For the last 11 years, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Wisconsin Team Nutrition has held a student chef competition called "Whipping Up Wellness." Teams of middle and high school students are invited to develop a nutritious, student-friendly recipe featuring local foods that can be incorporated easily into the school food service program. The top five finalists from the Recipe Contest are invited to prepare their recipe during the Cooking Competition at Madison Area Technical College – Truax Campus on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Dishes will be judged on taste, student appeal, presentation, and creativity. The top five finalists from the Cooking Competition will receive a banner to display at their school and recognition on the Department of Public Instruction website. Qualifying recipes may be included in the eleventh annual student chef cookbook and may be submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for inclusion in the national recipe database. The "Omro Foxes" Advanced Culinary Arts Team consisting of Gracen, Ryan, and Levi were chosen to advance to State this year with their recipe, Chicken Stir Fry with Greek Style Rice and came home with the Championship!! "Congratulations Team Omro Foxes!! I am beyond proud of all of you and am honored to share this championship with you!! Thank you for being such amazing and talented students-- I am blessed." -- Mrs. Morse
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Three high school students with their teacher holding the 2023 Champion banner.
Students preparing food.
Students preparing food.
Students preparing food.
Students preparing food.
Students preparing food.
Prepared stir fry.
Students presenting stir fry.
Students presenting stir fry.
Three high school students with their teacher holding the 2023 Champion banner.
Last week was Wellness Week at OHS. Wellness Week is meant to be a week-long event that gets students involved in wellness activities during their lunch period and is hosted by Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). This year, two members of Collaborative Wellness provided a selfie photo op and stickers and other wellness activities. Officer Peeters provided the students with an opportunity to try on impairment goggles and then complete a maze puzzle. SOS members had students answer trivia questions about wellness. Our nurse, Karen Carley asked students to "Act" on awareness so students played Gestures and had to act out activities. SADD also provided "Free Hug Coupons" for students and staff all week long.
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Two teachers standing behind a cutout that says Collaborative Wellness #selfcareselfie
Two teachers standing behind a cutout that says Collaborative Wellness #selfcareselfie
Students sitting at a red table with googles on.
A completed paper maze
Students sitting at a red table with googles on.
Three students talking at a table
A colorful spinner sitting on a table
Students talking around a table
Students talking around a table
Here are last weeks Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES. Great job following the Fox Four Expectations of being safe, being responsible, being respectful, and being positive!
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H.B. Patch Fox Paw winners
OES Fox Paw Winners
Events happening this week include: Sunday, May 21 ~ NHS Induction Ceremony @ OHS PAC Monday, May 22 ~ Varsity Track Conference Meet @ Wautoma High School ~ Varsity Soccer Game: Clintonville Truckers vs Omro @ Omro High School Tuesday, May 23 ~ Varsity Golf Meet @ Two Oaks North ~ JV Baseball Game: Omro vs Waupun @ Waupun High School ~ Varsity Baseball Game: Omro vs Waupun @ Thompson Field Wednesday, May 24 ~ Senior Scholarship Night @ OHS PAC Thursday, May 25 ~ Varsity Track Sectional @ Little Chute High School ~ Varsity Soccer Game: St. Mary Catholic vs Omro @ Omro High School ~ Varsity Baseball Regional Game: Omro vs Brillion @ Brillion High School Friday, May 26 ~ OES Milis Strong Track Meet @ OHS Track For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
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This Week's Events
Mrs. Babcock's students recently released their Painted Lady Butterflies. With much excitement and wonder they observed the butterflies change from the larva to the pupa stage and then emerge as adult butterflies. In the classroom students feed them sugar water, oranges, and dandelions. It was good to release them so they can continue the life cycle.
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Girl in a purple sweatshirt holding a butterfly
Girl holding a butterfly
butterfly on a dandelion
Boy holding a butterfly
Boy holding a butterfly
NBA All Star, Tyrese Haliburton, made a surprise visit to his nieces in Kindergarten and 1st grade at H.B. Patch! He read a book to Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Knapp's classes. The kids were excited to have such a positive role model visit.
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Person sitting in a rocking chair reading a book to students who are sitting on the floor.
Person sitting in a rocking chair reading a book to students who are sitting on the floor.
Person sitting in a rocking chair reading a book to students who are sitting on the floor.
A little rain didn’t stop OHS Key Club and NHS members from their annual spring highway cleanup on Saturday, May 13th! They collected almost 10 bags of garbage!
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Large group of high school students outside ready to clean up the highway.
Students cleaning up the ditch holding an umbrella.
Three students holding examples of the garbage they found while cleaning.
On May 6th, Prom 2023 was help in the OHS commons. The theme was "Under the Stars." Special thanks to Art Eichmann for taking photos, to Reimer Jewelers of Oshkosh for donating the queens tiara again, and Angie Schuster for making the beautiful flowers.
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Prom court consisting of seven couples
Prom King and Queen
Prom King and Queen
Large letters spelling out Prom.
Gold balloons spelling out 2023
Glass Jar filled with twinkling lights
Don't forget about this fun event happening tomorrow!
