OHS Newsletter

Best wishes to all of our athletes and performers this weekend!

• Bowling at State in Ashwaubenon: Individuals Christopher and Airis and the Girls' Bowling team
• Powerlifters at State in Appleton: Brooke, Chloe, Clara, Jack, Jayden, Jocelyn, Keefer, Madeline, Madelynn, Mason, Vinnie, and Xavier.
• Regional Boys' Basketball at home
• Solo and Ensemble at home

Go Foxes!!

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 Felicity! Congratulations!

Congratulations, Xander and Karlee!

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. Dobberstein

Each year the Flyway Conference Principals select their Top Ten Award winners. The Top Ten is determined by Laude Points for the first 7 semesters of high school. Students were honored at a ceremony held at Laconia High School this past weekend Mrs. Dubinski and Mrs. Cady were proud to attend to give out the awards to our Omro Fox recipients.

Congratulations to this year's Top Ten: Faith, Alana, Nona, Julia, Autumn, Marisa, Felicity, Allison, Olivia, and Clara.

Well done, everyone!

Lexi has taken another first at the district level of the American Legion Oratorical contest. She presented her ten-minute speech on the First Amendment and the National Hockey League and then had to prepare four, three to five minute speeches on The Amendments to The Constitution. She will advance to the Regional level March 23 at Ripon College. If she performs well, she will advance to state that same afternoon.

Congratulations, Lexi! Not only has she gained valuable speaking experience, she has earned $800 so far.

Best of luck to you, Lexi, as you continue your speech contest journey.

Mrs. Morse's Culinary Arts class volunteered their time to prepare a healthy snack to share with the students at OHS to promote Heart Disease Health Month sponsored by Key Club and the American Heart Association. The CA students prepared and bagged up over 300 servings of a heart healthy trail mix to distribute to all students.

Our 2024 Battle of the Books Teams from OES, OMS, and OHS represented the Omro School District in the Final State Test the last week of February. Results will be released the first week of March of how they placed among other schools throughout the state of Wisconsin. Great job teams!

Battle of the Books is a fun academic club that focuses on reading new or classic books and testing students' knowledge of what they read. The new list of 20 selected books is released in early June so students have a chance to read over the summer to prepare before the school year begins.

Any students in grades 4 - 12 can participate by forming a team of 2-4 members. Teams will battle each other by taking team tests on the books with the top team from each school moving on to represent Omro in the Final State Test. There will be a celebration for all participants in early Spring!

All the best to our Boy's Basketball team tonight as they take on Arcadia tonight in the Den! Remember, passes are not accepted at Regional games per WIAA tournament rules. Adults $6.00, children under 6 are Free!! Come and help us cheer on our Foxes to another victory!

A win over Arcadia will result in a Regional Final game on Saturday, March 2nd at home.

HELP NEEDED!

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Omro is hosting the Flyway Conference solo/ensemble festival. We have over 500 performances taking place that day from students in each of our conference schools. To ensure the day is successful, we are in need of volunteers.

If you'd like to volunteer your time, please sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1KvqggSG15qKIn6QQ2Bzk.../edit...

If you'd like to donate a food item, please sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1fCNyRrECgYgyo55aEwry.../edit...

Thank you for considering!

Spring Senior Athletes and Parents: Rachel Van Den Hout Photography is taking Senior Sports Banner Pictures for Omro on Tuesday, March 5! You must order in advance at http://tinyurl.com/mtuxuyvz. Pictures will be taken at her studio in Berlin. Here are the times for each sport:

Here are the times for each sport.

3:30pm=Baseball

4:00pm=Softball

4:30pm=Track

5:00pm=Golf

5:30pm=Girls Soccer

Parent Teacher Conferences will once again be offered by appointment slots on Thursday, March 7th from 3:30 - 7:00 pm after an overwhelming positive response to using appointments last fall for our parent teacher conferences. Please see parent information here on how to sign up for conferences.

We thank you for your continued partnership!

We are so proud of our student athletes this season for all of their hard work and successes!! With these successes come playoff tournaments and playoff games. Under WIAA, No Passes or Student ID's are allowed for WIAA Tournament Events. All Students, Spectators will have to pay the following prices to attend WIAA Basketball Regional Events:

Regional Child/Student/Adult $6.00

Children under 6 $1.00

Learn about some fantastic careers for females in the plumbing, pipefitting, pipe fabrication, welding, and HVAC industries. Meet women that working in the industry and take a tour of the US 400 training facility. March 6th, 2024 - 4pm to 6:30pm. PDF flier Let then know you are coming: RSVP

Omro School District will be presenting an all schools musical, Wizard of Oz.

