Daily Announcements

US National Guard will be here during Lunch

• 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.
• If you are late, you need to sign in at the office and get a pass before going to class.

Attendance Occurrences

Students are allowed 10 attendance occurrences per school year.

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)

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

10/21- FT Advisory: ACT Prep/ Senior Meeting w/Jostens

10/21-10/24: FFA Convention

10/25-10/30: Book Fair

10/28- FT Advisory: XELLO

10/29- STEAM Night OMS/OHS

10/30- Cap and Gown Ordering during both lunches

11/2- End of Quarter 1, No Students

11/3- Career Fair

11/4- FT Advisory: SOS

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 October is Kay! Congratulations, Kay on this incredible achievement!

The official 2026 theme for National Hispanic Heritage Month is “Unidos, Somos Más” (translating to "Together, We Are More").

The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers selected the theme to emphasize unity, collective strength, and shared values. It highlights the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities while calling for mutual support and community empowerment.

Notable Hispanic Figure in history:
Ellen Ochoa is a Mexican-American scientist, engineer, and former NASA astronaut. Born in 1958 in Los Angeles, California, she became the first Latina to travel into space when she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1993. Ochoa completed four space missions and spent nearly 1,000 hours in space. She later became the first Hispanic woman and second woman to serve as director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Ochoa has received numerous awards for her achievements and continues to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

October 18-24th is considered National Teen Driver Safety Week. This is a campaign led by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to raise awareness about teen driver crashes, inexperience, and safe driving habits.

Last week sophomores attended F.O.C.U.S. (what it stands for) at the Appleton PAC

MORE about what our students experienced from Kathy, Dani, or Crystal.

Did you know that teen drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash than any other age group? Everyone should do their part in keeping our roads safe by buckling up every time.

Shopping Day With Kids is just around the corner!

This is an event where high school students are matched up with elementary students to take them shopping, wrap presents, share a meal, and maybe even see Santa. Some students are also needed to help set up food and the wrapping materials for all of the classroom students.

This year, the event will be held Saturday, December 4 at OES. See Ms. Jentz or Mrs. Miller for a form. You must have two teacher signatures and the form must be turned in by Nov. 2.

Application forms in Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Jentz's classrooms.

Friday, October 30 during Fox Time we will be having a Halloween Dress Up contest! Costume Categories include: Best Handmade DIY, Best Group, Most Creative, Scariest, and Best Duo!

REMEMBER:

School appropriate dress IS REQUIRED

No full face paint

Hats are allowed ONLY DURING FOX TIME

No backpacks, real or fake weapons or face masks allowed

Seniors! Remember to send in your headshots for the yearbook! You can use the QR code below to share your photo with Jostens!

This year's science, technology, engineering, art and math family night, or S.T.E.A.M. will be hosted by Omro Middle School on Thursday, October 29 from 4:30-6:30pm. These activities are geared for 4K through 8th grade students and their families! Come out and join us for a fun night of activities and treats!

SADD is once again sponsoring the Fall SADD Olympics! This is a fun, interactive, wellness activity to kick off October! Students are asked to complete random acts of kindness, fun activities with and for other people. The proof will come in the form of pictures on their phones or from a quick video.

Those interested, see the link below, or Mrs. Miller for the form with all of the challenges or to join our Google Classroom. Everyone is welcome...you don't have to be in SADD to join the fun!

Let the fun (and games) begin!

SADD Olympics

On October 28, the Omro High School Class of 2030 will be hosting a fundraiser at Red Robin in Oshkosh! Show this flyer or simply mention the fundraiser to your server to have your sales counted! We look forward to seeing you there to help support the freshman class!!

The next SADD meeting will be held on Thursday, October 29 during Fox Time in Mrs. Miller's room. We hope to see you there!!

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

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!

Fox Fridays Are BACK!! Fill Out A Nomination 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!!!

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, October 20: Boys Soccer vs Kewanee

Home games in BOLD.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

OMS/OHS Scholastic Book Fair will be the week of October 26th - 30th, 2026. Homepage Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool

Family STEAM Night will be on Thursday, Oct. 29th. The Book Fair will be open late at the Middle and High School Book Fair until 6:30pm. (Or whenever STEAM Night ends)

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the library this October! We have a new candy guessing game, scary story contest, trivia and more!

October Library Newsletter

*Breakfast Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$1.90/day

Adults...................$2.55/day

*Hot Lunch Prices

Grades 6 – 12........$3.45/day

Adults....................$5.00/day

ENTREE CHOICES

Monday Entree and Sandwiches

Hot Ham & Cheese Bagel

Max Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza

Chicken Patty Sandwich

Ham & Cheese Sub

Turkey & Cheese Sub

Tuesday Entree and SandwichesMandarin Orange Chicken Jr.

French Bread Cheese Pizza

Brat on a Bun

Ham & Cheese Sub

Turkey & Cheese Sub

Wednesday Entree and Sandwiches

Pulled Pork Sandwich

4x6 Pepperoni Smart Pizza

Hamburger on Bun

Ham & Cheese Sub

Turkey & Cheese Sub

Thursday Entree and Sandwiches

Penne Pasta with Italian Meat Sauce

Homemade Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Chicken Patty Sandwich

Ham & Cheese Sub

Turkey & Cheese Sub

Friday Entree and Sandwiches

Chili with Beans

Bosco Sticks

Cheeseburger on Bun

Strawberry & Vanilla Yogurt Parfait with Granola

Ham & Cheese Sub

Turkey & Cheese Sub

Click HERE for this week's complete menu!

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!

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.

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.

Lunch Visits

M 10/19 US National Guard

W 10/28 US Army

Fox Times

M 10/19 UW Stevens Point

T 10/27 UW La Crosse

T 10/27 Fox Valley Technical College

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...

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)

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/

Reading and Math - Increase the number of students on target in reading and Math for the Spring PreACT Secure and meeting the 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

• In all classes, Increased use of academic vocabulary, writing opportunities, and higher order thinking and reasoning

• Increase use of proper writing conventions

• Increase student attendance

• Engage our students, staff, and families

• DEAR time available through Fox Time and during classes

• Providing a safe and healthy environment