Daily Announcements
It's Homecoming Week!
Here is the schedule of events for this week:
October 13th through 19th, 2024
Theme: Board Games. (Seniors: Life; Juniors: Candyland; Sophomores: Clue; Freshmen:
Chutes and Ladders).
Opponent: Campbellsport.
*MONDAY through THURSDAY, October 14th - 17th:
➔ Students will be building class floats, planning a Homecoming-themed ditty, and
creating a lip sync performance during Fox Time.
➔ Penny War
SPIRIT WEEK:
➔ Tuesday: Country vs Country Club
➔ Wednesday: Mathlete vs Athlete
➔ Thursday: Board Games
➔ Friday: School Colors
*FRIDAY, October 18th:
➔ Senior athletes visit elementary students for autographs.
➔ A pep rally will be held after lunch in the PAC. The pep rally will consist of sports team
presentations, band, dance team, and cheerleader performances, all classes will
perform their ditty and lip sync, and the homecoming court will be announced along
with the King and Queen. Parents are welcome to watch ONLY if they have notified
the HS office before 3:25 pm on 10/16.
➔ The parade will leave the school parking lot at 2:15 pm and return to school shortly
before 3:15 pm. Spectators can watch the parade on North Webster Ave, Larrabee
Street (by HB Patch), and Main Street (between Scott Park and the bridge).
➔ Varsity Football vs Campbellsport - 7:00 pm
*SATURDAY, October 19th:
➔ Homecoming dance in the high school commons at 8:00 - 11:00 pm, grand march at
10:00 pm. No entry after 9:30 pm. Admission is $10.00 for the dance the week of, and
$12.00 at the door.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Today is the last day to celebrate the achievements of some influential Hispanic Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month. Thank you for helping us celebrate and highlight these individuals and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year.
José Andrés
André is a highly decorated Spanish chef, restaurateur, author, humanitarian as well as founder of World Central Kitchen. His generosity led him to creating a non-profit organization that provides meals to people affected by natural disasters.
Ruben Salazar
He was a Mexican American journalist who used his bravery as a platform with the Los Angeles Times to tell the stories of people of color with great detail and compassion. He was the first Mexican journalist from mainstream media to cover the Chicano community.
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.
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!
Oct 21 Ransom
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
Dance Passes
Students interested in bringing a guest to the Homecoming dance who is not a current Omro High School student must complete a dance guest permission form. Forms are found in the HS office. Please read the form carefully to make sure you have all the necessary signatures and information complete. Forms are due back to the HS office by Wednesday, October 16th.
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!!!
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:
Tuesday, Oct 15: Boy's Soccer vs Lourdes/Valley Christian @ Titan Stadium 7:00pm
Thursday, Oct 17: Boys Soccer vs Random Lake 4:30pm
Thursday, Oct 17: Volleyball vs Lomira 5:30pm/ 7:00pm
Friday, Oct 18: Varsity Football vs Campbellsport 7:00pm
*Those in BOLD are HOME EVENTS.
See all rSchool Athletic Events here.
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
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!
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.
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 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.
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