From the Principal
Hello, Lodi High School Families!
The week of Nov. 13 will always be remembered in LHS history as one of the most memorable. The community of Lodi rallied around our football team to help support them in their pursuit of their second WIAA state title, and our DPI state report card was revealed showing our 2nd highest score in school history, ranking us 20th amongst over 500 schools. This just doesn't happen without the help and support of our teachers, parents, coaches, Lodi community members, and of course our tremendously talented students. It was and always will be a team effort!
As we move into the winter months were looking forward to witnessing many more amazing accomplishments from our students, whether it be on the court, the mat, the rink, or in the classroom.
Please make note that our first semester ends on Dec. 22, with finals taking place on Dec. 20, 21, and 22. 9th grade parents, be sure to check out the amended schedule for each of the three days featured below.
Thank you for your continued support and Go Blue Devils!!
Mr. Jelinek
Patchwork Enterprise Holiday Sale!
Patchwork Enterprise will be holding its annual holiday sale on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 3:15pm - 6:00pm in room 1003 at Lodi High School. Students in Patchwork Enterprise have been running product lines for over 20 years and add new favorites with each new school year! The holiday seasons bring out some of our favorite products and include dip & dressing mixes, soup mixes, breads & breakfast, meal helpers, sweet treats, and our holiday gift center. Prices for products range from $1.00 - $5.00. Open the PDf below to show an itemized list of products available. We look forward to seeing you on December 6th. *We accept cash and checks only.
18-21 Transition Program Winter Sale
Transition Endeavor will be having a sale on Thursday, December 13 in the District Office Meeting Room from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. The transition students will be working hard to create gifts for you for the holidays. We will be making the following Winter Sale products for sale: Christmas Ornaments, Rustic Wood Candle Holders, Decorative Holiday Pillows, Hand warmers , Rustic Wood Black Christmas Gift and Holiday Cookie Mix in a Jar.
Transition Endeavors is our 18-21 Transition program school business which provides students opportunities to gain hands-on experience to identify strengths, interests and develop skills for employment and leisure.
Students have the opportunities to increase their independence in the following areas:
Follow systematic instruction to complete related tasks
Self-advocacy skills
Communication skills
Teamwork
Take initiative to perform related or assigned tasks
Problem solving
Personal management by demonstrating appropriate work habits and behaviors at the work site
Money management
Time management
Soft Skills
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at our sale on December 13
Link Crew's Cocoa and Cram for 9th Graders
Here's a great opportunity for our 9th graders to help them prepare for their first set of Final Exams:
Who: 9th graders & Link Leaders
What: Cocoa & Cram - Join us for a study session the day before final exams. Bring your study guides and essay prompts. Enjoy hot chocolate and treats provided by Link Crew. Study with your friends and get advice from 11th and 12th graders for how to survive finals week!
When: Tuesday, December 19, from 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Where: LHS Commons
Why: Because finals week is important and can be stressful. We want you to feel prepared so you can do your best!
1st Semester - Final Exam Schedule - Dec. 20, 21, 22
Final Exam Expectations and Protocols:
All students need to be present for their scheduled exam period. The only students who don’t need to be here for their classes are students who TA at the high school or have senior release.
In order to maintain a quiet, testing environment during exams, students must remain in the class for the FULL 90 MINUTES.
Students will be allowed to study quietly in the commons at any time, where teachers will act as resources for various content areas.
- Lunch is open campus, so students can leave school grounds. Parents, please remind your student to drive safely and if they are late upon their return, they will lose their open campus lunch privilege for the next day.
Please note: If there is a weather related closure on any day of finals, finals will all be delayed a day.
If there is a weather related closure on December 20, all four A day finals will be scheduled on December 21 and all B day finals will be taken on December 22. Students will have four final periods each day which will last 90 minutes and make ups will have to be arranged on an individual basis with the classroom teacher (that way we will not extend the semester over break).
