Catch some excitement with us! Our athletes have been doing AMAZING! If you have been to any of our athletic events lately, you know how great it has been to be a Fox. Check out the rSchool sports schedule here to see when you can catch some of the action.

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

Ms. Sundbeck

Mrs. Scovronski and Ms. Jentz took a group of senior leaders to a workshop at CESA 6 with Ted Nietzke. Students spent the day learning about what it takes to be a leader, how to empower empathy, and portray qualities of people who inspire them. One student said she was so glad that she was able to attend the conference! Way to build that Fox leadership!!

Ms. Jentz and Mr. Schumacher took the Intro to Criminal Justice students as well as a few AP World students to the Winnebago County Court house. Judge Bisset invited us into his court room to listen to and observe the court proceedings. He invited us into his office in between sessions where students could do a Q& A.

Students were able to hear over 20 court cases, with many of them going right to sentencing.

Thank you Judge Bissett for having us in your courtroom and answering all our questions!

Congratulations, Airis Frost!! Our Quarter 2 Family and Consumer Sciences CTE Student Spotlight!

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 January Student of the Month is Marisa Percey. Congratulations Marisa!

Omro HS Bowling

We had SUCH a wonderful night for Senior Night on Tuesday 1/24! Girls rolled on and beat Neenah 6-3 to improve their season record to 10-1!!

Airie Frost led the girls with an 84% fill percentage going 15 of 18!

Christopher Cieszynski once again was a perfect 18 for 18 and maintains his lead on ALL district 8A boys with over a 94% fill percentage on the season!

It was a special night as we honored our Seniors: Destinee Anderson, Lillian Longworth, Airie Frost and Christopher Cieszynski.

Finally, we had another college signing! Lillian signed her letter of intent to attend Marion University to continue her education in nursing and will also bowl collegiately for Marion.

Congrats Lillian, Lady Foxes and our Seniors! Go FOXES!!

Congratulations to all our Winter Sports Teams for coming away with WINS this week!!

Boy's Basketball remains on TOP of the Flyway Conference, Girl's Basketball swept the season series against St. Mary's Springs, 61-58. And Wrestling finished their dual season 3rd in the Flyway! FOX PRIDE is STRONG in OMRO!! Way to GO!!

Congratulations to Lydia Rentmeester, Keenan Rahn, Malia Basiliere and Mason Levezow for being chosen as SUPERFANS of the Game last week and this week!! Thanks for being such fun and supportive fans!!

Fans are selected on the following criteria:

• Dressing in Theme
• Leading Positive Cheers
• Showing Good Sportsmanship

January 30th Girls Game

Omro vs Winneconne

Support comes in many shapes and forms. We are asking you to help us to

support Berlin’s Head Coach and educator, Ray Mlada, as he navigates his cancer journey.

In order to do that, we will be Passing the Bucket to start the 2nd half of the Varsity game.. There

will be one minute on the clock and we will pass buckets throughout the stands

to raise as much money as we can. All proceeds will go to Ray and his family.

There will also be supportive cards available for you to fill out for Ray and his family. The more we

can send to him, the better. If you would like to bring your own card filled out, we would be happy to include it with all the others.

Ray was recently diagnosed with stage 4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma and had surgery

yesterday to remove the tumor and reconstruct the jaw where they are taking it from.

His PET scan showed the cancer has metastasized to the lymph nodes on the left side

of his neck so the surgery included removal of those lymph nodes as well

Notice of Annual Three-Year-Old Screening

The School District of Omro will be conducting a three-year-old developmental screening on Monday, February 26, 2024 at HB Patch Elementary from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children who will turn 3 years of age by September 1, 2024 and reside within the School District of Omro boundaries are eligible to be screened. The screening is offered annually to look at the areas of fine and gross motor skills, basic school readiness skills, speech sound production and communication. If a child is found to have significant delays after being further evaluated, programming such as the Early Childhood program or Speech and Language therapy may be recommended.

