Important Dates
May 15, 2024- Sweet Jazz Night, 6:00pm
May 17, 2024- Senior Class Trip
May 22, 2024- Senior Scholarship Night, 6:00pm
May 24, 2024- Milis Strong Track Meet
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
Attention Seniors Regarding Outside Scholarships
Attention Seniors:
~If you have received notification of being awarded an "outside" scholarship (such as from a parent's employer, college, etc.), please notify Ms. Williams in the guidance office by Thursday, May 16th. Be prepared to submit a copy of your award letter or certificate. Notifying Ms. Williams will allow scholarship recipients to be recognized at the senior scholarship night.
~Seniors are reminded to drop off $15 in the guidance office by WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 if they want to purchase a wristband for Tom Foolery's Adventure Park during our Senior Class Trip on Friday.
AP Testing This Week
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, 8 AM-12 PM- AP World History: Modern - (ONLINE TEST)
LMC No Bells, Announcements and the Library will be CLOSED during this time. Please do not send students down for printing or study hall.
Thursday, May 16th, 2024, 12PM-4PM- AP Biology
LMC No Bells, Announcements and the Library will be CLOSED during this time. Please do not send students down for printing or study hall.
Friday, May 17th, 2024, 8 AM-12 PM- AP Physics
Room 1804 No Bells, Announcements
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
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.
Help Wanted!!
An elderly Omro couple is looking for a high school student to take care of their lawn this summer. The couple lives on Rivermoor Road and would need the HS student to bring their own lawn mower and weed wacker to their property. If interested in learning more about this summer job, please contact Ms. Williams (rwill@omro.k12.wi.us) in the guidance office.
EXTENDED!! School District Summer Help
Are you looking for a summer job? Come work for us at the school!! Job duties are custodial, maintenance and grounds. Pay is $13.50/hr. up to 40 hours per week (flexible) starting June 10th (flexible on start date) through mid-August.
Must be at least 16 years old. Pick up an application in the office!
Part Time Opportunity
Are you looking for a local part-time job? Omro Care Center is looking for a high school student (at least 16 years old) to work as a Dietary Aide for their weekday shift (4:30 - 7 p.m.) and optional weekend shift (7 a.m. - 2 p.m.). Pay is $14 per hour. If you are interested, please call Tammy, Dietary Manager, at 920-685-2755 #216 and then plan to stop by the Omro Care Center and pick up an application. For more information, contact Ms. Williams in the Guidance Office.
Bellin Healthcare Career Showcase
Here are some exciting events that are coming up in the next few weeks:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (8-11 or 12-3): Bellin Health Care Event - Green Bay
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (8:30-11:30): Dodge County Criminal Justice Day - Juneau
Thursday, May 16, 2024 (9:00-11:00): Stuart's Landscaping at Grande - Fond du Lac
Stuart's Landscaping at Grande
Thursday, May 16, 2024 (12:30-2:00): Christian Servant's Home Care - Kaukauna
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.
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.
What Are They?
Many of us got to see the Northern Lights over the weekend, but what exactly are they?
The aurora borealis or Northern Lights we see in the night sky are in fact caused by activity on the surface of the Sun.
Solar storms on our star's surface give out huge clouds of electrically charged particles. These particles can travel millions of miles, and some may eventually collide with the Earth.
Most of these particles are deflected away, but some become captured in the Earth’s magnetic field, accelerating down towards the north and south poles into the atmosphere. This is why aurora activity is concentrated at the magnetic poles.
“These particles then slam into atoms and molecules in the Earth’s atmosphere and essentially heat them up,” explains Royal Observatory astronomer Tom Kerss. “We call this physical process ‘excitation’, but it’s very much like heating a gas and making it glow.”
What we are seeing therefore are atoms and molecules in our atmosphere colliding with particles from the Sun. The aurora's characteristic wavy patterns and 'curtains' of light are caused by the lines of force in the Earth’s magnetic field.