If there is a weather related closure on December 21, we will take the exams scheduled for that day on December 22. The A3 and B3 final exams would be taken on January 3. There would be a 30 minute review in A3 class to start the day on January 3, students would then take their A3 final, then go to their B3 class for a 30 minute review, and then take their B3 finals. The afternoon will be open for make up exams.
If there is a weather related closure on December 22, the Block A3 and Block B3 exam would be taken on January 3 and we would follow the schedule outlined in the bullet point above.
If there are two days of inclement weather (for example, closure on December 20 and December 21), finals will be moved to January. We would have all four A day finals on December 22, have B day classes on January 3 for review purposes, and have all B day finals on January 4.
If there is a weather related late start any day, the finals schedule will begin at 10 a.m. and be adjusted accordingly with the make-up exam periods being canceled for the day in question. Any make up exams will have to be arranged on an individual basis with the classroom teacher.
If we have an early release due to weather on December 20 or December 21, the final that is missed would be rescheduled for Friday afternoon. For example, if we have an early release on December 20, the exam missed would be rescheduled for the same time on December 22 during the make-up exam time. Any exams that need to be made up would then need to be scheduled individually by the student with his or her teacher.
Lodi Football - WIAA Division IV Champions!
For the second time in school history the Lodi High School Football Team is state champions! They ended their historic season at Camp Randall with a 38 to 14 win over Luxemburg Casco. Leading up to the state final, Coach Puls and his coaching staff assembled and prepared a team that was dominant in almost every contest this season. It is always an exciting and prideful time for our students, parents and community when one of our sports teams competes at a state tournament, so a huge thank you needs to go out first to the student/athletes that made it happen on the field. They made it look easy, but the years of concentrated effort in preparing for this season wasn't. We also, would like to acknowledge Dave Puls and his coaching staff that not only helped them prepare for each and every game, but also emphasized the importance of being successful in the classroom. For the first time the senior class of football players made the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Academic All-State. We'd like to thank the cheer squad and their advisors, Keri Bahr, Jill Gort, and Kelly Schafer for all of the time they put in before and during the season helping support the team and leading the student section, as well as Mr. Hoeft and the pep/marching band. They all did an amazing job on the biggest stage at Camp Randall and all season long. Finally, thank you parents, LHS families and Lodi community members for supporting our student/athletes!
National Honors Society Induction Ceremony
The annual National Honors Society induction ceremony took place on Sunday, November 7 in the LHS Commons. Advisor, Amy Jelinek, and ten existing NHS members helped lead the ceremony. The following students were inducted: Izzy Bahe, Ava Ballweg, Vivian Beld, Addison Bell, Maya Bonafield, Michael Cahalane, Addison Crane, Bailey Franklin, Ella Johnson, Emma, Naden, Tyler Oberling, Tessa Pertzborn, Summer Rake, Caleb Rotzoll, Brianne Schmelling, Anastasia Etlicher, Rylee Fandrich, Gianna McMahon, Connor Pecard, Miranda Risher.
Students that are inducted go through an application process that considers academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Students are selected by majority vote of a five-member faculty council. Congratulations to our new members and their families!
HUDL - New Athletic Streaming Service for Fans
Lodi High School has added another option for viewing live streamed events in our high school gym and stadium. A free livestream will be on HUDL. Once you click on the link, it takes you to the Lodi High School page. You do not need to log in or create an account. Click on the event that you want to view. NFHS Network will still be streaming as well, but you will now need a subscription to view all the events.
Thank you to the Lodi Athletic Boosters for upgrading our HUDL coaching and viewing account which allowed for the new streaming service.
National Letters of Intent Days
Lodi High School will offer four signing dates during the 2023-24 school year for prospective student-athletes. The dates are determined using the initial signing date for each period as listed on the National Letter of Intent website.
The dates will be:
December 20, 2023
February 7, 2024
April 17, 2024
Signings will occur in the Lodi High School gym during intervention period (2:34-3:13pm). Student-athletes are asked to invite any family, friends, teammates, and coaches that they would like to attend this special event.
Thailand Exchange
We had another successful exchange with our sister school in Suphan Buri Thailand, Sa-nguan Ying this past Fall.
