
Warrior Weekly
January 15 - 19, 2024

“Wisdom comes with winters.” — Oscar Wilde
Los boletines se publican a través del sitio web de SMORE. El sitio web SMORE tiene una opción de "traducir" disponible, ubicada en la parte superior del programa. Si tiene preguntas o está confundido acerca de la información compartida en este boletín, comuníquese con nuestro intérprete del distrito al (608) 206-5730
The bulletins are published through the SMORE website. The SMORE website has a "translate" option available, located on the top of the program. If you have questions or are confused about the information shared in this newsletter, please contact our district interpreter at (608) 206-5730.
Schools are Canceled for January 12
All Waunakee Community Schools are canceled for tomorrow - Friday, January 12, 2024
We are closing due to a Winter Storm Warning being issued for our area throughout the day on Friday, and the predicted rate of snow that will impact travel.
This cancellation includes Early Childhood, 4K classes, and after school programming and events.
Be safe and enjoy the day!
CHOIR SHOWCASE
The Annual Choir Showcase takes place on Monday, January 22nd at 7:30 pm in the PAC. The showcase concert is a student-directed event that will showcase the independent work of students collaboration in music-making. Through their choir projects this semester, vocal music students have had the opportunity to select their own music, ensembles, and arrangements as well as envision lighting, costumes and staging and choreography. Come support our young musicians as they perform pop hits by artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Zac Bryan, and Coldplay. Tickets are $5 and available at waunakee.booktix.net or available with cash at the door.
Parent/Guardian Meeting
HS Parent Advisory Committee
The next High School Parent Advisory Committee Meeting will take place on January 15, 2024. Please email cindyrichardson@waunakee.k12.wi.us to request the ZOOM link.
AGENDA: 1) Finals; 2) Hold on Jan. 11th; 3) Snow Days; 4) Student ID's
Planning for Final Exams
The first semester Final Exam Schedule (below) focuses on spacing the tests in a way that ensures a student would not take more than two tests per day.
Open Campus-Students are not required to be in the building when not taking a test. Students who remain in the building should be in the commons, field house, or LMTC.
Test Preparation-Staff prepare for administering tests or offer review sessions for upcoming tests.
Test Periods-Staff/students complete finals for their class during the listed hour. Staff are expected to a) offer a final test/project/etc b) hold a class or c) bring in students who have work to complete.
Break-Breaks will look like a passing time.
Lunch- Students should be in commons or outside of the building during lunch unless they are with a teacher.
Contact Time
All teachers, unless supervising an area, will have contact time availability.
Teachers will request students who still have the opportunity to pass. Students that could benefit from raising their grade to the point where a summer school recommendation is possible should also be requested.
Test/projects/etc.. make-ups occurring closest to contact time have first priority. Teachers will negotiate an equitable solution in the cases that involve a student needing to attend multiple contact times.
Student attendance is mandatory when requested or when signing up for a teacher.
Students who are not requested by a teacher or did not sign up for a contact time availability are not required to be in school and should be in the commons if not requested by a teacher.
Make-Up Tests-Students complete missed tests, projects, or other work.
Project Graduation
Hello Senior Families
Despite the winter weather, you may have noticed pink flamingos in your yard or others. Thank you to all Senior parents and guardians who have contributed to Project Gradation to date. We are 1/4 of the way to meeting our goal of raising $20,000! Let's keep it up! If you know a business that would also like to contribute, donations can be made online at https://www.classmunity.com/waunakeewi/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2325
Parents/Guardians of Juniors & Seniors
If you are interested in giving permission for your student to have release during one of their study halls second semester, please fill out this link: Second Semester Release
Please note, that in order to be eligible, your student cannot have had any F's first semester, must have a GPA of 2.7, cannot have been suspended first semester, and cannot have any attendance issues. Your student should plan on attending Study Hall until their schedule is officially changed in Infinite Campus; otherwise, they will be marked absent.
Library Media & Technology Center (LMTC)
Tips & Reminders
Exam Week
During exam week, the LMTC will have hot cocoa available to students studying here each morning before the first exam of the day. Come, warm up, and relax.
Weekly Featured New Book
"Written by two female historians, this is a fascinating history of the Pleasant Company, the creators of the American Girl franchise, with pop culture digressions, based on the popular podcast"--from the publisher
Counseling Connection
Attention Sophomores
Registration for the 2024 World Affairs Seminar is now available. The topic is Democracy and Governance: Evolving Global Perspectives. This seminar will be held on Saturday, June 22 to Friday, June 28, 2024, at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Waunakee Rotary Club is sponsoring two students to attend. See Ms. Stimart in the counseling office if interested!
More information about the seminar and student registration information can be found on the world affairs website.
Local Driving Schools
Driver Education Programs
Driver's Education is not offered as an elective course; however, there are several local driving schools to consider to enroll your student.
Scenic Valley Driving School
Phone: 608-592-2182
https://www.scenicvalleydrivingschool.net/
Town & Country Driving School
https://www.townandcountryschoolofdriving.com/
Phone: 608-335-5706
CESA 2 Driver's Ed Program
https://www.cesa2.org/services/driver-education/
Phone: 608-290-4663
This information is also posted to the district website at: https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/departments/transportation
Interested in being a Host Family?
Students from France
Each summer Language & Friendship welcomes students from France for 3-4 weeks for an immersion family stay program in June/July. The goal of this program is to allow American families the opportunity to welcome an international visitor into their home.
