OHS Newsletter

It's Homecoming Week next week! We are looking forward to a fun week of activities and events. See more details in the newsletter below.

Parent Drop Off and Pick Up

We need your help if you are picking up a student after school. Please remember that all pick up and drop offs should be occurring on Fox Trail; not in the high school parking lot. Please help us keep traffic down in our parking lot to make it safer for our students. Thank you for helping us keep the traffic down in our parking lot and increasing safety for our students.

October 5-10: Homecoming - Weekly Events

October 11: Homecoming Dance 8-11pm

October 16: FOCUS at the PAC-Sophomores

October 17: Picture Retakes

October 22: Fox Time- Senior meeting with Josten's Commons FoxTime

October 24: End Quarter 1 - No Students-Teacher Workday

October 29: November 1: FFA Natl. Convention

October 30: STEAM Night @ HS/MS

October 31: Josten's Graduation Cap and Gown Ordering @ both Lunches

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.

Each month, a senior is selected as the OHS Student of the Month based on their scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and involvement in co-curricular activities. The Student of the Month for September is Lexi! Congratulations, Lexi!

Thursday, October 2 was Custodial and Maintenance Staff Appreciation Day! Staff were treated by the High School and Middle School with treats as a THANK YOU for all they do everyday to keep our school clean and safe!!! It takes a lot of work to make sure our school spaces, inside and out are kept up with on a daily basis! Thank you to Steve, Kenny, Zach, Amy, Todd, Nancy, Stevin, Derek, Chris and Tyler!

The Omro Equestrian Team, made up of both middle and high school students, competed in the NIHA District Competition last weekend and earned the title of Grand Champion in Division A, advancing to the state championship in Madison at the end of October.

This team is made up of an amazing group of talented young ladies and their horses. The riders are given a pattern to memorize and execute with their horse at varying speeds, and the judge ultimately decides who performs it the best, fastest, and most accurately. It is a true test of discipline while controlling an animal that may or may not always cooperate. The team accumulates points based on their individual placings, and the top teams move forward.

Led by senior Makenzi and her horse Lakota, the team showcased their talents across a wide range of events, from speed and ranch riding to trail, showmanship, cart driving, and hunter hack. Riders Josselyn with Embers, Katelyn with Annabelle and Hermione, Lilly with Lady and Onyx, Maeley with two horses, Brielle with Beau and Hermione, and Riley with Ace and Birdie all contributed key points toward the win.

Additionally, our younger riders made a big impact—7th grader Quinn with Chino impressed in timed events and jumping, while 6th graders Kennedy Black with Sugar shined in dressage and showmanship. Claire with Zola, and Isabella with Tator led the way in trail, horsemanship, bareback, and showmanship.

The highlight of the weekend was the way the girls supported one another and enjoyed competing as a team. Individually strong and collectively dynamic, they are ready to represent Omro at State.

Special thanks go to coaches Ali Boese and Mikkiya Bottker for their leadership and dedication. Congratulations, Foxes Equestrians—and best of luck at State!

Congratulations to this year's Homecoming Court! Omro will be well represented by ladies Addison L, Charlee, Lainey, Madeline C, Emelia, Lydia and Madelyn C and gentlemen Deven, Blake, Fox, Tanner, Logan C, Nicholas and Lucas K... our King and Queen will be crowned on Saturday night at the Homecoming Dance! Congratulations to you all!

The Omro Cross Country team delivered an impressive performance on the Reedsburg Hartje Center XC Trail last Saturday. Ben led the way with a time of 18:25.4, while the Lady Foxes ran strong as a pack, earning second place as a team! Lillian crossed the line at 21:38.9, with Caroline close on her heels at 21:42.6. Mackenzie and Breanna followed with solid finishes of 22:24.7 and 23:47.1, respectively.

Congratulations also goes out to Lillian on her Top 20 finish in Portage! The team travels to Laconia on Monday...good luck, runners!

Lady Foxes Varsity Volleyball outmatched Winnebago Lutheran Academy on the road on Tuesday! In an exciting five-set match, Omro overcame the Vikings with a final score of 3-2 (with set scores of 25-17, 17-25, 25-19, 18-25, 15-8). Congratulations, Ladies! You can catch more volleyball action on Saturday as the varsity team heads to Wrightstown High School at 9:00am, and the JV2 team travels to Mayville Elementary, also at 9:00am! Good luck!

The boy's soccer team displayed a strong defensive effort that kept the Central Wisconsin Christian School from scoring Tuesday night. Omro scored 2-0 while the hometown crowd looked on.

On Thursday, the team hit the road to face Campbellsport, where their combined efforts resulted in an impressive 10-1 win over the Cougars. Great job!

The boys will host their Varsity Invitational on Saturday beginning at 10:00am. Good luck, Omro!

Another successful Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by Key Club! Thank you to all the community members and students who donated. They are helping saving lives and helping us meet our goal of 100+ pints for the Young Minds Save Lives Scholarship which will be awarded to one of our own seniors!