LHS would like to thank the following people for their support of the program:
- Lodi School Board and our Superintendent, Mr. Vince Breunig
- Lodi High School Staff again for being so accommodating by welcoming our guests to their classrooms and attending the Thai presentations.
- LHS students who always treat our guests with respect.
- A special thank you goes out to Mr. Persike, Mr. Horan, Ms. Robarge, and Mr. Kohl for opening up your classrooms to our guests. Mr Arnold, Mr. Kohl and all of the teachers and other staff that helped with chaperoning our field trips during the exchange.
- Mrs. Barlow and Mr. Fassbender for their strong leadership within the exchange program.
- Our host families, students and buddies for opening up your homes to our guests.
- Lastly, a big thank you to the ten students from Sanguan Ying School, Ms. Chru Ray, Ms. Chru Jaw, and of course Mr. Chru Chaht, for traveling so far to be with us.
- The Lodi High School staff and students, and the lodi community have benefitted in countless ways from their visit.
National FFA Convention
A big thank you needs to go out to Lodi School District Business Administrator, Brent Richter, for helping chaperone the trip this year!!
High School Musical - Mamma Mia - Another Huge Success!!
Close to 1900 fans attended this year's Lodi High School Musical, Mamma Mia. The show featured 40 student cast members, 23 student crew members and 3 student pit members, as well as 35 parents and community members that worked countless hours behind the scenes. According do director, Erica Bardwell, there was 160 hours of rehearsing with students, 500+ hours spent on set building, painting, lighting and sound. There was 400 minutes of vocal practice tracks made for the students, and 13 songs with choreography and approximately 185 costumes. It was a major production that featured some incredibly talented students. Thank you families and community members for attending. It wouldn't have happened without your support.
Therapy Dog at LHS - Maximus
In the very near future Lodi High School will be hosting a very special visitor. His name is Maximus and he is a certified therapy dog. Maximus is almost 3 years old and has been a therapy dog for about a year. He took his training classes at Badger Kennel Club and passed his evaluations and tests with Alliance of Therapy Dogs. He currently is a therapy dog with the Lodi Middle School, Madison Public Library, Our House Assisted Living and Guardian Whiskers reading program in Madison. Maximus will be making his appearances before school and during lunch in the LMC from time to time.
If your student has any health concerns regarding dogs, please reach out to Janelle Sivam. (sivamja@lodischoolswi.org)
Nurse's Notes, December 2023
Nurse Notes: December
Take Action to stop respiratory viruses from spoiling holiday cheer:
If you are sick, stay home to avoid putting others at risk. If symptoms are worsening or severe symptoms then contact your healthcare provider
Cover coughs and sneezes when around others to help project them
Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs can easily spread this way
Handwashing often with soap and water removes most germs, including respiratory viruses from your hands. If soap and water are not available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can kill many germs
Wearing a high quality face mask while you travel, for example, can help protect you and others. This might be especially important if you are at higher risk of developing serious complications from these illnesses
Resource(s):
Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network helps assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services. Link to Wisconsin Wayfinder webpage or toll-free number 877-947-2929
The e-cigarette aerosol that users breathe from the device and exhale can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, including:
Nicotine
Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs
Flavorings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease
Volatile organic compounds
Cancer-causing chemicals
Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead1
The aerosol that users inhale and exhale from e-cigarettes can expose both themselves and bystanders to harmful substances.
It is difficult for consumers to know what e-cigarette products contain. For example, some e-cigarettes marketed as containing zero percent nicotine have been found to contain nicotine.
If you use tobacco, it’s never too late to quit. For free help, visit smokefree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Talk to your child or teen about why e-cigarettes are harmful for them. It’s never too late.
Illness:
A friendly reminder with any virus to keep your child home until they are 24 hours vomit, diarrhea, and/or fever free without fever reducing medications. Also, when your child(s) symptoms have improved.
I hope that your family has a safe and happy holiday break.
