Daily Announcements

School Hours:

Doors open at 7:30am.

Classes start at 7:45 am and dismisses at 3:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students are dismissed at 2:00pm every Wednesday for early release.

Students must be in their classroom by 7:45am to avoid being tardy. If you are late, you need to sign in at the office and get a pass before going to class.

Feb. 27: OoMPA Chili Supper

Feb. 28: Seniors, reminder that Local Scholarship applications are due by 3:00pm on February 28. If you have any questions or need any help, please reach out to Mrs. LaFleur.

Mar. 12: ACT Juniors

Mar. 14: Fox Night at the Herd

Mar. 18: A Night of Music

Mar. 21: No School- Quarter End

Mar. 24-28: Spring Break

We want to celebrate your achievements inside AND outside of school, be sure to share your successes with us! If you are in any activities sports or clubs beyond the school day, please let us know! You can email me at ndobb@omro.k12.wi.us with your information and a photo and I will add it to our daily announcements and weekly newsletter!!

There are ducks hidden all around the school. Find THREE ducks that spell FFA and head to the AG room to collect your king size Candy Bar- DURING PASSING TIME ONLY!

Here are the themes for FFA Dress Up Days this week!!!

Tuesday: Case IH John Deere

Wednesday: Camoflage

Thursday: FFA Shirt

Friday: Flannel Friday

Time is running out for you to join the fun at Omro Foxes Night at The Herd!

Order today as ticket orders close this Friday, February 21.

Join the Omro Foxes community on Friday, March 14, 2025 at "Omro Foxes Night at The Herd."

Details are listed on the attached flyer.

Tickets for the Omro Foxes Night at The Herd are on sale now.

Use this link to order or scan the QR code on the flyer below. Order tickets here.

Join us for a fun night of fellowship Wednesday March 5th 6-8pm with devotional, skit practice for Camp and snacks! Bring your favorite board game if you'd like!

Also, if you know a High Schooler that would be interested in joining our monthly youth group, please pass this along. Anyone from Oshkosh, Winneconne, Berlin and surrounding communities are welcome. Thank you! See you in March!

During Crossing Guard Appreciation Month, we take a moment to recognize and thank the dedicated men and women who ensure the safety of children, pedestrians, and drivers alike. These everyday heroes brave all types of weather, standing at busy intersections and school zones with unwavering commitment. Their vigilance, care, and responsibility help make our communities safer, guiding students to and from school each day with a friendly smile and steady presence. Let’s show our gratitude for their invaluable service and remind them how much their hard work is truly appreciated. Thank you, crossing guards, for all you do!

Students are given the opportunity to receive recognition and scholarships by taking an online test comprised of 50 multiple-choice, true and false questions followed by an essay question of 300 words or less.

2025 Test Dates: March 3-14, 2025

The program is endorsed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and is open to any Wisconsin student in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Scholarships are:

• 10th Grade- 11 $250 Scholarships awarded
• 11th Grade- 11 $300 Scholarships awarded
• 12th Grade- 11 $750 Scholarships awarded

Click Here for the 2025 Test March 3-14, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Does the test need to be taken at school?
• No, it can be taken at home or school any time of day from March 3 - 14, 2025

• Who can take the test?
• Current 10th, 11th or 12th graders
• How many times can I take the test?
• Students can take the test one time per school year while in 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
• Can Homeschooled students take the test?
• Yes
• Can I take the test if I live in another state?
• No, only students who attend school in the state of Wisconsin can take the test.
• If students are not supervised, can they cheat by looking up the answers?
• No, each question is timed, if you time out on the question, the test will kick you out and you will not be able to retake the exam.
• Can I take the test more than once in a school year?
• No, the system will not allow a student to take the test more than once per year.
• How do I find out if I win a scholarship?
• The schools that the winners attend will receive the certificates for the winners as we do not have the students personal addresses. Winners will be notified in April. Winners will also be announced on wilegion.org.
• How is the test scored?
• The top scorers from the choice question section in each category will have their essays submitted to a rating panel. The essay question is weighted, so students need to put thought and effort into their essay question answer.
• How are the students divided up regionally for the test?
• The school districts are divided up by Wisconsin American Legion Districts, with Milwaukee County being its own district.
• Is there a study guide for the test?
• No, students are tested on their knowledge of government and flag etiquette, there is no study guide and students are not given any hints as to what questions are on the exam.
• How and when do I register for the test?
• Students register when they take the test.

