OHS Newsletter

We've had a BLAST at Homecoming this week. We hope to see you all at the game tonight!

GO FOXES!

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

November 2: end daylight saving time- Turn your clocks back one hour

November 3: Conference Math Meet (4:30 - 9pm)

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.

We want to give a big thank-you to our School Board members for everything you do for our schools and community. You help set the direction for our district, create important rules and policies, and make sure our budget is used wisely. By hiring and supporting the superintendent, following state and federal laws, and keeping our schools on track, you help make our district a great place for students to learn and grow. Most of all, thank you for being the link between our schools and the community. We appreciate your time, effort, and dedication to helping our students succeed!

Congratulations go out to the following students and staff member for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners: Lucy, Macy and Jeremy and our staff member, Mrs. Prado! Thank you for demonstrating the characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!!

Thank you to the pep band for all the school spirit! It was great to hear them playing at the Volleyball game Thursday night.

In honor of National Banned Book week, students posed in front of the Banned Book Bulletin Board in Mrs. Miller's classroom. Students just finished up a unit conducting research on banned, challenged and restricted books and writing an essay. To focus on the district goal of increasing literacy, sophomores read for the first five to ten minutes of class daily. Sometimes we visit the library to sit in the comfy couches and chairs.

This week's theme was Cities and the dress up days included White Out/ Black Out, USA Day, Decades Day, Cities and School Colors. Students were asked to wear three items that represented the theme for the day. As you can see, some students went above and beyond the expectations!

The Cross Country team had six place in the Top 20 at the Laconia Invite! Placing are:

Ladies

4th- Lillian; 20:21.1

5th- Caroline; 20:22.8

13th- Mackenzie; 21:32.0 and

18th- Charlee; 22;17.4

Men

7th- Ben; 17.52

15th- Avery; 18:36.1

Congratulations, Foxes!

The Omro Lady Foxes Volleyball team rallied for an impressive victory after dropping the first set 21-25. Regrouping with determination, the team came back strong to dominate the next two sets 25-10 and 25-9, sealing the match with a 3-1 final. Their energy, teamwork, and focus fueled the comeback and secured another solid win for the Lady Foxes.

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!

Join the Fox Valley Dragon Boat Club for a free “Give It a Try” paddle this Saturday, October 11 at 3:00 PM at:

The Landing on the Wolf

111 N 1st St, Winneconne, WI 54986

All equipment is provided — just bring your sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little wet.

Please wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for paddling.

This is a free event, but seating is limited, so please reserve your spot:

Email us at foxvalleydragonboatclub@gmail.com

or

Comment on our Facebook page: Fox Valley Dragon Boat Club that you’d like a seat in the boat.

Come see what dragon boating is all about — teamwork, fun, and time on the water surrounded by nature and new friends!

See you Saturday!

School Pictures & Retakes

School pictures and proof sheets were distributed on Thursday, October 2nd. Please check with your child if they did not bring them home.

• If you did not order pictures, your child received a proof sheet with ordering information.

• Retakes: Picture retake day is Friday, October 17th. Mark your calendar!

  • If your child is having retakes, they must bring their original picture package to give to the photographer.

  • Retakes are only available if a picture package has been ordered.

All students will have their picture taken, whether or not you plan to order pictures.

25-26 SCHOOL PICTURE ORDER FORM: 25-26 Order Form - Omro School District

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the basketball and pickleball courts will not be completed in time for the Bilkey Courts Memorial Celebration, so they will not be having the competitions or the dedication ceremony. Instead, they will be having a cornhole tournament. Sign-ups will be day of at $5.00 per team. It will be single elimination, winner moves on. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place. The Brat Fry, raffles, music, and other lawn games will still be taking place as well. The event still runs from 10am – 5pm. Remember, 50% of the proceeds will benefit the Omro Food Pantry, with the remainder benefiting the Ryan M. Schaller Foundation, an organization which funds research and assists individuals/families effected by Esophageal cancer. Please come out, have some fun and show your support. See you there!

