OHS Newsletter

We've had some fantastic athletic events to be a fan at lately! If you haven't attended one of our many events, you should come and watch! Winter athletics are in full force from basketball, cheer, dance, wrestling, powerlifting, hockey, and bowling. There is something for every fan.

Best wishes to all of our student competitors! GO FOXES!

1/21: Honors Band @ N. Fond du Lac HS

1/22: Senior Scholarship Kickoff

1/22: Oompa Chili Supper 4:30-6:30pm

2/16: No School/ Teacher Inservice

2/28: District Solo/Ensemble HS Band/Choir @ St. Mary Springs

3/5: Parent Teacher Conferences

3/11: ACT Exam Juniors ONLY (No school for gr. 9th/10th/12th)

3/12: Omro Family Literacy Night 5:30-7:30pm

3/16-17: Wisconsin Forward Exam Sophomores

3/17: A Night of Music (PAC) 6:30pm

3/20: End of Quarter

3/23-27: Spring Break

4/3: No School- Good Friday

4/8: PreACT Secure 9th/10th grade (11th/12th will have a virtual learning day)

4/15: Sweet Jazz Night 6:00pm (OHS Cafeteria)

4/25: State Solo/Ensemble (UWO)

4/29: Spring HS/MS Band Concert (PAC)

Find the 25-26 School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

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

Congratulations go out to the following students, Nic, Cayley and Jaxson and our staff member Mrs. King for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners! Thank you for demonstrating the characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!! We are proud of you!

Congratulations to Makenzi for being chosen for our second quarter CTE Student Spotlight! CTE or Career and Technical Education programs equip high schoolers with the information they need to build meaningful careers one day. Makenzi is active on the Equestrian Team, Fab Lab and FFA and is planning to attend Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls for Business and Equine Management in the hope of running her own business training horses one day!

One of the best parts of Winterfest is the GAMES! This year, students were able to participate in an obstacle course, Tug of War, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Cones, Musical Spots, Potato Run and Mattress Slide!

The Omro High School Winterfest dance took place on Saturday, January 10 in the HS Commons from 8-11pm. Congratulations to this year's court members who were chosen by their peers, Freshmen Andrew and Aliya, Sophomores Eli and Caroline, Seniors Nicholas and Madelyn and Winterfest KING and QUEEN (as determined by the results of the Winterfest games) Juniors Parker and Annabelle!

Photo credit: Kelly Calkins

The Lady Foxes went up against St Mary's Springs Academy on Tuesday and they beat them on the road, 64-58!! The girls will play Campbellsport on Friday at home with JV's and JV2's games starting at 4:30pm and Varsity at 5:50 in the Den! Please note the earlier times as we are hosting the Campbellsport Boys and Girls teams tonight!

Photo credit: Art Eichmann Photography

The boys varsity bowling team matched up against Neenah on Tuesday at Fox Lanes in Omro and were able to overcome the Rockets with a score of 7-2. The girls varsity team saw a much closer competition, but came out on top, scoring 5.5 to the Rockets 4.5! Great job!

Tuesday night, the Boy's basketball team took to the home court to go up against Winnebago Lutheran Academy. The Foxes were narrowly able to defeat the Vikings by three points, with a final score of 65-62!

Come cheer on the boys tonight in the den at 7:15! JV2 (MS Gym) and JV (PAC) will play at 5:50. Let's Go, Omro!!

Photo credit: Art Eichmann Photography

The high school crew claimed another 1st-place finish at Valders, leading 18 teams with 226 points. Omro competed with 13 scoring and 3 non-scoring wrestlers, finishing ahead of Shawano (182.5) and Manitowoc Lincoln (157). The team recorded 42 wins, 34 by fall.

Placers:
2nd – Mason M (132), Mason B (138), Cade S (144), Logan C (165), Fox (190)
3rd – Nick S (175)
4th – Eli K (106), Jason L (150), Dylan L (157), Eli F (285)
5th – Jaxon E (113)
7th – Dean M (285)*
8th – Conor B (150)*
9th – Avery M (144)*, Jacob L (190)
10th – Bryce W (126)
*non-scoring

The momentum continued Thursday as Omro remained unbeaten in duals, defeating Campbellsport 51–28. Keep it up!

