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.

...the Earth is spinning on its axis at a speed of approximately 1,040 miles per hour (mph) at the equator, and it spins around the sun at a rate of 66,660 miles per hour! This speed decreases as you move toward the North or South Poles, where the speed is nearly zero. The Earth is always in motion. Although it seems like we are standing still on the Earth's surface, the Earth is spinning on its axis and orbiting the sun. We can't feel it because it's a constant motion, just like being in an airplane. We are moving at the same rate as the plane, so we don't feel like we're moving at all.

December 3: Fox Time- SOS

December 4 and 5- Accommodated Testing

December 8 and 9- Accommodated Testing

December 10: Fox Time- XELLO, Student Engagement Survey

Attention all high school students and 8th graders, you are invited to join us for our December FFA meeting on Monday, December 8 at 6:30 in Mr. Hooks's room! Join us for new events and cookie decorating!!

Students and staff, please consider joining us for our annual NHS trivia night fundraiser! Get your friends together into groups of 2-4 and test your knowledge against your peers and teachers! It will be held on Friday 12/19 at 7:30pm (done by 9pm), five dollars per person and we hope to see you there!

As we head into slippery conditions and winter weather season, December’s newsletter focuses on Winter Safety!

• Snow, ice, and darker mornings make winter travel more dangerous for everyone – whether you are walking, driving, or rolling
• Tips for staying safe this season:
• Give yourself extra time so you’re not rushing
• Drive slowly and increase your following distance
• Stay alert for pedestrians, especially near schools and crosswalks
• Walk like a penguin – take short flat-footed steps to avoid slipping

Shopping Day with Kids is THIS SATURDAY, December 6 from 7:30 am til noon. If you signed up, you should have received a permission slip. Please return this ASAP to Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Kennedy. On Saturday, make sure you bring the item that was on your info sheet and be at Omro Elementary School between 7:15 and 7:30. Thank you for helping out to make this such a special event for everyone!

Fox Time with Griffin will be held in the MS/HS Media Center during Fox Time again this year! Every other Monday! Be sure to sign up!!

December 15- Ms. Jentz

January 12- Mrs. Morse

January 26- Ms. Jentz

February 9- Mrs. Morse

February 23- Jentz

March 9- Mrs. Morse

April 6- Ms. Jentz

April 20- Mrs. Morse

May 4- Ms. Jentz

May 18- Mrs. Morse

Door must be up by Friday, December 19, 2025

Decorate a classroom door.

Must have your club/group/class name on the door.

The window into your room must NOT be covered.

Must have a slogan.

Must go along with the theme: Winter/Snow

First place design will get treats.

Sponsored by: SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

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

If you need any tutoring or school help, please fill out the form below! NHS members are volunteering to tutor anyone who needs help. Once you fill out the form, we will contact you and connect you with a tutor.

The next Future Business Leaders of America meeting will be held on December 11 during Fox Time! If you are interested in joining or are already a member, please be sure to sign up!

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.

Thursday, December 4: Bowling @Hilbert 4:00pm

Thursday, December 4: Boys JV Basketball @ St Mary's Spring Academy 5:50pm

Thursday, December 4: Boys JV2 Basketball @ St Mary's Spring Academy 5:50pm

Thursday, December 4: Boys Varsity Basketball @ St Mary's Spring Academy 7:00pm

Thursday, December 4: Wresting Quad - Weigh ins @ 6:00pm

Thursday, December 4: Girls Hockey @Arrowhead 7:00pm

Friday, December 5: Girls Hockey vs Black River Falls (at Blue Line Family Ice Center) 5:15pm

Friday, December 5: Girls JV2 Basketball vs Winnebago Lutheran Academy 5:50pm

Friday, December 5: Girls JV Basketball vs Lomira 5:50pm

Friday, December 5: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Lomira 7:00pm

Saturday, December 6: Dance Competition @Ashwaubenon 8:00am

Saturday, December 6: Powerlifting Competition @Oshkosh North High School 8:00am

Saturday, December 6: Wrestling Competition @ Little Chute High School Fieldhouse 9:30am

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Home Events in BOLD.

Free popcorn and soda at the HS wrestling meet for students that show Omro school ID.

Also when you attend a HS wrestling meet you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a 12” Mohr's Den pizza. Raffle ticket will be drawn after the meet.

Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening in the library this month. There is a new guessing game, elf on the shelf, library book return/renew incentive, and more!

