
WMS Weekly Wauna Connect
September 5, 2024
Weekly Happenings
Monday 9/9/24 -
Advisory Day 5
8th Grade Football Game 5:30 Waunakee Purple vs. Verona Black @Waunakee Stadium
8th Grade Football Game 7:00 Waunakee White vs. Verona Orange @Waunakee Stadium
Tuesday 9/10/24 -
Advisory Day 6
7th Grade Football Game 5:30 Waunakee White vs. Verona Black @Waunakee Stadium
7th Grade Football Game 7:00 Waunakee Purple vs. Verona Orange @Waunakee Stadium
Wednesday 9/11/24 -
Advisory Day 1
School Picture Day!!!
Thursday 9/12/24 -
Advisory Day 2
Cross Country @ Windsor Sports Complex
4:30 - 7th Grade Girls
4:55 - 7th Grade Boys
5:20 - 8th Grade Girls
5:45 - 8th Grade Boys
7th Grade Girls Volleyball Game 4:15 Waunakee Purple vs. Deforest at Waunakee Intermediate School
7th Grade Girls Volleyball Game 4:15 Waunakee White vs. Deforest at Deforest Middle School
8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game 4:15 Waunakee White vs DeForest at Deforest Middle School
8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game 4:15 Waunakee Purple vs. Deforest @Waunakee Intermediate School
Friday 9/13/24 -
Wyn - Day 3
Happy Friday!
WMS Important Dates
Wednesday 10/16/24 - Picture Retake Day
WMS Co Curriculars
Please double click on the club you would like more information about.
Picture Day - September 11
Photos of all students will be taken during school hours on September 11th. These photos are used on lunch cards and in the Yearbook. Optional picture packages may be purchased at my.lifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTSK48TP.
Picture retake day is currently scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Note: All students MUST get their photo taken, but you are not required to purchase a picture package.
Attendance Matters
For your convenience, you can submit your attendance request via three convenient options:
Infinite Campus- click here to view instructions on how to submit a new absence request in the Parent Portal, view absence requests, and how to delete a request. For questions or help creating a Campus Parent account, please reach out to Julie Gengler, District Registrar, via email. You can also visit our school websites under the Family Tab/Attendance for more information.
Attendance Line has a 24/7 voicemail that you may use anytime. You may call the attendance line at (608)849-2060 press 1. Please clearly state/spell your child's name, reason for absence, your name and phone number.
Email at wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us to leave a message with your child's name, reason for absence and your name & phone number in case we need to reach you..
If you'll be seeing a medical provider, please obtain a note and forward it to the attendance email and we'll be happy to code the absence as medically excused.
Waunakee City News
The Village of Waunakee notified us on Wednesday, August 21 that the construction and road work along South Street will not be completed by the beginning of the school year. The projected timeline for the entire road project will be completed by early October.
Concrete work on the sidewalk near 8th Street will be completed by the beginning of school. Pedestrians are able to use Fish, West, and O’Malley Streets to access the South side of 8th Street. They will then be able to use the sidewalk through to the Middle and High School campuses.
To ensure the safety of all students, we kindly ask parents and guardians to discuss alternative walking or biking routes to Waunakee Community Middle School and Waunakee Community High School with their children, being mindful of the ongoing construction along South Street. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership!
Community members are welcome to follow all Village of Waunakee street projects by visiting the Village of Waunakee website and Facebook page.
Fall Aquatic Programs
For information on our Aquatic Program please follow this link
Health Matters
Vaccine Requirements
7th Grade Vaccine Requirements
Click HERE, for more details.
Medication Forms
Registration
Our online registration is live! We encourage you to register as soon as possible. All families of returning and new students are required to register. We need our families to review and update their household and student information. This is a requirement and NOT OPTIONAL for ALL families.
Registration will take place online in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This process should take 15-20 minutes. To help prevent duplication of information, only the Primary Household member will need to login to their Infinite Campus parent account and click on the “more” tab to access the online registration. We will not hold on-site registration at any of our buildings. If you have questions or need assistance with Infinite Campus, please send an email to District Registrar, Julie Gengler, at wcsd_registrar@waunakee.k12.wi.us. If you would like assistance with the online registration in a language other than English, please contact District Interpreter and Translator, Jose Velarde Aguilar, at 608-206-5730.
Taher Food Service Information
Waunakee Community School District would like to welcome back all students, staff, and parents/guardians for the 2024-2025 school year. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Taher, Inc., as our food service provider.
The Food Service office is located at the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) at 101 School Drive (lower level), next to the Waunakee Community High School.
Our business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on school days. Click here for a welcome back letter from Taher for the 2024-2025 school year.
Contact Us I Thomas Marks, Director of Food Services
Email: thomasmarks@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Phone: (608) 849-2185
Food Services Website I https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/departments/food-services
School Lunch Menus I https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/departments/food-services
Free and Reduced Application Information I https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/departments/food-services/free-and-reduced-lunch
Free and Reduced Application 2024-2024 I
English F/R Application
Spanish F/R Application
2024-2025 Share Form I Application Share Form Application (Spanish)
From WCSD
Bridging Brighter Smiles
Go Fan Passes/Tickets Available for the 2024-2025 School Year
Dear WCSD Families and Student-Athletes,
Thank you for your support of the Waunakee Community High School’s athletic activities. We highly encourage you to purchase passes and/or tickets prior to the games being held at the Waunakee Community High School. Tickets and Activity Passes are now available on the GoFan website. For complete details, please see the Athletic Department's Letter to Families.
Fans & Sportsmanship
The Badger Conference would like to remind all fans, parents, and community members of the critical importance of sportsmanship at our athletic events. High school sports are a time for excitement, competition, and creating lasting memories. To ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, we must uphold the highest standards of behavior.
We emphasize that any inappropriate comments or actions directed at the appearance, religion, race, ethnicity, or any other personal characteristics of players, coaches, officials, or fellow fans will not be tolerated under any circumstances. In addition, the use of profanity, intimidating remarks, or actions is strictly prohibited.
Our Badger Conference schools are committed to fostering an environment where respect, fairness, and integrity prevail. High school sports are more than just games; they are opportunities for our young athletes to develop character, build bonds, and form lifelong memories. Every cheer, every shout of encouragement, and every display of respect contributes to the growth and development of our students.
We encourage all attendees to support our athletes positively and constructively. Let us celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements with enthusiasm and respect. Your cooperation is essential in making our sports events safe, enjoyable, and inspiring for everyone involved.
Thank you for your understanding and commitment to upholding the values of sportsmanship and respect at all Badger Conference athletic events.
Community
The Community Education area strives to provide enrichment opportunities to students and adults in the Waunakee area. We offer several different types of classes or workshops throughout the school year and summer, geared toward different age groups. We hope you'll give one of our classes a try! View our offerings! Please check back often as course offerings change.
We believe in collaborative partnerships with students, parents, teachers, staff, businesses and the greater community leading to educational excellence. Community involvement and support is an essential ingredient for the district’s success. Check out our Community Events section on our website to find information about the happenings around our community. Please check back often!
Waunakee Middle School Contact Information
Jeffrey Kenas, Principal,
jeffreykenas@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Michael Zibell, Associate Principal,
michaelzibell@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Patricia Coffren, Administrative Assistant,
patriciacoffren@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Karen Kashuk, Administrative Assistant Attendance,
karenkashuk@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Attendance 608-849-2060 Select language, then press1 or email at: wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Tammy Willborn, Health Assistant, tammywillborn@waunakee.k12.wi.us