Daily Announcements
School Hours:
Doors open at 7:30am.
Classes start at 7:45 am and dismisses at 3:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students are dismissed at 2:00pm every Wednesday for early release.
Students must be in their classroom by 7:45am to avoid being tardy. If you are late, you need to sign in at the office and get a pass before going to class.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
The theme for National Hispanic Heritage Month in 2025 is "Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future". This theme, chosen by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), celebrates the rich history and achievements of Hispanic and Latine communities while emphasizing their role in shaping the future
What the theme means:
Collective Heritage:
This highlights the shared cultural traditions, stories, and experiences that unite Hispanic and Latine communities.
Honoring the Past:
It recognizes and learns from the historical journeys, lasting achievements, and vital contributions of past generations.
Inspiring the Future:
The theme also focuses on the present and future, celebrating the unique voices and experiences of those who continue to pioneer change and guide the path forward for upcoming generations.
Notable Hispanic Figures
Lin Manuel Miranda- Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning American actor, producer, director, composer, lyricist, playwright, rapper, and librettist. He's best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals Hamilton (2015) and In the Heights (2005). He also co-wrote songs for Disney's Moana (2016) and Encanto (2021). Miranda has won Grammys, Emmys, Tonys, and a Pulitzer Prize for his work on Hamilton, In the Heights, and Moana.
Cesar Chavez- Cesario Estrada Chavez was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta and lesser known Gilbert Padilla, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to become the United Farm Workers labor union.
Sylvia Mendez- Sylvia Mendez is a Hispanic American who was born in 1936. She grew up in an era when Hispanics were sent to Mexican schools and weren’t allowed to go to the white schools with more educational resources.
When Sylvia was denied enrollment in one of these white schools, her parents decided to sue the California school system. After several years of fighting, Sylvia was finally allowed to attend, making her the first Hispanic to be able to do so. Her case paved the way for many others. Mendez was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama.
My School Menus Mobile App
New to the Omro School District, My School Menus online mobile lunch app gives you not only what's for lunch, but also all the nutrition information that goes with it! Available through iTunes App store, or Google Play. Download to access at the links below!
Monday:
Pasta w/ Meatballs & Sauce
or
Cheese Chompers
Tuesday:
Nacho Bar with Beef Taco Meat
or
Hot & Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Wednesday:
General Tso's Chicken
or
BBQ Rib Sandwich
Thursday:
Popcorn Chicken Bowl
or
French Bread Cheese Pizza
Friday:
Cheeseburger on a Bun
or
Brat
Click HERE for this week's complete menu!
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
October 5-10: Homecoming - Weekly Events
October 11: Homecoming Dance 8-11pm
October 16: FOCUS at the PAC- 8:30-11:00
October 17: Picture Retakes
October 22: Fox Time- ACT Prep, Senior meeting with Josten's Commons FoxTime
October 24: End Quarter 1 - No Students-Teacher Workday
October 28: SADD Meeting
October 29: Fox Time-DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)
October 29: November 1: FFA Natl. Convention
October 30: STEAM Night @ HS/MS
October 31: Josten's Graduation Ordering @ both Lunches
Homecoming Royalty
Congratulations to this year's Homecoming Court! Omro will be well represented by ladies Addison L, Charlee, Lainey, Madeline C, Emelia, Lydia and Madelyn Cand gentlemen Deven, Blake, Fox, Tanner, Logan C, Nicholas and Lucas K... our King and Queen will be crowned on Saturday night at the Homecoming Dance! Congratulations to you all!
Make Sure You READ! Homecoming Information
Homecoming is October 5th through October 10th.
Hello Students!! This week is going to be SO EXCITING!! Here are a few reminders...
- Sign up for your HoCo event Fox time sessions NOW! If you don't want to participate in an event, sign up for something else that is offered (like a regular Fox Time session).
- Review the Spirit Week theme days. Participation will be counted during 3rd hour. Remember to follow the dress code. Hats are only permitted on Theme Day (dress as your city) and must be part of the theme. No backpacks, full masks, or full face paint.
