OHS Newsletter

On Dec 2nd, our 9th, 10th, and 11th grades will be taking the PreACT test. Students should come with a fully charged Chromebook and be ready to begin testing at 7:45 am. Once testing is completed, students will continue with their normal schedule. Please see the information that was sent home regarding the PreACT for more information

Seniors will be expected to be at school at their normal time on Dec. 2nd. We will have a variety of sessions for them to sign up for related to different careers and activities.

No newsletter next week as it is a short week. Students will have school on Monday and Tuesday and then will return back on December 1st. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with good food and family. For those of you hunting for a deer or a black Friday deal, good luck! See information below to donate those intact deer hearts.

11/26 - 11/28: No School, Teacher Comp Day/Thanksgiving Break

12/2: PreACT Testing grades 9-11

12/15: HS Band/Choir Concert 6:30pm PAC

12/24-1/2: No School-Christmas Break

12/29 & 12/30: Holiday Basketball Tournament- Den

Find the 25-26 School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

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

Congratulations go out to the following students, Ayla, Luz and Blake and our staff member Mr. Douglas for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners! Thank you for demonstrating the characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!! We are proud of you!

Thank you to everyone for supporting this year’s Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair was a success at Omro Elementary, Middle and High School. Money was raised during the book fair which allowed our school libraries to purchase new books for our students to enjoy!

CAPP took a much needed "Fun Break" from research paper work and challenged each other to cup stacking and playing a few rounds of "Chain Charades".

Students have completed their research paper prewrites, searched out multiple sources, and have created outlines. These seniors will now begin their paper writing process.

The first dance competition of their season brings first place accolades in Pom and Kick, and a third place in Jazz! Congratulations, Ladies! Well done!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support us at our @pizzaranchrestaurants Community Impact Night!

Mrs. Piper’s Life Skills class is keeping the Treat Trolley rolling—and they’ve been hard at work! Every Wednesday and Friday, the trolley visits the high school and middle school to deliver pre-ordered treats and pick up extra sales along the way.

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!

Saturday, November 22 from 10am to 5pm! This will be a perfect winter kickoff with the Omro Holiday Market hosted by Omro Dance and Boys' Basketball kicks off their season hosting a scrimmage!

Free to he Omro Community! Thanksgiving Dinner on November 27 from 11:00am-1:00pm in the Omro High School Commons, with pick up/ delivery and dine in options available! Please register at www.connectomro.com/outreach today!

Mrs. Whitney's Anatomy and Physiology classes are in need of deer heart donations for an upcoming unit. If you harvest a deer and would like to donate the heart please freeze it or put it on ice and bring it to Mrs. Whitney's room, 1805. Good luck & be safe during the upcoming hunting seasons.

Yearbooks are on sale NOW!

Time flies, but memories last forever! Make sure you have your yearbook to look back on all the best moments from this year. Order your yearbook before it’s too late!

Sales Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09376700

Ads for Grads

Here is an opportunity for you to create a special spot in the yearbook just for your Senior! If you are interested in placing an Ad for your Grad, please go to this link for more information!

Graduation Ad Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the library this November! Library Newsletter

The in-person Book Fair may be over, but you can still shop online to benefit our school libraries. Visit our Book Fair Homepages:

Online Store OES: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omroelementaryschool

Online Store OMS/OHS: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool

25% of every online purchase directly benefits our schools! Thank you for supporting us and sharing the love of reading!

Upcoming Events:

Friday, November 21: Girls JV2 Basketball vs St Ignasius-Chesterton Academy 5:50pm

Friday, November 21: Girls JV Basketball vs Green Lake/Princeton 5:50pm

Friday, November 21: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Green Lake/Princeton 7:00pm

Saturday, November 22: Boys JV and Varsity Scrimmage 11:00am

Tuesday, November 25: Boys Jv2 Basketball vs TBS 5:50pm

Tuesday, November 25: Boys JV Basketball vs Kiel 5:50pm

Tuesday, November 25: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Kiel 7:00pm

Tuesday, December 2: Boy's Basketball JV vs Winneconne 5:30pm (Den)

Tuesday, December 2: Boy's Basketball JV2 vs Winneconne 5:30pm (PAC)

Tuesday, December 2: Boy's Basketball Varsity vs Winneconne 7:00pm (Den)

Tuesday, December 2: Bowling vs Kimberly @Fox Lanes 4:00pm

Tuesday, December 2: Girls Basketball JV @Mayville 5:30pm

Tuesday, December 2: Girls Basketball Varsity @Mayville 7:00pm

Tuesday, December 2: Girls Hockey @Brookfield 6:50pm

Thursday, December 4: Bowling @Hilbert 4:00pm

Thursday, December 4: Boys JV Basketball @ St Mary's Spring Academy 5:50pm

Thursday, December 4: Boys JV2 Basketball @ St Mary's Spring Academy 5:50pm

Thursday, December 4: Boys Varsity Basketball @ St Mary's Spring Academy 7:00pm

Thursday, December 4: Wresting Quad - Weigh ins @ 6:00pm

Thursday, December 4: Girls Hockey @Arrowhead 7:00pm

Friday, December 5: Girls Hockey vs Black River Falls (at Blue Line Family Ice Center) 5:15pm

Friday, December 5: Girls JV2 Basketball vs Winnebago Lutheran Academy 5:50pm

Friday, December 5: Girls JV Basketball vs Lomira 5:50pm

Friday, December 5: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Lomira 7:00pm

Saturday, December 6: Dance Competition @Ashwaubenon 8:00am

Saturday, December 6: Powerlifting Competition @Oshkosh North High School 8:00am

Saturday, December 6: Wrestling Competition @ Little Chute High School Fieldhouse 9:30am

Home Events in BOLD.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

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:

• 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.