Nearly 40 years later, the 1986 Omro wrestling conference and regional champs, along with other Omro alumni reunited last night in the Den to support the next generation of Foxes, cheering them on to a big dual win over Campbellsport. It was a great night of reconnecting with old teammates, sharing memories, and proudly seeing the tradition of Omro wrestling success continue across generations.

Photo Credit: Ken Carley

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!

Come out to The Den TONIGHT as both Boys' and Girls' Basketball host Campbellsport! We are proud to partner with Ascension Health as we have our annual White Out!

Here are the game times and locations for tonight's games!

Girls JV2 Basketball 4:30pm (PAC)

Girls JV Basketball 4:30pm (Den)

Girls Varsity Basketball 5:50pm (Den)

Boys JV2 Basketball 5:50pm (MS Gym)

Boys JV Basketball 5:50pm (PAC)

Boys Varsity Basketball 7:15pm (Den)

Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 22 for the OoMPA (Omro Music Parent's Association) Chili Supper! Come one, come all from 4:30-6:30pm in the OHS Commons...you can join us in person or take advantage of drive thru pick-up! (Pre-orders are required!) All you can eat in person dining is $8 per adult, children ages 4-10 is $5 and children under 4 are FREE! Menu includes chili or macaroni and cheese, breadsticks and a beverage. There will also be pie for dessert at an additional charge. Tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event! Hope to see you all there!

The Omro Youth Baseball Softball Association registration is now open! The association supports youth ages 5 and older in the area of Omro, WI, in developing passion and skill sets for baseball and softball. We support recreation teams through participation in the Waushara County league and tournament teams at select age levels. If your player is in grades 8 or 9, and would like to play OYBSA Rec and Jr Legion/Legion, please reach out to Brandon McKittrick (mckittrick.brandon@gmail.com) for a discount code, to save $55.00 on the dual registration.

• Please note, we recommend grade 8 and 9 participants to talk with their high school coach to help make an informed decision.

General information for prospective Legion/Jr. Legion players is linked here.

Visit omrobsa.org for more information and on-line registration. In person registration will be available January 18 at 6:00 pm in the OMS Cafeteria.

Hello Fox Families! The math department has a Sly Fox Solver Showdown Challenge for you!

Our challenge uses the platform Gimkit, which is a FREE educational game site. When you click the link, it will prompt you to enter your name so that we can recognize the winners! In the game, you will earn fake money for every question you answer correctly. Your goal is to make “$500” to complete the challenge! This challenge is open to students and families.

Click the link below and complete the GimKit to prove you can outfox those around you. This week’s challenge is all about Algebra.

The challenge closes Wednesday night at 11:00 pm. Winners who conquer the challenge will be announced in an upcoming newsletter.

Good luck!

Sly Fox Showdown - Challenge #1

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!

Did you know that if you became an event worker, you could make over $1000 this winter alone!?!?! Please visit https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/page/employment-opportunities to become an event worker!

Baseball apparel is currently on sale until January 18. Please click on the link to order! This is open to all community members, whether you are a baseball parent or just love Omro Baseball, so be sure to take a look before it's too late!

Also, look for fundraiser information coming soon!!

Yearbooks are on sale NOW!

Time flies, but memories last forever! Make sure you have your yearbook to look back on all the best moments from this year. Order your yearbook before it’s too late!

Sales Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09376700

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!

Graduation Ad Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this January. There is a new guessing game, book checkout contest, reading challenge, and more!

