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.

*Breakfast Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$1.75/day (reduced $0.30)

*Hot Lunch Prices

Grades 6 – 12.......$3.20/day (reduced $0.40)

Monday:

Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

or

Green Chile Tamale

Tuesday:

French Toast

or

Bacon Breakfast Burrito

Wednesday:

Boneless Chicken Wings

or

Fish Sandwich

Thursday:

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

or

Mini Corn Dogs

Friday:

Mummy Dogs

or

Italian Cheesy Pull-Aparts

Click HERE for this week's complete menu!

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October 28: SADD Meeting

Spanish Club recently spent a morning at the Latino Arts Community Center in Milwaukee, learning more about Día de Muertos--Day of the Dead. They explored Ofrendas (altars dedicated to people) for inspiration. Then they were able to create their own stamps. Afterward, they enjoyed a delicious meal at Botanas Restaurant.

November FFA Meeting to be held in Mr. Hooks's room on November 10 at 6:30 pm. Join us and bring a friend and enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast!

Our next FBLA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13! We hope to see you there!

There will be a LIFTER meeting on Monday, November 3 in the WEIGHT ROOM at 3:30pm and the first practice will be held on November 10 at 3:45 pm. Following practice on November 10, there will be a PARENT meeting in the MEDIA CENTER at 5:45pm. Be sure to scan the QR Code below to sign up!

Students, please LOCK your lockers and LEARN your combinations instead of just rigging it open all year. Anyone can go into your locker if it is open and take items from you. The school is not responsible if things go missing from your unlocked locker.

Recently, there have been growing concerns about students driving recklessly and at unsafe speeds in the school parking lot. This behavior puts everyone at risk—drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and staff. The parking lot is a shared space where safety must come before convenience or showing off. Speeding, cutting through spaces, and driving on access roads are unacceptable and may result in a loss of parking privileges. All students are expected to drive responsibly, follow appropriate speed limits and remain aware of their surroundings at all times.

Any high schooler who wants to create a poem to be read at our Veterans Day Assembly on November 11, must submit their poem to Mrs. Miller by October 31.

Write a poem thanking our veterans and honoring them.

Winners will be notified on Monday, November 3.

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...

SADD is once again sponsoring the Fall SADD Olympics! This fun, interactive, wellness activity will carry us through to our first meeting on Tuesday, October 28. Students are asked to complete random acts of kindness, fun activities with and for other people. The proof will come in the form of pictures on their phones or from a quick video. This fun challenge will be shared at our first meeting.

Those interested, see the link below, or Mrs. Miller for the form with all of the challenges or to join our Google Classroom. Everyone is welcome...you don't have to be in SADD to join the fun!

Let the fun (and games) begin!

SADD Olympics

Yearbooks are now on sale! If you are interested in purchasing a 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

Reminder that the first SADD meeting will take place Tuesday, Oct. 28, Miller Fox Time.

All are welcome. This is a positive group that sponsors several wellness activities for the high school. We will discuss all of the events we have planned for this school year. This is a group that you come and go depending on your interest and availability with upcoming events.

Returning members, please bring a friend to the meeting.

The Wisconsin Labor History Society (WLHS) is sponsoring the Kenneth A. Germanson High School Essay Contest for the 2025–2026 school year, open to all Wisconsin students in grades 9–12.

Essay Topic:
“Unions are good for my family, my community, and my nation because...”

Essays should be approximately 750 words and must be submitted by February 15, 2026. Students are encouraged to interview union family members and use research materials available on the WLHS website. Entries will be judged on understanding, research, writing quality, and significance.

Submission Details:
Email essays as a Word or PDF file to info@wisconsinlaborhistory.org with the subject line “Essay Contest.” Each submission must include a cover sheet listing:

• Student’s name and contact information

• Grade level and school name

• Parent or family union affiliation (if applicable)

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $500

• 2nd Place: $300

• 3rd Place: $200

• Up to five Honorable Mentions: $100 each

My name is Franki Moscato (girl, 23, Oshkosh). I am “that Wisconsin girl” who won a Gold Ticket on ABC’s American Idol. Perhaps you’ve seen me sing the Anthem for the Packers (5), Bucks (7), NASCAR (1), or Whitehouse (2). I am writing to ask you for help communicating a project I am working on to fight teen suicide.

My story includes being bullied out of two schools and finding myself in a dark place. Today, I use my platform and my non-profit, Franki Moscato Foundation, to advocate for teen suicide prevention.

I am inviting Wisconsin students in grades 6-12 to make a 60-second video about being kind, anti-bullying, or somehow preventing teen suicide. See my contest here: http://BeKindContest.com

Video submissions are due by November 1st. We have to hurry! The winning video will be professionally produced and broadcast as a televised Public Service Announcement across Wisconsin. The kids and adults who worked on the project will be invited to be cast in the production spot, and the author’s parents will win a FunJet vacation to the Dominican Republic!

*The Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors a Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest each year. Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783).

Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution,

who he or she was and the contribution that historic character made to

the founding of a new nation. Your figure must have been an actual person

– one who is well-known or an everyday man, woman, or child, who

supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.

Open to Grades 9-12 Length: Between 800-1,200 words.

Due December 15, 2025

* The Daughters of the American Revolution also sponsors a Video Contest. You have been invited to participate in a video creation of the same topic of selecting an actual figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773–1783) and showing how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution. Video length, no more than 3 minutes. See more details below. Video submissions require a Title Page. If you are interested in making and submitting a video, please stop in the office for the title page they would like you to complete!

Due December 15, 2025

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.

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:

No events at this time.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Home Events in BOLD.

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

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.

If you would like to connect with our Guidance Counselor, please complete the request form. This will make it very easy to get in touch!

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.

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✅ 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!

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!

It’s time to apply to college and technical college

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

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.

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

Lunch Visits

Th 11/13 US Air Force

M 11/3 US Army

T 11/11 US Navy

W 11/19 US Army

Fox Times

T 10/28 US Navy

Th 11/13 UW Green Bay

T 11/18 FVTC

T 11/25 US Navy

In 1934, Lou Gehrig, the legendary first baseman for the New York Yankees, became the first athlete to appear on the back of a Wheaties box. This was the start of an enduring legacy that would eventually incorporate Olympians.

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 - 80% or more of our students will meet, exceed, or significantly exceed expectations as evidenced by the spring STAR® Reading and/or the PreACT Secure assessments.

Math - 80% or more of our students will meet, exceed, or significantly exceed expectations as evidenced by the spring STAR® Math and/or the PreACT Secure assessments.

How will we work on this?

• Fox Time academic supports

• Methodize to prep for ACT and PreACT Secure 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