The Omro Elementary School Book Fair in the Media Center is open 7:40 am - 6:30 pm today. Come visit us before or after Parent Teacher Conferences! Come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids this evening. Every purchase benefits our school.
The Omro Middle School Book Fair in the Media Center is open 7:30 am - 3:30 pm today. Come visit us!
On Thursday, November 7, the School District of Omro hosted Full STEAM Ahead Family Night. This event celebrated National STEAM Day!
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This event brought together our Students, Families, Educators, Partners, and the Omro Community to show how important, rewarding, and fun STEAM is within our educational system.
STEAM is more than just a curriculum within the School District of Omro. It is a way of teaching and learning that encourages students to explore their world through Curiosity, Experimentation, and Creativity.
An Omro student:
-- Might build a robot (Engineering)
-- Learn how to code its movements (Technology)
-- Understand the physics behind its operation (Science)
-- Apply mathematical algorithms for precise actions (Math)
-- Design a beautiful structure around it (Art)
This holistic approach helps students see connections between subjects and prepares them to tackle complex, real-world challenges.
For our Omro students, STEAM promotes Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and a Passion for Learning. They become problem solvers who are not afraid to try new things and who understand the value of failure as a learning tool. These skills are essential in a fast-changing world, where many jobs of the future don’t yet exist.
By inviting families and the Omro Community to our Full STEAM Ahead Family Night event, people of all ages are able to engage in hands-on projects and demonstrations. Events like this demystify complex subjects, inspire lifelong curiosity, and bring families and communities together in a celebration of knowledge, creativity, and innovation.
STEAM is important because it empowers students to think big and imagine solutions beyond today’s boundaries. It plants the seeds for a future where creativity and knowledge work hand in hand, shaping a world that is not only technologically advanced but also thoughtfully designed and full of possibility.
Many thanks to our staff, students, and community for all of their efforts in creating a fun and educational experience!
What building has the most stories? The library!
The Omro Elementary School Book Fair in the Media Center is open 7:40 am - 2:00 pm today. Come visit us!
The Omro Middle & High School Book Fair in the Media Center is open 7:30 am - 2:15 pm today. Come visit us!
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25.
Omro Elementary School Book Fair - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omroelementaryschool2
Omro Middle & High School Book Fair - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool
OHS Student of the Month for October is Kira.
Throughout high school, Kira has been a part of Varsity Dance, Varsity Volleyball, Sources of Strength, National Honor Society, Key Club, Book Club, and Student Council. Additionally, she has volunteered with youth athletics programs, reffing volleyball and investing over 225 hours with the Omro Youth Baseball Softball Association.
Outside of school, Kira enjoys reading and working out, as well as playing flute.
After graduation, she plans to attend UW-Oshkosh, focusing on a major in secondary education and a minor in history with an emphasis on psychology, sociology, and geography.
The Omro Elementary School Book Fair in the Media Center is open 7:40 am - 2:30 pm today. Come visit us!
The Omro Middle School Book Fair in the Media Center is open 7:30 am - 3:30 pm today. Come visit us!
Sources of Strength Peer Leaders attended the annual SOS training in the Commons at OHS. Peer Leader training includes small group sharing, building our strengths, conversations about mental health, campaign planning, and plenty of games.
This Book Fair is now open! Come visit us or start exploring on our school's Book Fair homepage:
Omro Elementary School Book Fair - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omroelementaryschool2
Omro Middle & High School Book Fair - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool
The Omro Elementary School Book Fair in the Media Center is open 7:40 am - 2:30 pm today. Come visit us!
The Omro Middle School Book Fair in the Media Center is open 7:30 am - 3:30 pm today. Come visit us!
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on November 8, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
Events for the Week beginning November 10, 2024:
Monday, November 11, 2024
~ Basketball: Boys' Grade 7 vs Berlin (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' Grade 8 vs Berlin (Away)
Thursday, October 14, 2024
~ Basketball: Boys' Grade 7 vs Ripon (Away)
~ Basketball: Boys' Grade 8 vs Ripon (Home)
~ Bowling: High School vs Brillion (Home)
Saturday, November 16, 2024
~ Basketball: Girls' JV vs Multiple Schools (Home)
~ Basketball: Girls' Varsity vs Multiple Schools (Home)
The Scholastic Book Fair starts Monday, November 11th at OES, OMS & OHS. Students and staff can visit the Book Fair all week long. OES will even have the opportunity for Families to visit during Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday night. All purchases benefit our school libraries.
OES: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omroelementaryschool2
OMS/OHS: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool
This year's Book Fair is going to be epic! More Books. More Choices. More Fun.
Start exploring together on our school's Book Fair homepage:
OES: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omroelementaryschool2
OMS/OHS: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool
Don’t forget to set up your e-wallet. Create a Book Fair eWallet for cash-free shopping.
Congratulations to OMS and OHS Fox Friday winners from November 1, 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.
Today, November 8, 2024 is National STEAM Day.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The District chose to celebrate National STEAM Day last night by welcoming students and families into OMS/OHS to participate in STEAM activities.
Many thanks to our staff and community for all of their efforts in creating a fun and educational experience!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for November 11th - 15th, 2024 and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together this weekend:
OES: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omroelementaryschool2
OMS/OHS: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool
#ScholasticBookFairs
Last week on Halloween, high school students in Biology students played Macromolecule Spoons in preparation for their upcoming exam. It was a fun way to review and study together!
Mr. Manuel's Health class enjoyed playing Nutrition Bingo last week!
STEAM Night is tomorrow (Thursday, November 7)!
Join us at Omro MS/HS from 4:30 to 7:00 pm for a night full of activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. There will be a food truck with tacos available for purchase, cotton candy, and much more!
OUR KIDS. OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE.
REFERENDUM 2024: Our referendum questions both passed! Thank you for supporting our schools and community!
The School District of Omro is excited about the next steps in addressing our facilities needs and improving our schools for our students, staff, and community.
Learn More:
www.omro.k12.wi.us/referendum
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on November 1, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
OUR KIDS. OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE.
REFERENDUM 2024: Don’t forget that absentee ballots can be received until 8:00 PM on November 5th. If voting in person, polls are open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Please visit myvote.wi.gov for more information.
VOTE TODAY (November 5, 2024)!
Learn More:
www.omro.k12.wi.us/referendum
Share Thoughts or Questions:
Dr. Jay Jones, Superintendent
920-303-2334 or referendum@omro.k12.wi.us