OHS Weekly Newsletter

Twenty-five years ago, our country experienced an unimaginable tragedy. Today, we remember the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, and honor the individuals who lost their lives, as well as the law enforcement officers and firefighters who responded during and after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.

While for our students, 9/11 is a historical event rather than a personal memory, many of us remember the horrors of that day and the impact of that day is forever with us.

Today, our school community takes a moment to remember September 11th and its place in our nation’s history. Today, we observed a moment of silence to honor and remember those affected by the events of that day.

9/16- Ribbon Cutting Celebration 4:30 OES Parking Lot

9/27- Homecoming Week Begins

10/2- Picture Retakes; Homecoming Game

10/3- Homecoming Dance

10/8- OHS Parent-Teacher Conferences

10/9- No Students / Teacher Inservice

10/21- Cap and Gown- Jostens

10/21- FAFSA Night 6-7pm in the commons

10/30- Cap and Gown Ordering (during both lunches)

Find the 26-27 School Calendar here.

Find the Arbiter sports schedule here.

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

Last week, the varsity football team took to their home field against North Fond du Lac in their first Flyway conference contest. The Foxes outscored the Orioles 38-7, despite a couple of in-game injuries. Keep it up, Foxes!

Photo Credit: Art Eichmann Photography

Students filled the student's section last Friday night to support their fellow Foxes! Friday night's theme was Pool Party and the students brought their best! Way to rock the stands!

Photo Credit: Art Eichmann Photography

The student section brought the energy last night, but there can only be one SUPERFAN. Congratulations to Jacob for earning the honor!

On Saturday September 5, Sophomore Audrey Thomson participated in High School Band Day at UWO with the Titan Thunder Marching Band as a Color Guard Member.

Students spent the morning rehearsing with the college band and instructors followed by a Game Day march to the stadium and a performance on the field at halftime!

A huge shout out to the students for making sure their sections are cleaned up after sporting events! We are so proud of you!

Thank you to our alumni and current students that helped out a Major Goolsby's at EAA Air Adventure which resulted in a donation to our athletic and activities program. Photo credit: Art Eichmann

If you'd like to share any kudos or gratitude for our high school staff, please use this form to submit your positive comments and help us celebrate their great work!

For your convenience, the office will be open for parents to drop items off or to pay fees and/ or lunch accounts from 7:30am-3:30pm on the days the school is open! For fees and lunch money, remember we can always take cash or check from your student as well as long as it is in an envelope marked with student name and what the money is for written on the outside.

Access Road - Buses only:

Students and Families should not use the access road between 7:25 - 7:45 am and 3:10 - 3:25pm. Our buses use this to drop off and pick up students. (If you are coming to an event after school hours, please utilize our parking lot and do not park along this access road.)

Student drop-off and pick-up before and after school is from Fox Trail in front of the school. Students should use the sidewalk to enter the new main entrance on the west side of the building. Please help us keep our students safe by not entering the parking lot. Students will then use the sidewalk to enter the new main entrance. See pictures below.

Student Drivers:

The access road behind the school will continue to be prohibited from use in the morning and after school. Please use the parking lot entrance and exit on Fox Trail to get in and out of the parking lot. You must drive slowly through the parking lot and stay within the driving lanes (do not cut across the lot). Do not rev your engines or squeal your tires.

Parents of Seniors-

Please stay tuned for more information on how to submit your senior portraits. We are waiting for updated links from Jostens, but as soon as we receive them, we will pass that information along to you. Typically, Senior photos are due the first Friday in November.

That's right! Yearbooks are on sale now!!

**New this year! You are now able to personalize your yearbook cover, and you can share your photos and tag your friends! Scan the QR code below to get started!

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 scan the QR code to begin!

Next week is Youth Night, and we are excited to add a new tradition for our future Fox stars. Our varsity players will be signing autographs on team photocards! Please see more information below, and thank you to our sponsor Rachel Van Den Hout Photography, for making this possible!

