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.

Consistent attendance builds essential habits for future careers!

...who are the only two non-presidents who appear on our currency?

Answer: Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin.

Alexander Hamilton ($10) and Benjamin Franklin ($100) are the only two non-presidents currently featured on the front of U.S. currency. Hamilton, the first Treasury Secretary, has been on the $10 bill since 1929, while founding father Benjamin Franklin graces the $100 bill, reflecting their crucial roles in shaping the nation's financial and political foundations.

Erick Knepple participated in the county level of the American Legion Oratorical Contest at Post 70 in Oshkosh, Saturday, February 14. Erick wrote an 8-10 minute speech about patriotism and also had to prepare 3-5 minute speeches on four of the Amendments and Articles to The Constitution. Erick took second place. He should be very proud of his hard work, memorization, and dedication to this event.

This week, during your lunches, the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) group will be hosting a Health and Wellness Fair. Check out the unique speakers and fun, interactive games and information on various health and wellness topics. Be sure to sign The Pledge and earn a chance to win Kwik Trip gift cards and other great prizes!

Mark your calendars for March 7th at 12:00pm for the Omro Dance Team's Season Finale performance! Come one, come all to support our dancers in the Den! It's "Pay What You Can at the Door"- and all proceeds will go to benefit the Omro Food Pantry. We hope to see you there!

Join Us Friday, March 6th for Omro Foxes Night with the Wisconsin Herd!

~Tickets Available NOW! Sign Up By 2/20 for Group Pricing starting at $14/ea!

~A Portion of the proceeds will be donated back!

~Watch the Omro HS Pep Band for Pre-game Entertainment!

~Open to ALL Ages and Families, Community Members, Teachers, and Staff!

~Doors open @ 6pm, 7pm Tip Off

Buy Tickets Here

Heart Health Facts

The earliest known case of heart disease was identified in the remains of a 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummy.

Evidence of atherosclerosis, or heart disease, was identified in several 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummies, notably Princess Ahmose-Meryet-Amon (circa 1580–1550 B.C.) and the dignitary Nebiri, who both exhibited arterial blockages. These findings show that heart disease is not merely a modern condition and was common among the ancient Egyptian elite.

Heart Healthy Recipe:

Don't feel like cooking? Well, you're in luck!! The Omro High School Key Club is hosting a fundraiser at Red Robin on Wednesday, February 25! Stop down and show your serve this flyer or order online and 20% of all food sales will go back to the Key Club! See you there!

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 game or you can drop off in the HS Main Office!

Wednesday, March 11 will be the Omro "Set on Heart Health" Volleyball Tournament from 4:30-6:00pm.

The entry fee to play is $5 per student and teams must consist of 4-6 members and players and MUST BE OHS STUDENT OR STAFF. Entry fee to watch is $5 per person or FREE with student ID. All funds raised will go to the American Heart Association. Concessions will be available! Join us for a fun night of volleyball for a great cause!

Did your Valentine’s Day feel like a rom-com… or the opening scene of a crime story?

This month’s display case is split right down the middle and you get to choose your vibe.

On one side: sweet confessions, unexpected crushes, academic rivals, and grand gestures. These stories will make you believe in chemistry, chaos, and the courage to finally hit “send.”

On the other side: obsession, revenge, and the kind of love that comes with a warning label. These books prove that sometimes “be mine” sounds more like a threat than a promise.

So here’s your challenge:
Are you in your main character romance era…
or your trust no one thriller era?

Step up to the case. Pick your side.
Fall in love or survive it.

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!!

Monday-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

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

Thursday, February 26: Boys JV2 Basketball @ NFDL 5:50pm (Bessie Allen MS)

Thursday, February 26: Boys JV Basketball @ NFDL 5:50pm (NFDL HS)

Thursday, February 26: Boys Varsity Basketball @ NFDL 7:00pm (NFDL HS)

Upcoming Activities:

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.

Happy February! Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, reading bingo, trivia contest, 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:

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday:

Beef Tacos

or

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Wednesday:

Pulled Pork Sandwich

or

Breaded Chicken Drumstick

Thursday:

Chicken Strips

or

Meatball Sub

Friday:

Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

or

Homemade Cheese Pizza

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!

Fox Times:

T 2/24 FVTC

T 3/17 UW Oshkosh

Lunch Visit :

F 2/20 US Army National Guard

T 2/24 US Navy

FabTech Spring Open House Event: Tuesday, February 24 from 9:00am to 2:00pm! To RSVP, Click HERE (Not in the image)

We’re hiring for Summer 2026!
Positions available: Lifeguards & Front Desk/Admissions Staff
Applications are on our website – print and submit to Omro City Hall by the deadlines:
-Lifeguards: March 13
-Front Desk: April 10

Questions? Email omropool@gmail.com
Be part of our team this summer!

Are you looking for a summer job? Come work for us at the school!! Job duties are custodial, maintenance and grounds. Pay is $14/hr. up to 40 hours per week (flexible) starting in June (flexible on start date) through mid-August.

Must be at least 16 years old. Applications can be picked up in the office!

Join us Tuesday, March 3 for our annual Spring Open House. Explore your options and apply for free by visiting our Appleton Campus!

Visit Fox Valley Technical College to see what we do best:

• High-tech labs & classrooms
• Dream careers & flexible learning options
• Affordable, high quality & employable education
• Campus life: meet with instructors & current students
• Save $30: Apply for admission at the Open House and we’ll waive the $30 application fee. Everyone who applies will also be entered to win one of four $500 tuition credits, courtesy of the FVTC Foundation, Inc. High school seniors and older are eligible to apply. You must apply in person.

PLUS: Attend free info sessions: How to Pay for College & Choosing Your Career

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

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