OHS Newsletter

February is Career and Technical Education month. Stay tuned for highlights about our amazing CTE staff and programs in this month's newsletters!

Feb. 17: Teacher Inservice- No School

Feb. 27: Chili Supper *Date has been changed from January 30!

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

Find the 24-25 School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Details of some of the calendar events can be seen in the following newsletter.

Join us in celebrating the teachers and staff members at Omro High School for what they do to help make sure our students are engaged, challenged and inspired every day! Let us know if you have any "Kudos or Gratitude" for any of our high school staff by filling out the form below to share your positive thoughts and thanks for a job well done. We will share this information with teachers and staff members throughout the year. Your "Kudos and Gratitude" might also appear in our newsletter or Superintendent's Good News.

Thank you for helping us share our story!

We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our amazing new guidance counselor for all the incredible work she’s done since joining Omro High School last November! She has truly settled in and has already built great connections with our students, offering guidance as they navigate their high school journey and beyond. We’re so fortunate to have her as part of our team!

Congratulations go out to the following students and staff member for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners, Tanner, Ava and Kami, and our staff member Mrs. Benbo! Thank you for demonstrating the characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!!

Each month, a senior is selected as the OHS Student of the Month based on their scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and involvement in co-curricular activities. The Student of the Month for February is Keefer! Congratulations!

Each quarter, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department recognizes students for their outstanding contributions.

Congratulations to Addison who was selected by Mr. Goryl to be a 2024-2025 Quarter 2 CTE Student Spotlight for the Business Department!

A little glimpse into what some of our High School and Middle School Art students are doing! We have some very talented artists amongst us!!! Great work, students!

The Omro High School girls basketball team celebrated a remarkable achievement as they secured their 15th win of the season against the Mayville Cardinals last night. With an impressive performance on both offense and defense, the team demonstrated their hard work and determination throughout the game. Their teamwork, discipline, and hustle were evident as they dominated the court, outplaying their opponents in all aspects of the game. This victory adds to their growing list of successes, showcasing the skill and resilience of the players as they continue to make a strong impact this season.

PC: Art Eichmann

Congratulations to our dance team who participated in the State in La Crosse last weekend! The ladies placed 4th in D6 pom! We are so proud of the team for leaving their hearts on the dance floor!

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

This will take you to my our request form. We are hoping this will be an easier way for everyone to get in touch.

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

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!

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!

TONIGHT! During the boy's basketball game, the National Honor Society is hosting its 4th Annual Toy Drive to spread holiday cheer to children in need! Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be brought to the varsity game or dropped off in the high school office. Your generosity will help make this season brighter for many families in our community. Thank you for your support!

Registration for Omro Youth Baseball/Softball Association (OYBSA) is now open! Omro Baseball Softball Association supports youth ages 5 and older in the area of Omro, WI, in developing passion and skill sets for baseball and softball. We support recreation teams through participation in the Waushara County league and tournament teams at select age levels. Please register on or before February 15. Any questions should be directed to omrobsa@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 27 (Not January 30, as previously advertised)– 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

Omro Booster Club is holding its annual High Stakes Raffle. Help support those who in the past two years, have helped purchase new dance poms, new sideline chairs, basketball travel gear, track and field equipment, the digital trophy display, and much more!

Drawing on March 19!

$50 per ticket!

Only 300 tickets available!
$5000 Grand Prize!

Come Join Us!

H.B. Patch Gym, 607 Tyler Ave, Omro

For ages 7 and Up!

Join friends, family and staff of the School District of Omro for a fun night out with the Wisconsin Herd! A portion of the ticket sales will be donated back to the school district! Omro students and families will be invited to participate in exclusive experience provided by the Herd, including:

• Band in the Stands performance
• National Anthem performed but the OHS Choir
• High Five Tunnel for all students
• 6 students randomly chosen to be Co-Captains

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.

Don’t miss out on ordering your yearbook! It’s the perfect way to capture memories and relive your school year for years to come. Don’t wait—order your yearbook today and secure your place in the memories of the year! Click HERE to order now!!

Here’s your chance to create a special tribute to your Senior in the yearbook! If you'd like to place an ad for your graduate, simply follow this link for more details!