The show will take place in the Omro High School PAC on March 15th @ 7:00pm and March 16th @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Stay tuned for more information regarding tickets.

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

Happy March! Take a look at all the fun things happening in the Library this month! There is a new candy guessing game, a reading challenge with some awesome prizes, a duck hunt, and more!

Click HERE for more information!

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!!

Students MUST be CALLED IN EVERY DAY that they are absent, unless they have a pre-arranged absence form filled out. Please call the attendance line and leave a message so we are aware that your student will not be in school. If the absence is illness related, please also note any symptoms they are having. Appointments may also be left on the attendance line. Students who are active in sports must be called in 24 hours in advance to be able to participate in practice on the day of their appointments. Call (920) 303-2300. Thank you!

Have you ordered your yearbook? Preserve your high school memories with the purchase of a 2024 Omro High School yearbook today!

ORDER HERE!!

2024-2025 4K Enrollment is now open! If you are a resident within the School District of Omro boundaries, or plan to enroll in the School District of Omro, and have a child that is four years old on or before September 1, 2024, Omro 4K is for you!

Visit https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/o/hbpes/page/enrollment, and select "Enrollment for 4k" under the heading Enrollment for Next School Year (2024-2025). Questions should be shared with Kelly Kozlosky, 4K Program Coordinator, at kkozl@omro.k12.wi.us.

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.

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:

• Parent's Guide to Google Classroom

• Parent's Guide to Skyward: Family Access

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

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!

Health Office Newsletter for January. Please Click HERE for important Current Illness information for our area!

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

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)

"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.

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.

Collaborative Wellness offers in-school counseling services for all ages as well as in-clinic. For information click HERE.

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.

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)

March:

UW Green Bay - March 5th

Marian University - March 7th

US Navy - March 7th

FVTC - March 19th

US Marines - March 21st

Lunch Visits:

March:

US Navy - March 20th

Xavier High School (Appleton) College Fair for Sophomores and Juniors

Tuesday, March 12th 6 - 8 p.m.

Chat with 70 college representatives and attend break out sessions on admissions and financial aid

Must register ahead of time to get a required barcode

See Ms. Williams in the guidance office for more details

For juniors and seniors who are interested in working in law enforcement or related field. WALLECA is a 5 day camp that offers physical fitness training, class room instruction and hands on experiences. The 2024 academy is scheduled for July 29- August 2, 2024 at the Wisconsin State Patrol Training Academy at Fort McCoy. The academy is totally FREE - cadets stay in the dorms at the academy and all meals and supplies are furnished.

If interested, apply at https://wilegion.org/walleca by March 31st. Please direct questions to Ms. Williams in the guidance office.

Omro Family Aquatic Center is looking for lifeguards for the 2024 Summer!

OFAC offers a flexible, fun, and supportive work environment!

Job Description: We are seeking a responsible and attentive lifeguard to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to ensure the safety of our guests while they enjoy our facilities. The lifeguard will be responsible for monitoring the pool area, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies. The candidate must be able to work well in a team environment and have excellent communication skills.

Job Requirements:

• 15 years old (16 to be a swim instructor)

• Lifeguard certification

Starting Wage: $13/hour

Application: Linked here

Due Friday, March 8th at 4:30 pm

If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at omropool@gmail.com

Please see this newsletter from FVTC Educational Support Services if you are a senior planning on attending FVTC and will be utilizing Educational Supports.

March 2, 2024- HS Band/Choir District Solo/Ensemble Festival @ Omro

March 7, 2024- High School Conferences

March 13, 2024- ACT Testing

March 15th, 2024- @ 7:00pm- Wizard of Oz-All District Musical Performance

March 16th, 2024- @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm- Wizard of Oz-All District Musical Performance

March 19, 2024- 6:30pm A Night of Music (PAC)

March 22, 2024- End of 3rd Quarter, No School for Students

March 25-29, 2024- Spring Break

April 1, 2024- No School (Snow Make-up Day)

Find the School Calendar here.

Find the rSchool sports schedule here.

Find the HS/MS Lunch menu here.