OHS Weekly Newsletter

Please see important message regarding game workers needed below. I hope you will consider working one or more of our many events. I always say, if I can run a scoreboard, anyone can!

Our student-athletes are ready to play, but we are facing a critical shortage of game workers. Without enough staff, we risk having to cancel upcoming home games.
We have multiple paid positions available—no experience needed, and training is provided!

Game Worker Opportunities:
~ Ticket Sellers & Gate Attendants
~ Game Managers
~ Scoreboard & Clock Operators
~ Official Scorebook Keepers
~ Chain Crew (Football)
~ Event Announcers
Whether you can cover a single evening or a full season, parents, alumni, grandparents, and community fans are all welcome!
Contact: Reach out to the Athletics/Activities Director, Jon Tomaszewski, at jtoma@omro.k12.wi.us or call 920.303.2300 ext 2107
Sign up & learn more: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/o/sdo/page/athletics-home

9/27- Homecoming Week Begins

10/2- Picture Retakes; Homecoming Game

10/3- Homecoming Dance

10/8- Blood Drive- OHS Commons 9am-2pm

10/8- OHS Parent-Teacher Conferences

10/14- FOCUS at the PAC- 10th grade

10/9- No Students / Teacher Inservice

10/21- Cap and Gown- Jostens

10/21- FAFSA Night 6-7pm in the commons

10/30- Cap and Gown Ordering (during both lunches)

Find the 26-27 School Calendar here.

Find the Arbiter sports schedule here.

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

Congratulations go out to the following students, Madison, Devin and Hailey and our staff member Ms. Jentz 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!

On Wednesday, October 16, the Omro community came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the district’s newest improvement projects!

Crews worked hard throughout the summer to complete several projects across the district, including new 4K learning spaces, student support areas, and an updated playground with enhanced security and accessibility at Omro Elementary School. Other improvements include a new concession stand and ticketing area with restrooms, renovations to the middle and high school kitchens, an upgraded Culinary Arts classroom and Foods Lab, and new secure entrances and office spaces at the middle and high schools.

These improvements are an exciting investment in the Omro School District and will provide better spaces, added security, and enhanced opportunities for our students and staff for years to come.

Students in Ms. Jentz's Intro to Psychology had fun playing with legos and learning about research methods and replication of experiments. Each group was tasked with building something out of legos and writing down the directions or drawing a picture. Groups then had to switch legos and try to rebuild them using the directions. The point was that if the directions (operational definitions in research and experiments) aren't clear and detailed, it is very difficult to replicate.

Biology students got hands-on and "brains-on" as they learned about neurons and the brain. They used ultra-washable markers to make their hands and arms into models to identify the different parts of a neuron. It was a surprising and memorable way to learn.

All sophomores in English 10 are working on the "It's In Your Hands" project.

First students traced their hands and then placed five adjectives that describe them, two to five activities or hobbies they enjoy, and also wrote a goal they have for this year. Students not only created a visual, but they wrote an introductory paragraph to practice their writing skills and will also share with the class about themselves, practicing their speaking skills.

Mrs. Whitney's Anatomy & Physiology classes have begun our study of the "language of anatomy." This week we played an anatomical version of the game Battleship called "Where's My Wound?" to practice using directional terms. We had a little friendly competition together with some fun and laughter!

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!

For your convenience, the office will be open for parents to drop items off or to pay fees and/ or lunch accounts from 7:30am-3:30pm on the days the school is open! For fees and lunch money, remember we can always take cash or check from your student as well as long as it is in an envelope marked with student name and what the money is for written on the outside.

Access Road - Buses only:

Students and Families should not use the access road between 7:25 - 7:45 am and 3:10 - 3:25pm. Our buses use this to drop off and pick up students. (If you are coming to an event after school hours, please utilize our parking lot and do not park along this access road.)

Student drop-off and pick-up before and after school is from Fox Trail in front of the school. Students should use the sidewalk to enter the new main entrance on the west side of the building. Please help us keep our students safe by not entering the parking lot. Students will then use the sidewalk to enter the new main entrance. See pictures below.

Student Drivers:

The access road behind the school will continue to be prohibited from use in the morning and after school. Please use the parking lot entrance and exit on Fox Trail to get in and out of the parking lot. You must drive slowly through the parking lot and stay within the driving lanes (do not cut across the lot). Do not rev your engines or squeal your tires.

The Omro Rushford Fire Department will be holding an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00pm at the firehouse for anyone in grades 8-12 who may be interested in becoming a Junior Firefighter. If you are interested in Public Safety, Emergency Medicine or Healthcare, you are encouraged to stop down and see what it's all about!

Picture retake day is Friday, October 2nd. Mark your calendar!

• If your child is having retakes, they must bring their original picture package to give to the photographer.

• Retakes are only available if a picture package has been ordered or if your child missed the original Picture Day on August 20.

All students will have their picture taken, whether or not you plan to order pictures.

The pre-pay link has closed and will not reopen for retakes. Parents must use the order forms if you want your photos delivered to school. If parents do not place an order on retake day, your student will get a proof card (delivered to school) with their personal passcode to view and order online whenever they choose. These orders will be mailed directly to your home and will incur a mail-home fee.

If your child had their photo taken in August and misplaced their proof-card, you can still order photos online Web Gallery Password Request Form.

