OHS Newsletter

We want to extend our sincere gratitude for your continued support as we work together to follow Board Policy 5136 on Personal Communication Devices (PCDs) for the 2024-25 school year. Our aim is to create an educational environment that prioritizes student learning and well-being. With your cooperation, students are respecting times and spaces where focus and engagement are essential. Students have the option to keep their phones in their lockers or off in cellphone pouches in the classroom. By reinforcing the expectations of students not having their phones on them during class, we’re taking meaningful steps to reduce distractions, protect privacy, and support positive mental health.

Thank you for helping us maintain an environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive with clear minds. Your partnership is invaluable, and we are grateful to have you with us in this shared commitment.

Oct. 28: Red Robin Fundraiser (see newsletter for details)

Nov 1: @lunch; Jostens - Senior orders due (cap & gowns)

Nov. 4: No School for students, Quarter 1 end

Nov 7: STEAM Night

Nov. 11-15: Book Fair

Nov. 11: Veteran's Day

Nov. 18: Fall Sports Banquet

Nov. 27: No School-Teacher Comp Day

Nov. 28-29: No School-Thanksgiving

Find the 24-25 School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Lunch menu here.

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

Each month a student in the senior class is chosen to be the OHS Student of the month. The student is selected based on scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and co-curricular activities. The October Student of the Month is Kira! Congratulations!

Congratulations go out to the following students and staff member for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners, SaraJean, Andrew and Skyer, and our staff member Mrs. Scovronski! Thank you for demonstrating characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!!

Griffen has earned his Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Scouts BSA program. It's a symbol of a Scout's leadership skills, dedication, and commitment to serving their community. Great job, Griffen!

Four students qualified for All -Conference last week! Congratulations to Ben, Drake, Mason and Lillian!

Homecoming

Omro had a great week of Homecoming activities!

REFERENDUM 2024:

OUR KIDS. OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE.

Voters can possibly request and vote an absentee ballot in-person in their municipal clerk’s office from October 22 through November 3, 2024. Office hours vary by municipality. Some municipal offices may not offer additional in-person absentee hours.

Check MyVote or contact your municipal clerk for absentee voting hours.

https://myvote.wi.gov/

Learn More:

www.omro.k12.wi.us/referendum

Share Thoughts or Questions:

Dr. Jay Jones, Superintendent

920-303-2334 or referendum@omro.k12.wi.us

We often have visits from Military personnel, as well as University recruiters and sports scouts. If your student sets up a meeting with someone, please have them let us know in the office. We always want to make sure parents are aware of who is interacting with their child(ren) during the school day and that we have your permission.

For upcoming visits, please check this week's counselor corner!

Take a night off of cooking and join us at a Red Robin on Monday, October 28, 2024 to support the AP World History Trip to Germany! The fundraiser is all day and be sure to mention Omro!

Time to order your 2024-2025 yearbook!! Click HERE to order now!!

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!

STEAM NIGHT is coming to Omro! Please join us on Thursday, November 7 for an evening of fun for families in grades 4K-8. The "Full STEAM Ahead" Family Night is taking place at Omro Middle/High School from 4:30pm-6:30 pm. There will be a food truck on site for families who wish to purchase food.

Read this month's edition of The "O" here!

Girls' BB- 4-4:30 pm

Boys' BB- 4:30-5 pm

Wrestling- 5-5:15 pm

Powerlifting- 5:15-5:45 pm

Bowling- 5:45-6 pm

Dance- 6-6:30 pm

Winter sports are rapidly approaching. Here are the start dates for winter sports:

November 11th: Girls' Basketball, Bowling

November 18th: Boys' Basketball, Powerlifting, Wrestling

Please register HERE!

The fall sports banquet, sponsored by the Omro Athletic Boosters, is scheduled for Monday, November 18th at 6:00 PM in the PAC. Please RSVP by November 11th to ensure the proper amount of food is ordered.

This year we are excited to announce that we are hosting and showcasing our athletes in a wide variety of tournaments, invitationals, and state tournament action. While we love allowing our athletes to show off their skills at our beautiful facilities, it does require a lot of event workers. Not only do you get to attend events you work for free, you get paid! Please consider becoming an event worker this year.

MORE INFORMATION

Upcoming Military/ College Visits

University of Oshkosh Visit- Juniors and Seniors

EmpowHER Meet and Greet

Your Monthly Guide to Empowering Students for Post-Graduation Success: Exploring High-Wage, High-Skill, and In-Demand Career Pathways.

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 and Family Resources on District Website
• Driver's Ed
• Work Permits
• Athletic Attendance Policy for Appointments and Absences
• Athletic Passes

Reasons a child may be falling asleep in class

• The student may not be getting enough sleep.

• Inconsistent Bedtime

• Using electronics during the night (phone or video games)

• Stress

• The student does not feel engaged.

• The work may be too difficult or too easy.

• The student is avoiding school work.

• The student may be showing signs of depression.

• The student may have trouble with substance abuse.

• The student may have a medical condition.

What can parents do to help

• Communicate with school staff

• Ensure that your child has a reasonable and consistent bedtime

• Ensure that your child is not using electronic devices including cell phones or video games during hours that are dedicated to sleep

• Talk to your child’s doctor or medical provider

• Consider making your child an appointment with a counselor

• Collaborative Wellness & Rawhide both offer services at school

Resource Provided by Karen Carley, School Nurse

The School District of Omro, in partnership with Collaborative Wellness, will once again be offering an opportunity for your child to complete a mental wellness screener. The screening will take place on October 30th during Fox Time. When students self-assess their own mental health and social-emotional wellness, it allows us to ensure we’re not missing anything they may be struggling with. The questions the students will be answering will focus on identifying behaviors like stress, shutting down, disengaging, desiring control, being argumentative or disruptive, help-seeking, and the ability to effectively make transitions. Please know that the screener is conducted in a professional manner, and all student information and data are confidential and only used in a way that will ultimately enhance your child's educational experience. The results of the screener will be used to reinforce best practice and support positive behavioral health for all children. Your child’s information will remain confidential, however, if any significant concerns are identified, we will follow-up with you. We have a list of the names of the students who were opted out by parents during school registration to ensure they do not participate in the screener.

Please feel free to contact Jaime Ellison at jelli@omro.k12.wi.us or Connie Bernier at cbern@omro.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.

See this link for information and opportunities.

• 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