Email: jelinjo@lodischoolswi.org
Website: https://high.lodi.k12.wi.us/
Location: 1100 Sauk Street, Lodi, WI, USA
Phone: 608-592-3853
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Hello, Lodi High School Families-
There has been much to celebrate over the past month at Lodi High School. Our students continue to impress us with their dedication in the classroom, on the athletic court, and in their many co-curricular activities. In this month’s edition of the Blue Devils Bulletin, we highlight their accomplishments in the arts, on the mat, in various competitions, and even in the courtroom. When our students achieve great things, they do so not only for their own growth but also for the betterment of the entire LHS community.
Parents, thank you once again for supporting our students and allowing us the privilege of playing an important role in their lives. Our continued partnership is what makes LHS a great place for students, staff, and the broader community.
Reminder: On March 11, our juniors will be taking the ACT. Only 11th graders, along with 9th and 10th graders who signed up for the practice ACT, are expected to report to school that day. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Go Blue Devils!
Mr. Jelinek
REMINDER - HS/MS Bullying Presentation - TONIGHT!
On Monday, March 3, in the high school LGI room, Mr. Jelinek, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Pertzborn will be presenting the following information:
* Defining what bullying is
* Sharing our handbook and policies around bullying
* Discuss what actions the school takes when bullying is reported
* Discuss ways to prevent bullying and/or harassment
* Share about Speak Up/Speak Out
* Answer parent questions
Please join us:
When: Monday, March 3
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Where: High School Large Instruction Room (LGI)
Who will be presenting: Lodi High School and Middle School Administration
ACT Testing - Tuesday, March 11
On Tuesday, March 11, all Juniors will be taking the ACT. Also present in the building on that day, will be 9th and 10th graders that have signed up to take the Practice ACT. All Seniors, and any 9th and 10th graders that did not sign up for the practice ACT should not report to school.
Here are a couple of reminders for our Juniors leading up to the ACT testing day:
Continue to preview practice questions in MyACT.
This year's test will be taken online, so have your Chromebooks charged and ready to go!
Stay hydrated.
Get plenty of sleep.
Eat breakfast.
Be early.
Students will be dismissed after testing is completed (or have the option to have lunch at school and stay in the commons until normal dismissal time).
Spring Sports Start Dates
Here are the starting dates for our Spring Sports:
- Track and Field - Monday, March 10
- LaCrosse - Monday, March 17
- Softball - Monday, March 17
- Baseball (Pitchers and Catchers) - Monday, March 17
- Baseball (Full Team) - Monday, March 24
- Girls Soccer - Monday, March 24
- Golf - Monday, March 31
If your son or daughter has not signed up for a sport and is interested in doing so, please have them reach out to the high school office.
Spring Patchwork Enterprise Sale!
Spring is right around the corner and so is the next Patchwork Enterprise Sale! The students have been busy running lines since our holiday sale and have 35 items ready for sale including dip, bread, breakfast/meal helpers, soup, and sweet treat mixes. If you missed our Lodi coffee mugs and Lodi tumblers at the last sale, they will be available as well!
When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Where: Lodi High School, room 1003, located right off the Commons area.
Time: 3:15pm - 5:30pm
*We accept cash and checks.
2025 Spring Jobs Fair Opportunity for Local Businesses
On Thursday, April 10th, LHS will be hosting the 4th annual Jobs Fair. The Jobs Fair is an opportunity for our high schoolers to find jobs for the summer and beyond, and for our local businesses to find employees. The fair takes place from 9:15 to 11:00 am on the 10th.
If you know of a business that is in need of employees, please reach out to Principal Jelinek.
Joe Jelinek
608-592-3853
Senior Signing Days
Lodi High School will offer signing dates during the 2024-25 school year for prospective student-athletes. The dates are determined using the initial signing date for each period as listed on the National Letter of Intent website. Please reach out to Lodi High School Athletic Director, Sue Meffert, if you are interested in setting something up.
Sue Meffert
608-592-3853 ext. 4412
Final signing date will be:
April 16, 2025
January - Students of the Month
The following students were selected as "student of the month" for January. 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.
