Daily Announcements
Today is October 21, 2024
School Hours
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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Important Dates
Oct. 23-25: FFA Convention
Nov 1: Trivia Night 7-9pm
Nov. 4: No School, Quarter1 end, Teacher workday
Nov 7: STEAM Night
Nov. 11: Veteran's Day
Nov. 11-15: Book Fair
Nov 18: Fall Sports Banquet
Nov. 27: No School-Teacher Comp Day
Nov. 28-29: No School-Thanksgiving
Red Robin Fundraiser for AP World History Germany Trip
Take a night off of cooking and join us at a Red Robin on October 28, 2024 to support the AP World History Trip to Germany! The fundraiser is all day and be sure to mention Omro!
OMRO NHS Hosts Trivia Night
Come one, come all and showcase your trivia knowledge! NHS is hosting the first Trivia Night of the school year! This is open to both students and staff and will be held in the Commons on Friday, November 1 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Cost is $5 person and we need teams of four players. Call your friends and come out for a chance to win Kwik Trip Gift cards. Sign up until Friday, November 11 with Ms. Jentz!
It's That Time Again!!
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
Veterans Day Poems
Calling all poets! Help celebrate our veterans by creating an original poem for Veterans Day.
The top poem or poems will be shared at our Veterans Day Assembly, Monday, November 11, 2024.
Guidelines:
One to two pages in length, typed
Title and author at the top
Send to Mrs. Miller via email at tmill@omro.k12.wi.us by Wednesday, October 23.
S.A.D.D. Olympics are Coming! Sept 25-October 23!
What is the S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) group up to?
In the spirit of the Olympic games, SADD members are competing in the "S.A.D.D. Olympics" by going out and having some fun! Students are flying kites, coloring with a young person, conducting a Random act of Kindness, or possibly even tossing a frisbee with friends.
Students have one month to complete as many fun activities as possible to earn a bronze, sliver, or gold medal. See Mrs. Miller if you are a SADD member who is
interested in joining in on the competition.
Let the games begin!
List of activities:
Fox Time With Griffen
“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!
Today: Oct 21 Douglas
Oct 28 Johnson
Nov 18 Johnson
Dec 2 Morse
Dec 16 Jentz
Jan 6 Ransom
Jan 13 Jentz
Jan 27 Morse
Feb 10 Johnson
Feb 24 Jentz
March 10 Johnson
March 31 Ransom
April 7 Johnson
April 21 Jentz
May 5 Morse
May 19 Johnson
THIS WEEK'S LUNCH MENU
Menu
Monday, October 21
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
or BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
French Fries
BBQ Beans
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
SAND: Italian Sub
Tuesday, October 22
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
or
Pasta w/Meat Sauce
Garlic Breadsticks
Green Beans
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
SNAD: BLT Wrap
Wednesday, October 23
Pasta w/ Chicken Alfredo
or
Mini Corn Dogs
Garlic Toast
Steamed Broccoli
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
SAND: Chicken Salad
Thursday, October 24
Popcorn Chicken & Mashed Potato Bowl
or
Potato Bowl w/ dinner roll
Cheeseburger
Steamed Corn
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
SAND: Turkey Jack Wrap
Friday, October 25
Cheese Chompers with Dipping Sauce
or
Hot Italian Sub
Mac and Cheese
Glazed Carrots
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
SAND: Buffalo Chicken
ATTENDANCE
Attendance Matters and So Do YOU!!!
"School keeps you safe, it educates you, it prepares you for your future. Don't miss out!".
FOX FRIDAY REMINDER
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!!!
BIRTHDAYS
ATHLETICS
If you are in a SPORT, 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.
Athletic Events for This Week
This week's athletic activities:
Monday, Oct 21-Football: JV2 vs. Campbellsport (Away) 4:30pm
Tuesday, Oct 22-Volleyball: Girls Varsity vs. St. Mary Catholic (Away) 7:00pm
Thursday, Oct 24-Soccer: Boys Varsity vs. Roncalli (Away) 4:00pm
Saturday, Oct 26-Cross Country Sectionals @Meadow Links Golf Course (Away) 11:30am
*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS.
See all rSchool Athletic Events here.
