Last month, Middle School and High School students and staff had the chance to participate in a Harry Potter Trivia contest. 37 Winners were drawn that answered a question correctly from the book series. Winners had their choice between a new copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone or Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Congratulations winners and enjoy your new books!
To see more of what is happening in our Libraries each month, check out the Library Media Center Website on our School's Homepage.
MS & HS Library Media Center: https://sites.google.com/omro.k12.wi.us/omro-ms-hs-media-center/home
Patch & OES Library Media Centers: https://sites.google.com/omro.k12.wi.us/omroelementaryschool/home
The School District of Omro shares achievement towards student learning goals through a Standards Based Grading report card, communicating grades as a 3, 2, or 1.
Congratulations to the Girls' Bowling team, along with Christopher C and Airie F, on their State Qualifying performances!
#FoxPride
Congratulations to Mrs. Morse for being awarded a $200 grant to be used towards the purchase of beef products during the spring 2024 semester. We can't wait to see what you and your students create in the kitchen!
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on February 9, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
Notice of Annual Three-Year-Old Screening
The School District of Omro will be conducting a three-year-old developmental screening on Monday, February 26, 2024 at HB Patch Elementary from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children who will turn 3 years of age by September 1, 2024 and reside within the School District of Omro boundaries are eligible to be screened. The screening is offered annually to look at the areas of fine and gross motor skills, basic school readiness skills, speech sound production and communication. If a child is found to have significant delays after being further evaluated, programming such as the Early Childhood program or Speech and Language therapy may be recommended.
A letter and questionnaire about children’s development were sent to parents of children who are on the district's census list and within the screening age. If you did not receive a letter and questionnaire for your child, please contact Jaime Ellison at (920) 303-2300 x2249 or complete the screening questionnaire online at https://www.asqonline.com/family/5b4d1d. Appointments are needed to attend the screening. Please note that we do not screen children who do not currently live within the School District of Omro boundaries, even if you intend to apply for open enrollment for your child in the future. Contact your district of residence to inquire about their screening process.
Events happening the week of February 11, 2024:
Monday, February 12
~ Basketball: Girls' Grade 7 vs Waupaca (Home)
~ Basketball: Girls' Grade 8 vs Waupaca (Away)
~ PTO: Meeting
~ Basketball: Girls' JV2 vs Green Bay West (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls' JV vs North Fond du Lac (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls' Varsity vs North Fond du Lac (Away)
Tuesday, February 13
~ Wrestling: MS vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV2 vs Mosinee (Away)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV vs North Fond du Lac (Away)
~ Basketball: Boys' Varsity vs North Fond du Lac (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls JV2 vs Kohler (Home)
~ Basketball: Girls' JV vs Markesan (Home)
~ Basketball: Girls' Varsity vs Markesan (Home)
Thursday, February 15
~ Basketball: Girls' JV2 vs Hortonville (Home)
~ Basketball: Girls' JV vs North Fond du Lac (Home)
~ Basketball: Girls' Varsity vs North Fond du Lac (Home)
Friday, February 16
~ Basketball: Boys' JV2 vs St. Mary's Springs Academy (Away)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV vs St. Mary's Springs Academy (Away)
~ Basketball: Boys' Varsity vs St. Mary's Springs Academy (Away)
Saturday, February 17
~ OHS Dance: Winterfest
For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
Winter Walk to School Month: Week 2 - Penguin Slide
In Winter, the safest way to go is --- SLOW on the ICE! This week students will be able to watch a video of how to safely walk on slippery surfaces, like a penguin.
Did you know that cold weather has been shown to result in a meaningful energy boost that lasts for hours after you walk? Get outside this week and try to walk like a penguin. Use the safety tips to avoid falling on slippery surfaces.
Congratulations to OMS and OHS Fox Friday winners from Friday, February 9, 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.
Last week, eighth grade students in Mrs. Hughes' Social Studies classes completed stations learning more about slavery and abolition in the years leading up to the Civil War. They read primary sources, looked at images, and viewed videos about Fredrick Douglass and Abolitionism.
This week’s Omro Staff Spotlight features Mr. Brad Clark. He is an OMS Physical Education and OHS Health teacher. It is Brad's first year of teaching here in Omro, although it is his twenty-first year in education.
Brad enjoys exercising, basketball, and yardwork.
When asked about his favorite thing about working for the School District of Omro is, he immediately replied with, “the students.”
Thank you, Mr. Clark, for all you do for our students!
Congratulations to the high school band students who were nominated and selected to participate in this year's Flyway Conference High School Honors Band. They spent the day rehearsing with other top band students from each of our conference schools. Throughout the day, all 75 members of the band worked with the conference band directors and with guest conductor Dr. Toby Shucha, the band director at Ripon College. The day culminated with an evening concert.
Last week our 6th grade students had the chance to select a free book through the Partners in Literacy Program with Scholastic Books. Students in grades 4K - 6 can select a free book 3 times a year in January, March, and May. Omro School District is happy to promote this program as it gets more books into the hands of our students.
Photos included are of Mrs. Schrimpf's 6th-grade students and their new books. Happy reading everyone!
Recently, OMS students in Mrs. Becker's grade 7 Social Studies classes shared "Sights to See in Africa" with one another.
2024-2025 4K Enrollment is now open! If you are a resident within the School District of Omro boundaries, or are planning to apply through Open Enrollment, and have a child that is four years old on or before September 1, 2024, Omro 4K is for you!
Visit https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/o/hbpes/page/enrollment, and select "Enrollment for 4k" under the heading Enrollment for Next School Year (2024-2025). Questions should be shared with Kelly Kozlosky, 4K Program Coordinator, at kkozl@omro.k12.wi.us.
School Counselor Appreciation Week is February 5-9.
Every day, our school counselors have a positive impact on the students and learning environments they work on. They can be seen working with students one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom settings. Additionally, they support career development at all levels. Thank you Tracy, Carrie, and Rachel; you are appreciated!
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on February 2, 2024. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
Events happening the week of February 4, 2024:
Monday, February 5
~ Basketball: Boys' JV2 vs Winneconne (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV vs Winneconne (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' Varsity vs Winneconne (Home)
Tuesday, February 6
~ Bowling: Match vs Xavier (Away)
~ Wrestling: MS vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls' JV2 vs Almond-Bancroft (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls' JV vs Mayville (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls' Varsity vs Mayville (Away)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV2 vs Lourdes (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV vs Lourdes (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' Varsity vs Lourdes (Home)
Thursday, February 8
~ Basketball: Girls' Grade 7 vs Berlin (Away)
~ Basketball: Girls' Grade 8 vs Berlin (Home)
Policy & Governance Committee Meeting
~ Basketball: Boys' JV2 vs Mayville (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' JV vs Mayville (Home)
~ Basketball: Boys' Varsity vs Mayville (Home)
Friday, February 9
~ Basketball: Girls' JV2 vs Notre Dame Academy (Home)
~ Basketball: Girls' JV vs Lomira (Home)
~ Basketball: Girls' Varsity vs Lomira (Home)
Saturday, February 10
~ Wrestling: Varsity vs Multiple Schools (Away)
For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
On January 22, 2024, HB Patch first graders and staff took advantage of the snow and warmer weather by going sledding. Lots of smiles and fun were had by all!
Congratulations to OMS and OHS Fox Friday winners from Friday, February 2, 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.
