Important Dates
April 5, 2024- Trivia Night, 7:00pm in the Commons
April 11, 2024- District Art Walk 5:00-7:00pm @ OES
April 17, 2024- Academic Awards Night, 6:00pm
April 24, 2024- State Solo & Ensemble Competition
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 OHS Students!
Here is your chance to have your artwork displayed as the cover of next year’s student planner/passbook. Here are the guidelines:
Cover must be an original piece; no copyrighted images can be used or reproduced.
Artwork must be submitted digitally as a high-resolution PDF with a minimum of 300 dpi and be an 8”x5” size
Make sure the artwork is in good lighting to present a clear image of your work and consider the background.
Maximum of 5 submissions per person.
All submitted artwork is subject for use/reproduction by Omro High School.
Submit your entry on or before April 17th for consideration. Email your submission to Mrs. Cady.
Time is Running Out!
Have you ordered your yearbook yet? Time is running out! Click this link to order now!
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.
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.
April:
Fox Time (please sign up in Edficiency)
TODAY! April 2nd, UW Stout
April 4th, Ripon College
April 11th, US Navy
April 18th, US Marines
April 23rd, Fox Valley Technical College
Lunch visits:
April 10th - US Army
April 18th, US Navy
Volunteer Tutoring Opportunity
If you are looking for some extra volunteer hours before the end of the school year, consider tutoring a 7th grade boy in math for an hour after school on Wednesdays. If interested, please contact Ms. Williams (rwill@omro.k12.wi.us) in the guidance office.
Volunteer Opportunity
If you are looking for volunteer experience or interested in a career in the medical field, consider volunteering at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. Volunteer positions include ER Reception or Gift Shop. Volunteers should be at least 15 years old and willing to volunteer 4 hours per week for at least 6 months. Apply now Contact Ms. Williams in the guidance office for more details
Summer Tutoring Opportunity
If you are looking for some volunteer hours and an opportunity to tutor a 4th grade girl in spelling, math, handwriting and reading, please contact Ms. Williams (rwill@omro.k12.wi.us) for more details. The tutoring sessions are scheduled for 2 days a week (from 9 - 10 a.m.) for the months of July and August.
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.
Famous April Fool's Day Pranks
Some media outlets and fast-food chains have gone all out to weave elaborate April Fools’ Day hoaxes. Here are a few that might make you laugh:
- In 1957, the BBC perpetrated the “Spaghetti Tree Hoax,” during which the U.K. network broadcast images of Swiss women casually “picking” spaghetti from trees and bushes during their annual harvest.
- In 1996, Taco Bell declared they’d bought Philadelphia’s iconic Liberty Bell and had grand plans to rebrand it as the Taco Liberty Bell.
- In 1998, Burger King decided to toy with reality. They unleashed an ad for the “Left-Handed Whopper,” and guess what? Confused customers flooded in, actually asking for this imaginary sandwich. Changes made to their usual "right handed Whopper" included: sandwich rotated 180 degrees for maximum taste and better grip on bun , bottom bun realigned to accommodate shift in weight, and sesame seeds strategically place to minimize loss, favoring left hand dominant eating technique!