Events happening the week of May 5, 2024:
Monday, May 6
~ Track: MS vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ Baseball: Varsity vs St. Lawrence Seminary (Home)
~ Softball: Varsity vs Winnebago Lutheran Academy (Home)
Tuesday, May 7
~ Golf: Boys' Varsity vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ Soccer: MS vs Clintonville (Home)
~ Baseball: Varsity vs North Fond du Lac (Home)
~ Softball: Varsity vs Laconia (Home)
~ School Board: Negotiation Committee Meeting
~ Soccer: Girls' Varsity vs St. Mary's Springs Academy (Away)
Wednesday, May 8
~ Golf: Boys' Varsity vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ School Board: Meeting
Thursday, May 9
~ Soccer: MS vs Seymour (Away)
~ Soccer: Girls' Varsity vs Central Wisconsin Christian (Away)
~ Baseball: Varsity vs North Fond du Lac (Away)
~ Softball: Varsity vs St. Mary's Springs Academy (Away)
Friday, May 10
~ Track: Varsity vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ Softball: Varsity vs Wautoma (Away)
For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
May is Bike Safety Month and what better way to kick off the start of May than with a Bike to School Day!
We have lots of prizes to hand out so if you bike or walk to school on Wednesday, May 8th make sure you enter your name in the drawing for your chance to win one of the following prizes:
~ Bike Helmet
~ Bike Bells
~ Bike Locks
~ Reflective bands
~ Fidget Spinners
~ Omro Foxes apparel
~ $10 Kwik Trip Gift Card
Before School: Check in at the table by the Main School entrance when you arrive. Do you get dropped off or take the school bus? That's okay, you can still participate! Reach out to Mrs. Gee to see how you can take part. Everyone is welcome to grab a healthy snack to start your day! If you walked or biked to school, make sure to enter your name in the drawing to win a prize!
After School: We will have some fun activities at the Bike Shoppe located across from the Middle School parking lot. Stop by between 2:00 - 4:00 pm to take part in a group bike ride on the school trail, slow roll bike races, and more! We will also have a "fix it" station set up by our Bike Shoppe regulars to look over your bike if you need a tune-up or minor repairs.
Make sure you check your breaks, pump up your tires, and dust off your helmets. May 8th, we ride!
Every year, students in Ms. Downs' class participate in a Picture Book March Madness Tournament! They read a collection of 32 picture books and make Final Four and Book of the Year predictions. After reading, they vote, vote, vote until their champion is named. The 2024 Book of the Year is... Llama Destroys the World!
Enjoy an evening of jazz music by the OHS Jazz Band, as well as a dessert and beverage created by the OHS Advanced Culinary Arts class during this year's Sweet Jazz event, held on May 15 at 6:00 pm in the OHS Cafeteria. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Congratulations to the Omro High School Forensics team on the completion of another fantastic season of meets, tournaments, friendships, and growth! Every member of the team earned his/her way to the State Meet in DeForest this year! The team earned 1 gold medal, 4 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals. We are so proud of you!
Leyna - Farrago
Katie - Poetry
Raina - Poetry
Kaia - Prose
Brady - Prose
Haley - Prose
Ayla - Solo Humorous
Tyler - Solo Humorous
Lexi - Solo Serious
The Omro High School PAC is the place to be tonight, Wednesday, May 1, at 6:30 pm. Our OMS and OHS students will be showcasing their musical talents during the Spring Band Concert. We hope to see you there!
Ms. Ransom and Ms. Jentz took a few Sources of Strength peer leaders to Madison for a Mental Wellness Student Leadership Summit, hosted by the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health. We met First Lady Kathy Evers, who shared that her and Governor Evers used to live in Omro and loved the area. We listened to speakers and learned about mental health resources. We were able to connect with students from over 40 schools across Wisconsin to make connections and share ideas about promoting student wellness. Students felt proud of the work that SOS has done and other schools were impressed with our program at OHS.
CTE Student of the Quarter
Each quarter, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department recognizes students for their outstanding contributions.
Congratulations to Landon, who was selected by Mr. Goryl, to be a 2023-2024 Quarter 3 CTE Student Spotlight for the Business Department!
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on April 26, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
On Thursday, April 18, OES hosted more than 35 first grade families in their first ever Moving Up Night. The evening consisted of a brief welcome in the Media Center, followed by student and family breakouts. The students went with OES teachers for an activity while the adult family members gained insight into different aspects of OES, such as learning targets, pick-up/drop-off routines, building layout, etc. The culminating activity had students reconnecting with their families for a scavenger hunt where they visited specific classrooms and staff, providing a chance to become familiar with the building and interact with adults they will see next year. As students completed each portion of the scavenger hunt, they received a “goodie” and could turn their completed hunt in for a Class of 2035 keychain made in our School District of Omro Fab Lab!
