On behalf of the High School Drama and Music Departments, we invite you to this year's spring musical production of Alice by Heart.

We are proud to be only the second school in our state to present this musical which premiered off Broadway in 2019. Alice (Ava Kietzman) and her childhood friend Alfred (Blake Beam) have loved Alice in Wonderland throughout their childhood. During WWII as teenagers, they wait out the blitz in the London Underground. Faced with Alfred's imminent passing from tuberculosis, Alice returns with him into wonderland, confronting the 6 stages of grief with the help of the Caterpillar (Maddie Foree, Sydney Ray and Ensemble), the Cheshire Cat (Josie Petroff), The Jabberwock (Mason Wagoner) The Duchess (Seth Trippie), and the Madhatter (Jonathan Rode), as well as feeling the rage of the court including the Queen of Hearts (Brianne Kieta), Queen of Diamonds (Kate Wilkinson), the Knaves and all of the wonderland inhabitants (Ensemble).

We are extremely proud of the sensitivity and maturity with which our cast, crew and pit have approached this work and are eager to share it with you all.

Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm in the HS PAC. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door or online at waunakee.booktix.net

Warm Regards,

Colin Anderson, Rick Braun, Ryan Caloud, Anna Meffert and Molly Petroff

We are notifying you that construction work will begin on South Street on Monday, May 6. This construction project will impact South Street near Heritage Elementary School and the area by Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (the old library).

The first portion of the work is utility related, and is being coordinated by Madison Gas & Electric (MGE). Village of Waunakee Public Works has been collaborating with the school district to minimize disruptions for our students, staff, and families. The work is taking place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to avoid arrival and dismissal times for Heritage Elementary School. We are aware that students in other buildings also walk/bike/drive to/from school along South Street.

We are asking for all students, staff, and families to be aware of this project, and to be extra cautious on South Street. The district crossing guards will remain in current locations during construction, and will continue to assist all students on South Street.

Please know that staff and student safety during this project is a high priority for all involved.

Community members are welcome to follow all Waunakee projects by visiting the Village of Waunakee website and Facebook page.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership.

Anne Blackburn

Communications and Engagement Specialist

The Waunakee Postal Service is reminding students who park on the street - PLEASE do not park within 5 feet of a mailbox. Parking closer than 5' doesn't allow the postal carrier access to the resident mailboxes.

Thank you for being mindful when parking your vehicle.

A gold wedding band was found in the High School Field House this week. Please email cindyrichardson@waunakee.k12.wi.us to claim it.

The Purple Sage is written and produced entirely by Waunakee Community High School students. Opinions in The Purple Sage are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the newspaper staff or the school district. Students, staff, and members of the community are welcome to submit Letters to the Editor. Letters should be 250 words or less and must be signed. Follow The Purple Sage on instagram! @printpubwaunakee

Attend and support 'Scoops of Thanks' @ Culver's on May 2nd. A $1 scoop goes directly back to the Waunakee chapter. Ice cream for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner is acceptable.

Ms. Nisa Giaquinto works as the Student Wellness Facilitator on Fridays here at the high school. Previously, she was a school counselor for secondary students and has spent over 20 years working with middle and high school students. She will be offering parents/guardians the opportunity to learn more information about the impact of social media on teens along with ideas to help navigate towards proactive solutions.

Middle School and High School parents/guardians are welcome to attend on Friday, May 10th from 11:00-11:30 AM.

Program Description: The Lunch & Learn will offer parents the opportunity to learn more information about the impact of social media on teens along with ideas to help navigate towards proactive solutions. Both middle and high school parents are welcome to attend!

Location: Zoom- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88989744877

Facilitator: Nisa Giaquinto-Student Wellness Facilitator at the high school

RSVP Contact: ngiaquinto@ccmadison.org

"December 6, 1941: Best friends Frank and Stanley have it good. Their dads are Navy pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, and the boys get a front-row view of the huge battleships and the sparkling water. Yes, World War II is raging in Europe and in Asia, but the US isn't involved in the war, and the boys are free to dream about becoming comic book creators. They've even invented a superhero of their own, in the style of Batman, Superman, Captain America, and other stars of the Golden Age of Comics. Maybe they'll even get their comic published someday. December 7th, 1941: Everything explodes. That morning, Frank and Stanley are aboard the battleship the USS Utah when Japanese planes zoom overhead and begin dropping bombs on the ships below. Chaos ensues as everyone scrambles to dive for safety. Frank and Stanley realize what's happening: Japan is attacking America! The war has come to them. As the boys fight to make their way home amidst the carnage, it's clear that everything has changed. Stanley's mother is Japanese American and he is suddenly facing a terrible prejudice that he's never known before--he's now seen as the "enemy," and Frank, who's white, cannot begin to understand what Stanley will now face. Can their friendship--and their dreams--survive this watershed moment in history?"--from the publisher

The LMTC has new HP Laptops available for checkout INSIDE while you're using the LMTC space (before school, study hall, contact time). So, if you're wanting a faster machine than your Chromebook while you're here, ask Mr. Schiemann or Mrs. Brown to check one out.