*Breakfast Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$1.75/day (reduced $0.30)

*Hot Lunch Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$3.20/day (reduced $0.40)

Monday:

Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

or

Bean & Cheese Burrito

Tuesday:

French Toast

or

Hot Ham & Cheese Bagel

Wednesday:

Boneless Chicken Wings

or

Fish Sandwich

Thursday:

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

or

Mini Corn Dogs

Friday:

Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

or

Three Cheese Calzone

Click HERE for this week's complete menu!

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It is the time of the year to start thinking about the Optimist International essay and speaking contests. Would you like to earn a little money and experience writing an essay or giving a speech?

The Oshkosh Noon Optimists sponsor these two contests each year. The essay contest prompt: "How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me" is an original essay of 700 to 800 words and is due to Mrs. Miller by January 6.

The oratorical or speech contest prompt: "The Moment I Realized I Belonged-My Definition of Community" must be written and presented to Mrs. Miller by December 23.

All speakers will perform their original speech on February 11, along with any first through third place essay contest winners.

See the attached for the application forms or Mrs. Miller has printed copies available.

Please see Mrs. Miller for any concerns, questions, and tips.

The Wisconsin Labor History Society (WLHS) is sponsoring the Kenneth A. Germanson High School Essay Contest for the 2025–2026 school year, open to all Wisconsin students in grades 9–12.

Essay Topic:
“Unions are good for my family, my community, and my nation because...”

Essays should be approximately 750 words and must be submitted by February 15, 2026. Students are encouraged to interview union family members and use research materials available on the WLHS website. Entries will be judged on understanding, research, writing quality, and significance.

Submission Details:
Email essays as a Word or PDF file to info@wisconsinlaborhistory.org with the subject line “Essay Contest.” Each submission must include a cover sheet listing:

• Student’s name and contact information

• Grade level and school name

• Parent or family union affiliation (if applicable)

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $500

• 2nd Place: $300

• 3rd Place: $200

• Up to five Honorable Mentions: $100 each

*The Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors a Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest each year. Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783).

Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution,

who he or she was and the contribution that historic character made to

the founding of a new nation. Your figure must have been an actual person

– one who is well-known or an everyday man, woman, or child, who

supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.

Open to Grades 9-12 Length: Between 800-1,200 words.

Due December 15, 2025

* The Daughters of the American Revolution also sponsors a Video Contest. You have been invited to participate in a video creation of the same topic of selecting an actual figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773–1783) and showing how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution. Video length, no more than 3 minutes. See more details below. Video submissions require a Title Page. If you are interested in making and submitting a video, please stop in the office for the title page they would like you to complete!

Due December 15, 2025

If you would like to connect with our Guidance Counselor, please complete the request form. This will make it very easy to get in touch!

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.

Register for a live walkthrough of the Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal to apply for Fall 2026 term as a first-year applicant. Learn how to create an account, fill out the application for admission, and more. Registration is required.

• Thursday, November 20 from 3:30-4:30 PM - Register Here

https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hJpuuwmHQ_uBY_mIDEzwDw

• Tuesday, December 9 from 3:30-4:30 PM - Register Here

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!

It’s time to apply to college and technical college

August 1: Students may start submitting their UW System applications. Apply Now

FAFSA application opens October 1, 2025: Students may start submitting their FAFSA - an application to qualify for grants, loans and work study to help pay for college . Apply for the FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa We will have a FAFSA night on Nov. 19th from 6pm - 7pm in the commons.

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

Fox Time:

Th 12/18 - FVTC

Lunch Visit:

T 12/9 US Navy

The Auto Collision Career Experience is happening again this year! The Auto Collision Career Experience is an opportunity for students in grades 8-12 interested in the automotive field. This event provides a hands-on career exploration experience using real equipment and vehicles. Taught by FVTC faculty at our Transportation Center in Appleton, students will learn what it is like working on the job. Students will also meet industry professionals and HR recruiters from Bergstrom to better understand what a career in the field is like and how to get hired.

Through support from Bergstrom Automotive, there is no cost for students who are selected to attend this experience. Spaces are limited, so we encourage students to apply soon.

2025-2026 Auto Collision Career Experience

1. Friday December 5, 2025, 8am – 4:30pm
2. Friday, April 3, 2026, 8am – 4:30pm

Students must complete this application to be considered. Applications will be reviewed by representatives from Bergstrom Automotive, who will select the attendees.

Application: https://foxvalleytechnicalcollege.formstack.com/forms/auto_collision_experience

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