
OHS Newsletter
455 Fox Trail, Omro, WI 54963 920-303-2300

April 12, 2024
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
GO FOXES!
KUDOS
Student of the Month
Each month a student in the senior class is chosen to be the OHS Student of the month. The student is selected based on scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and co-curricular activities. The March Student of the Month is Faith! Congratulations!
Congratulations Fox Friday Winners
Congratulations go out to the following students and staff member for being chosen as this week's Fox Friday winners! Thank you for demonstrating characteristics of the Fox Four and for being such great role models!!
Mrs. Ransom
CTE Student Spotlight
Congratulations, Ally!
CTE Student Spotlight
Congratulations, Landon!!
Powerlifting at Nationals
Two Lady Foxes made it to Nationals in Powerlifting last week. Special thanks to all that donated to help Madi and Clara represent Omro in Baton Rouge, Louisiana!
Madi's stats for the weekend include Squat: 275 pounds- a personal best, Bench: 170.9 pounds, which is a new state record, and Deadlift of 325 pounds for a total of 771 pounds! She took 7th place out of 33.
Clara's stats are as follows: Squat: 203.9 pounds, Bench: 132.3 pounds and Deadlift of 231 pounds
with a total: 567.7 pounds and taking 16th place overall.
Congratulations, ladies!!
Gate 7 Restaurant Served over 60 Guests on Wednesday, April 10
The "Gate 7" Restaurant-- a Chinese/Asian theme-- was open for business on Wednesday, April 10. This event serves as a capstone project for the class and provides the students with a "real life" type of experience of working in the Restaurant and Food Service Industry.
Students in Mrs. Morse's Advanced Culinary Arts class applied for their roles and created this restaurant from the ground up. The Front of the House Staff-- Manager Jack, Host Lucas, Waiters Topher and Alex- decorated the dining room, set the tables, and served the customers. The Back of the House Staff-- Head Chef Nate and Assistant Chefs Kelan and Ben chose the menu and prepared the food.
The class served over 60 guests for lunch and dinner. The menu consisted of: Orange Chicken or Beef Lo Mein with egg roll side, dessert of Waffle Sundaes and Soup/Salad Bar option.
Omro Set On Heart Health Volleyball Tournament
OHS Key Club hosted their 3rd annual Omro is SET on Heart Health Volleyball Tournament. Always a fun time watching the teams play and laugh.
Thank you to all who donated and participated in our events - the Half Time Heart Toss, jeans week, and the volleyball tournament.
Between the middle school and high school, we raised $460 for the American Heart Association.
IN THE KNOW
Cruisin' Safely Offering Summer Course at OHS
Class dates are: June 10th thru the 14th 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Standard Price - $150
Omro High School Price - $115. Class is held at Omro High School, so if you are interested, please stop in the office, pick up a flyer and register today!
A Message from Omro PTO:
It's that time of year! STAFF AND TEACHER APPRECIATION week. Let's all pitch in and spread the week spoiling our staff and teachers. We are celebrating May 6th - 10th.
Our theme this year is Thank you for making our SCHOOL BRIGHT! We have a color planned for each day filled with treats, drinks, and supplies. (Except Thursday, the district admin are providing lunch)
High School has the color Gold, please see the sign up link below for information and items needed.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C45AAAD28A2FE3-48981769-teacher#/
All items must be turned in to the high school office by May 3rd.
Thank you for your help and supporting the OMRO PTO.
Attention Omro Foxes
Show your Omro pride and spirit by ordering a MilisStrong Elementary Track Meet t-shirt! This year’s annual track meet will take place on Friday, May 24th. T-shirts will be delivered the week of the track meet so they can be worn on the 24th! All proceeds will go towards helping to cover the costs for the “Forever Foxes Outdoor Learning Classroom” at OES.
35th Annual Parent Resource Fair (previously Young Parent Conference)
Outagamie & Winnebago County Residents - Mark your calendars for the 35th Parent Resource Fair. This FREE event is for parents and parents-to-be of any age. Parents will learn about resources that are here for them and their dependent children as they navigate through their developing years to become stable and thriving families!
Dates of Event: Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4, 2023
Hours: noon – 3:00 pm
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
Using Entrance 16
Pre-Registration is Preferred, Walk-ins Welcome
Participants may join in for all or any part of the two-day event they can!
UW-Steven's Point Soccer Camp Opportunity!!
Here is an opportunity for students of all ages to participate in a soccer camp at UW-Stevens Point! Visit this link for more information or scan the QR code below.
CESA 6 will be hosting a series of parent webinars on the following three dates to learn more about Inspire WI:
- April 25th, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. - Inspire WI: Connecting your student to career experiences this summer Register HERE
UW-O Summer Basketball Camp
We look forward to another fun summer of basketball! Campers can sign up by mailing in the attached flyer or registering online at the link here.
Missing Days Add Up!
Attendance matters and SO DO YOU!! Missing just two days a MONTH can add up to losing an entire year of school by graduation. Be an Attendance H.E.R.O! Here Everyday, Ready, On time!!
Omro High School Attendance Line
April Library Newsletter
Happy April! Even though it feels like winter again, it is in fact Spring! 🌸🌻🌹
Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, a bookmark contest, and the winners from last month's reading challenge have been drawn!
Order your Yearbook NOW!
Have you ordered your yearbook? Preserve your high school memories with the purchase of a 2024 Omro High School yearbook today!
