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).
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.
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.
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Congratulations to OMS and OHS Fox Friday winners from April 19, 2024! These students were nominated by staff members or other students for demonstrating the Fox Four (Safety, Responsibility, Respect, or Positivity).
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Over Spring Break, members of Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 spent spring break discovering all of the amazing culture of Belize. The first day of the tour, the group tried it ziplining. After a traditional Belizean lunch of chicken, rice and beans, they visited a hot sauce factory and got to try a number of different peppers and sauces. Then they traveled to Xunantunich, a beautiful Maya city and climbed the Pyramid there. They could even see Guatemala, less than a mile away!
On their second day in Belize, the group started their day in a women's cooperative learning the traditional Mayan methods to make pottery and corn tortillas. In the afternoon, they canoed in the Macal River to experience the flora and fauna. They dropped toucans, iguanas, a white hawk, some howler monkeys and more.
On Day 3 of the Belize trip, students were surprised with a side trip to swim in a Cenote called the Blue Hole. Then, they went cave tubing. It was really cool (and a little scary) when everyone turned off their lights. They saw the areas of the caves that the Mayans used for a variety of ceremonies. In the evening, they went to a Garifuna museum to learn about their unique culture.
Next Friday, we will share a summary of days 4-6!
The junior class is hosting prom on Saturday, May 4th and would like to invite the senior class.
Any OHS junior or senior can purchase a ticket for themselves, and one guest if they chose. You may bring a freshman or sophomore guest. If the guest is from another school, a guest form must be completed. These forms are in the main office, and tickets can also be purchased in the main office.
Please direct questions to the prom advisor, Ms. Jentz (mjent@omro.k12.wi.us)
