OHS Newsletter
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Also, don't forget to see the school musical tomorrow. "Out of the Woods" will be performed in the PAC on Saturday with 2pm and 7pm performances.
Go Foxes!!
Tomorrow! Apr. 12: Out of the Woods- School Musical 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Apr. 16: Academic Awards 6:00pm
Apr. 18: No School- Good Friday
Apr. 21: No School
Apr. 25: ALL SENIOR FEES, OBLIGATIONS and DETENTIONS MUST BE PAID OR SERVED BY THIS DATE BY 3:20PM
Apr. 26: State Solo and Ensemble, Prom- Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel 8-11pm
Apr. 29: Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Apr. 30: Mandatory Senior Meeting, 9:04am in the PAC
May 13: Seal of Biliteracy test (7:45- 12:00)
May 14: Sweet Jazz Night
May 19: CAPP Placement testing
May 20: Choir Concert 6:30pm
May 21: Senior Scholarship Night 6:00 p.m.
May 26: Memorial Day, No School
May 28: Last Day for Seniors
May 30: Graduation Practice/ Walk- Begins 8:30am in HS Commons
Find the 24-25 School Calendar here.
Find the rSchool sports schedule here.
Details of some of the calendar events can be seen in the following newsletter.
Congratulations, March Student of the Month
Congratulations, April Student of the Month
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 April is Ariana! Congratulations, Ariana!
Congratulations Fox Friday Winners For This Week!
Congratulations go out to the following students and staff member for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners, Grace, Riley and Raina and our staff member, Mrs. Kennedy! Thank you for demonstrating the characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!!
NHS Hosts Trivia Night
The National Honor Society held their second Trivia Night of the school year on Friday, April 4, bringing together students and staff for an exciting evening of friendly competition and brain-teasing fun. Teams faced off in a spirited battle of wits, showcasing their knowledge across a variety of topics. In the end, it was the team of "Quiztina Aguilera"- Josie, Ariana, Holly, and Malia who emerged victorious, taking home the title of Trivia Night champions!
Forensic Science Students Get Hands-On Experience
Officer Peeters visited Mrs. Whitney’s Forensic Science class this week to guide students through the proper method of collecting their fingerprints on a fingerprint card. He also demonstrated how to “lift” latent fingerprints from various surfaces using a range of techniques and materials. We’re grateful to Officer Peeters for sharing his knowledge and for taking the time to answer our questions.
"Route 09" Diner Opens for Business
"Route 09" Diner-- 1950's theme mock restaurant-- was open for business on Thursday, April 10. This event serves as a capstone project for the class and provides the students with a "real life" type of experience of working in the Restaurant and Food Service Industry.
Students in Mrs. Morse's Advanced Culinary Arts class applied for their roles and created this restaurant from the ground up. The Front of the House Staff-- Manager Bella, Hostess Maya, Waitstaff Shayli, Jaxson, and Nic- decorated the dining room, set the tables, and served the customers. The Back of the House Staff-- Head Chef Ronnie and Assistant Chefs Haley, Jacob, and Logan chose the menu and prepared the food.
The class served over 70 guests for lunch and dinner. The menu consisted of: Breakfast Burger w/Fries, Club Sandwich w/Chips, Pancake Platter, Apple Pie Ala Mode, Cheesecake, and Milkshakes.
It was a memorable and enjoyable dining experience for our students, staff, and community. Thank you to all who came to dine and supported this class project.-- Mrs. Cindy Morse
Students Place at Math Competition
We entered a team of students into the math conference meet held in Lomira on Monday, April 7th. Our team performed exceptionally well, placing 2nd overall. In addition to the team’s success, we had three students receive individual awards. Liam placed 2nd overall, earning him a spot on the 1st Team All Conference. Dylan also earned 1st Team All Conference honors, while Addie L. received a 2nd Team All Conference award. Lexi was recognized with an Honorable Mention.
Ladies Soccer Starts Season Strong!
The Foxes Soccer team opened their season with a thrilling 3-3 tie against the Berlin Indians on Tuesday, April 8th. They followed it up with a dominant 4-1 win over Roncalli last night. Freshman Brynn Brockman has made an immediate impact, scoring a hat trick in the win and racking up five goals in just two games. Mae Johnston has also contributed to the strong start, netting two goals so far this season. The Foxes are showing exciting potential early on!
Track Has 11 Qualify for Indoor State!
The Omro Track team is off to an outstanding start this season, with 11 athletes qualifying for the Indoor State Meet—an incredible accomplishment! Congratulations to Liam in the shot put, Ralphie in both the high jump and long jump, and Blake in the high jump. Nick earned his spot in the triple jump, Eli in the 60m dash, and Mason H. in the 60m hurdles and Lucas K. will represent in the 800m run. On the girls’ side, Madeline C. is heading to state in both the 60m dash and 400m dash, Jocelyn qualified in the shot put, Charlee in the 60m hurdles, and Caroline in the 1600m and 800m runs. Way to go, Foxes!
