Daily Announcements

School Hours:

Doors open at 7:30am.

Classes start at 7:45 am and dismisses at 3:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students are dismissed at 2:00pm every Wednesday for early release.

Students must be in their classroom by 7:45am to avoid being tardy. If you are late, you need to sign in at the office and get a pass before going to class.

“Every day you miss school is a missed chance to become a better version of yourself.”

...how many bones there are in an infant's body? Infants are born with approximately 300 bones, which is nearly 100 more than the 206 bones found in an adult skeleton. These extra "bones" are actually made of flexible cartilage and smaller, separate components that gradually fuse (grow together) and harden into solid bone during infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

• Skull: The skull is not a single fused piece but is composed of several, separate bony plates that allow the brain to grow rapidly.
• Kneecaps: Infants are born with, or develop early on, cartilaginous tissue instead of solid kneecaps (patellae), which do not fully harden until age 3–5.
• Fusion Process: As the skeleton matures, the number of distinct bony components decreases from around 300 (or 275-300 in many studies) to 206 by adulthodd.

2/11: Fox Advisory: XELLO

2/16: No School- Teacher Inservice

2/17: Forensics Subdistrict Meet Lomira

2/18: Fox Advisory: DEAR

2/23: Forensics Conference Meet St Lawrence Seminary HS

2/25: Fox Advisory: ACT Prep

3/4: Fox Advisory: SOS

3/11: ACT Exam Juniors ONLY (No school for 9th/10th/12th grades)

3/12: Omro Family Literacy Night 5:30-7:30pm

3/16-17: Wisconsin Forward Exam Sophomores

3/18: Fox Advisory: XELLO

4/1: Fox Advisory: ALiCE Drill

4/8: PreACT Secure 9th/10th grade (11th/12th will have a virtual learning day)

4/15: Sweet Jazz Night 6:00pm (OHS Cafeteria)

4/25: State Solo/Ensemble (UWO)

4/29: Spring HS/MS Band Concert (PAC)

SADD will be hosting a Health and Wellness Fair during both lunches February 17-20.

There will be activities, informative booths, demonstrations, trivia contests, interactive games, and many chances to win gift certificates and prizes.

Topics and activities for this year's fair include: trivia, triathlons, the best shoes to wear, impaired driving, coloring, Pictionary, and more.

By the end of the week, we hope students take "The Pledge" to obtain even better health and wellness by signing the poster with a goal to earn the chance of winning a Kwik Trip gift card.

So, students, after eating your lunch next week, take the time each day to get some sweet treats, learn something new, and earn a chance at great prizes.

Heart Health Facts

Racket sports, like tennis and pickleball, are linked to lower cardiac death risk.

Heart Healthy Recipe:

Fudge Brownies

NHS is hosting a half time heart toss at the February 13th during the girl's basketball game on Friday, February 13! Purchase a heart for $1, and listen for the announcement at half time to toss your heart onto the court. Land your heart on the Fox and win a prize! All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association!

This year we are doing a Pet Supplies Drive for the Oshkosh Area Humane Society! Items are listed on the flyer and can be dropped off at the February 20th Boy's Basketball or you can drop off in the HS Main Office!

February 9th-14th is National FBLA Week. Future Business Leaders of America is the world's largest, non-profit student business organization, with over 230,000 middle school, high school, and college members. It is important because it prepares students for careers through academic competitions, leadership development, networking, and workshops that build skills in finance, marketing, and management. Join us in celebrating our club by dressing up on February 9th-13th!

The next FBLA meeting will be held during Fox Time on February 12! Hope to see you there!

Omro Family Literacy Night will be held March 12, 2026 at Omro Elementary School from 5:30-7:30pm. The theme will be Click, Clack, Moo, Kids That Read! Stay tuned for more information to come!

Hello Omro Students,

My name is Sadie Pomplun and I am the Head Track and Field Coach. This

email is sent in advance but I’m looking at getting a count of who is interested

in competing in track for the 2026 season. I’m VERY excited for the start of the

season but I am hoping all winter sports/activities are going well for all of you.

TRACK TEAM MEETINGS TO BE HELD:

GIRLS - MARCH 5TH AT 3:30PM

BOYS - MARCH 6TH AT 3:30PM

If you are interested in joining track this year, please sign up on the attached

link or to my email sadie.huth@gmail.com by March 1st, so I can add you to my

email list and forward you any information regarding the season.

Track and Field Sign Up 2026

If you are interested in joining Baseball this spring, a sign up sheet will be available in the office! Be sure to stop down and add your name to the list at that time!

Ladies, if you are interesting in playing soccer this spring, the sign up sheet is in the office! Please stop down during passing time to put your name down!

Fox Time with Griffin will be held in the MS/HS Media Center during Fox Time every other Monday! Be sure to sign up!!

