OHS Newsletter
455 Fox Trail, Omro, WI 54963 920-303-2300
On behalf of the entire staff at Omro High School, I want to extend our warmest wishes for a joyful and restful holiday season. We are grateful for your continued partnership and look forward to an exciting new year.
Happy Holidays!
Dec. 23-31: No School, Winter Break
Jan 1: No School, New Year's Day
Jan 2: Students Return
Jan.3: Winterfest Games
Jan. 4: Winterfest Dance, 8-11pm
Jan. 30: Oompa Chili Supper
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.
Congratulations Fox Friday Winners
Congratulations go out to the following students and staff member for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners, Jocelyn, Eli and Addi and our staff member, Mrs. Prado! Thank you for demonstrating the characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!!
Girl's Basketball Teams Continue Streak!
Friday the 13th turned out to be a good night for Girls' Basketball as they won their 4th straight game against the Campbellsport Cougars, 57-22! They won their FIFTH game in a row against the Mayville Cardinals on Tuesday! The Lady Foxes are on FIRE!!! Way to Go!
Photo Credit: Art Eichmann
Sources of Strength Giving Tree a Success!
The Sources of Strength Giving Tree donation drive was a success! Students collected much needed items for the Christine Ann center. They were able to choose an ornament off the tree and each item was worth points. As items came in, they were tallied by Fox time and the Fox Time with the most points won a breakfast put on by SOS!
Here are the FINAL NUMBERS:
Schumacher: 427
Douglas: 302
Turner: 76
King: 60
Ransom: 36
Hugo: 35
Jentz: 21
Whitney: 6
Morse: 4
Mr. Schumacher's Foxtime will be getting an SOS breakfast Wednesday 1/8. Honorable mention to Mr. Douglas's Foxtime for their fierce generosity two years in a row and Mr. Turner's freshmen for showing up the seniors.
A BIG thanks to the generosity rockstars at Omro High School who donated a truckload of critical items for the Christine Ann Center.
SOS would like to remind you that generosity and gratitude are a great way to feel connected and build community beyond the holiday season. Take care of yourself and others!
Mrs. Morse's Culinary Class Caters Holiday Event at Menominee Park Zoo
Mrs. Morse's Culinary Arts class was asked to help cater cupcakes for the "Beary-Foxy" Festive Holiday Event held at Menominee Park Zoo on Sunday, December 15. The class baked 12 dozen cupcakes and decorated them to represent the new additions joining the zoo- Mr. Reeves (black bear) and Mellie, Joey, and Apollo (3 feisty foxes). It was a great experience for the students and a nice opportunity to help give back to the community.
Biology Students Become Microscope Experts
Sophomores at OHS had fun learning how to use microscopes in the lab. They can make their own slides, stain specimens for viewing, and observe the behavior of living microorganisms. One student made a slide of the underside of a fern leaf and captured beautiful plant cells.
Snack Attack Trolley
Students in Mrs. Piper's class are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding their Life Skills/Vocational Skills class. They have received approval to launch their very own business, the "Snack Attack Trolley"! This initiative not only provides a fantastic learning opportunity for the students but also allows them to serve their school community.
Starting in December, they began taking the trolley around during 6th - 8th hours to sell snacks to staff. Staff can purchase a punch card for either $5 or $10. When orders are placed, they will come to your classroom to deliver your snacks and punch your card, making the process quick and efficient!
We look forward to continued success with this endeavor!
Geode Crushing
Cocoa and Coloring
Senior Advisors hosted the senior class during Fox Times to enjoy "Cocoa and Coloring". Students enjoyed hot cocoa and either colored holiday pictures or created 2025 Locker Spirits this past Tuesday and Thursday before the holiday break. A good bonding time for this year's seniors as they are shortly approaching their last semester at Omro High School.
Cold Weather Student Preparedness
​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!
Blood Drive- January 10, 2025 9:00am-2:00pm in the OHS Commons
Help save lives and donate blood! Each donation also helps Omro HS earn money towards the Red Cross Scholarship for seniors. For an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org
Blood Drive
Omro High School
Commons
455 Fox Trail
Friday, January 10, 2025
9:00am-2:00pm
*Donors must be 16 years or older.
Students, Are You Interested in Participating in the School Play?
