OHS Newsletter

Parent Teacher Conferences will once again be offered by appointment slots on Thursday, March 7th from 3:30 - 7:00 pm after an overwhelming positive response to using appointments last fall for our parent teacher conferences. Please see parent information here on how to sign up for conferences.

We thank you for your continued partnership!

Each month a student in the senior class is chosen to be the OHS Student of the month. The student is selected based on scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and co-curricular activities. The February Student of the Month is Ryan Schoeni. Congratulations Ryan!

Congratulations, Karlee!

Congratulations go out to the following students and staff member for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners! Thank you for demonstrating characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!!

Mrs. Thon

The Omro High School Student Council hosted this year's Winterfest Spirit week, games and dance last week. Games included Tug o' War, Potato Run, Gummy Bear Find and Egg Toss. Students had a great time during the games, resulting in a win for the Senior class...and ultimately crowing Nate Piper and Livvie Sohn as King and Queen of the Winterfest Dance.

Additional court members included:

9th: Breanna Stellmacher and Dimitri Penza

10th: Charlee Linse and Dylan Thomas

11th: Laura DiMartino and Mason Gruss

Huge congratulations to the Omro High School Boy's Basketball team and their coaches as they made history this week as the first team to have an undefeated conference season ever! The boys finish their regular season with a record of 14-0! It was also Senior night for the boys. After the game, students celebrated by cutting down the net. Omro Pride is strong!!! We wish them all the best as they move into the playoffs!!! Go Foxes!!

Congratulations to this year's Powerlifting team for sending these TWELVE members to State! Way to go and Good Luck at State on March 2nd and 3rd in Madison!!

Great job Jocelyn, Madeline, Jayden, Chloe, Mason, Brook, Xavier, Madelynn, Keefer, Clara, Xavier and Jack!

Congratulations to Cade and AndyBoi, Wrestling State Qualifiers this year! The students were sent off with a Pep Rally on Wednesday and an official Omro Fire Department escort out of town!! Though neither placed at State, we all know what a tremendous accomplishment it is just to get there and we are all incredibly proud of Cade and AndyBoi!

With the win over the Little Chute Mustangs in the Den Tuesday night, the Lady Foxes move on to Regional Semi-finals. They will travel to Wrightstown Friday night to take on the Tigers. You can watch via live stream here!

District 8A High school bowling club held their year end awards ceremony last night and WOW did the Foxes come home with some impressive hardware!

The girls team, who won the Division 2 portion of the league with their district best, 12-2 season record and earning a trip to the State tournament next weekend, picked up their team trophy and individual ribbons. The girls will bowl their qualifying shift at State on Saturday morning at Ashwaubenon Lanes starting at 9am.

Senior Christopher Cieszynski finished the season with a 94% fill percentage which landed him in 1st place in the district. As a result of his accomplishment, Christopher earned 1st team All conference, a trip to State for the singles competition, he also earned a spot on the district All Star team representing District 8A and last but not least earned the prestigious “Boys Bowler of the year” for the district.

The Girl's team also came home with several individual awards as well. Airie Frost finished 3rd in the district, out of 70+ girl HS bowlers, with her fill percentage, earning 1st team all conference, a spot in the State singles competition and will also represent District 8A on the girls All Star team in the week following the State tournament. Senior Lillian Longworth was 7th place in the district, this accomplishment earned her a 2nd team All Conference and will be an alternate for the All Star team. Finally, Senior Destinee Anderson earned All conference honorable mention for her season results. Even our head coach Dan Frost was announced as the Head Coach for the girls All Star team for District 8A. Congratulations!!

Good luck at State next weekend!!

Congratulations to Cade, also known as Mr. Goryl, Jonah and Maya for being chosen as SUPERFAN of the Game!! Thanks for being such fun and supportive fans!!

Fans are selected on the following criteria:

• Dressing in Theme
• Leading Positive Cheers
• Showing Good Sportsmanship

Congratulations to the OHS Forensics Team for a job well done at the Subdistrict meet last Thursday at Oshkosh North. All 9 members/entries made it to the next level!

