OHS Newsletter

Holiday Concert:

I hope to see you all at the high school band and singers concert at 6:30 on Monday, December 15th. If you are an alumnus (or community member), please feel free to join us when we play Christmas Festival. This is a tradition that has been going on for over 60 years! We'd love to have you join us to listen to fantastic music that night.

Course Scheduling Starting:

We will be starting our course scheduling process soon. Our Academic and Career Planning Guide is now online. Please check out our course offering next year and start thinking about choices. More information will be coming from our school counselor, Mrs. LaFleur, soon.

Stay warm this weekend!

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

1/9: Winterfest Games

1/10: Winterfest Dance, 8-11pm

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 Marcello, Kay and Nora, and our staff member Mr. Miller 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!

An update to the Powerlifters need for new records boards is that their donation drive was a success and the team will be receiving two new boards as their current record boards are outdated and show only our past lifters who competed in the "equipped" divisions. With the new boards, lifters will be able to show pride to those who competed equipped as well as those more recent lifters who have set records in the raw divisions. This could not have happened without the generous donations they received. The powerlifting team and their coaches extend a very sincere "Thank you!"

The 2025 Shopping Day With Kids event was a huge success! Approximately 35 high school students were paired up with 35 elementary students to shop for needed items such as winter jackets, hats, and gloves along with special toys. The day began with a bus ride to Target where students shopped together for needed and wanted items. High school students had the experience communicating with elementary-aged students and had to work within a budget to get the most items for the donated amount allotted for each student.

Students returned to OES to wrap gifts, collect donated items from a local church, and items the high school students made along with the Fab Lab and local pizza was provided students and volunteers. Fun was had by all! You could see all of the students having fun with one another by playing such games as: Rock/Paper/Scissors, Tic-Tac-Toe on the bus windows, talking about the best Christmas movies, and playing Patty-Cake games, and more.

This 30 + year tradition is one that truly makes the lives of our students (volunteers and the little ones) better.

Students in Mrs. Morse's Advanced Culinary Arts class are in the middle of their Bake Shop Unit. To learn more about cakes and decorating, they participated in a Cupcake Wars Competition. Based upon each team's chosen theme, they baked and decorated 12 cupcakes to set on a self-created display. Each display was judged by OHS Staff. The team earning the honor of "Cupcake Wars Champions" were the team of Jayden and Blake who created "Fox Sports Academy"-- a carrot cake cupcake and topped with cream cheese frosting.

Students in FVTC dual credit Criminal Justice Systems class had the opportunity to visit the FVTC Public Safety Training Center. They rotated between stations that included: Tour of the facility, Forensic science (fingerprinting), MILO (police scenario simulator), and Virtual Reality taser simulator.

Congratulations to OHS for surpassing the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) goal for the 2025-2026 school year!

The YA program is 33 students strong with growing interest among students. CESA 6 shared, “This is a testament of your commitment to providing meaningful career exploration opportunities for students.”

Girls Basketball moves to 3-1 after their 46-37 win against the Waupaca Comets on Monday night. They will take on WLA on Thursday, December 11 at 7:00pm.

Oshkosh North was the venue for Saturday's Powerlifting Competition where Omro Girls Varsitytook first place and Girls JV took second!! They also had five lifters reach the qualifying total to go to the State competition. Congratulations to...

1st Place- Ally, Jayden, Macayla, and Orion

2nd Place- Scarlet, Kay, and Carissa

3rd Place- Vincent and Jacob

4th Place- Kaia

5th Place- Lexi and Erick

Both teams earned dominant wins against Little Chute/Freedom co-op with a girls varsity team win of 9-0, averaging a season high 142 per game and the boys varsity team won 8-1 and averaged 190 for the match! Congratulations, Omro Bowlers!

Omro Wrestlers traveled to Little Chute last Saturday for the Sgt. Nick Mueller Invitational, taking second as a team. Mason B and Cade each placed first, at 138 and 144 respectively, while Logan was the sole second place at 165 for Omro. In third place, Eli at 285 and Mason M at 132, followed by Dylan at 175 and Nick at 190 for fourth place!

Thursday night saw the team continue to win against Winnebago Lutheran 59-15, and against Green Bay Preble 41-21, keeping the team unbeaten at 5-0 at their home triangular. Great job!

Congratulations to the Omro Dance team as they were named champions at the Ashwaubenon Dance Invite for D6 Pom! They also placed 4th in kick and 5th in jazz. Kira took home the bronze as a soloist with Breanna earning 5th place as a soloist. Dance team will compete again this Saturday in Little Chute! Good luck, Ladies!

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!

You are invited to join the Omro High School Band and Choir as they perform their Holiday Concert on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm in the PAC.

And, as has been the tradition for over 60 years, students invite all OHS Alumni to dust off those instruments and join the Omro High School Band in playing "A Christmas Festival"! If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Rohan, OHS Band Director at aroha@omro.k12.wi.us if you would like to participate! We look forward to another year of great music and tradition and we hope to see you all there!

