Wednesday, May 3rd Omro Middle School and High School Students participated in National Bike to School Day. There were snacks and chances to win prizes for all who walked or biked to school that day. At the end of the day, students were encouraged to stop by the Omro Community Bike Shoppe where the fun continued. Students blended up some tasty lemonade slushies with our human-powered bike blender. We ended the day with a turtle bike race (the slowest person won) and more prizes. Thank you to all students and staff who participated, Eastern Wisconsin Safe Routes to School, and our local Kwik Trip for donating healthy treats.
Mrs. Wendy Fisher's Jazz Band and Mrs. Cindy Morse's Advanced Culinary Arts class collaborated for a night of music and dessert. The 5th Annual "Sweet Jazz" event was held on May 17 and was welcomed by over 60 guests who came to enjoy some wonderful music and delicious desserts showcased by our students.
Ms. Downs' 3rd grade and Mr. Carlson's high school AP Chemistry class partnered up for some chemistry demonstrations in the OES Science Lab!
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
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.
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!
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.
Don't forget about this fun event happening tomorrow!
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!
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!!)
Recently, OHS students attended prom. Here is a throw back to the 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!
Today is National School Nurse Day!
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.
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!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
We want to recognize the patience, dedication, and deep commitment to students' growth and wellbeing our educators display on a daily basis.
Thank you for showing up every day with enthusiasm and passion for helping our students succeed. Please know that you are making an incredible impact on our community and our nation by the work you do.
We hope you know how much you’re appreciated!
The agenda for the Wednesday, April 12th School Board Meeting has been posted.
Click here to see the agenda: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/board-meetings.cfm
Events happening this week include:
Monday, May 8
~ Varsity Golf Meet @ South Hills Golf Course
~ MS Track Conference Meet @ Omro High School
~ JV Baseball Game: Waupun vs Omro @ Omro High School
~ Varsity Baseball Game: Omro vs Waupun @ Thompson Field
~ Varsity Softball Game: Omro vs North Fond du Lac @ Oriole Athletic Complex
Tuesday, May 9
~ Varsity Golf Meet @ Mayville Golf Course
~ JV Baseball Game: Omro vs Lomira @ Lomira High School (Double-header)
~ Varsity Baseball Game: Lomira vs Omro @ Omro High School
~ Varsity Softball Game: Omro vs Lomira @ Lomira High School
~ Varsity Soccer Match: St. Mary's Springs Academy vs Omro @ Omro High School
Wednesday, May 10
~ School Board Meeting
~ OMS/OHS Choir Concert @ PAC
~ Varsity Golf Meet @ Whispering Springs Golf Course
Thursday, May 11
~ Spring Concert (1st, 3rd, 5th grades) @ OES
~ Varsity Track @ Campbellsport Middle-High School
~ Varsity Softball Game: St. Mary's Springs Academy vs Omro @ Omro High School
Friday, May 12
~ MS Track Triangular @ Waupaca High School
~ Varsity Softball Game: Omro vs Winneconne @ Winneconne High School
~ Varsity Baseball Game: Omro vs Lomira @ Lomira High School
~ Varsity Soccer Match: Omro vs NFDL/Oakfield @ Oriole Athletic Complex
For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
Mrs. Morse's World of Children students recently completed their Story Hour unit. Students worked cooperatively with a partner to choose a story to read to the class that would be appropriate for a group of toddler and preschool age children. Along with the book, they created a visual to go along with it (flannel board, magnets, etc.) and recited a song or fingerplay to complete their story hour. Fun (and many treats) were had by all!
Congratulations to this week's OMS and OHS Fox Friday winners!
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.
