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.

...when the internet was created? The internet was created in the 1960s as the result of a U.S. military project called ARPANET, which connected computers at four universities in 1969. While the foundation was laid in the 1960s and 1970s with the development of ARPANET and crucial protocols like TCP/IP, its evolution and public accessibility continued through the 1980s and 1990s, particularly with the creation of the World Wide Web.

• 1960s:

  The precursor to the internet, ARPANET, was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The first message was sent in 1969 between four universities.

• 1970s:

• ARPANET continued to expand, and key protocols like TCP/IP were developed to allow different networks to communicate with each other.

• 1983:

• The official "birth" date is sometimes cited as January 1, 1983, when ARPANET officially adopted the new TCP/IP protocol.

  1990s:

• The creation of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee made the internet much more user-friendly and accessible to the public.

November 12: Fox Time: Xello

Shopping Day With Kids is coming Saturday, December 6, 7:30 to Noon! This time of year brings out the best in us and now is the time to spoil some younger members of the Omro community who may be less fortunate.

We provide a quick breakfast, then children are matched with a high school student to shop for and wrap their gifts, and finally, we finish with a delicious lunch.

High school volunteers are needed to work at the elementary school preparing the food and wrapping stations and to shop with the younger students. Please see Mrs. Kennedy or Mrs. Miller for more information and for an application form.

Any teachers and staff that would like to become a part of this great event, please let us know as well. This is a great way to begin the holiday season!

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 14th to do so. Please complete your form and return with payment to the office by that date.

Wrestling sign up is available in the office. Please leave your name, email address and phone number if you are interesting in joining wrestling! Make sure you still register online! This does not count as registration!

Sign up for these Fox Time Sessions!

November 17: Narcan Training-Learn how to use nalaxone/narcan in case of opioid drug overdose.

November 24: Hands Only CPR: Come and practice what to do in case you witness a cardiac arrest.

Representatives from Ripon Jacket will be on hand for award jacket fittings on Thursday, November 13 at the Fall Sports Banquet in the PAC. He will be here about 90 minutes before event and also on Friday, November 14 during both lunch periods near the cafeteria (it says Commons area, but we will do it by the cafeteria). If you plan on 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.

Order forms can be picked up in the office.

Recently, there have been growing concerns about students driving recklessly and at unsafe speeds in the school parking lot. This behavior puts everyone at risk—drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and staff. The parking lot is a shared space where safety must come before convenience or showing off. Speeding, cutting through spaces, and driving on access roads are unacceptable and may result in a loss of parking privileges. All students are expected to drive responsibly, follow appropriate speed limits and remain aware of their surroundings at all times. Additionally, you may not be driving on the access road behind the school. There are construction vehicles and other machinery present while the area is under construction.

Omro National Honor Society is hosting a Red Robin Fundraiser! On November 12, please stop down at the Red Robin on 600 S Koeller St, in Oshkosh and show the flyer below or simply mention the fundraiser to your server to have 20% of your sales counted toward the proceeds for NHS! We hope to see you there!

Come on down to Pizza Ranch on Monday, November 17 from 4-8pm and enjoy an evening of delicious pizza and other fixin's while also supporting your Omro Dance Team!

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!!! PLEASE NOTE: We expect these to be sincere and genuine, not silly. We are looking for students and staff who are positive, safe, respectful and responsible...

Yearbooks are now on sale! If you are interested in purchasing a 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

If you need any tutoring or school help, please fill out the form below! NHS members are volunteering to tutor anyone who needs help. Once you fill out the form, we will contact you and connect you with a tutor.

Our next FBLA Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13! We hope to see you there!

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.

November 13: Fall Sports Banquet, 6-8pm in PAC

November 17: Boys Basketball/ Wrestling practice starts

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Home Events in BOLD.

Winter sports families: Please make sure to register your child and have a valid physical uploaded into the registration system before the start of practices. You can register your child at https://students.arbitersports.com/omro-middle-high-school.

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.

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 10th through the 14th and enter to receive a special prize!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the OMS/OHS Media Center November 10-14! Hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday 7:30am-3:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am-7:00pm and Wednesday 7:30am-2:15pm! Stay tuned for more details!

Sometime this week you will get a bookfair flyer. There are some great books coming to our bookfair in the Media Center November 10th-14th.

Wed, 11/12- The Book Fair is open! Come visit us with a class, or on your own before or after school. Try the guessing contest while you’re here and you could win a prize! We’re open today until 7:30am - 2:15pm.

*Breakfast Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$1.75/day (reduced $0.30)

*Hot Lunch Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$3.20/day (reduced $0.40)

Monday:

Spaghetti with Meatballs & Sauce

or

Mozzarella Cheezy Bites

Tuesday:

Nacho Bar with Beef Taco Meat

or

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Wednesday:

General Tso's Chicken

or

BBQ Rib Sandwich

Thursday:

Popcorn Chicken Bowl

or

Cheeseburger on Bun

Friday:

French Bread Cheese Pizza

or

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Click HERE for this week's complete menu!

iTunes App Store

Google Play

The Wisconsin Labor History Society (WLHS) is sponsoring the Kenneth A. Germanson High School Essay Contest for the 2025–2026 school year, open to all Wisconsin students in grades 9–12.

Essay Topic:
“Unions are good for my family, my community, and my nation because...”

Essays should be approximately 750 words and must be submitted by February 15, 2026. Students are encouraged to interview union family members and use research materials available on the WLHS website. Entries will be judged on understanding, research, writing quality, and significance.

Submission Details:
Email essays as a Word or PDF file to info@wisconsinlaborhistory.org with the subject line “Essay Contest.” Each submission must include a cover sheet listing:

• Student’s name and contact information

• Grade level and school name

• Parent or family union affiliation (if applicable)

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $500

• 2nd Place: $300

• 3rd Place: $200

• Up to five Honorable Mentions: $100 each

*The Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors a Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest each year. Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783).

Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution,

who he or she was and the contribution that historic character made to

the founding of a new nation. Your figure must have been an actual person

– one who is well-known or an everyday man, woman, or child, who

supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.

Open to Grades 9-12 Length: Between 800-1,200 words.

Due December 15, 2025

* The Daughters of the American Revolution also sponsors a Video Contest. You have been invited to participate in a video creation of the same topic of selecting an actual figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773–1783) and showing how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution. Video length, no more than 3 minutes. See more details below. Video submissions require a Title Page. If you are interested in making and submitting a video, please stop in the office for the title page they would like you to complete!

Due December 15, 2025

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!

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

Register for a live walkthrough of the Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal to apply for Fall 2026 term as a first-year applicant. Learn how to create an account, fill out the application for admission, and more. Registration is required.

• Thursday, November 20 from 3:30-4:30 PM - Register Here

https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hJpuuwmHQ_uBY_mIDEzwDw

• Tuesday, December 9 from 3:30-4:30 PM - Register Here

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 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

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.

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

Lunch Visits

TOMORROW! Th 11/13 US Air Force

W 11/19 US Army

Fox Times

TOMORROW! Th 11/13 UW Green Bay

M 11/17 FVTC

T 11/25 US Navy

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.

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 Wellness Options
• 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

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.

For More Information:

988 Handout

988 Handout (Español)

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

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