OHS Weekly Newsletter

Winter Sports on Deck!

We still have many openings for game workers during our winter schedule. Please see below and consider supporting our athletes and events.

Academic & Career Family Night for 9th/10th Grade Families

We appreciated the feedback that our families were looking to understand all of the different coursework students can take at OHS that can help them prepare for after high school whether they are going to college, technical college, or directly to the work force.

Due to your requests, we are offering our first-ever Academic & Career Family Night to allow for our students and parents to learn about the many opportunities available to help your student prepare for college and a future career. We will have speakers from Fox Valley Technical College to discuss dual credit courses, the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh (UWO) to share information about CAPP courses, and Youth Apprenticeship to explain career-based learning opportunities. You will also learn more about our AP courses and those courses where you can earn industry recognized credentials or certificates while still in high school.

Date: Tuesday, November 10th

Time: 6pm - 7:30pm

Place: The PAC

Our student-athletes are ready to play, but we are facing a critical shortage of game workers. Without enough staff, we risk having to cancel upcoming home games.
We have multiple paid positions available—no experience needed, and training is provided!

Game Worker Opportunities:
~ Ticket Sellers & Gate Attendants
~ Game Managers
~ Scoreboard & Clock Operators
~ Official Scorebook Keepers
~ Event Announcers
Whether you can cover a single evening or a full season, parents, alumni, grandparents, and community fans are all welcome!
Contact: Reach out to the Athletics/Activities Director, Jon Tomaszewski, at jtoma@omro.k12.wi.us or call 920.303.2300 ext 2107
Sign up & learn more: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/o/sdo/page/athletics-home

11/10 - Academic & Career Family Night; 6pm in the PAC

11/11- Veterans Day Assembly in the Den

11/25- Teacher Comp day, No School

11/26-11/27- Thanksgiving break

12/1- PreACT

12/14- HS Band Concert

12/15- HS Choir Concert

12/23-1/3- Winter Break- No School

Find the 26-27 School Calendar here.

Find the Arbiter sports schedule here.

Details of some of the calendar events can be seen in the following newsletter.

Each month, a senior is selected as the OHS Student of the Month based on their scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and involvement in co-curricular activities. The Student of the Month for November is Parker! Congratulations, Parker on this incredible achievement!

Ethan has been chosen for this quarter's CTE Spotlight for Business as he is very business minded and has been elected as this year's Future Business Leaders of America chapter President. His future plans include pursuing a career in business. Congratulations!

On November 3rd Mr. Goryl's Business classes and FBLA attended Green & Gold Career Day at Lambeau Field. Students attended Business topic sessions including Marketing, Accounting, Finance, and Hospitality & Tourism. Students also went on a stadium tour and visited the Hall of Fame.

Omro FFA members had the opportunity to attend the 99th National FFA Convention. On the first day, we explored the convention floor, engaged with agricultural companies and universities, and attended the opening session featuring inspiring messages from the National FFA Officers. We wrapped up the evening attending a concert by Ty Meyers and Avery Anna. On day two, we toured Ozark Fishery to learn about koi and goldfish production, visited the Indianapolis Zoo, and attended the FFA Rodeo. We concluded our trip on day three with an educational tour of Fair Oaks Dairy, where we observed modern milking systems, robotic dairy technology, and swine operations before returning to Omro. It was an exceptionally rewarding experience for our entire team.

Mrs. Whitney’s Dual Credit Forensic Science class is studying fingerprinting. This week we practiced identifying and classifying fingerprints by placing a fingerprint onto a balloon and then inflating it to magnify the fingerprint. It was a fun way to see the details of each print and learn how to tell a “loop” from an “arch” or a “whorl.”

This past week, our Spanish students learned about Día de los Muertos and how it is celebrated in Mexico and the U.S. We recreated a cultural experience of visiting ofrendas and adding offerings to them as a sign of respect.

This past Tuesday, Omro High School held a career fair in the PAC for students to take some time from their classes to see what businesses in the area have to offer! The Career Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore different career paths, ask questions, build networking skills, and learn directly from professionals in a variety of fields.

Last Friday, the high school had a little Halloween Costume fun!! Below are some of the winners in the categories of Best DIY, Best Duo, Best Group, Most Creative and Scariest, in addition to some other creative dress up ideas! Well done, Foxes!

Congratulations to the Equestrian Team on earning the WIHA Division A Reserve Championship! We could not be more proud of this incredibly talented group of young ladies. Thank you again to all of our sponsors for supporting these girls.

Congratulations to the following fall sport athletes for earning Flyway All-Conference! this season!

