Kimberly High School September 2024

Hello Kimberly High School families,

These first few weeks of school have allowed us to focus on building relationships while emphasizing the opportunities we have to create individualized, clear and academically rigorous experiences for our students. As we shared in our class meetings, every day is a chance to be better, and it has been rewarding to watch our students take risks and push themselves.

As we close out the first month and head into October I am excited for what lies ahead. Homecoming Week 2024 kicks off October 7th. There is no better way to show off our school spirit than with dress up days, powderpuff, a parade, pep rally, half time shows, athletic competitions, our Homecoming dance, and the energy that comes with our students and community coming together for these events. This year’s parade will also include a float with members of the KHS Class of 1954- 70 years out of high school! We are excited to celebrate with them and hope to see many of you there.

There is certainly a lot of excitement during Homecoming Week, and I encourage everyone to use this as an opportunity to talk with your student(s) about safety and making positive choices. We continue to put an emphasis on ensuring KHS is a safe place for all students, and a huge piece of that is everyone doing their part to keep our school free of drugs and alcohol. Thank you to the hundreds of students and families who have already signed the PromiseMaker pledge; your support and commitment make a difference!

Finally, please mark your calendars for October 16th, our Parent Teacher conference night. We will once again have sessions for parents to learn more about our KHS programs/offerings, clubs and activities, and post secondary options for students in addition to conferencing with teachers. Also, we invite you to tour the new construction lab addition that was built by our students. We are excited to showcase our state of the art Technology and Education facilities and hope you can join us on the 16th. The details for the community open house event are included below.

Wishing you all a wonderful October and I look forward to seeing many of you in the weeks ahead!

With great Papermaker Pride,

Mrs. DePeau

Principal

After 32 years of dedicated service, Dr. Robert Mayfield, Superintendent of Kimberly Area School District, announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year.

“This community has been more than just a workplace; it has been my home and a special place to raise a family. I am grateful for the unwavering support and countless opportunities provided by this community.” Dr. Mayfield stated. “Thank you for allowing me the privilege of being a part of your children's educational journey. Your trust and support have been invaluable, and it has been an honor to serve both your children and this community as Superintendent.”

In the coming weeks, the Board of Education will begin the process of identifying Dr. Mayfield’s successor. They are dedicated to selecting a leader who will build on the District’s achievements and continue steering it toward a bright and promising future.

October:

1 - Midwest Scholastic in commons all lunch hours to collect cap & gown orders

7-11 - Homecoming week

12 - Homecoming dance

14 - Picture Re-take day

16 - Parent teacher conferences 5pm to 8pm

24 & 25 - No school

30 - Senior photos are due before October 31st.

Homecoming Tailgate - Papermaker fans of all ages are invited to tailgate with KHS Student Council before the Homecoming Game. The tailgate will be from 5-7 pm on Friday, October 11th in the JRG parking lot. There will be carnival games, prizes, cookies, and face painting!

Homecoming Week Information - Homecoming Week is October 7th-12th. The Powderpuff Games will be on Monday, October 7th from 6-8 pm. The Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, October 9th beginning at 5:15 pm. The Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, October 12th from 8-11 pm. Tickets for the Homecoming Dance will be on sale October 1st-4th for $15 each in the KHS commons during all lunches.

November:

6 - End of quarter 1

15 - Early release

28 & 29 - No school

Fall parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 16th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Conferences will be held in the gymnasium and the library. You are able to sign up for conferences starting Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:00 am. Below is the process on how to sign up for a conference time:

• Go to www.myconferencetime.com/kimberlyhs
• Click on the name of your student's teacher
• Select the desired time for your conference by clicking on "Sign Up"
• Submit the requested information

Complete this process for every teacher you would like to meet with.

The time allotted for each conference is 5 minutes. If you feel like you will need longer than 5 minutes, please communicate with the teacher to set up a longer conference.

Senior Photos - Senior photos are due before October 31, 2024. Submit your photo digitally for inclusion in the yearbook to syunk@kimberly.k12.wi.us.

Please note:

• Color image is preferred
• Image must be free of props, hand gestures and no strapless shirts or dresses
• Image must be vertical and at least 300 ppi or larger

Packets for ordering graduation cap and gowns were distributed to seniors during career planning on Tuesday, September 24th. Midwest Scholastic will be back on Tuesday, October 1st during all three lunch hours to take completed orders in person. There is also information in the packet on how to order online.

Graduation Celebration is the time-honored drug and alcohol free Post Grad Party. Seniors should register now for the best after party filled with food, games, prizes and fun!

See the instructions to purchase this on Infinite Campus through the school store here.

