OHS Newsletter

Parent Teacher Conferences will be coming up on Monday, April 7th. Please see this important information to schedule times to meet with your child's teachers Parent-Teacher Conferences.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break!

Mar. 21: No School- Quarter End

Mar. 24-28: Spring Break

Apr. 7: Parent Teacher Conference @ OHS 3:30 - 7pm

Apr. 9: PreACT Secure Testing for 9th and 10 grade (virtual learning day for 11th and 12th grade)

Apr. 10: District Wide Art Walk 5-7pm at OES

Apr. 16: Academic Awards

Apr. 18: No School- Good Friday

Apr. 21: No School

Apr. 26: Prom Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel 8-11pm

Find the 24-25 School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Details of some of the calendar events can be seen in the following newsletter.

Each quarter, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department recognizes students for their outstanding contributions.

Congratulations to Bella, who was selected by Mrs. Morse to be a 2024-2025 Quarter 3 CTE Student Spotlight for the Family and Consumer Sciences Department! Great job, Bella!

Congratulations to Mason H and Mason G on being selected to the Flyway All-Conference Second Team!

The Foxes also had 13 players on the Academic All-State Team!

Those players are:

Parker (4.0), Ralphie, Mason H, Blake S, Blake H, Gavin, Lucas, Tyler, Mason G, Wyatt, Dylan (4.0),

Devin and Deven! Way to go, Foxes!

Congratulations to Ava for making the WBCA All-State Team! She is one of 60 girls in the entire state to earn this honor and the first in school history!

Students in Mrs. Morse's Culinary Arts class learned how to appropriately hold a chef's knife to execute 9 knife cuts. Attached is the best of show cuts displayed for the application assessment. Nice job Maddie and Colton!!

Key Club held their annual Set on Heart Health Volleyball Tournament. We raised $200 that will be donated to the American Heart Association. Thanks to everyone for your support!

Back to back champs include: Mason, Mason, Brooklyn, Kira, Gavin, and Wyatt!

On Friday, March 14, members of the OHS Spanish Club attended a Latin Dance Workshop at the Latino Arts Community Center in Milwaukee. Guided by Karlies Kelley, Director of Panadanza Dance Company, they explored the various influences of Salsa dancing while practicing its dynamic moves. The students thoroughly enjoyed the lively and engaging experience, and after an energetic session, they delighted in a delicious Mexican meal at Botana's Restaurant to cap off the day.

In the Engineering and Inventions class, students are diving into the biomedical engineering unit with a hands-on project that simulates real-world medical innovation. Using the resources of the Fab Lab, they begin by breaking a turkey femur, then utilize 3D scanning technology to capture its structure. From there, they design and model replacement parts in CAD to repair the break, gaining valuable experience in both engineering design and biomedical applications.

To learn more about this project: https://youtu.be/FQMJqKMN5Ek

Students in Intro to Psychology had fun playing with Legos and learning about research methods. Each group was tasked with building something out of Legos and writing down the directions or drawing a picture. Groups then had to switch Legos and try to rebuild them using the directions. The point was that if the directions (operational definitions in research and experiments) aren't clear and detailed, it is very difficult to replicate.

The Omro School District's annual A Night of Music brought an evening of exceptional talent to the PAC on Tuesday, March 18. Students from across the district showcased their musical abilities, captivating the audience with a variety of performances. Between acts, guests enjoyed a delicious dinner featuring salad, spaghetti, breadsticks, and an impressive selection of desserts. A few highlights of the night included a clarinet duet of Presto Assai by high school students Scarlet and Kaia, a heartfelt guitar and vocal performance of Last Night on Earth by Hadley, and a beautiful piano rendition of Merry-Go-Round of Life by Kaia. Everyone did a great job!

Congratulations to the OHS Forensics team! Each member pf our team will be advancing to the State meet in Madison in April! The categories represented this year are prose, poetry, and solo acting. Congratulations to Tyler, Haley, Kaia, Brady, Kay, and Lexi. We are so proud of you!

Calculus students celebrated Pi Day with enthusiasm and creativity! Each student crafted their own unique "pie," making for a tough competition. In the end, Brooklyn took the win by just one point with a delicious Caramel Apple pie. The judging process was just as exciting—teachers had to earn their spot on the panel through fun and creative applications, including poems, raps, a written rap battle, videos, t-shirts, and even a poster. It was a fantastic celebration filled with friendly rivalry, delicious treats, and plenty of Pi Day spirit!

Tuesday, March 18, was National Ag Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who play a vital role in keeping our country fed. In honor of this special day, Omro FFA members engaged with young students by reading agriculture-related books to 4K through 5th-grade students at Patch and OES. Through this activity, they helped educate and inspire the next generation about the importance of agriculture, fostering an appreciation for the industry that sustains our communities.

If you'd like to share any kudos or gratitude for our high school staff, please use this form to submit your positive comments and help us celebrate their great work!

The KI-12 Art Walk is set to take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Omro Elementary School. This special event will showcase the incredible creativity and talent of our Omro artists. We invite you to join us for an evening filled with beautiful artwork, community engagement, and a celebration of artistic expression. Don't miss this opportunity to support and appreciate the hard work of our own Omro Foxes!

Each year, Winnebago County selects a female ambassador to represent its rural community. We are now crowning our 57th Miss Rural Winnebago and invite young women across the county to apply!

This opportunity is open to females ages 13-17 who live or attend school in Winnebago County, WI—no agricultural background required. The role involves attending local events, promoting rural life, and volunteering for a year of service.

Miss Rural Winnebago is not a pageant but a leadership opportunity, with selection based on a formal interview on June 7th. Applications for the 2025 MRW are due by May 31st. Learn more at www.missruralwinnebago.wixsite.com/mrwwi.

