
Warrior Weekly
January 22 - 26, 2024

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.
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.
High School Annual 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.
Second Semester Begins
Please be reminded that we will start Second Semester on Tuesday, January 23rd as an A-Day.
For your convenience, the January AB calendar is provided. Visit https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/about-us/calendars for a complete AB calendar and more.
Counseling Connection
Balancing 2nd Semester Schedules
Student schedules for 2nd semester may need to be adjusted to balance sections more evenly in order to better serve our students and staff overall. It should be noted that no schedule change requests will be accepted, unless the student meets one of the following reasons:
Schedule is incomplete (missing a course during a certain hour) or overbooked (more than one course is scheduled in the same hour.)
Has two study halls on the same day.
Failed 1st semester of a year-long course.
Is enrolled in the apprenticeship or early college credit program(s) (ECCP) and need work release or release to attend outside classes.
Has an IEP or 504 plan - in which the case manager recommends a change.
Questions or concerns may be discussed with the student's counselor. Thank you for understanding as our school community continues to grow.
Attention Students in Grades 9, 10 & 11
All current 9th, 10th, 11th grade students, and parents/guardians were sent an email via Infinite Campus on January 8, 2024 detailing information about 2024-2025 Course Registration. In an effort to make information available to students and families, all registration information can be found on our Counseling Department Website, including the 2024-2025 Course Guide, the Course Registration Timeline, and Course Information by Grade.
The Counseling staff will be available for students on
January 30th & 31st during Contact Time in the PAC for
Course Registration support. Students may sign up in FlexiSched under Counseling for one of these dates if they have questions or need assistance.
📢 Please Note: There will NOT be an opportunity for students to change their course requests once the window of registration is completed so staffing can be appropriately planned for the 2024-2025 school year.
Registration Open
Registration for the 2024 World Affairs Seminar is now available. The topic is Democracy and Governance: Evolving Global Perspectives. This will be on Saturday, June 22 to Friday, June 28 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.
Library Media & Technology Center (LMTC)
Textbook Return
If you still have textbooks from the 2022-2023 school year in your possession, please be aware that Infinite Campus fines will be assessed soon to cover the replacement cost of new textbooks. Please return these immediately if they are still in your car, bedroom, or on your dresser.
Weekly Featured New Book
In 1930s Newark, NJ, best friends Tommy and Benny are torn apart when Tommy attends a Nazi youth camp for German Americans, and Benjy forms an anti-Nazi vigilante group. --from the publisher
Join Us for an Exciting Robotics Journey
Learn, Build, and Grow!
We are excited to invite you and your family to an inspiring and informative session about starting a FIRST Robotics program in our Waunakee community! We will have representatives from FIRST, higher education, and BadgerBots to explain what FIRST is all about.
To make this session even more enjoyable and family friendly, we will be serving a pasta bar. Enjoy dinner while learning about this fantastic opportunity for your children!
Details of the Session
Date: February 1, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Waunakee Community High School Commons
Our session will introduce you to the three levels of the FIRST Robotics program:
1. FIRST LEGO League grades PreK-8: An introductory experience where young minds explore and experiment using LEGO technology, developing problem-solving skills.
2. FIRST Tech Challenge grades 7-12: Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams.
3. FIRST Robotics Competition grades 9-12: A more advanced level where teams design, program, and build a robot starting with a standard kit of parts and common set of rules to play in a themed head-to-head challenge. Teams also build a brand, develop community partnerships for support, and work to promote STEM in their local community.
These programs are not just about robots; they are about opening doors for the future of youth in our community. Participants gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills, teamwork and collaboration, innovation and creativity, and technical skills. Dane County is the largest county in the United States with only one FIRST program (BadgerBots) and we are hoping to expand access to this high impact experience with your help.
This is more than an extracurricular activity; successful FIRST programs are community efforts. As a school district we want to introduce the possibility and provide support, but envision this as a community and family led initiative.
Please let us know if you will be attending by January 23 at this form. This will help us with meal planning. For more information, feel free to contact me at timschell@waunakee.k12.wi.us.
We are excited to see you there and to start this incredible journey together. Let's build a brighter future, one robot at a time!
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.
Host Family Opportunities
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.
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 22: No School/Staff Work Day
January 22: Choir Showcase at 7:30 PM, PAC
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
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Contact Information
Waunakee Community High School
301 Community Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
Phone: (608) 849-2100
Website: whs.waunakee.k12.wi.us