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Parent-Teacher Conferences are November 7th & 11th from 3-6:30 p.m. One of the primary parents will receive an email or hardcopy of the personal website instructions to schedule conferences with their student’s teachers starting Monday, October 21st, at approximately 8 a.m. Primary parents are asked to check with each other to see which email address the computer sent the information to. Conferences will be set up for in-person only. If you would like to engage in a phone call or an email correspondence with your child’s teacher, please reach out to them at your convenience.

The system will be open to parents to schedule conferences up until 24 hours prior to each conference date. You will know your conference times immediately after scheduling so please write them down or print. You will be able to change appointments if necessary.

If you do not have computer access, you can schedule a conference by calling or emailing Dawn Seehafer in the main office at (715)359-6561 ext. 4021 or dseehafer@dce.k12.wi.us

In February 2024, the state enacted ACT 95, which mandates that high schools across Wisconsin communicate the rankings of students on their transcript — using only their GPA — in the top 5% and top 10% of their class at the end of their junior year. Notably, as part of the Act 95 Wisconsin Guarantee program, students in the top 5% will be guaranteed admission to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, while those in the top 10% will secure guaranteed admission to all other University of Wisconsin campuses.

In light of this new law, the D.C. Everest Senior High is considering the implementation of a weighted grading system. This system would assign additional GPA points based on the rigor of courses. For example, Advanced Placement (AP) courses may receive extra weight to reflect the higher expectations of those collegiate level courses. We are also exploring granting additional weight for Dual Enrollment, honors, and those courses that lead to certification (Microsoft Office Specialist, ServSafe, CompTIA A+, and many more).

To discuss the potential transition from a non-weighted to a weighted grading system, we invite you to attend listening sessions during our Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 7th, and Monday, November 11th, at 5:00 p.m. in the IMC. These sessions will provide valuable insights into how these changes could impact transcripts and grading.

We look forward to your participation and input!

On Tuesday, October 22nd, will be the senior high picture retake day from 7-9:30 a.m. only. If students did not have their picture taken and want to for the yearbook and possibly to purchase, please do so on this day. Students who received their pictures and want them retaken MUST bring the bad pictures back on this day. Per the photographers discretion, is if there will be a fee. If there is something obviously wrong with them (eyes closed, very blurry, etc), there will be no extra cost.

All quarter and semester report cards will be exclusively available on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Digital approach allows for convenient and efficient access to your child's academic progress.

If you need access to the Parent Portal or would like to request paper copies of report cards, please email Melissa Barwick, Student Services Secretary, at mbarwick@dce.k12.wi.us. In your email, please provide child's name and your request.

Should you have any specific questions or concerns regarding your child's grades, we encourage you to reach out directly to the respective teacher. They will be more than happy to assist you and provide guidance on your child's academic performance.

The mandatory Winter Sports Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, November 4th, 2024, at the senior high at 6:00 p.m. **If you attended the Fall Sports Meeting, you will only need to come to the coach meeting at 6:30 p.m. If you did not, you will need to attend the 6:00 p.m. Athletic Director’s meeting as well as the coach meeting. Student athletes (Grades 9-12) are NOT required to attend this meeting.

Electronic registration needs to be completed through rSchool at https://dceverest-ar.rschooltoday.com/ . This must be done prior to any student participating in practice and competitions. This is where parents will complete all forms needed. These requirements can be found on the high school website by clicking on Athletics and then the link under Registration for RSchool or refer to the link above. If this has been completed for a fall sport, you do not need to complete again.

Winter Sports Practice Start Dates

Girls Basketball – November 11

Boys Basketball – November 18

Curling – October 29 @ Wausau Curling Center (transportation is NOT provided)

Boys Hockey – November 11

Girls Hockey – November 11

Boys Swimming – November 18

Ski/Snowboard – TBD

Wrestling – November 18

Fees vary by activity and are based on the overall costs of the school programs. Options for fee waivers or payment schedules are available and can be arranged by contacting the athletic director.

