Daily Announcements

Today is March 14, 2025
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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Important Dates
Happening This Week:
Mar. 14: Fox Night at the Herd
Media Center Closed March 11-14
Mar. 18: A Night of Music
Mar. 21: No School- Quarter End
Mar. 24-28: Spring Break
Quiet In The Halls This Week!
Just a reminder for all students to be silent in the hallways this week due to testing! Also a reminder that there will not be bells or announcements after the Pledge of Allegiance until we get notice that testing has been completed for the day! And finally, the library will be closed for the remainder of the week as Sara will not be in, so please do not go down to print or visit unless you are accompanied by a teacher. Thanks!
Dress Code Reminders!
As the weather starts to warm, it is a great time to remind you of the school district dress policy!
Prohibited clothing includes:
- Items with inappropriate exposure due to hems, waistlines, necklines, holes, or tears.
- Midriffs, hips, cleavage, buttocks, upper thighs, and undergarments must remain covered at all times, even during movement.
- Specifically, strapless shirts/dresses, short skirts/shorts, transparent clothing, and cut-off t-shirts with exposed sides are not allowed.
- Clothing promoting alcohol, drugs, weapons, offensive language, or gang symbols is prohibited, as are items with obscene or sexually suggestive content.
- Hats, hoods, sunglasses, non-jewelry chains, and certain accessories like backpacks, purses, or blankets are also restricted without permission.
- Jackets, coats, and outdoor gear are not allowed in class. Please review these guidelines in advance—violations will require a change of attire.
Fill Out A Fox Friday Form TODAY!
Fox Friday nomination forms and the collection box can be found in the MS/HS Media Center. Take a moment to nominate students and staff who exemplify the qualities of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive! You can also recognize staff members who have made meaningful connections, serve as great role models, or advocate for students. We are seeking individuals who truly deserve to be acknowledged for embodying the Fox Four values!
Shush Shamrocks
Guys! It's YOUR turn! Pick up your Shush Shamrocks in the COMMONS before school on Monday, March 17...if a girl catches you talking to her, she can "claim your clover"! See how long you can keep quiet around the ladies. Ladies, if you think you have the most shamrocks, head on down to the office during Fox Time to see if you win a prize!
Miss Rural Winnebago (MRW)
Each year, Winnebago County selects a female ambassador to represent its rural community. We are now crowning our 57th Miss Rural Winnebago and invite young women across the county to apply!
This opportunity is open to females ages 13-17 who live or attend school in Winnebago County, WI—no agricultural background required. The role involves attending local events, promoting rural life, and volunteering for a year of service.
Miss Rural Winnebago is not a pageant but a leadership opportunity, with selection based on a formal interview on June 7th. Applications for the 2025 MRW are due by May 31st. Learn more at www.missruralwinnebago.wixsite.com/mrwwi.
Monday, March 17- FFA Meeting/ Officer Applications DUE
Everyone is invited to come to the AG room on Monday night at 6:30 for March Madness and a Green Potluck! You do NOT need to be in FFA to attend! We hope to see you all there!
Wisconsin American Legion Americanism and Government Scholarship Test
Students are given the opportunity to receive recognition and scholarships by taking an online test comprised of 50 multiple-choice, true and false questions followed by an essay question of 300 words or less.
2025 Test Dates: March 3-14, 2025
The program is endorsed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and is open to any Wisconsin student in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Scholarships are:
- 10th Grade- 11 $250 Scholarships awarded
- 11th Grade- 11 $300 Scholarships awarded
- 12th Grade- 11 $750 Scholarships awarded
Click Here for the 2025 Test March 3-14, 2025
Link to Wisconsin American Legion scholarship page: https://wilegion.org/scholarships
A Night of Music is Coming!
A Night of Music is coming! Join us for an evening filled with great music and a delicious spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:00 PM in the PAC. Advance tickets are available in the OMS/OHS office for just $7 for adults and $5 for children under 13, while children under 3 are free. Tickets at the door will be $8 for adults and $6 for children. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event—we hope to see you there!
Heart Health Volleyball Tournament
Get your team and come join the fun on March 19th for the Heart Health Volleyball Tournament in the High School Den from 4:30-6:00pm! All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association! Concessions will be available!
