OHS Newsletter

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

The High School Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on March 5th. Please see the Parent-Teacher Conference Information for more details and how to sign up for spots. We would love to see you there!

2/28: District Solo/Ensemble HS Band/Choir @ St. Mary Springs

3/5: Parent Teacher Conferences

3/6: Omro Family Night at the Herd

3/11: ACT Exam Juniors ONLY (No school for gr. 9th/10th/12th)

3/12: Omro Family Literacy Night 5:30-7:30pm

3/16-17: Wisconsin Forward Exam Sophomores

3/17: A Night of Music (PAC) 6:30pm

3/20: End of Quarter

3/23-27: Spring Break

4/3: No School- Good Friday

4/8: PreACT Secure 9th/10th grade (11th/12th will have a virtual learning day)

4/9: District Art Walk

4/15: Sweet Jazz Night 6:00pm (OHS Cafeteria)

4/25: State Solo/Ensemble (UWO)

4/29: Spring HS/MS Band Concert (PAC)

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.

This week we celebrated National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We appreciate your efforts to mentor our students, keep us safe and to build strong and trusting relationships, bridging the gap between our youth and law enforcement! Thank you for all you do, Officer Peeters!

Mrs. Morse's Advanced Culinary Arts class had the opportunity to go to Fox Valley Technical College on Friday, February 13, to be a part of their Culinary Arts, Baking and Hospitality Event.

The students got to meet Chef Jeff and the rest of the FVTC Culinary Instructors, see food demonstrations, and tour the campus. They also had the chance to hear from past FVTC Alumni who have shared about their careers after graduating from the Culinary Arts Program.

Students in Mrs. Morse's Family and Consumer Sciences classes have been busy cooking in the Foods Lab! The Food, Family & Society class made homemade pizza as part of their unit on Traditional Foods. They learned how to activate yeast, knead the dough, and assemble a pizza from scratch. The Culinary Arts class had a lab in which they needed to choose the proper utensils to use to make Cake Mix Cookies. Their challenge was to actually produce the recipe yield of 2 dozen cookies and have them all be the same size.

Last Friday, the girls wore their "heart on their sleeve" as the boys were tasked with getting them to talk and to give up their heart as a consequence. The ones with the most hearts at the end of the day won a prize!

The Culinary Arts class prepared a heart healthy snack for the whole school to enjoy for February-- Heart Month. A trail mix was prepared, packaged and delivered to students during their Wednesday Fox Time Advisory.

Erick Knepple participated in the county level of the American Legion Oratorical Contest at Post 70 in Oshkosh, Saturday, February 14. Erick wrote an 8-10 minute speech about patriotism and also had to prepare 3-5 minute speeches on four of the Amendments and Articles to The Constitution. Erick took second place. He should be very proud of his hard work, memorization, and dedication to this event.

This week, during both lunch periods , the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) group hosted a Health and Wellness Fair. Students could elect to visit with unique speakers such as our athletic trainer to discuss proper walking shoes, our Dean of Students to learn more about what a triathlon involves, to experience impaired vision with Officer Peeters, or they could visit with Ally and her therapy dog, Willa! For a more interactive experience, student could play trivia or Pictionary for a chance to win prizes, with questions and answers all related to health and wellness. They could also sign The Pledge, stating an intent to make a positive change, earning them a chance to win Kwik Trip gift cards and other great prizes!

Foxes Wrestling has Mason M and Logan C qualify for state! The team finished 2nd at the Omro Sectional and will compete this weekend for the opportunity to make it to team state. Good luck wrestlers!

Congratulations to Bryce L on signing his commitment to play baseball at South Dakota State! Best of luck to you in your future endeavors as a South Dakota State Jackrabbit!

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!

February is National Heart Health month, focusing on raising awareness on heart disease and that by maintaining a healthy diet, you can lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol (LDL), minimize chronic inflammation, and manage weight. A diet rich in nutrients and low in saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium prevents plaque buildup thus reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Try this tasty salad for a heart healthy option!

Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 medium head lettuce (green leaf, red leaf or romaine), cut into thin strips

• 1 medium cucumber, chopped

• 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped

• 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1/2 medium red onion, finely sliced

• 1/2 cup crumbled fat-free or low-fat feta cheese

  OR

• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  OR

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, gently toss the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, and feta.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to combine.

Serves: 4; Calories: 142 per serving Protein: 8g per serving Fiber: 4g per serving

Don't feel like cooking? Well, you're in luck!! The Omro High School Key Club is hosting a fundraiser at Red Robin on Wednesday, February 25! Stop down and show your serve this flyer or order online and 20% of all food sales will go back to the Key Club! See you there!

Join Us Friday, March 6th for Omro Foxes Night with the Wisconsin Herd!

~Tickets Available NOW! Sign Up By 2/20 for Group Pricing starting at $14/ ea.!

~A Portion of the proceeds will be donated back!

~Watch the Omro HS Pep Band for Pre-game Entertainment!

~Open to ALL Ages and Families, Community Members, Teachers, and Staff!

~Doors open @ 6pm, 7pm Tip Off

Buy Tickets Here

This year we are doing a Pet Supplies Drive for the Oshkosh Area Humane Society! Items are listed on the flyer and can be dropped off at the February 20th Boy's Basketball or you can drop off in the HS Main Office!