Football:

Ralphie K- Punter, 2nd Team

Parker K- Quarterback, Honorable Mention

Jacob H- Tight End, Honorable Mention

Devin A- Offensive Line/Defensive Tackle, Honorable Mention

Eli B- Inside Linebacker, Honorable Mention

Volleyball:

Payton R- Honorable Mention

Aaliyah L- Honorable Mention

Ava Ogi- Honorable Mention

Soccer:

Landon Mc- Attacker, Honorable Mention

Evan B- Attacker, Honorable Mention

Eli J- Defender, Honorable Mention

Jake H- Goalie, Honorable Mention

Way to go, 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!

The FFA fruit sale is going on right now. This is the major FFA fundraiser we have each fall to support student leadership conferences, competitions, travel, and community projects. Please see your local FFA member to order your fruit! Orders are due Nov 9th and we expect the delivery of fruit the second week of December. Thank you for your support of our many great programs!

Join us on Tuesday, November 10 at Rocky Rococo Pizza on Westown Ave in Oshkosh for a Pizza Fundraiser Event! From 4-7pm, OoMPA invites you to a night filled with cheesy goodness while supporting a great cause! 20% of all proceeds will go to benefit the Omro Music Parents Association!

We will once again be hosting a Veterans Day event for our high school and middle school students, staff and our local veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Our program will be from 10:00 to 10:45 in the DEN. (Please note this change in location from the PAC) All visitors must let the high school office know you will be in attendance for seating purposes and must enter through the NEW high school office just off the West parking lot. Please contact ndobb@omro.k12.wi.us prior to Tuesday, November 10th by 1 pm if you will be joining us. There will be band and choir performances, along with poetry readings, and more. Please thank a veteran on this special day!

The Omro National Honor Society is holding a fundraiser at the Oshkosh Red Robin location on November 18th. Don't bother to cook dinner, but rather enjoy a delicious Red's Double Burger with endless fries, a Tower of Onion Rings or their new Prime Rib Stack Burger with a cookie dough milkshake! Sounds tempting right? And, you would be helping to support NHS at the same time! Just let your server know you are there for Omro NHS and they will receive 20% of food sales!

Join us on Nov 19, 2026 at the Oshkosh Red Robin location for the Omro Shopping Day with Kids fundraiser. Every year, Omro students are paired up with elementary students to shop for needed items such as winter jackets, hats, and gloves along with special toys and they need to work within a budget to get the most items for the donated amount allotted for each student. This is where your help matters! Stop on down any time on Thursday, November 19 and show your server this flyer to donate 20% of sales to Omro Shopping Day with Kids!

That's right! Yearbooks are on sale now!!

You are able to personalize your yearbook cover, and you can share your photos and tag your friends! Scan the QR code below to get started!

Here’s your chance to create a special tribute to your Senior in the yearbook! If you'd like to place an ad for your graduate, simply scan the QR code to begin!

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the library this month! There is a new guessing game, daily book giveaway, scavenger hunt, reading competition, and more! Don't forget to check our monthly calendar of the fun things happening throughout this month too.

November Library Newsletter

Upcoming Athletic Events:

Thurs, Nov 12: Girls JV/Varsity Basketball Scrimmage vs New London 5:00 pm

Home Events in BOLD.

See all Arbiter 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.

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.

When school motivation disappears—practical strategies for parents

Homework battles. Shutdown. “I don't care.” If school motivation has become one of the biggest sources of stress in your home, there are strategies that actually help.

Join Cartwheel, a virtual mental health partner, licensed clinical psychologist and author Emily Edlynn, PhD, for a free live webinar:

Helping Kids Get Started: Supporting Motivation for School, Homework, and Learning

Wednesday, November 18, 7–8pm ET

Register Here

You'll leave with practical strategies to help your child get started, stay engaged, and feel more successful at school — and a better understanding of what's really driving the avoidance in the first place.

See the attached flyer for additional details.

Please see this month’s Counselor Connection Newsletter. This was sent to all families/guardians within the School District of Omro. The school counselors from all buildings (HB Patch/OES, OMS and OHS) have collaborated to create one newsletter. Please take time to read this newsletter. Their contact information is listed within the newsletter.

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!

In order for students to meet with recruiters, the recruiter needs to set up appointments THROUGH GUIDANCE and they should be scheduled during 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.

Lunch Visits:

T 11/10 US Navy

T 11/24 US National Guard

Fox Times:

T 11/10 UW Whitewater

T 11/17 Fox Valley Technical College

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:

• Hope Fridge Food Resources
• Student Wellbeing Options
• 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

Looking for health forms? Bus pass/ change request forms? Skyward help? There is all kinds of information on our Family Resources page on the district website! Resources for Omro High School students and families can be found here!

Speak Up! Speak Out! know as SUSO. SUSO offers a students a safe and confidential way to break the code of silence and report safety concerns. The Speak Up, Speak Out Resource Center will respond quickly and confidentially to make sure we get help to you or to someone who is hurting, struggling or in danger. https://speakup.widoj.gov/

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.

988 Handout (English)

988 Handout (Spanish)

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