OHS Newsletter

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

The High School Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up soon! Please see the Parent-Teacher Conference Information for more details and how to sign up for spots.

September 25: Student UW-O Campus Visit 11 & 12 grades

October 2: HS Parent/Teacher Conferences, Blood Drive 9am-2pm Commons

October 3: Teacher Inservice- No School

October 5-10: Homecoming - Weekly Events

October 11: Homecoming Dance 8-11pm

October 16: FOCUS at the PAC-Sophomores

October 17: Picture Retakes

October 22: Fox Time- Senior meeting with Josten's Commons FoxTime

October 24: End Quarter 1 - No Students-Teacher Workday

October 29: November 1: FFA Natl. Convention

October 30: STEAM Night @ HS/MS

October 31: Josten's Graduation Cap and Gown Ordering @ both Lunches

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 and staff member for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners: Ava, Grahm and Tyler and our staff member, Mr. Turner! Thank you for demonstrating the characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!!

Varsity Foxes Football remains undefeated in a dominant win last week against the Laconia Spartans! With a win of 14-11 on their home field, this brings the team to a 2-0 record for the conference season. Tonight they head to Lomira in the hope of making it a three-peat and the student section dress up theme for tonight is Bikers vs Surfers! Go get 'em, Foxes!!

The Omro Cross Country team had two runners place at the Nightfall Classic. Lillian placed for the girls with a time of 21:36.16 and Ben came in at 18:36.34 for the boys. We will be cheering on the Cross Country team at their Varsity Invitational next Tuesday at Winneconne! Let's Go, Foxes!

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The Omro High School Cross Country team had a strong showing at the Berlin Invitational on Tuesday at Mascoutin Golf Course and bringing home some impressive results! Four Foxes broke into the Top 20 finishers: Ben led the way with a speedy 19:19.7, followed closely by Avery at 19:46.09. On the girls’ side, Lillian crossed the line at 22:02.0, just ahead of Caroline at 22:22.3. Incredible effort by all—way to run strong, Omro!

The Boys soccer team earned a hard fought win on Tuesday against the Mayville Cardinals, 1-0. The Foxes travel to Wayland Academy on Monday, September 22 to take on Big Red at 4:30pm.

The student section at home football games are generally filled to the brim with pride as their fellow classmates compete on the field. Dress up theme nights, such as Camo night as shown in the photo, really bring the students together in a fun way! Great job in showing up to support your team!

The OHS Dance Team hosted their annual kid’s clinic last week, welcoming more than 40 energetic participants ages 2–11. Future Fox dancers spent the evening playing games, learning new skills, and practicing a lively routine to “Treasure.” The highlight of the night came when the clinic participants joined the OHS Dance Team on the field, performing together under the bright lights at halftime—a memory sure to last for dancers and families alike!

CAPP English 101, taught by Mrs. Miller, is the freshman writing course at UWO that is available to our seniors to take in advance of graduating from high school. Each semester, students focus their writing around a central theme. Past themes have included Family, Multiculturalism, Happiness, and Awe. This year’s theme is Fun.

Students will explore questions such as: What is fun? Does having fun make us smarter? What can we learn about the importance of fun? And how does fun benefit us personally, professionally, and academically?

Coursework includes reading journal articles, leading discussions, practicing writing, and completing research that culminates in a formal paper.

Today, students added a little fun of their own by competing in a bubble gum bubble contest:

• Biggest bubble: Aria

• Most bubbles inside each other: Mrs. Miller

• Messiest bubble: Luz

The classroom was filled with laughter and plenty of fun!

The OHS Pep Band pictured here taking advantage of extra practice opportunities during Fox Time to prepare for another great season of Pep Band under the Friday Night Lights!

Yesterday, Mrs. Miller’s students had the opportunity to experience live Shakespeare in Spring Green, Wisconsin. They attended an outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Despite the hot weather, students enjoyed the play, represented Omro well, and capped off the day with some well-deserved food and ice cream on their way home.

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!

Xello is our online platform that supports students in exploring future career and college options by offering career-related assessments, detailed online profiles, and planning tools for both education and work pathways. Through Xello, students can learn about different industries, track their experiences, build resumes, and outline steps to achieve their goals, all while the platform adapts to their unique interests and needs. Students have access to Xello at any time, and we encourage you to have your student give you a tour of their account. This month’s Xello lesson focuses on the Matchmaker, one of the first activities students complete. With 39 thought-provoking questions, the Matchmaker helps students reflect on their interests and begin identifying potential career paths.