January Library Newsletter

Upcoming Athletic Events:

Friday, January 16: Boys JV2 Basketball vs Campbellsport 5:50pm (MS Gym)

Friday, January 16: Boys JV Basketball vs Campbellsport 5:50pm (PAC)

Friday, January 16: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Campbellsport 7:15pm (Den)

Friday, January 16: Girls JV2 Basketball vs TBA 4:30pm (PAC)

Friday, January 16: Girls JV Basketball vs Campbellsport 4:30pm (Den)

Friday, January 16: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Campbellsport 5:50pm (Den)

Friday, January 16: Boys Hockey vs Stoughton 7:00pm (Oshkosh YMCA Ice Arena)

Friday, January 16: Girls Hockey @ Winona 7:00pm (Bud King Ice Arena)

Friday, January 16: Wrestling @ Lomira 7:00pm

Saturday, January 17: Dance @ Kaukauna 8:00am

Saturday, January 17: Girls Hockey @ Rochester Mayo (Rochester Recreation Center)

Tuesday, January 20: Bowling vs. Kaukauna 4:00pm Fox Lanes

Tuesday, January 20: JV2 Girls Basketball @Watertown Lutheran Prep 4:15pm

Tuesday, January 20: JV Girls Basketball @Lomira 5:50pm

Tuesday, January 20: Varsity Girls Basketball @Lomira 7:00pm

Tuesday, January 20: JV2 Boys Basketball vs Ripon 5:50pm

Tuesday, January 20: JV Boys Basketball vs Ripon 5:50pm

Tuesday, January 20: Varsity Boys Basketball vs Ripon 7:00pm

Tuesday, January 20: Boys Hockey vs Fond du Lac 5:30pm Oshkosh YMCA Ice Rink

Tuesday, January 20: Girls Hockey @ University School of Milwaukee 7:00pm

Thursday, January 22: Boys JV2 Basketball vs North Fond du Lac 5:50pm

Thursday, January 22: Boys JV Basketball vs North Fond du Lac 5:50pm

Thursday, January 22: Boys Varsity Basketball vs North Fond du Lac 7:00pm

Thursday, January 22: Wrestling Triangular @ North Fond du Lac 7:00pm

Friday, January 23: Girls JV Basketball vs Mayville 5:50pm

Friday, January 23: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Mayville 7:00pm

Friday, January 23: Girls Hockey @ Hayward 7:00pm

Saturday, January 24: Wrestling Invitational 9:30am in the Den

Saturday, January 24: Varsity Cheer Competition @ Brookfield Central High 8:00am

Saturday, January 24: Dance High School Regional @ Middleton High School 8:00am

Saturday, January 24: Girls Hockey @ River Falls (United Civic Center Ice Arena) 1:00pm

Saturday, January 24: Boys Hockey @ Antigo 3:00pm

Upcoming Activities:

2/17: Forensics Subdistrict Meet Lomira

2/23: Forensics Conference Meet St Lawrence Seminary HS

Home Events in BOLD.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

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.

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.

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

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!

Join us to learn more about a wide variety of DNR programs and careers. This is not a hiring event, but it is a great opportunity to explore the many different ways people can serve.

Attendees will have the opportunity to talk 1:1 with staff from many different DNR programs, ask questions and learn about upcoming hiring processes.

Date & Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: 625 E County Rd. Y #700 Oshkosh, WI 54901

Here is the link DNR Career Fair - Oshkosh | Wisconsin DNR

Wisconsin Farmers Union, is hosting WFU Summer Camps at Kamp Kenwood on beautiful Lake Wissota near Chippewa Falls. These camps offer hands-on learning in agriculture, cooperatives, food systems, conservation, and civic engagement—all through the fun of traditional summer camp activities like swimming, canoeing, crafts, and campfires.

Camps are open to youth ages 8–17, with scholarships available to ensure cost is never a barrier. Pricing is very affordable, with all overnight camps priced under $200 for the session.

Registration is now open at

https://www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/youth-camp

Boldt shared an exciting opportunity for current Seniors that may be still looking to get into the trades. The hope would be that they would flow into Full Time employment after the training/graduation. Please see the attached flyer that was released for a partnership between Boldt and WRTP/Carpenters. This is an evening class and intended for individuals interested in the skilled trades. The intention is Boldt, located in Oshkosh, would interview and offer employment to applicable employees.

Camp offerings for Summer 2026 at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. It's a great way for you to get to know our college campus in a fun and exciting way! Registration opens at 10:00am January 26, 2026!

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

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.

Fox Time:

T 1/27 Fox Valley Tech

Lunch visit

T 1/20 National Guard

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!

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