UPDATE: Omro Youth Trap team
The Omro Youth Trap team is currently open to all 6th-12th grade youth from any community, with a registration fee of $60. Hunters' safety courses are scheduled for Omro youth interested in shooting trap. The final sign-up for trap and the team's first shooting night will be held on March 19, 2025, at Springbrook Sportsman Club in Omro from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The evening will start with a brief meeting from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., followed by shooting practice. The team also uses TeamReach for communication, and the code is OYTrap2025, which is the most effective way to stay updated. For further information, you can email Bethany Gerber at omroyouthtrap@gmail.com.
Please note: The Omro Youth Trap Team is not associated with the schools and is not considered a school sport.
A special thanks to Springbrook Sportsman Club for their support and guidance in getting this program up and running!
Spring Into Bike Safety!
As we welcome the warmer days of March, it's the perfect time to "spring into bike safety!" Ensure your bike is in top shape, wear your helmet, and always stay alert on the road. Let’s make this season a safe and enjoyable ride for everyone!
Share Your Success!!
We want to celebrate your achievements inside AND outside of school, be sure to share your successes with us! If you are in any activities sports or clubs beyond the school day, please let us know! You can email me at ndobb@omro.k12.wi.us with your information and a photo and I will add it to our daily announcements and weekly newsletter!!
Pre-Arranged Absence Forms Are In The Office
Do you plan to go on vacation? Remember to pick up a pre-arranged absence form from the office!
College visit? You MUST have a pre-arranged absence form and you MUST provide proof that you attended your tour, 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!
Have You Ordered Your Yearbook Yet?!
It's not too early to order your yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year!
Book Sales Link: http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A09376700
Grad Ads for seniors Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519
Fox Time With Griffen
“Fox Time with Griffin” will be offered again this year, every other week in the HS/MS Media Center.
These are the dates for Fox Time with Griffen!
March 31 Ransom
April 7 Johnson
April 21 Jentz
May 5 Morse
May 19 Johnson
THIS WEEK'S LUNCH MENU
Menu
Reimbursable Student Lunch: $3.10
Adult Lunch: $4.75
Friday, March 14:
Cheese Chompers w/ Dipping Sauce
or
Fish Sandwich
Buttered Noodles
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
SAND: Buffalo Chicken Wrap
ATTENDANCE
Attendance Matters and So Do YOU!!!
BIRTHDAYS
ATHLETICS
If you are in a SPORT, PLEASE READ!
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 and Activities
Monday, Mar. 17: BOY'S BASEBALL STARTS
Monday, Mar. 17: GIRL'S SOFTBALL STARTS
Tuesday, Mar 18: Track Invite @ Willmore Center, Ripon 4:00pm
Thursday, Mar. 20: Track Invite @ UWO 4:45pm
Monday, Mar. 24: GIRL'S SOCCER STARTS
Tuesday, Mar. 25: Varsity Softball vs Shiocton 4:30pm
Monday, Mar. 31: GOLF STARTS
Monday, Mar. 31: Varsity Softball @Berlin 4:45pm
See all rSchool Athletic Events here.
Baseball Meeting March 16: Attention Players and Parents
There is a Baseball meeting scheduled for players and their parents on Sunday, March 16 at 12:15 following open gym in the cafeteria. Please make plans to attend!
2025-2026 Dance Team Tryouts
The Omro High School Varsity Dance team will be hosting tryouts for the 25-26 dance season. Here is the link to our tryout packet. Only pages 7-10 are required to be turned in. All applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, April 25 at 5:00 pm. Failure to submit tryout packets in time will result in you being ineligible to try out for the 2025-2026 Omro Dance Team.
All questions can be sent to Coach Johnson at bjohn@omro.k12.wi.us
2025-2026 Dance Team Tryouts
Audition Day: Saturday, April 26, 2024
LIBRARY NEWS
March Library Newsletter
Happy March! Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, duck hunt, and more!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Want to Connect with the Guidance Counselor?
We have a new way to connect with Mrs. LaFleur. Please go to the Student Resource page and scroll to the bottom.
This will take you to my new request form. I am hoping this will be an easier way for everyone to get in touch with me.
Military/ College Visits
STUDENTS: When meeting with Recruiters, THEY need to set up appointments to meet with you THROUGH GUIDANCE and during your study hall. Please do not just set something up on your own as we do not allow recruiters free access to students without going through the proper procedure.
