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.

Cell Phone Reminders:

• Students should NOT have their phones on their person or on their desks 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.

Jan. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Jan. 17: Early Grads last day, Be SURE all fees are paid and your check out sheet is signed and turned in to the office before your last day!

Jan. 20: No Students, Teacher Workday- End of Quarter

Jan. 30: Oompa Chili Supper

Feb. 17: Teacher Inservice- No School

Mar. 12: ACT Juniors

Mar. 14: Fox Night at the Herd

Mar. 18: A Night of Music

I’m looking for juniors or seniors with a first-hour study hall in Semester 2 who are interested in helping lead the Pledge of Allegiance in the mornings! If you're available and would like to assist, please email me at ndobb@omro.k12.wi.us. Thank you!

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. We are looking for people who truly deserve to be recognized for following and demonstrating the Fox Four!

All items located on the lost and found table will be donated at the end of this week! Please take a moment to check the table to see if there is something of yours, or it will be gone!

Students, please LOCK your lockers and LEARN your combinations instead of just rigging it open all year. Anyone can go into your locker if it is open and take items from you.

​With the colder weather here, it is important that students do NOT arrive to school before the doors open at 7:30am. Students are not allowed in the building prior to the doors being opened. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. They can always change once they arrive at school, but should have warmer clothes to and from school and to keep in their locker.

For our bus riders also, please make sure you are dressed for the weather as bus emergencies can and do happen. It is best to always be prepared! Thank you!

Attention Senior Class! Graduation is just around the corner, and it's time to ensure your diploma is perfect. Please stop by the office to verify the spelling of your name. If there are any errors, please make the corrections and initial next to your name to confirm it's accurate.

New! Marketing & Business Club at Omro High School!

We're excited to launch the Marketing & Business Club at Omro High School, offering students hands-on experience in marketing and business. This club allows students to apply classroom theory to real-world projects, supported by Mr. Goryl’s teaching.

What Makes This Club Unique?

• Hands-On Learning: Work on real projects and apply your skills.
• Real Clients: Collaborate with the School District of Omro on marketing plans.
• Integrated Skills: Learn how marketing and business work together.
• Open to All: No need for business courses—anyone interested is welcome!

Why Join?

• Develop strategies and plans
• Gain teamwork experience
• Boost creativity, communication, and problem-solving
• Build your résumé with real-world experience

How to Get Involved:
Meetings are happening now during Fox Time with Mr. Goryl and Jeff King. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram for updates. The future of business and marketing starts here!

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

Thursday, January 30, 2025 is the night you've been waiting for! Chili Supper Time! From 4:30pm to 6:30 pm stop down the the High School Commons for an all you can eat meal of chili or macaroni and cheese, breadsticks and a beverage, OR you can order ahead of time at https://forms.gle/3cpqCdiKW9eTvybd9 for chili and crackers for two! Pie will also be available at an additional charge, so come on down and join us! Tickets are available in all school offices now.

Looking for that last minute holiday gift???

Tickets for the March 14, 2025 Omro Foxes Night at The Herd are on sale now.

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

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!

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

Reimbursable Student Lunch: $3.10

Adult Lunch: $4.75

Tuesday, January 14:

Cheese Stuffed Bread Stick Bites w/ Dipping Sauce

or

Reuben Sandwich

French Fries

Steamed Broccoli

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: BLT Wrap

Wednesday, January 15:

Buffalo Boneless Wings w/ Biscuit

or

Hot Meatball Sub

Potato Wedges

Steamed Peas

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Chicken Salad

Thursday, January 16:

French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage Links

or

Breakfast Burrito

Hashbrown Rounds

Glazed Carrots

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Turkey Jack Wrap

Friday, January 17:

Calzone

or

Cheese Pizza

Rice Pilaf

Steamed Peas

Fruit and Vegetable Bar

SAND: Buffalo Chicken Wrap

"Showing up every day is the first act of believing in your future—each class is a building block to your 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.

This Week Jan 13-17:

Tues., Jan. 14: Girl's JV2 Basketball vs Oconto Falls 5:50pm

Tues., Jan. 14: Girl's JV Basketball vs NFDL 5:50pm

Tues., Jan. 14: Girl's Varsity Basketball vs NFDL 7:00pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Bowling @ Neenah 4:00pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Boy's JV2 Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Boy's JV Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Boy's Varsity Basketball vs Laconia 7:00pm

Thurs., Jan. 16: Wrestling @ NFDL 7:00pm

Fri., Jan. 17: Girl's JV2 Basketball vs Central Wisconsin Christian 5:50pm

Fri., Jan. 17: Girl's JV Basketball vs Laconia 5:50pm

Fri., Jan. 17: Girl's Varsity Basketball vs Laconia 7:00pm

*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS.

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this January. There is a new guessing game, trivia contest, reading challenge, and more! January 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.

Fox Valley Area Labor Council Essay Contest

FAFSA Help

Youth Apprenticeship

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:

T 1/21 FVTC

Th 1/23 US Air Force

Th 1/30 US Navy

Th 2/20 US Navy

T 2/25 FVTC

Upcoming Lunch Visits:

Th 1/16 US Navy

M 1/27 US Marines

Tu 1/28 Army

Th 2/6 US Navy

This is an exciting opportunity to explore career pathways in sheet metal and metalworking!

When: Wednesday, January 29, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: SMART Local 18 Facility, 1981 American Dr., Neenah

What’s in it for parents, and students?

• Meet students in pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.

• Discover Youth Apprenticeship (YA) positions.

• Try hands-on activities used by industry pros.

• Get answers to all your questions from industry experts.

Register now to secure your spot!

Parents of students interested in the trades are highly encouraged to attend—parents at similar events found it invaluable for asking questions and exploring options.

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 in January

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

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

djdmsteinert@gmail.com

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!

What sits on the bottom of the cold Arctic Ocean and shakes?

A nervous wreck.

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