Intermediate Center Update

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View your child's photo on this website to see if they need another try.

It’s important to be Respectful, Responsible, and Ready during our upcoming class parties.

To do so, I ask students and families to follow these costume guidelines:

1. Costumes need to be school appropriate. No costumes involving violence or weapons are allowed.
2. Students need to be easily identifiable, and staff needs to be able to see their faces. This means full face masks or full face paint is not allowed. If students do have some makeup or hair paint as a part of their costume, this should be applied at home, not at school.
3. For the safety of those with allergies, costumes and accessories may not contain latex.

Thank you for your help and cooperation! We look forward to celebrating!

-Katie Hauge, IC Principal

Dear Families,

It has been reported from the Department of Health Services Bureau of Communicable Diseases that pertussis (whooping cough) is increasing nationwide and has been reported in 49 Wisconsin Counties as of September 20, 2024. It is likely that the Mount Horeb School District will see cases of pertussis. This is in addition to other respiratory infections (influenza, COVID, RSV) along with the common cold that students may come into contact with this school year as well.

Schools, parents, and caregivers often do not know what specific illness a child may have; rather, children present with symptoms. If someone has the following symptoms, they should stay home because their illness could affect their ability to participate in school and there is concern that they might spread an infection to other students and staff.

• Fever (100.4 or greater), including a fever with a new rash.

• Vomiting more than twice in the preceding 24 hours.

• Diarrhea that causes ‘accidents’, is bloody, or results in greater than two bowel movements above what the child normally experiences in a 24-hour period.

• Skin sores that are draining fluid on an uncovered part of the body and are unable to be covered with a bandage.

• Respiratory virus symptoms that are worsening or not improving and not better explained by another cause such as seasonal allergies.

Please take a look at the signs and symptoms of Pertussis. Not every child with a cough has pertussis but if the cough becomes severe and is followed by a deep breath that makes a “whoop” sound or vomiting or coughing that makes it difficult to breath, please follow up with a medical provider. Pertussis generally requires antibiotics for treatment.

Thank you,

The Mount Horeb Nursing Team

C.J. Goodwin and Christy Staats

Our K-5 PTO is looking forward to many great events this coming year! If you are interested in joining us, we meet the second Wednesday of each month in the Primary Center Library at 6:30. Check out our website at www.mhk5pto.com or visit our facebook page!

Please visit this link to purchase your Bucky Book! If you are having difficulties ordering with your phone, you may need to use a computer. For some reason there have been some glitches when folks try ordering with a phone.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to visit and/or do volunteer work in our classrooms.

• Contact your child’s teacher to make arrangements for your time at school.
• All visitors and volunteers are required to fill out a Volunteer Background Check Form 48 hours in advance to expedite their check-in at the office. (Those coming from out of state or out of the country should plan on 72 hours to complete their background check.)
• All visitors are required to sign in and out of the office.
• For safety purposes, we also require that you wear visitor identification.

Can parents or guardians visit for lunch? Yes!

If you'd like to eat lunch with your child, you are welcome to join us as long as your background check is done. Use this schedule to plan your visit.

Oct. 17 - IC Photo Retakes

Oct. 24-25 - No School

Oct. 31 - Fall Parties

Nov. 6 - End of First Quarter

Nov. 12 & 14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

Nov. 22 - 5th Grade Music Program - 2pm, HS Auditorium

Nov. 27-29 - No School

Dec. 6 - IC Orchestra Debut Concert - 4pm, IC Location TBD

Dec. 20 - Winter Parties and All School Bingo

Dec. 23-Jan. 1 - Winter Break

Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Teacher In-Service - No School

Jan. 24 - End of First Semester

Feb. 14 - Friendship Parties

Feb. 28 - No School (Make-up day if needed)

March 7 - 4th Grade Music Program - 2pm, HS Auditorium

March 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 24-28 Spring Break

April 4 - End of Third Quarter

April 18 - No School

April 22 - Earth Day

April 25 - 3rd Grade Music Program - 2:00 PM, HS Auditorum
May 1 - 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM, HS Auditorium

May 5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week

May 26 - Memorial Day - No School

May 27 - 5th Grade Tie Dye - Volunteers Needed

May 28 - 4th Grade Tie Dye - Volunteers Needed

May 29 - 3rd Grade Tie Dye - Volunteers Needed

June 6 - Field Day - Volunteers Needed

June 11 - Last Day of School

Speak Up, Speak Out is a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools, providing students with immediate, accessible confidential adult support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SUSO harnesses the power of bystanders, addresses concerns early, and provides opportunities for early intervention and harm prevention. SUSO gives students a tool to break the culture of silence and connect with adults who can help.

How to report:
* Call 911 if this is an emergency or a crime in progress.
* Go to https://speakup.widoj.gov/ and “Submit a Tip”
* Download the Speak Up, Speak Out app from the Apple Store or Google Play
* Call 1-800-MY-SUSO-1 to speak to a live, trained SUSO Analyst (does not receive texts)
* Text “SUSO” to 738477 to receive a link to our anonymous P3 tip form

Need social-emotional support for your child? Need to problem-solve or check-in with our Student Services team members? We have a team of highly qualified staff who stand on the ready to support you and your student. You can call the main office at 437-7406 to be connected to our team, or you can send them an email directly.

Dean of Students: Megan Erickson, ericksonmegan@mhask.k12.wi.us

School Counselor: Buddy Sigmon, sigmonbuddy@mhasd.k12.wi.us

School Social Workers: Sophie Langkamp, langkampsophia@mounthorebschools.org, and Megan Handrick, handrickmegan@mhasd.k12.wi.us (Note - Megan Handrick is starting the school year on leave. Please contact Sophie Langkamp.)

School Psychologist: Patrick Kumke, kumkepatrick@mhasd.k12.wi.us

School Nurse: Christy Staats, staatschristy@mhasd.k12.wi.us

Intermediate Center Mission: Working together to develop lifelong learning skills in an encouraging environment where everyone is ensured high levels of learning.

Viking Vision - We see a school where:

• Our environment and practices are safe and positive for all.
• Learning is a lifelong process that involves the whole child and their well-being.
• Staff collaborate with each other to identify and best support all student needs.
• Students are resourceful problem solvers.

Principal: Katie Hauge

Secretary: Christine Swiggum

Website: mounthorebschools.org/schools/intermediate
Address: 200 Hanneman Blvd, Mount Horeb, WI
Office Phone: 608-437-7406; Attendance Phone - 608-437-7200 Option 3