OHS Newsletter
455 Fox Trail, Omro, WI 54963 920-303-2300
Oct. 4: Blood Drive
Oct. 7: Picture Retakes
Oct. 10: Sophomores to FOCUS at the PAC
Oct. 11: Staff Inservice; No school for students
Oct. 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.
Biology Students Studying The Brain
Biology students start the year learning about their own brains. The brain is more likely to remember something if it elicits emotions, includes physical movement/sensations, and involves peer interactions. Students had fun with this memorable activity in which they use their own hand and arm to model a neuron (brain cell).
REMINDER ABOUT CHROMEBOOKS!!
Students need to remember to charge their chrome books AT HOME and bring them back to school the next day. We do not have enough loaner chrome books to go around because they did not charge theirs. These loaner chrome books are for those who need their chrome books serviced in some way. So again, make sure they are charging their chrome books at HOME and are ready for the next day!
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.
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!
OUR KIDS. OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE.
REFERENDUM 2024:
Information Session:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Omro High School/Middle School PAC
Share Thoughts or Questions:
Dr. Jay Jones, Superintendent
920-303-2334 or referendum@omro.k12.wi.us
Learn More:
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.
Additional Information can be found in these links:
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
This year we are excited to announce that we are hosting and showcasing our athletes in a wide variety of tournaments, invitationals, and state tournament action. While we love allowing our athletes to show off their skills at our beautiful facilities, it does require a lot of event workers. Not only do you get to attend events you work for free, you get paid! Please consider becoming an event worker this year.
Weight Room Hours for Fall
Starting next week Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday the weight room will be open for 45 minutes prior to the school day starting from 6:30-7:15. Additionally, similar to last year, the weight room will be open for a brief amount of time after school, with Fridays of home games open from 3:15-5:00.
See this link for information and opportunities.
- 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
National Suicide Prevention Week
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.
Rawhide Youth Services Come to Omro
The School District of Omro is excited to offer counseling services to Omro Middle School and Omro High School students through Rawhide Youth Services. Please see the attachment for a description of services provided. To receive a registration packet for your child, please contact either:
Jaime Ellison, School Psychologist, at jelli@omro.k12.wi.us
Connie Bernier, Director of Special Education, at cbern@omro.k12.wi.us