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.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS AND SO DO YOU!!
Do you know...?
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
December 15: HS Band/Choir Concert 6:30pm PAC
December 17: Fox Time-ACT Prep,
December 24-January 2: No School-Christmas Break
December 29-30: Holiday Basketball Tournament- Den
January 5- School Resumes
Attention Freshmen!
Freshman - To support our class activities and events throughout the year, $10.00 class dues will be collected from each student. By contributing, every student helps ensure we can plan great experiences for the entire class. Dues should be given to Mr.Bohn.
Do You Have Junk In Your Trunk?
“Junk in Your Trunk” event coming to you Friday, December 19 during Fox Time. This event will not only prepare you and your vehicle for winter driving, but it will be a fun, fast-paced competition where you will have a chance to receive many great prizes! All you need to do is sign up for the Fox Time, “Junk in Your Trunk (Miller Fox Time) Friday, December 19. You need to sign up by Wednesday, Dec. 17. Then, on that day you need to park your vehicle in one of the first two rows closest to Fox Trail in the parking lot. Meet in the commons that day with your jackets and keys and together we will head out to our cars for this fun event sponsored by S.A.D.D.
SOS Sponsors Giving Tree
All you have to do to be a spreader of kindness and generosity is to grab an ornament off the tree near the library!
Please bring items to the guidance office and be sure to PUT YOUR NAME ON THE ITEM(S) so we can recognize top donors! All donations should be turned in by December 18th.
Helping others helps you, too!!
Interested in Forensics?
Thinking about joining the OHS Forensics team? It's a great way to build confidence, friendships, and memories! It will also be a great addition to scholarship forms and resumes! Please contact Mrs. Clinch (OMS Room 2104 or sclin@omro.k12.wi.us) for more information.
Lost and Found-Check It Out!!
December Book Box Alert!
Get ready, readers—our December Book Box has officially dropped, and this month’s theme is all things graphic! That’s right: the display case is bursting with bold art, powerful stories, and page-turning panels that bring every moment to life.
Whether you’re into heart-pounding action, hilarious adventures, or stories that hit you right in the feels, this collection has something that will pull you in from the very first frame. These books prove that graphic novels aren’t just fun to read—they’re unforgettable.
Find the Book Box in the display case by the office and dive into a December read that pops off the page!
Fox Time with Griffin!
Fox Time with Griffin will be held in the MS/HS Media Center during Fox Time again this year! Every other Monday! Be sure to sign up!!
Monday! December 15- Mrs. Morse
January 12- Mrs. Morse
January 26- Ms. Jentz
February 9- Mrs. Morse
February 23- Jentz
March 9- Mrs. Morse
April 6- Ms. Jentz
April 20- Mrs. Morse
May 4- Ms. Jentz
May 18- Mrs. Morse
ALL FRESHMEN: Cookies and Classes
All freshmen will attend "cookies and classes" in the commons sponsored by NHS & Mrs. LaFleur! Please see the schedule below based on the beginning of your last names...
December 15 - last names A-L
December 16 - last names M-Z
Door Decoration Contest
Door must be up by Friday, December 19, 2025
Decorate a classroom door.
Must have your club/group/class name on the door.
The window into your room must NOT be covered.
Must have a slogan.
Must go along with the theme: Winter/Snow
First place design will get treats.
Sponsored by: SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Attention! We NEED Your Nominations!
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...
Don't Miss Out!
Time flies, but memories last forever! Make sure you have your yearbook to look back on all the best moments from this year. Order yours before it’s too late!
Sales Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09376700
Graduation Ad Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519
FBLA Meeting TODAY
The next Future Business Leaders of America meeting will be held on December 11 during Fox Time! If you are interested in joining or are already a member, please be sure to sign up!
