Daily Announcements

School Hours:

Doors open at 7:30am.

Classes start at 7:45 am and dismisses at 3:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students are dismissed at 2:00pm every Wednesday for early release.

Students must be in their classroom by 7:45am to avoid being tardy. If you are late, you need to sign in at the office and get a pass before going to class.

November 5: Fox Time: SOS

Fox Friday forms and the box to put them in are located in the MS/HS Media Center. Please take a moment to nominate students and staff you think deserve to be recognized for being safe, responsible, respectful and positive! You can also nominate staff you feel have made a positive connection, is a great role model or who stands up for students. Please fill out a form so we can celebrate our students and staff this week!!! PLEASE NOTE: We expect these to be sincere and genuine, not silly. We are looking for students and staff who are positive, safe, respectful and responsible...

Yearbooks are now on sale! If you are interested in purchasing a 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

If you need any tutoring or school help, please fill out the form below! NHS members are volunteering to tutor anyone who needs help. Once you fill out the form, we will contact you and connect you with a tutor.

Copy of Tutoring Sign-up Form

November FFA Meeting to be held in Mr. Hooks's room on November 10 at 6:30 pm. Join us and bring a friend and enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast!

Our next FBLA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13! We hope to see you there!

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.

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:

No events at this time.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Home Events in BOLD.

The first practice will be held on November 10 at 3:45 pm. Following practice on November 10, there will be a PARENT meeting in the MEDIA CENTER at 5:45pm. Be sure to scan the QR Code below to sign up!

Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening in the library. There are some fun activities you can take part in and helpful Library Tips & Reminders to look over.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the OMS/OHS Media Center November 10-14! Hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday 7:30am-3:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am-7:00pm and Wednesday 7:30am-2:15pm! Stay tuned for more details!

Sometime this week you will get a bookfair flyer. There are some great books coming to our bookfair in the Media Center November 10th-14th. Are you reading? Watch out! Mr. Levezow, Mrs. Cady, Mrs. Prado, or one of your teachers might give you a ticket! That’s right, if they catch you reading anytime between now and November 14th, you could get a ticket! Write your name and ELA teacher on it and store it carefully until next week. You can bring it to our Book Fair November 10th through the 14th and enter to receive a special prize!

Are you a Diary of a Wimpy Kid fan? The 20th book, Party Pooper, will be available. We will have copies for sale during our Bookfair in the Media Center. Come to the bookfair and get a copy next week! Don’t forget to bring a little extra change for tax. All purchases have a 5% tax included.

*Breakfast Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$1.75/day (reduced $0.30)

*Hot Lunch Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$3.20/day (reduced $0.40)

Monday:

Mandarin Orange Chicken Jr.

or

Pepperoni Stuffed Sandwich

Tuesday:

Beef Tacos

or

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Wednesday:

Pulled Pork Sandwich

or

Corn Dog

Thursday:

Chicken Tenders

or

Meatball Sub

Friday:

Cheese Pizza Mini Bagels

or

Italian Cheesy Pull-Aparts

Click HERE for this week's complete menu!

iTunes App Store

Google Play

The Wisconsin Labor History Society (WLHS) is sponsoring the Kenneth A. Germanson High School Essay Contest for the 2025–2026 school year, open to all Wisconsin students in grades 9–12.

Essay Topic:
“Unions are good for my family, my community, and my nation because...”

Essays should be approximately 750 words and must be submitted by February 15, 2026. Students are encouraged to interview union family members and use research materials available on the WLHS website. Entries will be judged on understanding, research, writing quality, and significance.

Submission Details:
Email essays as a Word or PDF file to info@wisconsinlaborhistory.org with the subject line “Essay Contest.” Each submission must include a cover sheet listing:

• Student’s name and contact information

• Grade level and school name

• Parent or family union affiliation (if applicable)

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $500

• 2nd Place: $300

• 3rd Place: $200

• Up to five Honorable Mentions: $100 each

*The Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors a Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest each year. Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783).

Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution,

who he or she was and the contribution that historic character made to

the founding of a new nation. Your figure must have been an actual person

– one who is well-known or an everyday man, woman, or child, who

supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.

Open to Grades 9-12 Length: Between 800-1,200 words.

Due December 15, 2025

* The Daughters of the American Revolution also sponsors a Video Contest. You have been invited to participate in a video creation of the same topic of selecting an actual figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773–1783) and showing how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution. Video length, no more than 3 minutes. See more details below. Video submissions require a Title Page. If you are interested in making and submitting a video, please stop in the office for the title page they would like you to complete!

Due December 15, 2025

If you would like to connect with our Guidance Counselor, please complete the request form. This will make it very easy to get in touch!

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.

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 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.

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

Lunch Visits

T 11/11 US Navy

Th 11/13 US Air Force

W 11/19 US Army

Fox Times

Th 11/13 UW Green Bay

M 11/17 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:

• Student Wellness Options
• Attendance Calls and Expectations
• How to Become A Game Worker
• FAFSA Help
• Student and Family Resources on District Website
• Driver's Ed
• Work Permits
• Athletic Attendance Policy for Appointments and Absences
• Athletic Passes

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.

Anyone in Wisconsin can call or text 988 or use the chat function via www.988lifeline.org to reach out and get the help they need. 988 is ready to provide support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis. People can also contact 988 if they are concerned about a loved one in crisis.

For More Information:

988 Handout

988 Handout (Español)

If you need to report a threat, please go HERE for more information!

Math - 70% or more in grades 9 & 10 will be on target or close to target using the Spring PreACT Secure and 60% or more of 11th grade will have met benchmark on the Spring ACT.

How will we work on this?

• Fox Time academic supports

• Methodize to prep for ACT and PreACT assessments

• Laude courses

• Increase student attendance

• Engage our students, staff, and families

• DEAR time available through Fox Time and during classes

• Providing a safe and healthy environment