- Have your pennies ready to drop off in the Media Center for the Penny War competition.
- Homecoming Dance tickets will be sold in the office during your lunch, Monday through Friday this week. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the dance.
- Dance guest forms are due Wednesday, October 8th to the HS office. If you are bringing a guest, you MUST purchase your tickets ahead of time.
Make sure to review the schedule of events and rules for more information. Let me know if you have any questions!
Homecoming Dance Guest Form
Students interested in bringing a guest to the Homecoming Dance who is not a current Omro High School student must complete a dance guest permission form. Forms are found in the HS office. Please read the form carefully to make sure you have all the necessary signatures and information complete. Forms are due back to the HS office by Wednesday, October 8th no later than 3:20pm or they will not be accepted.
SADD Olympics Are Back!
SADD is once again sponsoring the Fall SADD Olympics! This fun, interactive, wellness activity will carry us through to our first meeting on Tuesday, October 28. Students are asked to complete random acts of kindness, fun activities with and for other people. The proof will come in the form of pictures on their phones or from a quick video. This fun challenge will be shared at our first meeting.
Those interested, see the link below, or Mrs. Miller for the form with all of the challenges or to join our Google Classroom.
Let the fun (and games) begin!
Attention! We NEED Your Nominations!
Fox Friday forms and the box to put them in are located in the MS/HS Media Center. Please take a moment to nominate students and staff you think deserve to be recognized for being safe, responsible, respectful and positive! You can also nominate staff you feel have made a positive connection, is a great role model or who stands up for students. Please fill out a form so we can celebrate our students and staff this week!!! PLEASE NOTE: We expect these to be sincere and genuine, not silly. We are looking for students and staff who are positive, safe, respectful and responsible...
It's That Time of Year, Again!!
Yearbooks are now on sale! If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please see the links below!
Sales Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09376700
Graduation Ad Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519
Date Has Been Rescheduled...Interested in Joining SADD?
Rescheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28 Fox Time!
Sign up for Fox Time October 28, and meet us in Mrs. Miller's room 1441!
Student College Visits
College visit?
In order for your College visits to be excused, you MUST do ALL of the following:
1. You must have a pre-arranged absence form completed and TURNED IN.
2. You must forward the email that you receive from the college or technical school confirming that you have been scheduled for a visit to Mrs. Stadler at cstad@omro.k12.wi.us.
3. You must provide proof you attended the visit, such as a photo in front of that school's sign, a note on school letterhead, a photo of your sign in, etc...
Please make sure you are following the correct procedure so that your absence is excused!
Prohibited Clothing: Please review guidelines—violations will require a change of attire.
- Clothing must fully cover midriffs, hips, cleavage, buttocks, upper thighs, and undergarments—even during movement. Items like strapless tops, short skirts/shorts, see-through fabrics, and cut-off shirts with exposed sides are not allowed.
- Clothing with references to alcohol, drugs, weapons, gang symbols, offensive language, or sexual content is prohibited.
- Hats, hoods, sunglasses, chains (non-jewelry), jackets and coats, backpacks, and purses, may not be worn/ carried in school and must be left in your locker.
Not Feeling Well?
If you are not feeling well, you need to come to the office and we will call a parent FOR you. Per the student handbook as well as the cell phone policy, "Students are not to use telephones to call parents to receive permission to leave school. Office personnel will initiate all calls on behalf of a student seeking permission to leave school."
EmpowHER Open House November 20, 2025 4-7PM!
We are excited to invite students and staff to the Women at Work Open House Showcase, presented by empowHER Wisconsin, celebrating women thriving in construction and other traditionally male-dominated trades.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: Open House 4–7 PM | Panel Presentation 5 PM
Location: Local UA400 Plumbers & Steamfitters, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI 54130
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore career paths in the skilled trades, hear firsthand stories, and connect with mentors.
Please use the QR code on the attached letter for registration.
Student Video Contest!