If your family is interested in hosting a student from France for the weeks of June 15-July 8, 2024, click on this link to learn more.
Dane County Youth Assessment
Waunakee High School and Middle School will be administering the Dane County Youth Assessment at the end of the month. Participation is voluntary. The participation of every student is greatly appreciated. However, if you prefer that your student not participate, you may opt them out of participating by filling out this Google Form. Please provide opt-out notification by January 23rd at 3:45 PM. Please fill out the form for each student you would like to opt out. Your child has the option to opt out of the survey the day of administration or to skip questions while taking it.
For more information please see this message sent via Infinite Campus on January 8, 2024.
BOYS' LACROSSE MEETING REMINDER
Parent/Guardian/Player Meeting Reminder
Interested in playing boys lacrosse this Spring? No experience necessary - come and learn more about lacrosse, the upcoming season, and meet the returning State Runner-Up Champions! There will be a Parent/Player meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7 p.m. for all interested players. The meeting will last one hour and be held in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
If you are interested in more information or can't attend the meeting, please email Coach John Gengler at johngengler@waunakee.k12.wi.us or the HS Boys Lacrosse Booster Club at waunakeeboyslax@gmail.com.
Improving Test Taking Skills
Attention Juniors taking the ACT
The state-required ACT test will take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 for all junior students statewide at no cost. This will be an in person paper/pencil test at Waunakee High School. Please note: All Juniors are automatically registered for the March 12th test. Directions and additional information will be coming in February. In preparation for the 2024 Spring State ACT test, there are several test prep options available to you.
Your Naviance Account also offers a resource for test prep practice. Test Prep is located on the bottom of your Naviance home page in the Resources to get ready section and you may access it by clicking on Naviance Test Prep. Once in the Naviance Test Prep section, click on Study Task to help you navigate the Test Prep section. There are practice test questions, along with games, lessons, flashcards and more to aid in your preparation. Click here for instructions on how to access/sign in to your Naviance account.
ACT has a variety of test prep resources available. This page features a variety of paid resources, and this page includes ACT's free resources, including a free study guide, practice tests, online practice and test prep events, and sample classes.
Mr. Dreyer and Ms. Doucette are offering an ACT Test Prep course in February-March at Waunakee High School. More information will be sent out closer to when registration opens.
If you have further questions or need assistance, you may contact Ms. Varney, HS Testing Coordinator, or your counselor. Thank you!
Community Education - ACT Test Prep
👉The ACT® test is the leading US admissions test, measuring what students learn in high school to determine academic readiness for college. The ACT tests include: Reading, Math, English, Science, Writing. Follow this link to register or for more ACT Test Prep information.
Dates to Calendar
January 15: No School/Staff Development
January 16-19: Final Exams
January 22: No School/Staff Work Day
January 23: Future Freshmen Night, 6:00-7:00 PM, PAC
January 25: Boys' Lacrosse Meeting at 7 PM, PAC
February 9: Course Registration Deadline
February 24: Winter Formal - WHS Commons from 7-10 PM
March 1: No School/Staff Development
March 12: State Required ACT Test (Grade 11)
March 18: Parent Teacher Conferences (4-8 PM)
March 22: No School/Parent Teacher Conferences (8 AM – 12 PM)
March 25-29: No School/Spring Break
April 3-4: Forward exam (administered in class)
April 13: Prom (details to be shared in the WW at a later date)
April 16: Jostens to distribute Graduation orders
April 17: PreACT for Freshmen (3-hour late start for the students not testing)
April 18: PreACT for Sophomores (3-hour late start for the students not testing)
May 20: No School/Staff Development
May 27: No School/Memorial Day
May 28-29: Senior Final Exams
May 30: Seniors, please note the following:
- 8:30-9:30 AM: Senior Walk-thru at Elementary Schools (transportation provided)
- 9:30-10:30 AM: Graduation Rehearsal in WHS Field House
- 10:30 AM: Senior Brunch in the Commons (free for all Seniors!)
June 2: Class of 2024 Commencement at 3:00 PM in the High School Field House
June 3-6: Final Exams for Underclassmen
June 24: Summer School Begins (by teacher recommendation only)
The 2024 Homecoming Dance is set for September 28, 2024 (details will be shared in the WW at a later date).
Inclement Weather & Cancellations
Weather Information
This is information regarding inclement weather and cancellations of school.
Communication - Snow Day Procedures 2023-2024
Our website is updated, as well.
https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/families/school-closingsweather
Scholarships or Payment Plans Available
Scholarships or payment plans are available to any student who has been approved for the free/reduced meal program and may be available to any student whose families have a financial need due to unique circumstances.
https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/families/student-financial-assistance
Please contact Teri Reible at 608-849-2000 to learn more about these opportunities. If you need assistance in a language other than English, please call the district interpreter and translator at 608-849-2000, option 2.
Waunakee Community Cares Coalition
The Waunakee Community Cares Coalition (WCCC) is dedicated to keeping Waunakee healthy and resilient. To receive updates of all of the trends, resources available, and community initiatives in the spaces of alcohol/drug prevention and mental health, please sign up for their monthly newsletter.
Link to sign up to receive newsletter: https://www.waunakeecares.org/contact
Link to our resource pages: https://www.waunakeecares.org/resources-1
Lunch Menus
Contact Information
Waunakee Community High School
301 Community Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
Phone: (608) 849-2100
Website: whs.waunakee.k12.wi.us