MHS Newsletter
MUKWONAGO HIGH SCHOOL - Jan. 10, 2025
Important Upcoming Dates:
January:
28 - Start of Semester 2 - A Day plus advisory
29 - Course Information Night - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
February:
4 - Club & Activity Picture Day
13 - Districtwide 2-Hour Early Release
14 - NO SCHOOL
March:
11 - ACT Day (Juniors only)
13 - Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (4-8 p.m.)
24-28 - Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
Prom: May 17
Last Day of School for Seniors: June 4
Last Day of School for 9th-11th Grade: June 11
Graduation: June 8
Course Info Night
Join us for Course Information Night on Wednesday, January 29, from 6:00–8:00 PM. This event is a valuable opportunity for parents and students to engage with staff, learn about the classes offered at MHS, and make informed decisions about course selections for the 2025-2026 school year.
Throughout the evening, you can also attend scheduled sessions to learn more about specific classes and programs available at MHS. (Refer to the session schedule below for details.)
We look forward to seeing you there and supporting your planning for a successful academic year!
School Store Open
The School store will be open on Course Info Night, so swing by and see what it has to offer!
Scheduling Information - Work-Based Learning
Students will register for classes for the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday, February 11, during advisory. To help parents stay informed about scheduling choices, we will include important details in each newsletter leading up to the registration date.
This week, we encourage you to watch this video on work-based learning opportunities. These programs allow juniors and seniors to gain valuable work experience during part of the school day while earning credits. If your student is interested, they must select these options during the registration process.
Although the 2025-2026 school year may feel far away, it’s crucial to review scheduling options now. After the February registration period, schedule changes will only be allowed in rare situations. Please take the time to discuss these choices with your student to ensure a thoughtful and informed decision.
Thank you for your partnership in planning your child’s academic journey!
Grades 9-12 TPP
Borrow 1 & 2: Reminder of expectations from library staff; student receives loaner Chromebook. It must be returned by the end of the day, or it counts as another borrow. (Chromebook chargers are also available to check out from the Library.)
Borrow 3: Warning that this is the final borrow for the semester; the student receives a loaner Chromebook. It must be returned by the end of the day. An email will be sent home to the parents.
Subsequent Borrows: No additional borrows will be given. The student will receive a printed copy of classroom work, or the student can use a desktop computer in the library. If the student needs a Chromebook for a locked quiz, they must use a Chromebook in the Library.
Borrow count will reset at semester.
Represent Mukwonago High School
Badger State
Would your student like to have the opportunity to represent Mukwonago High School as a Badger Boy or a Badger Girl? Badger Boys/Badger Girls State is an a week-long program for high school Juniors that teaches students about civics, leadership, and how to be active community members. Students learn how to create their own city, county, and state governments, and how the government system works while developing confidence, interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary work to keep patriotism a part of the education of every child, a patriotism that teaches love to America through knowledge of how our state governments operate.
Please review the website below to learn about the programs. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form: Badger State Nomination Form
Badger Boys: www.badgerboysstate.com
June 8th - 14th, 2025
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Badger Girls: www.badgergirlsstate.org
June 15th - 20th, 2025
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Sincerely,
Mr. Jake Burkee (Student Leadership Coordinator) and the MHS School Counseling Team
Wisconsin Leadership Seminar Nomination
Would your student like to have the opportunity to represent Mukwonago High School at a leadership seminar? The Wisconsin Leadership Seminar will be holding their annual leadership seminar for outstanding high school Sophomores from across Wisconsin from June 13th - 15th, 2025 at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. During this seminar, student leaders will enjoy a unique learning experience designed to build their understanding and confidence in their personal leadership style, challenge their critical thinking skills and present different points of view on a variety of topics. This is a great experience for our students and looks great on college applications and resumes!
Please click HERE to review the Wisconsin Leadership Seminar website to learn about this opportunity. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form: Wisconsin Leadership Seminar Nomination Form. The deadline is next Friday, 1/17. If you have any questions, please contact your student's school counselor.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jake Burkee (Student Leadership Coordinator) and the MHS School Counseling Team
ACT Corner
If your student’s post-secondary plan is to attend a college or university, a strong ACT score has significant benefits. Depending on admission processes, a strong score on the free statewide test on 3/11/25 can:
Improve the probability of acceptance
Narrow down or open up appropriate schools to apply to
Allow students to test-out of required first-year classes
Earn significant annual merit money for a high ACT and GPA
Determine rigor readiness for college-level coursework
Open opportunities for scholarship applications
Avoid having to pay $100+ to retake the ACT
If you would like to research the average ACT scores for specific colleges and universities, please search here and use the admissions tab.
Empowering Safety - Message from the MHS School Resource Officer
Winter Driving Tips
With so many newer student drivers in our parking lots, just a reminder of some safety items to discuss with your student driver to keep our roads and parking lots around our school safe.
- Be weather aware
- Allocate sufficient travel time to and from school
- Remember speed limits apply to ideal travel conditions
- Utilize low beam headlamps during inclement weather
- When braking, use firm steady pressure with gentle steering
**Wisconsin State Statute 346.88 (4)- Obstruction of Operator’s View*
The windshield, side wings and side and rear windows of a motor vehicle shall be kept reasonably clean at all times.
What to Do if You are Involved in a Traffic Accident
- Remain in the vehicle unless the situation is unsafe
- Assess yourself and the others in your vehicle for injuries
- Contact emergency services and advise of accident
- Remain on the phone and follow directions given by the 911 Dispatcher
- Gather driver’s license and insurance information
Contact Officer Kirkpatrick with any questions.
Community Ed 2025 Winter & Spring Programs
Sports Corner
Looking for something to do this weekend? Come cheer on any of the following MHS Varsity games, meets & invitationals, or simply just wish them luck! Go Muk!!!! 👏
Friday, Jan. 10
Boys Varsity Wrestling Invitational: ~ Away - @ Port Washington HS - Starts @ 4:00 p.m.
Boys Varsity Basketball Game: ~Away - @ Muskego HS - Starts @ 6:30 p.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball Game: ~Away - @ Muskego HS - Starts @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Girls Varsity Wrestling Invitational: ~Away - @ Muskego HS - Starts @ 8:00 a.m.
Boys Varsity Basketball: Reserve Game: ~Away - @ Hamilton-Sussex HS - Starts @ 9:00 a.m.
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