Daily Announcements

National Creativity Day

National Hole in my Bucket Day

National Water a Flower Day

International Day of the Potato

National E-Bike Day

Each month a student in the senior class is chosen to be the OHS Student of the month. The student is selected based on scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and co-curricular activities. The May Student of the Month is Andrew. Congratulations Drew!

June 2, 2024- Graduation Ceremony, 2:00 p.m.

June 5, 2024- Student Last Day

Our Omro 4k program is looking for high school volunteers to help with summer school. Summer school takes place from June 10 - June 28 from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Please email Alesha Neitzke aneit@omro.k12.wi.us to sign up (and for questions).

Unfortunately, due to insufficient interest, Cruisin' Safely will not be able to provide the Driver's Ed course at Omro High School this summer.

Tonight on WBAY News "Hometown Stories" - Bike Shoppe

Jeff Alexander of WBAY Action 2 News stopped by the Omro Community Bike Shoppe on Thursday! This interview featuring our Middle School Bike Shoppe students will air Thursday, May 30th during the 6 pm news segment. Be sure to tune in!

If you're interested in participating please contact exhibitorexperience@gmail.com!

The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) will be holding open

auditions for its summer musical production of, “The Wizard of Oz,” June 14th- 17th at the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St., in Ripon.

~Auditions are open to ages 8-Adult.

~Performances are August 16th-18th at the Ripon High School.

~Children's Auditions are Fri. June 14th from 4:30-7:30 pm, and Sat. June 15th 2-5 pm.

~Adult Auditions are Sun. June 16th & Mon. June 17th 6-9 pm.

~Primary roles include: Dorothy Gale, Aunt Em/Glinda, Uncle Henry, Mrs.

Gulch/Wicked Witch, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, and many chorus roles for

various ages. Auditioners should prepare up to two minutes of a vocal audition, choosing a song suitable to their voice and appropriate for general audiences. The song may be from the show or in a similar style.

The RACT will be holding an audition workshop for ages 8 and up on Sunday, May 19th from 2-4 pm,

also at the First Congregational Church; where they will go over expectations for auditions, answer questions about the upcoming production and do some practice audition scenes.

Questions about the musical can be sent to: riponareacommunitytheatre@gmail.com. The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis.

Ripon High School GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) invites you to a Pride event on June 1st from 3 - 7pm at the Village Green in Ripon. There will be food, music, games, speakers, and much more. There is no cost and all are welcome.

Happy May!

Take a look at the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new guessing game, a summer reading challenge, and the winner from last month's bookmark challenge was announced!

Don't forget to check out the Library Tips & Reminders to see when Library book and Chromebook check-in will take place.

May Library Newsletter

Have you ordered your yearbook yet? Time is running out! Click this link to order now!

Work Permits Are Available ONLINE ONLY

The application is now live. A parent can access the site using these instructions. Payment is made directly to the department through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal. Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer.

In addition, we have reorganized our employment of minors web pages. The information you need is linked at the bottom of this page, including a guide to hazardous and prohibited work, the hours and times of day restrictions for minors, and links to the appropriate statutes and codes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.

Please click on the following links for more job listings for 9-11 grade and Seniors!! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Williams.

9th - 11th grade Job Listing

12th grade Job Listing

Eureka Landing is looking for high school students to fill the following positions: Cook, server, bartender (age 18+), tubing support, etc. Paper applications are available in the guidance office.

Each year in Winnebago County a female is selected as a year-long ambassador for “rural” Winnebago. This year we are crowning our 56th Miss Rural Winnebago and I would love your help and support in spreading this opportunity across the county!

This position is open to:

• A person interested in attending local events to learn about and promote the “rural life” of Winnebago County.

• Females ages 13-17 years.

• Resides in or attends school in Winnebago County, WI.

• No agricultural background or related experiences are required.

• A person willing to volunteer a year of service as MRW.

Miss Rural Winnebago is not a pageant program, and the election process includes a formal interview with two judges on June 8th. The elected Miss will have the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills and professional connections that will go beyond her year of service. 2024 MRW applications are due May 31st.

To learn more about the program you can also visit www.missruralwinnebago.wixsite.com/mrwwi.

"The more you attend, the more you'll learn. The more you learn, the more you'll grow."

***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. Dubinski, 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.

Freshmen-Junior students interested in playing HS football there will be a meeting with the new head coach on Tuesday after school. At this meeting, he will cover the summer schedule and expectations.

Basketball and Volleyball Summer Camps Available

Are you interested in playing soccer? There are soccer opportunities at Ripon College this summer!

Ripon College Women's Soccer ID Camp

Summer Pick Up Soccer at Ripon College (Co-Ed opportunity)

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!!!

Mental Health Awareness Month

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we have an opportunity to break the stigma around mental health in our campus by talking openly, compassionately, and kindly to each other. No one should ever struggle alone.

School staff are the backbone of student well-being, but remember that you also can’t pour from an empty cup.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI joins the mental health community to reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding of mental illness, increasing access to treatment and ensuring those who are struggling know they are not alone.

If you or someone you know wants to be connected to a mental health care provider, contact Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential mental health care coordination service provided by School District of Omro:

• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
• Visit www.caresolace.com/omro and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Don’t hesitate to ask for help, use the resources around you, and never give up hope.

Care Solace- Every person deserves access to mental health care.

The School District of Omro continues to be committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment.

The care team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in our community. Students, families, and staff members may access Care Solace services in the following ways:

● Contact your school counselor, to ask for assistance for a referral

● Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.

● For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at https://www.caresolace.com/site/omro

Care Solace is now available at no cost to our students and families. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information entered through the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.

Please note: This service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory to use. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life-threatening emergency:

Dial 911 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or

Dial 988 - for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you are interested Care Solace connecting you to counseling-related services for your child, yourself, or another family member, please contact Care Solace directly, or reach out to your school's counselor:

● HB Patch/OES : Tracy Rees, trees@omro.k12.wi.us , 920-685-3100 ext.2683

● Omro Middle School : Carrie Sabel, csabe@omro.k12.wi.us , 920-303-2301 ext.2207

● Omro High School : Rachel Williams, rwill@omro.12.wi.us , 920-303-2319

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

Did you know there is a "midnight' sun? There is! This sun is visible for 24 hours! It is a natural phenomenon that occurs around the start of summer each year. Northern lands that benefit from the midnight sun are Canada, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Russia, Norway, and Alaska. In fact, the sun doesn’t set for two-and-a-half months in Barrow, Alaska.

THE SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND HERE.