Congratulations to OMS and OHS Fox Friday winners from Friday, January 26, 2024! These students were nominated by staff members or other students for demonstrating the Fox Four (Safety, Responsibility, Respect, or Positivity).
Staff members were nominated by students or other staff members for being a role model, an advocate for students, or having a positive connection with students.
"How you doin?"
Students in Mrs. Morse's Culinary Arts class just recently ran a food truck service as their capstone project for the class. "Friends-- Central Perk" was open for business on Thursday, January 11 from 11:00-1:00 and served 30 customers. Their menu consisted of "Joey's Special" Multi-Decker Sandwich, "Monica's Special" Creamy Tomato Soup with Cheese Frenchies, "Rachel's Lost Ring" Italian Pasta Salad, and "The Bing" Cinnamon Muffin.
OHS is currently planning for Winterfest 2024, taking place the week of February 11. Winterfest has been a long standing tradition at OHS, and this week's Throwback Thursday has students from the 20023-2003 school year sharing words of wisdom regarding why it is important to participate in Winterfest games.
Tonight (Thursday, January 25) is the night you have been waiting for! The Omro Music Parents' Association (OoMPA) would love to serve you and your family Chili from 4:30-6:30 pm. There is both an in-person and drive-thru option.
On Thursday, January 25, new or gently used board games, books, and toys can be donated at the boys basketball game. All donations will be shared with Room to Care, a non profit organization dedicated to refurbishing the foster care visitation rooms in Winnebago County.
If you are not able to attend and would like to make a donation, they can be dropped off in the high school main office.
CTE Student of the Quarter
Each quarter, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department recognizes students for their outstanding contributions.
Congratulations to Trevor who was selected by Mr. Goryl, to be a 2023-2024 Quarter 2 CTE Student Spotlight for the Business Department!
Students in Mrs. Morse's Culinary Arts class just recently ran a food truck service as their capstone project for the class. "The Cozy Cabin" was open for business on Tuesday, January 16, from 11:00-1:00 and served 40 customers. Their menu consisted of "The Cozy Cabin" Breakfast Sandwich, "Blanket" Breakfast Burrito, "Snowy Day" White Chicken Chili, "Snowshoe" Fruit Salad, and "Heartwarming" Turtle Brownies.
"Thank you to all the Staff who came to dine for lunch and support this class project." -- Mrs. Morse
Last week, our students made the best of indoor recess, as temperatures made it too cold to go outside!
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on January 19, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
Mrs. Schmidt's class recently learned about nutrition labels while in Health class with Mr. Manuel.
Events happening the week of January 21, 2024:
Monday, January 22
~ Basketball: Grade 7 Girls' vs Berlin (Home)
~ Basketball: Grade 8 Girls' vs Berlin (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls' JV vs Lourdes Academy (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls' Varsity vs Lourdes Academy (Away)
Tuesday, January 23
~ Basketball: Girls JV2 vs Oshkosh West (Away)
~ Bowling: Match vs Neenah (Home)
~ Wrestling: MS Match vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV2 vs Laconia (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV vs Laconia (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' Varsity vs Laconia (Home)
Thursday, January 25
~ Basketball: Girls' Grade 7 vs Waupaca (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls' Grade 8 vs Waupaca (Home)
~ Bowling: Match vs Appleton West (Away)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV2 vs Ripon (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV vs Ripon (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' Varsity vs Ripon (Home)
~ Wrestling: Varsity Match vs St Lawrence Seminary (Away)
Friday, January 26
~ Basketball: Girls' JV2 vs Sheboygan Christian (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV vs Campbellsport (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' Varsity vs Campbellsport (Home)
Saturday, January 27
~ Dance: Varsity vs Watertown (Away)
For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
The 2024-2025 School Year Calendar is now available. Staff and families of school students had the opportunity to share which of four different calendars they preferred, with the one receiving the most votes as the calendar that is being implemented for the upcoming school year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cTCVkmcCh-vEk3zG6SnidIgEZdjzaC_x/view?usp=sharing
Special thanks to the Calendar Committee, which is made up of district administrators and staff members, as well as Omro community members.
This week’s Omro Staff Spotlight features Mrs. Brenna Hughes. She is an OMS Social Studies teacher in her twenty second year here in Omro, and her twenty seventh year in education.
Brenna enjoys reading and relaxing by any body of water. Additionally, she enjoys watching her daughter play soccer.
When asked about a quote that resonates with her, she chose a quote by B.B. King, “The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.”
Thank you, Mrs. Hughes, for all you do for our students!
There is no school for students on Friday, January 19, 2024, due to the end of Quarter 2. Teachers have a workday. We look forward to welcoming students back to the building on Monday, January 22.
Let OoMPA (Omro Music Parents' Association) help you with your meal planning on Thursday, January 25! Chili will be served as a dine-in or drive-thru option from 4:30-6:30 pm. We hope to see you there!
Omro Family Literacy Night is March 14, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Visit Omro Elementary to experience how "reading takes you places."
Mrs. Babcock's second grade class made simple bird feeders and took them home to hang and observe the Wisconsin winter birds. Students will write a how to story describing the process and what birds they hope to see visit their feeder. There are “snow” many things to do in winter!
National Honor Society (NHS) is running a Toy Drive, with all donations being shared with Room to Care, which is a non profit organization dedicated to refurbishing the foster care visitation rooms in Winnebago County.
New or gently used board games, books, and toys can be donated at the boys' basketball game on Thursday, January 25, OR dropped off in the high school main office.
OHS Student of the Month for January is Marisa.
Throughout high school, Marisa has been a part of Volleyball, Soccer, Band, Key Club, National Honor Society, Battle of the Books, and Book Club. Additionally, she has volunteered with Shopping Day with Kids, Highway Cleanups, Red Cross Blood Drives, OoMPA Golf Outings, Concession Stands, Trick or Treating for Canned Goods, and OACC Breakfast with Santa.
Outside of school, Marisa enjoys reading, weight lifting, longboarding, and music.
After graduation, Marisa plans to attend UW La-Cross to major in Statistics with a concentration in Actuarial Science, with the goal of becoming an Actuary.
Orientation Night for Current Grade 8 Students
Tonight (Monday, January 15, 2024) there is an orientation for all current grade 8 students and families in the OHS Commons. Please park in the OHS parking lot (on the west end of the building).
Attending the orientation can support a smooth transition from middle to high school and help to set the future high schooler up for success! There will be opportunities to learn about high school expectations, athletics and co-curricular opportunities, high school scheduling, graduation requirements, and more! In addition, tours will be available following the end of the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact OHS Counselor Rachel Williams.