STEAM - Jessa Kern & Alex Bass
Spanish - Madalynn Weber
- Social Studies - Ella Austin Nash
- CTE - Natalie Kieffer
English - Christa Statz
Math - Ewan Careaga
PE - Izzy Wipperfurth (not pictured)
Science - Emma Pecard (not pictured)
Music - Jaylee Busser (not pictured)
Art - Hannah Mueller (not pictured)
Office/Custodial/LMC - Nellie Hatch (not pictured)
NHS 5th Grade Academic Competition
On Monday Feb. 17, the National Honor Society hosted 27 Lodi 5th grade students for an academic competition. Students formed groups of 3 and competed in six rounds of questions focused on core areas of study (language arts, social studies, science, and math), as well as current events and pop culture. Hearing the students cheer when they answered questions correctly was definitely a highlight of the evening. The top teams received gift cards to Barnes & Noble. Tying for 3rd place were The Bookworms (Bella, Peyton, and Hannah) and The Refs/The Chiefs (Nicholas, Landon, and Owen). In 2nd place were the Wiz Kids (Ady, Henry, and Paige). The champions were The Smarties (Ava, Alex, and Evelyn). Thank you to all NHS members who contributed questions and helped out with this fun event.
Forensics Highlights
Some highlights so far this season:
Capitol Conference (Feb. 3rd)
The Lodi High School Forensics Team won the 2025 Capitol Conference Forensics Tournament!
The following earned individual awards:
Conference Champions:
Extemporaneous Speech: Emily TenBarge
Moments in History: Blake Simpson
Poetry Reading: Andy Lembcke
Radio News Reporting: Caleb Rotzoll
Solo Acting Humorous: Chase Maas
Solo Acting Serious: Bentley Smith
Special Occasion Speaking: Sasha Rudnytsky
Storytelling: Jaylin Breunig
2nd Place Conference:
Demonstration/Informative Speech: Madison Berry
Prose Reading: Tessa Pertzborn
Lodi Tournament (Feb. 15th)
Lodi took 2nd Place as a Team and had numerous individual awards:
Wrestlers Head to WIAA State Tournament
Congratulations to our three wrestlers who earned their right to compete at the WIAA State Tournament this past weekend. This is an incredible achievement. Your friends, families, and the Lodi High School Community are extremely proud of you. Here's a link to a video of LHS celebrating their accomplishment with a Drumline send-off!
Here are your three state bound wrestlers:
Owen Dorshorst (106 lbs)
Bryer Caves (120 lbs)
Brady Dorshorst (150 lbs)
At the tournament, Brady placed 5th and Owen placed 6th. Congratulations!!!
Blue Devil Manufacturing
Blue Devil Manufacturing Product of the Month
Are you ready for Spring? Blue Devil Manufacturing’s product of the month is perfect for those freshening their lawns and gardens. See our website for information and ordering.
SAPS Club - Making a Difference
Recently members of the Science Applied Problem Solving Club (SAPS) worked with high school and middle school administration to formulate a plan to have feminine hygiene dispensers placed in all girls bathrooms and locker rooms at LHS and LMS. This initiative ensures that all students have access to essential hygiene products, promoting their well-being, and ability to focus on learning without unnecessary stress or embarrassment. Middle and high school can be a challenging time, especially as students navigate their first experiences with their menstrual cycle. By providing these resources, SAPS hopes to alleviate some of the anxiety surrounding this issue and ensure that no students feels unprepared or unsupported.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for seniors. For more information and to access the application, please visit studentaid.gov.
The local scholarship information is now available on the counseling website. The application has been emailed to all seniors. Applications are due March 3, 2025.
In addition to the local scholarships, seniors are encouraged to look 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.
Junior Meetings
Counselors are in the process of meeting with juniors on an individual basis to talk about their post-high school plans. The conference agenda was shared with all juniors and has information and some resources that might be helpful for families.
