WFBHS Parent/Guardian Link

As we settle into the rhythm of the school year, it's a great time to assess how your student is adjusting. Here are some questions to consider as you partner with your child:

• Academic Placement: Is your student feeling challenged and supported in their classes? If you have concerns about correct placement, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or counselor.
• Extracurricular Involvement: Has your student found a club or activity that sparks their interest and helps them feel more connected to school outside of the classroom? If not, be sure to check daily announcements for opportunities or stop in the Activities Office to see what is available.
• Organization and Time Management: Is your student staying organized and managing their workload effectively? Review their Canvas modules and assignment notebook together to identify any areas where they may need additional support. Consider evening routines for greatest efficiency of time.
• Balancing Commitments: Is your child finding a healthy balance between academics, extracurriculars, work, college applications and other commitments? Remember, quality over quantity is often key. If your student is feeling overwhelmed, consider discussing the possibility of dropping a class for a study hall. Students with seven classes may drop a class until the end of September.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We're here to support you and your child throughout the school year.

Kind regards,

Amy Levek

Congratulations Oliver Boyden, William Bruch, Dillon Buckley, Lake Cottrill, Isaac Kang, and Aiden Lal who were named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Each year, 16,000 Semifinalists are identified by the National Merit Corporation. These students will continue in the competition with the potential to earn Finalist standing and possible National Merit Scholarship.

WFBHS is in search of one paraprofessional positions to work with students who receive some support through our Special Education department. If you or someone you know might be interested, they can apply on WECAN or contact me directly at amy.levek@wfbschools.com.

In addition, our Athletics/Activities department is looking for event workers - ticket takers, announcers, books, event managers, etc. Please reach out to Mr. Drew at randeee.drew@wfbschools.com if you'd like to join the team!

We are excited to Announce our Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees for 2025: Phil Kelbe (coach), Tom Ebert (Athlete, Class of 1971), Dana Larsen (Athlete, Class of 2008) and Jimmy Sherburne (Athlete, Class of 2009). New this year, the Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, October 18 just prior to the Homecoming Football Game and all inductees will be introduced after the first quarter of the game as well. Thank you to Duke Pride for organizing each of these events with Mr. Drew!

School portraits are now ready. If you would like to order photos of your student, please follow the instructions from VIP Photography below.

Photo Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 10th from 8am-1pm.

Each school year, we ask WFBHS families to update their directory information in Membership Toolkit (MTK). This is your opportunity to update any contact information that's changed over the last school year and to update your student's grade-level information.

To update your information in MTK, visit the PA website to complete the steps below:

Follow the Parent Association on Instagram and Facebook for important updates and helpful information! For any questions, email the PA at: wfbhspa1@gmail.com.

The Fall Open Music Parents Association (MPA) meeting will take place on September 23rd in the HS band room at 7pm. This is for all MPA members and prospective members. All are welcome! Please join us! 100% of your membership fee goes directly to the music departments at all WFB schools. We fund grants for summer camps, new instrument purchases, sound equipment, guest clinicians, senior scholarships, music stands, sheet music, travel stipends and much more! Join here:

https://wfb-music-parents-association.square.site/

The Department of Health Services has updated immunization requirements for school-aged children. These requirements for school-age children will go into effect at the beginning of the 2024–2025 school year. If your family is interested in signing a waiver, please contact your healthcare provider or the district nurse.

Changes include:

• Meningococcal (MenACWY-containing) vaccine has been added as a requirement for students entering seventh grade, and a booster dose for eligible students entering 12th grade.
• If a child has had chickenpox, a parent report of chickenpox disease is no longer acceptable for exemption from the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine requirement. Children must have a diagnosis of chickenpox from a qualified health care provider (M.D., D.O., N.P., or P.A.) to be exempt from this requirement, however existing exemption options still apply.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services website includes additional information. We encourage you to contact your healthcare provider if you have specific questions, or to schedule an appointment for a vaccine.

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