Now that Spring is here, we've stocked up on games you and your friends can play at home.

Check one out today!

FBLA proudly announces that four FBLA students will participate in the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida this June. These students qualified at the State Leadership Conference last month to earn the opportunity. To help offset the steep costs associated with travel, lodging, and entertainment fees, FBLA is hosting two fundraising nights right in Waunakee!

Please join us and support our FBLA students by enjoying a meal at the following places on:

REMINDER: Mention Waunakee FBLA when ordering.

Milios and Noodles & Company will then donate a portion of the sales to FBLA!

Consider donating to Pay It Forward's 15th Annual Garage Sale. The PIF Garage Sale is Saturday, May 11th from 7am-3pm at 2306 Malone Street, Waunakee. Drop-off donations at the High School (Ms. Roger's Classroom 1301) or on the day of the sale at the Malone Street address. Pay It Forward will turn your “trash” into someone’s “treasure”.

Proceeds for this year's garage sale will be donated to World Central Kitchen, helping people in crisis all over the world.

Please contact Corina Rogers with any questions at corinarogers@waunakee.k12.wi.us

Project Graduation: A substance-free party is a long-standing Waunakee tradition and is FREE for graduating seniors! The committee has confirmed Project Graduation 2024 will be held on June 2nd from 6PM-1AM at the High School.

Seniors must REGISTER by May 31st to attend Project Graduation.

Any senior under 18, must have a parent/guardian complete a permission slip. All attendees must stay until the event is over. The Project Graduation Committee will collect keys and secure them for the night.

Committee members extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers who signed up to help. There are, however, VOLUNTEER shifts that still need to be filled. Parents/Guardians, SIGN UP by May 15th and you will be entered in a prize drawing to receive a $50 Buck & Honey’s Gift Card.

If shifts are not filled they may need to pair back on activities.

Project Graduation Event Schedule:

• 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Registration/Check-In (You may NOT enter after 7:00 pm), Food, Game Room, and Tournament Sign Up
• 7:00 - 8:30 PM: Hypnotist Show
• 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM: Activities (Volleyball, Dodgeball and Cornhole Tournaments; Digital Photo Booth; Caricature Artist; Temporary Tattoo Artist; Ping Pong; Dance Club; Karaoke; Game Room; and Food)
• 12:00 - 1:00 AM: Price is Right Game Show and Check Out

Thank you,

The Project Graduation Team

Madison and Dane County TRY-IT-OUT CLINIC is open to ALL levels of off-road cyclists. New riders and beginners highly encouraged to attend the clinic being held on Saturday, May 11th at Blackhawk Ski Club from 10AM-12PM or 1-3PM. Registration is required.

This is a good chance to see what the sport has to offer and the type of events students can be a part of through the season. It is open to any female identifying students and female parents interested in coaching.

Please email mailto:waunakee@driftlessmtb.org with questions.

The Waunakee Rotary Club will be hosting a high school girl from Spain for the 2024-2025 school year. They are seeking families who would be willing to host this student for next school year. Rotary would like three families to share this responsibility so the student receives three different experiences during their stay, and it keeps the stay at any one home to about four months. If you are interested in being a host family, or want to discuss this opportunity and learn more, please contact Carol Bleifield from Waunakee Rotary at dfbleifield@yahoo.com. Thanks for considering.

We are accepting registrations for Community Education’s Afternoon Summer Program! Check out the Community Education page to explore classes designed for students ranging from preschool age through grade 10. Class sizes are limited.

Storytime Sidekick is looking for student volunteers to read with 4K students at local preschool centers. Volunteers will sign up for weekday shifts during study hall or release periods to work within local preschools to read with and help support literacy skills to the district’s youngest students. This opportunity is perfect for high school students who enjoy reading, are interested in pursuing education careers, or are simply looking for an enjoyable way to gain additional volunteer hours.

If you are interested in this opportunity simply fill out the online interest form at https://forms.gle/vHkPhRUWjFgadPUZ7 or contact Addison Dama at 25damaad@waunakeecsd.org

Please join us on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM in the small auditorium (old Aud) for the Girls' Swim Meeting. Coach Kent will share information with all the parents, guardians, and student athletes who are interested in learning more about joining the Girls Swim Team for the Fall 2024 season.

The team Captains will meet with the swimmers, and the Booster Club will also be sharing some information with families about becoming a member of boosters, fees, volunteering, and more. In order to ensure that you are receiving updates about all upcoming swim team events, please fill out this Google Form with your contact information, which will then be entered into TeamSnap - the online tool we utilize for communicating.

We look forward to seeing you at the May 7th meeting. Please spread the word to anyone else who may be interested in joining the team. GO WARRIORS!!