The event was planned by the District’s Home Visit team, which focuses on building engagement between schools and families.
Events happening the week of April 28, 2024:
Monday, April 29
~ Golf: Boys' Varsity vs Multiple (Away)
~ Baseball: Varsity vs Winnebago Lutheran Academy (Home)
~ Baseball: JV vs Laconia (Away)
~ Baseball: Varsity vs Green Lake/Princeton (Home)
~ Softball: Varsity vs WInnebago Lutheran Academy (Home)
Tuesday, April 30
~ Baseball: JV vs Lomira (Home)
~ Track: MS vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ Track: Varsity vs Multiple Schools (Home)
~ Soccer: MS vs New London (Away)
~ Soccer: Varsity vs Wayland Academy (Away)
~ Baseball: Varsity vs Lomira (Away)
~ Softball: Varsity vs Campbellsport (Away)
Wednesday, May 1
~ Golf: Boys' Varsity vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ Baseball: JV vs St. Lawrence Seminary (Away)
~ Music: OMS/OHS Band Concert
Thursday, May 2
~ Soccer: Girls' Varsity vs Mayville (Home)
~ Baseball: Varsity vs Lomira (Home)
~ Softball: Varsity vs Mayville (Away)
~ School Board Meeting
~ Music: OoMPA Meeting
Friday, May 3
~ Track: Varsity vs Multiple Schools (Away)
Saturday, May 4
~ OHS Prom
For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
Over Spring Break, some of the members from Omro High School’s Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 classes took a trip to Belize. Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Resop, and Ms. Burns were all chaperones. It looks like it was a great experience for everyone! Read below for a summary of days 4-6 of the trip.
On the Fourth day of their trip to Belize, the Spanish group got to experience the delicious process that takes cacao to chocolate. In the afternoon, they got to enjoy a relaxing beach day at their beautiful resort. Some of the students rested, a volleyball game got going, and a few tried (quite successfully) to recreate a Mayan pyramid.
On the fifth day of the Belize trip, the group had the opportunity to go snorkeling in the Cayes (pronounced "Keys"), the small islands and atolls that make up the reef that abuts Belize. It was a beautiful morning to discover many types of coral, fish, starfish, sea cucumbers and more. In the evening, a group of Garifuna drummers came to teach the group about their cultural tradition. Everyone had the opportunity to participate (and the other guests at the resort had fun watching, too).
On their last full day in Belize, the Spanish classes group got to learn about the citrus industry in Belize. They learned about greening, a problem caused by an insect that can wipe out an entire orange grove. To help out, the group planted some new Valencia Orange trees in the grove.
Later, as they travelled back to Belize City, the group had the opportunity to to stop at the Belize Zoo, which only has animals native to Belize, most of whom are rescued or orphaned animals or were born at the zoo to rescued or orphaned animals. Visitors can get right up close to the animals, and the monkeys can even come and go as they please. (They are usually pleased to stay for dinner time).
This week’s Omro Staff Spotlight features Ms. Shannon Goltz. She is a third grade teacher at OES. Shannon is currently in her third year here in Omro.
Outside of school, she enjoys reading, crafting, playing games, spending time with family, and watching movies.
When asked about a quote that resonates with her, she responded with, “Embrace the magic of new beginnings.”
Thank you, Ms. Goltz, for all you do for our students!
Omro Middle School is looking forward to the Class of 2031 joining the middle school next year! An informational evening is being held on May 21, 2024, from 4:00-5:00 pm for parents/guardians of rising grade 6 students. Future sixth graders are welcome to attend, if they wish. Questions can be shared with OMS Counselor Carrie Sabel (csabe@omro.k12.wi.us).
OHS Key Club hosted their 3rd annual Omro is SET on Heart Health Volleyball Tournament. It is always great to see the fun students are having while the teams play and laugh with one another throughout the event.
Thank you to all who donated and participated in our events, which include the Half Time Heart Toss, jeans week, and volleyball tournament.
Between the middle school and high school, $460 for the American Heart Association!
Today, April 24, we recognize and thank our Administrative Professionals. They play an integral role in the success of our district and are grateful to each and every one of them!
CTE Student of the Quarter
Each quarter, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department recognizes students for their outstanding contributions.
Congratulations to Ally who was selected by Mrs. Morse, to be a 2023-2024 Quarter 3 CTE Student Spotlight for the Family and Consumer Sciences Department!
Thank you to our dedicated school bus drivers! National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is generally recognized as the fourth Tuesday in April, which is today! We are grateful for all you do to safely transport our students and staff to and from school and activities.
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on April 19, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
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.
It was a memorable and enjoyable dining experience for our students, staff, and community.