Any students interested in participating in our upcoming Spring school play, please sign up in the office or follow the instructions below (they are the same)! There is a form with a unique access code! Once everything is in place, practices will start at 4:00pm. More information will follow soon!
Oshkosh Noon Optimist Sponsors Speech Contests
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.
School Board Elections
There are opportunities to become involved with the School District of Omro School Board. If you are interested in being a candidate on the April 2025 ballot, please file no later than 5:00 pm on January 7, 2025 in the District Office at 455 Fox Trail, Omro, or anytime prior on Monday-Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Fox Night at the Herd is Coming!
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.
Are You Interested in an Omro Youth Trap Team?
Grades 6-12
Come see us at Springbrook Sportsman Club on January 12th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.***
We will be able to answer questions and discuss our goals for the next three years.
You will also be able to sign up for Hunters Safety and/or the New Omro youth trap team.
Hunters safety is a requirement to shoot trap.
***Meet and Greet time is subject to change based on the packers play off games.
You can email questions to omroyouthtrap@gmail.com
Ads for Grads
Here is an opportunity for you to create a special spot in the yearbook just for your Senior! If you are interested in placing an Ad for your Grad, please go to this link for more information!
December Library News
Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening this month.
REMINDER: 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. 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.
Upcoming Athletic Events
*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS.
Fri. Dec. 20: JV2 Boys' Basketball @ Campbellsport 4:30pm
Fri. Dec. 20: JV Boys' Basketball @ Campbellsport 5:50pm
Fri. Dec. 20: Varsity Boys' Basketball @ Campbellsport 7:00pm
Fri. Dec. 20: JV Girls' Basketball vs Lourdes at 5:50pm
Fri. Dec. 20: Varsity Girls' Basketball vs Lourdes at 7:15pm
Fri. Dec. 20: Wrestling Quad @Wrightstown HS vs Multiple Schools 5:00pm
Dec. 23-Jan. 4:
Mon. Dec. 23: JV2 Girls' Basketball vs St. Ignatius - Chesterton 5:50pm PAC
Mon. Dec. 23: JV Girls' Basketball vs Ripon 5:50pm Den
Mon. Dec. 23: Varsity Girls' Basketball vs Ripon 7:15pm Den
Fri./Sat. Dec. 27-28: Wrestling Invite vs Multiple Schools @ UW-O 9:30am /9:00am
Fri./Sat. Dec. 27-28: Varsity Boys' Basketball Tournament vs Multiple Schools 12:30 pm
Fri./Sat. Dec. 27-28: Varsity Girls' Basketball Tournament vs Multiple Schools 2:00 pm
Jan. 2: Bowling vs New London 4:00pm @ Fox Lanes
Jan. 2: Wrestling vs Multiple Schools @ Winneconne 4:00pm
Jan. 3: Varsity Boy's Basketball vs Green Lake/ Princeton 7:15pm in the Den
Jan. 3: JV Boy's Basketball vs Green Lake/ Princeton 5:50pm in the Den
Jan. 3: Boy's JV2 Basketball vs St. Ignatius- Chesterton Academy 5:50pm in the PAC
Jan. 4: Powerlifting: HS Competition @ Winneconne High School 8:00am
Jan. 4: Dance Competition vs Freedom 9:00am
See all rSchool Athletic Events here.
Are You Interested in Being A Game Worker? See Below For More Information!
This year we are excited to announce that we are hosting and showcasing our athletes in a wide variety of tournaments, invitationals, and state tournament action. While we love allowing our athletes to show off their skills at our beautiful facilities, it does require a lot of event workers. Not only do you get to attend events you work for free, you get paid! Please consider becoming an event worker this year.
Youth Apprenticeship
Ready to jumpstart your career while still in high school? The Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program is your gateway to an exciting future! This 1 or 2-year elective for juniors and seniors blends classroom learning with hands-on, real-world experience in your dream career.
Scholarship Listing
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.
FAFSA Help Offered
Do you have questions about financial aid or need help completing the FAFSA? Fox Valley Technical College is available to help! The outreach is open to anyone in the communities (FVTC bound or not) who needs assistance. Along with the regional outreach, they also provide FAFSA sessions in person. These sessions are offered every Thursday when the college is open from 9am-6pm in person at our main Appleton campus or every Tuesday when we are open from 9-6 at our Riverside campus in Oshkosh. Please see the flyer attached for more information!
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 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