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.

Mar. 3: Bridging Brighter Smiles

Mar. 3: Academic Bowl

Mar. 7: Blood Drive 9:00am-2:00pm Commons

Media Center Closed For Testing- March 11-14:

Tuesday, March 11: Closed 1st through 6th Hours

Wednesday, March 12: Closed All Day

Thursday, March 13: Closed 1st through 6th Hours

Friday, March 14: Closed 1st through 4th Hours

Mar. 12: ACT Juniors, NO SCHOOL FOR GRADES 9, 10 and 12!

Mar. 14: Fox Night at the Herd

Mar. 18: A Night of Music

Mar. 21: No School- Quarter End

Mar. 24-28: Spring Break

Students, please remember per the Omro High School dress policy, which can be found in your student handbook, there are no hats or hoods to be worn inside the school building at ANY TIME. You need to remove them as soon as you step inside the building (that includes coming into the office). We will be reminding you to take them off or down if we see you wearing a hat or your hood up.

Congratulations to the following members of the class of 2025 who have earned the prestigious Top 10 Flyway Conference Award. This honor is given to the top 10 academic students from each high school within the conference. The Omro students selected for this award were determined based on the Laude points they accumulated throughout their high school careers, up to the first semester of their senior year. These students were celebrated at a special event on February 23rd at Lomira High School. Our Top 10 Seniors are: Malia, Gavin, Brooklyn, Liam, Delia, Ariana, Kayannah, Holly, Kira, and Sadie! We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished and have full confidence that you will achieve all you set out to do!

Join us for a fun night of fellowship Wednesday March 5th 6-8pm with devotional, skit practice for Camp and snacks! Bring your favorite board game if you'd like!

Also, if you know a High Schooler that would be interested in joining our monthly youth group, please pass this along. Anyone from Oshkosh, Winneconne, Berlin and surrounding communities are welcome. Thank you! See you in March!

Omro High School will be hosting a Blood Drive from 9:00am-2:00pm on Friday, March 7 in the Commons. Students under 17 must have a permission form signed by a parent and those can be picked up from Ms. Jentz!

Get your team and come join the fun on March 19th for the Heart Health Volleyball Tournament in the High School Den from 4:30-6:00pm! All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association! Concessions will be available!

Fox Friday nomination forms and the collection box can be found in the MS/HS Media Center. Take a moment to nominate students and staff who exemplify the qualities of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive! You can also recognize staff members who have made meaningful connections, serve as great role models, or advocate for students. We are seeking individuals who truly deserve to be acknowledged for embodying the Fox Four values!

Here are a few very important items you need to know as the ACT approaches:

1. March 12th - 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. Please be sure they are turned off. You will NOT be able to use them until testing is completed. (Students with these prohibited items will face disciplinary action as well as have their test voided.)

• 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.

We want to celebrate your achievements inside AND outside of school, be sure to share your successes with us! If you are in any activities sports or clubs beyond the school day, please let us know! You can email me at ndobb@omro.k12.wi.us with your information and a photo and I will add it to our daily announcements and weekly newsletter!!

I am excited to announce this year’s musical: “Out of the Woods” by Stephen Murray.

Rehearsals will be held from 3:30-5:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Full rehearsal schedule will be posted after auditions.

The performances will be held on April 11-12 and will play for 3 total shows. One on Friday Night, and Two on Saturday - one matinee and one night showing.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at ebire@omro.k12.wi.us or by phone at (920)303-2300x2104

St. Mary Church in Omro is excited to announce that they will be hosting Kevin Szawala, also known as Mr. Peace on March 10 at 6:00pm. Kevin is a National Youth Motivational and Anti-Bullying Speaker, Hip-Hop Artist, and Spoken Word Poet from Metro Detroit. He travels across the country, visiting schools, churches, and colleges, sharing his passionate message of peace, love, and kindness. Using hip-hop, humor, and heartfelt stories, Kevin has inspired over 1,000,000 people in more than 1,000 schools across 20 states, focusing on topics such as bullying, cyberbullying, diversity, substance abuse, and suicide prevention through his K-12 school assembly programs.

