Student Information

All tickets and passes for athletic events are available for purchase online at Oakwood Lumberjacks.

View the bell schedules for Oakwood Junior High.

Riders of bicycles, scooters, and skate/long boards should park them in the area under the south end of the stadium. Although a security camera monitoring system is used in the bike rack area, it is important you always securely lock your bike, scooter, or board. Students are expected to lock their bicycles/scooters/boards with their own individual locks to provide security of their bicycles/boards.

No student schedules will be changed prior to the second day of school.  Your course selections were made by you after careful study, and any changes made now should be done only after the same careful examination.  After the first day of school, requests for changes in class schedule are to be made in writing to your counselor.  The request must be signed by a parent.

Students are expected to dress appropriately at all times. OJH/OHS is dedicated to creating a respectful environment that promotes an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching. Proper attire fosters positive behavior and proper demeanor.Any fashion (dress, accessory, or hairstyle) that disrupts the educational process or presents a safety risk will not be permitted.

Therefore, the following dress expectations will be enforced:

1. Clothing and accessories should not:

• be disruptive or disruptive in the school environment
• present danger to the student’s health or safety
• reference or promote the use of alcohol, controlled substances, tobacco or drugs
• disrespect or discriminate against ethnic, cultural, gender, sexual or religious differences.
• be vulgar, suggestive or offensive

2. The following are not appropriate for the school setting:

• any top which does not appropriately cover the upper torso
• bare midriffs (no skin shall be visible between the blouse or shirt and the item covering the lower body)
• extremely short skirts or shorts
• exposed undergarments (bra straps, boxer shorts, etc.)

3. Shoes must be worn at all times in the classrooms and hallways.

2026-2027 1st Semester Exam Schedule

Friendly reminder:  1st Semester exams are on December 16, 17, and 18. Please plan accordingly when making travel plans for the Holiday Break.  It is very important that all of our students are here to take their semester exams.
     

Wednesday, December 16

• 1st period        8:15-9:45
• 2nd period     12:30-2:00
   

Thursday, December 17

• 3rd period        8:15-9:45
• 4th period     10:30-12:00
• 5th period       1:00-2:30
   

Friday, December 18

• 6th period      8:15-9:45
• 7th period    12:30-2:00
   

All junior high students will report to junior high core area classes (English, Science, Social Studies, World Language, and Math) during their period-based exam times.  This is a new experience for the seventh graders, so they may need lots of help in budgeting their time and organizing their materials for proper studying.

All students should gather their class notes, homework, previous tests, and any other pertinent information to help with the review process and begin studying at least two weeks prior to exams.  Do not wait until the last minute!

During upcoming Advisory times, strategies, tips, and exam procedures will be covered to help the students be successful with this testing procedure. This information will also be shared with students in their Advisory Google Classroom. 

2026-2027 2nd Semester Exam Schedule

Friendly reminder:  2nd Semester exams are on May 25, 26, and 27. Please plan accordingly when making travel plans for the Summer Break.  It is very important that all of our students are here to take their semester exams.
     

Tuesday, May 25

• 1st period        8:15-9:45
• 2nd period     12:30-2:00
   

Wednesday, May 26

• 3rd period        8:15-9:45
• 4th period     10:30-12:00
• 5th period       1:00-2:30
   

Thursday, May 27

• 6th period      8:15-9:45
• 7th period    12:30-2:00
   

All junior high students will report to junior high core area classes (English, Science, Social Studies, World Language, and Math) during their period-based exam times.  This is a new experience for the seventh graders, so they may need lots of help in budgeting their time and organizing their materials for proper studying.

All students should gather their class notes, homework, previous tests, and any other pertinent information to help with the review process and begin studying at least two weeks prior to exams.  Do not wait until the last minute!

During upcoming Advisory times, strategies, tips, and exam procedures will be covered to help the students be successful with this testing procedure. This information will also be shared with students in their Advisory Google Classroom. 

Report cards are issued to the student every quarter with letter grades of A,B,C,D and F used to indicate progress.  An incomplete (I) indicates the student's work has not been completed for the grading period. The schedule of grading periods follows.  Grade cards are not mailed out but can be viewed and printed off in ProgressBook each quarter at the end of the first week following the end of each grading period.  

• October 16 - End of first quarter
• December 18 - End of second quarter; end of first semester
• Dec. 16, 17, 18 - First semester exams
• March 19  -End of third quarter
• May 27 - End of fourth quarter; end of second semester
• May 25, 26, 27 - Second semester exams

All holidays are indicated on the District calendar. 