My name is Franki Moscato (girl, 23, Oshkosh). I am “that Wisconsin girl” who won a Gold Ticket on ABC’s American Idol. Perhaps you’ve seen me sing the Anthem for the Packers (5), Bucks (7), NASCAR (1), or Whitehouse (2). I am writing to ask you for help communicating a project I am working on to fight teen suicide.
My story includes being bullied out of two schools and finding myself in a dark place. Today, I use my platform and my non-profit, Franki Moscato Foundation, to advocate for teen suicide prevention.
I am inviting Wisconsin students in grades 6-12 to make a 60-second video about being kind, anti-bullying, or somehow preventing teen suicide. See my contest here: http://BeKindContest.com
Video submissions are due by November 1st. We have to hurry! The winning video will be professionally produced and broadcast as a televised Public Service Announcement across Wisconsin. The kids and adults who worked on the project will be invited to be cast in the production spot, and the author’s parents will win a FunJet vacation to the Dominican Republic!
DAR Essay/ Video Contest
*The Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors a Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest each year. Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783).
Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution,
who he or she was and the contribution that historic character made to
the founding of a new nation. Your figure must have been an actual person
– one who is well-known or an everyday man, woman, or child, who
supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.
Open to Grades 9-12 Length: Between 800-1,200 words.
Due December 15, 2025
* The Daughters of the American Revolution also sponsors a Video Contest. You have been invited to participate in a video creation of the same topic of selecting an actual figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773–1783) and showing how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution. Video length, no more than 3 minutes. See more details below. Video submissions require a Title Page. If you are interested in making and submitting a video, please stop in the office for the title page they would like you to complete!
Due December 15, 2025
OPEN PAC During Lunch Reminders: STUDENTS PLEASE READ
- Behavior expectations remain the same in the PAC as they are in the classroom.
- You may be in the cafeteria or in the PAC. You may not leave out the West side doors to use the bathroom, you must get a pass from staff on lunch duty.
- Inappropriate language and behaviors are not allowed and will result in you being removed for the next day. This includes tackling, rough, aggressive play, throwing balls at others, kicking balls across the gym and using profanity.
- You may NOT bring open food into the gym.
- EVERYONE needs to help clean up when the bell rings. It is not ok to just kick the balls to the corner of the gym for someone else to clean up.
- Nothing should be left in the gym, including water bottles, chips, trash...
- Always be safe.
- Remember, it is a PRIVILEGE to have the gym open during that time and if you wish to see it continue to be open, you need to be following all behavior expectations.
No Cell Phones Allowed During Classtime
Cell Phone Reminders:
- You should NOT have your phones on you, or on your desk during classtime. You have 2 options: in your locker powered off, or in the wall pouches in the classroom; that's it.
- "Bell to Bell" means "Bell to Bell". Cellphones should not be picked up until you are leaving the classroom at the end of class.
- These expectations are NOT negotiable and are backed by the school board. Let's make sure we are following these expectations to avoid consequences that will follow, including but not limited to verbal warning, confiscation and detention/suspension.
If you are in a SPORT, PLEASE READ!
Athletics and Activities Attendance Policy (Condensed):
Students must attend the full school day to participate in practice or competition. To be eligible on a day with an absence:
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Step 1: A parent must notify the office 24 hours in advance. For emergency medical appointments, parents must call before 8:00 AM the day of the absence. A medical note is required upon arrival.
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Step 2: Student collects an excused slip from the office with the medical note.
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Step 3: Student gives the excused slip to their coach/advisor before participating.
A parent may call a student in for personal reasons as long as they arrive before 2nd hour and are within their 10 excused absences for the year. Unexcused absences mean no participation until the next full day. Final decisions rest with the Dean of Students or Principal.