Mark your calendars for March 7th at 12:00pm for the Omro Dance Team's Season Finale performance! Come one, come all to support our dancers in the Den! It's "Pay What You Can at the Door"- and all proceeds will go to benefit the Omro Food Pantry. We hope to see you there!

Do you want to give Tae Kwon Do a try? Come on down to HB Patch Elementary on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday nights from 6-7pm and see what it is all about for free! We focus on self defense, fitness, leadership, goal setting and positive attitude! Beginner's classes each Wednesday from 6-7! $25 a month, with family rates available. Email at omrotkd@gmail.com or call 920-420-7426 for more information!

Nintendo Switch Game Night:

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is hosting its first program! Area youth ages 12-18 are invited for a night of Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros. Two consoles will be available for play using a large TV and projector. While this is a free event, concessions will be available for purchase to support future programming.

Join the Youth Advisory Council (YAC):

Are you looking for volunteer hours or a way to make an impact? YAC is open to youth ages 12-18 and is a great way to connect with peers while helping plan programs at the Omro Area Community Center. Volunteer hours are available for those who assist with planning and hosting programs.

Home Alone/Babysitting Class: Saturday, April 11

Prepare your child to stay safe at home or gain confidence as a babysitter. Participants must be at least 10 years old by the date of the class. Our instructor, Tonya, is an experienced CPR and babysitting professional who focuses on safety and self-accountability. Fee: $75 per child

*Requirement: A minimum of 10 children is required to hold the class at the OACC.

Omro Family Literacy Night will be held March 12, 2026 at Omro Elementary School from 5:30-7:30pm. The theme will be Click, Clack, Moo, Kids That Read! Stay tuned for more information to come!

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

Happy February! Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, reading bingo, trivia contest, and more!

February Library Newsletter

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.

Upcoming Athletic Events:

Friday, February 20: Boy's JV2 Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Friday, February 20: Boy's JV Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Friday, February 20: Boy's Varsity Basketball vs Laconia 7:00pm

Thursday, February 26: Boys JV2 Basketball @ NFDL 5:50pm (Bessie Allen MS)

Thursday, February 26: Boys JV Basketball @ NFDL 5:50pm (NFDL HS)

Thursday, February 26: Boys Varsity Basketball @ NFDL 7:00pm (NFDL HS)

Upcoming Activities:

2/23: Forensics Conference Meet St Lawrence Seminary HS

3/19: District - Oshkosh North

4/17: State - UW Madison - Friday afternoon/evening

Home Events in BOLD.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

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!

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!

Fox Times:

T 2/24 FVTC

T 3/17 UW Oshkosh

Lunch Visit :

T 2/24 US Navy

Th 3/5 US Air Force

In order for students to meet with recruiters, the recruiter needs to set up appointments THROUGH GUIDANCE and they should be scheduled during study hall. Please do not just set something up on your own with them as we do not allow recruiters free access to students without going through the proper procedure. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the office or guidance.

Join us Tuesday, March 3 for our annual Spring Open House. Explore your options and apply for free by visiting our Appleton Campus!

Visit Fox Valley Technical College to see what we do best:

• High-tech labs & classrooms
• Dream careers & flexible learning options
• Affordable, high quality & employable education
• Campus life: meet with instructors & current students
• Save $30: Apply for admission at the Open House and we’ll waive the $30 application fee. Everyone who applies will also be entered to win one of four $500 tuition credits, courtesy of the FVTC Foundation, Inc. High school seniors and older are eligible to apply. You must apply in person.

PLUS: Attend free info sessions: How to Pay for College & Choosing Your Career

We’re hiring for Summer 2026!
Positions available: Lifeguards & Front Desk/Admissions Staff
Applications are on our website – print and submit to Omro City Hall by the deadlines:
-Lifeguards: March 13
-Front Desk: April 10

Questions? Email omropool@gmail.com
Be part of our team this summer!

Are you looking for a summer job? Come work for us at the school!! Job duties are custodial, maintenance and grounds. Pay is $14/hr. up to 40 hours per week (flexible) starting in June (flexible on start date) through mid-August.

Must be at least 16 years old. Applications can be picked up in the office!

FabTech Spring Open House Event: Tuesday, February 24 from 9:00am to 2:00pm! To RSVP, Click HERE (Not in the image)

Are you a current high school sophomore, junior or senior, and are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or related field? If so, the Wisconsin American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy (WALLECA) is a great opportunity for these students. WALLECA is a 5 day camp that offers physical fitness training, class room instruction and hands on experiences.

The 2026 academy is scheduled for July 6 - July 10, 2026 at the Wisconsin State Patrol Training Academy at Fort McCoy.

The academy is totally free to the cadets as we are funded by generous sponsors. The cadets stay in the dorms at the academy, all meals and supplies are furnished.

The graduation ceremony is held on the last day of the academy, friends and family can attend. The cadets receive a certificate of completion.

Some of the classes offered during the academy are: Ethics, Crash Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Tactical Response. Probation/Parole, Firearms Training, Confidence Team Building Exercises, Physical Fitness training, and many more.

The application process is now open until March 31 – see link below. The application must be printed out, completed to include all required signatures. It can be sent in the US mail or scanned and emailed to me at sheri@wilegion.org. Students that have any questions about the program can contact me directly. Applications will be reviewed in the month of April and all applicants will be notified if they are accepted into the program by May 1.

https://wilegion.org/walleca

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:

• Hope Fridge Food Resources
• 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!

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