• Step 2: Student collects an excused slip from the office with the medical note.

• 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.

Dear student-athletes and families, The WIAA Calendar and Contact Ad Hoc Committee is evaluating the start and end dates of the season, as well as the maximum number of contests that can be scheduled. The committee would like your feedback regarding potential changes and invites you to complete an anonymous survey. We want to hear your thoughts and experiences, so it's important that you answer based on what you think and feel. Please answer honestly and independently, without being influenced by others. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. https://dgsurveys.com/r/WIAA2025 The survey will be open through November 26, 2025, and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your participation! With Fox Pride, Jon Tomaszewski

Winter sports families: Please make sure to register your child and have a valid physical uploaded into the registration system before the start of practices. You can register your child at https://students.arbitersports.com/omro-middle-high-school.

Our current record boards are outdated and show only our past lifters who competed in the "equipped" divisions. This means that they wore squat suits, bench suits, and knee wraps to assist with their lifts. For the past several years, our powerlifters have only participated in the "raw" divisions, which means they do not wear the assistive equipment. We want to continue honoring those lifters who competed equipped by keeping their records in the weight room, but we also want to honor our lifters who have set records in the raw divisions. And that's where we are asking for your help. Please consider making a donation to the Omro Powerlifting Team to help pay for new record boards. The cost of two new record boards (one for boys, one for girls) comes to a total of $710. Any money donated above the $710 will go into the Powerlifting activity account to be used for other costs throughout the year.

You can donate by making a check out to School District of Omro.

Please write "Powerlifting Donation" in the memo line by November 25 and return the envelope to the high school office. Thank you!

We have a new way to connect with Mrs. LaFleur. Please go to the Student Resource page and scroll to the bottom.

This will take you to my new request form. Mrs. LaFleur is hoping this will be an easier way for everyone to get in touch with her.

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

Have you scheduled an upcoming 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, signed 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!

It’s time to apply to college and technical college!

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

FAFSA application opens October 1, 2025: Students may start submitting their FAFSA - an application to qualify for grants, loans and work study to help pay for college . Apply for the FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa We will have a FAFSA night on Nov. 19th from 6pm - 7pm in the commons.

Did you know that if students need help with their classes NHS offers tutoring? Students can check their announcements in order to fill out a form to connect them with an NHS tutor volunteer. All are welcome to get help.

Auto Collision Career Experience is happening again this year! The Auto Collision Career Experience is an opportunity for students in grades 8-12 interested in the automotive field. This event provides a hands-on career exploration experience using real equipment and vehicles. Taught by FVTC faculty at our Transportation Center in Appleton, students will learn what it is like working on the job. Students will also meet industry professionals and HR recruiters from Bergstrom to better understand what a career in the field is like and how to get hired.

Through support from Bergstrom Automotive, there is no cost for students who are selected to attend this experience. Spaces are limited, so we encourage students to apply soon.

2025-2026 Auto Collision Career Experience

1. Friday December 5, 2025, 8am – 4:30pm
2. Friday, April 3, 2026, 8am – 4:30pm

Students must complete this application to be considered. Applications will be reviewed by representatives from Bergstrom Automotive, who will select the attendees.

Application: https://foxvalleytechnicalcollege.formstack.com/forms/auto_collision_experience

Fox Time:

Th 12/18 - FVTC

Lunch Visit:

T 12/9 US Navy

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:

• My School Menus Mobile App
• Attendance Calls and Expectations
• How to Become A Game Worker
• Student and Family Resources on District Website
• Driver's Ed
• Work Permits
• Athletic Attendance Policy for Appointments and Absences
• Athletic Passes

Please take a look at and share this resource that was created by Winnebago County Public Health with others who may benefit from this information. There is also attached information about two hope fridges in Winnebago County, one in Menasha and the other in Oshkosh. This resource is open 24/7 (beyond pantry hours) and is stocked by the community for the community. It is a give what you can, take what you need approach and not only can it hold already made meals, but non-perishables, hygiene care and other basic need products.

Additionally, the Basic Needs team put together this map of Food Resources in Winnebago County. You will find listings for food pantries, free meal sites, Hope Fridge locations, and more: https://wchd.pub/WinnebagoFoodResources

Know of a resource you think should be added to the map? Email us at health@winnebagocountywi.gov

Participants can find the latest news and Food Share program updates on the Wisconsin Department of Health Service's news page here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/news.htm

Link to the Facebook post by Winnebago County Public Health: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16uTd9JYNz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

See this LINK for information and opportunities:

• Student Wellbeing Options
• 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