Warrior News

One of the highlights of the year was our Freshman Orientation Night on Wednesday. It was incredibly exciting to see our future Warriors learn about MHS and think about the next step of their educational journey.

The biggest highlight of the event (besides our drumline, choir, etc.) was listening to our three student speakers talk about their positive high school experience. These speakers highlighted the great opportunities at MHS and gave sage advice.

The graphic above was a slide that I shared at Orientation to support my bold claim that we are the BEST high school in Wisconsin. The awards and accolades received by MHS are the result of our amazing students, our talented staff, and great parent partnerships.

It is an honor to be a part of such a great high school and school district. #proudWarrior

Have an amazing weekend!

Go, Warriors!

Andy Bavlnka

Principal

• January 21: 7th period Exam (regular school day)
• January 22: Exams periods 1-3 (student 1/2 day 7:25-11:15)
• January 23: Exams periods 4-6 (student 1/2 day 7:25-11:15)
• January 24: NO STUDENTS
• January 31: Warrior Winterizer 5:00-10:00pm
• February 5: Course Information Night 5pm-8:00pm (more information to come!)

Muskego-Norway Schools is developing our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, and we want your input! Your support is the foundation of our success, and your feedback is crucial to shaping the future of our schools.

We are offering an opportunity for you to join the conversation:

• January 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

The meeting will occur at the Educational Services Center (ESC) at S87W18763 Woods Rd.

The session will include:

• A review of our previous strategic plans and key performance indicators.

• Time to share your insights on:

• Current strengths

• Growth opportunities

• Aspirations – Where should our district be in five years?

• Results – What data will define success and track progress?

Our schools' success is built on the incredible support we receive from the families and communities we serve. Your perspective matters, and we hope you can attend one session to share your insights to help us fulfill our commitment to continuous improvement.

To help us prepare with adequate space and resources, please RSVP at this link. Please select only one event.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to create an even brighter future for our students!

The 2025 MHS Summer School information is now posted on the website. Course requests for summer will take place online from February 12th-19th.

Brianna Thomas and Clare Schweitzer

**Pictured with Mr. Mueller

At times, students have items delivered at school by parents for pick-up (backpacks, lunch, etc.). Please drop the items off with the Attendance Office at Door #1.

Recently, we have had a few students order Doordash and have it delivered. This can be disruptive to the school and we cannot ensure the food gets to the students. Additionally, it is really expensive!

Congratulations: Tayla Boyer, Noah Perez, Dylan Nikolaus, Lorelai Schimmel, Aidyn Franczak, Kailyn Bartol, Gabriel Morales, Andrea Payes, Tori Acosta, Mason Sahin, Erik Alfredson, Ben Geisler, James McGuire, Ben Szeflinski, Gideon Klein, Kenseth Carlson, Reese Richlen with Principal Bavlnka

**Not pictured: Ty'el Black, Jessa Wilson, Brooke Dougherty, and Jack Johansen

We know that regular school attendance is a priority for students.

• Our goal is that all students have a daily attendance rate higher than 95%, as we know it strongly impacts student achievement and success.
• Additionally, we want ALL MHS students to be College, Career, and Community ready. We know that a 95% attendance rate prepares our students to be successful beyond high school.
• Please reach out to Ms. Jen Gigl (jennifer.gigl@muskegonorway.org) for support if your student is struggling with attendance. We are here for you!

• Report absences before 8:30 am.

• Report absences by logging into Infinite Campus, either through the Campus Parent App or from a computer.

• Once logged in, click More, then Absence Requests.

• Select your student(s).

• Select the reason from the drop-down.

• Select the absence type.

• Select the date(s).

• Add Comments.

• Click Submit

Applications are now open and accepted through January 27, 2025.

Our scholarship recipient will be acknowledged during the Chamber’ Awards Gala

on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

The Education & Mentoring Committee of the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce

represents business members dedicated to education and workforce training.

This scholarship opportunity is funded by donations from our business members.

Thank you to every business members who has donated this past year!

Scholarships are possible because of these Chamber Member Businesses.

