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.
Veterans Day Facts
- The armistice of World War I was effective from the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month." Hence, the importance of November 11.
- Over 35 countries, including the United States, fought in World War I.
- Veterans Day was first called Armistice Day.
- Armistice Day was originally celebrated on November 11, 1919.
- The Uniform Holiday Bill changed the date of Veterans Day between 1971 and 1978 before the federal holiday moved back to November 11.
- Many schools and federal offices are closed on Veterans Day.
- Canada, France, Great Britain, and Australia also honor World War I and World War II veterans on or around November 11.
- As of April 2021, there are 19 million living veterans who have served in at least one war.
- Memorial Day and Veterans Day are not the same. Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday in May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the military. This solemn occasion is a time to reflect on these American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and defending the country they deeply loved. Veterans Day, observed every Nov. 11, recognizes ALL who have served in the Armed Forces, both living and deceased.
Did You Know? Veterans Day does not include an apostrophe. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this is because “it is not a day that ‘belongs’ to veterans, it is a day for honoring all veterans.”
Veterans Day Assembly Today
Assembly will go from 10:00 to 10:40 (This would mean students would report back to 4th period class.)
~9:30 -High School Band and Middle School helpers/peer leaders released
~9:40 -High School Choir, Student speakers released
~9:50 -Middle School released
~9:55 -High School released
~10:00 -Assembly begins
~10:40 -(hopefully done and heading back to 4th period)
University/ Recruiter Visit Procedure
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 with them as we do not allow recruiters free access to students without going through the proper procedure. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the office or guidance.
Letter Jacket Fitting Date
A representative from Ripon Jacket will be on hand for award jacket fittings approximately 90 minutes prior to the Fall Sports banquet on Monday, November 18. If you are getting fitted, please have the order form filled out, accompanied by your $100.00 deposit. If you usually wear a sweater or sweatshirt underneath your jacket, please bring that to the fitting, along with any decoration you may have, for example a varsity letter or numbers, etc.
Please see the attached photo for more information.
Order forms can be picked up in the office.
We NEED Your Nominations!! 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!!!
The Book Fair is Coming!
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Studies show
that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent
reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:
Dates: November 11th – 15th, 2024. M, T, Th, F – 7:30am – 3:30pm, Wed. 7:30am – 2:15pm
Location: Omro Middle & High School Library, 455 Fox Trail, Omro, WI 54963
There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool
While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to
shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family
can add funds.
When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called
Share the FairTM. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books
from the Fair.
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
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!
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
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:
Nov 14:
Bowling vs. Brillion (Home) 4:00 PM
Nov 16:
Basketball: Girls JV vs. New London Living Word Lutheran/ Multiple Schools (Home) 1:00pm
Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. New London Living Word Lutheran/ Multiple Schools (Home) 1:00pm
*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS.
See all rSchool Athletic Events here.
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.
Wrestling Managers NEEDED
High school wrestling is in need of 5 managers this season. There will be a meeting November 13th at 3:45pm wrestling room. Short video on how to use Matboss for wrestling.
If anyone is interested please email the Varsity assistant coach at kencarley@omro.k12.wi.us
Winter Sports Start Dates!
Winter sports are rapidly approaching. Here are the start dates for winter sports:
November 11th: Girls' Basketball, Bowling, Powerlifting
November 18th: Boys' Basketball, Wrestling
Please register HERE!
November Library Newsletter
Take a look at this month's Library Newsletter to see all the fun things happening this month.
There is a new guessing game, scavenger hunt, reading competition, and more! Don't forget to check out the fun things happening at the Omro Public Library this month.
Driver's Education Information
Cruisin' Safely at https://www.cruisinsafely.com/drivers-education
Ries Driving School at https://riesdrivingschool.com/ for more information about the programs they offer!
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.
Fox Valley Area Labor Council Essay Contest
TOMORROW- EmpowHER Meet and Greet
November 12th: Northeast Wisconsin empowHER Tradeswomen Meet and Greet in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week
Please join us for this third annual event, held in advance of National Apprenticeship Week. Food, networking, speakers, and door prizes.
Open to current or potential women in the trades, as well as male allies. School groups are also welcome!
If you'd like to register yourself or others to attend the event, fill out this form.
Chick-fil-A Is HIRING
For more information, click HERE.
Military/ College Visits
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 Opportunities:
TOMORROW: T 11/12 The Army National Guard
Th 11/14 - Winona State
M 11/18 - Omro Care Center/ CNA Training
T 11/19 - US Air Force
T 11/19- Fox Valley Tech
Th 11/21 St Norbert College
Th 11/21 - US Navy
T 11/25 - US Marines
Lunchtime Visits:
US Army November 21
US Marines-Nov 25
Scholarship List for Seniors
Seniors, here is the 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.
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
American Essay Contest
The Americanism Essay Contest was created to teach students the value of patriotism and what it means to be Americans and to help promote a lifelong respect of our flag and country.
Essay Title: “What does America the Beautiful mean to me (regarding veterans and our military)?”
Each year, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) sponsors an Americanism Essay Contest for students in grades 3-12, including students with special needs. Grade levels are divided into six classes.
In our effort to increase participation in the contest, we ask you to share this information with guidance counselors, English and history teachers or others whose students would be interested in participating.
All essays will be judged using the criteria and rubric provided. The decision of the judges shall be final. (See Scoring Rubric)
One award in each of the six classes will be presented. Winners will receive $10 from the Omro American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234. Winning entries will be forwarded to the ALA Department of WI for further competition.
Essays with the completed 2025 Submission Form must be submitted to the Omro American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 by Friday February 14, 2025. Please mail to:
ALA Unit 234 – Essay Contest
PO Box 234
Omro, WI 54963
If you have any questions, please contact me at the email or number listed below.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Diane Steinert
American Legion Auxiliary Department of WI
Daugherty-Hamilton Unit 234
Omro, WI
920-573-1846
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 theme for the 2024-2025 school year is "Home is where the Habitat is."
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 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.
988 Lifeline: 24/7-Call, Text or Chat
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.
THE SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND HERE.