OHS Newsletter

Good luck to our students in their competitions this weekend!

Football in Tomahawk tonight, Cross Country in Manitowoc Saturday, Equestrian in Madison this weekend, and Soccer in Appleton.

It is an exciting time to be a FOX!

October 28-November 1: FFA Natl. Convention

October 30: STEAM Night @ OMS 4:30-6:30pm

October 31: Josten's Graduation Cap and Gown Ordering @ both Lunches

November 2: End Daylight Savings Time- Turn your clocks back one hour!

November 3: Conference Math Meet (4:30 - 9pm), Winter Sports Banner Photos (See below for details)

November 13: Fall Sports Banquet 6-8pm

November 26-28: No School, Teacher Comp Day/Thanksgiving Break

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.

On Thursday 10/24 many of our Sources of Strength Peer Leaders attended training. We learned, we bonded, we laughed, and we are making our school (and the world!) a better place. Thank you to Mandi Dornfield for another amazing training!

Spanish Club recently spent a morning at the Latino Arts Community Center in Milwaukee, learning more about Día de Muertos--Day of the Dead. They explored Ofrendas (altars dedicated to people) for inspiration. Then they were able to create their own stamps. Afterward, they enjoyed a delicious meal at Botanas Restaurant.

Lady Foxes took the best of five (3-2) in a thriller on Tuesday night in the Den to advance to the regional semi-finals! Unfortunately, their season came to an end against Valley Christian School on Thursday. That does not mean to say these ladies did not have an incredible season and Omro is so proud of each one of them! Congratulations, Ladies!!

Congratulations to the Boys' Soccer team who, on a cold and windy Thursday night advanced to the regional finals! After a loss to the Truckers earlier in the season, they were able to come back last night to win 2-0! They will play at Xavier Saturday at 1 PM for the championship. Good luck!

Come cheer on the Omro Foxes Varsity Football team tonight at 7:00 PM as they take on Tomahawk at Hatchet Field! Let’s pack the stands and show our Foxes pride—good luck, Foxes, bring home the WIN!

WIAA Ticket Prices:

• Students / Adults: $6.00

• Children under age 6: $1.00

The Equestrian team will be heading to Madison to the Alliant Energy Center for The WIHA State Show in the New Holland Pavilions today. To qualify, individuals compete as a team in district shows during the season and the top teams from each division advance to the state championship.

Omro took the title of District 4, Division A Grand Champions in September, and will now come together as a team to compete in a variety of classes, such as English and Western horsemanship, equitation, and speed classes. Best of luck to the Omro Equestrian Team!

Good luck to the Omro Varsity Cross Country team as they travel to Manitowoc for their sectional meet on Saturday at Meadow Links Golf Course in Manitowoc! Top sectional qualifiers would advance to the State Cross Country meet on November 1st!

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!

This year's science, technology, engineering, art and math family night, or S.T.E.A.M. and Screams will be hosted by Omro Middle School on Thursday, October 30 from 4:30-6:30pm. These activities are geared for 4K through 8th grade students and their families! Come out and join us for a fun night of activities and treats!

Also, please take a look at the food truck menu....deliciousness provided by Tim's Full Belli Deli!

OHS Key Club will once again be Trick or Treating for Canned Goods. Items can also be dropped off at the OHS main office.

To help you stay informed about your student’s meal account balance, Food Service sends low-balance notifications through Skyward. These alerts notify you when your child’s balance falls below $15.00, giving you time to add funds before the account reaches zero.

Please note that families must turn on these notifications in Skyward to receive the emails.

To enable low-balance notifications:

1. Log in to your Skyward Family Access account.
   
   

2. Select My Account in the upper right corner.
   
   

3. At the bottom of the page under the Email Notifications, check whether you’d like to receive the notification on your wall, through email, or both.
   
   

We encourage all families to enable this feature to avoid unexpected meal charges or interruptions.

Thank you for helping us ensure every student has access to meals each day!

Saturday, November 22 from 10am to 5pm! This will be a perfect winter kickoff with the Omro Holiday Market hosted by Omro Dance and Boys' Basketball kicks off their season hosting a scrimmage!

Mrs. Whitney's Anatomy and Physiology classes are in need of deer heart donations for an upcoming unit. If you harvest a deer and would like to donate the heart please freeze it or put it on ice and bring it to Mrs. Whitney's room, 1805. Good luck & be safe during the upcoming hunting seasons.