A letter and questionnaire about children’s development were sent to parents of children who are on the district's census list and within the screening age. If you did not receive a letter and questionnaire for your child, please contact Jaime Ellison at (920) 303-2300 x2249 or complete the screening questionnaire online at https://www.asqonline.com/family/5b4d1d. Appointments are needed to attend the screening. Please note that we do not screen children who do not currently live within the School District of Omro boundaries, even if you intend to apply for open enrollment for your child in the future. Contact your district of residence to inquire about their screening process.

CESA 6 will be hosting a series of parent webinars on the following three dates to learn more about Inspire WI:

• February 15th, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. - Inspire WI: Learn how to boost college and employment outcomes Register HERE
  
• April 25th, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. - Inspire WI: Connecting your student to career experiences this summer Register HERE

EmpowHER is inviting girls working in or interested in a

construction trades career path!

Tradeswomen Meet & Greet

Tuesday, February 13th

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Local 400 Training Center

2700 Northridge Drive Kaukauna, WI 54130

RSVP HERE

RSVP Appreciated, but Walk-In's Welcome. Come as You Are.

5:30 p.m. Light Snacks & Refreshments

6:00 p.m. Round Table Discussion

Community Youth Group invites you join them on Wednesday, February 7 from 6pm-8pm at First Presbyterian Church in Omro for a fun night of devotions, games, pizza and ice cream! Hope to see you there!

Omro school district will be doing an all school musical, Wizard of Oz.

The show will take place at the Omro High School gymnasium on March 15th @ 7:00pm and March 16th @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm. You can purchase tickets head of time or at the door of the performance. I assume the school will send out an announcement when tickets go on sale.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Please view the video below to learn how you can help support OHS athletics and activities!

PLEASE EMAIL COACH SADIE IF YOU WANT TRACK APPAREL!

(sadie.huth@gmail.com)

Our track apparel store will be open from

January 22nd through

February 5th. In order to receive your apparel before the season you MUST order during this time!

Attendance matters and SO DO YOU!! Missing just two days a MONTH can add up to losing an entire year of school by graduation. Be an Attendance H.E.R.O! Here Everyday, Ready, On time!!

Students MUST be CALLED IN EVERY DAY that they are absent, unless they have a pre-arranged absence form filled out. Please call the attendance line and leave a message so we are aware that your student will not be in school. If the absence is illness related, please also note any symptoms they are having. Appointments may also be left on the attendance line. Call (920) 303-2300, extension 8. Thank you!

Have you ordered your yearbook? Preserve your high school memories with the purchase of a 2024 Omro High School yearbook today!

A parent can access the the work permit site using these instructions. Payment is made directly to the department through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal. Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the library this January! There is a new candy guessing game, trivia contest, reading challenge, exciting things happening at the Public Library this month, and more!

January Library Newsletter

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!

SKYWARD/GOOGLE CLASSROOM

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

Check out the School District of Omro App. We have made some improvements recently as well to include our daily announcements, newsletters and lunch menus now right at your fingertips!

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Vi7WxT

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3LF4wC5

Just a reminder that our school store is available ALL YEAR LONG! The school store will be on the Omro School District webpage. When you order you can pay right on the website and orders are shipped directly to you. There is a shipping and handling fee of $8.95 for any order.

There is so much to choose from. Please take time and look at the store catalog.

https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/families/school-store.cfm

Happy Shopping!

Health Office Newsletter for January. Please Click HERE for important Current Illness information for our area!

Care Solace helps you find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. They're available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in our community. You can:

● Contact your child's school counselor, to ask for assistance for a referral

● Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.

● For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care

providers at https://www.caresolace.com/site/omro

Care Solace is available at no cost to our students, families, and staff members. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information is completely confidential and securely stored.

