The Weekly Update

The West Bend School District Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing will take place on Monday, September 23 at the Silver Lining Arts Center at the high schools. Residents can begin check-in and verification of residency (please bring a state-issued ID for proof of residency) at 6 p.m. The budget hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. and the annual meeting at 7 p.m.

The meeting is held each year to inform the community of estimated financial information for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to allow for awareness prior to the West Bend School board completing the budget in October.

With some STAR testing beginning this week, families can review the West Bend Student and Family Handbook 2024-2025 for a schedule of all WBSD and state assessments for the school year.

The primary role of assessments in each child’s education is to drive the teaching and learning process. Using data from the assessments, teachers can determine if a student has met the learning target and then can adjust the instruction to meet the students’ needs.

The State of Wisconsin has recently updated its immunization recommendations to align with national recommendations. The changes include:

• Meningococcal Vaccine: For students entering 7th grade, with a booster for those entering 12th grade.

• Chickenpox Vaccine: A health care provider's diagnosis for exemption from the chickenpox vaccine is needed, rather than a parent's report.

Health room professionals will reach out to the family if an update needs to be made for specific students. Please note: An immunization waiver for medical, religious, or personal reasons is available from your health room professional.

Please contact your health room professional with questions.

Community members, families, staff, and students are invited to an open house to learn more on the facilities referendum taking place on November 5, 2024 as part of the general election. Date and locations of the open houses include:

• Wednesday, September 18 at West Bend East High School cafeteria, 6-7:30 p.m. (please park on the east side of the building)

and

• Monday, October 14 at Jackson Elementary gymnasium, 6-7:30 p.m.

During the regular West Bend School Board meeting on September 9, the board heard the superintendent's report and held a discussion on updates on the referendum. The board also took action on: 2025 Employee Health Insurance Program; 2025 Employee Dental Insurance Program; Fiber Lease/Swap Agreement; Technology Education Course Name Changes; Construction Course Textbook Selection; Business Education Course Changes; Digital Tools to Support Literacy and Math Learning; and Agenda and Resolutions for September 23, 2024 Annual Meeting.

If you are interested in reviewing the details of the meeting, see this tutorial on how to access the agenda with links to the supporting documents. The video of the meeting is also available.

It’s a busy time for fall athletics, and it’s easy to support the student/athletes. Check out the schedules on the athletics websites:

WBEastsuns.org

WBWestspartans.org

Remember all tickets are available to purchase prior to the event on the GoFan app or at the door using a credit or debit card. Adults are $6, non-West Bend students are $4, seniors and all WBSD students are free.

The 10th Annual Butterfly Run/Walk for the East and West High Schools Youth Impact Club is on Sunday, September 15 at the high schools building. This fundraiser helps the Youth Impact Club, which promotes mental health, suicide prevention, and reducing stigma.

There are various events and activities available on the WBSD’s Community Bulletin Board!

Jackson Rec Glo Run

Good News Club Afterschool Program

YMCA Swim Lessons for WBSD Students

4C Family Center Playgroups

Bill of Rights Day Event

Bill of Rights Essay Contest

Kettle Moraine Symphony Performance

Roots and Branches Event

Fiesta Latina 2024

The Hub Coffee Class

Cub Scout Pack 3796

Sturgeon Fest

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