OHS Newsletter

Welcome to 2025!

We have got a lot of wonderful things going on!

• If you haven't caught any of our winter sport action, you have been missing out! See the athletic section for their upcoming events and come and watch some talented students.
• The end of 2nd quarter and first semester is Jan. 20th. Best wishes as students wrap up the semester.
• Please see the Kudos section for a new addition. We'd love to hear from you to help recognize our teachers and staff. Please submit your "Kudos and Gratitude" to help us shout out the great things that are happening.

Jan. 20: No Students, Teacher Workday- End of Quarter

Jan. 30: Oompa Chili Supper

Feb. 17: Teacher Inservice- No School

Mar. 12: ACT Juniors

Mar. 14: Fox Night at the Herd

Mar. 18: A Night of Music

Find the 24-25 School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Details of some of the calendar events can be seen in the following newsletter.

Join us in celebrating the teachers and staff members at Omro High School for what they do to help make sure our students are engaged, challenged and inspired every day! Let us know if you have any "Kudos or Gratitude" for any of our high school staff by filling out the form below to share your positive thoughts and thanks for a job well done. We will share this information with teachers and staff members throughout the year. Your "Kudos and Gratitude" might also appear in our newsletter or Superintendent's Good News.

Thank you for helping us share our story!

Each month, a senior is selected as the OHS Student of the Month based on their scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and involvement in co-curricular activities. The Student of the Month for January is Madelynn! Congratulations!

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

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

This week, students in Mrs. Morse's Culinary Arts class hosted a mock food truck as the capstone project for the course. The theme, "The Flying Fork," featured a variety of dishes created by the students, including a Croque Monsieur, a classic French sandwich made with two slices of bread (typically white or mild French bread) filled with ham and melted cheese, then grilled to a golden, crispy perfection and topped with a rich béchamel sauce. Other menu items included Greek gyros made with local gyro meat from Poppy Farms, an Egyptian fruit salad, and a Japanese soup. For dessert, there was a delicious chocolate brownie, and dine-in guests enjoyed complimentary chips and salsa. This event gave students the chance to hone not only their culinary skills but also their hospitality and customer service.

The high school wrestling team spent the day ringing bells at the Piggly Wiggly in Omro on December 23, 2024 for the Salvation Army. Thanks everyone for helping out with the Red Kettle Campaign and spreading a little holiday cheer!

Girls Basketball gets their 9th straight and a Holiday Tournament win as well as their 10th straight win against Winnebago Lutheran Academy ! Keep it Up, Lady Foxes!!

There is no better way to ring in the New Year than with a 74-43 win over the Green Lake/ Princeton Tigersharks last week and another win over the Mayville Cardinals 88-74 on Tuesday night! The boy's will take on Orioles in North Fond du Lac on Friday night!

Powerlifting has two more state qualifiers and the varsity girls placed 3rd at Winneconne! Congratulations Madelynn and Kay!

On January 2, the boy's bowling team had a dominating performance beating New London 9-0 while averaging 186 through the 9 games and 6 of the 9 games were 192 or better with a high game of 218. With the win the team improves their record to 4-2.

Top boys performers were:

Brent and Cade with 12 and 10 strikes respectively in their 18 frames

Brent, Cade and Alex, when combined with strikes and spares, all three had an 88% fill percentage.

Girls team struggled against New London losing 1-8. The girls struggled to make some important spares when needed. Averaging just 117 on the night with a high game of 148. The loss drops the girls record to 2-4

Leaders for the girls in strikes were Haley and Kendall each with 4.

Kendall also had 7 spares with Makenna chipping in 5 spares of her own.

On Tuesday, January 7, the bowling team swept Xavier. Boys won 5-4 after being tied 4-4 and won the deciding game 216 to 158 and averaged 189 on the day! And the girls team won 7-2, averaging 117 on the night and had high games of 130 & 139! Awesome job, Omro Bowlers!

