PLEASE READ...IMPORTANT End Of Year Information
It is time to begin searching for any library materials that you currently have checked out.
The final due date for library books, playaways, and magazines will be: May 24th
The due date for Chromebooks, Chargers, and Textbooks will be:
Grade 9: Monday, June 3rd
Grade 10 & 11: Tuesday, June 4th
Seniors:
CHROMEBOOKS TURNED IN. Seniors will need to turn in their Chromebooks, Chargers and Textbooks to the Media Center on WEDNESDAY, MAY 29th (8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.). Students will receive additional charges for damaged or unreturned Chromebooks and chargers.
ALL FEES AND OBLIGATIONS ABSOLUTELY MUST be paid in full by Thursday, May 30th at Noon, including any Chromebook and/or chargers or you will NOT be allowed to walk at Graduation. All library books will need to be returned by Friday, May 17th.
GRADUATION PRACTICE – Graduation practice will take place on FRIDAY, MAY 31st at 8:30 a.m. in the HS Commons. Your attendance at graduation practice is REQUIRED! Seniors not attending will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. This is for seniors only.
GRADUATION WALK. Seniors will need to bring their cap, gown and tassel to school on FRIDAY, MAY 31st (following Graduation Practice) for the graduation walk through OES, OMS and OHS. This is for seniors only.
GRADUATION PICTURE – A professional picture will be taken of your son or daughter at graduation. Pictures will be available for purchase after graduation. More details will be provided.
GRADUATION SEATING – Each senior will be given 4 tickets (at graduation practice) for floor seating at the graduation ceremony. Floor seating is earmarked for individuals who may have difficulty sitting in the bleachers. All other guests can sit in the bleachers.
GRADUATION CEREMONY – SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Seniors will be expected to enter through the Main High School doors by 1:30 p.m. to get lined up. The Doors (by the Commons) will open at 1 pm. for the general public
Please reach out to Mrs. Gee if you are unsure of what library materials you have checked out. Reminder slips will be sent out the week of May 28th - 31st if you have any items still checked out to you.
Class Officer Nomination Forms are Ready!
Class Officer nominations will begin today, May 22. If leading your class through Homecoming events, fundraising, organizing prom, or planning graduation interests you, you should run for Class Officer. Positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Nomination forms require classmate and teacher signatures and can be found in the HS office. Forms are due back to the HS office by Monday, May 27th.
Milis Strong Track Meet Volunteers and Workers Expectations
HS Student Volunteers/ Workers
Expectations:
Fill out a prearranged form for session time. Teachers must approve of the absence in order for the student to be school excused to work the meet. (Preference for volunteering during study hall rather than classes.)
Student MUST work the session they sign up for
Students MUST return to classes and school between sessions, if they are working the entire day
Procedures when working:
Student MUST sign out in office
ALL session students will be walked to exit through the shop doors by an adult once all student are signed out
When the session ends, an adult will meet the group of students at the shop doors to let them in the building - students will then report to the office to sign back in
If a student is leaving or returning before session times end, the student will need to sign out/ sign in in the office and exit/enter through the main entrance
Ripon Area Community Theater Holding Auditions...2024 Summer Musical: The Wizard of Oz
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.
May Library Newsletter
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.
Time is Running Out! May 31 Is The Last Day to Order!!
Have you ordered your yearbook yet? Time is running out! Click this link to order now!
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.
Summer Jobs Listing
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.
Miss Rural Winnebago
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.
EXTRACURRICULAR ATTENDANCE POLICY - PRACTICE & COMPETITION
***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.
Soccer Opportunities
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)
Who would YOU like to nominate for Fox Friday? Fill out a form TODAY!
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!!!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
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
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
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.
Memorial Day is in May, Veteran's Day is in November
It's not always easy to remember...Memorial Day and Veterans Day are both patriotic holidays honoring the military, but there is a significant difference between the two aside from when they land on the calendar.
Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday in May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the military. This solemn occasion is a time to reflect on these American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and defending the country they deeply loved.
Veterans Day, observed every November 11, is largely intended to thank living Veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served—not only those who died—have sacrificed and done their duty.