Student photo ID cards serve as the activity pass for all HOME athletic, drama, and musical events (excluding the Variety Show, dances, WIAA playoff games, and tournaments.). It also serves as a library card to check out books and other reference materials and to enter the building during school hours. If lost, there placement cost is $9 paid in the main office. Students are expected to carry their ID card at all times. Students who did not have a D.C. Everest school picture taken last year, need to report to the commons during one of the Open HouseSessions to have a picture taken so that an ID can be made for them.

The Wisconsin Valley Conference uses GoFan for online ticketing. Tickets for sporting events need to be pre-purchased online using this link prior to each event: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI25026.

We are also offering the following WVC Season Passes through GoFan:

• Adult WVC Pass - $90 – Good for one ADULT ticket for each regular season HOME & AWAY game within the WVC schools during the 2024-2025 school year. **This pass is not eligible for away non-conference events or WIAA post-season events.

• Family of 4 WVC Pass - $250 – Good for one ticket for each member (up to four) to each regular season HOME & AWAY game within the WVC schools during the 2024-2025 school year. **This pass is not eligible for away non-conference events or WIAA post-season events.

• High School Student WVC Pass - $25 – Good for one HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ticket for each regular season AWAY game within the WVC schools during the 2024-2025 school year. **This pass is not eligible for away non-conference events or WIAA post-season events. ID may be required at the gate.

To purchase any of the above passes or other season passes, please visit: https://gofan.co/event/1017989?schoolId=WI25026

Yearbooks can be pre-ordered before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025 for $60. Yearbooks can be purchased on Infinite Campus under "optional fees" via credit/debit card, or in person at the high school main office using credit/debit card, check, or cash. After 3:00 p.m. on January 17, 2025, yearbooks can only be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis for a cost of $75 when they arrive in May.

Senior portraits must be submitted to the yearbook staff by Friday, November 15, 2024. If you have questions about photo requirements, want to check on photo submissions, or would like your student to have a free senior photo taken at school, please email srh-yearbook@dce.k12.wi.us.

We would like to inform you that Senior Ad messages with photos in the 2025 yearbook can be ordered for your senior student(s). Senior ad content and payment are due by Friday, December 20, 2024. Letters with ad information will be mailed out within the next few weeks, but please see the attached letter and order form if needed. Instructions for ad submission are provided in the letter, but if you have any questions, please email srh-yearbook@dce.k12.wi.us. December tends to get busy for many, so please consider submitting early.

Student attendance at school is one of the most significant indicators of student success. We look to partner with our families to ensure the prioritization of student attendance and success. If a student is going to be absent from school, the parent/guardian must call (715) 359-6561 Ext: 4247 or email SRH-Attendance@dce.k12.wi.us before 7:28 a.m. Otherwise written communication with a parent/guardian signature should be submitted to the Attendance Office upon the student’s return to school. Per state statute, a student may be excused for up to 10 school days. A requested absence of 1 period or more counts as a day with an absence. If absences are not communicated, or a student has a recorded absence on 10 or more days, the absence will be considered unexcused and the student may be considered for truancy processes. These processes include loss of privileges, ELT restrictions, after school detentions, Saturday detentions, truancy citations, and potential truancy court.

The school counseling program works with individual students to support academic achievement, college and career readiness, social emotional strategies, and advocacy for long-term community support.

The Student Services Department has a CANVAS course with quick contacts and valuable information for college/career/academics/social emotional topics. Please ask your child to show you the “Student Services,” CANVAS page to ensure you have access to great resources. The calendar has many, many great opportunities for students to connect with college or career representatives.

College Tidbits for Seniors: Go to the Student Services CANVAS course for more detailed information about college applications.

Check out the three most commonly used college application methods-

*UW application https://apply.wisconsin.edu/homepage (best when applying to any UW College)

*COMMON APP https://www.commonapp.org/ (best when applying to colleges outside the state or private)

*WI Technical Colleges https://www.wistechcolleges.org/apply

Students should apply with an email that is not affiliated with the high school and emails should be checked often during the college application window.

