This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers, along with all members of our staff, are integral in providing positive learning opportunities for our students. Throughout the week, acknowledgements included:
~ Taco/Nacho Bar
~ Hydration Station
~ Build Your Own Trail Mix
~ Staff Cook-Out (sponsored by Administration)
'~ Supply Day
A special thank you to the PTO and families who contributed to make our staff feel so appreciated!
For the 2024-2025 school year, we would like to introduce/share about as many staff members as possible, as everyone has an integral role in our school community.
Staff were asked to share about themselves using a "6 word summary." Read on to learn a bit more about some of our grade 6 and grade 7 staff members!
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 pm, for the Spring Band Concert. This event will showcase the hard work of our band students in grades 6-12. The event begins at 6:30 pm and will be in the OHS Performing Arts Center.
The newsletter for the week ending on May 2, 2025, can be found at https://secure.smore.com/n/0ujhd4
On April 29 the 8th Grade participated in a financial literacy simulation called Finance Park at the Community First Credit Union Financial Literacy & Career Exploration Center on the Fox Valley Technical College Campus. Students had the opportunity to build a budget based on a randomly assigned fictional financial situation including income, credit score, marital status, and family status. After building their budget in the Budgeting Phase they then went through a Shopping Phase in which they put their budgets to the test to see if they were able to effectively manage their finances, live within their means, and spend within their budget. Students also had to navigate unexpected incomes and expenses that they weren't expecting and update/modify their budget accordingly.
This is one component of how we develop students who are financially literate.
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year opens today, May 1. All students should be registered by July 31, 2025. The first day of school is August 21, 2025.
Please use the directions shared on our registration website to support the process.
https://www.omro.k12.wi.us/o/sdo/page/student-registration
Please contact your school office with questions or if you would like support in registering.
The Omro Community Bike Shoppe is having a bike sale this Saturday, May 3, 2025. Stop by between 10am - 4pm. All bikes are cleaned, tuned and ready to ride. Prices start around $75 and increase from there. All proceeds support the Bike Shoppe and donations are welcomed.
The School District of Omro app is a great way to stay connected!
Followers are able to select which building(s) they would like to be connected with, as well as the District. The app shares information about upcoming events, dining menus, weekly announcements, and more! In addition, the "documents" portion of each building shares school calendars, school supply lists, etc.
Use the QR code to download today!
The newsletter for the week ending on April 25, 2025, can be found at https://secure.smore.com/n/fn0yz
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.
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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!
