OHS Newsletter

A huge KUDOS" to Ava K. for her 1000+ career points. To say the atmosphere was absolutely electric in the Den on Thursday when she hit 1000 would be an absolute understatement!

Congratulations also goes out to our bowling team for bringing home the China "Bowl" after their win in Winneconne this week.

Great job to the Omro Dance Team last weekend for securing spots to travel to State in all of their events!

I am such a proud principal this week! Read more about these and more wonderful kudos in the newsletter below.

GO FOXES!

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, Lucas, Lainey and Ashley and our staff member Mr. Carley 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!

Ava K reached an impressive milestone last night during the girls basketball win over Mayville, by scoring her 1000th career point!! Ava becomes just the third player in Omro girls basketball history to reach the mark, joining Ava A and her older sister, Julia! Huge congratulations to Ava and the team!!

Sources of Strength held a Winter Blues Buster the last week of January to brighten up the halls in the dark days of winter. Students had dress-up days and decorated the hallways with positive messages for the different seasons.

One of the dress up days asked students to dress up as their mentor, or a favorite teacher or coach, a parent or just someone they look up to. Two of our students NAILED it! We have Izzy W who dressed as Mrs. Ransom and Kyrie who chose Mr. Schumacher to twin with! Am I seeing DOUBLE?

Students decorated the hallways according to their season including various sources of strength.

Dress Up days and Hall Decorating winners were the Juniors! Congrats! They will be given treats from SOS next week!

The weather can't keep the Omro Community down! Students were informed last Thursday afternoon that due to the extreme cold expected, school would be closed the next day, it didn't stop OoMPA supporters from making it out to their annual Chili Supper! While numbers were down, Omro still showed up to support Omro's music program! Chili and pasta were served along with breadsticks and a drink, and there was pie also available. Thank you so much to those who braved the chilly air to partake in a warm and hearty meal for a great and important cause, as well as those who came to help and serve! Very much appreciated and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

The Omro girls basketball team earned a convincing 85–37 win over the Mayville Cardinals on their home court. Omro took control early and never looked back, using strong defense and balanced scoring to maintain the lead throughout the game. The win showcased Omro’s depth and intensity as they continue their season. Way to GO, Lady Foxes!!

Final scores for Omro Wrestling at the Ripon Quad look like perfection! Omro against Laconia final was 58-22, against Ripon, 68-11 and against Westfield was 57-16 finishing their conference dual season at 7-0! Congratulations! What a great season!

The OHS boys and girls bowling teams rolled into Rev’s on Tuesday ready to compete—and rolled out with big wins over Oshkosh North. The boys dominated the Spartans with an 8–1 victory, while the girls battled their way to a 5.5–3.5 win. With those performances, the OHS Bowling team extended its winning streak to six straight matches.

Both Foxes varsity bowling teams (boys & girls) extended their winning streaks to seven with decisive 6–3 wins at Winneconne, bringing home the China “Bowl” trophies for Omro.

The boys battled to a 3–3 tie before closing out the final three games for the victory. High games of 221, 210, and 203 led to a 178 team average. Freshman Brady led in total strikes and fill percentage (14/18, 78%), while Reese and Brent added seven strikes each and Cade led in spares with eight. The Foxes improved to 9–5 on the season.

The girls jumped to a 4–1 lead and clinched the match by splitting the final four games. High games of 159, 132, and 129 produced a 123 team average. Brielle S led with five strikes, Kendall (7) and Skyler (6) topped spares, and Kendall also led fill percentage (10/18, 55%). The Lady Foxes improved to 12–2 on the season.

Omro Cheer traveled to Brookfield Central High last Saturday and took 3rd place in the competition. The Cheer team will take to the road once again tomorrow to Madison East for competition. Best of luck, Ladies!

For the first time in Omro dance team history, we competed with three routines. Today, ALL THREE routines qualified for state!

D3 Kick

D6 Pom

D3 Jazz

In addition, Kira and Brenna are advancing as all state qualifiers!

The countdown to La Crosse has begun!

The boys basketball team battled on their home court Tuesday night against Lourdes, edging out a thrilling one-point victory in a hard-fought matchup. Omro beat the Knights with a final score of 57-56! Way to go, gentlemen!

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!

Meet us at Fox Haus on Sunday, February 1 at noon for our Baseball Meat Raffle! All proceeds will go OHS Boys Baseball! Hope to see you there!