It will be here before you know it! Winterfest is coming! Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 8-11pm, no admittance after 9:30. Tickets will be on sale in the office beginning December 15 for $10, with OHS student tickets available at the door for $12. (Guest passes will NOT be sold at the door.)

If you intend to bring a guest from another school, be sure to pick up a Dance Guest Pass in the office as they are DUE by 3:15pm on January 7th. No exceptions.

Attending school dances is a privilege, and students must be in “Good Standing” to attend a dance and/or to attend dances at other schools. As quoted in the Parent/Student Handbook, "Students will be considered in “Good Standing” if they are registered for the current school year, have no outstanding fees/fines, have a signed Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Technology Agreement for the current school year, have no outstanding detentions, and have not been suspended in the last 30 school days."

Did you know that if you became an event worker, you could make over $1000 this winter alone!?!?! Please visit https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/page/employment-opportunities to become an event worker!

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

Library Newsletter

Upcoming Events:

Friday, December 12: Girls Hockey vs Sun Prairie West (Blue Line Family Ice Center) 5:30pm

Friday, December 12: Boys Hockey @ Stoughton 7:15pm

Friday, December 12: Boys JV Basketball @ Laconia 5:50pm

Friday, December 12: Boys JV2 Basketball @ Laconia 5:50pm

Friday, December 12: Boys Varsity Basketball @ Laconia 7:00pm

Saturday, December 13: Dance Competition @ Little Chute 8:00am

Tuesday, December 16: Bowling @ New London (Wolf River Lanes) 4:00pm

Tuesday, December 16: Girls Hockey vs West De Pere (Blue Line Family Ice Center) 5:30pm

Tuesday, December 16: Boys Hockey vs Appleton United Co-Op (Oshkosh YMCA Ice Arena 5:30pm

Tuesday, December 16: Boys JV Basketball vs Xavier 5:50pm

Tuesday, December 16: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Xavier 7:00pm

Tuesday, December 16: Girls JV Basketball @ Lourdes 5:30pm

Tuesday, December 16: Girls JV2 Basketball @ Kiel 5:45pm

Tuesday, December 16: Girls Varsity Basketball @ Lourdes 7:00pm

Thursday, December 17: Girls Hockey vs Fox Valley Stars (Oshkosh YMCA Ice Arena) 5:30pm

Thursday, December 17: Girls JV Basketball @ Valley Christian 5:50pm

Thursday, December 17: Boys JV2 Basketball @ St. Mary Catholic 5:50pm

Thursday, December 17: Boys JV Basketball @ St Mary Catholic 5:50pm

Thursday, December 17: Boys Varsity Basketball @ St Mary Catholic 7:15pm

Thursday, December 17: Wrestling @ Lomira 7:00pm

Thursday, December 17: Boys Hockey @ Pacelli Catholic 7:00pm

Friday, December 18: Girls JV2 Basketball @ Two Rivers 5:45pm

Friday, December 18: Girls JV Basketball @ NFDL 5:50pm

Friday, December 18: Girls Varsity Basketball @ NFDL 7:00pm

Saturday, December 19: Wrestling @ Marquette Senior 8:00am

Saturday, December 19: Girls Hockey vs Cedarburg @ Sheboygan Blue Line Ice Arena 5:30pm

Saturday, December 19: Boys Hockey vs DeForest @ Oshkosh YMCA Ice Arena 12:00pm

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.

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!

Join us to learn more about a wide variety of DNR programs and careers. This is not a hiring event, but it is a great opportunity to explore the many different ways people can serve.

Attendees will have the opportunity to talk 1:1 with staff from many different DNR programs, ask questions and learn about upcoming hiring processes.

Date & Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: 625 E County Rd. Y #700 Oshkosh, WI 54901

Here is the link DNR Career Fair - Oshkosh | Wisconsin DNR

Wisconsin Farmers Union, is hosting WFU Summer Camps at Kamp Kenwood on beautiful Lake Wissota near Chippewa Falls. These camps offer hands-on learning in agriculture, cooperatives, food systems, conservation, and civic engagement—all through the fun of traditional summer camp activities like swimming, canoeing, crafts, and campfires.

Camps are open to youth ages 8–17, with scholarships available to ensure cost is never a barrier. Pricing is very affordable, with all overnight camps priced under $200 for the session.

Registration is now open at

https://www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/youth-camp

Fox Time:

Th 12/18 - FVTC

Lunch Visit:

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 Wellbeing Options
• 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

Stay in touch with how your child is doing in class by checking Skyward and Google Classroom. Here are some resources from the Family Resources page to help you:

• Parent's Guide to Google Classroom

• Parent's Guide to Skyward: Family Access

Looking for health forms? Bus pass/ change request forms? Skyward help? There is all kinds of information on our Family Resources page on the district website! Resources for Omro High School students and families can be found here!

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