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! February Library Newsletter

***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.

*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS

This Week February 3-7:

Friday, Feb.7: Boys' Basketball JV2 vs Campbellsport 5:50pm

Friday, Feb.7: Boys' Basketball JV vs Campbellsport 5:50pm

Friday, Feb.7: Boys' Basketball Varsity vs Campbellsport 7:00pm (Kid's Clinic Performs)

Saturday, Feb. 8: Boys' Basketball Varsity vs Deforest 5:00pm

Saturday, Feb. 8: Powerlifting meet, Neenah

Saturday, Feb. 8: Wrestling Conference Meet @ Mayville 10:00am

Next Week February 10-14:

Monday, Feb. 10: Boys' Basketball JV2 @ Lourdes Academy 5:30pm

Monday, Feb. 10: Boys' Basketball JV @ Lourdes Academy 5:30pm

Monday, Feb. 10: Boys' Basketball Varsity @ Lourdes Academy 7:00pm

Tuesday, Feb. 11: Girls' Basketball JV2 vs St. Mary's Springs 5:50pm

Tuesday, Feb. 11: Girls' Basketball JV vs St. Mary's Springs 5:50pm

Tuesday, Feb. 11: Girls' Basketball Varsity vs St. Mary's Springs 7:00pm

Thursday, Feb. 13: Girls' Basketball JV2 vs Denmark 5:50pm

Thursday, Feb. 13: Girls' Basketball JV2 vs WLA 5:50pm

Thursday, Feb. 13: Girls' Basketball Varsity vs WLA 7:00pm

See all rSchool Athletic Events here.

Spring Senior Banners are scheduled for March 5.

Time Schedule:

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

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• The Omro Pool is Hiring!
• Wisconsin Business World Summer Camp
• Voith Paper opportunities
• ThedaCare Clinic Assistant Training Program Opportunity
• Women in Pipe Trades
• Career Readiness Corner
• Upcoming Military/ College Visits
• Inspire WI

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.

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.

Qualified, motivative and loyal employees are the engine of Voith. Here at Voith Paper, we improve the lives of millions around the world, thanks to our extraordinary employees. We are looking for team members like you who are interested in long-term employment and growth opportunities within our company. We invest in your growth to help unlock your potential as leaders, innovators, and drivers of change. Be extraordinary and become part of our team!

Attached is our flyer and link to careers page is: Voith Group Jobs or jobs.voith.com

ThedaCare is excited to share a unique opportunity with graduating seniors who are interested in starting a career in healthcare! ThedaCare has partnered with Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) to create the Clinic Assistant (CA) Training Program.

We are looking for motivated students who are ready to jump into new learning within the healthcare setting, but who aren’t quite ready to move fully into a secondary education program. We feel this would be a great introduction to healthcare for interested and dedicated students!

The first step is for interested students to apply to an open Clinic Assistant position with ThedaCare. Please see attached flyer for more information and a QR code to our open positions. We have cohorts staring this Spring!

Additionally, we would love to come and share more about what a healthcare career looks like to interested students during any course time or events happening at your school – we are always eager to share about all the innovative and exciting opportunities that a career in healthcare has to offer!

Don’t hesitate to reach out to Jodi with any questions- we are happy to connect!

Jennifer Fredriksen RN, MS

Ambulatory Director of Nursing

Jodi Koplitz, MSN, RN

RN Clinical Educator – Ambulatory
Phone | 920.419.7309

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!!

Lots of new events this month! A few items to note:

• New Inspire WI Career Readiness Platform Demo: Tune into a live demonstration of the new Inspire WI platform specific to Educators. A recording will be available if you cannot attend the live session.
• YA Showcase Tours: Several YA Showcase Tours have been scheduled for students to learn more about a company and the YA positions that will be available in 2025-2026. Students looking for positions are HIGHLY encouraged to attend.
• February Social Media Posts: Copy and paste posts to your social media platforms for parent/student awareness.
• Inspire WI Job Board: Several positions are being posted. Please share with students.

Check out the full Inspire WI calendars:

Inspire WI Events - Monthly

Inspire WI Eveinspirents - Career Clusters

High School Students ~ Are you wanting to find out more about careers in Construction? If so, check out the details below!

Upcoming Event - Miron YA Showcase Tour (2.24):

Discover Careers in Construction!

Through Inspire WI, students can explore hands-on career opportunities in construction, engineering, and more at the Miron YA Showcase Tour on February 24th in Appleton.

What’s Happening:

~ Learn about Miron Construction and their role as an industry leader.

~ Tour their facilities and participate in interactive activities.

~ Hear about Youth Apprenticeship opportunities and how to apply.

~ Connect with current YA students and Miron professionals.

Space is limited to 15 students, so register soon for this amazing opportunity!

Register Now: https://www.addevent.com/event/Hz24583677

#CareerReady #Business #InspireWI #InspireStudents

We're excited to share the latest edition of the Career Readiness Corner, a resource designed to empower families and students with valuable insights and tools for planning their future careers.

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.

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 beginning January 30!

This page has been created to give you access to those announcements or information that does not change, but are important throughout the school year, yet allows the content of our newsletter to remain manageable.

See this LINK for information on:

• Attendance Calls and Expectations
• How to Become A Game Worker
• FAFSA Help
• Student and Family Resources on District Website
• Driver's Ed
• Work Permits
• Athletic Attendance Policy for Appointments and Absences
• Athletic Passes

See this link for information and opportunities:

• November Public Health Happenings - November 2024
• 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