Building Our Future

Thank You, Oshkosh

On November 3, 2020, Oshkosh residents approved two referendums. Question 1 was an operational referendum, renewing the district’s existing operating funding of $7.95 million annually through the 2029-30 school year. Question 2 was a capital referendum to borrow $107 million to build a new middle school and a new elementary school (closing three aging/outdated facilities that house five schools), enhance school safety and security, and address deferred maintenance and infrastructure needs.

This page provides the latest updates related to projects within the 2020 Capital Referendum. Check out the Project Progress Reports section below for monthly updates summarizing work being done on all building projects. 

Construction Timeline At a Glance

Vel Phillips Dedication Ceremony

On Sunday, September 17, the Oshkosh Area School District welcomed students, staff, families, and community members, into its brand-new Vel Phillips Middle School. The public dedication and open house drew an incredible crowd, and provided an opportunity to showcase the newest public school in Oshkosh. LEARN MORE

Menominee Elementary School Groundbreaking

On Tuesday, August 22, the Oshkosh community joined together to celebrate the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Menominee Elementary School. The event featured comments school and district leaders, as well as a representative from the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. Students, staff, current and past members of the Board of Education, members of the District’s Facilities Advisory Committee, tribal representatives, and local dignitaries participated in ceremonial shovel turns. LEARN MORE

Construction Celebrations and Updates

2023-2024 Project Progress Reports

Monthly project progress reports are published and available below with the goal of creating a shared understanding of the District's ongoing facilities work, made possible through the voter-approved 2020 Captial Referendum. The reports below include the latest updates on Menominee Elementary School (opening Fall 2024).

Archived Project Progress Reports

Monthly project progress reports are published and available below with the goal of creating a shared understanding of the District's ongoing facilities work, made possible through the voter-approved 2020 Captial Referendum. The reports below include the latest updates on the Vel Phillips Middle School (opening Fall 2023), the Menominee Elementary School (opening Fall 2024), and School Secure Entrance Projects.