The Chamber offers an annual scholarship ($1,000) to students enrolling in:

A 4-Year College or University

A Technical College or Trade School

An Approved Apprenticeship Program

High school seniors who currently attend a public, parochial/private,

or home school and reside in the Muskego, Big Bend, Town of Norway, or Wind Lake

communities are encouraged to apply by January 27, 2025.

Apply Here

Early College Credit Program (ECCP) allows a student in grades 9-12 to apply to enroll in a UW System institution or a participating private/nonprofit institution of higher education (IHE), to take one or more courses up to 18 credits, for which the student may earn high school credit and post-secondary credit. Students must meet certain criteria. For information about ECCP in the UW System, please click here. For information about ECCP in the WAICU (Private Colleges & Universities), please click here. The deadline for submitting completed ECCP applications for Fall Semester 2025 is March 1, 2025. Completed applications can be turned in to your School Counselor.

Start College Now allows a student in grades 11-12 to apply to enroll in a Wisconsin Technical College, to take one or more courses up to 18 credits, for which the student may earn high school credit and post-secondary credit. Students must meet certain criteria. For information on Start College Now, please click here. For information about Start College Now and Waukesha County Technical College please click here. The deadline for submitting completed Start College Now applications for Fall Semester 2025 is March 1, 2025. Completed applications can be turned in to your School Counselor. Students cannot be enrolled in both ECCP and Start College Now at the same time.

Scholarships are continuously updated and added to our MHS scholarship website throughout the academic year for our 12th grade students. Currently there are several posted that are due in less than one month. Please consider reviewing each of these and applying. If you need any support with your application or have any questions you can stop into Student Services to work with Mrs. Knapp!

Muskego High School is partnering with Doorway to College to host an ACT prep opportunity. This will be held February 10th and 11th at 6-8:30 in room 230. The seminar fee is $99. Register at doorwaytocollege.org or call 877-927-8378. More information can also be found HERE.

What: ASAP is a tutoring program for Freshman students which monitors student progress, reduces student failures, and increases communication among teachers, parents, administrators, guidance Counselors and support staff.

Where: Room 288

When: Tuesdays After School (2:30-3:30)

***Dates are subject to change

February: 11, 18

March: 4, 18

April: 22, 29

May: 13, 27

June: 3

Why: We want students to be successful. A referral to the program is not necessary in order to attend the After School Academic Program but a referral form can be found on the School Website under the Parents & Students Tab under Academic Resources. Students are welcome to get help any week it works in their schedule.

From the Desk of SRO Kristalidis:

• Safety at MHS:
• Safety is very important at MHS. One of our priorities is keeping all doors secure. Please have a conversation with your student about keeping doors closed (they should never be propped open!).
• Additionally, students should not allow anyone in doors as all students and visitors should enter through the designated doors.
• Finally, if something seems out of place, please report it immediately to the administration or the SRO.
• New Drivers:
• This message is especially for newer drivers and if this is your first winter driving.
• In addition to the tips on the poster below, an important reminder is that Wisconsin law requires you to use your headlights during periods of limited visibility. Limited visibility means that objects are not visible from a distance of 500 feet from your vehicle (i.e., when it's snowing, raining, or foggy).
• Drive safely!
• *Please take a minute to reinforce the need to be careful in school parking lots in terms of speed, honoring stop signs, and being extra attentive. We have lots of traffic and new drivers. We want to keep everyone safe. :)
• For parking information: Click here (map included).

See flyer here for more information.

For information click here.

For job application, click here.

To view current support staff job vacancies, click HERE

Please see flyer here for more information.

• Love and Logic 5 week class starting in January. See flyer here.
  
• Forte Theatre Co presents Oliver Jr from January 31-February 2
• Dairyland Bus Company is hiring, see flyer here.

• Speak Up Speak Out Tip Form
  
• ACADEMIC RESOURCES
• Infinite Campus User Settings
• MHS SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
• MHS STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK

• 2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR
• 2024-2025 Academic Guidebook
• Non-discrimination Notice Link
  
• After School Academic Program (ASAP)
  

Email: mhs-admin-office@muskegonorway.org
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/high/
Phone: 262-971-1790

Twitter: @MHSBavlnka