Bullying is an issue that affects both youth and adults today, and we are thrilled to offer our community the chance to hear Kevin's powerful presentation.

Students are given the opportunity to receive recognition and scholarships by taking an online test comprised of 50 multiple-choice, true and false questions followed by an essay question of 300 words or less.

2025 Test Dates: March 3-14, 2025

The program is endorsed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and is open to any Wisconsin student in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Scholarships are:

• 10th Grade- 11 $250 Scholarships awarded
• 11th Grade- 11 $300 Scholarships awarded
• 12th Grade- 11 $750 Scholarships awarded

Click Here for the 2025 Test March 3-14, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Does the test need to be taken at school?
• No, it can be taken at home or school any time of day from March 3 - 14, 2025

• Who can take the test?
• Current 10th, 11th or 12th graders
• How many times can I take the test?
• Students can take the test one time per school year while in 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
• Can Homeschooled students take the test?
• Yes
• Can I take the test if I live in another state?
• No, only students who attend school in the state of Wisconsin can take the test.
• If students are not supervised, can they cheat by looking up the answers?
• No, each question is timed, if you time out on the question, the test will kick you out and you will not be able to retake the exam.
• Can I take the test more than once in a school year?
• No, the system will not allow a student to take the test more than once per year.
• How do I find out if I win a scholarship?
• The schools that the winners attend will receive the certificates for the winners as we do not have the students personal addresses. Winners will be notified in April. Winners will also be announced on wilegion.org.
• How is the test scored?
• The top scorers from the choice question section in each category will have their essays submitted to a rating panel. The essay question is weighted, so students need to put thought and effort into their essay question answer.
• How are the students divided up regionally for the test?
• The school districts are divided up by Wisconsin American Legion Districts, with Milwaukee County being its own district.
• Is there a study guide for the test?
• No, students are tested on their knowledge of government and flag etiquette, there is no study guide and students are not given any hints as to what questions are on the exam.
• How and when do I register for the test?
• Students register when they take the test.

Link to Wisconsin American Legion scholarship page: https://wilegion.org/scholarships

Our immersive four-day, three-night summer camps held on Wisconsin University and college campuses challenge students to innovate and lead as they create, build and run a business from the ground up. Through dynamic speakers, manufacturing tours and hands-on activities, students leave our camps with a better understanding of business principles, financial literacy and our economy.

The Omro Youth Trap team is currently open to all 6th-12th grade youth from any community, with a registration fee of $60. Hunters' safety courses are scheduled for Omro youth interested in shooting trap. The final sign-up for trap and the team's first shooting night will be held on March 19, 2025, at Springbrook Sportsman Club in Omro from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The evening will start with a brief meeting from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., followed by shooting practice. The team also uses TeamReach for communication, and the code is OYTrap2025, which is the most effective way to stay updated. For further information, you can email Bethany Gerber at omroyouthtrap@gmail.com.

Please note: The Omro Youth Trap Team is not associated with the schools and is not considered a school sport.

A special thanks to Springbrook Sportsman Club for their support and guidance in getting this program up and running!

Family Literacy Night will be held at Omro Elementary School on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 from

5:30pm - 7:30pm.

There are lots of fun activities planned.

Here is the line up of activities planned for the night:

• Book Swap - bring a gently used book to swap for a new gently used book
• Book Fair, Cotton Candy, and Kona Ice for purchase
• Free Books
• An appearance from the Freddy Fox
• Puppet Show
• Games
• Photo Ops
• Prizes
• Raffle
• Snacks
• Crafts
• VR Headsets

Do you plan to go on vacation? Remember to pick up a pre-arranged absence form from the office!

College visit? You MUST have a pre-arranged absence form and you MUST provide proof that you attended your tour, 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 not too early to order your yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year!

