Oshkosh Area School District Calendar

Special Event: Vel Phillips Middle School Dedication and Open House

The Oshkosh community is invited to celebrate and experience Oshkosh’s brand-new public middle school. A public dedication and community open house for Vel Phillips Middle School will take place on Sunday, September 17 from 4 - 6 p.m. Please see below for important details:

• Free Shuttle: A free shuttle service will be available to help with onsite traffic flow and parking. The shuttle bus (provided by Kobussen) will begin at 3 p.m. and depart from Oshkosh North High School (1100 W Smith Ave) - in the lot closest to the tennis courts - approximately every 15 minutes. The last shuttle will depart Oshkosh North at 5:15 p.m. and the last return shuttle from Vel Phillips will depart at 6:15 p.m.


• Parking: Limited parking will be available on site at Vel Phillips, as the school lots can accommodate just under 150 vehicles. Parking on nearby streets and on the nearby Merrill school campus will be available; please follow all posted parking signs.


• Doors Open: Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. The event begins with a dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. in the atrium. Guests will be able to take self-guided tours of the school following the ceremony at about 4:30 p.m.