OHS Newsletter
455 Fox Trail, Omro, WI 54963 920-303-2300
School safety is always our highest priority. We take every threat reported to us seriously. Even if a threat is made in jest or in a joking manner, this can result in very serious consequences for those involved. As a district we appreciate your diligence in reporting concerns when you hear them from your child(ren). Anytime we get information regarding a threat, administrators work with local law enforcement to thoroughly investigate and respond, if necessary, to any possible threat. It is a good reminder to discuss with your child(ren) the importance of reporting threats of any kind to an adult as soon as possible, and also discuss how serious a matter it is to make jokes about threats. Remind your child(ren) they can also use the Speak Up Speak Out reporting site in which they can report items at any time as well. We also provide links to this site for our students in the daily student announcements. All of us, working together as a community, help to keep our schools a safe place.
I hope you all have a great weekend!
- Mrs. Cady
Oct. 4: Blood Drive
Oct. 7: Picture Retakes
Oct. 10: Sophomores to FOCUS at the PAC
Oct. 11: Staff Inservice; No school for students
Oct. 14 - 19: Homecoming
Find the 24-25 School Calendar here.
Find the rSchool sports schedule here.
Lunch menu here.
Details of some of the calendar events can be seen in the following newsletter.
Boys' Soccer Pulling Out Wins
Boy's soccer defeated St. Lawrence Seminary last week with a score of 2-1 for the Flyway win! They took down Campbellsport 5-2 on Monday with Senior Gavin scoring two goals for the Foxes, and Thursday, the boys won 6-0 against the Berlin Indians, with goals scored by Gavin and Blake! Keep it Up, Foxes!!
First Blood Drive of the School Year Scheduled
Friday, October 4, 2024 from 9:00am to 2:00pm you can help save a life by donating blood. Please call for an appointment- 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org today!
REMINDER ABOUT CHROMEBOOKS!!
Students need to remember to charge their chrome books AT HOME and bring them back to school the next day. We do not have enough loaner chrome books to go around because they did not charge theirs. These loaner chrome books are for those who need their chrome books serviced in some way. So again, make sure they are charging their chrome books at HOME and are ready for the next day!
OUR KIDS. OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE.
REFERENDUM 2024: An informational mailer outlining the November 5, 2024 referendum will be landing in resident mailboxes soon.
View informational mailer online:
https://drive.google.com/.../1XOfXc.../view...
Learn More:
Information Session:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Omro High School/Middle School PAC
Share Thoughts or Questions:
Dr. Jay Jones, Superintendent
920-303-2334 or referendum@omro.k12.wi.us
VEX Robotics has returned to OHS!
STUDENTS:
It's not too late to join Fox Robotix! Fill out this Google Form and sign up for an upcoming VEX Robotics Fox Time. See Mrs. Whitney in Room 1805 with any questions. If you are interested in engineering, robotics and teamwork, then VEX is for you! You do not need to have any previous experience with VEX Robotics to participate. Go Foxes!
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.
Driver's Education Information
Students, if you are looking to get your temps or driver's license, you can contact Cruisin' Safely at https://www.cruisinsafely.com/drivers-education or Ries Driving School at https://riesdrivingschool.com/ for more information about the programs they offer!
Athletics Attendance Policy
If you have students in sports, PLEASE READ!
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.
Get Your Season Ticket Passes NOW!
SPORTS PASSES NOW ON SALE
Family and Adult yearlong sports passes are now on sale. The cost for passes is unchanged ($60 for family pass; $30 for adult pass plus convenience fees). Passes are only available for purchase online.
Additional Information can be found in these links:
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
This year we are excited to announce that we are hosting and showcasing our athletes in a wide variety of tournaments, invitationals, and state tournament action. While we love allowing our athletes to show off their skills at our beautiful facilities, it does require a lot of event workers. Not only do you get to attend events you work for free, you get paid! Please consider becoming an event worker this year.
Weight Room Hours for Fall
Starting next week Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday the weight room will be open for 45 minutes prior to the school day starting from 6:30-7:15. Additionally, similar to last year, the weight room will be open for a brief amount of time after school, with Fridays of home games open from 3:15-5:00.
Firefighting course through FVTC
Are you interested in Fire Science/ Firefighting? Fox Valley Technical College is offering Firefighting Principles for high school students. Contact information is located on the attached flyer below. Note your schedule would need to allow for this course, which may be a challenge for some. If you are interested and need to see if your schedule might be able to work with this for next semester, see Mrs. Sonnleitner in the guidance office on Thursday mornings or Fridays.
Interested in Becoming a CNA? Do You Have Long-Term Care Experience? We Are Looking For YOU!
Omro Care Center is a proud member of Eden Senior Care, an industry leading network of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities dedicated to delivering excellence in post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. We cultivate a culture and family-like environment to attract the best healthcare professionals and caregivers that ensure that each guest is not treated like a patient, but like family.
If this is something that you are interested in, please sign up in the guidance office.
See this link for information and opportunities.
- 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
Rawhide Youth Services Come to Omro
The School District of Omro is excited to offer counseling services to Omro Middle School and Omro High School students through Rawhide Youth Services. Please see the attachment for a description of services provided. To receive a registration packet for your child, please contact either:
Jaime Ellison, School Psychologist, at jelli@omro.k12.wi.us
Connie Bernier, Director of Special Education, at cbern@omro.k12.wi.us