Email: jelinjo@lodischoolswi.org
Website: https://high.lodi.k12.wi.us/
Location: 1100 Sauk Street, Lodi, WI, USA
Phone: 608-592-3853
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LodiSchoolsWI/
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Dear LHS Families,
It’s hard to believe that we’re already two months into the 2024-25 school year! As fall sports and activities wind down, please encourage your student to consider joining a winter activity to stay connected and engaged at school. The winter months can feel long for many students, and being involved outside the classroom provides great benefits. Feel free to reach out if you’d like more information about the co-curriculars and clubs your student can join.
Thank you for the positive partnership we share in nurturing smart, confident, and empathetic young people. Your support truly makes a difference.
Wishing you a wonderful November and a joyful Thanksgiving.
Go Blue Devils!
Mr. Jelinek
September - Students of the Month
The following students were selected as "student of the month" for September. Every month, staff from each department have the opportunity to nominate a student who has gone above and beyond in the past month. Award winners are presented with a certificate, enjoy some breakfast snacks, and receive a personal thank you note from the nominating teacher.
Art - Sophia Himes
PE - Ace Hoffmann
Music - Mark Gilles
Math - Keleigh Bannach
Science - Mar Ross
English - Norah Gruel
CTE - Jonah Giese
Soc. Studies - Jakob Newman
Spanish - Megan Smith
STEAM - Adin Trepanier
Office/Custodial/LMC - Alex Bass
Lodi High School Presents: The Music Man
Saturday, November 16th at 7:00pm
Sunday, November 17th at 2:00pm
Friday, November 22nd at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 23rd at 7:00pm
All performances will be held at the Lodi High School Performing Arts Center
Ticket prices:
$12.00 for Adults
$10.00 for Students
$ 8.00 for Seniors (65+)
Tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase at https://cur8.com/projects/LHS. Tickets will be available online with reserved seating.
He’s charming and charismatic—no wonder con man Harold Hill assumes he can easily fleece the citizens of River City, Iowa with the grand promise of a marching band. But the smooth-talking swindler can’t tell a trombone from a treble clef—and Marian, the local librarian, knows it. In his attempt to steal her heart (and save his hide), Harold learns a thing or two about moral responsibility—and unexpectedly enriches the town with a love of music. Meredith Willson's The Music Man includes musical classic songs like, "76 Trombones," "Wells Fargo Wagon," and "'Til There Was You."
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a musical that celebrates community, love, and the joy of music. Bring your family and friends for a night of laughter and melody
Lodi High School students and staff were able to participate in two recent candidate forums hosted in the Performing Arts Center and run by the Lodi Optimist Club. The Forum on October 16 featured candidates Sarah Keyeski and Joan Ballweg who are running for the State Senate in District 14, and on Oct. 23, Maureen McCarville and Rebecca Witherspoon, Candidates for Assembly District 42, were in attendance. We'd like to thank the candidates and the Optimists for allowing our students and staff to witness this important part of the democratic process at our school.
The Lodi chapter of National Honor Society ran a Trick or Can service project on Halloween. Over 25 NHS members spent Halloween evening going door-to-door collecting food to donate to Reach Out Lodi's food pantry. The students collected hundreds of items from the Lodi, Dane, Harmony Grove, and Okee communities, then delivered the food to Reach Out Lodi on Friday 11/1. Several members also helped stock the shelves. Thank you to the community members who helped us make this initiative a big success by donating to this great cause. Thank you to the NHS members for their commitment to helping the community. We are proud of your efforts.
Lodi FFA traveled down to Indianapolis, IN for the annual National FFA Convention. On the way, we toured some agricultural businesses and learned about different aspects of the industry. These tours included: Kerry Foods, Fair Oaks Farms, Heartland Growers, and Ozark Fisheries. While at the Convention, our members participated in student workshops, engaged with industry professionals at the Career Fair, and were inspired by keynote speaker Temple Grandin. We had a great week and can't wait for next year!
On Monday, November 11, Lodi High School will be hosting the annual Veterans Day Program. The program will begin at 10:00 AM and will be held in the Performing Arts Center. Afterward, any veterans in attendance are welcome to join us in the hospitality room (teacher's lounge), for refreshments and snacks.
November 2024
Junior and Senior Meetings
Counselors are finishing up with senior meetings where we have been discussing post-secondary plans on an individual basis with each senior. Once we have met with all seniors, we will be
inviting juniors to set up an individual meeting to discuss their post-secondary plans. These meetings will occur during the school day throughout the month of November. Parents who would like to attend their child’s meeting are invited to reach out to a counselor to schedule a meeting time. Please contact Grant Lembcke at lembcgr@lodischoolswi.org or 592-3853 ext. 4413 or Megan Kinonen at kinonme@lodischools.wi.org or 592-3853 ext. 4414
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available to seniors on or before December 1st, 2024. For more information and to access the application, please visit studentaid.gov. In addition, seniors are encouraged to start looking at scholarship information on the websites of the colleges/technical schools to which they have applied. Additional scholarship information can be found on the “Scholarships” section of the LHS Counseling website.
