OHS Newsletter

Just a reminder our Juniors will be taking the ACT this week on March 11th. Grades 9, 10 and 12, NO SCHOOL that day.

JUNIORS must be at school on March 11th to take their test.

Parents of Juniors the night before is a great time to take them out for a great dinner and make them a great breakfast the morning of (I promised them I'd say that!).

For the Juniors taking the ACT, here are some things to remember!

March 11th - you will be taking the ACT. Only Juniors will be at school that day. Please be sure to arrive at school at 7:30 am. It is VERY important you are not late. Bring a photo ID (driver’s license or school ID), a FULLY charged Chromebook, and a pencil.

• Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria if you'd like to purchase one. You may NOT bring any food, drink, candy, etc. into the testing room.

• Put your phone and smartwatch in your locker or better yet, leave in your car. Please be sure they are turned off. You will NOT be able to use them until testing is completed.

• You will not be allowed to access your locker during testing.

• You will need a calculator. Please review the “Calculator Policy” and be sure to bring the appropriate type of calculator for testing.

Good luck ACT testers!! You've got this!!!

GOOD LUCK this weekend to our Bowlers and Power lifters at their State competitions!

3/6: Omro Family Night at the Herd

3/7: Dance Team Finale 12:00 Den

3/11: ACT Exam Juniors ONLY (No school for gr. 9th/10th/12th)

3/12: Omro Family Literacy Night 5:30-7:30pm

3/13: Blood Drive 10am-2pm OHS Commons

3/16-17: Wisconsin Forward Exam Sophomores

3/17: A Night of Music (PAC) 6:30pm

3/18: Winter Sports Banquet

3/20: End of Quarter- No School

3/20-3/25: Band Trip

3/23-27: Spring Break

4/1: Academic Awards Night

4/3: No School- Good Friday

4/8: PreACT Secure 9th/10th grade (11th/12th will have a virtual learning day)

4/9: District Art Walk

4/14: Cap and Gown Pick-up During BOTH Lunches

4/15: Sweet Jazz Night 6:00pm (OHS Cafeteria)

4/22: Senior Class Trip- Kalahari

4/25: State Solo/Ensemble (UWO)

4/28: Spring HS/MS Choir Concert (PAC)

4/29: Spring HS/MS Band Concert (PAC)

5/2: Prom 8pm-11pm

5/6: Senior Scholarship Night

5/8: Blood Drive 9:00am-2pm OHS Commons

5/13: Last Day for Seniors

5/17: Graduation, 2:00pm

5/22: Student's Last Day

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.

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 March is Addison L! Congratulations, Addison!

Congratulations go out to the following students, Landin, Kennedi and Reese and our staff member Ms. Benbo for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners! Thank you for demonstrating the characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!! We are proud of you!

Congratulations to the OHS Forensics Team for their awesome performances at the Conference Meet last week at St Lawrence Seminary. The team took 3rd place overall...only FOUR POINTS away from 2nd place! It was so close! A special congratulations to our play acting group of Leticia and Adessa as they received an Honorable Mention for earning 53/60 points and to Kay as she received 2nd team All Conference for earning 55/60 points on her poetry piece.

We are so proud of our Forensics Team for all of their hard work and dedication!

On Saturday, Feb. 28th The High School Band participated in the Solo and Ensemble Contest at St. Mary Springs, in Fond du Lac. Omro High School qualified 8 Events for State, a total of 13 High School Band Members. State is Saturday, April 25, at UW-Oshkosh. Congratulations and good luck at State!

Omro took 3rd as a team at the Conference Academic Bowl competition on Monday, March 2nd. We had five students earn awards!

First Team All-Conference

Ethyn N- Math (Alg1)

Sawyer C- Math (Alg2)

Second Team All-Conference

Sloane F- Science (Biology)

Jaxson B- Science (Physics)

Damion B- Social Studies (Geography)

Congratulations, Team!!

Boys' Basketball advances! They will travel to Manitowoc Lutheran on Friday to play in the regional semifinal. Good luck, Foxes!!

Logan set a new school record for wins in a season!

Logan ended his season at 44-11, his 44 wins set a new season record for wins, with the previous record of 43 having been set in 2017. In total, Logan has 130 Career wins, the 3rd most career wins of all time!

Congratulations to all of our winter sports teams on their incredible seasons! Boys and girls basketball, wrestling, powerlifting, dance, bowling, and our co-op hockey teams all had outstanding years. Omro teams advanced beyond the regular season to compete in postseason events, set new records, exceeded goals, and even made history. Omro is proud of our Foxes!

Congratulations to Mason B on signing to wrestle at UWSP! He is interested in majoring in Sports Science. Way to go and best of luck to you in Steven's Point!

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!

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the class of 2027 will be fundraising through Panda Express from 10am-9:30pm with 20% of event sales going toward their graduation and senior class trip! You can order online at PandaExpress.com or through their, or of course you can come in person...be sure to show them the paper flyer or on your smartphone for the credit to go to Omro High School! Join us for a delicious meal for a great cause!

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!