Link to Wisconsin American Legion scholarship page: https://wilegion.org/scholarships

Our immersive four-day, three-night summer camps held on Wisconsin University and college campuses challenge students to innovate and lead as they create, build and run a business from the ground up. Through dynamic speakers, manufacturing tours and hands-on activities, students leave our camps with a better understanding of business principles, financial literacy and our economy.

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!

Oshkosh North High School will be hosting a Dress Closet event, offering a wonderful selection of free prom dresses, shoes, and jewelry for area high school students.

Here are the details:

• Dates and Times: Thursday, February 20th (4:00PM-5:30PM) & Friday, February 21st (12:30PM-2:00PM)
• Closet Location: Oshkosh North High School, enter through door 7 and shop in the foyer.

Fox Friday nomination forms and the collection box can be found in the MS/HS Media Center. Take a moment to nominate students and staff who exemplify the qualities of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive! You can also recognize staff members who have made meaningful connections, serve as great role models, or advocate for students. We are seeking individuals who truly deserve to be acknowledged for embodying the Fox Four values!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 27- it’s Chili Supper Night! From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, head over to the High School Commons for an all-you-can-eat meal featuring chili or macaroni and cheese, breadsticks, and a beverage. You can also pre-order chili and crackers for two by visiting this link for a pick up and go meal. Want something sweet? Pie will be available for an extra charge! Tickets are now available at all school offices – don’t miss out!

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

Do you plan to go on vacation? Remember to pick up a pre-arranged absence form from the office!

College visit? You MUST have a pre-arranged absence form and you MUST provide proof that you attended your tour, such as a photo in front of that school's sign, a note on school letterhead, a photo of your sign in, etc...Please make sure you are following the correct procedure so that your absence is excused!

It's not too early to order your yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year!

Book Sales Link: http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A09376700

Grad Ads for seniors Sales Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116519

“Fox Time with Griffin” will be offered again this year, every other week in the HS/MS Media Center.

These are the dates for Fox Time with Griffen!

Feb 24 Jentz

March 10 Johnson

March 31 Ransom

April 7 Johnson

April 21 Jentz

May 5 Morse

May 19 Johnson

Reimbursable Student Lunch: $3.10

Adult Lunch: $4.75

Tuesday, February 18:

Mini Corn Dogs

or
Crispy Fish Sticks

Mac and Cheese

Baked Beans

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: BLT Wrap

Wednesday, February 19:

Domino's Cheese Pizza

or

Domino's Pepperoni Pizza

Buttered Noodles

Glazed Carrots

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Chicken Salad

Thursday, February 20:

French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage Links

or

Breakfast Burrito

Hashbrown Rounds

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Turkey Jack Wrap

Friday, February 21:

Stuffed Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza Sandwich

or

Cheeseburger

French Fries

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Regular school attendance is crucial because students who attend school consistently are more likely to achieve higher grades, develop better social skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the material, all of which contribute to their long-term academic success.

REMINDER: 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. 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.

Next Week February 17-21:

Monday, Feb. 17: Girls' JV2 Basketball @ WLA 5:50pm

Monday, Feb. 17: Girls' JV Basketball @ Waupun 5:45pm

Monday, Feb. 17: Girls' Varsity Basketball @ WLA 7:15pm

Tuesday, Feb. 18: Bowling: Conference Tournament vs TBA 4:00pm

Tuesday, Feb. 18: Boys' JV2 Basketball @ Laconia 5:50pm

Tuesday, Feb. 18: Boys' JV Basketball @ Laconia 5:50pm

Tuesday, Feb. 18: Boys' Varsity Basketball @ Laconia 7:00pm

Thursday, Feb 20: Girls' Basketball JV2 vs Kaukauna 4:30pm

Thursday, Feb 20: Girls' Basketball JV vs NFDL 5:50pm

Thursday, Feb 20: Girls' Basketball Varsity vs NFDL 7:00pm

Friday, Feb. 21: Boys' JV2 Basketball vs NFDL 5:50pm

Friday, Feb. 21: Boys' JV Basketball vs NFDL 5:50pm

Friday, Feb. 21: Boys' Varsity Basketball vs NFDL 7:00pm

Saturday, Feb. 22: Wrestling vs Multiple School @ Valders 9:00am

*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

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

Time Schedule:

• Track- 3:00pm
• Girls' Soccer- 3:15pm
• Softball- 3:30pm
• Baseball- 3:45pm
• Golf- 4:00pm

Go to https://rachel-van-den-hout-photography-llc.square.site/... to order!

