This week’s Omro Staff Spotlight features Mrs. Bea Johnson. She is a high school English teacher and a head dance coach. This is her second year working in Omro and her seventh year in education.
Bea enjoys reading, baking, walking her dogs, and traveling.
When asked what her favorite thing about working for the School District of Omro is, she replied, “My favorite thing about Omro is the great community. Everyone is so friendly!”
Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for all you do for our students!
On September 21 and 22, 2023, Omro Middle School sixth grade students went to Camp Lucerne to engage in a variety of learning activities including canoeing, boat building, team building, and nature walks. Thank you to the staff, parent volunteers, and students for a great couple of days!
Biology students at Omro High School collected soil samples for the UW Madison Schoolyard Microme Project. The samples will be used to study the relationship between tree roots and fungi. Students were excited to participate in scientific data collection and enjoy the beautiful Bruce Fowler Memorial Arboretum.
Omro Alumni/Community Member Pep Band Night is this Friday, September 29 at the Homecoming Football game. Please email wfish@omro.k12.wi.us if you would like to be a part of this event.
Cross country season is underway and the middle school team has been rocking it!
They had their second meet of the season in Horicon on Thursday, September 21st. EVERY athlete that competed on the Omro boys AND girls teams got new PR's (Personal Records)!
Mackenzie earned a ribbon for finishing 21st place for girls and Grant earned a ribbon for finishing 41st for boys.
Coach Summer and Coach Janie are extremely proud of everyone's hard work so far this season and can't wait to see what the next meet brings!
OHS Fall Student-Athletes: Picture Day is TODAY (Monday, September 25, 2023).
Congratulations to OMS and OHS Fox Friday winners from Friday, September 22, 2023! 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.
Events happening this week include:
Monday, September 25th
~ Homecoming Week!
~ Volleyball: Girls 7th Grade Winneconne vs. Omro (Home)
~ Volleyball: Girls 8th Grade Winneconne vs. Omro (Away)
~ JV2 Football Game: Mayville vs Omro (Home)
~ Boys Varsity Soccer Match: Dodgeland/Hustisford vs. Omro (CANCELED)
Tuesday, September 26th
~ Boys Varsity Soccer Match: Mosinee vs. Omro (Away)
~ Cross Country Varsity Invitational: vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ MS Football Game: North Fond du Lac vs Omro (Home)
Thursday, September 28th
~ Volleyball: Girls Varsity, JV, JV2 Mayville vs Omro (Home)
~ Boys Varsity Soccer Match: Mayville vs. Omro (Away)
Friday, September 29th
~ Varsity Football Game: Winnebago Lutheran Academy vs Omro (Home)
~ Equestrian Varsity Show at the Sunny View Expo Center
Saturday, September 30th
~ Volleyball: Girls Varsity Invitational vs Multiple Schools (Away)
~ Equestrian Varsity Show at the Sunny View Expo Center
~ High School Homecoming Dance
For more information visit: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/district/calendar.cfm
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch, OES, and OMS for the week ending on September 22, 2023. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
Our High School Student Council met this week for some last-minute Homecoming planning.
Homecoming week is September 24th - 30th!
Sophomore Class Culver's Fundraiser!
When: Tuesday, September 26th, 5pm-7pm
Where: Culvers on Westowne Ave. (by Festival)
Please come and support Omro High School's Class of 2026 at Culver's! 10% of their profit from 5pm-7pm will be donated to our class. Grab some ice cream with friends or have dinner with the family! All participation is greatly appreciated.
Make sure to tell the cashier that you are here for the Omro Class Fundraiser.
Fall Sports Pictures for Middle School Athletes is Friday, September 29th.
Mark your calendar for fall sports pictures for next Friday. All athletes should plan to have their picture taken so they can be part of the team picture. Watch for order forms to be sent home from coaches during practice. Athletes should bring their uniform and order form with payment (if ordering).
HS Fall Sports Pictures are Monday September 25th.
Thank you to Mr. Gehrke for all of his hard work in keeping our Instructional Technology running smoothly!
Bike Shoppe officially starts on Wednesday, September 27th!
There is no cost for students to participate in Bike Shoppe. It is open to all middle school students (grades 6-8). Bike Shoppe has been a great resource to our families and community to repair and sell bikes at an affordable price. It typically meets after school on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. It is important that students should listen to the Daily Announcements to see if Bike Shoppe is meeting for the week or not.
The Omro High School Student Council is excited to announce its schedule for 2023. Homecoming festivities will occur from September 24th through the 30th. This year’s Homecoming theme is Movie Productions!
OHS Student of the Month for September is Olivia.
Throughout high school, she has been part of the National Honors Society, KEY Club, Spanish Club, Sources of Strength, Varsity Dance Team and President of the Student Council.
Along with her academic and extracurricular activities, Olivia enjoys playing the guitar and ukulele. Other hobbies include hunting, designing t-shirts and logos, babysitting, baking, and spending time with her family.
After graduation Olivia plans on attending college where she will pursue a degree in the medical field.
Congratulations Olivia!
The Equestrian Team will compete in district competition September 29th - October 1st at the Sunnyview Expo Center/County Fairgrounds in Oshkosh. Showtimes start at approximately 8:00AM.
The agenda for the Monday, September 18th Annual School Board Meeting has been posted.
Click here to see the agenda: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/o/sdo/page/board-meetings
Fall Sports Pictures for High School Athletes - Monday, September 25th
Mark your calendar for fall sports pictures on Monday, September 25th. All athletes should plan to have their picture taken so they can be part of the team picture. Watch for order forms to be sent home from coaches during practice. Athletes should bring their uniform and order form with payment (if ordering).
Congratulations to last 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.
