April 2023
Inspire. Persevere. Grow.
The mission of the Holy Hill Area School District is:
To provide a safe, challenging, student-centered learning environment focused on preparing students for their future through supportive parent, staff, and community partnerships.
The vision of the Holy Hill Area School District is:
To inspire all students to continuously persevere and grow through a variety of academic, social, and community experiences.
Students (& Staff) in Action!
Youth Art Month
Spelling Bee
Dodgeball Tournament
RMS Trip to the Garcade
Faculty Student Basketball Game
Author Dusti Bowling (Virtually) Visits RMS!
American Heart Association Glow Dance at FLES Fab Friday
Salutes
During the month of March, we saluted the members of our team who have helped facilitate book studies and professional learning both across the Hartford Area Consortium, as well as at the state level. A huge thank you!
Michelle Hartlmeier & Rachel Myers - presenting at the state education convention
Julie Batzler - Just Ask Us: Kids speak out on student engagement
Beth Brezonick - A Little Guide for Teachers: Teacher wellbeing and self-care
Stacy Klapperich - From Striving to Thriving: How to grow confident, capable readers
Michelle Hartlmeier - How Feedback Works: A Playbook
Discussion & Action
The board discussed:
- The 3rd 100-Day SAIL plan
- Transportation, including an RFP and private school transportation
- Safety Drill Update - the next safety drill will occur in April
- Integrated Library Plan - reviewed by Ms. Bailey and Ms. Harwood
- Music Curriculum Proposal - Ms. Pazen and Ms. Zabel are recommending Quaver for the elementary level and the Guitar Ensemble Method for the Guitar Elective
- Benefit Renewals - dental, workers comp, healthcare, life, and LTD/STD
- Compensation Planning & ESSER Premium Pay
- Capital Projects - update on bidding process
The board approved the following:
- The retirement of Ms. Leah Knop
- The resignation of Ms. Ryan Monacelli
- The shared services agreement for Pupil Services with Erin School
- The JUUL litigation award settlement
- Lawn Care Quotes (Spring 2023 - Fall 2024)
- Curriculum Changes and Scheduling as presented
The board will be discussing the following at upcoming meetings:
- Integrated Library Plan
- Technology Budget
- Policy Review
- Future Board Meeting Schedule
- Delegate Assembly Selection
- FLES & RMS Schedule Presentations
- Compensation
- Review & award Transportation Bids
- Co-Curricular Handbook
- Cyber Incident Response Plan
Parent Sounding Board
Parent Sounding Board - April 13th at 5:30 (FLES)
- 4K scheduling
- Essential Standards - What are they?
- Academic Calendar
- Safe Return to In-Person and Continuity of Services Plan Certification/ESSER spending
- Counseling and Music Curriculum Reviews
- Wellness Policy
- 4th-to-5th grade transition
- Raider Ready - August 15th
- 8th Grade Graduation
The meeting is open to anyone interested in attending. It will begin with FLES topics, move into district topics, and end with RMS topics.
5:30 Building level topics (FLES) 6:15 District topics 6:45 Building level topics (RMS)
News to Use from the Director of Pupil Services: Cyndi Tomich
Open Enrollment for the 2023-2024 School Year
The Public school open enrollment program in Wisconsin allows parents to apply for their children to attend a public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside. The regular open enrollment application period for the 2023-2024 school year begins on February 6, 2023, and ends at 4:00 pm on April 28, 2023. The best way to apply is online, the online application is available at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment during the application period. The Holy Hill Area School District will review all Open Enrollment applications received during the application period and approve applications within grade levels that have approved open seat availability. These decisions are based on the Holy Hill Area School Board approved number of seats available as determined at the January 23, 2023 school board meeting for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
New Immunization Requirements for the
2023-2024 School Year
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has issued updated childhood vaccination requirements, adding the two-shot meningitis vaccine to the list and changing the timing of the shot that protects against tetanus, whooping cough and diphtheria in adolescents. The new requirements are effective at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Parents can use the student immunization record form attached https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/f0/f04020l.pdf to update your child’s immunizations or complete the waiver section within this form.
Family & Community Information!
Registration opens February 11
$20/entry; Various age divisions from children to adults
DOT News
Stay Connected!
Email: villalobos@hhasd.org
Website: hhasd.org
Location: 3117 Holy Hill Road, Hubertus, Richfield, WI, USA
Phone: 262-628-1032
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Hill-Area-School-District-2072560882756150/
Twitter: @villaloboshhasd