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
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 12: Girls Hockey vs Sun Prairie West (Blue Line Family Ice Center) 5:30pm
Friday, December 12: Boys Hockey @ Stoughton 7:15pm
Friday, December 12: Boys JV Basketball @ Laconia 5:50pm
Friday, December 12: Boys JV2 Basketball @ Laconia 5:50pm
Friday, December 12: Boys Varsity Basketball @ Laconia 7:00pm
Saturday, December 13: Dance Competition @ Little Chute 8:00am
Tuesday, December 16: Bowling @ New London (Wolf River Lanes) 4:00pm
Tuesday, December 16: Girls Hockey vs West De Pere (Blue Line Family Ice Center) 5:30pm
Tuesday, December 16: Boys Hockey vs Appleton United Co-Op (Oshkosh YMCA Ice Arena 5:30pm
Tuesday, December 16: Boys JV Basketball vs Xavier 5:50pm
Tuesday, December 16: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Xavier 7:00pm
Tuesday, December 16: Girls JV Basketball @ Lourdes 5:30pm
Tuesday, December 16: Girls JV2 Basketball @ Kiel 5:45pm
Tuesday, December 16: Girls Varsity Basketball @ Lourdes 7:00pm
Thursday, December 17: Girls Hockey vs Fox Valley Stars (Oshkosh YMCA Ice Arena) 5:30pm
Thursday, December 17: Girls JV Basketball @ Valley Christian 5:50pm
Thursday, December 17: Boys JV2 Basketball @ St. Mary Catholic 5:50pm
Thursday, December 17: Boys JV Basketball @ St Mary Catholic 5:50pm
Thursday, December 17: Boys Varsity Basketball @ St Mary Catholic 7:15pm
Thursday, December 17: Wrestling @ Lomira 7:00pm
Thursday, December 17: Boys Hockey @ Pacelli Catholic 7:00pm
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
Find the rSchool sports schedule here.
Home Events in BOLD.
December Library Newsletter
Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening in the library this month. There is a new guessing game, elf on the shelf, library book return/renew incentive, and more!
*Breakfast Prices
Grades 6 – 12.......$1.75/day (reduced $0.30)
*Hot Lunch Prices
Grades 6 – 12.......$3.20/day (reduced $0.40)
Monday:
Mandarin Orange Chicken Jr.
or
Pepperoni Stuffed Sandwich
Tuesday:
Beef Tacos
or
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Wednesday:
No School, Snow Day
Thursday:
Pulled Pork Sandwich
or
Breaded Chicken Drumstick
Friday:
Cheese Pizza Mini Bagels
or
Italian Cheesy Pull-Aparts
Click HERE for this week's complete menu!
Wisconsin Labor History Society High School Essay Contest
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:
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Student’s name and contact information
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Grade level and school name
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Parent or family union affiliation (if applicable)
Prizes:
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1st Place: $500
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2nd Place: $300
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3rd Place: $200
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Up to five Honorable Mentions: $100 each
DUE MONDAY! DAR Essay/ Video Contest
*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
Want to Connect with the School Counselor?
If you would like to connect with our School Counselor, please complete the Request to Meet link. This will make it very easy to get in touch!
Wisconsin Farmers Union Summer Camp Opportunity
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.
University/ Recruiter Visit Procedure
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.
UW Application Help
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
Student College Visits
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!
College Application Time
It’s time to apply to college and technical college
August 1: Students may start submitting their UW System applications. Apply Now
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 Information
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
Upcoming College/ Military Visits
Fox Time:
Th 12/18- FVTC
Lunch Visit:
TODAY! T 12/12- US Navy (Changed from 12/9)
Auto Collision Career Experience
The Auto Collision Career Experience is happening again this year! The Auto Collision Career Experience is an opportunity for students in grades 8-12 interested in the automotive field. This event provides a hands-on career exploration experience using real equipment and vehicles. Taught by FVTC faculty at our Transportation Center in Appleton, students will learn what it is like working on the job. Students will also meet industry professionals and HR recruiters from Bergstrom to better understand what a career in the field is like and how to get hired.
Through support from Bergstrom Automotive, there is no cost for students who are selected to attend this experience. Spaces are limited, so we encourage students to apply soon.
2025-2026 Auto Collision Career Experience
- Friday, April 3, 2026, 8am – 4:30pm
Students must complete this application to be considered. Applications will be reviewed by representatives from Bergstrom Automotive, who will select the attendees.
Application: https://foxvalleytechnicalcollege.formstack.com/forms/auto_collision_experience
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
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.
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