Mrs. Piper's Life Skills students went on a community outing on Thursday, October 2nd during class time to the Ewald Farm in Winneconne. They went to meet their calf, Pepsi, that they have adopted. The kids were really excited about this to get to see her and spend some time getting to know her!

Anatomy & Physiology

Classes have completed their unit on anatomical terms and recently practiced dissection skills with a "pickle autopsy!" An unfortunate gang battle between the Vlassics and Claussens resulted in several casualties! Student teams dissected their "pickle victim" to determine their cause of death. A & P classes are also in need of brand new boxes of Kleenex (any shape or size) for an upcoming project. Please bring any donation to Mrs. Whitney's room, 1805.

Current and former Omro High School students make up the band Noize Pollution which performed at the Waukau Youth Center. They played a mix of covers and original songs, some of which were inspired by their classes at OHS. We are so proud of our talented Foxes. Way to rock!

Physics Fundamentals students, as part of their "Earth in Space" unit, recently investigated the causes of the orange/red color changes we see during sunrise, sunset and the "blood moon" which is also known as a lunar eclipse. Students used powdered milk in water to represent the Earth's atmosphere and a flashlight to represent the sun's rays. During a Lunar Eclipse, when light from the sun enters Earth's atmosphere, it interacts with matter in the atmosphere. Some colors of light are transmitted (i.e. orange and red) while others are reflected, scattered or absorbed (i.e. green, blue, purple) The transmitted orange and red light reflects off the surface of the moon and back to the viewer who sees the red/orange color that we call a "blood moon."

Students in Mrs. Morse's World of Children class were recently learning about Prenatal Development. They have been researching what happens to the fetus and what the mother is feeling during the nine months of pregnancy. To help students better understand how a mother may be feeling during pregnancy, they had the opportunity to wear the Empathy Belly Simulator. This simulator represents the ninth month of pregnancy and allows the students to feel some of the same symptoms that an expecting mother would feel.

Students had the opportunity to participate in a "Fox Time with Griffin" experience recently at Omro High School. Lindsay Loewe, from Collaborative Wellness, leads this event which offers a variety of SEL activities. The students also had some time to interact with Griffin, a Licensed Therapy Dog and K9 Good Citizen through the Fox Valley Humane Association.

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!

School Pictures & Retakes

School pictures and proof sheets were distributed on Thursday, October 2nd. Please check with your child if they did not bring them home.

• If you did not order pictures, your child received a proof sheet with ordering information.

• Retakes: Picture retake day is Friday, October 17th. 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.

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

25-26 SCHOOL PICTURE ORDER FORM: 25-26 Order Form - Omro School District

Homecoming 2025
October 5–11, 2025
Theme: Cities (Seniors–LA • Juniors–Nashville • Sophomores–Honolulu • Freshmen–Boston)
Opponent: Campbellsport

Events:

• Sun, Oct 5 – Hall decorating (12–4 pm); class float work begins.

• Mon–Thu, Oct 6–9 – Float building, ditty & lip sync prep, Penny War (benefits Christine Ann Center).

Spirit Week:

• Mon: Black-Out (12/11) vs. White-Out (10/9)

• Tue: USA Day

• Wed: Decades (12–80s, 11–90s, 10–00s, 9–70s)

• Thu: Cities Theme

• Fri: School Colors

Fri, Oct 10

• Senior athletes visit elementary students for autographs

• Pep Rally (12:30, PAC): Sports teams, performances by the HS band, dance and cheer, lip sync/ditty, Homecoming Court & King and Queen will be announced.

• There will only be 25 parent spots available—must reserve by Oct 8 by emailing ndobb@omro.k12.wi.us

• Parade: will leave the school parking lot at 2:15 pm and return to school shortly before 3:15 pm. Spectators can watch the parade on North Webster Ave, Larrabee Street (by HB Patch), and Main Street (between Scott Park and the bridge).

• Homecoming Game- Omro vs. Campbellsport: 7:00 pm.

Sat, Oct 11

• Dance: HS Commons, 8–11 pm. Grand March at 10 pm. No entry after 9:30. Admission $10 presale / $12 at door.

You’re Invited!
Join us at Stearns Park on Saturday, October 18 for the Bilkey Courts Memorial Celebration & Community Brat Fry in honor of Steve Bilkey, former Public Works Director for Omro who passed away earlier this year.

• 9:00 a.m. – Court dedication ceremony, followed by a day of food, music, games, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Omro Food Pantry & Ryan M. Schaller Foundation.

• Basketball Competition – $5 per person, all ages, four events. Sign up by 9:00 a.m. day of.

• Pickleball Competition – $15 per team, prizes for top 3. Register by Oct. 15.

• Merchandise Orders – Due Oct. 4.

More info, entry forms, or volunteer details: Bilkeymemorial@yahoo.com, City of Omro Facebook, or City Hall.

Bilkey Basketball Sign Up

Bilkey Pickleball Sign Up

Don't feel like cooking? Come down to Red Robin on Wednesday, October 8 and enjoy Endless Fries, Towering Onion Rings, a Gourmet Cheeseburger, a Monster Double or anything else your heart desires...and while you are at it, you would be helping to support your Omro Robotics Team with 20% of all purchases going back to the team! You can also order online! Please see more details below!

