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.

Nov.6: Letter Jacket Fitting during lunch periods

Nov 7: STEAM Night

Nov. 11: Veteran's Day

Nov. 11-15: Book Fair

Nov 18: Fall Sports Banquet

Nov. 27: No School-Teacher Comp Day

Nov. 28-29: No School-Thanksgiving

STUDENTS: When meeting with Recruiters, THEY need to set up appointments to meet with you THROUGH GUIDANCE and 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.

Representatives from Ripon Jacket will be on hand for award jacket fittings on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, during all lunch periods. Fittings will take place in the Commons Area. If you are getting fitted, please have the order form filled out, accompanied by your $100.00 deposit. If you usually wear a sweater or sweatshirt underneath your jacket, please bring that to the fitting, along with any decoration you may have, e. g. Varsity Letter. One will also be at the Fall Sports banquet on Monday, November 18. He will be here about 90 minutes before the event. Please see the attached photo for more information.

Order forms can be picked up in the office.

Seniors, Cap and Gown orders are now due. If you did not turn in your order form and money on Friday, you have until Friday, November 8th to do so. Please complete your form and return with payment to the office by that date.

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!!!

NHS is hosting the very first annual Turkey Bowl Food Drive at the Omro vs Winneconne Girls basketball game on Friday, November 22!! The school with the most food items wins the Turkey Bowl trophy!

Tuesday, 11/5 - There are some great books coming to our bookfair in the Media Center November 11th-15th. Are you reading? Watch out! Mrs. Cady, Mrs. Prado, or one of your teachers might give you a ticket! That’s right, if they catch you reading anytime between now and November 15th, you could get a ticket! Write your name and English teacher on it and store it carefully until next week. You can bring it to our Book Fair November 11th through the 15th and enter to receive a special prize!

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Studies show

that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent

reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: November 11th – 15th, 2024. M, T, Th, F – 7:30am – 3:30pm, Wed. 7:30am – 2:15pm

Location: Omro Middle & High School Library, 455 Fox Trail, Omro, WI 54963

There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to

shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family

can add funds.

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called

Share the FairTM. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books

from the Fair.

It's not too early to order your yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year!

Book Sales Link: http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A09376700

Grad Ads for seniors Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519

“Fox Time with Griffin” will be offered again this year, every other week in the HS/MS Media Center.

These are the dates for Fox Time with Griffen!

Nov 18 Johnson

Dec 2 Morse

Dec 16 Jentz

Jan 6 Ransom

Jan 13 Jentz

Jan 27 Morse

Feb 10 Johnson

Feb 24 Jentz

March 10 Johnson

March 31 Ransom

April 7 Johnson

April 21 Jentz

May 5 Morse

May 19 Johnson

Stay In School. Don’t Be Late. Graduate!

REMINDER: EXTRACURRICULAR ATTENDANCE POLICY - PRACTICE & COMPETITION

***Students must be in attendance for the entire school day in order to practice or compete in an event. ***

Special circumstances may merit exception with prior approval from the Principal/Dean of Students, or designee. To see if the absence can be approved:

• Step 1 - Parent/Guardian notification to office (Mrs. Prado, Mrs. Stadler or Mrs. Dobberstein) at least 24 hours prior to absence)
• Step 2 - If absence is approved, Student picks up signed Excused Slip from office
• Step 3 - Student gives signed Excused Slip to coach/advisor to participate the day of the absence

If an absence is deemed unexcused it will result in ineligibility for participation in extracurricular activities until the next full day of attendance.

This week's athletic activities:

There are no sporting events this week. Check back when the winter season begins in November!

*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

Omro and Winneconne Cheer! Are you interested in Competitive Cheer? There is still time! Please contact Coach Baeley at cheer@w-csd.org for more details. Window closes November 8th.

High school wrestling is in need of 5 managers this season. There will be a meeting November 13th at 3:45pm wrestling room. Short video on how to use Matboss for wrestling.

If anyone is interested please email the Varsity assistant coach at kencarley@omro.k12.wi.us

Winter Sports are Coming! November 11: Girls' Basketball and Bowling begin and November 18: Boys' Basketball, Powerlifting and Wrestling begin! Register HERE!

Here are the QR codes you can use to sign up for winter sports. You can also scan the codes in the office. Please see Mr. T, the athletic director if you have questions.

The fall sports banquet, sponsored by the Omro Athletic Boosters, is scheduled for Monday, November 18th at 6:00 PM in the PAC. Please RSVP by November 11th to ensure the proper amount of food is ordered.

The first Powerlifting practice is 11/11 at 3:45pm. Meeting for lifters is Thursday 11/7 3:30-4:00 in the Health room. There is a sign up poster on the weight room door. Please scan QR code to fill out google form for sign up.

Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening this month.

Cruisin' Safely at https://www.cruisinsafely.com/drivers-education

Ries Driving School at https://riesdrivingschool.com/ for more information about the programs they offer!

The application is now live. A parent can access the site using these instructions. Payment is made directly to the department through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal. Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer.

In addition, we have reorganized our employment of minors web pages. The information you need is linked at the bottom of this page, including a guide to hazardous and prohibited work, the hours and times of day restrictions for minors, and links to the appropriate statutes and codes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.

