🎙️Welcome to Keeping Up With the Raccoons—the official podcast of Oconomowoc High School! I’m your host, Principal Jason Curtis (aka the one Raccoon you can’t catch up with).

In this episode, we explore the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at OHS! I sat down with four IB students and two OHS staff members to discuss the IB Diploma Program and how it prepares our Raccoons for career, college and life.

From building strong academic habits to developing global-minded thinking, our guests share firsthand experiences, challenges, and the many ways IB helps students grow into confident and capable leaders.

🎙️Welcome to Keeping Up With the Raccoons—the official podcast of Oconomowoc High School! I’m your host, Principal Jason Curtis (aka the one Raccoon you can’t catch up with).

In this episode, we dive into what it means to explore a military pathway after high school and how OHS supports students through every step of that journey — from initial interest to enlistment. Our guests include Sergeant Feist from the Army National Guard, Staff Sergeant Ferguson from the U.S. Air Force, and OHS Counselor Lauren Black, who share insights, resources, and advice for students considering this path.

🎙️Welcome to Keeping Up With the Raccoons—the official podcast of Oconomowoc High School! I’m your host, Principal Jason Curtis (aka the one Raccoon you can’t catch up with).

In this episode, we dive into CCLR Day (College, Career, and Life Readiness), one of four special days designed to help students explore their goals, values, and future paths.

You’ll hear from four students — Julianna Dehnert (9), Lincoln Keller (10), Sander Bakken (11), Cheyenne Toshner (12) — as they share their unique perspectives on the day’s experiences, plus Señora Chaussee who offers an inside look at how it all came together. From discovering new passions to reflecting on personal growth, this episode celebrates how our school community is building a culture of being Grounded, Committed, and Accountable — together.