Inside the OSD with Dr. Leslie Bergstrom

S1 E18 - Goats in the OSD Ft. OMS Educators and Students

This past Sunday 20-30 goats were released in the forest area adjacent to Oregon Middle School as part of a forest restoration project! The goats are clearing invasive species and presenting an amazing learning opportunity for our students. Today we're talking with the project coordinators and some students to hear about how it's going. Visit OregonSD.org/goats for more information about the project and mark your calendar to join us for the Goat Meet & Greet on Tuesday, May 23, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Oregon Middle School greenhouse.

S1 E17 - Urban Challenge Ft. Kelly Manzeck

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 is called the Urban Challenge. Today we’re going to learn all about this experience from one of the Challenge organizers, Kelly Manzeck, and some students who recently completed the challenge.

S1 E16 - Home Construction Class Ft. Chris Prahl

It takes a keen eye and a robust skill set to build a home. In today's episode, Dr. Bergstrom heads to the construction site to hear from OHS construction teacher, Chris Prahl, to learn about the educational process for his students. We also hear from some of the students on the experience and where they hope to go from here.

S1 E15 - Getting Ready for Summer Semester Ft. Jason Zurawik& Brad Ashmore

We are proud to offer a robust Summer Semester program for students. In this episode, Dr. Leslie Bergstrom talks with Summer Semester Principals, Jason Zurawik and Brad Ashmore and learns what you need to know about our Summer Semester program. Visit OregonSD.org/summer for additional information.

S1 E14 - Foreign Exchange Students

Oregon High School is proud to host a number of foreign exchange students. While these students come to the US to learn about our culture, we can learn just as much from them! Hear what our own foreign exchange students have to say about life in our schools compared to what it is like at home on today's episode of Inside the OSD!

S1 E13 - School Safety Feat. Police Chief Pagenkopf

Keeping our students and staff safe is always our top priority. Today on Inside the OSD, we are talking with Oregon Police Department Chief Pagenkopf about the very important topic of school safety. Visit OregonSD.org/safety to learn more about the OSD approach to school safety.

S1 E12 - Black History Month Recap Feat. Desere Mayo

Today on Inside the OSD, we are talking with local resident artist, Desire Mayo, who will be discussing her artwork and connections to Black History Month.

S1 E11 - Prom Formalwear Drive Feat. Nate Modjeski

Today on Inside the OSD we're talking with Junior student council representative, Nate Modjeski, about prom and the innovative way students are working together to repurpose formalwear for the big day. You’re gonna want to listen up to this one - especially if you have formalwear sitting around that you’re not using!

S1 E10 - Environmental Sustainability Feat. Bob Lindmeier

On this episode of Inside the OSD we are talking about environmental sustainability and climate change with Bob Lindmeier - longtime Oregon community member and senior chief meteorologist at WKOW-TV. We are also joined by OSD Business Manager, Andy Weiland, who shares what OSD is doing be responsible environmental citizens.

S1 E9 - Snow Days Feat. NBC 15’s Brian Doogs

Inclement weather has the potential to impact all school districts in Wisconsin. The decision to call a snow day is very complex. In this episode, Dr. Bergstrom talks with NBC 15 Meteorologist Brian Doogs, about predicting inclement weather and answers some of our most common questions from parents about snow days.