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.
After School A La Carte Starts
Food service will start after school a la carte on Monday the 25th
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
September 1- Labor Day- No School
September 3- Senior Parent Meeting 6pm
September 5- Picture Day... Order Links Can be Found Below
Congratulations, Macy!
Congratulations to Macy, a Freshman at Omro High School who became the 57th Miss Rural Winnebago!
Miss Rural Winnebago (MRW) is a yearlong, public figure position for females in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The program aims to provide each Miss with a unique experience that will leave her with stronger personal and interpersonal skills after her reign. MRW will engage in a variety of events, such as parades, public speaking, or service activities.
To be considered for this role, Macy had to complete an application and participate in an interview. She was one of four young ladies in the running for this crown. Macy was chosen and crowned the 57th Miss Rural Winnebago at the Waukau Chicken BBQ on June 8. Since then, she has rode in many local parades, announced a panel at Womenventure at EAA, helped the Fairest of the Fair pass out ribbons at the Winnebago County Fair, and just recently helped run a produce stand for Olden Organics at the Oshkosh Farmers Market.
Macy will hold her position until next June, when the new 58th Miss Rural Winnebago will be crowned.
Senior Sunrise
Keeping with tradition at Omro High School, this year’s Senior class gathered at sunrise in the high school parking lot to kick off their final year. Together, they watched the dawn break, shared time with friends, and began creating the first of many unforgettable memories their senior year will undoubtedly bring.
Photo Credit: Art Eichmann Photography- Thanks, Art!
Omro Area Community Center Needs YOU!
Youth Advisory Council - YAC is intended to be an event planning committee of 12-18 year old's with adult supervision. This group is open to all area children of this age. They will be thinking up and enacting programs for themselves and those younger than them. The age range is large as it helps enable the older youth to be good examples for the younger. Free pizza will be available at the first meeting on September 1!
School Supplies
Students, the lost and found table currently has school supplies available in the event you need anything! Please stop and take a look at what is there, and take what you need! If you do not see something, please feel free to check with Mrs. Gee in the library as she may have it and just hasn't put it out yet.
Picture Day Is Coming Soon!
~IMPORTANT: Props including stick on mustaches, wigs, sunglasses or anything that modifies facial recognition features will not be allowed for picture day for all students, including seniors. These photos are not just for the yearbooks, but also for your photo ID's. Please understand, this is for your protection and it is important to ensure we have an unaltered photo for identification purposes.
- High School and Middle School students will be photographed on Friday, Sept 5. Meaning, we have to move quickly. You will be excused alphabetically by grade. You will proceed to the PAC to have your photo taken and you will then report back to class. You will not be allowed to wait for your friends, to dawdle in the hallways or go to the bathroom or your locker.
- You may not take your phone with you to the PAC, it needs to remain in the classroom.
- Due to the large number of students who need to have their pictures taken on this day, we may run into lunch time. If you have not had your photo taken by your lunch time, you may eat lunch and then go right into the PAC to have your photo taken, and then return back to the lunchroom.
- The PAC will be CLOSED that day.
School Supply List
New this year, we are providing a class supply list for high school courses to help students be better prepared for the upcoming school year. We encourage you to review the list and compare it with your class schedule to determine which items may be needed for each course. Please note that if a teacher is not listed they do not require anything more than general supplies of notebooks, highlighters, pens, pencils, folders/binders and one box of Kleenex to bring to your first hour class.
REMINDER ABOUT CHROMEBOOKS!!
Students, remember to charge your chrome books AT HOME every night and bring them back to school the next day. We only have loaner Chromebooks for those who need their chrome books serviced in some way. So again, make your sure chargers are kept at HOME and that you are charging your Chromebooks at night so they are ready for the next day!
Interested In Joining FBLA?
Are you interested in Business Leadership? Do you enjoy field trips, competition, leadership training, chapter meetings, and fun? Stop by our first meeting on Sept. 11 in room 1605. For more information, contact Mr. Goryl!
OPEN PAC During Lunch Reminders: STUDENTS PLEASE READ
- Behavior expectations remain the same in the PAC as they are in the classroom.
- You may be in the cafeteria or in the PAC. You may not leave out the West side doors to use the bathroom, you must get a pass from staff on lunch duty.
- Inappropriate language and behaviors are not allowed and will result in you being removed for the next day. This includes tackling, rough, aggressive play, throwing balls at others, kicking balls across the gym and using profanity.
