OHS Newsletter

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

The High School Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on March 5th. Please see the Parent-Teacher Conference Information for more details and how to sign up for spots. We would love to see you there!

Good Luck to our students participating in Solo & Ensemble this weekend!

State Wrestling Update

Mason and Logan are enjoying their time at State Wrestling. Both had a win and a loss on Thursday and today Mason ended his state experience with a loss. Great job, to Mason for his hard work and successes this season! Logan's win today allows him to wrestle Saturday morning against the #3 seed from Mineral Point; the winner wrestles for 5th place. Best luck to Logan tomorrow!

2/28: District Solo/Ensemble HS Band/Choir @ St. Mary Springs

3/2: Academic Bowl @ NFDL

3/5: Parent Teacher Conferences

3/6: Omro Family Night at the Herd

3/7: Dance Team Finale 12:00 Den

3/11: ACT Exam Juniors ONLY (No school for gr. 9th/10th/12th)

3/12: Omro Family Literacy Night 5:30-7:30pm

3/13: Blood Drive 10am-2pm OHS Commons

3/16-17: Wisconsin Forward Exam Sophomores

3/17: A Night of Music (PAC) 6:30pm

3/18: Winter Sports Banquet

3/20: End of Quarter- No School

3/20-3/25: Band Trip

3/23-27: Spring Break

4/1: Academic Awards Night

4/3: No School- Good Friday

4/8: PreACT Secure 9th/10th grade (11th/12th will have a virtual learning day)

4/9: District Art Walk

4/14: Cap and Gown Pick-up During BOTH Lunches

4/15: Sweet Jazz Night 6:00pm (OHS Cafeteria)

4/22: Senior Class Trip- Kalahari

4/25: State Solo/Ensemble (UWO)

4/28: Spring HS/MS Choir Concert (PAC)

4/29: Spring HS/MS Band Concert (PAC)

5/2: Prom 8pm-11pm

5/6: Senior Scholarship Night

5/8: Blood Drive 9:00am-2pm OHS Commons

5/13: Last Day for Seniors

5/17: Graduation, 2:00pm

5/22: Student's Last Day

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, Malachi, Brady and Adelynn and our staff member Mrs. Stadler 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!

The Top 10 Academic Seniors were recognized by the Flyway Conference principals at a reception and presentation ceremony on Sunday, February 22nd, at Mayville High School. Each school in the conference selects their own Top 10 seniors. Omro selects the top 10 seniors using the total number of Laude points earned after the seniors' 7th semester of high school. Congratulations to Lainey, Evan, Erick, Ava, Scarlet, Ayla, Lexi, Tyler, Blake, and Dylan for their academic accomplishments.

Cade earned his 100th career win last weekend, making him the third senior in the Class of 2026 to reach this milestone — and making this the first class in program history to have multiple wrestlers achieve 100 wins!

Cade has recorded 133 career takedowns and 40 career pins, while leading the team in reversals during his sophomore and junior seasons. He ranked 5th in total escapes and reversals as a freshman and moved up to 2nd this year.

A three-time Sectional qualifier and 2024 State qualifier, Cade is also a two-time 1st Team All-Conference selection and a one-time 2nd Team All-Conference honoree.

Congratulations to Cade on an outstanding achievement and an incredible career milestone!

Mason B has officially etched his name into school history, breaking the wrestling program’s all-time career wins record with an incredible 140 victories.

Through relentless work ethic, toughness, and unwavering dedication to the sport, Mason set the standard for excellence on the mat. Reaching 140 career wins is not just a number — it’s a testament to years of commitment, perseverance, and leadership.

Congratulations to Mason on this historic achievement and for raising the bar for future wrestlers in our program!

Logan C and Mason M have made it to State in Wrestling. A Pep Rally was held in support of them on Tuesday and they headed off yesterday to Madison. Best of luck to you both this weekend!

The Lady Foxes faced off against the Crandon Cardinals Tuesday night and won big with a score of 80-45 in the first round of the WIAA playoffs, advancing them to the next round against Stratford Tigers on Friday, February 27! Best of luck, Ladies!

Tuesday, March 3, the Foxes will be host to the New Holstein Huskies in Round 1 of the WIAA Playoffs! The two teams will meet up in the Den at 7:00 pm, so come on down to cheer them on! Good luck Foxes!

This week was FFA week and it was a hoot! From dress up days to hunting ducks to an amazing staff breakfast made and served by members of our own FFA group!! Staff was treated to bacon, pancakes, scrambled eggs, muffins, milk, juice and coffee, and we can't think of a better way to start a day!! Students looked for tiny yellow ducks that spelled out "FFA" and were made aware that somewhere, there might also be a special, grand prize GOLD duck!

The dance team grew exponentially last week when the guys joined their routine Friday, performing to a mash up of Country and Hip Hop! They spent several afternoons practicing with the dance team and were able to showcase their combined efforts on the floor of the Den during halftime. So fun to see the girls and guys work together on this routine! Well done, everyone!

Tune in to WFRV Channel 5 THIS SATURDAY at 10:35pm for High School Sports Xtra, Featuring the Omro Varsity Band as the Band of the Week!