February 23- Jentz

March 9- Mrs. Morse

April 6- Ms. Jentz

April 20- Mrs. Morse

May 4- Ms. Jentz

May 18- Mrs. Morse

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!!! PLEASE NOTE: We expect these to be sincere and genuine, not silly. We are looking for students and staff who are positive, safe, respectful and responsible...

Time flies, but memories last forever! Make sure you have your yearbook to look back on all the best moments from this year. Order yours before it’s too late!

Sales Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09376700

Graduation Ad Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519

Athletics and Activities Attendance Policy (Condensed):
Students must attend the full school day to participate in practice or competition. To be eligible on a day with an absence:

• Step 1: A parent must notify the office 24 hours in advance. For emergency medical appointments, parents must call before 8:00 AM the day of the absence. A medical note is required upon arrival.

• Step 2: Student collects an excused slip from the office with the medical note.

• Step 3: Student gives the excused slip to their coach/advisor before participating.

A parent may call a student in for personal reasons as long as they arrive before 2nd hour and are within their 10 excused absences for the year. Unexcused absences mean no participation until the next full day. Final decisions rest with the Dean of Students or Principal.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 10: Girls Hockey vs University School of Milwaukee @ Blue Line Family Ice Center 5:15pm

Tuesday, February 10: Girls JV2 Basketball @ Living Word Lutheran 5:45pm

Tuesday, February 10: Girls JV Basketball @ Campbellsport Living Word Lutheran 5:45pm

Tuesday, February 10: Girls Varsity Basketball @ Campbellsport 7:15pm

Tuesday, February 10: Boys JV2 Basketball @ Campbellsport 5:45pm

Tuesday, February 10: Boys JV Basketball @ Campbellsport 7:15pm

Tuesday, February 10: Boys Varsity Basketball @ Campbellsport 5:50pm

Thursday, February 12: Girls JV2 Basketball @Central Wisconsin Christian 5:00pm

Thursday, February 12: Boys Hockey @ Wisconsin Rapids @7:00pm

Thursday, February 12: Boys JV2 Basketball vs Lomira 5:50pm

Thursday, February 12: Boys JV Basketball vs Lomira 5:50pm

Thursday, February 12: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Lomira 7:00pm

Friday, February 13: Girl's JV2 Basketball vs TBD 5:50pm

Friday, February 13: Girl's JV2 Basketball vs St Mary's Springs 5:50pm

Friday, February 13: Girl's Varsity Basketball vs St Mary's Springs 7:00pm

Saturday, February 14: Cheer Varsity Regionals @ Hartford Union HS 8:00am

Saturday, February 14: Wrestling Sectional vs Multiple Schools 9:30am

Tuesday, February 17: Boy's JV2 Basketball @ WLA 4:30pm

Tuesday, February 17: Boy's JV Basketball @ WLA 5:50pm

Tuesday, February 17: Boy's Varsity Basketball @ WLA 7:00pm

Tuesday, February 17: Girl's JV2 Basketball @ Tri-County 6:00pm

Tuesday, February 17: Girl's JV Basketball @ Ripon 5:45pm

Tuesday, February 17: Girl's Varsity Basketball @ Ripon 7:15pm

Thursday, February 19: Girl's JV2 Basketball vs WLA 5:50pm

Thursday, February 19: Girl's JV Basketball vs WLA 5:50pm

Thursday, February 19: Girl's Varsity Basketball vs WLA 7:00pm

Friday, February 20: Boy's JV2 Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Friday, February 20: Boy's JV Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Friday, February 20: Boy's Varsity Basketball vs Laconia 7:00pm

Upcoming Activities:

2/17: Forensics Subdistrict Meet Lomira

2/23: Forensics Conference Meet St Lawrence Seminary HS

3/19: District - Oshkosh North

4/17: State - UW Madison - Friday afternoon/evening

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

Home Events in BOLD.

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

February Library Newsletter

*Breakfast Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$1.75/day (reduced $0.30)

*Hot Lunch Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$3.20/day (reduced $0.40)

Monday:

Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

or

Bean & Cheese Burrito

Tuesday:

Cinnamon Glazed French Toast

or

Bacon Breakfast Burrito

Wednesday:

Boneless Chicken Wings

or

Fish Sandwich

Thursday:

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

or

Mini Corn Dogs

Friday:

Personal Pepperoni Pizza

or

Three Cheese Calzone

Click HERE for this week's complete menu!

The Wisconsin Labor History Society (WLHS) is sponsoring the Kenneth A. Germanson High School Essay Contest for the 2025–2026 school year, open to all Wisconsin students in grades 9–12.

Essay Topic:
“Unions are good for my family, my community, and my nation because...”

Essays should be approximately 750 words and must be submitted by February 15, 2026. Students are encouraged to interview union family members and use research materials available on the WLHS website. Entries will be judged on understanding, research, writing quality, and significance.

