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.

...who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947?

Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier on April 15, 1947, by starting at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed by Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey, Robinson’s debut ended over 50 years of segregation in MLB, earning him Rookie of the Year honors that same season.

Here are two more Notable Black Women we celebrate during Black History Month!

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in Ulster County, New York. At 29, she escaped with her infant daughter and from then on, she dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of both African Americans and women. In 1843, she joined the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, a utopian community in Massachusetts.

Truth traveled throughout the country and gave speeches on the topics of abolitionism and women’s rights. Her powerful speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” was delivered in 1851 at the Women’s Convention in Akron, Ohio, and it resonated throughout the country. In 1864, she met with President Abraham Lincoln at the White House to discuss the future of African Americans after the Civil War. She died in 1883 in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Mary McLeod Bethune was an educator and civil rights leader who worked to improve the lives of African Americans. She founded a school for Black girls in 1904, which later became Bethune-Cookman University.

In addition to her accomplishments in education and civil rights, Bethune was also involved in the women’s suffrage movement and the National Association of Colored Women, and was a personal advisor to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

This week is FFA week! Dress Up Days are:

Thursday- Country vs Country Club

Friday- FFA Shirts

Also, keep an eye out for the little yellow ducks that spell out FFA and bring them to Mr. Hooks to win a prize!

Did you know, that not only are there STILL MORE yellow ducks to be found, BUT....there is one very special GOLD duck out there that is worth the GRAND PRIZE! Will YOU be the lucky duck to find it???

Mark your calendars for March 7th at 12:00pm for the Omro Dance Team's Season Finale performance! Come one, come all to support our dancers in the Den! It's "Pay What You Can at the Door"- and all proceeds will go to benefit the Omro Food Pantry. We hope to see you there!

Heart Health Facts

The right side of your heart pumps blood into your lungs. The left side of your heart pumps blood back through your body.

The heart is a two-sided pump: the right side receives oxygen-poor blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs, while the left side receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps it to the rest of the body. This continuous cycle ensures oxygenation and nutrient delivery.

Heart Healthy Recipe:

Wednesday, March 11 will be the Omro "Set on Heart Health" Volleyball Tournament from 4:30-6:00pm.

The entry fee to play is $5 per student and teams must consist of 4-6 members and players and MUST BE OHS STUDENT OR STAFF. Entry fee to watch is $5 per person or FREE with student ID. All funds raised will go to the American Heart Association. Concessions will be available! Join us for a fun night of volleyball for a great cause!

Omro Family Literacy Night will be held March 12, 2026 at Omro Elementary School from 5:30-7:30pm. The theme will be Click, Clack, Moo, Kids That Read! Stay tuned for more information to come!

Hello Omro Students,

My name is Sadie Pomplun and I am the Head Track and Field Coach. This

email is sent in advance but I’m looking at getting a count of who is interested

in competing in track for the 2026 season. I’m VERY excited for the start of the

season but I am hoping all winter sports/activities are going well for all of you.

TRACK TEAM MEETINGS TO BE HELD:

GIRLS - MARCH 5TH AT 3:30PM

BOYS - MARCH 6TH AT 3:30PM

If you are interested in joining track this year, please sign up on the attached

link or to my email sadie.huth@gmail.com by March 1st, so I can add you to my

email list and forward you any information regarding the season.

Track and Field Sign Up 2026

If you are interested in joining Baseball this spring, a sign up sheet will be available in the office! Be sure to stop down and add your name to the list at that time!

Ladies, if you are interesting in playing soccer this spring, the sign up sheet is in the office! Please stop down during passing time to put your name down!

Fox Time with Griffin will be held in the MS/HS Media Center during Fox Time every other Monday! Be sure to sign up!!

March 9- Mrs. Morse

April 6- Ms. Jentz

April 20- Mrs. Morse

May 4- Ms. Jentz

May 18- Mrs. Morse

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...

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

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.

Upcoming Events

2/26: Boys JV2 Basketball @ North Fond du Lac 5:50pm Bessie Allen Middle School

2/26: Boys JV Basketball @ North Fond du Lac 5:50pm NFDL HS

2/26: Boys Varsity Basketball @ North Fond du Lac 7:00pm NFDL HS

2/27: Girls Basketball vs Stratford

3/3: Boys Basketball Regional vs New Holstein 7:00pm

Upcoming Activities:

3/19: District - Oshkosh North

4/17: State - UW Madison - Friday afternoon/evening

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

Home Events in BOLD.

Happy February! Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, reading bingo, trivia contest, and more!

February Library Newsletter

*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:

Beef Taco Meat

or

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Wednesday:

General Tso's Chicken

or

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Thursday:

Popcorn Chicken Bowl

or

Rib Patty Sandwich

Friday:

Bosco Sticks

or

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Click HERE for this week's complete menu!

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!

Fox Times:

T 3/17 UW Oshkosh

Lunch Visit :

Th 3/5 US Air Force

We’re hiring for Summer 2026!
Positions available: Lifeguards & Front Desk/Admissions Staff
Applications are on our website – print and submit to Omro City Hall by the deadlines:
-Lifeguards: March 13
-Front Desk: April 10

Questions? Email omropool@gmail.com
Be part of our team this summer!

Are you looking for a summer job? Come work for us at the school!! Job duties are custodial, maintenance and grounds. Pay is $14/hr. up to 40 hours per week (flexible) starting in June (flexible on start date) through mid-August.

Must be at least 16 years old. Applications can be picked up in the office!

Join us Tuesday, March 3 for our annual Spring Open House. Explore your options and apply for free by visiting our Appleton Campus!

Visit Fox Valley Technical College to see what we do best:

• High-tech labs & classrooms
• Dream careers & flexible learning options
• Affordable, high quality & employable education
• Campus life: meet with instructors & current students
• Save $30: Apply for admission at the Open House and we’ll waive the $30 application fee. Everyone who applies will also be entered to win one of four $500 tuition credits, courtesy of the FVTC Foundation, Inc. High school seniors and older are eligible to apply. You must apply in person.

PLUS: Attend free info sessions: How to Pay for College & Choosing Your Career

Are you a current high school sophomore, junior or senior, and are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or related field? If so, the Wisconsin American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy (WALLECA) is a great opportunity for these students. WALLECA is a 5 day camp that offers physical fitness training, class room instruction and hands on experiences.

The 2026 academy is scheduled for July 6 - July 10, 2026 at the Wisconsin State Patrol Training Academy at Fort McCoy.

The academy is totally free to the cadets as we are funded by generous sponsors. The cadets stay in the dorms at the academy, all meals and supplies are furnished.

The graduation ceremony is held on the last day of the academy, friends and family can attend. The cadets receive a certificate of completion.

Some of the classes offered during the academy are: Ethics, Crash Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Tactical Response. Probation/Parole, Firearms Training, Confidence Team Building Exercises, Physical Fitness training, and many more.

The application process is now open until March 31 – see link below. The application must be printed out, completed to include all required signatures. It can be sent in the US mail or scanned and emailed to me at sheri@wilegion.org. Students that have any questions about the program can contact me directly. Applications will be reviewed in the month of April and all applicants will be notified if they are accepted into the program by May 1.

https://wilegion.org/walleca

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.

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!

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

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 - 70% or more in grades 9 & 10 will be on target or close to target using the Spring PreACT Secure and 60% or more of 11th grade will have met benchmark on the Spring ACT.

Math - 70% or more in grades 9 & 10 will be on target or close to target using the Spring PreACT Secure and 60% or more of 11th grade will have met benchmark on the Spring ACT.

How will we work on this?

• Fox Time academic supports

• Methodize to prep for ACT and PreACT 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