling All OF Alumni Choir Members! 🎶

The Osseo-Fairchild Music Department invites you to join our High School Choir in singing the National Anthem at this year’s Homecoming Game – Friday, Sept 18th! 🇺🇸🎵

👉 If you’d like to participate, please email our choir director, Kori Riesenweber (kriesenweber@ofsd.k12.wi.us) by Friday, Aug 28th.

📩 Participants will receive practice tracks and more details via email.

Help us spread the word! Share this post or tag your fellow alumni who might want to sing with us!

#ThunderProud

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the DAY!

Middle School Football Equipment Sign-Up Day!
📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ Equipment Sign-Up: 4:00 PM
📣 Player/Parent Meeting: Tentatively 5:30 PM
Still thinking about playing? It’s NOT too late! 👊🏈 If your student-athlete is interested in joining middle school football, come to equipment sign-up and plan to stay for the meeting. We’d love to have you be part of the team!
Come get equipped, get the information you need, and get ready for football season! 🧡🖤

#ThunderProud ⚡️🏈

📣 Welcome to OFSD, Blaine Storlie!🧡🖤

The Osseo-Fairchild School District is excited to welcome Blaine Storlie to our team as our new Special Education Teacher!

Mr. Storlie is a graduate of Spring Grove High School in Minnesota. He earned his Business degree from UW-Superior and later completed his Academic and Behavioral Specialist (ABS) Certification through Winona State University.

Outside of school, Mr. Storlie has an exciting year ahead! He is set to get married on August 22nd and he and his fiancée are parents to two young children, ages 2 years and 3 months. ❤️

As he joins the Osseo-Fairchild School District, Mr. Storlie is especially looking forward to experiencing the "strong community feel" of the district. Being new to the area, he has heard wonderful things about Osseo-Fairchild from the people who have shared their experiences with him.

Please join us in giving Mr. Storlie a warm Thunder welcome! We are excited to have him as part of our team and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students and school community. ⚡

Welcome to OFSD 🧡🖤

#ThunderProud

Building Skills. Creating Opportunities. Preparing Students for the Workforce.

A huge thank you to Wolter Forklift for their continued support of the Osseo-Fairchild Technical Education Center!

Wolter has provided our instructors with outstanding Train-the-Trainer qualifications, helping us bring industry-recognized safety and equipment training into our classrooms. Even more exciting, our students have the opportunity to experience operating a forklift in a virtual workplace environment.

This type of hands-on, technology-driven learning allows students to develop real-world skills in a safe and engaging environment while gaining a better understanding of what to expect in today's manufacturing and industrial workplaces.

Industry partners like Wolter Forklift are an essential part of what we are building at Osseo-Fairchild. Their support helps connect classroom learning to real-world careers, giving our students valuable skills and experiences that can lead to high-demand, high-paying careers after graduation.

We truly appreciate Wolter's investment in our students, our instructors, and the future workforce.

Partnerships like this make a difference!

#OsseoFairchild #TechnicalEducation #CTE #WorkforceDevelopment #Manufacturing #ForkliftTraining #IndustryPartnerships #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning #THUNDERWorks #StudentSuccess

📣 HOMECOMING 2026 IS COMING! 🧡🖤

It’s never too early to start getting excited for Homecoming Week! 🎉 And one of our favorite traditions is coming up…

🎊 HOMECOMING PARADE 🎊
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 2:00 PM

Get ready for floats, music, school spirit, Thunder Pride, and plenty of orange & black! 🧡🖤

We’ll be sharing more Homecoming details as we get closer, but for now…

📣 SAVE THE DATE & PLAN TO JOIN US! 📣

Let’s fill the streets and show our Thunder Nation spirit! ⚡

#ThunderProud #Homecoming2026

🏈 FOOTBALL APPAREL IS IN! 🏈

The 2026 Football Apparel Order has arrived and is ready for pickup! 🧡🖤

📍 Pick-Up Location: High School Office

Stop in and grab your gear so you can Thunder Up in style! ⚡🏈

Go Thunder Nation! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud

🎉 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION 🎉

Welcome to high school, incoming freshmen! 🧡🖤 Join us for a morning designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready for your first year of high school!

📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 8:30–11:30 AM
📍 High School Auditorium

During orientation, students will:

👋 Meet your teachers
🗺️ Pick up and walk through your class schedules
💡 Learn tips for being successful in high school
🎤 Hear experiences and advice from current high school students

Starting high school is a big step—and we're here to help make the transition a great one! We can't wait to welcome our newest members of Thunder Nation! 🧡🖤

#ThunderProud
#ClassOf2030

🏐 MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYER/PARENT MEETING 🏐

Get ready for the season, Thunder Volleyball! 🧡🖤

📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 5:15 PM — following the first practice
📍 Middle/High School

Players and parents are invited to meet the coaches, get important season information, and get ready for a great volleyball season!

Can’t make the meeting but still want to stay informed? Please contact the coaches:

📧 bturzinski@ofsd.k12.wi.us
📧 bkrueger@ofsd.k12.wi.us

🏐 Go Thunder! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud

📣 Incoming 6th Grade Families – Don't Miss Moving to the Middle! ⚡🧡🖤

Starting middle school is a big step, and we're here to help make the transition a little easier!

📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Osseo-Fairchild Middle/High School

Moving to the Middle is a fun, welcoming day designed just for incoming 6th graders.

Students will:
✅ Meet new classmates
✅ Get comfortable in the building
✅ Participate in fun activities
✅ Learn helpful tips for middle school
✅ Start the year feeling more confident and less nervous!

It's not too late to sign up!

If you'd like to register your incoming 6th grader or have any questions, please email bludgatis@ofsd.k12.wi.us

🥪 A bagged lunch will be provided, but students are also welcome to bring their own lunch from home.

We can't wait to welcome our newest Thunder students and help them kick off an amazing middle school experience!

🧡🖤 #ThunderProud

Middle School Football Equipment Sign-Up Day! 📅 Thursday, August 13 ⏰ Equipment Sign-Up: 4:00 PM 📣 Player/Parent Meeting: Tentatively 5:30 PM Still thinking about playing? It’s NOT too late! 👊🏈 If your student-athlete is interested in joining middle school football, come to equipment sign-up and plan to stay for the meeting. We’d love to have you be part of the team! Come get equipped, get the information you need, and get ready for football season! 🧡🖤 Let’s pack the field with Thunder! ⚡️🏈 #ThunderProud

🏈 Breakfast of Champions! 🏈 A BIG thank you to Osseo Family Restaurant for donating breakfast for our football team’s Lock-In! 🍳🥓☕️ We appreciate you fueling our Thunder! 🧡🖤 #ThunderPride #GoThunder

🏐 Mandatory High School Volleyball Player Meeting 🏐

Planning to play high school volleyball this fall? Be sure to attend this important player meeting!

📅 Date: Sunday, August 9
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Commons

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kelly Schulte at kschulte@ofsd.k12.wi.us](mailto:kschulte@ofsd.k12.wi.us

We look forward to seeing all prospective players there!

🧡🖤 #ThunderProud

🏈🏐⛳🏃 Friendly Reminder! Registration is now open for Osseo-Fairchild Middle School Athletics! 🆕 New for 2026-2027: The Dairyland Conference has transitioned to Bound, our new athletic management platform. Families can use Bound to: ✅ Register student-athletes ✅ View schedules ✅ Purchase tickets & annual passes ✅ Access facility scheduling 📲 Register your athlete here (you’ll need to create an account first): https://www.gobound.com/wi/schools/osseofairc Participation Information 🧡 There is no cost to participate in Osseo-Fairchild school-sponsored athletics. 🖤 A current WIAA sports physical is required before practice begins. Physicals are valid for two years when completed on or after April 1 and must be uploaded during the Bound registration process. Need a sports physical? Emplify by Gundersen is offering $30 youth sports physicals at its Whitehall, Blair, Mondovi, and Independence clinics. Call 715-538-4361 to schedule. 🏈 Fall Sports Begin: • Football (Grades 7-8): August 17 * Equipment handout & parent/coach meeting: August 13 at 4:00 p.m. * Please note: There are no longer weight restrictions for offensive football positions. * Volleyball (Grades 7-8): August 17 * Girls Golf (Grades 6-8): August 31 * Cross Country (Grades 6-8): August 24 📌 Osseo-Fairchild provides equipment (football), uniforms, coaches, and transportation to and from contests. Please note that there are no middle school practices on Wednesdays during the school year. For additional athletic information, registration resources, and forms, visit the District Activity Page: https://www.ofsd.k12.wi.us/page/district-activity-page If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Go Thunder! 🧡🖤

🏈📣 We're Hiring Coaches! 🏀🤼

Join the Thunder coaching team for the 2026-27 school year! We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our student-athletes.

Current Openings:
🏈 Middle School Football Coach (8th Grade) – Fall 2026
🏀 Middle School Girls Basketball Coach (8th Grade) – Winter 2026-27
🤼 Middle School Wrestling Coach – Winter 2026-27

If you're interested in helping our student-athletes grow both on and off the field, court, or mat, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact Andy Jepsen, Athletic Director, ajepsen@ofsd.k12.wi.us or call 715-597-3141 ext. 1409

#ThunderProud

Our Hope Squad had the honor of being part of the Information & Inspiration event at Music in the Park this evening! 💚 A huge thank you to Garber Bandshell for the invitation and to Mayo Clinic for awarding a grant that will help our Hope Squad continue spreading awareness, supporting students, and making a positive difference throughout our school district. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a caring community and to stand alongside so many organizations dedicated to raising mental health awareness. Together, we can make a difference! 💚 #ThunderProud

🏐 Second Chance to Order Thunder Volleyball Apparel! 🏐

Missed the first volleyball apparel store? Good news—we've opened a second chance to order!

Whether you're a player, parent, grandparent, or Thunder fan, now is your chance to grab your Osseo-Fairchild Volleyball gear.

🛍️ Shop Here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WxX7EJyC7n
📅 Store Closes: Wednesday, July 29**

Don't wait—this is your final opportunity to order before the store closes!

#ThunderProud 🧡🖤🏐