Inside the OSD with Dr. Leslie Bergstrom

S2 E14 - Keeping Our Kids Safe

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.

S2 E13 - OMS Students Go To Upham Woods

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.

S2 E12 - Big Fish Musical - Behind the Scenes

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.

S2 E11 - Girls Wrestling Team Dual Ft. Coach Eckhart and Athletes

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.

S2 E10 - Alumni Tell All Feat. Ashton Ritter, Charlie Kritsch, Abigail Wanta, Brandon Thorne, Betsabe Ramos

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.

S2 E9 - Hispanic Heritage Program

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.

S2 E8 - A Christmas Carol - Behind the Scenes

In this episode, we are at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center to get a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming production of A Christmas Carol. We’re talking with the Director, Marsha Heuer, along with a few cast members. Performances of A Christmas Carol are November 10, 11, and 12 at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center. You can get your tickets online at OregonPerformingArtsCenter.com.

S2 E7 - German Exchange Students

We have been thrilled to welcomed 25 students from our partner school Dreieichschule in Langen, Germany, to Oregon High School for three weeks. In this episode, we hear directly from the Exchange Coordinator and a few of the exchange students to hear about their time so far and what they hope to take away from this experience.

S2 E6 - The Big Game - Getting Ready for Homecoming

The fall athletic season is in full swing and we have student athletes participating in a wide variety of sports. In the OSD we view all athletics as an extension of the classroom and another environment for our students to build important lifelong skills. With the Homecoming football game on the horizon, we’re here at Panther Stadium with our Athletic Director, Head Football coach, and some of our Football team captains to hear about their experiences in our athletic program, the skills they’re learning, and what fans can do to make all athletic events safe and enjoyable for all.

S2 E5 - Homecoming Festivities Ft. OHS Student Council

Homecoming is one of the biggest social events our students can experience. For those behind the scenes, it's even larger. From planning to collaboration and skill-building, OHS student council plays an integral role in making homecoming week a success. Today, we hear from the student council advisors and club presidents Nate Modjeski and Charlotte Hendrickson.