Meanwhile, the Conference meet is Monday, February 26 at North Fond du Lac!

Let's cheer on Leyna Hintzman, Ayla Nimmo, Brady Kiesow, Haley Birschbach, Kaia Matthies, Lexi Rilling, Tyler Rowlands, Katherine Kortbein, and Raina Krupinksi as they perform in the categories of Farrago, Solo Acting, Poetry, and Prose.

We are so proud of you, Team!

Mrs. Morse's Advanced Culinary Arts class had the opportunity to go to Fox Valley Technical College on Friday, February 16, to be a part of their Culinary Arts 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. They heard from an entrepreneur who opened up her own B's Bakery, two gentlemen who own and operate Breadsmith, and Ace Champion, a celebrity chef, who has his own TV program called "Cook Like a Champion."

Congratulations to Lexi Rilling for taking First Place at the County level of the American Legion Oratorical Contest! She earned quality speaking experience along with $300.

Lexi presented a 10 minute speech on the First Amendment rights related to the National Hockey League.

At this level and all remaining levels of this contest, Lexi will also have to present a 3 to 5 minute speech on one of four amendments that are drawn the day of the contest. Lexi will continue onto the District level competition next week at Post 70 in Oshkosh for a chance to earn $400.

Great job, Lexi and good luck next weekend!

NHS hosted their 3rd annual Toy Drive, in collaboration with the boys basketball team.

This year the toys, games, books, and money were donated to senior OHS student Faith Anderson's non profit organization, Room to Care.

Room to Care works to refurbish foster care visitation rooms around Winnebago County. Faith is working to expand to Outagamie County as well.

Thank you to all community members, students, staff, and basketball players who donated to this wonderful cause!!

The local scholarship applications will be due on Thursday, February 29th. Seniors who are selected for any of the local scholarships will be recognized at our Senior Scholarship Night on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6 p.m.

Questions? Please contact Rachel Williams, HS Counselor, at rwill@omro.k12.wi.us or (920) 303-2319.

HELP NEEDED!

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Omro is hosting the Flyway Conference solo/ensemble festival. We have over 500 performances taking place that day from students in each of our conference schools. To ensure the day is successful, we are in need of volunteers.

If you'd like to volunteer your time, please sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1KvqggSG15qKIn6QQ2Bzk.../edit...

If you'd like to donate a food item, please sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1fCNyRrECgYgyo55aEwry.../edit...

Thank you for considering!

We are so proud of our student athletes this season for all of their hard work and successes!! With these successes come playoff tournaments and playoff games. Under WIAA, No Passes or Student ID's are allowed for WIAA Tournament Events. All Students, Spectators will have to pay the following prices to attend WIAA Basketball Regional Events:

Regional Child/Student/Adult $6.00

Children under 6 $1.00

February is Heart Health Month; an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases. It serves as a reminder to prioritize heart-healthy lifestyles, learn about heart disease prevention, and support those affected by cardiovascular conditions.

One of the best ways to help keep your heart healthy is by choosing healthy foods. The foods you eat can have a big impact on protecting your heart. The Key Club has collected some recipes full of heart healthy ingredients!

The WIAA has partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods and will be offering 20% off purchases made from February 23-25. Please feel free to share the coupon with whoever may be planning on purchasing for upcoming spring sports.

We have been blessed with a donation of items from Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis Club as part of “Project Undercover”. This project started with the Oshkosh schools and this year the Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis dedicated $21,000 to provide undergarments and socks to those in need. Omro Schools were included in this donation this year as well. These items are available to ALL students and come in a variety of sizes and styles. If you are interested in your child receiving any of these items, please contact your child’s school counselor no later than March 1st with what they need and the size(s) and we will discreetly package up what your child needs for them to take.

