OHS Newsletter

Just a reminder our Juniors will be taking the ACT this week on March 12th. Grades 9, 10 and 12, NO SCHOOL that day.

Parents of Juniors the night before is a great time to take them out for a great dinner and make them a great breakfast the morning of (I promised them I'd say that!).

For the Juniors taking the ACT, here are some things to remember!

March 12th - you will be taking the ACT. Only Juniors will be at school that day. Please be sure to arrive at school at 7:30 am. It is VERY important you are not late. Bring a photo ID (driver’s license or school ID), a FULLY charged Chromebook, and a pencil.

• Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria if you'd like to purchase one. You may NOT bring any food, drink, candy, etc. into the testing room.

• Put your phone and smartwatch in your locker or better yet, leave in your car. Please be sure they are turned off. You will NOT be able to use them until testing is completed.

• You will not be allowed to access your locker during testing.

• You will need a calculator. Please review the “Calculator Policy” and be sure to bring the appropriate type of calculator for testing.

Good luck ACT testers!! You've got this!!!

Mar. 12: ACT Juniors (NO SCHOOL for 9th, 10th, or 12 grade)

Mar. 13: Germany Meeting in HS Media Center 6:00pm- 7:30pm

Mar. 14: Fox Night at the Herd

Mar 17: Forensics Meet; Neenah

Mar. 18: A Night of Music

Mar. 19: Winter Sport's Banquet

Mar. 21: No School- Quarter End

Mar. 24-28: Spring Break

Apr. 7: Parent Teacher Conference @ OHS 3:30 - 7pm

Apr. 9: PreACT Secure Testing for 9th and 10 grade (virtual learning day for 11th and 12th grade)

Apr. 10: District Wide Art Walk 5-7pm at OES

Apr. 16: Academic Awards

Apr. 18: No School- Good Friday

Apr. 21: No School

Apr. 26: Prom Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel 8-11pm

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.

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 March is Delia! Congratulations, Delia!

Congratulations go out to the following students and staff member for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners, Leslie, Abby and Wes and our staff member, Mrs. Sundbeck! Thank you for demonstrating the characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!!

North Fond du Lac High School was the host for this year's Flyway Academic Bowl on Monday, March 3rd, where 8 schools participated in a competitive event showcasing academic excellence across various subjects. Each department was tasked with nominating students who demonstrated strength in the categories of the test. There were 16 different individual tests, spanning across English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, with 4 levels per subject. In addition to these written tests, an oral portion required students from each subject area to sit at a table and answer 12 multiple-choice questions within a brief time frame. A special Current Event category was also included in this round. Omro is proud to announce that 4 of our students earned first place in their respective categories: Kayannah in British Literature/Shakespeare, Liam in Advanced Math, Madison in General Science, and Kay in World History. Congratulations!!

Congratulations to all band and choir students who participated in solo/ensemble this past weekend. Each student prepared a piece of music, played it for a judge and was critiqued. Students playing the highest difficulty of music and earning a perfect or nearly perfect score will advance to state solo/ensemble. Students advancing to state solo/ensemble are Ayla -alto solo and musical theater solo, Karlee - alto solo, Scarlet - clarinet solo, Kay and Kaia - flute/clarinet duet, Kaia and Scarlet - clarinet duet, and Abbi, Connor and Vinny - trio! Way to go!!!

In Mrs. Morse's Food for Life class, students recently learned how to read a nutrition facts label. Applying their knowledge, each student created their own individual pizza by selecting ingredients and determining their nutritional value based on the information provided on food labels.

AP Biology students created working models of cell communication pathways and then used their phones to make stop-motion animations, bringing their models to life. This hands-on activity provided a fun and engaging way to understand complex biological processes.

A pep rally was held on Friday, March 7th to send off our powerlifting qualifiers to State! Wishing you all the very best at the Powerlifting High School Championships @ the Fox Cities Exhibition Center!

Omro High School hosted their March Blood Drive today in the Commons. Thanks to our students, staff and community donors, we are on track to earn our Red Cross Scholarship!!

If you'd like to share any kudos or gratitude for our high school staff, please use this form to submit your positive comments and help us celebrate their great work!

St. Mary Church in Omro is excited to announce that they will be hosting Kevin Szawala, also known as Mr. Peace on March 10 at 6:00pm. Kevin is a National Youth Motivational and Anti-Bullying Speaker, Hip-Hop Artist, and Spoken Word Poet from Metro Detroit. He travels across the country, visiting schools, churches, and colleges, sharing his passionate message of peace, love, and kindness. Using hip-hop, humor, and heartfelt stories, Kevin has inspired over 1,000,000 people in more than 1,000 schools across 20 states, focusing on topics such as bullying, cyberbullying, diversity, substance abuse, and suicide prevention through his K-12 school assembly programs.

Bullying is an issue that affects both youth and adults today, and we are thrilled to offer our community the chance to hear Kevin's powerful presentation.

Family Literacy Night will be held at Omro Elementary School on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 from

5:30pm - 7:30pm.

There are lots of fun activities planned. Here is the line up of activities planned for the night:

• Book Swap - bring a gently used book to swap for a new gently used book
• Book Fair, Cotton Candy, and Kona Ice for purchase
• Free Books
• An appearance from the Freddy Fox
• Puppet Show
• Games
• Photo Ops
• Prizes
• Raffle
• Snacks
• Crafts
• VR Headsets

A Night of Music is coming! Join us for an evening filled with great music and a delicious spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:00 PM in the PAC. Advance tickets are available in the OMS/OHS office for just $7 for adults and $5 for children under 13, while children under 3 are free. Tickets at the door will be $8 for adults and $6 for children. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event—we hope to see you there!