Congratulations to the Omro High School Dance Team for earning 2nd place in Pom and 3rd place in Kick routines at the Freedom Dance Classic on Saturday, January 4th! Great job, Ladies! The team will be competing again in Kaukauna on Saturday, January 11th!

​With the colder weather here, it is important that students do NOT arrive to school before the doors open at 7:30am. Students are not allowed in the building prior to the doors being opened. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. They can always change once they arrive at school, but should have warmer clothes to and from school and to keep in their locker.

For our bus riders also, please make sure your child is dressed for the weather as bus emergencies can and do happen. It is best to always be prepared! Thank you!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 30, 2025 – it’s Chili Supper Night! From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, head over to the High School Commons for an all-you-can-eat meal featuring chili or macaroni and cheese, breadsticks, and a beverage. You can also pre-order chili and crackers for two by visiting this link for a pick up and go meal. Want something sweet? Pie will be available for an extra charge! Tickets are now available at all school offices – don’t miss out!

New! Marketing & Business Club at Omro High School!

We're excited to launch the Marketing & Business Club at Omro High School, offering students hands-on experience in marketing and business. This club allows students to apply classroom theory to real-world projects, supported by Mr. Goryl’s teaching.

What Makes This Club Unique?

• Hands-On Learning: Work on real projects and apply your skills.
• Real Clients: Collaborate with the School District of Omro on marketing plans.
• Integrated Skills: Learn how marketing and business work together.
• Open to All: No need for business courses—anyone interested is welcome!

Why Join?

• Develop strategies and plans
• Gain teamwork experience
• Boost creativity, communication, and problem-solving
• Build your résumé with real-world experience

How to Get Involved:
Meetings are happening now during Fox Time with Mr. Goryl and Jeff King. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram for updates. The future of business and marketing starts here!

Winterfest arrived a bit earlier than usual this year, but it was packed with fun and excitement! Students enjoyed a variety of Winterfest Games, including Tug of War, Lifesaver Pass, Balloon Snake, and the Ball Pit Race. In the end, the Seniors emerged victorious in the Winterfest Games!

The Winterfest Court included Freshmen Allyson and Evan, Sophomores Payton and Ralphie, Juniors Aaliyah and Deven, with Seniors Ally and Mason reigning as Winterfest King and Queen!

Family Literacy Night will be held at Omro Elementary School on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 from

5:30pm - 7:30pm.

There are lots of fun activities planned. Here is the line up of activities planned for the night:

• Book Swap - bring a gently used book to swap for a new gently used book
• Book Fair, Cotton Candy, and Kona Ice for purchase
• Free Books
• An appearance from the Freddy Fox
• Puppet Show
• Games
• Photo Ops
• Prizes
• Raffle
• Snacks
• Crafts
• VR Headsets

Omro Booster Club is holding its annual High Stakes Raffle. Help support those who in the past two years, have helped purchase new dance poms, new sideline chairs, basketball travel gear, track and field equipment, the digital trophy display, and much more!

Any students interested in participating in our upcoming Spring school play, can pick up a form in the office! This form has a unique access code through the SportsYou app that you need to sign up. Once everything is in place, practices will start at 4:00pm. More information will follow soon!

Possibly earn $100, $50, or $25 for writing and presenting an original speech.

The Oshkosh Noon Optimist Club is once again sponsoring a speech contest.

Speech Topic: "How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times"

Time Limit: Not under 4 minutes or over 5 minutes.

If interested, see Mrs. Miller to sign up and receive the official guidelines and application form.

Due Date: Must have speech written and given to Mrs. Miller by January 20.

Presentation Date: Wednesday, February 5.

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The Oshkosh Noon Optimist Club is once again sponsoring an essay contest.

You have a chance to earn $100, $50, or $25 for writing and presenting an original essay.

Essay Topic: "How Optimism Has Paved My Road To Success"

700 to 800 words in length

If interested, see Mrs. Miller to sign up and receive the official guidelines and application form.

Due Date: Must have your typed essay to Mrs. Miller by January 14.