Winter Senior Banner Photos are Scheduled for November 4 at RVDH Photography
Girls' BB- 4-4:30 pm
Boys' BB- 4:30-5 pm
Wrestling- 5-5:15 pm
Powerlifting- 5:15-5:45 pm
Bowling- 5:45-6 pm
Dance- 6-6:30 pm
Winter Sports Are Coming Soon!
Winter sports are rapidly approaching. Here are the start dates for winter sports:
November 11th: Girls' Basketball, Bowling
November 18th: Boys' Basketball, Powerlifting, Wrestling
Fall Sports Banquet Scheduled
The fall sports banquet, sponsored by the Omro Athletic Boosters, is scheduled for Monday, November 18th at 6:00 PM in the PAC. Please RSVP by November 11th to ensure the proper amount of food is ordered.
LIBRARY NEWS
October Library Newsletter
Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening this month. There are some fun activities you can take part in and helpful Library Tips & Reminders to look over.
DRIVER'S EDUCATION INFORMATION
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!
WORK PERMITS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE
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.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Fox Valley Area Labor Council Essay Contest
Fox Valley Area Labor Council Essay Contest
EmpowHER Meet and Greet
Fox Valley Area Labor Council Essay Contest
EmpowHER Meet and Greet
Our mission is to enforce a positive change for women in the construction industry. Our goal is to be visible and to normalize the role of women in construction.
As part of apprenticeship week in November, we will be hosting a Tradeswomen Meet and Greet. This will be at the Carpenter’s Training Center in Kaukauna. I have attached a flyer with more information about this event. Please share with your students and anyone else who may be interested.
Potential tradeswomen and allies are encouraged to attend!
OPPORTUNITIES
Military/ College Visits
Upcoming Fox Time Opportunities:
Monday: UW-Oshkosh Nursing- October 21st
UW Stevens Point - October 22nd
US Navy - October 24th
UW Platteville-October 28th
US Marines - October 28th
Marian University - October 29th
2025 BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship
Better Business Bureau® (BBB) is pleased to extend an invitation to students in your school to apply for the 2025 BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship. What makes this scholarship unique? The BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship is awarded each year to individuals who can prove they have demonstrated character, leadership and ethical values when faced with an ethical dilemma. By focusing on these traits, we hope to develop future leaders who will promote ethics in the Wisconsin marketplace. The student essay submission is the most important part of the application. We look beyond transcripts and instead judge applications based on the strength and uniqueness of the personal essay submission, which can be submitted in written or video format.
Details about the scholarship: To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must: The online application can be found here. QUESTIONS? Students, parents, teachers and any other interested parties with questions can review and share this document or email scholarship@wisconsin.bbb.org.
Inspire Wisconsin
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
Conservation Poster Contest
The Winnebago County Land & Water Conservation Department invites K5 through 12th grade students in Winnebago County to participate in the 2024-2025 Conservation Awareness Poster Contest. The annual competition encourages students to showcase their creativity and express their thoughts on conservation practices.
The theme for the 2024-2025 school year is "Home is where the Habitat is."
The contest is open to all Winnebago County public, private, and home-schooled students in K5-12th grade. Submissions will be evaluated in five different grade divisions: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. The top three posters in each category will receive prizes. Each of the the 1st place county winners will advance to the area competition, with a chance for their poster to win further prizes at the state and national level!
Posters and entry forms are due by 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to the Winnebago County Land & Water Conservation Department.
Poster Contest Guidelines
- Poster size must be 12" x 18" OR 14" x 22"
- The 2025 National Contest Theme, "Home is where the Habitat is," must be written on each poster.
- All posters shall be created by an individual student, rather than a team of students.
- Any media may be used: paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, stickers, paper or other materials on regular posters. Computer-generated posters will not be accepted.
- To be eligible for judging, each entry must have a completed and signed entry form attached to the back.
CRISIS INFORMATION
Crisis Help is Just 3 Numbers Away
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.
Suicide Prevention Month: Treat Yourself As You Would A Friend
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.
IF YOU NEED TO REPORT A THREAT, HERE'S HOW
If you need to report a threat, please go HERE for more information!
JUST FOR FUN
Here's a little joke for you!
He was trying to grow a water-melon!
Just Something To Think About...
2024-2025 Omro School District Calendar
THE SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND HERE.