COPS Grant
The School District of Omro is honored and excited to announce they are being awarded $500,000 as part of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant. “The COPS Office of Community School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is a competitive award program designed to provide funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the grantee’s jurisdiction through evidence-based school safety programs” (US Department of Justice: “COPS Fact Sheet” October, 2023).
Interesting Facts:
~ Omro is one of the 206 selected applications from the 1,022 submitted
~ Omro was one of a select few to receive the full $500,000, which is the largest grant awarded of the eight recipients in the state of Wisconsin
The District anticipates beginning the project during the current 2023-2024 school year, and looks forward to enhancing safety in the buildings for all students, staff, and community members.
No School Today (Friday, November 3, 2023) for students.
Congratulations to the Equestrian Team who competed this past weekend in state competition!
Our team took 8th place out of 16 teams. Competitors were - Holly , Josslyn , Lilly and Katelyn. All did an outstanding job with special congratulations going out to Lilly who is State Grand Champion in "Trail in Hand" and Reserve Champion in "Reinsmanship". Holly took 3rd in "Saddle Seat Showmanship".
You did Omro proud ladies!
The newsletter for the week ending October 27, 2023 is now available.
https://www.smore.com/51ku3
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!
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).
High School students in grades 9 - 12 interested in bowling. The Omro HS Bowling team sign-up is going on NOW in the HS office.
Boys and Girls teams, a minimum of 12 matches, and an opportunity for State competition!
Information and jersey order will follow - sign up TODAY!!!
Senior Sunrise!
Seniors arrived before sunrise on the first day of school to enjoy camaraderie and donuts! Have a great year, Class of 2024!
Thank you Art Eichmann for capturing this moment!
Big news, Omro High School students! If you are enrolled in or have completed AP World History, you have the opportunity to travel to Germany with Mr. Schumacher in Spring 2025!
Stay tuned here, and use this link for your family to register to attend the info session: https://bit.ly/3qziw8I
It's School Picture Day for OMS & OHS!
All students will have their picture taken, regardless if parents purchase a picture package. Pictures are used for our yearbook and for student IDs.
Parents can order pictures online or send a printed order form and payment with their child to be given to the photographer on picture day. Picture orders must be placed between July 1st - Sept 12th to get free shipping to school.
(Picture day for HB Patch and OES is Thursday, September 14th)
School Picture Day for OMS & OHS is Friday, September 8th
All students will have their picture taken, regardless if parents purchase a picture package. Pictures are used for our yearbook and for student IDs.
Parents can order pictures online or send a printed order form and payment with their child to be given to the photographer on picture day. Picture orders must be placed between July 1st - Sept 12th to get free shipping to school.
(Picture day for HB Patch and OES is Thursday, September 14th)
Freshmen Orientation
The purpose of this orientation is to help build a strong connection between the Freshmen, the Upperclassmen, and the school community as a whole. This experience will help your child make a smooth transition into Omro High School and is put on by our Sources of Strength team. This event is for our students; parents may join their students after the event for our open house which follows at 4 pm.
When?
Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023, 02:00 PM
Where?
OHS Cafeteria
All incoming 9th grade students are invited to Freshman Orientation on Wednesday, August 30th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. See the flyer for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15J14SMtzvMM25woOsZH7XCAYADtfk5BDAEcM2DYwfqc/edit
The High School Sources of Strength student group recently volunteered their time to run the children's games at the Waukau Chicken BBQ on June 11. With the help of their Advisors, they were able to provide a day of fun-filled games for the young children. Thank you for all the generous prize donations from staff, parents, community, and special shout out to Big Joe's Bargains.
On one of the final days of school, high school biology students did some community service projects around the Bruce Fowler Memorial Arboretum. Keefer handily removed a tree with root rot. Ariana, Mae , and Holly trimmed branches on the trails. Students were happy to get outside and beautify the school grounds!
Attention students grades 6-12 interested in joining the OHS Equestrian Team for the 2023/2024 season. There will be an organizational meeting Friday, June 30th in room #1709 at the high school at 7:00 pm. Park in the high school parking lot.
The Assistant Child Care Teacher (ACCT) class recently awarded the students with all their certifications they earned this school year.
ACCT is a dual credit course with Fox Valley Technical College and also earns students their WI Department of Public Instruction certificate to become an Assistant Child Care Teacher. Throughout the year, this class also earned their Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) certificate, Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) certificate, WI Breastfeeding Initiative certificate, and got certified in CPR/AED. All of these certifications will be beneficial to them as they continue to pursue a career in Early Childhood.
"CONGRATULATIONS Ladies!! I am very proud of all of you and wish you the best in your future endeavors!"-- Mrs. Morse