Omro Music Parents Association (OoMPA) is looking for new members. Positions we are looking to find are Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, Members at Large.

Please join us in April at the OES Library

Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30pm

Contact Jodi Budwit if you are interested or if you have any questions.

Jbudwit19@yahoo.com, 920-362-5942

Don’t miss out on ordering your yearbook! It’s the perfect way to capture memories and relive your school year for years to come. Don’t wait—order your yearbook today and secure your place in the memories of the year! Click HERE to order now!!

Here’s your chance to create a special tribute to your Senior in the yearbook! If you'd like to place an ad for your graduate, simply follow this link for more details!

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this March. There is a new guessing game, trivia contest, reading challenge, and more! March Library Newsletter

*Students must be in attendance for the entire school day in order to practice or compete in an event.*

If a student has an appointment, Parent/Guardian must give notification to the office at least 24 hours prior to absence.

Special circumstances may merit exception with prior approval from the Principal/Dean of Students, or designee. If an absence is deemed unexcused it will result in ineligibility for participation in extracurricular activities until the next full day of attendance.

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, Mar. 24: GIRL'S SOCCER STARTS

Tuesday, Mar. 25: Varsity Softball vs Shiocton 4:30pm

WEEK OF Mar. 31-Apr. 4:

Monday, Mar. 31: GOLF STARTS

Monday, Mar. 31: Varsity Softball @Berlin 4:45pm

Tuesday, Apr. 1: Varsity Baseball vs Wautoma 4:30pm

Tuesday, Apr. 1: Track Invite @ UW-O vs Multiple Schools 4:45pm

Thursday, Apr. 3: Varsity Baseball vs Lourdes Academy 4:30pm

Thursday, Apr. 3: Varsity Softball vs Wild Rose 4:30pm

Saturday, Apr. 5: Varsity Baseball vs Ripon 11:00am

Saturday, Apr. 5: Varsity Softball Doubleheader @ Ripon 12:00pm

Saturday, Apr. 5: JV Softball @ Ripon 4:30pm

*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS. See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

We look forward to another fun summer of basketball! Campers can sign up by mailing in the attached flyer or registering online at the following link.

The Omro High School Varsity Dance team will be hosting tryouts for the 25-26 dance season. Here is the link to our tryout packet. Only pages 7-10 are required to be turned in. All applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, April 25 at 5:00 pm. Failure to submit tryout packets in time will result in you being ineligible to try out for the 2025-2026 Omro Dance Team.

All questions can be sent to Coach Johnson at bjohn@omro.k12.wi.us

2025-2026 Dance Team Tryouts

Audition Day: Saturday, April 26, 2024

Parents and athletes, on April 25th the WIAA is having its annual meeting and one of the items up for vote is to expand summer coaching contact days. This will greatly impact the coaching opportunities that our school and coaches can provide, therefore we will not release our summer schedule until the first week of May. If you have any questions please email Activities Director, Jon Tomaszewski (jtoma@omro.k12.wi.us.)

Please take a moment to review the attached link, as it contains important information and key dates as we approach graduation. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

If you would like a paper copy, please stop down in the Guidance Office.

2025 Seniors

UW-Green Bay is offering Camps, Conferences, and Youth Programs taking place in Summer 2025. This information is being shared to ensure awareness of these opportunities. Additional details can be found at Camps & Youth Programs - UW-Green Bay. Scholarship information is also available on the website, and families are encouraged to explore these scholarship opportunities for the upcoming summer.

9-12 grades, the following camps are available:

Video Game Programming 1 & 2

Machine Learning Camp

Mobile App Development Camp

Stagehand Camp

Many of our Einstein Project camps (Intro to Design Technology) are offered to 7-9 graders and 7-12 graders as well!

St. Paul's Child Care Center- Assistant Child Teacher Youth Apprenticeship

Open to Youth Apprenticeship Students or Students interested in the education field.

In this position you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and fun environment for young children with the guidance of Lead Teachers. Your duties may include coming up with creative and educational activities, preparing and serving snacks to children and maintaining a clean environment for the children. There is an opportunity to earn Childcare Teacher certifications. To apply, contact Mrs. Schoonover, YA Coordinator at sschoonover@cesa6.org, for next steps.

Tilth Agronomy (Omro, WI location) has a Research Intern positions open for Youth Apprenticeship students that could be extended out to a year long experience to meet YA requirements. The start date could be immediately for after school and weekends if the candidate would be available. See the attached flyer for more information.

To apply send your resume to the following email address by April 1st.

Bill Schaumberg: bill@tilthag.com and
Derek Potratz: derek@tilthag.com

Want to make a difference in the lives of young women with and without disabilities in the community and are in 9-12th grade? Join us for this six week group meeting, learn new skills and gain valuable experience making a positive impact in your community and beyond. Contact Lindsay Loewe lindsay@growingoak.net or Connie Bernier cbern@omro.k12.wi.us for more information!!

This event, being held at Sunnyview Expo Center on May 7, 2025 is designed to equip students with resume-building and employment skills while connecting them with local businesses offering entry-level job opportunities. Students can explore potential careers, apply on-site with assistance from HR professionals, and refine their personal sales pitches with actively hiring organizations. It’s an excellent opportunity for graduating seniors who are undecided about their post-graduation plans, as well as younger students interested in Youth Apprenticeships. To streamline the application process, students must have an up-to-date resume. If desired, we can arrange a pre-event workshop led by local HR professionals at your school to help students prepare!

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:

• Summer Jobs Opportunities
• 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

See this LINK for information and opportunities:

• Health and Attendance Guidelines
• Counselor Contact Form
• Positive Parenting Program
• Rawhide Youth Services
• 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline
• Well Badger Resource Center
• Checking in With Your Teen's Mental Health
• Report a Threat
• Crisis Help