Book Sales Link: http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A09376700

Grad Ads for seniors Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519

“Fox Time with Griffin” will be offered again this year, every other week in the HS/MS Media Center.

These are the dates for Fox Time with Griffen!

March 10 Johnson

March 31 Ransom

April 7 Johnson

April 21 Jentz

May 5 Morse

May 19 Johnson

Reimbursable Student Lunch: $3.10

Adult Lunch: $4.75

Monday, March 3:

Chicken Alfredo w/ Pasta and Garlic Toast

or

Mini Corn Dogs

Cheesy Broccoli

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Italian Sub

Tuesday, March 4:

Pork Carnitas w/ Guacamole

or

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Refried Beans

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: BLT Wrap

Wednesday, March 5:

Fish Sticks

or

Cheese Pizza

Mac and Cheese

Green Beans

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Chicken Salad

Thursday, March 6:

Egg Rolls

or

Turkey and Gravy w/ Mashed Potatoes & Garlic Twist

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Turkey Jack Wrap

Friday, March 7:

Bosco Sticks w/ Dipping Sauce

or

Hot Italian Sub

Rice Pilaf

Glazed Carrots

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Buffalo Chicken Wrap

“As long as you keep going, you’ll keep getting better. And as you get better, you gain more confidence. That alone is success.” – Tamara Taylor

REMINDER: EXTRACURRICULAR ATTENDANCE POLICY - PRACTICE & COMPETITION

***Students must be in attendance for the entire school day in order to practice or compete in an event. ***

Special circumstances may merit exception with prior approval from the Principal/Dean of Students, or designee. To see if the absence can be approved:

• Step 1 - Parent/Guardian notification to office (Mrs. Prado, Mrs. Stadler or Mrs. Dobberstein) at least 24 hours prior to absence)
• Step 2 - If absence is approved, Student picks up signed Excused Slip from office
• Step 3 - Student gives signed Excused Slip to coach/advisor to participate the day of the absence

If an absence is deemed unexcused it will result in ineligibility for participation in extracurricular activities until the next full day of attendance.

This Week March 3-7:

Tuesday, Mar. 4: Boys' Basketball Regional Game @ Altoona 7:00pm

Friday, Mar. 7: Bowling High School State 4:00pm TBD

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

Grab a permission form, fill it out and drop it off along with the $6 fee in the office by Monday, March 3 to guarantee you a seat to cheer on your Omro Foxes!! Let's fill that bus!! Stop in the office and get your permission form TODAY!! You MUST turn in the permission form AND the money in order to guarantee your seat! Only 40 students will be allowed, so get your forms in TODAY!

There is a Baseball meeting scheduled for players and their parents on Sunday, March 16 at 12:15 following open gym in the cafeteria. Please make plans to attend!

The Omro Dance Team will hold their Dance Season Finale on Saturday, March 8 at 12:00pm in the Den! Tickets are $3! Hope to see you there!

The Omro High School Varsity Dance team will be hosting tryouts for the 25-26 dance season. Here is the link to our tryout packet. Only pages 7-10 are required to be turned in. All applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, April 25 at 5:00 pm. Failure to submit tryout packets in time will result in you being ineligible to try out for the 2025-2026 Omro Dance Team.

All questions can be sent to Coach Johnson at bjohn@omro.k12.wi.us

2025-2026 Dance Team Tryouts

Audition Day: Saturday, April 26, 2024

Time Schedule:

• Track- 3:00pm
• Girls' Soccer- 3:15pm
• Softball- 3:30pm
• Baseball- 3:45pm
• Golf- 4:00pm

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Baseball, Girl's Soccer and Softball sign up sheets are in the office now! If you are interested in playing one of these spring sports, please stop in and sign up!

There is a girls' soccer sign up sheet in the office! Please sign up with your name and grade on the form, and be sure to join at sportsyou.com. Enter access code V43T-8U3D. If you need help joining or are a new user, please pick up a Sportsyou invitation in the office!