Yearbooks are now on sale! If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, or a Graduation Ad for your graduate that will be included in this year's yearbook, please see the links below!

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

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

Mrs. Whitney's Anatomy and Physiology classes are in need of deer heart donations for an upcoming unit. If you harvest a deer and would like to donate the heart please freeze it or put it on ice and bring it to Mrs. Whitney's room, 1805. Good luck & be safe during the upcoming hunting seasons.

This year's science, technology, engineering, art and math family night, or S.T.E.A.M. and Screams will be hosted by Omro Middle School on Thursday, October 30 from 4:30-6:30pm. These activities are geared for 4K through 8th grade students and their families! Come out and join us for a fun night of activities and treats!

Trunk or Treat - we are still looking for participating vehicles. Vehicles may represent a business or a private individual. The $1/per child donation this year is to help OACC cover our month to month operating expenses. We are a self-funded community center that needs and values our community's support.

If you are interested in registering your vehicle, please email us at omrocommunity@gmail.com for the registration form and further details.

Youth Advisory Council (YAC) - let's unite the youth of the greater Omro area with this unique opportunity! Youth, aged 12-18 will be empowered to create their own events and programs right here at the Omro Area Community Center. Adult guidance and supervision will be given by our Director, Kamilla. Help your children build their experience in event planning or send them to build friendships with other area youth.

Check out their calendar for more upcoming events!

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the library this October! Library Newsletter

We have a new candy guessing game, Scary Story contest and more!

Week of October 3-11- EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

Friday, Oct 3: Varsity Football @ Mayville 7:00pm THEME: PINKOUT

Saturday, Oct 4: Boys Soccer Invite vs Multiple Schools 10:00am

Saturday, Oct 4: Varsity Volleyball @ Wrightstown High School 9:00am

Saturday, Oct 4: JV2 Volleyball @ Mayville Elementary School 9:00am

Monday, October 6: Football JV2 vs Mayville 4:30pm

Tuesday, October 7: Cross Country Invite @ Laconia HS 4:00pm

Tuesday, October 7: Boys Soccer vs Winnebago Lutheran Academy 4:30pm

Thursday, October 9: Volleyball JV/JV2/V vs Lomira 5:30/5:30/7:00pm

Friday, October 10: Varsity Football vs Campbellsport 7:00pm HOMECOMING THEME: MAROON AND GOLD

Saturday, October 11: JV2 Volleyball Invitational @ Plymouth High School 9:00am

Saturday, October 11: Varsity Volleyball Invitational @ Mayville Elementary School 9:00am

TICKET PRICES

OHS Students- Free with School ID or by showing Skyward Account

Students- $4.00 (Children under 6 are free)

Adults- $5.00

Seniors 60 years and above- Free

***Please, NO LARGE BILLS, ticket takers do not have excess change.***

Home Events in BOLD.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

Winter Senior Banner Photos- November 3rd at Rachel Van Den Houts Studio in Berlin. Please make sure to purchase your banner from her website before the picture day. Thank you!

-Girls Basketball 4:30 PM

-Dance/Cheer 4:45 PM

-Powerlifting 5:05 PM

-Bowling 5:15 PM

-Boys Basketball 5:30 PM

-Wrestling 5:45 PM

We have a new way to connect with Mrs. LaFleur. 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!

It’s time to apply to college and technical college

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

FVTC Exploration

Tuesday, October 7: FVTC Open House 3-7 p.m. Apply for Free!

ACT Registration $68/$93 (with writing)

December 13th: Deadline to register for the ACT November 7 Register Now

Methodize - use to prepare; FREE ACT prep for OHS students

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

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.

Students, are you looking for a career in construction? You are invited to a regional event focusing on 9th-12th grade students who would like to explore a career in the trades. You will have an opportunity to work and talk with journeymen from different trades with "hands on" activities! Sign up early to attend this event to be held at Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh on October 15, 8:30-2:00, with a small lunch provided. To register, contact Desi Coenen at info@newbt.org and for a glimpse at some of the interactive activities that will be available, visit their website at www.newbt.org! Hope to see you at the career fair!

We are excited to invite students and staff to the Women at Work Open House Showcase, presented by empowHER Wisconsin, celebrating women thriving in construction and other traditionally male-dominated trades.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

• Time: Open House 4–7 PM | Panel Presentation 5 PM

• Location: Local UA400 Plumbers & Steamfitters, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI 54130

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore career paths in the skilled trades, hear firsthand stories, and connect with mentors.

Please use the QR code on the attached letter for registration.

Colleges/ Tech Schools

T 10/14- Fox Time- UW Stevens Point

Lunch Visits

T 10/14 US Navy

W 10/15 US Army

T10/21 Army National Guard

Fox Times

T 10/14 UW Stevens Point\

Th 10/23 FVTC

T 10/28 US Navy

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:

• 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

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