Upcoming Fox Time Visits:
T 3/18 Army National Guard
Th 3/20 US Navy
Th 3/20 Fox Valley Tech
Upcoming Lunch Visits:
Stop by at lunch today! Th 3/13 US Navy
M 3/31 US Marines
MARCH 20, 2025
A TO Z MACHINE
2701 E Winslow Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
Why You Should Be There:
- See how cutting-edge tech shapes the manufacturing world.
- Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our awesome facility.
- Find out about YA positions that can kickstart your career.
- Ask questions and connect with industry pros who’ve been where you
- are now!
YA Openings:
Not sure what you’re into? No problem!
Explore a variety of roles in manufacturing, engineering, and more.
Don’t Miss Out!
Spots are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone!
*NEW! Student Talent Track 2025
This event is designed to equip students with resume-building and employment skills while connecting them with local businesses offering entry-level job opportunities. Students can explore potential careers, apply on-site with assistance from HR professionals, and refine their personal sales pitches with actively hiring organizations. It’s an excellent opportunity for graduating seniors who are undecided about their post-graduation plans, as well as younger students interested in Youth Apprenticeships. To streamline the application process, students must have an up-to-date resume. If desired, we can arrange a pre-event workshop led by local HR professionals at your school to help students prepare!
Wisconsin Army Cadets
OPEN HOUSE: MARCH 16! 9:00am- 12:00 PM FREE EVENT!
Who is this program for? Youth ages 13-20 who like high adventure; are thinking about the military, but not sure what it would be like; want to develop self-confidence, leadership, teamwork and communication skills; or are just looking for something different and challenging.
What is the Wisconsin Army Cadets? The Wisconsin Army Cadets is a career exploration program for young men and women ages 13-20 years old. We currently have Cadets from various cities across the state of Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide military career exploration and leadership opportunities to motivated youth. We provide an opportunity for youth to get a feel for what it might be like to join the military without actually enlisting and to be a part of something bigger than themselves. We are not a disciplinary program for troubled youth. Upon joining the program, a Recruit is expected to attend monthly weekend drills. After completing a challenging Basic Cadet Training, a Recruit earns the title of Cadet, the right to wear the modified Army uniform, excel through the ranks, and hold leadership positions.
Approximately 30% of our Cadets have gone on to join the US Armed Forces. But even for those who do not have military career ambitions, this program helps youth mature into confident, responsible young adults.
Summer Opportunity
The Omro Pool is hiring!! Applications for Lifeguard are due March 14, and April 11 for Front Desk. You must be 15 years old for Lifeguard and have completion of your CPR/AED by May 10. For Front Desk you need to be 14 years old. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Omro City Hall by 4:30pm on the days specified.
Scholarship List
Seniors, here is the OHS 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.
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 January 30th!!
Financial Aid Help
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 9-6 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!
Inspire Wisconsin
This is a great program that connects students to career professionals who will inspire and expose them to new opportunities across the industry sectors. This includes job shadowing, college visits, and employment events. Please see schedule of events. For more information, go to inspirewi.com
School Board Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phone Reminders:
- You should NOT have your phones on you, on your desk or on your desk during class. You have 2 options: in your locker powered off, or in the wall pouches in the classroom; that's it.
- "Bell to Bell" means "Bell to Bell". Cellphones should not be picked up until you are leaving the classroom at the end of class.
- These expectations are NOT negotiable and are backed by the school board. Let's make sure we are following these expectations to avoid consequences that will follow, including but not limited to verbal warning, confiscation and detention/suspension.
CRISIS INFORMATION
Crisis Help is Just 3 Numbers Away
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.
988 Lifeline: 24/7-Call, Text or Chat
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
If you need to report a threat, please go HERE for more information!
JUST FOR FUN
Here's a little joke for you!
He was shocked!
Just Something To Think About...
2024-2025 Omro School District Calendar
THE SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND HERE.
OHS Goals
Reading - 80% or more of our students will meet, exceed, or significantly exceed expectations as evidenced by the spring STAR® Reading and/or the PreACT Secure assessments.
Math - 80% or more of our students will meet, exceed, or significantly exceed expectations as evidenced by the spring STAR® Math and/or the PreACT Secure assessments.
How will we work on this?
Fox Time academic supports
Methodize to prep for ACT and PreACT Secure 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