Out of the Woods Performances TOMORROW!
This year's musical, titled Out of the Woods by Stephen Murray is coming to the Omro High School PAC!
The performances will be held on April 12. The matinee show is at 2:00PM (the doors will open at 1:15) and the evening show is at 7:00PM (the doors will open at 6:15). Tickets will only be sold at the door for $10.00 and will be general admission, so there will not be reserved seats. We hope to see you there to support our students!
Miss Rural Winnebago
Each year, Winnebago County selects a female ambassador to represent its rural community. We are now crowning our 57th Miss Rural Winnebago and invite young women across the county to apply!
This opportunity is open to females ages 13-17 who live or attend school in Winnebago County, WI—no agricultural background required. The role involves attending local events, promoting rural life, and volunteering for a year of service.
Miss Rural Winnebago is not a pageant but a leadership opportunity, with selection based on a formal interview on June 7th. Applications for the 2025 MRW are due by May 31st. Learn more at www.missruralwinnebago.wixsite.com/mrwwi.
Referendum Update
District administrators have been collaborating Excel and Miron on referendum planning. Take a look our latest update!
This information, along with information from the planning process going into the November 2024 referendum, can be found at: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/page/referendum
Don't Miss Out!! It's Time to Order Your Yearbook!
Don’t miss out on ordering your yearbook!
If you are unsure whether you bought a book or not online you may click on this link for online ordering orders only. https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking Time is running out to purchase our 2024-2025 yearbook. Pre-ordering a yearbook by April 29th is the only way to guarantee a copy at the end of the school year.
A friendly reminder if you have not yet ordered a yearbook and would like to, please purchase by clicking on this link https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09376700
If desired, a payment plan is available at checkout.
Thank you,
The Yearbook Staff
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April Library News
Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this April. There is a new guessing game, trivia contest, reading challenge, and more! April Library Newsletter
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.*
If a student has an appointment, Parent/Guardian must give notification to the office at least 24 hours prior to absence.
Special circumstances may merit exception with prior approval from the Principal/Dean of Students, or designee. If an absence is deemed unexcused it will result in ineligibility for participation in extracurricular activities until the next full day of attendance.
UW-Oshkosh Men's Basketball Summer Camps 2025
We look forward to another fun summer of basketball! Campers can sign up by mailing in the attached flyer or registering online at the following link.
2025-2026 Omro Dance Team Tryouts
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
PARENTS OF SENIOR STUDENTS
Please take a moment to review the attached link, as it contains important information and key dates as we approach graduation. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
If you would like a paper copy, please stop down in the Guidance Office.
UWGB Camps - Registration is Open!
UW-Green Bay is offering Camps, Conferences, and Youth Programs taking place in Summer 2025. This information is being shared to ensure awareness of these opportunities. Additional details can be found at Camps & Youth Programs - UW-Green Bay. Scholarship information is also available on the website, and families are encouraged to explore these scholarship opportunities for the upcoming summer.
9-12 grades, the following camps are available:
Video Game Programming 1 & 2
Machine Learning Camp
Mobile App Development Camp
Stagehand Camp
Many of our Einstein Project camps (Intro to Design Technology) are offered to 7-9 graders and 7-12 graders as well!
Join Us For Girls Night Out!
Want to make a difference in the lives of young women with and without disabilities in the community and are in 9-12th grade? Join us for this six week group meeting, learn new skills and gain valuable experience making a positive impact in your community and beyond. Contact Lindsay Loewe lindsay@growingoak.net or Connie Bernier cbern@omro.k12.wi.us for more information!!
Student Talent Track 10:00am-12:00pm, May 7, 2025
This event, being held at Sunnyview Expo Center on May 7, 2025 is designed to equip students with resume-building and employment skills while connecting them with local businesses offering entry-level job opportunities. Students can explore potential careers, apply on-site with assistance from HR professionals, and refine their personal sales pitches with actively hiring organizations. It’s an excellent opportunity for graduating seniors who are undecided about their post-graduation plans, as well as younger students interested in Youth Apprenticeships. To streamline the application process, students must have an up-to-date resume. If desired, we can arrange a pre-event workshop led by local HR professionals at your school to help students prepare!
Upcoming Fox Time Opportunities:
Fox Time Visits:
TH 4/24 US Navy
F 4/25 National Guard
Lunchtime Visits:
M 4/28 US Marines
Scholarship Listing
Seniors, here is the 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
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:
- Summer Jobs Opportunities
- 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
See this LINK for information and opportunities:
- 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