Janelle Sivam RN, BSN
School Nurse
Lodi High School 608-592-3853 Ext 4484
LES/OSC 608-592-3842 Ext 2103
Cell: 608-573-1851 Fax: 608-592-1025
Food Service
Holiday Greetings to All!
HoHoHo-Here we go through the busiest time of the year. We will be spotlighting Pork Poutine for our December LTO and our plant based LTO will be Indian Masala. Please give the specials a try and please give us your feedback! Our Harvest of the Month will be cranberries, brussels sprouts and thyme. Watch for these throughout the month in various dishes.
Now on to some housekeeping issues.
*If your parents put a block on your account for ala carte you are only allowed to get a meal and you must have all the components ie; fruit, vegetables etc. Please ask one of the lunch servers if you are not sure if you have a meal or not-they would be happy to help you. We must enforce blocks if they are on the account.
*Please do not bring food or beverage you are consuming in the kitchen. We have no way of knowing if you have already paid for the food and we do not want to charge you again for it. Please do not consume food or beverage from home in the kitchen either. We appreciate your cooperation on this matter.
*Thank you to everyone who has filled out the survey. We appreciate your feedback we will be reviewing results and implementing changes where necessary.
Finally, if you are looking for nutritionals on our menus you must download the Food4life APP on the district website. Once you download that APP you can get all the information you need on the menus at each school.
I want to wish everyone a happy and joyous holiday season. It is truly a time for family, fun and remembering past holidays and continuing traditions we all have made. Enjoy your time off and reflect on all of our blessings.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Lodi C.R.E.W. and Pool
HS Girls Swim Team Breaks School Record!
This season we had a foreign exchange student from Italy join our team. Ginevra (Ginny) Longi has been competitively swimming since she was five years old. We were excited for her arrival knowing that she was a fast freestyle and breaststroke swimmer! She exceeded all expectations and broke the 100 Breaststroke school record at the Division 1 Sectional Swim Meet in Middleton, swimming a 1:10.76! Congratulations, Ginny!
More Pool News!
First semester every year, high schoolers have the opportunity to take a Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor course as a Physical Education credit. This year we have certified 9 high school students as American Red Cross Lifeguards! Congratulations Sophia Andrews, Lexie Bishop, Makayla Burmester, Isaiah Groskopf, Norah Gruel, Jameson Keichinger, Reese Ryan, Faith Wetzel and Noah Winter!
A few Lodi Indoor Community Pool offerings..
Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons for all ages!
Aqua Fitness classes (H2O Happy Hour)
Open lap and family swim times
Pool rental opportunities (such as birthday parties and more!)
Pool memberships (with student discount options!)
American Red Cross Lifeguard and WSI certifications
For more information regarding C.R.E.W. or the pool visit our website!
Indoor Community Pool website:
https://www.lodi.k12.wi.us/community/community-indoor-pool
CREW Website:
https://www.lodi.k12.wi.us/community/community-resource-enrichment-wellness
Lodi Santa Project
Hello Families,
Each year, families in our district are offered support during the holiday season through the Lodi Santa Project. This project has been around for 30+ years providing local families in need with gifts and other necessities anonymously for children who might otherwise go without. Last year we put smiles on the faces of 110 local kids (a new record)! We know that these are especially difficult times for many families in our community. If you, or any family that you know who are part of the Lodi School District would benefit from this project, please reach out to the program coordinator, Pam Cunningham, directly via email at lodisantaproject@gmail.com.
Families who would like to support the Lodi Santa Project financially or who would like to sponsor a child or family can also contact Pam at the email address above. Monetary donations as well as items such as teen-friendly gift cards, socks, mittens, hats etc. are always appreciated!
LHS Staff Appreciation
Appreciate a Staff Member!
We have so many amazing educators here at Lodi High School! Last year, Mr. Jelinek and Mr. Marshall sat down with each staff member, and one of the common themes that came up was how much our staff love to be appreciated by the families that they serve. When you experience a staff member who is going above and beyond or deserves some recognition, please consider giving them a shout-out through our staff appreciation google form. Your appreciation will be put on a staff appreciation poster and shared with that staff member.