We are selling apparel for soccer for those interested in supporting the soccer team. Hummingbird apparel has this store open until February 18th. Please follow this link to check it out!

https://omrosoccerapparel2025.itemorder.com/

Baseball, Girl's Soccer and Softball sign up sheets are in the office now! If you are interested in playing one of these spring sports, please stop in and sign up!

There is a girls' soccer sign up sheet in the office! Please sign up with your name and grade on the form, and be sure to join at sportsyou.com. Enter access code V43T-8U3D. If you need help joining or are a new user, please pick up a Sportsyou invitation in the office!

If you are interested in joining track this year, please sign up on the attached link or to my email sadie.huth@gmail.com by February 27th, so I can add you to my email list for the season and forward you any information regarding the season.

Track & Field Sign Up Sheet 2025

Happy February! Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, reading bingo, and more!

February Library Newsletter

You will also see a new face in the library this month. Mrs. Eliasen will be overseeing the Library Media Center while I am on leave. Please welcome her when you see her in the library or around school. When you have a moment, please also review the Library Media Center Expectations.

We have a new way to connect with Mrs. LaFleur. Please go to the Student Resource page and scroll to the bottom.

This will take you to my new request form. I am hoping this will be an easier way for everyone to get in touch with me.

STUDENTS: When meeting with Recruiters, THEY need to set up appointments to meet with you THROUGH GUIDANCE and during your study hall. Please do not just set something up on your own as we do not allow recruiters free access to students without going through the proper procedure.

Upcoming Fox Time Visits:

Th 2/20 US Navy

T 2/25 FVTC

Th 2/27 Army National Guard

M 3/10 Army National Guard

T 3/18 Army National Guard

Th 3/20 US Navy

Th 3/20 Fox Valley Tech

Upcoming Lunch Visits:

M 2/24 US Marines

Th 3/13 US Navy

M 3/31 US Marines

Park View Health Center is offering CNA classes June 9-19, with clinical experiences June 23-26! The cost is free AND you get paid while you learn! If interested, see the flyer below!

Women in the Pipe Trades Open House, March 4 from 4-6:30pm at the UA 400 Training Facility- 2700 Northridge Drive in Kaukauna! Hope to see you there!!

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.

Seniors, here is the OHS 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

Apply for our local scholarships January 30th!!

Do you have questions about financial aid or need help completing the FAFSA? Fox Valley Technical College is available to help! The outreach is open to anyone in the communities (FVTC bound or not) who needs assistance. Along with the regional outreach, they also provide FAFSA sessions in person. These sessions are offered every Thursday when the college is open from 9-6 in person at our main Appleton campus or every Tuesday when we are open from 9-6 at our Riverside campus in Oshkosh. Please see the flyer attached for more information!

Apply for FAFSA

This is a great program that connects students to career professionals who will inspire and expose them to new opportunities across the industry sectors. This includes job shadowing, college visits, and employment events. Please see schedule of events. For more information, go to inspirewi.com

Cell Phone Reminders:

• You should NOT have your phones on you, on your desk or on your desk during class. You have 2 options: in your locker powered off, or in the wall pouches in the classroom; that's it.
• "Bell to Bell" means "Bell to Bell". Cellphones should not be picked up until you are leaving the classroom at the end of class.
• These expectations are NOT negotiable and are backed by the school board. Let's make sure we are following these expectations to avoid consequences that will follow, including but not limited to verbal warning, confiscation and detention/suspension.

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.

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.

988 Handout

If you need to report a threat, please go HERE for more information!

Here's a little joke for you!

Why do calculators make great friends?

You can always count on them!

Just Something To Think About...

THE SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Reading - 80% or more of our students will meet, exceed, or significantly exceed expectations as evidenced by the spring STAR® Reading and/or the PreACT Secure assessments.

Math - 80% or more of our students will meet, exceed, or significantly exceed expectations as evidenced by the spring STAR® Math and/or the PreACT Secure assessments.

How will we work on this?

• Fox Time academic supports

• Methodize to prep for ACT and PreACT Secure assessments

• Laude courses

• Increase student attendance

• Engage our students, staff, and families

• DEAR time available through Fox Time and during classes

• Providing a safe and healthy environment