As a reminder, Winnebago County Public Health continues to offer immunizations at no cost to both eligible children and their parent/guardian. These services are a valuable resource for helping families stay up to date on required and recommended vaccines and ultimately supporting the health and safety of our school communities.

Attached to this email, you will find flyers with additional details.

Mrs. Whitney's Anatomy and Physiology classes are in need of deer heart donations for an upcoming unit. If you harvest a deer and would like to donate the heart please freeze it or put it on ice and bring it to Mrs. Whitney's room, 1805. Good luck & be safe during the upcoming hunting seasons.

Yearbooks are now on sale!

Bonus! If you personalize your yearbook, you get the 4 free icons if you order by 9/26!

Sales Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09376700

Graduation Ad Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519

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.

Saturday, October 4th the Omro Area Community Center, in cooperation with the American Heart Association is hosting a Home Alone/ Babysitting Class that is open to all students ages 10 and older. Click for the Registration form , or they can be picked up at the community center and are due by September 30th. The day would consist of 1/2 babysitting class and the other 1/2 would be learning CPR and will go from 8:00am-3:45pm. Cost is $75. If you have any questions, please feel free to call OACC at 920-685-0380 for more information!

Parents of student drivers:

The annual FOCUS teen driver safety event is back. This year there’s a special emphasis on parents and caregivers. Parents are invited to participate and learn how they can support their young drivers. The program, hosted by the Trauma Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, is being held in partnership with the Regional Safe Routes to School, with funding from the ThedaCare Foundation-Neenah and community support. CLICK HERE to register.

This year's science, technology, engineering, art and math family night, or S.T.E.A.M. and Screams will be hosted by Omro Middle School on Thursday, October 30 from 4:30-6:30pm. These activities are geared for 4K through 8th grade students and their families! Come out and join us for a fun night of activities and treats!

We've got an App for that! Stay Connected with the School District of Omro App (available for Android and Apple)!

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.

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

Friday, Sept 19: Varsity Football @ Lomira 7:00pm Theme: Bikers vs Surfers

Saturday, Sept 20: Volleyball Varsity Tournament @ Berlin 9:00am

NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS:

Monday, Sept 22: JV2 Football vs Lomira 4:30pm

Monday, Sept 22: Boy's Soccer vs Wayland Academy 4:30pm

Tuesday, Sept 23: CC Invite @ Winneconne 3:30pm

Thursday, Sept 25: CC Invite @ Horicon 4:00pm

Thursday, Sept 25: Volleyball JV2/JV/V vs Campbellsport 5:30/7:00pm THEME: HAWAIIAN

Thursday, Sept 25: Boys Soccer vs Lourdes/Valley Christian (@Titan Stadium-Oshkosh)

Friday, September 26: Varsity Football vs Winnebago Lutheran 7:00pm

THEME: NEON/CONSTRUCTION

Saturday, September 27: CC Invite @ Reedsburg Hartje Center XC Trail 9:30am

Saturday, September 27: Varsity Volleyball @ Valders High School 9:00am

TICKET PRICES

OHS Students- Free with School ID or by showing Skyward Account

Students- $4.00 (Children under 6 are free)

Adults- $5.00

Seniors 60 years and above- Free

***Please, NO LARGE BILLS, ticket takers do not have excess change.***

Home Events in BOLD.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

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.

We have a new way to connect with Mrs. LaFleur. 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.

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

It’s time to apply to college and technical college

August 1: Students may start submitting their UW System applications. Apply Now

FVTC Exploration

Tuesday, October 7: FVTC Open House 3-7 p.m. Apply for Free!

ACT Registration $68/$93 (with writing)

October 18: Deadline to register for the ACT September 12 Register now

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.

If you are interested in nursing, or attending Fox Valley Technical College for its nursing program, please see the flyer below. Students can register and see the times by scanning the QR code.

Colleges/ Tech Schools

T 9/23 - Fox Time - Fox Valley Tech

T 9/23 - Fox Time - UW Platteville

Th 9/25- Fox Time- UW La Crosse
T 10/14- Fox Time- UW Stevens Point

US Navy

Fox Time - Tues 9/3

National Guard

*Th 9/25- Changed from this week 9/18

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:

• 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

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