Daily Announcements
Today is June 5, 2024
Today Is...
National Veggie Burger Day
National Gingerbread Day
Global Running Day
Hot Air Balloon Day
National Sausage Roll Day
World Environment Day
Wednesday, June 5
Bag lunch day
Ham, turkey and cheese sandwich
Whole grain chips
Fruit choice
Juice box
Treat
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Important Dates
June 5, 2024- Student Last Day~ This will be a shortened day. Students are to report to the PAC at 7:45am and then to your Fox Time areas: Freshmen- Cafeteria, Sophomores- Commons, and Juniors- the Den.
Attention HS students:
Our Omro 4k program is looking for high school volunteers to help with summer school. Summer school takes place from June 10 - June 28 from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Please email Alesha Neitzke aneit@omro.k12.wi.us to sign up (and for questions).
VEX Robotics is returning to OHS in the fall of 2024!
If you are interested in engineering, robotics and teamwork, then VEX is for you! Please fill out this survey and see Mrs. Whitney if you have any questions. You do not need to have any previous experience with VEX Robotics to participate. Go Foxes!
No Driver's Ed Classroom Will be Available This Summer
Unfortunately, due to insufficient interest, Cruisin' Safely will not be able to provide the Driver's Ed course at Omro High School this summer.
Winnebago County Fair- Endless Adventures, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
If you're interested in participating please contact exhibitorexperience@gmail.com!
Ripon Area Community Theater Holding Auditions...2024 Summer Musical: The Wizard of Oz
The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) will be holding open
auditions for its summer musical production of, “The Wizard of Oz,” June 14th- 17th at the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St., in Ripon.
~Auditions are open to ages 8-Adult.
~Performances are August 16th-18th at the Ripon High School.
~Children's Auditions are Fri. June 14th from 4:30-7:30 pm, and Sat. June 15th 2-5 pm.
~Adult Auditions are Sun. June 16th & Mon. June 17th 6-9 pm.
Questions about the musical can be sent to: riponareacommunitytheatre@gmail.com. The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis.
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.
OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Jobs Listing
Please click on the following links for more job listings for 9-11 grade and Seniors!! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Williams.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance Matters and So Do YOU!!!
"The more you attend, the more you'll learn. The more you learn, the more you'll grow."
ATHLETICS
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.
SUMMER IS OUR TIME TO #PREPFORGLORY!
We are excited to have dedicated coaches and teachers who want to continue to work with our student-athletes to help our athletes grow and achieve greatness. A brief summary of each category:
Contact Days: Summer practices lead by the coaching staff. The WIAA allows five contact days from the finish of school to July 31st. Open to students incoming grades 9-12. (NOTE: Dance & Cheer are not WIAA sports)
Open Gyms: Coach-supervised, but student-led training sessions. Open to all students incoming grades 7-12.
Weight Room: Open to all students incoming grades 7-12.
Schedules are subject to change for the most up-to-date information visit our schedule.
To achieve greatness then we must #PrepForGlory! This takes dedication from our athletes and families.
FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION FAQs
When can I register my child for fall sports?
Registration for fall sports will open on July 15th.
Where do I register my child for athletics/activities?
You register your child at https://omro-ar.rschooltoday.com/
Is my child's physical still good?
Physicals are good for two school years. Any physical, given on April 1st, 2023 or more recently will be good for the 2024-2025 school year.
Do I need to register my child for middle school sports or activities?
Yes! Please make sure to select the middle school forms.
Do I need to register my child only if he/she plays sports?
NO! All students participating in any activity or sport sponsored by the school must participate. There are separate forms for athletics and activities.
When will the fall sports meeting be held?
The fall sports meeting for both middle school and high school will be held on July 31st at 6 PM in The Den.
Who should I contact if I have problems registering or questions?
Please contact Omro Athletic Director, Jon Tomaszewski.
Basketball and Volleyball Summer Camps Available
Soccer Opportunities
Are you interested in playing soccer? There are soccer opportunities at Ripon College this summer!
Ripon College Women's Soccer ID Camp
Summer Pick Up Soccer at Ripon College (Co-Ed opportunity)
FOX FRIDAY REMINDER
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!!!
BIRTHDAYS
Happy Summer Birthdays!!
CRISIS INFORMATION
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.
IF YOU NEED TO REPORT A THREAT, HERE'S HOW
Summer Is Not A Break From Learning!
All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer. Research spanning 100 years shows that students typically score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do on the same tests at the beginning of the summer
2023-2024 Omro School District Calendar
THE SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND HERE.