Guidance

The OHS Guidance department works hard to help students with scheduling, career planning, scholarships, college applications, as well as personal and social issues.  This page contains links and valuable information associated with the guidance department for parents and students.

Youth Apprenticeship Resources

Here is video explaining how to apply to participate in the Youth Apprentice Program.

Scholarship Resources


FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
For those seniors who plan to continue their education after high school, it is important that they apply for financial aid.  To apply for financial aid, one needs to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA), preferably before the college’s priority deadline (as early as December 1 for UW Madison and January 1st for UW Oshkosh). To apply, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov

Local Scholarships for Omro High School Seniors 

Click for a Weekly Scholarship Listing

The paper & online applications will be available in January/ Febraury of 2025.  

Scholarships for Post High School Students 

Applications will be available in January/February.  These scholarships are available to graduates from Omro High School or post high school students who reside in the School District of Omro.  Eligible students should complete the common application, making sure to indicate which of the two scholarships that he/she is eligible. 

Omro Area Scholarship and Education Foundation Local Scholarship Application Form
(Make a copy of the application form to be able to type directly on the form)

Online Scholarship Searches:

Crisis Lines

Suicide Crisis Lines

Mental Health Crisis Lines

  • Winnebago County Crisis Intervention Helpline

    • Oshkosh- 920-233-7707

    • Neenah- 920-722-7707

    • Appleton- 920-832-4646

  • Wisconsin Statewide Crisis Line: 1-866-317-9362

  • United Way 2-1-1 Services:  800- 924-5514

Abuse Crisis Lines

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

  • National Sexual Abuse Hotline: 800-656-4673

Runaway Crisis Lines

  • Runaway 24-Hour Local Hotline: 920-731-0557

  • National Runaway Switchboard: 800-786-2929

Mental Health Resources

Winnebago County Mental Health Walk-In Clinic
https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/human-services/divisions/behavioral-health/walk-clinic

Alcohol and Drug Resources

Winnebago County Alcohol and Drug Assessments
https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/human-services/divisions/behavioral-health/alcohol-drug-assessments

Counseling Resources

SuaSponte Center (Omro MS/HS): 920-896-0189
A representative from this center is at the school once a week to offer counseling services to students to avoid issues with transportation.

Catalpa Health (Appleton and Oshkosh): 920-750-7000

Samaritan Counseling (Oshkosh): 920-235-1678

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Information
http://foxcities.wi.networkofcare.org

General Resources