Do you want to give Tae Kwon Do a try? Come on down to HB Patch Elementary on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday nights from 6-7pm and see what it is all about for free! We focus on self defense, fitness, leadership, goal setting and positive attitude! Beginner's classes each Wednesday from 6-7! $25 a month, with family rates available. Email at omrotkd@gmail.com or call 920-420-7426 for more information!

Nintendo Switch Game Night:

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is hosting its first program! Area youth ages 12-18 are invited for a night of Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Smash Bros. Two consoles will be available for play using a large TV and projector. While this is a free event, concessions will be available for purchase to support future programming.

Join the Youth Advisory Council (YAC):

Are you looking for volunteer hours or a way to make an impact? YAC is open to youth ages 12-18 and is a great way to connect with peers while helping plan programs at the Omro Area Community Center. Volunteer hours are available for those who assist with planning and hosting programs.

Home Alone/Babysitting Class: Saturday, April 11

Prepare your child to stay safe at home or gain confidence as a babysitter. Participants must be at least 10 years old by the date of the class. Our instructor, Tonya, is an experienced CPR and babysitting professional who focuses on safety and self-accountability. Fee: $75 per child

*Requirement: A minimum of 10 children is required to hold the class at the OACC.

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 #2

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. Please register before 2/14/26

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!

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

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:

Friday, January 30: Boy's JV2 Basketball vs Mayville 5:50pm

Friday, January 30: Boy's JV Basketball vs Mayville 5:50pm

Friday, January 30: Boy's Varsity Basketball vs Mayville 7:00pm

Friday, January 30: Girl's Hockey vs Eau Claire North (Blue Line Family Ice Center) 5:15pm

Saturday, January 31: Girl's Hockey vs Chippewa Falls HS (Blue Line Family Ice Center) 1:00pm

Saturday, January 31: Boy's Hockey vs Shawano (Oshkosh YMCA) 3:30pm

Saturday, January 31: Cheer Competition @ Madison East HS 8:00am

Saturday, January 31: Wrestling Scramble @ Deerfield HS C153 Large Gym 9:30am

Monday, February 2: Boys JV2 Basketball @ Berlin 5:30pm

Monday, February 2: Boys JV Basketball @ Berlin 5:30pm

Monday, February 2: Boys Varsity Basketball @ Berlin 7:00pm

Tuesday, February 3: Bowling vs Hortonville 4:00pm Fox Lanes

Tuesday, February 3: Girls JV2 Basketball vs TBD 5:50pm

Tuesday, February 3: Girls JV Basketball vs Berlin 5:50pm

Tuesday, February 3: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Berlin 7:00pm

Tuesday, February 3: Boys Hockey Varsity Conference Tournament TBD

Thursday, February 5: Girls Hockey @ West De Pere 7:30pm (Cornerstone Ice Center)

Thursday, February 5: Girls JV2 Basketball vs Oshkosh North 5:50pm

Thursday, February 5: Girls JV Basketball vs North Fond du Lac 5:50pm

Thursday, February 5: Girls Varsity Basketball vs North Fond du Lac 7:00pm

Friday, February 6: Boys JV2 Basketball vs St Mary's Springs Academy 5:50pm

Friday, February 6: Boys JV Basketball vs St Mary's Springs Academy 5:50pm

Friday, February 6: Boys Varsity Basketball vs St Mary's Springs Academy 7:00pm

Friday, February 6: Boys Hockey Conference Tournament TBD

Friday, February 6: Dance State

Saturday, February 7: Boys Hockey Conference Tournament TBD

Saturday, February 7: Dance TBD

Saturday, February 7: Wrestling @ North Fond du Lac 10:00am

Saturday, February 7: Powerlifting @ Neenah 8:00am

Upcoming Activities:

2/17: Forensics Subdistrict Meet Lomira

2/23: Forensics Conference Meet St Lawrence Seminary HS

3/19: District - Oshkosh North

4/17: State - UW Madison - Friday afternoon/evening

Home Events in BOLD.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

Looking to have a positive impact on Omro student athletes? The School District of Omro has coaching opportunities available for this spring.

For more information, and to apply, click the link below:

www.omro.k12.wi.us/page/employment-opportunities

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!

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!

1 in 5 teens in Wisconsin experience dating abuse. If you feel isolated, or controlled, if someone calls you names, makes you feel small or bad about yourself, threatens your or physically hurts you, please let tell someone you respect and trust, or be someone a friend can come to for support. You can also reach out to the Christine Ann Center at christineann.net or loveisrespect.org. Get to know the signs, educate yourself and protect yourself. You deserve to feel safe and respected!

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

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.

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