- You may NOT bring open food into the gym.
- EVERYONE needs to help clean up when the bell rings. It is not ok to just kick the balls to the corner of the gym for someone else to clean up.
- Nothing should be left in the gym, including water bottles, chips, trash...
- Always be safe.
- Remember, it is a PRIVILEGE to have the gym open during that time and if you wish to see it continue to be open, you need to be following all behavior expectations.
No Cell Phones Allowed During Classtime
Cell Phone Reminders:
- You should NOT have your phones on you, or on your desk during classtime. You have 2 options: in your locker powered off, or in the wall pouches in the classroom; that's it.
- "Bell to Bell" means "Bell to Bell". Cellphones should not be picked up until you are leaving the classroom at the end of class.
- These expectations are NOT negotiable and are backed by the school board. Let's make sure we are following these expectations to avoid consequences that will follow, including but not limited to verbal warning, confiscation and detention/suspension.
Prohibited Clothing: Please review guidelines—violations will require a change of attire.
- Clothing must fully cover midriffs, hips, cleavage, buttocks, upper thighs, and undergarments—even during movement. Items like strapless tops, short skirts/shorts, see-through fabrics, and cut-off shirts with exposed sides are not allowed.
- Clothing with references to alcohol, drugs, weapons, gang symbols, offensive language, or sexual content is prohibited.
- Hats, hoods, sunglasses, chains (non-jewelry), jackets and coats, backpacks, and purses, may not be worn/ carried in school and must be left in your locker.
Fox Fridays Are BACK!! Fill Out A Nomination TODAY!
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!!!
If you are in a SPORT, PLEASE READ!
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:
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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.
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Step 2: Student collects an excused slip from the office with the medical note.
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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.
Activities and Athletics
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Tuesday, August 26: Volleyball JV2 Quad vs Multiple Schools 5:00pm
Tuesday, August 26: Volleyball JV Quad vs Multiple Schools 5:00pm
Tuesday, August 26: Boys' Soccer Varsity @ Wrightstown High School 4:30pm
Wednesday, August 27: Cross Country Invitational vs Multiple Schools 4:00pm
Thursday, August 28: Boys' Soccer Varsity vs Winneconne 4:30pm
Thursday, August 28: Volleyball Varsity Quad: vs Multiple Schools 5:00pm
Friday, August 29: Varsity Football @ Winneconne 7:00pm CHINA BULL
Saturday, August 30: Volleyball Varsity Invitational vs Multiple Schools 9:00am
NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS:
Tuesday, September 2: Boys' Soccer Varsity vs St Mary Catholic 4:30pm
Thursday, September 4: Cross Country Invitational 3:30pm
Thursday, September 4: Boys' Soccer Varsity @ Lomira 4:00pm
Thursday, September 4: Volleyball Varsity vs Mayville 7:00pm
Friday, September 5: Varsity Football @ NFDL 7:00pm
Home Events in BOLD.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS AND SO DO YOU!!
Success is earned one day at a time. Start by showing UP! If you are reading this, you are off to a great start! Keep it up!
September Library Newsletter
Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening in the library. There are some fun activities you can take part in and helpful Library Tips & Reminders to look over.
Want to Connect with the Guidance Counselor?
If you would like to connect with our Guidance Counselor, please complete the request form. This will make it very easy to get in touch!
Upcoming College Visits
T 9/9-Fox Time - UW Oshkosh
T 9/23 - Fox Time - Fox Valley Tech
T 9/23 - Fox Time - UW Platteville
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:
- 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
Crisis Help is Just 3 Numbers Away
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.
988 Lifeline: 24/7-Call, Text or Chat
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.
Two More Days to Reply!! Just For Fun!
Question of the Week!
It’s time to have a little fun! Each Monday, I’ll post a fresh Question of the Week and reveal the results from the previous one. The more people who join in, the more entertaining (and sometimes surprising!) the results will be. Your voice matters—whether it’s funny, thoughtful, or just for fun.
Reminder: Keep it positive—any inappropriate responses will be removed.
Let’s see what everyone thinks… ready to play along? Please email me your response by Thursday (8/28) at ndobb@omro.k12.wi.us!
***QUESTION OF THE WEEK***
Who traveled the furthest this summer? Tell me where you went, how you got there and any fun things you did! (For example, I flew to Vermont in July and took a hot air balloon ride over Lake Champlain! Let me know by next Thursday and we will see who put on the most miles!)