If you are looking for possible Driver's Education classes, including Behind the Wheel, these are companies that have let us know they are in our area:

• Cruisin' Safely at https://www.cruisinsafely.com/drivers-education
• Ries Driving School at https://riesdrivingschool.com/

*Please note, Omro does not have a Driver's Education program and any absences for lessons will count toward student attendance occurrences. Students MUST be called in order to be allowed to leave for lessons just as they would for any other absence. Driver's Ed schools do not communicate with OHS in regard to students and their lessons/ lesson times.

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.

Reporting an Absence

A parent or guardian must report all absences by 9:00am for them to be excused (including students 18+).

Report an absence by:

• 📞 Calling 920-303-2300 and pressing 1 for the attendance line, or
• ✉️ Emailing Mrs. Stadler at cstad@omro.k12.wi.us

Please include:

• Parent/guardian name
• Student's name
• Reason for the absence
• Illness symptoms (if applicable)

Attendance Occurrences

Students are allowed 10 attendance occurrences per school year. If a student misses any part of a school day, it is considered an occurrence.

Attendance letters will be sent out as a reminder to those students that have reached a total of 5, 7, and/or 10 occurrences. If you have any absences that are due to appointments, please take care of getting an excuse slip from the medical provider to get those absences excused.

What does NOT count toward the 10 occurrences:

• Medical appointments (with a doctor's note)
• Dental appointments (with a doctor's note)
• College Visits (2) *See the College Visits section for procedure!

What DOES count toward the 10 occurrences:

• Driving lessons
• Hair appointments
• Vacations (Prearranged Absence forms do not excuse these days)

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

**For Absences and Sports Eligibility, please see the Athletics section!

Join us for a Ribbon-Cutting Celebration as the Omro Area School District officially unveils exciting facility improvements across the District, including a new 4K addition at Omro Elementary School, a new concessions stand area, enhanced track and field facilities, classroom improvements, and newly enhanced secure entrances at Omro Middle and High School! Wednesday, September 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Omro Elementary School West Parking Lot. This celebration is free and open to all community members, families, and media—come celebrate these exciting investments in our schools and the future of our students!

There will be a meeting Wednesday October 21 from 6pm - 7pm in the Commons.

Mike Gawel from FVTC will be here to help you and your senior with the FAFSA application and he will be able to answer any questions as well. Please bring a computer with you to this meeting. Please sign up HERE if you will be attending hlafl@omro.k12.wi.us

Are you interested in participating in Martial Arts or would like to see what all the fuss is about? Fox Valley Martial Arts invites you to join them for affordable training in Omro for ages 7+! Beginners classes start Sept 15th at 6:00pm in the HB Patch Gymnasium!

foxvalleymartialarts@gmail.com

www.foxvalleymartialarts.org

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 Athletic Events:

Home Events in BOLD.

See all Arbiter Athletic Events here.

Please go to the Student Resource page and scroll to the bottom. This will take you to my new request form. Mrs. LaFleur is hoping this will be an easier way for everyone to get in touch with her.

Have you scheduled an upcoming 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, signed 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!

In order for students to meet with recruiters, the recruiter needs to set up appointments THROUGH GUIDANCE and they should be scheduled during 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.

September Lunch Visits -

M 9/21 US Marines

Th 9/24 National Guard

September Fox Time Visits -

T 9/15 Ripon

Th 9/17 UW Oshkosh

TH 9/24 Fox Valley Tech

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:

• Hope Fridge Food Resources
• Student Wellbeing Options
• My School Menus Mobile App
• Attendance Calls and Expectations
• How to Become A Game Worker
• Student and Family Resources on District Website
• Driver's Ed
• Work Permits
• Athletic Attendance Policy for Appointments and Absences
• Athletic Passes

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

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!

Your voice matters — and it's confidential. When you, a friend or the community needs help, you can make it happen. Speak up and speak out by reporting your concern. The Speak Up, Speak Out Resource Center will respond quickly and confidentially to make sure we get help to you or to someone who is hurting, struggling or in danger. https://speakup.widoj.gov/

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.

988 Handout (English)

988 Handout (Spanish)

See this LINK for information and opportunities:

• Student Wellbeing Options
• Health and Attendance Guidelines
• Counselor Contact Form
• 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