OHS Newsletter

We had our Senior Scholarship Night this week. I was blown away by the generosity of this community. A special thank you to the scholarship donors that are helping our students with their next education journey. Over $133,000 was given away to our seniors. WOW!!!!! I am so proud of our students and so proud to be apart of this school and community.

Go Foxes!!

The 151st Commencement will take place on June 2nd at 2 pm. Doors will open at 1 pm and seating is first come. We invite you to come and celebrate our graduating class of 2024 with us.

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 Drew! Congratulations!

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

Mr. Hooks

Scholarship Night for this year's graduates was held at Omro High School on Wednesday, May 22 in the PAC. There were 50 students from the class of 2024 who were awarded one or more scholarships in recognition of their hard work, service, academic and athletic performance and chosen field. These scholarships will help our students support this next step in making their dreams come true.

Students in Mrs. Morse's Culinary Arts class just recently ran a simulated food truck service as their capstone project for the class. "The Magic School Food Truck" was open for business on Thursday, May 23, from 11:00-1:00 and served 40 customers. Their menu consisted of Smash Burgers, Club Multi-decker Sandwich, Chicken Gnocchi Soup, Fresh Fruit Salad, and Rice Krispy Rolls.

"Thank you to all the Staff who came to dine for lunch and support this class project." -- Mrs. Morse

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!

Everybody needs to eat- who wants to cook on a holiday weekend?

Stop by the Pig on Saturday, May 25th from10:30am-4:00pm in Omro to get your hot dogs, brats, and burgers!

We hope to see you all there!!

Brat Fry sponsored by the Class of 2027

Stop by the Omro Community Bike Shoppe this Friday and Saturday for our Bike Sale!

455 Fox Trail (Middle School parking lot)

Friday, May 24th, 3 - 6 pm

Saturday, May 25th, 9 am - 2 pm

Over 30 bikes of all types and prices: Mountain, Road, and Hybrids.

All bikes are tuned, lubed, cleaned, and ready to roll.

All proceeds go toward the Bike Shoppe.

Donations Welcomed!

Have you ordered your yearbook? Preserve your high school memories with the purchase of a 2024 Omro High School yearbook today! Last day to order is May 31, so get your orders in now!

ORDER HERE!!

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

Come join the fun at OoMPA's 13th annual golf outing! Your support for the K-12th grade music programs in our district is greatly appreciated! Here is the link to register!

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.

Sources of Strength is looking to collect new/gently used toys, stuffed animals, books, or games to use as prizes at the Waukau Chicken BBQ on June 9. If you have anything you are willing to donate, please drop off at OHS/OMS Main Office or to Mrs. Morse (Room 1408) We appreciate your support.

Students MUST be CALLED IN EVERY DAY that they are absent, unless they have a pre-arranged absence form filled out. Please call the attendance line and leave a message so we are aware that your student will not be in school. If the absence is illness related, please also note any symptoms they are having. Appointments may also be left on the attendance line. Students who are active in sports must be called in 24 hours in advance to be able to participate in practice on the day of their appointments. Call (920) 303-2300. Thank you!

A parent can access the the work permit 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.

For the latest athletics information and news, you can read the "O" here!

Summer camps for Basketball and Volleyball at Omro are now available for sign up! Go to blaze365.com/omro to register!

We look forward to another fun summer of basketball! Campers can sign up by mailing in the attached flyer or registering online at the link here.

OEF GOLF OUTING COMING SOON! REGISTER TODAY!

Registration for the OEF Golf Outing is now open! OEF helps support Omro Athletics and Activities. They have contributed nearly $10,000 this year alone! Helping a wide range of clubs and teams from wrestling to solo ensemble.

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

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

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.

Please see this newsletter from FVTC Educational Support Services if you are a senior planning on attending FVTC and will be utilizing Educational Supports.

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 helps you find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. They're available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in our community. You can:

● Contact your child's 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 available at no cost to our students, families, and staff members. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information 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 in 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

Well Badger Resource Center is an information and referral (I&R) service for Wisconsin individuals and families. Information and referral services create and maintain databases of programs and services, and then make sure, through a variety of channels and outreach, that you and others in your community know about those services.
Well Badger is a one-stop connection to community, social, health, and government programs and resources — so you can find what you need, when you need it.

The Navigator is a free, confidential, online tool designed to help parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate mental and behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and young adults under the age of 21! Just answer a few questions about the child, and the Navigator provides a customized guide to connect the child with the resources and support they both need and deserve.

Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health Resource Navigator (Navigator)

"It’s difficult for us to think about our kids struggling — especially when we may be struggling ourselves. However, it’s important for us to know that we can make a difference." Click on this link for some helpful information about checking in with your child regarding their mental health from the Wisconsin DPI Student Services/Prevention and Wellness team and DPI ConnectEd.

An opportunity for teens to build skills and make positive connections that will assist them in overcoming adversities. Individuals will have the chance to learn coping skills, how to better understand their emotions and build healthy relationships. Emphasis will be put on empowerment of strengths and finding healthy supports in order to foster growth and change. Mondays from 4-7pm at 206 State St., Oshkosh. 920-232-3320

Click HERE for the flyer.

Collaborative Wellness offers in-school counseling services for all ages as well as in-clinic. For information click HERE.

Please call 911 IMMEDIATELY in the event of a medical emergency, fire, disaster response, reporting a crime or any life-threatening situation.

Please call 211 if you need contact information for community resources such need of food, housing/ shelter, utility assistance, healthcare services or government services, substance abuse or mental health resources, transportation, legal services, counseling, support services or disaster aftercare.

Please call 988 for help with thoughts of suicide, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, or emotional distress or you need support handling a crisis.

Looking for health forms? Bus pass/ change request forms? Skyward help? There is all kinds of information on our Family Resources page on the district website! Resources for Omro High School students and families can be found here!

Stay in touch with how your child is doing in class by checking Skyward and Google Classroom. Here are some resources from the Family Resources page to help you:

• Parent's Guide to Google Classroom

• Parent's Guide to Skyward: Family Access

Just a reminder that our school store is available ALL YEAR LONG! The school store will be on the Omro School District webpage. When you order you can pay right on the website and orders are shipped directly to you. There is a shipping and handling fee of $8.95 for any order.

There is so much to choose from. Please take time and look at the store catalog.

https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/families/school-store.cfm

Happy Shopping!

Check out the School District of Omro App. We have made some improvements recently as well to include our daily announcements, newsletters and lunch menus now right at your fingertips!

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Vi7WxT

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3LF4wC5

May 27, 2024- Memorial Day-School Closed

May 29, 2024- Last Day-Seniors

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

June 5, 2024- Student Last Day

June 6, 2024- Teacher Last Day

Find the School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Find the HS/MS Lunch menu here.