Activities and Athletics
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Monday, October 6: Football JV2 vs Mayville 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 7: Cross Country Invite @ Laconia HS 4:00pm
Tuesday, October 7: Boys Soccer vs Winnebago Lutheran Academy 4:30pm
Thursday, October 9: Volleyball JV/JV2/V vs Lomira 5:30/5:30/7:00pm
Friday, October 10: Varsity Football vs Campbellsport 7:00pm HOMECOMING THEME: MAROON AND GOLD
Saturday, October 11: JV2 Volleyball Invitational @ Plymouth High School 9:00am
Saturday, October 11: Varsity Volleyball Invitational @ Mayville Elementary School 9:00am
NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS:
Monday, October 13: JV2 Football @ Campbellsport 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 14: Boys Soccer vs Amhearst 4:30
Thursday, October 16: Boys Soccer @ Clintonville 4:00pm
Thursday, October 16: JV/JV2/V Volleyball @NFDL 5:30/5:30/7:00pm
Thursday, October 16: Cross Country Conference @ Rolling Meadows Golf Course 4:00pm
Friday, October 17: Varsity Football @ St Mary's Spring Academy 7:00pm
Home Events in BOLD.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS AND SO DO YOU!!
October Library Newsletter
Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening in the library. There are some fun activities you can take part in and helpful Library Tips & Reminders to look over.
Want to Connect with the Guidance Counselor?
If you would like to connect with our Guidance Counselor, please complete the request form. This will make it very easy to get in touch!
Construction Trades Career Fair
Students, are you looking for a career in construction? You are invited to a regional event focusing on 9th-12th grade students who would like to explore a career in the trades. You will have an opportunity to work and talk with journeymen from different trades with "hands on" activities! Sign up early to attend this event to be held at Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh on October 15, 8:30-2:00, with a small lunch provided. To register, contact Desi Coenen at info@newbt.org and for a glimpse at some of the interactive activities that will be available, visit their website at www.newbt.org! Hope to see you at the career fair!
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Search - pay attention to deadlines
Check with parents, employers, and organizations you belong to for scholarship opportunities
Review our OHS Scholarship Listing on a weekly basis
Apply for scholarships offered by your destination college or tech college
Apply for our local scholarships in January
Upcoming College/ Military Visits
University/ Technical College
T 10/14- Fox Time- UW Stevens Point
Lunch Visits
T 10/14 US Navy
W 10/15 US Army
T10/21 Army National Guard
Fox Times
T 10/14 UW Stevens Point
Th 10/23 FVTC
T 10/28 US Navy
Just for Fun!
Homecoming is a big event that many high schools celebrate every fall. It started as a way to welcome back former students (called alumni) so they could visit their old school, see a football game, and reconnect with classmates and teachers. That’s where the name “homecoming” comes from—people are coming back home to their school.
Today, homecoming is still a time to show school spirit, but now it’s mostly for current students. Schools celebrate with fun activities like spirit week (where you dress up in silly or themed outfits), pep rallies, a big football game, and sometimes a parade. The week usually ends with a homecoming dance, where students dress up, take pictures, and have a great time with friends.
This page has been created to give you access to those announcements or information that does not change, but are important throughout the school year, yet allows the content of our newsletter to remain manageable.
See this LINK for information on:
- Student Wellness Options
- Attendance Calls and Expectations
- How to Become A Game Worker
- FAFSA Help
- Student and Family Resources on District Website
- Driver's Ed
- Work Permits
- Athletic Attendance Policy for Appointments and Absences
- Athletic Passes
Crisis Help is Just 3 Numbers Away
Please call 911 IMMEDIATELY in the event of a medical emergency, fire, disaster response, reporting a crime or any life-threatening situation.
Please call 211 if you need contact information for community resources such need of food, housing/ shelter, utility assistance, healthcare services or government services, substance abuse or mental health resources, transportation, legal services, counseling, support services or disaster aftercare.
Please call 988 for help with thoughts of suicide, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, or emotional distress or you need support handling a crisis.
988 Lifeline: 24/7-Call, Text or Chat
Anyone in Wisconsin can call or text 988 or use the chat function via www.988lifeline.org to reach out and get the help they need. 988 is ready to provide support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis. People can also contact 988 if they are concerned about a loved one in crisis.
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