Yearbooks are now on sale! If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, or a Graduation Ad for your graduate that will be included in this year's yearbook, please see the links below!

Sales Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09376700

Graduation Ad Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519

For Absences: To call your child in for school, please dial 920-303-2300 and press 1 for the attendance line. Please leave a message with your name, your child's name and reason for absence. If the absence is illness related, please note any symptoms in your message.

For students who are in extra curricular activities: Students must be in attendance for the entire school day in order to practice or compete in an event. Special circumstances may merit exception with prior approval from the Principal/Dean of Students, or designee. To see if the absence can be approved:

• Step 1 - Parent/Guardian notification to office (Mrs. Prado, Mrs. Stadler or Mrs. Dobberstein) at least 24 hours prior to absence)
• Step 2 - If absence is approved, Student picks up signed Excused Slip from office
• Step 3 - Student gives signed Excused Slip to coach/advisor to participate the day of the absence

Students are allowed 10 occurrences per school year. Medical and dental appointments can be considered a "no count" absence with a doctor's note provided and will not count toward the student's 10 days. Driving lessons, however, DO count as an occurrence as it is not something offered by the school district. If you have any questions regarding what does and does not count toward your child's days, please feel free to contact their school office for more information!

If an absence is deemed unexcused it will result in ineligibility for participation in extracurricular activities until the next full day of attendance.

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the library this October! Library Newsletter

We have a new candy guessing game, Scary Story contest and more!

Upcoming Events:

Friday, October 24: Equestrian Team State Championship @ Alliant Energy Center, Madison 10:00am

Friday, October 24: Varsity Football @Tomahawk High School 7:00pm

Saturday, October 25: Varsity Cross Country @ Meadow Links Golf Course, Manitowoc 11:00am

TICKET PRICES

WIAA events do not accept passes. Please check at ticket stand for price.

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.

Winter Senior Banner Photos- November 3rd at Rachel Van Den Houts Studio in Berlin. Please make sure to purchase your banner from her website before the picture day. Thank you!

-Girls Basketball 4:30 PM

-Dance/Cheer 4:45 PM

-Powerlifting 5:05 PM

-Bowling 5:15 PM

-Boys Basketball 5:30 PM

-Wrestling 5:45 PM

We have a new way to connect with Mrs. LaFleur. 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!

It’s time to apply to college and technical college!

August 1: Students may start submitting their UW System applications. Apply Now

ACT Registration $68/$93 (with writing)

December 13th: Deadline to register for the ACT November 7 Register Now

Methodize - use to prepare; FREE ACT prep for OHS students

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

FAFSA application opens October 1, 2025: Students may start submitting their FAFSA - an application to qualify for grants, loans and work study to help pay for college . Apply for the FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa We will have a FAFSA night on Nov. 19th from 6pm - 7pm in the commons.

Looking for a job that fits your busy school schedule? The YMCA is the perfect place to start! Whether you're interested in education, healthcare, fitness, or public service, working at the Y helps you build confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills that last a lifetime.

✅ Flexible hours that work around classes and extracurriculars
✅ Free YMCA membership for all staff
✅ All certification training provided — including CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding

💧 Join our team today and make a splash in your future!

Join us in exploring the trades, the difference between union and non-union and getting resources for follow up discussions (including parent's guide). This webinar invites parents, students, school counselors or anyone who wants to learn more about the construction trades as a career option! October 25 from 8-9am! Register today!

Click here to REGISTER!

We are excited to invite students and staff to the Women at Work Open House Showcase, presented by empowHER Wisconsin, celebrating women thriving in construction and other traditionally male-dominated trades.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

• Time: Open House 4–7 PM | Panel Presentation 5 PM

• Location: Local UA400 Plumbers & Steamfitters, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI 54130

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore career paths in the skilled trades, hear firsthand stories, and connect with mentors.

Please use the QR code on the attached letter for registration.

Lunch Visits

M 11/3 US Army

T 11/11 US Navy

Th 11/13 US Air Force

W 11/19 US Army

Fox Times

T 10/28 US Navy

Th 11/13 UW Green Bay

T 11/18 FVTC

T 11/25 US Navy

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:

• 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

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