OHS Newsletter

Parent-Teacher Conferences are fast approaching. Please see this link for the information you will need to know. We will be utilizing scheduled conferences again this year.

Homecoming is next week! Details are located in this newsletter of Homecoming events and details that are helpful for students and their families.

Oct. 14-19: Homecoming Week

Oct. 22: Parent Teacher Conferences (High School only) 3:30 - 7 pm

Oct. 23-25: FFA Convention

Oct. 24: UW-O visit for Juniors/Seniors to go see the campus

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

Nov 7: STEAM Night

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.

October 13th through 19th, 2024

Theme: Board Games. (Seniors: Life; Juniors: Candyland; Sophomores: Clue; Freshmen:

Chutes and Ladders).

Opponent: Campbellsport.

Here is a list of some of the events going on at OHS:

* SUNDAY, October 13th, 12 to 4 pm:

➔ Students will be working on class floats as well as decorating halls

*MONDAY through THURSDAY, October 14th - 17th:

➔ Students will be building class floats, planning a Homecoming-themed ditty, and

creating a lip sync performance during Fox Time.

➔ Penny War

SPIRIT WEEK:

➔ Monday: Minion Monday

➔ Tuesday: Country vs Country Club

➔ Wednesday: Mathlete vs Athlete

➔ Thursday: Board Games

➔ Friday: School Colors

*FRIDAY, October 18th:

➔ Senior athletes visit elementary students for autographs.

➔ A pep rally will be held after lunch in the PAC. The pep rally will consist of sports team

presentations, band, dance team, and cheerleader performances, all classes will

perform their ditty and lip sync, and the homecoming court will be announced along

with the King and Queen. Parents are welcome to watch ONLY if they have notified

the HS office before 3:25 pm on 10/16. Please do not arrive before 12:20pm. You will need to come in through the office and sign in.

➔ The parade will leave the school parking lot at 2:15 pm and return to school shortly

before 3:15 pm. Spectators can watch the parade on North Webster Ave, Larrabee

Street (by HB Patch), and Main Street (between Scott Park and the bridge).

➔ Varsity Football vs Campbellsport - 7:00 pm

*SATURDAY, October 19th:

➔ Homecoming dance in the high school commons at 8:00 - 11:00 pm, grand march at

10:00 pm. No entry after 9:30 pm. Admission is $10.00 for the dance the week of, and

$12.00 at the door.

Congratulations Boys Soccer for winning the Omro Invite by defeating Peshtigo 7-2 and Merrill 3-1 on Saturday, October 5! Way to go, boys!!

Foxes Cross-Country had 4 athletes place in the top 15 at the Laconia Invite. The Boys' team also placed 3rd! Congratulations Ben. Alex, Lillian and Josie!!

The Omro Equestrian Team brought home the WIHA District 4, Division C Reserve Champion Trophy! Way to go, ladies!!

On Friday, October 4th, Omro High School held its first blood drive of the year. We had about eighteen student volunteers who worked during their study hall, and 32 successful donations between students, staff and walk in donors!

Students in Mrs. Morse's Food, Family and Society class have been learning about how food has transitioned over time. They prepared "pioneer foods"-- recipes using simple, staple, basic ingredients grown in our environment. Just recently, they talked about "traditional foods"-- hearty, wholesome, made from scratch foods, that bring people together. They made homemade pizza dough and topped it off with their favorite toppings. The feeling of pride in making their pizzas homemade was sensed in the classroom, not to mention, they enjoyed eating them!

Mondays during Fox Time, during an enrichment session called "Stump Mr. Hugo" students may ask Mr. Hugo a science question, to see if he knows the answer.

The winner on October 7 was Jaxson, with the question, "What is the study of octupi called?" The prize is a sign that the winner may wear the next day which reads, "I STUMPED MR. HUGO". There were 13 other questions that were submitted!

Mrs. Piper's class was able to work together to conceptualize, design and build a scarecrow for a local, downtown business for fall!

REFERENDUM 2024:

Question 1 - Operational Referendum:

Share Thoughts or Questions:

Dr. Jay Jones, Superintendent

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

Join us TOMORROW for the 1st Annual Forever Blaize Benefit and Ride to support ATV/UTV Safety and Education in the Community. $15 per machine, $5 per passenger. Meet up at Utica Volunteer Fire Department at 9am on Saturday, October 12, 2024. If you can't make the ride but would still like to show your support, there will be lots of baskets and 50/50 raffle at the Utica Volunteer Fire Department throughout the day. Brats will be on the grill starting at 4pm at the firehouse.

Calling all Omro Band Alumni! Please email Wendy Fisher (wfish@omro.k12.wi.us) if you are Omro Alumni and/or a community member that would like to participate in Pep Band Night on Friday, October 18, at the homecoming football game.

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

#BridgingBrighterSmiles wishes all students a safe and happy Halloween this season!
Don’t forget to enroll at www.bridgingbrightersmiles.org to keep that smile bright this spooky season!

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

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

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

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