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.

... "Jingle Bells" was originally written for and inspired by Thanksgiving, not Christmas? The song, first titled "One Horse Open Sleigh" and written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, was inspired by popular sleigh races in Medford, Massachusetts, around the time of the Thanksgiving holiday.

• Thanksgiving theme: The lyrics describe a sleigh ride, a popular activity in the 1800s. Some accounts say it was first performed by a Sunday school class for a Thanksgiving program.
• No mention of Christmas: The original lyrics do not mention Christmas at all.
• Connection to Christmas: Over time, the song became associated with Christmas because it was performed at that time of year, and its popularity continued to grow

November 17: Boys Basketball/ Wrestling practice starts

Ready for an adventure? This month’s Book Box, found by the main office, is packed with hunting, fishing, and wilderness stories that will test your courage and keep you on the edge of your seat.

You’ll face untamed rivers, deep forests, and challenges that push your instincts and heart to the limit. Some journeys will test your survival skills… others might make you think twice about what’s watching in the trees.

Step up. Open the box. Enter the wild.

Shopping Day With Kids is coming Saturday, December 6, 7:30 to Noon! This time of year brings out the best in us and now is the time to spoil some younger members of the Omro community who may be less fortunate.

We provide a quick breakfast, then children are matched with a high school student to shop for and wrap their gifts, and finally, we finish with a delicious lunch.

High school volunteers are needed to work at the elementary school preparing the food and wrapping stations and to shop with the younger students. Please see Mrs. Kennedy or Mrs. Miller for more information and for an application form.

Any teachers and staff that would like to become a part of this great event, please let us know as well. This is a great way to begin the holiday season!

Wrestling sign up is available in the office. Please leave your name, email address and phone number if you are interesting in joining wrestling! Make sure you still register online! This does not count as registration!

Sign up for these Fox Time Sessions!

November 17: Narcan Training-Learn how to use nalaxone/narcan in case of opioid drug overdose.

November 24: Hands Only CPR: Come and practice what to do in case you witness a cardiac arrest.

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. Additionally, you may not be driving on the access road behind the school. There are construction vehicles and other machinery present while the area is under construction.

Come on down to Pizza Ranch on Monday, November 17 from 4-8pm and enjoy an evening of delicious pizza and other fixin's while also supporting your Omro Dance Team!

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...

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

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

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

If you need any tutoring or school help, please fill out the form below! NHS members are volunteering to tutor anyone who needs help. Once you fill out the form, we will contact you and connect you with a tutor.

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.

Monday, November 17: Boys Basketball/ Wrestling practice starts

Tuesday, November 18: Bowling vs. Oshkosh West @ Fox Lanes 4:00pm

Friday, November 21: Girls JV2 Basketball vs St Ignasius-Chesterton Academy 5:50pm

Friday, November 21: Girls JV Basketball vs Green Lake/Princeton 5:50pm

Friday, November 21: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Green Lake/Princeton 7:00pm

Saturday, November 22: Boys JV and Varsity Scrimmage 11:00am

Tuesday, November 25: Boys Jv2 Basketball vs TBS 5:50pm

Tuesday, November 25: Boys JV Basketball vs Kiel 5:50pm

Tuesday, November 25: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Kiel 7:00pm

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Home Events in BOLD.

Winter sports families: Please make sure to register your child and have a valid physical uploaded into the registration system before the start of practices. You can register your child at https://students.arbitersports.com/omro-middle-high-school.

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.

*Breakfast Prices

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

*Hot Lunch Prices

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

Monday:

Dutch Waffle

or

Ham Breakfast Burrito

Tuesday:

Honey Sriracha Boneless Chicken Wings

or

Fish Sticks

Wednesday:

Domino's Pepperoni Pizza

or

Domino's Cheese Pizza

Thursday:

Roasted Turkey and Gravy

Friday:

WG Toasted Cheese Sandwich

or

Hot & Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Click HERE for this week's complete menu!

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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

*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

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!

STUDENTS: When meeting with Recruiters, THEY need to set up appointments to meet with you THROUGH GUIDANCE and they should be scheduled during your 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.

Register for a live walkthrough of the Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal to apply for Fall 2026 term as a first-year applicant. Learn how to create an account, fill out the application for admission, and more. Registration is required.

• Thursday, November 20 from 3:30-4:30 PM - Register Here

https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hJpuuwmHQ_uBY_mIDEzwDw

• Tuesday, December 9 from 3:30-4:30 PM - Register Here

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

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

W 11/19 US Army

Th 11/20 US Marines

Fox Times

TODAY: T 11/25 US Navy

The Auto Collision Career Experience is happening again this year! The Auto Collision Career Experience is an opportunity for students in grades 8-12 interested in the automotive field. This event provides a hands-on career exploration experience using real equipment and vehicles. Taught by FVTC faculty at our Transportation Center in Appleton, students will learn what it is like working on the job. Students will also meet industry professionals and HR recruiters from Bergstrom to better understand what a career in the field is like and how to get hired.

Through support from Bergstrom Automotive, there is no cost for students who are selected to attend this experience. Spaces are limited, so we encourage students to apply soon.

2025-2026 Auto Collision Career Experience

1. Friday December 5, 2025, 8am – 4:30pm
2. Friday, April 3, 2026, 8am – 4:30pm

Students must complete this application to be considered. Applications will be reviewed by representatives from Bergstrom Automotive, who will select the attendees.

Application: https://foxvalleytechnicalcollege.formstack.com/forms/auto_collision_experience

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.

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 - 70% or more in grades 9 & 10 will be on target or close to target using the Spring PreACT Secure and 60% or more of 11th grade will have met benchmark on the Spring ACT.

Math - 70% or more in grades 9 & 10 will be on target or close to target using the Spring PreACT Secure and 60% or more of 11th grade will have met benchmark on the Spring ACT.

How will we work on this?

• Fox Time academic supports

• Methodize to prep for ACT and PreACT 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