Each student is provided a hall locker for the safekeeping of books and personal belongings. Students are to use assigned lockers only and are responsible for the security of the locker combination given to them (please do not share your combination with anyone).  Students are responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of their own lockers.  Writing on either the inside or outside of the lockers is forbidden as well as putting stickers on either the inside or outside of the lockers.  Open food containers should not be kept in the lockers, as this will attract ants. All items are to be kept in lockers and not on the floor in the halls (items left in the halls and on the floors may be found in the Lost and Found). It is suggested to take a picture of the locker combination (from the schedule) with a phone in case it is forgotten.

Lost and found items may be located in the Athletic/Attendance Office and in the Pit locker room hallway.

At OJH, the lunch hour will be from 11:49 a.m. to 12:49 p.m. Students are permitted to bring a packed lunch or to go home during the lunch hour - just be sure to be back for your 5th period class at 12:49 p.m. For students who plan to purchase a school lunch, we anticipate offering a daily selection of a la carte options that include fruit, vegetables, sandwiches, beverages, and dessert items in addition to entrees from local vendors. While it will be possible to purchase a lunch for $4.00 or less per day, the cost is dependent on which items and item quantities students select.

In terms of seating, OJH and OHS students who stay at school may eat outdoors (including the Portico, the Alumni Plaza, and the stadium bleachers as long as the areas are kept clean), in the cafeteria, or in the west gym.

Our cafeteria has a point of sale system that uses a student PIN (Personal Identification Number), which will remain the same throughout your child's school years. Your child's PIN is a four or five digit number that is found on the top-right corner of their schedule in the box labeled "NUMBER"; please have them memorize this number. For more information regarding the point of sale system see PaySchools.

Money can be added to lunch accounts online via PaySchools (which charges a convenience fee) or by check made payable to OJH or Oakwood City Schools. If paying by check, please include your child's first and last name and grade level in on the memo line and turn it in to Mrs. Roeckner in the OJH Office. Funds can also be loaded with cash or check given to Mrs. Wahl in the Hungry Jack Cafe from 8:00 - 8:10 a.m.

Please write separate checks for lunch and school fees.
 

All students need to complete the online Beginning of the Year Survey before the first day of school. They can find the Survey in their Google Classroom.

OJH yearbooks are available for purchase online at https://yearbookforever.com/. There will be notices in the weekly OJH Newsletter throughout the school year on purchasing an OJH yearbook. The yearbooks do not come in until the end of August or early September. The students will receive them during an Advisory once they come in.

Specific regulations and procedures concerning dress, lockers, excuses, and grading will be discussed during the first class.  All students must participate in physical education unless prohibited from doing so by their physician.

Physical examinations and a FinalForm account are necessary for junior high students who plan to participate in the interscholastic athletic program. Physicals are valid for one year. Any questions, please contact the Athletic Department at 937-297-5342.

The primary function of the school counselor is to administer to the best interests of the individual student.  Counselors meet with both students and parents during the junior high years.  Your teachers, your counselor, and your principal are available to assist you, as well as the school nurse, the school psychologist, and the speech and hearing therapist.

The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m.  Each day consists of seven periods plus an Advisory period, class change times of four minutes each, and a lunch period of one hour.  Your schedule will be explained to you in detail on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 12.

School fees for all OJH students are $50 and  there is also a $40 tech fee. These are listed on student schedules and visible on ProgressBook Parent Access with these instructions. Fees can be paid by cash or check to the school office, please be sure to make checks payable to OJH or Oakwood City Schools and include the student’s first and last name and grade level on the memo line. If preferred, fees can also be paid online using the PaySchools system.

Please write separate checks for lunch and school fees if possible.

School Picture Day Coming - Thursday, August 20! 
School Picture Day will be held Thursday, August 20. Pictures for Junior High students will begin during the first period, with the first classes being called promptly at 8:20 a.m. and concluding by lunch. No picture form is needed at the time of the photo, as the proof and order process information will come sometime in September/October. 

Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 1! Retake pictures for OJH students will begin at 8:15 a.m. and conclude at approximately 9:30 a.m. There is a $5 retake fee; if the retake is due to photographer error or you didn't get your picture taken previously, there is no charge. 

The Board of Education provides all textbooks. Students are expected to take proper care of the books and will be charged for any loss or damage.