ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!! TODAY!
On Monday, March 18th, during periods 7 and 8, you will be listening to a presentation on human trafficking and abuse.
On Monday, at the end of 6th period (1:05 p.m.), please report directly to the Media Center. There is no need to check in with your 7th period teacher as attendance will be taken at the presentation.
Please bring a writing utensil with you.
March Library Newsletter
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! March Library Newsletter
Brent Vroman Scholarship Due March 30, 2024
This is just a reminder that the application deadline for the Brent Vroman Scholarship (one of our local "unique" scholarships) is due on March 30th (during spring break). To apply, use the link below.
*Brent Vroman Scholarship of Honor
Amount: One (1) $750 and Scholarship of Honor MedalCriteria:
Recipient should be going into a field in community service or public safety, including teaching, nursing, ministry, social work, fire safety, law enforcement, criminal justice, EMT, any medical field, and the military.
Does require an essay of less than 500 words
Apply online at Brian’s Journey Scholarship and select Brent Vroman Scholarship at the drop-down menu
Due March 30, 2024
Time is Running Out!
Have you ordered your yearbook yet? Time is running out! Click this link to order now!
Just a reminder...
Work Permits Are Available ONLINE ONLY
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.
Upcoming College or Armed Forces Visits
Please sign up in Edficiency or stop by the table at lunch if you are interested in learning more about what they have to offer you after high school.
March:
TOMORROW!! FVTC - March 19th
THURSDAY!! US Marines - March 21st
Lunch Visits:
US Navy - March 20th
April:
Fox Time (please sign up in Edficiency)
April 2nd, UW Stout
April 4th, Ripon College
April 11th, US Navy
April 18th, US Marines
April 23rd, Fox Valley Technical College
Lunch visits:
April 10th - US Army
April 18th, US Navy
Volunteer Opportunity
If you are looking for volunteer experience or interested in a career in the medical field, consider volunteering at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. Volunteer positions include ER Reception or Gift Shop. Volunteers should be at least 15 years old and willing to volunteer 4 hours per week for at least 6 months. Apply now Contact Ms. Williams in the guidance office for more details
Wisconsin American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy (WALLECA)
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.
April 25th 5:30-6:15 pm.
CESA 6 will be hosting a series of parent webinars on the following 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
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. Dubinski, 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.
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!!!
Care Solace- Every person deserves access to mental health care.
The School District of Omro continues to be committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment.
The care team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in our community. Students, families, and staff members may access Care Solace services in the following ways:
● Contact your 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 now available at no cost to our students and families. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information entered through the Care Solace tool 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 Care Solace connecting you to 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
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
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.
St. Patrick's Day Facts!
Saint Patrick was actually British
Although he’s one of Ireland’s most celebrated figures, Patrick was born around the year 390 in what is now England, Scotland or Wales.
As the story goes, he was kidnapped and enslaved at age 16 and brought over to Ireland. He then escaped to a monastery in Gaul (around present-day France), where he converted to Christianity. That’s where he became a priest and then eventually a bishop.
He returned to Ireland in 432 as a missionary, where he played a major role in converting the Irish to Christianity. After his death, he was named Ireland’s patron saint.
His real name was Maewyn Succat
Yes, you read that correctly. Maewyn Succat was his name until he changed it to Patrick when he became a bishop.
March 17 is not Saint Patrick’s birthday
St. Patrick’s Day observers who might have thought they were celebrating the saint’s birthday will be surprised to learn that March 17, 461 AD is actually the day he died.
St. Patrick had no snakes to banish
Legend says that St. Patrick drove Ireland's snakes into the sea, purging the land of all "evil." However, research contradicts this tale, indicating that snakes never inhabited the Emerald Isle — as the entire island was once covered in ice, and there is no fossil evidence of snakes in the region.
Corned beef and cabbage is an American invention
Yes, it's true! The classic St. Patrick's Day dish — made with chopped meat, potatoes and fried onions — didn't originate in Ireland at all. While ham and cabbage were traditional Irish fare, corned beef became a more affordable alternative for Irish Americans.
And here's a fun fact: Despite its name, there's no corn in corned beef. The term "corned" actually refers to the sizable grains of salt historically used to cure meats, known as “corns.”
There are no female leprechauns
Ever wonder why you’ve never seen a lady leprechaun? The answer is: They don’t exist!
There has been no record of female leprechauns and what’s even more interesting is that leprechauns are considered to be part of the fairy family. Some have even said that leprechauns are the rejected fairies who have been ousted by the fairy community, which explains why they’re usually described as grouchy creatures prone to mischief.