The Omro Youth Trap team is currently open to all 6th-12th grade youth from any community, with a registration fee of $60. Hunters' safety courses are scheduled for Omro youth interested in shooting trap. The final sign-up for trap and the team's first shooting night will be held on March 19, 2025, at Springbrook Sportsman Club in Omro from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The evening will start with a brief meeting from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., followed by shooting practice. The team also uses TeamReach for communication, and the code is OYTrap2025, which is the most effective way to stay updated. For further information, you can email Bethany Gerber at omroyouthtrap@gmail.com.

Please note: The Omro Youth Trap Team is not associated with the schools and is not considered a school sport.

A special thanks to Springbrook Sportsman Club for their support and guidance in getting this program up and running!

As we welcome the warmer days of March, it's the perfect time to "spring into bike safety!" Ensure your bike is in top shape, wear your helmet, and always stay alert on the road. Let’s make this season a safe and enjoyable ride for everyone!

Omro Music Parents Association (OoMPA) is looking for new members. Positions we are looking to find are Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, Members at Large.

Please join us in April at the OES Library

Thursday, April 3rd at 630pm

Contact Jodi Budwit if you are interested or if you have any questions.

Jbudwit19@yahoo.com, 920-362-5942

We are excited to announce this year’s musical: “Out of the Woods” by Stephen Murray.

Rehearsals will be held from 3:30-5:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Full rehearsal schedule will be posted after auditions.

The performances will be held on April 11-12 and will play for 3 total shows. One on Friday Night, and Two on Saturday - one matinee and one night showing.

If you have any questions, please reach out at ebire@omro.k12.wi.us

or by phone at (920)303-2300x2104

Don’t miss out on ordering your yearbook! It’s the perfect way to capture memories and relive your school year for years to come. Don’t wait—order your yearbook today and secure your place in the memories of the year! Click HERE to order now!!

Here’s your chance to create a special tribute to your Senior in the yearbook! If you'd like to place an ad for your graduate, simply follow this link for more details!

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this March. There is a new guessing game, trivia contest, reading challenge, and more! March Library Newsletter

***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. Prado, 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.

TOMORROW: Saturday, March 8/ Sunday, March 9: Powerlifting HS Championships @ the Fox Cities Exhibition Center

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, Mar. 10: TRACK STARTS

Monday, Mar. 17: BOY'S BASEBALL STARTS

Monday, Mar. 17: GIRL'S SOFTBALL STARTS

Tuesday, Mar 18: Track Invite @ Willmore Center, Ripon 4:00pm

Thursday, Mar. 20: Track Invite @ UWO 4:45pm

Monday, Mar. 24: GIRL'S SOCCER STARTS

Tuesday, Mar. 25: Varsity Softball vs Shiocton 4:30pm

Monday, Mar. 31: GOLF STARTS

Monday, Mar. 31: Varsity Softball @Berlin 4:45pm

*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS. See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

There is a Baseball meeting scheduled for players and their parents on Sunday, March 16 at 12:15 following open gym in the cafeteria. Please make plans to attend!

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

• NEW! Youth Apprenticeship Opportunities
• The Omro Pool is Hiring!
• Wisconsin Business World Summer Camp
• Wisconsin Naval Academy Event
• Career Readiness Corner

This event 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!

March 10, 2025

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Starting Location:

The Building for Kids

100 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911

Hands-On Activities:

Roll up your sleeves and experience the artistry behind the scenes.

Meet Industry Insiders: Network with professionals shaping the arts right here in Appleton.

MARCH 13, 2025

9:45 - 11:15 AM

KINGSBURY, INC.

455 W Waukau Ave., Oshkosh WI 54902

Kingsbury, Inc. is opening its doors for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the world of precision manufacturing and cutting-edge technology.

What’s in it for you?

• Get hands-on with CNC machining—see how raw materials transform into high-tech components

• Explore the latest in manufacturing technology
• Learn what it takes to thrive in a high-demand, skilled trade

MARCH 20, 2025

A TO Z MACHINE

2701 E Winslow Ave, Appleton, WI 54911

Why You Should Be There:

• See how cutting-edge tech shapes the manufacturing world.
• Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our awesome facility.
• Find out about YA positions that can kickstart your career.
• Ask questions and connect with industry pros who’ve been where you are now!

The Omro Pool is hiring!! Applications for Lifeguard are due March 14, and April 11 for Front Desk. You must be 15 years old for Lifeguard and have completion of your CPR/AED by May 10. For Front Desk you need to be 14 years old. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Omro City Hall by 4:30pm on the days specified.

High school and middle school students are invited to our upcoming Admissions Forum; a unique opportunity to learn more about the U.S. Naval Academy and Navy ROTC program. Attendees will meet their Regional Director of Admissions, Admission Counselor, Blue & Gold Officers, Congressional Staff members, and Midshipmen.

Wisconsin Admission Forum

Sunday, March 16, 2025

2 PM - 4 PM

Brookfield Academy - Patriots Hall Gym

3215 N Brookfield Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045

RSVP: https://forms.gle/mssQyiEWhpsB1CsWA

Summer Seminar kick-starts your Naval Academy application by giving you a taste of life at the Academy. For one week in June, you will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training while building lifelong friendships with campers from all over the world.

Current 11th graders can apply for this program.

CLICK HERE: Summer Program Information & Application

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

Check with parents employers and organizations you belong to for scholarship opportunities

Review our OHS Scholarship Listing on a weekly basis

Apply for scholarships offered by your destination college or tech college.

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:

• 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