There will be an open gym for any boys who are interested in trying out for volleyball. Come out to the Intermediate School from 7-9 PM on the dates noted below. This event is FREE of charge!

There is NO OPEN GYM on Friday, May 3 due to lack of gym availability. We will resume the open gym times on:

• Friday, May 10: 7-9 PM
  
• Friday, May 17: 7-9 PM
• Friday, May 24: 7-9 PM
• Friday, May 31: 7-9 PM

Please contact Sean Gehrke @ 608-658-3720 or seankylene@gmail.com with any questions.

American Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguard Training Classes will be offered at the Waunakee High School.

Please open the attachment for complete information on this opportunity.

Waunakee Community School District offers many amazing athletic opportunities for our youth in grades K-12. A complete schedule of the camp offerings for the summer of 2024 can be found on our district website. Registration for all programs will be through GoFan.

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Thank you for supporting our student-athletes, coaches, and programs at Waunakee Community High School!

What is coaching: It can look many ways. One of the most impactful ways is to examine a specific practice over time. Here is our official model, though we can amend it as necessary to be most useful.

What coaching is not: Evaluative. Public. Magic.

Concept of the week: Fisheye Syndrome. It has to do with which students monopolize our discussion time. It was in this Cult of Pedagogy podcast.

Current Book Study: Proficiency-Based Learning

Other books of the moment: The Choreography of Presenting, Disrupting the Teacher Opportunity Gap, Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps

Feel free to contact Michael Dreyer with any questions or to set up a coaching cycle.

As the Tech Ed department prepares for a remodel this summer the Print Pub staff would like to invite you to a yearbook storage closet pre-sale. We will be selling our overstock books for a one time only low price of $10.00 per book for any yearbook in our storage room. You can see a live list of books available HERE. This would be a wonderful time to either start, build on or fill in gaps to your collection. Having a yearbook is a wonderful way to look back on the years spent here at WHS. Books can be purchased with either Cash or Check made out to WCSD. Please have your student stop in room 1405 and talk to Mr. Willauer to purchase a book. We plan on going live with this sale to the community in the next few weeks. Please help us give these books a home so we don't have to move them for our remodel.

The Waunakee Community School District continues to work with our referendum partners to design and construct the facilities approved by the voters in 2022. Projects include a new Heritage Elementary School (opening Fall 2024) and Waunakee Community Middle School (opening Fall 2026).

Join us for a Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting on May 29th from 6-7 PM to learn about the school district's construction projects in the neighborhood along South Street.

View invitation here. Visit our website for more information.

Here are some important details about graduation for you to note:

• When: Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
• Where: Waunakee High School - Field House
• Field House doors will open at 1:30 PM.
• Seating is based on a first come-first serve basis. Reserving seats with blankets, signs, etc., is prohibited and the items will be removed.
• The number of guests each graduate may invite has not been set due to the large seating capacity in the Field House. However, please be considerate in the number of guests you invite.
• Stadium seats (seat cushions with backs) are acceptable and may be used for your seating pleasure.
• Honor Cord/s: Students who achieve academic honors may wear the acceptable honor cord(s) of purple, silver, white or gold. All other cords are not permitted and may not be worn in commencement services. Seniors who earn honor cords will be notified May.
• Handicap seating is available upon request. Please call 608-849-2100, ext. 2046 to make arrangements.
• Link for the Live Stream will be made available prior to the event.
• Empire Photography will again photograph commencement ceremonies. Each graduate is photographed as they receive their diploma and a solo portrait is taken after they exit the stage. Proofs will be sent to graduates and their families within 48-hours of the ceremony.
• Diplomas will be distributed in the High School main office immediately after the ceremony for graduates to pick up. Diplomas will not be mailed.

May 2-4: "Alice by Heart" Performances in PAC at 7PM/$12 ticket

May 11: Pay It Forward Garage Sale from 7AM-3PM

May 15: Senior Scholarships & Awards Night @ 7PM, PAC

May 20: No School/Staff Development

May 27: No School/Memorial Day

May 28-29: Senior Final Exams

May 29: Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting

May 30: Seniors, please note the following:

• 8:30-9:15 AM: Senior Walk-thru at Elementary Schools (Transportation provided by Lamers)
• 9:15-10:30 AM: Graduation Rehearsal in WHS Field House
• 10:30 AM: Senior Brunch in the Commons (free for all Seniors!)

June 2: Class of '24 Commencement, 3PM, HS Field House

June 3-6: Final Exams for Underclassmen

June 7: Community Open House: Randy Guttenberg Retirement

June 24: Summer School Begins (by teacher recommendation only)

Homecoming Dance is set for September 28th.

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.

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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Waunakee Community High School

301 Community Drive

Waunakee, WI 53597

Phone: (608) 849-2100

Website: whs.waunakee.k12.wi.us