Work Permits Are Available ONLINE ONLY
A parent can access the the work permit 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact by email at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.
ATHLETICS
2024 Equestrian Team
Are you interested in joining the OHS Equestrian Team? Recruitment is now underway for the 2024 Equestrian season. See more information at omrofoxesathletics.com and go to the Equestrian page under Fall Sports for the 2024 Fact Sheet and Recruitment Form.
OEF GOLF OUTING COMING SOON! REGISTER TODAY!
Registration for the OEF Golf Outing is now open! OEF helps support Omro Athletics and Activities. They have contributed nearly $10,000 this year alone! Helping a wide range of clubs and teams from wrestling to solo ensemble.
RESOURCES
School District of Omro Family Resources
Looking for health forms? Bus pass/ change request forms? Skyward help? There is all kinds of information on our Family Resources page on the district website! Resources for Omro High School students and families can be found here!
SKYWARD/GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Stay in touch with how your child is doing in class by checking Skyward and Google Classroom. Here are some resources from the Family Resources page to help you:
There's an App for That!
Check out the School District of Omro App. We have made some improvements recently as well to include our daily announcements, newsletters and lunch menus now right at your fingertips!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Vi7WxT
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3LF4wC5
School Store Apparel - Year Round!
Just a reminder that our school store is available ALL YEAR LONG! The school store will be on the Omro School District webpage. When you order you can pay right on the website and orders are shipped directly to you. There is a shipping and handling fee of $8.95 for any order.
There is so much to choose from. Please take time and look at the store catalog.
https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/families/school-store.cfm
Happy Shopping!
FROM THE NURSE'S STATION
Health Office Newsletter
Health Office Newsletter for January. Please Click HERE for important Current Illness information for our area!
MENTAL WELLNESS
Care Solace
Care Solace helps you find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. They're available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in our community. You can:
● Contact your child's school counselor, to ask for assistance for a referral
● Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
● For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care
providers at https://www.caresolace.com/site/omro
Care Solace is available at no cost to our students, families, and staff members. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information is completely confidential and securely stored.
Please note: This service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory to use. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life-threatening emergency:
Dial 911 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or
Dial 988 - for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you are interested in counseling-related services for your child, yourself, or another family member, please contact Care Solace directly, or reach out to your school's counselor:
● HB Patch/OES : Tracy Rees, trees@omro.k12.wi.us , 920-685-3100 ext.2683
● Omro Middle School : Carrie Sabel, csabe@omro.k12.wi.us , 920-303-2301 ext.2207
● Omro High School : Rachel Williams, rwill@omro.12.wi.us , 920-303-2319
Mental and Behavioral Health Resource
Well Badger Resource Center is an information and referral (I&R) service for Wisconsin individuals and families. Information and referral services create and maintain databases of programs and services, and then make sure, through a variety of channels and outreach, that you and others in your community know about those services.
Well Badger is a one-stop connection to community, social, health, and government programs and resources — so you can find what you need, when you need it.
The Navigator is a free, confidential, online tool designed to help parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate mental and behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and young adults under the age of 21! Just answer a few questions about the child, and the Navigator provides a customized guide to connect the child with the resources and support they both need and deserve.
Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health Resource Navigator (Navigator)
A QUICK HOW TO: CHECKING IN WITH TEENS ABOUT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH
"It’s difficult for us to think about our kids struggling — especially when we may be struggling ourselves. However, it’s important for us to know that we can make a difference." Click on this link for some helpful information about checking in with your child regarding their mental health from the Wisconsin DPI Student Services/Prevention and Wellness team and DPI ConnectEd.
STRIVING & THRIVING
An opportunity for teens to build skills and make positive connections that will assist them in overcoming adversities. Individuals will have the chance to learn coping skills, how to better understand their emotions and build healthy relationships. Emphasis will be put on empowerment of strengths and finding healthy supports in order to foster growth and change. Mondays from 4-7pm at 206 State St., Oshkosh. 920-232-3320
Click HERE for the flyer.
MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELING
Collaborative Wellness offers in-school counseling services for all ages as well as in-clinic. For information click HERE.
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.
COUNSELOR CORNER
Upcoming College or Armed Forces Visits
Please sign up in Edficiency if you are interested in learning more about what they have to offer you after high school.
Fox Time (please sign up in Edficiency)
April:
April 18th, US Marines
April 23rd, Fox Valley Technical College
Lunch visits:
April:
April 18th, US Navy
FVTC Spring 2024 Newsletter
Please see this newsletter from FVTC Educational Support Services if you are a senior planning on attending FVTC and will be utilizing Educational Supports.
UPCOMING EVENTS & CALENDARS
April 17, 2024- Academic Awards Night
April 24, 2024- State Solo & Ensemble Competition
May 1, 2024- MS/HS Spring Band Concert, 6:30pm
May 8, 2024- MS/HS Spring Choir Concert, 6:30pm
May 15, 2024- Sweet Jazz Night, 6:00pm
May 22, 2024- Senior Scholarship Night, 6:00pm
May 27, 2024- Memorial Day-School Closed
May 29, 2024- Last Day-Seniors
June 2, 2024- Graduation Ceremony, 2:00 p.m.
June 5, 2024- Student Last Day
June 6, 2024- Teacher Last Day
Find the School Calendar here.
Find the rSchool sports schedule here.
Find the HS/MS Lunch menu here.