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!

Saturday, November 22 from 10am to 5pm! This will be a perfect winter kickoff with the Omro Holiday Market hosted by Omro Dance and Boys' Basketball kicks off their season hosting a scrimmage!

Trunk or Treat - we are still looking for participating vehicles. Vehicles may represent a business or a private individual. The $1/per child donation this year is to help OACC cover our month to month operating expenses. We are a self-funded community center that needs and values our community's support.

If you are interested in registering your vehicle, please email us at omrocommunity@gmail.com for the registration form and further details.

Youth Advisory Council (YAC) - let's unite the youth of the greater Omro area with this unique opportunity! Youth, aged 12-18 will be empowered to create their own events and programs right here at the Omro Area Community Center. Adult guidance and supervision will be given by our Director, Kamilla. Help your children build their experience in event planning or send them to build friendships with other area youth.

Check out their calendar for more upcoming events!

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! If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, or a Graduation Ad for your graduate that will be included in this year's 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

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the library this October! Library Newsletter

We have a new candy guessing game, Scary Story contest and more!

Week of October 10-11- EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

Friday, October 10: Varsity Football vs Campbellsport 7:00pm HOMECOMING THEME: MAROON AND GOLD

Saturday, October 11: JV2 Volleyball Invitational @ Plymouth High School 9:00am

Saturday, October 11: Varsity Volleyball Invitational @ Mayville Elementary School 9:00am

NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS:

Monday, October 13: JV2 Football @ Campbellsport 4:30pm

Tuesday, October 14: Boys Soccer vs Amhearst 4:30

Thursday, October 16: Boys Soccer @ Clintonville 4:00pm

Thursday, October 16: JV/JV2/V Volleyball @NFDL 5:30/5:30/7:00pm

Thursday, October 16: Cross Country Conference @ Rolling Meadows Golf Course 4:00pm

Friday, October 17: Varsity Football @ St Mary's Spring Academy 7:00pm

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.

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.

Winter Senior Banner Photos- November 3rd at Rachel Van Den Houts Studio in Berlin. Please make sure to purchase your banner from her website before the picture day. Thank you!

-Girls Basketball 4:30 PM

-Dance/Cheer 4:45 PM

-Powerlifting 5:05 PM

-Bowling 5:15 PM

-Boys Basketball 5:30 PM

-Wrestling 5:45 PM

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

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!

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)

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.

Looking for a job that fits your busy school schedule? The YMCA is the perfect place to start! Whether you're interested in education, healthcare, fitness, or public service, working at the Y helps you build confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills that last a lifetime.

✅ Flexible hours that work around classes and extracurriculars
✅ Free YMCA membership for all staff
✅ All certification training provided — including CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding

💧 Join our team today and make a splash in your future!

Join us in exploring the trades, the difference between union and non-union and getting resources for follow up discussions (including parent's guide). This webinar invites parents, students, school counselors or anyone who wants to learn more about the construction trades as a career option! October 16 from 3-4 pm and October 25 from 8-9am! Register today!

Click here to REGISTER!

Students, are you looking for a career in construction? You are invited to a regional event focusing on 9th-12th grade students who would like to explore a career in the trades. You will have an opportunity to work and talk with journeymen from different trades with "hands on" activities! Sign up early to attend this event to be held at Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh on October 15, 8:30-2:00, with a small lunch provided. To register, contact Desi Coenen at info@newbt.org and for a glimpse at some of the interactive activities that will be available, visit their website at www.newbt.org! Hope to see you at the career fair!

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.

Colleges/ Tech Schools

T 10/14- Fox Time- UW Stevens Point

Lunch Visits

T 10/14 US Navy

W 10/15 US Army

T10/21 Army National Guard

Fox Times

T 10/14 UW Stevens Point\

Th 10/23 FVTC

T 10/28 US Navy

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