Omro Middle School:

Carrie Sabel

csabe@omro.k12.wi.us

(920)303-2301, ext. 2207

Omro High School:

Rachel Williams

rwill@omro.k12.wi.us

(920) 303-2319

Learn about some fantastic careers for females in the plumbing, pipefitting, pipe fabrication, welding, and HVAC industries. Meet women that working in the industry and take a tour of the US 400 training facility. March 6th, 2024 - 4pm to 6:30pm. PDF flier Let then know you are coming: RSVP

Omro School District will be presenting an all schools musical, Wizard of Oz.

The show will take place in the Omro High School PAC on March 15th @ 7:00pm and March 16th @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Stay tuned for more information regarding tickets.

CESA 6 will be hosting a series of parent webinars on the following three 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

Attendance matters and SO DO YOU!! Missing just two days a MONTH can add up to losing an entire year of school by graduation. Be an Attendance H.E.R.O! Here Everyday, Ready, On time!!

Students MUST be CALLED IN EVERY DAY that they are absent, unless they have a pre-arranged absence form filled out. Please call the attendance line and leave a message so we are aware that your student will not be in school. If the absence is illness related, please also note any symptoms they are having. Appointments may also be left on the attendance line. Students who are active in sports must be called in 24 hours in advance to be able to participate in practice on the day of their appointments. Call (920) 303-2300. Thank you!

Have you ordered your yearbook? Preserve your high school memories with the purchase of a 2024 Omro High School yearbook today!

ORDER HERE!!

2024-2025 4K Enrollment is now open! If you are a resident within the School District of Omro boundaries, or plan to enroll in the School District of Omro, and have a child that is four years old on or before September 1, 2024, Omro 4K is for you!

Visit https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/o/hbpes/page/enrollment, and select "Enrollment for 4k" under the heading Enrollment for Next School Year (2024-2025). Questions should be shared with Kelly Kozlosky, 4K Program Coordinator, at kkozl@omro.k12.wi.us.

Notice of Annual Three-Year-Old Screening

The School District of Omro will be conducting a three-year-old developmental screening on Monday, February 26, 2024 at HB Patch Elementary from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children who will turn 3 years of age by September 1, 2024 and reside within the School District of Omro boundaries are eligible to be screened. The screening is offered annually to look at the areas of fine and gross motor skills, basic school readiness skills, speech sound production and communication. If a child is found to have significant delays after being further evaluated, programming such as the Early Childhood program or Speech and Language therapy may be recommended.

A parent can access the the work permit 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.

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!

SKYWARD/GOOGLE CLASSROOM

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

Check out the School District of Omro App. We have made some improvements recently as well to include our daily announcements, newsletters and lunch menus now right at your fingertips!

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Vi7WxT

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3LF4wC5

Just a reminder that our school store is available ALL YEAR LONG! The school store will be on the Omro School District webpage. When you order you can pay right on the website and orders are shipped directly to you. There is a shipping and handling fee of $8.95 for any order.

There is so much to choose from. Please take time and look at the store catalog.

https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/families/school-store.cfm

Happy Shopping!

Health Office Newsletter for January. Please Click HERE for important Current Illness information for our area!

Care Solace helps you find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. They're available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in our community. You can:

● Contact your child's 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 available at no cost to our students, families, and staff members. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information 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 in 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

Well Badger Resource Center is an information and referral (I&R) service for Wisconsin individuals and families. Information and referral services create and maintain databases of programs and services, and then make sure, through a variety of channels and outreach, that you and others in your community know about those services.
Well Badger is a one-stop connection to community, social, health, and government programs and resources — so you can find what you need, when you need it.

The Navigator is a free, confidential, online tool designed to help parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate mental and behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and young adults under the age of 21! Just answer a few questions about the child, and the Navigator provides a customized guide to connect the child with the resources and support they both need and deserve.

Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health Resource Navigator (Navigator)

"It’s difficult for us to think about our kids struggling — especially when we may be struggling ourselves. However, it’s important for us to know that we can make a difference." Click on this link for some helpful information about checking in with your child regarding their mental health from the Wisconsin DPI Student Services/Prevention and Wellness team and DPI ConnectEd.

An opportunity for teens to build skills and make positive connections that will assist them in overcoming adversities. Individuals will have the chance to learn coping skills, how to better understand their emotions and build healthy relationships. Emphasis will be put on empowerment of strengths and finding healthy supports in order to foster growth and change. Mondays from 4-7pm at 206 State St., Oshkosh. 920-232-3320

Click HERE for the flyer.

Collaborative Wellness offers in-school counseling services for all ages as well as in-clinic. For information click HERE.

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.

Please sign up in Edficiency if you are interested in learning more about what they have to offer you after high school.

Fox Time - (Please sign up in Edficiency)

February:

FVTC - February 29th

March:

UW Green Bay - March 5th

Marian University - March 7th

US Navy - March 7th

FVTC - March 19th

US Marines - March 21st

Lunch Visits:

March:

US Navy - March 20th

Xavier High School (Appleton) College Fair for Sophomores and Juniors

Tuesday, March 12th 6 - 8 p.m.

Chat with 70 college representatives and attend break out sessions on admissions and financial aid

Must register ahead of time to get a required barcode

See Ms. Williams in the guidance office for more details

For juniors and seniors who are interested in working in law enforcement or related field. WALLECA is a 5 day camp that offers physical fitness training, class room instruction and hands on experiences. The 2024 academy is scheduled for July 29- August 2, 2024 at the Wisconsin State Patrol Training Academy at Fort McCoy. The academy is totally FREE - cadets stay in the dorms at the academy and all meals and supplies are furnished.

If interested, apply at https://wilegion.org/walleca by March 31st. Please direct questions to Ms. Williams in the guidance office.

Join us for Spring Open House!
Tue., Feb. 27, 3-6 p.m. | Appleton Campus | Use Entrance 15

• Explore options for in-demand careers
• Tour the campus: get a first-hand look at high-tech labs & classrooms
• Talk with students & faculty
• Learn about dual credit, financial aid & scholarships
• Attend free info sessions: How to Pay for College & Early College Credits

Pay no application fee! Apply for admission at the Open House and we’ll waive the $30 application fee. High school seniors and older are eligible to apply. You must apply in person.

Omro Family Aquatic Center is looking for lifeguards for the 2024 Summer!

OFAC offers a flexible, fun, and supportive work environment!

Job Description: We are seeking a responsible and attentive lifeguard to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to ensure the safety of our guests while they enjoy our facilities. The lifeguard will be responsible for monitoring the pool area, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies. The candidate must be able to work well in a team environment and have excellent communication skills.

Job Requirements:

• 15 years old (16 to be a swim instructor)

• Lifeguard certification

Starting Wage: $13/hour

Application: Linked here

Due Friday, March 8th at 4:30 pm

If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at omropool@gmail.com

INSPIRE Career Exploration Sessions

Attention OHS students: Check out these Career Exploration Events provided in the Fox Valley area. Log into your INSPIRE account to learn more. If interested in attending an event, please contact Ms. Williams in the guidance office. She will help you register and take care of any required paperwork.

Please see this newsletter from FVTC Educational Support Services if you are a senior planning on attending FVTC and will be utilizing Educational Supports.

March 2, 2024- HS Band/Choir District Solo/Ensemble Festival @ Omro

March 7, 2024- High School Conferences

March 13, 2024- ACT Testing

March 15th, 2024- @ 7:00pm- Wizard of Oz-All District Musical Performance

March 16th, 2024- @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm- Wizard of Oz-All District Musical Performance

March 19, 2024- 6:30pm A Night of Music (PAC)

March 22, 2024- End of 3rd Quarter, No School for Students

March 25-29, 2024- Spring Break

April 1, 2024- No School (Snow Make-up Day)

Find the School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Find the HS/MS Lunch menu here.