Picture re-take day will be on Monday, October 14th. Students must bring in the original packet of photos to the photographer on re-take day in order to receive a replacement photo package. Please see this link for more information.

March 11, 2025 is ACT day!

The ACT is a challenging three hour test that covers English, Math, Reading, and Science. The scores matter for college admissions (technical, two-year, and university programs), military scholarship, educational scholarship, even the workforce.

The KHS ACT Preparation Program is a FREE opportunity for all 11th grade students at KHS to understand the test, analyze their performance, set appropriate goals, and train for the ACT.

All KHS 11th grade students took the PreACT test on September 27.

Once the scores come in, our work begins!

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View our program calendar

Career Planning Dates for 2024-25

Students will meet for Career Planning on the following dates:

October 22- November 19- December 10- January 28- February 11- March 25- April 8

In October:

• Juniors and Seniors will pick a breakout session that fits their career path or interests for the future. They will be able to listen and learn from someone in a career they are interested in.

• Sophomores will continue their rotation learning about all of the 4 post-secondary paths (college, technical college, military and apprenticeships/employment.)

• Freshman will select a department or KHS Path they are interested in learning more about.

Application event coming soon - SENIORS: KHS is hosting an application event that allows senior students to meet with admissions counselors from various colleges to help them through the application process. If your student plans to attend one of the colleges listed below, this is a great opportunity for them to apply right here at KHS. Some of them will find out if they are admitted on the same day they apply.

Stay tuned for the colleges that will be a part of this event and the dates this event will take place!

UW System Fall Workshops - UW HELP is excited to announce future fall dates for the 2024 UW System Fall Workshops. These are free and informative for students. Please check out the website for future dates.

FAFSA ~ Free Application for Federal Student Aid is being updated and will not be available until December 1st. More information will be shared as it is released regarding when students can apply.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Transcripts required for college applications and other institutions must be ordered through Xello. Log into Xello through Classlink using your Kimberly Google Sign-in.

Contact Student Services if you have any questions. Any transcripts requested are sent electronically. If a university has an application tracker, it may take 1 - 2 weeks to show up on the tracker.

2024-25 ACT EXAM DATES

Below are the National Test Dates for the ACT. Students must register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org. Fee waivers for the ACT are available for students who qualify. Please email your counselor to request a fee waiver. Also, all juniors will take the state required ACT Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Camp HOPE- Fall Registration Now Open

Camp HOPE is a non-profit organization that provides free weekend bereavement camps for grieving children and teens and their families. For the past 34 years, Camp HOPE has offered spring, fall and winter weekend camps.

The 2024 fall camp runs Saturday, October 5 at 9:00am through Sunday, October 6 at 3:00pm. Registration for kids 5-18 is now open. Because of generous donations and contributions, there is no cost to attend Camp and transportation may be made available at no cost if pre-arranged through contacting us. Camp welcomes all genders, races, sexual orientations, religions, and is nondiscriminatory. For more information, go to their website: https://www.camphopeforkids.org/

Interested families can register the website: www.camphopeforkids.org/camp-hope-registration

For any questions, please contact marialoy@camphopeforkids.org

SOPHOMORE STUDENTS - CLASS OF 2027 - FOCUS Program

On Thursday October 10, 2024 our tenth grade students will be attending the ThedaCare FOCUS Program (formerly PARTY at the PAC) at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. We will be leaving at 8:00 am, and returning around 10:50am. If you would NOT like your child to attend, please complete and return the form attached.

FOCUS – Focus on Driving, Others are Affected, Clear Distractions, Understand that Substances Impair Judgment, Safely Reach Your Destination. The 27th annual FOCUS program is hosted by the Trauma Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah and funded by the ThedaCare Family of Foundations and local community support. The Trauma Center works to empower students to make safe choices by shedding light on the dangers of risky behaviors and their often life-changing outcomes.

The FOCUS Parent Program, held in conjunction with the live program, will offer an opportunity for parents to hear from local law enforcement and community professionals. Please visit Parent Program Registration if you would like to attend the program. You do not need to attend the same program time as your teen.

Please note: The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center recommends all persons in the facility wear face coverings but does not require it.

PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE ONLY IF YOUR STUDENT WILL NOT BE ATTENDING FOCUS

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Below are the links for our Free and Reduced Lunch program. If you are approved for Free and Reduce lunch, and would also like to have fees waived, it is necessary to also fill out the Sharing of Information form.

Monthly Food Service Newsletter

Free and Reduced School Meals - Application

Free and Reduced School Meals - Information

Free and Reduced School Meals - Sharing Information with Other Programs