Important Dates
April 21, 2024- FFA Banquet
April 27, 2024- State Solo & Ensemble Competition @ UW-O
May 1, 2024- MS/HS Spring Band Concert, 6:30pm
May 4, 2024- Prom
May 8, 2024- MS/HS Spring Choir Concert, 6:30pm
May 15, 2024- Sweet Jazz Night, 6:00pm
May 22, 2024- Senior Scholarship Night, 6:00pm
May 27, 2024- Memorial Day-School Closed
May 29, 2024- Last Day-Seniors
June 2, 2024- Graduation Ceremony, 2:00 p.m.
June 5, 2024- Student Last Day
ATTENTION SENIORS!!
By now you should have received your permission form for your Senior class trip to the Kalahari in May. Just a reminder, if you have any outstanding fees, library items, overdue lunch accounts or any other obligations, you will NOT be able to attend unless they are paid in full by May 10, 2024. Additionally, if these are not paid by your last day of school, which is May 29, 2024, you will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PARENTS ARE AWARE that all fees and obligations must be taken care of by these times.
Green Bay Packers Art Project
Do you have a creative side or a love for the Green and Gold? Take part in this years Green Bay Packers Art Contest - Deadline is April 29, 2024
The winners from each age category (6-8, 9-12 and College/Tech Students) will receive some awesome prizes:
Three (3) grand prize winners will receive:
- One (1) $5,000 donation to the winner’s school art program.
- The winning artwork will be displayed at Lambeau Field throughout the 2024-2025 season.
- Three (3) tickets to a future home game at Lambeau Field with three (3) sideline passes for that game.
- One (1) $750 travel voucher.
- Three (3) vouchers to the Packers Hall of Fame.
- Three (3) vouchers for a Classic Lambeau Field Tour.
- One (1) $50 1919 Kitchen and Tap gift card.
- One (1) $150 Packers Pro Shop gift card.
Prom 2024!! Tickets Go On Sale, TODAY, Monday, April 15 in the Office!
This year's Junior Prom, "The Roaring 20's", will be held at the Best Western Waterfront Premier Hotel in Oshkosh on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00- 11:00pm. No Entry to the dance after 9:30 pm.
Tickets go on sale Monday, April 15, 2024! During the week of April 15- 26 will be $20 per person. Tickets sold after April 29- May 1 will be $25 per person. No tickets will be sold after that date and will not be sold at the door. Tickets will be sold in the office only.
If you plan to bring a guest, you must complete a Guest Dance Pass and they MUST be turned in by Wednesday, May 1. Please be sure to read the back side of the guest pass and follow the guidelines set forth by Omro High School.
ONHS Dress Closet Event
Oshkosh North High School will be hosting a Dress Closet event, offering a wonderful selection of free prom dresses, shoes, and jewelry for area high school students.
Here are the details:
- Dates and Times: April 19, and 26 (4:00PM-5:30PM) & April 12 (12:30PM-2:00PM)
- Closet Location: Oshkosh North High School, enter through door 7 and shop in the foyer.
April Library Newsletter
Happy April! Even though it feels like winter again, it is in fact Spring! 🌸🌻🌹
Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, a bookmark contest, and the winners from last month's reading challenge have been drawn!
Time is Running Out!
Have you ordered your yearbook yet? Time is running out! Click this link to order now!
Ad for Grads
Let your parents know!! The deadline to purchase a yearbook graduation ad for senior students is fast approaching, 5/1/2024. It’s easy to order, just click on this link, https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519. Order today!!
Just a reminder...
Work Permits Are Available ONLINE ONLY
The application is now live. A parent can access the 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.
In addition, we have reorganized our employment of minors web pages. The information you need is linked at the bottom of this page, including a guide to hazardous and prohibited work, the hours and times of day restrictions for minors, and links to the appropriate statutes and codes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.
Part Time Opportunity
Are you looking for a local part-time job? Omro Care Center is looking for a high school student (at least 16 years old) to work as a Dietary Aide for their weekday shift (4:30 - 7 p.m.) and optional weekend shift (7 a.m. - 2 p.m.). Pay is $14 per hour. If you are interested, please call Tammy, Dietary Manager, at 920-685-2755 #216 and then plan to stop by the Omro Care Center and pick up an application. For more information, contact Ms. Williams in the Guidance Office.
School District Summer Help
Are you looking for a summer job? Come work for us at the school!! Job duties are custodial, maintenance and grounds. Pay is $13.50/hr. up to 40 hours per week (flexible) starting June 10th (flexible on start date) through mid-August.
Must be at least 16 years old. Pick up an application in the office!
Miss Rural Winnebago
Each year in Winnebago County a female is selected as a year-long ambassador for “rural” Winnebago. This year we are crowning our 56th Miss Rural Winnebago and I would love your help and support in spreading this opportunity across the county!
This position is open to:
A person interested in attending local events to learn about and promote the “rural life” of Winnebago County.
Females ages 13-17 years.
Resides in or attends school in Winnebago County, WI.
No agricultural background or related experiences are required.
A person willing to volunteer a year of service as MRW.
Miss Rural Winnebago is not a pageant program, and the election process includes a formal interview with two judges on June 8th. The elected Miss will have the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills and professional connections that will go beyond her year of service. 2024 MRW applications are due May 31st.
To learn more about the program you can also visit www.missruralwinnebago.wixsite.com/mrwwi.
Upcoming College or Armed Forces Visits
Please sign up in Edficiency or stop by the table at lunch if you are interested in learning more about what they have to offer you after high school.
Fox Time (please sign up in Edficiency)
TODAY! April 18th, US Marines
April 23rd, Fox Valley Technical College
Lunch visits:
April 18th, US Navy
April 25th 5:30-6:15 pm.
CESA 6 will be hosting a series of parent webinars on the following dates to learn more about Inspire WI
- April 25th, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. - Inspire WI: Connecting your student to career experiences this summer Register HERE
EXTRACURRICULAR ATTENDANCE POLICY - PRACTICE & COMPETITION
***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. Dubinski, 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
If an absence is deemed unexcused it will result in ineligibility for participation in extracurricular activities until the next full day of attendance.
Who would YOU like to nominate for Fox Friday? Fill out a form TODAY!
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!!!
Care Solace- Every person deserves access to mental health care.
The School District of Omro continues to be committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment.
The care team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in our community. Students, families, and staff members may access Care Solace services in the following ways:
● Contact your 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 now available at no cost to our students and families. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information entered through the Care Solace tool 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 Care Solace connecting you to 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
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
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.
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere was the alert to the American colonial militia in April 1775 to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord.
The ride occurred on the night of April 18, 1775, immediately before the first engagements of the American Revolutionary War. In the preceding weeks, British Army activity indicated a planned crackdown on the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, then based in Concord. Paul Revere and William Dawes prepared the alert, which began when Robert Newman, sexton of Boston's Old North Church, used a lantern signal to alert colonists in Charlestown to the Army's advance by way of the Charles River. Revere and Dawes then rode to meet John Hancock and Samuel Adams in Lexington, ten miles distant, alerting up to 40 other riders along the way. Revere and Dawes then headed towards Concord with Samuel Prescott. The three were captured by British troops in Lincoln. Prescott and Dawes escaped but Revere was returned to Lexington and freed after questioning. By giving the Colonists advance warning of the British Army's actions, the ride played a crucial role in the Colonists' victory in the subsequent battles.
The ride has been commemorated in a range of cultural depictions, most notably Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1861 poem, "Paul Revere's Ride", which has shaped popular memory of the event, despite its factual inaccuracies.