The newsletter for the week ending on April 25, 2025, can be found at https://secure.smore.com/n/tj281
Fab Lab Receives $7,000 grant from Alliant Energy Foundation
The School District of Omro received a $7,000 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation to support their STEAM Fab Lab initiatives. This grant will help continue supporting their High School Fab Lab and their K-5 outreach.
“The focus of these funds will expand the robotics capabilities of our Elementary students and add additional tools to the High School Fab Lab,” said Rob Turner, Fab Lab Director. “It will teach students the basics of coding starting in Kindergarten and how AI can be integrated into robotics and other automated processes at the 9-12 grade levels. This is a great opportunity for our new STEAM integrator in the Elementary, Kyle Schulz, to expand the learning process to our K-5 students and align them with what we are working on in the High School.”
The Alliant Energy Foundation is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where Alliant Energy employees, retirees and customers live and work. The Foundation, which is funded solely by Alliant Energy shareowners, seeks to further the corporation’s goal of being a good corporate citizen and contributing member of society. Since 1998, the Foundation has contributed more than $62 million to innovative projects and local nonprofits. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com/foundation.
If you have a background in AI or coding and would like to learn more about what we are offering here in our district please contact rturn@omrok12.wi.us. We are always looking for new student involvement and donations of time and resources from experts.
#FoxPride
#PoweringBeyond
We invite you to OHS to join us for the Sweet Jazz event!
This event will showcase our vocal and instrumental jazz musicians. In addition, attendees will be able to enjoy a treat made by our Advanced Culinary Art students.
~ Tickets for this event are $5 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
We hope to see you on May 14, 2025, at 6:00 pm!
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on April 17, 2025. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
Tiny Tales
OES students participated in a 10 word tiny tale competition. They met the challenge using ten carefully selected very creative words to write a story. The stories are bound and displayed in the library for all to enjoy. The winning authors chose a free book and a poster.
Congratulations to Maddy, Kennedy, Sofia, Silas, Joe, Ellie, Raelynn, Maximus, Devin, Levi, and Alice!
The newsletter for the week ending on April 17, 2025, can be found at https://secure.smore.com/n/4fksw2
Congratulations to the following students of the Senior Class of 2025, who were recognized at the School Board meeting on April 9, 2025! 🎉 And the photo-op would not be complete without our furry-friend Griffin!
Here are some of their favorite memories from their academic journey so far:
Malia - Academic Excellence Scholar
UW – Madison: Chemistry
“My favorite memories are from winning Junior and Senior year homecoming”
Erica - Technical Excellence Scholar
FVTC: Welding
“A favorite class of mine has been welding. I am proud of passing the T joint skill test and getting it perfect”
Gavin
University of Iowa: Biomedical science
“My favorite memories were from the traditions of Homecoming (And of course winning Junior & Senior years!)”
Brooklyn
Undecided: Environmental sciences
“My favorite memories are from Senior year Homecoming when we won every single thing at the pep rally!”
Liam
University of Chicago: Statistics
“My favorite memories come from attending Badger Boys State”
Delia
UW - Green bay: Biology
“My favorite memories are from all the traditional activities we do during Homecoming week”
Ariana
UW - La Crosse: Exercise and Sports Science - Physical Therapy
“A favorite memory was volunteering for Shopping Day with Kids and getting to experience the joy they brought the kids”
Kayannah
UW – Madison: Neurobiology
“My favorite memory is growing more confident and comfortable with myself throughout my time at OHS”
Holly
UW – Eau Claire: Nursing
“My favorite memories are from Homecoming and winning back to back Junior and Senior year”
Kira
UW – Oshkosh: Secondary Education
“Favorite class was freshmen year Spanish”
Sadie
UW – Platteville: Civil Engineering
“My favorite classes were in the Fab Lab and those with Mr. Turner. He has been a strong influence on my decision to be an engineer”
No School on Monday, April 21, 2025.
We look forward to welcoming students back to our buildings on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
No School on Friday, April 18, 2025 and Monday, April 21, 2025.
We look forward to welcoming students back to our buildings on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Omro Elementary School hosted an all school assembly on Friday, April 11, 2025, to help students get excited to "Rock the Test" the following week.
Every year, students across Wisconsin engage in standardized testing, whether it is the Wisconsin Forward, the Pre-ACT Secure, or the ACT. In Omro, staff thoughtfully and intentionally plan the testing process to put students in a position of success. Details include reviewing various testing tools, considering time of day and testing locations, smooth experiences using technology, and ensuring our students know how much we believe in them as individuals and learners.
For the 2025 school year, Omro Elementary added an additional layer to their test preparation by planning "Rock the Test" activities leading up to the assessment as well as an assembly the Friday before their testing sessions began. During the assembly, the high school pep band and dance team performances "boosted" the energy, connecting our older students to our younger ones. There were staff members that dressed up in costumes and an appearance by Freddy the Fox. In addition, Grade 2 students, who do not participate in the WI Forward assessment, made signs to show their support for students in grades 3 through 5.
The District recognizes that test preparation is ongoing and happens throughout every learning experience during the school year; the best preparation is done through high quality instruction and learning. These "Rock the Test" additions are just that; additions to support student success, whether it is having a "pet rock" that students painted on their desk, notes of encouragement from family members to students, or an assembly, our students know we believe in them.
#FoxPride
#RockTheTest
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on April 11, 2025. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
Join us on Saturday, April 12, for this year's musical "Out of the Woods" at the Omro High School PAC!
The matinee will be at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:15 pm) and the evening show is at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:15 pm). Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 and will be general admission.
See you there!
The newsletter for the week ending on April 11, 2025, can be found at https://secure.smore.com/n/b1ah7
Grade 1 Guardians and Students: Movin' Up Night is Tomorrow (Thursday, April 24)!
Please join us at Omro Elementary from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for an evening focused on creating a smooth transition between H.B. Patch and Omro Elementary. Activities include a Tour of OES, Meeting OES Staff, Question and Answer, and a Preview of Academic and Social Expectations.
See you on April 24!
Families of H.B. Patch Grade 1 Students, this is for you! The District's Grade 1 Movin' Up Night is going to be April 24, 2025. Students and Guardians are encouraged to attend Omro Elementary School from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on April 24 to begin learning about the transition from H.B. Patch to Omro Elementary.
Tonight (Thursday, April 10) is the Night!
We would love to see you at Omro Elementary School for the District Art Walk. Artw ill be on display from 5:00-7:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to honor the hard work and talents of our K-12 students!
Dear Parent,
Starting 4K is such an exciting step—not just for your little one, but for you too! 🙌🏻 At the School District of Omro, we know that kids learn best when families are involved, and that’s why we make sure parents like you are part of the experience every step of the way.
Beyond the classroom, we have over 87 hours of extra activities designed to keep you connected. Whether this be the monthly family projects, newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, family fun nights, or fun calendars full of activities, you’ll always know what’s going on and how to stay involved.
Mark your calendars – 4K enrollment continues to be open and registration begins early MAY. We can’t wait to welcome you into our 4K family and be part of this exciting journey with you!
- The School District of Omro 4K Team
Learn more at: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/o/hbpes/page/omro-for-kids
Referendum Update
District administrators have been collaborating with Excel and Miron on referendum planning. Take a look our latest update!
This information, along with information from the planning process going into the November 2024 referendum, can be found at: https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/page/referendum
Congratulations to our Fox Paw winners from H.B. Patch and OES for the week ending on April 4, 2025. Thanks for exemplifying the Fox Four of being safe, responsible, respectful, and positive!
The newsletter for the week ending on April 4, 2025, can be found at https://secure.smore.com/n/e3pvb