Please note: This service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory to use. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life-threatening emergency:

Dial 911 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or

Dial 988 - for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you are interested in counseling-related services for your child, yourself, or another family member, please contact Care Solace directly, or reach out to your school's counselor:

● HB Patch/OES : Tracy Rees, trees@omro.k12.wi.us , 920-685-3100 ext.2683

● Omro Middle School : Carrie Sabel, csabe@omro.k12.wi.us , 920-303-2301 ext.2207

● Omro High School : Rachel Williams, rwill@omro.12.wi.us , 920-303-2319

Well Badger Resource Center is an information and referral (I&R) service for Wisconsin individuals and families. Information and referral services create and maintain databases of programs and services, and then make sure, through a variety of channels and outreach, that you and others in your community know about those services.
Well Badger is a one-stop connection to community, social, health, and government programs and resources — so you can find what you need, when you need it.

The Navigator is a free, confidential, online tool designed to help parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate mental and behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and young adults under the age of 21! Just answer a few questions about the child, and the Navigator provides a customized guide to connect the child with the resources and support they both need and deserve.

Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health Resource Navigator (Navigator)

"It’s difficult for us to think about our kids struggling — especially when we may be struggling ourselves. However, it’s important for us to know that we can make a difference." Click on this link for some helpful information about checking in with your child regarding their mental health from the Wisconsin DPI Student Services/Prevention and Wellness team and DPI ConnectEd.

An opportunity for teens to build skills and make positive connections that will assist them in overcoming adversities. Individuals will have the chance to learn coping skills, how to better understand their emotions and build healthy relationships. Emphasis will be put on empowerment of strengths and finding healthy supports in order to foster growth and change. Mondays from 4-7pm at 206 State St., Oshkosh. 920-232-3320

Click HERE for the flyer.

Collaborative Wellness offers in-school counseling services for all ages as well as in-clinic. For information click HERE.

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.

Omro Family Aquatic Center

is looking for lifeguards for the 2024 Summer!

OFAC offers a flexible, fun, and supportive work environment!

Job Description: We are seeking a responsible and attentive lifeguard to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to ensure the safety of our guests while they enjoy our facilities. The lifeguard will be responsible for monitoring the pool area, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies. The candidate must be able to work well in a team environment and have excellent communication skills.

Job Requirements:

• 15 years old (16 to be a swim instructor)

• Lifeguard certification

Starting Wage: $13/hour

Application: Linked here

Due Friday, March 8th at 4:30 pm

If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at omropool@gmail.com

INSPIRE Career Exploration Sessions

Attention OHS students: Check out these Career Exploration Events provided in the Fox Valley area. Log into your INSPIRE account to learn more. If interested in attending an event, please contact Ms. Williams in the guidance office. She will help you register and take care of any required paperwork.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The 2024 Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT.

HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars and Alumni as possible.

Eligibility:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

More information:

• It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application
• No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
• To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application

Our Local Scholarship kick off sessions will take place on Thursday, February 1st in the Media Center. Seniors who plan to continue their education after high school should plan to attend one of these sessions (during their study hall) in order to get money for college and technical college. The local scholarship applications will be due on Thursday, February 29th. Seniors who are selected for any of the local scholarships will be recognized at our Senior Scholarship Night on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6 p.m.

Questions? Please contact Rachel Williams, HS Counselor, at rwill@omro.k12.wi.us or (920) 303-2319.

February 1, 2024- Scholarship Kick-Off

February 17, 2024- Winterfest Dance

February 17, 2024- Local Solo/Ensemble @ OHS (Band & Choir rooms)

February 19, 2024- Teacher Inservice- No School

March 2, 2024- HS Band/Choir District Solo/Ensemble Festival @ Omro

March 15th, 2024- @ 7:00pm- Wizard of Oz-All District Musical Performance

March 16th, 2024- @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm- Wizard of Oz-All District Musical Performance

March 19, 2024- 6:30pm A Night of Music (PAC)

Find the School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Find the HS/MS Lunch menu here.