Fox Valley Area Labor Council Essay Contest

EmpowHER Meet and Greet

STUDENTS: When meeting with Recruiters, THEY need to set up appointments to meet with you THROUGH GUIDANCE and during your study hall. Please do not just set something up on your own as we do not allow recruiters free access to students without going through the proper procedure.

Upcoming Fox Time Opportunities:

Th 11/7 - Ripon College

T 11/12 The Army National Guard

Th 11/14 - Winona State

M 11/18 - Omro Care Center/ CNA Training

T 11/19 - US Air Force

T 11/19- Fox Valley Tech

Th 11/21 St Norbert College

Th 11/21 - US Navy

T 11/25 - US Marines

Lunchtime Visits:

US Navy-Nov 7th

US Army November 21

US Marines-Nov 25

Seniors, here is the Scholarship Listing that can be found on the High School website under "Guidance." This list is updated frequently and can also be found in the Guidance Office and in the Hallway, just across from the Guidance Office.

STUDENTS: YOU CAN FIND THIS INFORMATION AT THE HS GUIDANCE WEBSITE UNDER WEEKLY SCHOLARSHIP LISTING

Wisconsin Professional Police Association, for a Wisconsin senior pursuing a degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement-related field (Not law school). Application and three letters-of-reference are required. Deadline: February 3, 2025. Applications are online under the Resources tab at wppa.com or paper applications are available in the Guidance Office.

BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship, $2,500, must be a Wisconsin senior, with a GPA of 3.0 or above, planning to attend a Wisconsin college. Application, essay, and letters-of-reference required. Deadline: February 28, 2025, by 4 pm. Apply at: https://www.bbb.org/local/0694/scholarships.html

Winnebago Community Credit Union Jean B. Kolodzic Memorial Scholarship, $1,500, for a senior who is involved in the community and will be attending a college or technical college. Student or parent must be a Winnebago County Community Credit Union Member. Application includes a short essay question and two short letters of reference are required (from a teacher and counselor).

Deadline: April 4, 2025. Applications are in the Guidance Office.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, $10,000, for a senior of Hispanic heritage. Deadline: November 3, 2024. Apply at:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic-heritage-youth-awards

AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship, $10,000, for a senior who intends to pursue a STEM major. Deadline: December 31, 2024. Apply at:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25703/aiaa-lockheed-martin-marillyn-hewson-scholarship

Community Impact Scholarship, $2,500, for a senior, with a GPA of 3.5 or above, who is involved in community service and has strong leadership qualities. Deadline: February 12, 2025. Apply at:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20474/community-impact-scholarship

Be Bold Scholarship, $25,000, for any senior who is enrolling in college in fall 2025, and has a GPA of 2.5 or above. Deadline: October 31, 2024. Apply at:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be_bold_scholarship

National Space Club Scholarship, $20,000, for seniors intending to pursue a career in the STEM fields. Deadline: November 1, 2024. Apply at:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12191/national_space_club_scholarship

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship, $55,000, for seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, have financial need, and have a GPA of 3.5 or above. Deadline: November 14, 2024. Apply at:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11973/jack-kent-cooke-foundation-college-scholarship-program

Students with Disabilities Scholarship, for seniors with a documented disability. Deadline: November 15, 2024. Apply at:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/21134/students-with-disabilities-scholarship

Automotive Women’s Association Scholarships, $2,500, for students attending college in fall of 2025, studying the automotive industries.

Deadline: December 31, 2024. Apply at:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14064/automotive-womens-association-scholarships

This is a great program that connects students to career professionals who will inspire and expose them to new opportunities across the industry sectors. This includes job shadowing, college visits, and employment events. Please see schedule of events. For more information, go to inspirewi.com

The Winnebago County Land & Water Conservation Department invites K5 through 12th grade students in Winnebago County to participate in the 2024-2025 Conservation Awareness Poster Contest.

The theme for the 2024-2025 school year is "Home is where the Habitat is."

Posters and entry forms are due by 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to the Winnebago County Land & Water Conservation Department.

Poster Contest Guidelines

• Poster size must be 12" x 18" OR 14" x 22"
• The 2025 National Contest Theme, "Home is where the Habitat is," must be written on each poster.
• All posters shall be created by an individual student, rather than a team of students.
• Any media may be used: paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, stickers, paper or other materials on regular posters. Computer-generated posters will not be accepted.
• To be eligible for judging, each entry must have a completed and signed entry form attached to the back.

Entry Form

Poster Contest Flyer

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.

988 Handout

If you need to report a threat, please go HERE for more information!

Here's a little joke for you!

Because if they dropped them, they would break.

Just Something To Think About...

THE SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Reading - 80% or more of our students will meet, exceed, or significantly exceed expectations as evidenced by the spring STAR® Reading and/or the PreACT Secure assessments.

Math - 80% or more of our students will meet, exceed, or significantly exceed expectations as evidenced by the spring STAR® Math and/or the PreACT Secure assessments.

How will we work on this?

• Fox Time academic supports

• Methodize to prep for ACT and PreACT Secure 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