AP Exam Information
The deadline for students to register for an AP exam through their AP account was October 31st. Any student who wishes to register for an exam at this point should contact Mrs. Kinonen.
Students who wish to register for an exam after November 15th will incur a $40 late fee. Exams cannot be ordered after March 15th.
Any student who orders an exam and later decides not to take the exam should reach out to Mrs. Kinonen. There is a $40 cancellation fee for any exam canceled after November 15th.
The exam fees ($99 per exam) will be added to Infinite Campus in early November. Payment can also be made by cash or a check made out to Lodi High School and can be dropped off at the main office. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch should contact Mrs. Kinonen about a fee reduction.
Any questions about the exams should be directed to Mrs. Kinonen at kinonme@lodischoolswi.org or 608-592-3853 ext. 4414.
Blue Devil Manufacturing Product of the Month
Blue Devil Manufacturing is excited to introduce the very first Product of The Month. Every month, an existing product will be featured for purchase. For the month of November, Blue Devil Manufacturing will be highlighting the Lodi Engraved Cutting Board. This cutting board is made out of quality pine wood and has dimensions of 11” x 14” x 1 ¼” all for $20. You have the choice of having the Lodi “L” or another engraved customization on the face of the board for an additional fee. Additionally, we will also be featuring a 3” x 3” Lodi “L” Decal which comes in blue and white for $3. Check out the Blue Devil Manufacturing Website to learn more about these products.
Lodi High School is participating in the Thailand Cultural Exchange this month. We will send 11 students and 4 staff members to our sister school Sa-Nguan Ying School in Suphan Buri, Thailand. The students, Finn Berg, Ella Carter, Natalie Detert, Katie Frey, Hunter Lorang, Charlotte Leu, Alannah Moen, Jakob Newman, Jester Smith, Miakya Vang, and Laurence Wood, will be joined by Kelsie Barlow, Jason Marshall, Sue Meffert, and Tekla Nimmow. They leave on 11/6 and return on 11/29. This is an exciting opportunity for the Lodi community and we wish them safe travels.
Seniors:
1. We are now accepting baby photos and you should send them as soon as possible!
2. The Senior quote form needs to be filled out as soon as possible!
3. Students should fill out the Looking Back, Looking Forward form in Google classroom! We'd like for you all to fill it out by Nov. 6. And definitely no later than Nov. 15!
4. Senior Photos should be emailed to me no later than November 8th!
All students:
Ordering the 2025 Yearbook:
Basic yearbooks cost $55. Your name can be engraved on the front cover for an additional $8.
- To pay by debit or credit card, click here: Jostens Online Orders Payment plans are available online.
- To pay by cash or check, send your payment with the student's name to the high school, c/o Garit Schmidt. Please make out checks to Lodi High School. If you want to order personalization, icons, etc., please fill out an order form from your homeroom teacher.
If you have any questions, you can contact me here: schmiga@lodischoolswi.org
Garit Schmidt
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, cold weather gear and other necessities anonymously for those who might otherwise go without. Last year we helped over 40 families with more than 100 children. 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. All information is kept strictly confidential.
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 donations such as socks, mittens, hats, books, teen friendly gift cards, board games, crafts, etc. are always appreciated!
We are excited that Chewy will be joining our students as a certified therapy dog. In addition to his work at Lodi High School, Chewy also volunteers at UW Children's Hospital as a part of the Caring Canines program. Students have been provided guidelines for interacting with our therapy dogs and we look forward to getting to know Chewy. Special thanks to Paula Tonn for sharing Chewy with Lodi High School.
I am including information below that was sent out in all families in Infinite Campus on October 18th. As of now we currently have confirmed cases at the High School. Primary Providers are continuing to test those who present with symptoms. Currently, we have no positive cases in the other buildings.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough):
Pertussis is a very contagious bacterial infection that can spread through close contact when people with the disease cough. Symptoms can appear 5 to 21 days after infection. It usually starts like a common cold (e.g., sneezing, runny nose, etc.) followed by a cough that gets worse over one to two weeks. People with Pertussis may have coughing spells in which they can’t catch their breath between coughs. Some may loudly gasp (“whoop”) and vomit or feel like they’re choking.
If your child has pertussis-like symptoms:
Please, contact your healthcare provider. Please have your provider write a note to clear your child when they can return to school.
If your student has recently been evaluated and tested for potentially having pertussis:
Per State Guidelines and Public Health, your student will need to be at home while awaiting the test result or until they have completed 5 days of the prescribed antibiotic treatment.
If the result comes back positive:
The local Health Department and School Nurse will contact you before your student can return back to school.
Prevention Steps To Help Prevent Illness:
Clean Your Hands:
Washing hands often will help protect from germs. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. CDC: Handwashing Facts
Cover Your Mouth and Nose:
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It helps to prevent those around you from getting sick.
Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose, Mouth
Germs can spread when a person something that is contaminated with germs then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.
Stay Home When You Are Sick:
This helps prevent spreading illness to others.
Practice Other Good Healthy Habits:
Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces, especially when someone is sick. Get plenty of sleep, drink plenty of fluids, manage stress, get enough sleep, and eat nutritious foods.
Vaccinations:
When children and their families are vaccinated, it helps protect the risk of getting seriously ill.
Other Resources:
Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network helps assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services.
Janelle Sivam RN, BSN
School Nurse
Lodi High School 608-592-3853 Ext 4484
LES/OSC 608-592-3842 Ext 2103
November 2024
Welcome Fall! We sincerely apologize for the cancellation of the chef visit in October. Our chef had to cancel unexpectedly. We will reschedule for another time, I promise.
Our Great Apple Crunch was another success this year thanks to our wonderful local apple orchards. This year we bought our apples from Lapacek’s Orchard, Jasper Apples and Ski-Hi Fruit Farm. They were all wonderful! We also had some delicious kale salad, 3 bean sweet potato chili and chicken legs. Thank you to all who tried them! This month our Harvest of the Month features are kiwi, sweet potato and rosemary. Please watch for them on the menu. We will also feature a Turkish tortilla hack. We will also be having our Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, November 20. This is a chance for you to warm up for the real Thanksgiving! We will also be featuring a chicken fried beef steak! Come and try some new things!
Some reminders for all: please do not bring your food from home into the kitchen and do not bring food or drink that you have already purchased back into the kitchen. We don’t want to accidentally overcharge you. Please do not put food or drink into your pockets and use a tray if you have over 3 items. If you drop food on the floor please pick it up to avoid slips and falls. Safety First!
Last but not least please make sure when you are buying ala carte items for your friends that you have your parent’s approval. Once you are charged for items we cannot credit your account. We have had several issues with accounts being questioned, and we have had to check cameras to see what is happening.
Please use the Taher survey QR code posted everywhere to fill out a short survey. We really want your feedback so please take the time and let us know what you think of our menus.
Thanks for all your continued support!
Diane Lueck
Taher Foodservice Director
Appreciate a Staff Member!
We have so many amazing educators here at Lodi High School! 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.
Below is a list of resources available to families here in Lodi.
Blessings in a Backpack
Students in this program receive a bag of non-perishable, kid-friendly food every Friday that is intended for them to be able to eat over the weekend. Bags will be dispensed in a discreet and confidential manner. If we don’t have school on Fridays, the bags will be placed in backpacks on Thursdays. This program began a few years back and continues to grow each school year adding more families. If you are interested in this program contact Val Bilkey, Primary School Counselor at 592-3855 ext 1216 or bilkeva@lodischoolswi.org.
Bridging Brighter Smiles
Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School
http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891, or email coordinator@bbsmiles.org.
Four Winds to Freedom
Certified Equine Gestalt Coach-partnering with horses to help teenagers and adolescents find self-love, joy, connection, and freedom while navigating their life’s challenges. For more information, see their websites: Four Winds to Freedom
Free and Reduced Lunch
The Free and Reduced Lunch program is income based. The application can be found on the school district website under ‘Our Families’ and then ‘Food Service’.
If you have any questions about this program reach out to Ariel Andrews 608.592.3855 ext. 1017 or andrear@lodischoolswi.org
Psychotherapy Center of Waunakee
This is a new partnership between the Psychotherapy Center and the school district of Lodi to offer integrated services in our buildings. Here is their flier in Spanish and English.
If you would like to get your child signed up for this service email Megan Kinonen.
Reach Out Lodi
A not-for-profit organization that has food, clothing, school supplies, and other basic essentials available for families. Calling ahead to set up an appointment and check on available resources can be helpful.
Address: 601 Clark St, Lodi, WI 53555
Lodi Santa Project
Non-profit organization funded solely through local donations that provides holiday gifts, cold weather gear, clothing, footwear and other needed items during the holiday season to Lodi School students who would otherwise go without.
Coordinator: Pam Cunningham
Email: lodisantaproject@gmail.com
Speak Up Speak Out is a resource created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Office of School Safety. It serves a a tip line for anyone to report a safety issue within the school. Students, parents, school staff, or any Lodi community member can submit a school safety concern or threat via the Speak Up Speak Out - Wisconsin website. This resource is monitored around the clock by the state of Wisconsin for major safety issues so that we can respond efficiently to a threat.
Please enjoy our first two Lodi Advocate Broadcasts of the School Year.
We are very fortunate to have Audrey Parpart take pictures at many of our co-curricular events. If you would like to view/download any of these photos, you can find them at the following link:
Please be sure to thank Audrey for all she does to capture these moments!
The high school staff directory is located on the Lodi High School homepage under Contact Us. Here is a link to the staff directory.