Additional questions about retake day? This General Retake Day Info guide may help answer your questions.

Fall into the habit of donating! Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood Sept. 21-Oct. 18. Omro High School is hosting their Fall Blood Drive on Thursday, October 8 from 9am to 2pm in the Commons. Sign up TODAY! Additional details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/Fall

A representative from Ripon Jacket will be on hand for award jacket fittings on Wednesday, November 4 at the Fall Sports Banquet in the PAC. He will be here about 90 minutes before event and also on Thursday, November 5 during both lunch periods near the cafeteria. If you plan on getting fitted, please have the order form filled out, accompanied by your $100.00 deposit. If you usually wear a sweater or sweatshirt underneath your jacket, please bring that to the fitting, along with any decoration you may have, e. g. Varsity Letter.

Order forms can be picked up in the office.

Here are all requirements for the yearbook and senior photos. If you have any questions please email tbenb@omro.k12.wi.us.

It is imperative you share all of the following information regarding due dates and photo specifications with your photographer.

Due Date: Friday, November 6. Pictures not submitted by these deadlines will not be guaranteed inclusion in the senior portrait section.

Photo Specifications:

*Share this information with your photographer.* Yearbook staff retains the right to reject any photograph that does not follow the specifications listed below.

1. Photos should be a traditional head shot – from shoulders up. If it’s not, it will be

cropped. YOU ARE THE FOCUS OF THE PHOTO

2. Backgrounds view best when neutral in color – blue, grey, or something similar.

3. No black and white photos.

4. Outdoor photographs are allowed as long as it is in the background, neutral, and not

the focal point of the photo. Flowers, wooded areas, or bodies of water are ok if they’re part

of the background.

5. No props. That means no photos holding anything, leaning on anything, or sitting on something that is a dominant part of the picture. (This means: no pets, cars, tractors, hay bales, logs, motorcycles, flowers, instruments, sports equipment, or natural elements such as leaves, trees or water.)**

6. No couples**

7. Avoid lettering on clothing, hands on faces, hats, and avoid bare shoulders or thin shoulder straps. These things can cause an issue when cropping is required.

Submitting Photos:

Please ask your photographer to submit the JPEG photo (typically 2.5x3.5 and 300dpi or more).

If taking your own photos, set your camera or phone to a medium to high resolution setting. Do not submit any HEIC photos. (these are low res photos from iPhones). Pictures must be JPEG’s, no PDF’s or HEIC formatted photos.

Upload photos to Jostens Yearbook Ave:

https://photos.jostens.com/TVMN27

If you prefer to use a QR code, please see below in the Yearbook section regarding Sharing Your Photos!

Thank you for your help making the book as successful as it can be!

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

You are able to personalize your yearbook cover, and you can share your photos and tag your friends! Scan the QR code below to get started!

Here’s your chance to create a special tribute to your Senior in the yearbook! If you'd like to place an ad for your graduate, simply scan the QR code to begin!

If you are looking for possible Driver's Education classes, including Behind the Wheel, these are companies that have let us know they are in our area:

• Cruisin' Safely at https://www.cruisinsafely.com/drivers-education
• Ries Driving School at https://riesdrivingschool.com/

*Please note, Omro does not have a Driver's Education program and any absences for lessons will count toward student attendance occurrences. Students MUST be called in order to be allowed to leave for lessons just as they would for any other absence. Driver's Ed schools do not communicate with OHS in regard to students and their lessons/ lesson times.

The application is now live. A parent can access the site using these instructions. Payment is made directly to the department through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal. Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer.

In addition, we have reorganized our employment of minors web pages. The information you need is linked at the bottom of this page, including a guide to hazardous and prohibited work, the hours and times of day restrictions for minors, and links to the appropriate statutes and codes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.

Reporting an Absence

A parent or guardian must report all absences by 9:00am for them to be excused (including students 18+).

Report an absence by:

• 📞 Calling 920-303-2300 and pressing 1 for the attendance line, or
• ✉️ Emailing Mrs. Stadler at cstad@omro.k12.wi.us

Please include:

• Parent/guardian name
• Student's name
• Reason for the absence
• Illness symptoms (if applicable)

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Attendance Occurrences

Students are allowed 10 attendance occurrences per school year. If a student misses any part of a school day, it is considered an occurrence.

Attendance letters will be sent out as a reminder to those students that have reached a total of 5, 7, and/or 10 occurrences. If you have any absences that are due to appointments, please take care of getting an excuse slip from the medical provider to get those absences excused.

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)

If an absence is deemed unexcused it will result in ineligibility for participation in extracurricular activities until the next full day of attendance.

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

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.

Are you interested in participating in Martial Arts or would like to see what all the fuss is about? Fox Valley Martial Arts invites you to join them for affordable training in Omro for ages 7+! Beginners classes start Sept 15th at 6:00pm in the HB Patch Gymnasium!

foxvalleymartialarts@gmail.com

www.foxvalleymartialarts.org

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 Athletic Events:

Home Events in BOLD.

See all Arbiter Athletic Events here.

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.

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!

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.

September Lunch Visits -

M 9/21 US Marines

Th 9/24 National Guard

September Fox Time Visits -

TH 9/24 Fox Valley Tech

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!

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/

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.

988 Handout (English)

988 Handout (Spanish)

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