The full clip will be posted to WFRV's Website following the airing.

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!

February is National Heart Health month, focusing on raising awareness on heart disease and that by maintaining a healthy diet, you can lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol (LDL), minimize chronic inflammation, and manage weight. A diet rich in nutrients and low in saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium prevents plaque buildup thus reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Try this tasty salad for a heart healthy option!

Avo-Fredo Zoodles

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred), divided use

• 15-20 peeled, raw, medium shrimp (rinsed, patted dry)

• 2 to 3 medium to large unpeeled zucchini, ends cut off

• 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into pieces

• 1/4 cup fresh basil

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 medium garlic cloves

  
  

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the shrimp for about 4 minutes, or until pink on the outside, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl. Cover to keep warm. Wipe the skillet with paper towels.

2. Put the zucchini on a cutting board. Using a spiralizer, julienne peeler, or mandolin, make zoodles from the zucchini.

3. In the same skillet, still over medium heat, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Put the zoodles in the skillet.

4. In a food processor, process the avocado, basil, lemon juice, and garlic until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

5. Stir the sauce into the zoodles. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the zoodles are tender and the sauce is heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in the shrimp. Cook for 1 minute.

   Servings 4 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 302

Mark your calendars for March 7th at 12:00pm for the Omro Dance Team's Season Finale performance! Come one, come all to support our dancers in the Den! It's "Pay What You Can at the Door"- and all proceeds will go to benefit the Omro Food Pantry. We hope to see you there!

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!

A Night of Music is coming to Omro! Join us for an evening filled with great music and a delicious spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, March 17, at 6:00 PM in the PAC. Advance tickets are available in the OMS/OHS office for just $8 for adults and $6 for children under 13, while children under 3 are free. Tickets at the door will be $10 for adults and $8 for children. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event—we hope to see you there!

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

Happy February! Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, reading bingo, trivia contest, and more!

February 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:

2/27: Girls Basketball @ Stratford

3/3: Boys Basketball Regionals vs New Holstein 7:00pm

3/9: First Day of Track

3/16: First Day of Baseball/Softball

3/18: Winter Sports Banquet

3/23: First Day of Girls' Soccer

3/30: First Day of Golf

Upcoming Activities:

3/19: District - Oshkosh North

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

Home Events in BOLD.

See all rSchool 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.

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!

Fox Times:

T 3/17 UW Oshkosh

Lunch Visit :

Th 3/5 US Air Force

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.

Join us Tuesday, March 3 for our annual Spring Open House. Explore your options and apply for free by visiting our Appleton Campus!

Visit Fox Valley Technical College to see what we do best:

• High-tech labs & classrooms
• Dream careers & flexible learning options
• Affordable, high quality & employable education
• Campus life: meet with instructors & current students
• Save $30: Apply for admission at the Open House and we’ll waive the $30 application fee. Everyone who applies will also be entered to win one of four $500 tuition credits, courtesy of the FVTC Foundation, Inc. High school seniors and older are eligible to apply. You must apply in person.

PLUS: Attend free info sessions: How to Pay for College & Choosing Your Career

If you are interested in Youth Apprenticeship for next school year, please check out these job listings below.

GulfStream- Two attachments below include the teacher recommendation and the positions with link to application. All of these positions would give you experience to help in the future.

The 2026 High School Assistant applications are now open. Please distribute the posting(s) to any eligible students who may be interested in applying. I’ve attached a Word document that includes brief descriptions of each team, along with their respective application links for students to explore. Students may apply to multiple openings, pending their interests.

Teacher Recommendation Form

As part of the application process, each student must submit at least two Teacher Recommendation Forms (see attachment). Please feel free to share this form with teachers or include it in your student communication.

2026 High School Assistant Timeline

Based on this year’s schedule:

• Student Applications Deadline: March 6–13
• Manager Review of Applicants: March 6–20
• Interview Selections Due: March 20
• Interviews Completed By: April 9
• Final Candidate Selection Due NLT: April 13
• Onboarding (4–6 weeks): April 13 – May 29
• Start Date: June 1

Plexus- Tons of Engineering positions between Neenah and Appleton!!! Applications close

Pierce Manufacturing- Again tons of engineering or quality positions you should check out!

Oshkosh Corp Youth Apprenticeship- https://careers.oshkoshcorp.com/us/en/search-results?keywords=youth%20apprenticeship&s=1

Miron Construction- Construction Youth Apprentice

Deadlines for these positions are early March

We’re hiring for Summer 2026!
Positions available: Lifeguards & Front Desk/Admissions Staff
Applications are on our website – print and submit to Omro City Hall by the deadlines:
-Lifeguards: March 13
-Front Desk: April 10

Questions? Email omropool@gmail.com
Be part of our team this summer!

Are you looking for a summer job? Come work for us at the school!! Job duties are custodial, maintenance and grounds. Pay is $14/hr. up to 40 hours per week (flexible) starting in June (flexible on start date) through mid-August.

Must be at least 16 years old. Applications can be picked up in the office!

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

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