Please feel free to reach out to a counselor with any questions. Mr. Lembcke can be reached at 608-592-3853 ext. 4413 or lembcgr@lodischoolswi.org, and Mrs. Kinonen can be reached at 08-592-3853 ext. 4414 or kinonme@lodischoolswi.org.
The Social Studies Department
Every month one of our departments will share some advice with our parents on how best you can help support your child during these sometimes very difficult years. Many of our teachers have or have had teenagers of their own, so they 100% understand the challenges that parenting this age group can present.
We hope you enjoy the video!
Here's a reminder of Speak Up Speak Out, which 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.
1. Senior photos, Baby photos, and "remember when" photos should be sent to Mr. Schmidt as soon as possible!
2. 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:
- 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.
3. If you would like to buy a business ad, or grad ad for the yearbook, please follow this link
or email Mr. Schmidt schmiga@lodischoolswi.org
If you have any questions, you can contact me here: schmiga@lodischoolswi.org
Illness:
A friendly reminder with any virus to keep your child home until they are 24 hours vomit, diarrhea, and/or fever free without fever reducing medications. Also, when your child(s) symptoms also must be improved to return to school. If you have any concerns and are not sure to send your child(s) to school then please feel free to contact health services with any questions.
Basic steps to help prevent the spread of illness:
Stay home when you are sick
Cover your mouth and nose
Clean your hands ~ CDC link
Frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
Additional information form the CDC: CDC Cold vs Flu
Your child has an appointment?
If your child(s) has an appointment such as a medical or dental appointment during the school day then please ask them to fax the school excuse during that time and drop it off at the school office when your child(s) return. This would count as an excused absence. If your child(s) was seen at the urgent care or emergency room then please have the provider write a school excuse if missing any days of school and if they are needing an excuse that requires restrictions at school.
Resources:
Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network helps assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services.
Link to Wisconsin Wayfinder webpage or toll-free number 877-947-2929
Janelle Sivam RN, BSN
Lodi District Nurse
Cell: 608-573-1851 Fax: 608-592-1025
March 2025
Welcome March Madness!
We have some fun things coming up in March! We will have another Lucky Tray Day on Friday, March 21st, right before we send you on spring break! Our Harvest of the Month features are fruit-Meyers lemon, vegetable-rutabagas and spice is chamomile. Our United Tastes of America Iconic Eats this month is a Philly Steak Sandwich. Please give it a try. Our last months Soul Food Feature was an absolute hit; oven fried chicken, mac and cheese and collard greens. The collard greens got a thumbs up! Thank you for trying our Iconic Eats! Thank you for trying the Korean BBQ pulled pork tacos. Thanks to Mr. Puls for promoting them!
We will also be having a meatless choice for Lent again on Ash Wednesday and every Friday. This month we will also be offering a chicken tinga tostada, pulled pork poutine, meatless tacos, buffalo chicken tot bake, tuna salad sandwiches in the Grab n Go. Watch for our specials and give them a try.
Some Housekeeping issues I would like your help fixing. If you drop a tray or silverware please pick it up and set it on top of the cooler that is right next to the tray cart. Also, please do not come into the kitchen unless you are making purchases as the kitchen gets too crowded. Please wait outside the kitchen for your friends and help us keep the kitchen lines moving. Also, do not come into the kitchen eating food as we do not know if you brought it from home or are purchasing it. These few changes should help everyone get in and out faster.
I hope you have a great Spring Break and enjoy the March Madness!
Diane Lueck/FSD
Taher/Lodi School District
The Lodi Community Action Team (LCAT) was established in 2007 to address alcohol use among teens in the Lodi area. Over time, LCAT began to analyze the data collected in the community and assess actual events. This led to efforts to educate the community about the dangers of risky behaviors and promote a safer environment for our children.
In the winter of 2024, a strategic plan was developed to guide LCAT's initiatives. This plan is built on three key pillars: engage, empower, and elevate. With these pillars in mind, we aim to fulfill our mission of empowering our school and community to prevent youth substance use through education, environmental prevention strategies, and fostering connections with caring adults. Our quarterly newsletter is a way to share projects, events, trainings, and meetings.
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
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.