Happy 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

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. I am hoping this will be an easier way for everyone to get in touch with me.

STUDENTS: When meeting with Recruiters, THEY need to set up appointments to meet with you THROUGH GUIDANCE and during your study hall. Please do not just set something up on your own as we do not allow recruiters free access to students without going through the proper procedure.

Upcoming Fox Time Visits:

M 3/10 Army National Guard

T 3/11 US Air Force

T 3/18 Army National Guard

Th 3/20 US Navy

Th 3/20 Fox Valley Tech

Upcoming Lunch Visits:

Th 3/13 US Navy

M 3/31 US Marines

Who is this program for? Youth ages 13-20 who like high adventure; are thinking about the military, but not sure what it would be like; want to develop self-confidence, leadership, teamwork and communication skills; or are just looking for something different and challenging.

What is the Wisconsin Army Cadets? The Wisconsin Army Cadets is a career exploration program for young men and women ages 13-20 years old. We currently have Cadets from various cities across the state of Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide military career exploration and leadership opportunities to motivated youth. We provide an opportunity for youth to get a feel for what it might be like to join the military without actually enlisting and to be a part of something bigger than themselves. We are not a disciplinary program for troubled youth. Upon joining the program, a Recruit is expected to attend monthly weekend drills. After completing a challenging Basic Cadet Training, a Recruit earns the title of Cadet, the right to wear the modified Army uniform, excel through the ranks, and hold leadership positions.

Approximately 30% of our Cadets have gone on to join the US Armed Forces. But even for those who do not have military career ambitions, this program helps youth mature into confident, responsible young adults.

SENIORS- You can apply for FREE that night!

Park View Health Center is offering CNA classes June 9-19, with clinical experiences June 23-26! The cost is free AND you get paid while you learn! If interested, see the flyer below!

Women in the Pipe Trades Open House, March 4 from 4-6:30pm at the UA 400 Training Facility- 2700 Northridge Drive in Kaukauna! Hope to see you there!!

The Omro Pool is hiring!! Applications for Lifeguard are due March 14, and April 11 for Front Desk. You must be 15 years old for Lifeguard and have completion of your CPR/AED by May 10. For Front Desk you need to be 14 years old. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Omro City Hall by 4:30pm on the days specified.

Seniors, here is the OHS Scholarship Listing you can use to apply for scholarships. This list is updated frequently and can also be found in the Guidance Office and in the Hallway, just across from the Guidance Office.

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 January 30th!!

Do you have questions about financial aid or need help completing the FAFSA? Fox Valley Technical College is available to help! The outreach is open to anyone in the communities (FVTC bound or not) who needs assistance. Along with the regional outreach, they also provide FAFSA sessions in person. These sessions are offered every Thursday when the college is open from 9-6 in person at our main Appleton campus or every Tuesday when we are open from 9-6 at our Riverside campus in Oshkosh. Please see the flyer attached for more information!

Apply for FAFSA

This is a great program that connects students to career professionals who will inspire and expose them to new opportunities across the industry sectors. This includes job shadowing, college visits, and employment events. Please see schedule of events. For more information, go to inspirewi.com

Cell Phone Reminders:

• You should NOT have your phones on you, on your desk or on your desk during class. You have 2 options: in your locker powered off, or in the wall pouches in the classroom; that's it.
• "Bell to Bell" means "Bell to Bell". Cellphones should not be picked up until you are leaving the classroom at the end of class.
• These expectations are NOT negotiable and are backed by the school board. Let's make sure we are following these expectations to avoid consequences that will follow, including but not limited to verbal warning, confiscation and detention/suspension.

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.

988 Handout

If you need to report a threat, please go HERE for more information!

Here's a little joke for you!

Why can't you ever trust a burrito?

Because they always spill the beans!

Just Something To Think About...

THE SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND HERE.

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