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Sweet Jazz on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00 pm
The School District of Omro is looking for feedback from residents about the future of our schools. Join us on Monday, June 5 at 10:00 AM or 6:00 PM at the Omro High School/Middle School Media Center for a Community Input Session to share your thoughts on the future of our facilities. We need and want your input! Learn More: www.omro.k12.wi.us/referendum Have Questions? Dr. Jay Jones, Superintendent 920.303.2334 or referendum@omro.k12.wi.us #FoxPride #FacilitiesPlanning
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Community Input Session on Monday June 5 at 10:00 and 6:00
Here are last weeks Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch, OES, and OMS. Great job following the Fox Four Expectations of being safe, being responsible, being respectful, and being positive!
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H.B. Patch Fox Paw Winners sitting on a couch.
Four pictures of OES Fox Paw Winners
Six middle school fox paw winners.
OHS Student of the Month for May is Caleb. Throughout high school, he has been National Honor Society and played soccer, basketball, track and field, and golf. After graduation Caleb plans on attending UW-La Crosse and majoring in Biology and eventually graduate school to become a physician assistant. When asked what his plans for the future are, he replied, "In ten years, I hope to have a stable job as a physician assistant. I would like to still live in the area, with a nice house and big yard. I would also like to be married with 3-4 kids. Overall, I want to live happy and have a stress-free life." Congratulations Caleb!
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Male student lean on a wall.
Students in Mrs. Morse's Advanced Culinary Arts class participated in a Cake Decorating contest as part of their Bake Shop Unit. Students worked in partnerships to design a cake according to their client's request. "Clients" ranged from a couple getting engaged, a cake for a 5 year old's birthday who likes animals and outdoors, a cake to celebrate Mother's Day and a birthday cake for an 18 year old who enjoys cars and movies. Guess which cake won? (Congrats to Levi and Brena!!)
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White cake with a Lamborghini symbol on it.
Three high school students standing behind a table with a cake on it.
Cake with wild animals on it.
Students standing behind the cake with wild animals on it.
A cake in the shape of a ring with pink frosting and the words "just married" in the middle.
Students standing behind the ring cake.
Mother's Day cake with the sides covered in frosting flowers.
Students standing behind the mother's day cake.
Events happening this week include: Monday, May 15 ~ Varsity Golf Meet @ Auburn Bluffs Golf Course ~ Varsity Golf Meet @ South Hills Golf Course ~ Varsity Track Conference Meet @ Oriole Athletic Complex ~ Varsity Soccer Game: Omro vs N.E.W. Lutheran - Green Bay @ Green Bay N.E.W. Lutheran High School ~ Varsity Softball Game: Omro vs Mayville @ Mayville High School ~ Varsity Baseball Game: Lourdes Academy vs Omro @ Omro High School Tuesday, May 16 ~ MS Track Conference Meet @ Omro High School ~ Varsity Golf Meet @ Whispering Springs Golf Course ~ Varsity Soccer Game: Omro vs Winneconne @ Winneconne High School ~ Varsity Baseball Game: Omro vs Mayville @ Fireman's Park (Mayville) Wednesday, May 17 ~ PTO Meeting @ OES Library ~ Sweet Night of Jazz @ HS PAC Thursday, May 18 ~ JV Baseball Game: Omro vs Mayville @ Fireman's Park (Double-header) ~ Varsity Baseball Game: Mayville vs Omro @ Omro High School ~ Varsity Soccer Game: Campbellsport vs Omro @ Omro High School Friday, May 19 ~ Varsity Golf Conference Meet @ Mascoutin Golf Course ~ Varsity Track Invitational @ Sun Prairie East High School ~ Varsity Baseball Game: Omro vs Green Lake/Princeton @ Green Lake High School For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
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This Week's Events
Local author, and substitute teacher, Bryce Pomplun, came to read his latest book,"Veli's Adventures: The Adventure of the Sleepover" to Miss Kelly's 4k class. He signed the book, and let our class keep it to add to the collection of the others he has written!
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4K students listening to a book being read.
Author reading his book.
Student pointing something out to the author in his book.
Author reading his book.
Authors book: Veli's Adventures: The Adventure of the Sleepover
Recently, OHS students attended prom. Here is a throw back to the 2009 prom court!
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A Night on the Town: 2009 Prom Court
Biology students at OHS got to experience the fun of extracting DNA from strawberries. It was a little thrilling and a little gross (the DNA looks like saliva as it separates). Strawberries make great lab subjects because they have eight copies of each chromosome and they make the lab smell yummy!
over 1 year ago, School District of Omro
High school students holding test tubes.
High school student pouring something into a cup.
Two high school students pouring something into a cup.
Two high school students in a science classroom.
Two high school students pouring something into a test tube.
Three high school students pouring something into a cup.
Four high school students pouring something into a cup.
Today is National School Nurse Day!
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National School Nurse Day. Thank you for all the care you provide for our students.
Congratulations goes out to Levi as he received his first place plaque along with $2500 for winning the Optimist International Essay Contest. On May 6, 2023, Levi read his essay and was honored at the convention in Green Bay. Supporting Levi at this event were his parents Amy and Scott Harper, and his teacher, Tracey Miller.
over 1 year ago, School District of Omro
High school student holding his award alongside his high school teacher.
High school student accepting the award.
Congratulations to Emma and Felicity who performed their solos at state solo/ensemble. Felicity earned a 1 (highest rating) on her flute solo. Emma received a 1 on her music theater solo and a 2 on her classical solo. Bravo!
over 1 year ago, School District of Omro
High school student holding a flute.
Smiling high school student.