OHS Newsletter

As we approach the upcoming holiday break, I want to wish our students, staff, and families a joyful and restful time. I hope these days provide an opportunity to slow down, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments with family and friends.

When we return, we will move quickly into the final stretch of the semester, with just five school days remaining. This is an important time for students to stay focused, attend regularly, and finish the semester strong.

Please note that due to the short week, there will be no newsletter next week. We will resume the newsletter on January 9th.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. I wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and wonderful holiday break and New Year!

12/24-1/2: No School-Christmas Break

12/29 & 12/30: Holiday Basketball Tournament- Den

1/5: School Resumes

1/9: Blood Drive 9am-2pm

1/9: Winterfest Games

1/10: Winterfest Dance, 8-11p

1/12: No School, End of Quarter/Semester 1, Teacher Work 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 Liam, Angelina and Tyler and our staff member Mrs. Morse 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!

Lady Foxes continued their hot streak when they took on Winnebago Lutheran Academy last Thursday on the road. They won against the Vikings, 67-42!

Additionally, in their latest contest on Tuesday, Girls Varsity basketball extended their lead to 5-1 on the season with their win against the Lourdes Knights, scoring 53-40! Keep up this momentum, ladies!

Omro Foxes Boys Basketball traveled to Laconia last Friday where they fought their way out from under three tough losses. This time they got the win, 56-47, bringing their current record to 1-3! Let's keep it up, boys!

Mrs. Morse's Advanced Culinary Arts students wrapped up their Bake Shop Unit by baking and frosting cookies for the staff of OMS and OHS. Earlier in the week, they baked and created cookie trays for all the support staff to enjoy. This project taught them the importance of baking ingredients, proper measuring, baking procedures, and decorating.

Students in Mrs. Morse's Culinary Arts class just recently ran a food truck service as their capstone project for the class. "Arctic Foxes" was open for business on Tuesday, December 16 from 11:00-1:00 and served 40 customers. Their menu consisted of Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, Loaded Baked Potato Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, White Chicken Chili, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies and Punch.

AP Biology students have been busy doing labs as they investigate cells and cellular processes. They made model cells to measure diffusion rates and cell size, used their knowledge of osmosis to determine the concentration of different solutions, and even genetically transformed bacteria with a gene from a jellyfish. Lab days are the best days!

Students in Mrs. Morse's Culinary Arts class just recently ran a food truck service as their capstone project for the class. "Holiday Express" was open for business on Friday, December 19 from 11:00-1:00 and served about 35 customers. Their menu consisted of Turkey Cranberry Melts, Ham and Cheese Sliders, Cheeseburger Soup, Sugar Cookies, and Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

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!

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!

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 beginning December 15 for $10, with OHS student tickets available at the door for $12. (Guest passes will NOT be sold at the door.)

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."

Did you know that if you became an event worker, you could make over $1000 this winter alone!?!?! Please visit https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/page/employment-opportunities to become an event worker!

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

Library Newsletter

Upcoming Events:

Friday, December 18: Girls JV2 Basketball @ Two Rivers 5:45pm

Friday, December 18: Girls JV Basketball @ NFDL 5:50pm

Friday, December 18: Girls Varsity Basketball @ NFDL 7:00pm

Saturday, December 19: Wrestling @ Marquette Senior 8:00am

Saturday, December 19: Girls Hockey vs Cedarburg @ Sheboygan Blue Line Ice Arena 5:30pm

Saturday, December 19: Boys Hockey vs DeForest @ Oshkosh YMCA Ice Arena 12:00pm

Monday, December 22: JV Boys Basketball @ Green Lake/ Princeton 5:45pm

Monday, December 22: Varsity Boys Basketball @ Green Lake/ Princeton 7:15pm

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

Home Events in BOLD.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

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.

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.

Students have started the scheduling process for next year. Please see the email from the School Counseling Office for more information. You can find information about the courses in the Academic and Career Planning Guide, which is now online.

9th - 11th grade students should have their schedules made in Skyward by Jan. 4th and their Schedule Requests sheet in on Monday, January 5th when we return to school. Contact Mrs. LaFleur if you have any questions.

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!

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

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 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!

Please take a look at and share this resource that was created by Winnebago County Public Health with others who may benefit from this information. There is also attached information about two hope fridges in Winnebago County, one in Menasha and the other in Oshkosh. This resource is open 24/7 (beyond pantry hours) and is stocked by the community for the community. It is a give what you can, take what you need approach and not only can it hold already made meals, but non-perishables, hygiene care and other basic need products.

Additionally, the Basic Needs team put together this map of Food Resources in Winnebago County. You will find listings for food pantries, free meal sites, Hope Fridge locations, and more: https://wchd.pub/WinnebagoFoodResources

Know of a resource you think should be added to the map? Email us at health@winnebagocountywi.gov

Participants can find the latest news and Food Share program updates on the Wisconsin Department of Health Service's news page here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/news.htm

Link to the Facebook post by Winnebago County Public Health: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16uTd9JYNz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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