OHS Newsletter
455 Fox Trail, Omro, WI 54963 920-303-2300
You will notice a few adjustments to the newsletter. Looking at the feedback that some of you shared regarding the newsletter last year, we were happy to hear that you appreciate what the newsletter offers each week. We have made a few adjustments based on what you cared about most. You will notice the "Upcoming Events & Calendars" are near the top for your convenience.
I look forward to a fantastic school year!
October 4: Blood Drive
October 7: Picture Retakes
October 10: Sophomores to FOCUS at the PAC
October 11: Staff Inservice; No school for students
October 14 - 19: Homecoming
Find the 24-25 School Calendar here.
Find the rSchool sports schedule here.
Lunch menu here.
Details of some of the calendar events can be seen in the following newsletter.
SOS - Waukau Chicken BBQ
Early this summer, the Omro High School Sources of Strength student group volunteered their time to run the children's games at the Waukau Chicken BBQ on June 9. With the help of their Advisors, they were able to provide a day of fun-filled games for the young children. Thank you for all the generous prize donations from staff, parents, & community. The day was a success!
Griffin W. Eagle Scout
Griffen, a senior here at OHS completed his Scouts BSA Eagle Project in August supporting the new Omro Community Center.
An Eagle Scout Project is not a simple task and requires many hours to complete. The scout must develop a significant project idea that benefits the community, raise funds for it, and then execute it while leading a group of volunteers. It challenges the Scout to use the leadership skills that Scouting has helped them develop over many years.
Griffen worked on his project throughout the end of the 2023-2024 school year and for much of the summer. First, he researched several local landmarks in Omro and drafted illustrations incorporating each building in his design. At the end of the last school year, he worked with the Omro High School Fab Lab to design three plaques showcasing the history of the buildings.
This summer, once the drywall was up, Griffen and his group of volunteers painted a gathering room, hallways, and office space in the new Omro Community Center.
In August, Griffen, with the help of recent Omro High School alumni, created a wall mural from his drawings and hung the completed plaques for reference.
From the start of planning to final completion, Griffen project took almost 80 hours!
Completing an Eagle Scout Project is one of the final steps in obtaining the Eagle rank. For Griffen, it is the culmination of 12 years of Scouting experience.
Morning Drop-Off Procedures
Morning Bus Riders and Parent/Guardian Drop-Off Procedures
Safe & Healthy Schools is one of the four pillars of the District’s Continuous Improvement Plan, and
we are always looking for ways to make our school safer. An opportunity for improvement, when it comes to safety, was our morning bus drop-off procedures. In collaboration with Lamers Busing, we reviewed the procedures and came up with a plan that would be safer for our students and families. New for the 2024-2025 school year is the locations our students will be dropped off.
Bus Riders:
Last year, the buses dropped our students off on Fox Trail near the high school parking lot. Our new procedure will have the buses use the access road behind the school to drop the high school students off at the arch by the high school parking lot and enter the doors by the parking lot. Not only will this reduce the distance our students will need to walk to get into the building, it will also eliminate buses and parents/guardians competing for drop-off spots on the sidewalk along Fox Trail.
Parent/Guardian Drop-Off:
Please help us make our parking lot safer by dropping off your student on Fox Trail in front of the building rather than the high school parking lot. Parents/guardians can use the entire sidewalk along Fox Trail to drop their students off. Please do not use the access road behind the high school.
Student Drivers:
The access road behind the school will continue to be prohibited from use in the morning. Please use the parking lot entrance on Fox Trail to get into the parking lot.
Thank you for your assistance!
VEX Robotics is returning to OHS in the fall of 2024!
STUDENTS:
If you are interested in engineering, robotics and teamwork, then VEX is for you! Please fill out this survey and email Mrs. Whitney if you have any questions. You do not need to have any previous experience with VEX Robotics to participate. Go Foxes!
Just a reminder...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.
Driver's Education Information
Students, if you are looking to get your temps or driver's license, you can contact Cruisin' Safely at https://www.cruisinsafely.com/drivers-education or Ries Driving School at https://riesdrivingschool.com/ for more information about the programs they offer!
Get Your Season Ticket Passes NOW!
SPORTS PASSES NOW ON SALE
Family and Adult yearlong sports passes are now on sale. The cost for passes is unchanged ($60 for family pass; $30 for adult pass plus convenience fees). Passes are only available for purchase online.
See this link for information and opportunities.