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 Christmas classic "Jingle Bells," originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh," was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857 and intended for Thanksgiving celebrations, not Christmas, as it depicts sleigh races popular in New England and contains no mention of Christmas. It became a Christmas staple decades later after being performed during the holiday season, with no specific religious ties to either holiday

December 24-January 2: No School-Christmas Break

Omro High School is hosting a Blood Drive in the commons from 9am-2pm on Friday, January 9, 2026 in the high school commons. Please park in the west parking lot and enter the doors to the Den. For an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Bring a photo ID or your blood donor card. You must be 17 years of age, or 16 years with parental permission. By donating, you are helping one or more high school senior earn a scholarship!

Freshman - To support our class activities and events throughout the year, $10.00 class dues will be collected from each student. By contributing, every student helps ensure we can plan great experiences for the entire class. Dues should be given to Mr.Bohn.

The next FBLA meeting will be held on January 15! Hope to see you there!!

If you are interested in joining Baseball this spring, a sign up sheet will be available in the office after school resumes on Monday, January 5! Be sure to stop down and add your name to the list at that time!

Thinking about joining the OHS Forensics team? It's a great way to build confidence, friendships, and memories! It will also be a great addition to scholarship forms and resumes! Please contact Mrs. Clinch (OMS Room 2104 or sclin@omro.k12.wi.us) for more information.

It will be here before you know it! Winterfest is coming! Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 8-11pm, no admittance after 9:30. Tickets will be on sale in the office during BOTH LUNCH periods beginning December 15 for $10, with OHS student tickets only available at the door for $12. (Guest passes will NOT be sold at the door; both OHS host and guest tickets MUST be purchased together BEFORE the Friday before the dance.)

If you intend to bring a guest from another school, be sure to pick up a Dance Guest Pass in the office as they are DUE by 3:15pm on January 7th. No exceptions.

Attending school dances is a privilege, and students must be in “Good Standing” to attend a dance and/or to attend dances at other schools. As quoted in the Parent/Student Handbook, "Students will be considered in “Good Standing” if they are registered for the current school year, have no outstanding fees/fines, have a signed Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Technology Agreement for the current school year, have no outstanding detentions, and have not been suspended in the last 30 school days."

Get ready, readers—our December Book Box has officially dropped, and this month’s theme is all things graphic! That’s right: the display case is bursting with bold art, powerful stories, and page-turning panels that bring every moment to life.

Whether you’re into heart-pounding action, hilarious adventures, or stories that hit you right in the feels, this collection has something that will pull you in from the very first frame. These books prove that graphic novels aren’t just fun to read—they’re unforgettable.

Find the Book Box in the display case by the office and dive into a December read that pops off the page!

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!!

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

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

Tuesday, December 23: JV Girls Basketball vs Waupun 5:50pm

Tuesday, December 23: Varsity Girls Basketball vs Waupun 7:00pm

Saturday, December 27-Monday, December 29: Girls Hockey @Verona Ice Arena TBD

Saturday, December 27: Wrestling Invite @ Ripon High School 9:00am

Monday, December 29- Tuesday, December 30: Wrestling Invite @ UW-Oshkosh 9:30am

Monday, December 29- Tuesday, December 30: Boy's Varsity Tournament 2:30pm

Monday, December 29- Tuesday, December 30: Girl's Varsity Tournament 5:00pm (4:00pm on Tuesday)

Tuesday, December 30: Boys hockey @ La Crosse Central 11:00am

Saturday, January 3: Powerlifting Competition @ Winneconne High School 8:00am

Saturday, January 3: Boys Hockey vs Chequamegon @Oshkosh YMCA Ice Arena 3:00pm

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Home Events in BOLD.

Students- Have a free Popcorn on the coaches when you attend the OHS Home Wrestling meets! Win FREE PIZZA courtesy of the Mohr's Den...be sure to write your first and last name on the ticket. Prizes will be drawn at each home meet with BONUS prize chosen at the last home 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:

Dutch Waffle

or

Ham Breakfast Burrito

Tuesday:

Domino's Cheese Pizza

or

Domino's Pepperoni Pizza

HAVE A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY BREAK!!

Click HERE for this week's complete menu!

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.

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

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!

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.

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

Fox Time:

Lunch Visit:

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