How do we support the Omro Music Program: Covering bussing expenses for music

trips, covering costs of entrance fees, supporting music teacher classroom need

expenses, corsages for teachers at concerts, poinsettia’s for Christmas concert

decorations, Summer music camp registration expenses, College scholarship for music

degrees, support for students with needs to attend trips as well as other needs as they

arise.

How do we raise money: Multiple yearly fundraisers: Concession stands, Chili Supper,

A Night of Music, previous Oompa annual golf outing

Meetings are held every first Thursday of the Month at 6 pm September through

May. OES library.

Open positions coming this fall: Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer-Elect,

Members at large. Please consider running for a position! Or just join us for a meeting.

If interested in more information or wanting to run for a position, Contact Jodi Budwit.

Phone or text: 920-362-5942 or email jbudwit19@yahoo.com

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! Included in the fun will be a puppet show, a scavenger hunt, raffle prizes, Book Swap...bring a gently used book to swap for a new gently used book, crafts, photo ops with Freddie Fox and Fang and more! We hope to see you there for a great night of family literacy!

OHS is hosting its March Blood Drive on Friday, March 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Commons. (Please note the change in time from 9:00 am to 10:00 am)

*When you donate in March, you will receive a $15 Amazon gift card and a "Give a Pint, Get a Pint" coupon to Culvers for a free pint of Culver's famous frozen custard, but most importantly, you will be helping one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship! Donating pays!*

A Night of Music is coming to Omro! Join us for an evening filled with great music and a delicious spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, March 17, at 6:00 PM in the PAC. Advance tickets are available in the OMS/OHS office for just $8 for adults and $6 for children under 13, while children under 3 are free. Tickets at the door will be $10 for adults and $8 for children. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event—we hope to see you there!

Yearbooks are on sale NOW!

Time flies, but memories last forever! Make sure you have your yearbook to look back on all the best moments from this year. Order your yearbook before it’s too late!

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

Ads for Grads

Here is an opportunity for you to create a special spot in the yearbook just for your Senior! If you are interested in placing an Ad for your Grad, please go to this link for more information!

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

Welcome to March! Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, duck hunt, and more!

March Library Newsletter

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 Athletic Events:

3/6: Boy's Varsity basketball @ Manitowoc Lutheran- Regional Semi-Finals

3/9: First Day of Track

3/16: First Day of Baseball/Softball

3/17: Track Invite @ Willmore Center, Ripon 4:00pm

3/21: Track Invite @ Ripon 9:00am

3/23: First Day of Girls' Soccer

3/24: JV Softball @ Plymouth 4:30pm

3/26: Varsity Softball vs Westfield 4:30pm

3/30: First Day of Golf

3/31: Varsity Softball vs Green Lake/ Princeton 4:30pm

3/31: Varsity Baseball vs Westfield 4:30pm

4/2: Varsity Baseball vs Lourdes 4:30pm

Upcoming Activities:

3/19: District - Oshkosh North

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

Home Events in BOLD.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

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!

Fox Times:

T 3/17 UW Oshkosh

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.

Current High School Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors: Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades?

Try WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 Summer Trades Academy this July. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades!

• Visit trade halls and contractor facilities
• Watch live demonstrations
• Participate in hands-on activities
• Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction

Dates:
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 | 8 AM – 3:30 PM

Registration required by: June 13, 2026

Requirements:
Must attend an info session with a parent or guardian and complete the registration process to participate in the Summer Trades Academy in July.

Contact Amy Arndt for more info:
(920) 961-2232 or aarndt@wrtp.org

Register HERE.

If you are interested in Youth Apprenticeship for next school year, please check out these job listings below.

GulfStream- Two attachments below include the teacher recommendation and the positions with link to application. All of these positions would give you experience to help in the future.

The 2026 High School Assistant applications are now open. Please distribute the posting(s) to any eligible students who may be interested in applying. I’ve attached a Word document that includes brief descriptions of each team, along with their respective application links for students to explore. Students may apply to multiple openings, pending their interests.

Teacher Recommendation Form

As part of the application process, each student must submit at least two Teacher Recommendation Forms (see attachment). Please feel free to share this form with teachers or include it in your student communication.

2026 High School Assistant Timeline

Based on this year’s schedule:

• Student Applications Deadline: March 6–13
• Manager Review of Applicants: March 6–20
• Interview Selections Due: March 20
• Interviews Completed By: April 9
• Final Candidate Selection Due NLT: April 13
• Onboarding (4–6 weeks): April 13 – May 29
• Start Date: June 1

Plexus- Tons of Engineering positions between Neenah and Appleton!!! Applications close

Pierce Manufacturing- Again tons of engineering or quality positions you should check out!

Oshkosh Corp Youth Apprenticeship- https://careers.oshkoshcorp.com/us/en/search-results?keywords=youth%20apprenticeship&s=1

Miron Construction- Construction Youth Apprentice

Deadlines for these positions are early March

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!

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

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

Stay in touch with how your child is doing in class by checking Skyward and Google Classroom. Here are some resources from the Family Resources page to help you:

• Parent's Guide to Google Classroom

• Parent's Guide to Skyward: Family Access

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!

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