Submission Details:
Email essays as a Word or PDF file to info@wisconsinlaborhistory.org with the subject line “Essay Contest.” Each submission must include a cover sheet listing:

• Student’s name and contact information

• Grade level and school name

• Parent or family union affiliation (if applicable)

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $500

• 2nd Place: $300

• 3rd Place: $200

• Up to five Honorable Mentions: $100 each

If you would like to connect with our School Counselor, please complete the Request to Meet link. This will make it very easy to get in touch!

Fox Times:

T 2/24 FVTC

T 3/17 UW Oshkosh

1 in 5 teens in Wisconsin experience dating abuse. If you feel isolated, or controlled, if someone calls you names, makes you feel small or bad about yourself, threatens your or physically hurts you, please let tell someone you respect and trust, or be someone a friend can come to for support. You can also reach out to the Christine Ann Center at christineann.net or loveisrespect.org. Get to know the signs, educate yourself and protect yourself. You deserve to feel safe and respected!

Students, do you want a shot at a $416,000 college scholarship, with a 100% post-graduation employment, all while serving your country? Admissions officers from the U.S. Naval Academy are coming to Green Bay on February 16th at the Downtown Central Library at 6 pm. Open to the public, this forum will provide information and answer questions.

Come and learn how the Naval Academy produces America’s future Navy and Marine Corps leaders. Find out what it takes to compete for an appointment and how to maximize your chances of success. Attending a service academy opens countless future opportunities for a fully funded education, seeing the world, and building valuable leadership skills. #Wisconsin #highschoolsports #highschool #Navy #MarineCorps #NavalAcademy

Are you a current high school sophomore, junior or senior, and are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or related field? If so, the Wisconsin American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy (WALLECA) is a great opportunity for these students. WALLECA is a 5 day camp that offers physical fitness training, class room instruction and hands on experiences.

The 2026 academy is scheduled for July 6 - July 10, 2026 at the Wisconsin State Patrol Training Academy at Fort McCoy.

The academy is totally free to the cadets as we are funded by generous sponsors. The cadets stay in the dorms at the academy, all meals and supplies are furnished.

The graduation ceremony is held on the last day of the academy, friends and family can attend. The cadets receive a certificate of completion.

Some of the classes offered during the academy are: Ethics, Crash Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Tactical Response. Probation/Parole, Firearms Training, Confidence Team Building Exercises, Physical Fitness training, and many more.

The application process is now open until March 31 – see link below. The application must be printed out, completed to include all required signatures. It can be sent in the US mail or scanned and emailed to me at sheri@wilegion.org. Students that have any questions about the program can contact me directly. Applications will be reviewed in the month of April and all applicants will be notified if they are accepted into the program by May 1.

https://wilegion.org/walleca

Wisconsin Farmers Union, is hosting WFU Summer Camps at Kamp Kenwood on beautiful Lake Wissota near Chippewa Falls. These camps offer hands-on learning in agriculture, cooperatives, food systems, conservation, and civic engagement—all through the fun of traditional summer camp activities like swimming, canoeing, crafts, and campfires.

Camps are open to youth ages 8–17, with scholarships available to ensure cost is never a barrier. Pricing is very affordable, with all overnight camps priced under $200 for the session.

Registration is now open at:

https://www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/youth-camp.

STUDENTS: When meeting with Recruiters, THEY need to set up appointments to meet with you THROUGH GUIDANCE and they should be scheduled during your study hall. Please do not just set something up on your own with them as we do not allow recruiters free access to students without going through the proper procedure. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the office or guidance.

College visit?

In order for your College visits to be excused, you MUST do ALL of the following:

1. You must have a pre-arranged absence form completed and TURNED IN.

2. You must forward the email that you receive from the college or technical school confirming that you have been scheduled for a visit to Mrs. Stadler at cstad@omro.k12.wi.us.

3. You must provide proof you attended the visit, such as a photo in front of that school's sign, a note on school letterhead, a photo of your sign in, etc...

Please make sure you are following the correct procedure so that your absence is excused!

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:

• Student Wellness Options
• Attendance Calls and Expectations
• 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

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.

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.

For More Information:

988 Handout

988 Handout (Español)

If you need to report a threat, please go HERE for more information!

Reading - 70% or more in grades 9 & 10 will be on target or close to target using the Spring PreACT Secure and 60% or more of 11th grade will have met benchmark on the Spring ACT.

Math - 70% or more in grades 9 & 10 will be on target or close to target using the Spring PreACT Secure and 60% or more of 11th grade will have met benchmark on the Spring ACT.

How will we work on this?

• Fox Time academic supports

• Methodize to prep for ACT and PreACT assessments

• Laude courses

• Increase student attendance

• Engage our students, staff, and families

• DEAR time available through Fox Time and during classes

• Providing a safe and healthy environment