Top three winners go to Oshkosh to read their essay and collect prize money Wednesday, February 5.

See Mrs. Miller to sign up and receive the official guidelines and application form.

Looking for that last minute holiday gift???

Tickets for the March 14, 2025 Omro Foxes Night at The Herd are on sale now.

Use this link to order or scan the QR code on the flyer below.

Grades 6-12-

Join us at the Springbrook Sportsman Club on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM!

We'll be available to answer your questions and share our goals for the next three years. You’ll also have the opportunity to sign up for Hunter Safety and/or the new Omro Youth Trap Team.

Please note, Hunter Safety is a requirement to participate in trap shooting.

Note: The Meet and Greet time may change depending on the Packers' playoff schedule.

For any questions, feel free to email us at omroyouthtrap@gmail.com.

Don’t miss out on ordering your yearbook! It’s the perfect way to capture memories and relive your school year for years to come. Don’t wait—order your yearbook today and secure your place in the memories of the year! Click HERE to order now!!

Here’s your chance to create a special tribute to your Senior in the yearbook! If you'd like to place an ad for your graduate, simply follow this link for more details!

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this January. There is a new guessing game, trivia contest, reading challenge, and more! January Library Newsletter

***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

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

*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS.

Mon., Jan. 13: Boy's JV2 Basketball vs Berlin 5:50pm

Mon., Jan. 13: Boy's JV Basketball vs Berlin 5:50pm

Mon., Jan. 13: Boy's Varsity Basketball vs Berlin 7:15pm

Tues., Jan. 14: Girl's JV2 Basketball vs Oconto Falls 5:50pm

Tues., Jan. 14: Girl's JV Basketball vs NFDL 5:50pm

Tues., Jan. 14: Girl's Varsity Basketball vs NFDL 7:00pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Bowling @ Neenah 4:00pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Boy's JV2 Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Boy's JV Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Boy's Varsity Basketball vs Laconia 7:00pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Wrestling @ NFDL 7:00pm

Fri., Jan. 17: Girl's JV2 Basketball vs Central Wisconsin Christian 5:50pm

Fri., Jan. 17: Girl's JV Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Fri., Jan. 17: Girl's Varsity Basketball vs Laconia 7:00pm

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

• Meet Our New Counselor
• Metalworking Opportunity
• Career Readiness Corner
• Upcoming Military/ College Visits
• Youth Apprenticeship Info
• Scholarship Listing for Seniors

Hello Omro High School Families!

My name is Heather LaFleur and I am the new School Counselor here at Omro High School. I am super excited to be here! A little bit about me and my family. My husband's name is Josh and we will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary in 2025. We have a daughter named Megan and she is 22 years old and she graduated from UW Green Bay last year. She is interested in Counseling as well, but she is taking a little break and will head back to school next Fall for her Master’s. We have a son named Sam and he is 19 years old. He is still undecided on what he wants to be when he grows up, so he is working full time and saving all of his money for school in the future. We have a Golden Retriever named Phoebe and she is 1.5 years old. She is the sweetest girl and we all love her so much. We love to spend time together as a family and travel and just hang out with each other.

I am really looking forward to meeting all of you! Have a safe and happy holiday season!

This is an exciting opportunity to explore career pathways in sheet metal and metalworking!

When: Wednesday, January 29, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: SMART Local 18 Facility, 1981 American Dr., Neenah

What’s in it for parents, and students?

• Meet students in pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.

• Discover Youth Apprenticeship (YA) positions.

• Try hands-on activities used by industry pros.

• Get answers to all your questions from industry experts.

Register now to secure your spot!

Parents of students interested in the trades are highly encouraged to attend—parents at similar events found it invaluable for asking questions and exploring options.

Seniors, here is the Scholarship Listing you can use to apply for scholarships. This list is updated frequently and can also be found in the Guidance Office and in the hallway, just across from the Guidance Office.

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

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:

• 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

See this link for information and opportunities.

• NEW! November Public Health Happenings - November 2024
• 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