Junior conferencing with counselors begins the first week of October and runs through February. Please watch for an invitation to attend in the mail with your conference date and times. You will receive your invite approximately two weeks prior to the conference date. We will review transcripts, college or career planning, strengths and interests and action steps for post high school plans. Please see this video to learn more. We hope to see you there!

Conversation starters with your high school student: Your involvement in your child’s high school life is so influential. Here are some conversation starters to ask your teen this month.

• What are you most excited about this year?
• Do you have any goals this year?
• Is there anything about this school year that makes you nervous?
• What would you go for this year if you knew you couldn’t fail or be rejected?

D.C. Everest partners with local counseling agencies to provide therapy services at the school site. Billing is handled directly through the counseling agency and the insurance of the family. Please contact your child’s school counselor for more information about school-based counseling.

Counselor contacts:

Jenny Oosterhuis-Student last names A-Ge, joosterhuis@dce.k12.wi.us ext. 4243

Valerie Willems- Student last names Gi-Lo, lbanks@dce.k12.wi.us ext. 4244

Jodi Devine- Student last names Lu-Sh, jdevine@dce.k12.wi.us ext. 4241

Brooke Davis- Student last names Si-Z, bdavis@dce.k12.wi.us ext. 4242

All students request transcripts through Parchment. Counselors do NOT send transcripts on behalf of students. How do I set up an account?

• Visit Parchment
• Use non-school email address
• D.C. Everest does not use school codes
• Follow steps in Parchment

If students have taken college credit while in high school through a technical or UW college and need to send those transcripts, students will need to request those transcripts directly from that school using the college website

Need Help Paying for College?

HERE ARE SOME TIPS:

*FAFSA: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting December 1 with your parent/guardian.

• Step #1: Student and Parent/Guardian need to create a FSA ID. Go to studentaid.gov.
• Step #2: Complete FAFSA at studentaid.gov. The FAFSA can give aid in the forms of loans, grants, and/or work study.

Need help completing the FAFSA? Go to College Goal Wisconsin on January 21st at Northcentral Technical College 6pm or contact Financial Aid Office of the college your student plans to attend.

*Scholarships: Apply for as many scholarships as possible. CLICK HERE for a cumulative list of local/regional scholarships or go to:

• College/Career Ready Canvas Page
• Scholarships Under Quick Links or pages

October is national manufacturing month. Students will have the opportunity to learn about manufacturing firsthand by visiting cTech Manufacturing on October 17 from 11am-1pm in the lunchroom, taking a tour of Greenheck October 18 or taking a tour of Merrill Steel October 23.

Congratulations to Kamrin Cagle for being the Youth Apprentice student of the month. Kamrin is a Youth Apprentice at Great Lakes Cheese, has selected manufacturing as his career cluster, and industrial equipment as his pathway.

NEW to D.C. Everest Senior High is a College and Career Center. Here students will find brochures from over 20 colleges, job posting, a list of college/military recruiters visiting D.C. Everest Senior High, scholarship postings, and workshops to prepare for life outside of high school. The College and Career Center is located in room 213.

We want to make sure you can best support your child.

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Queremos asegurarnos de poder apoyar mejor a su hijo.

PLEASE see future newsletters for possible changes or the senior high webpage.

OCTOBER- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

18 - Parent-Teacher Conference emails and letters to those who do not have an email

21 - Parent-Teacher Conferences website opens (refer to the letter emailed or sent) to make appointments

22 - Picture Retake Day, 7-9:30 a.m. only

23 - You Matter Day - "Everything is Possible" an altered a.m. 90 min Advisory, Linked Here

24-25 - NO SCHOOL

28 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony by invitation

NOVEMBER- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

1 - Quarter 1 Ends

4 - NO SCHOOL

5 - Quarter 2 Begins

7 & 11 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3- 6:30 p.m. by appointment (one parent per student will be emailed 10/18 or if neither Parent/Guardian has an email, sent through USPO to sign up)

7 & 11 - GPA Listening Session 5 p.m. in the Senior High IMC

15 - Senior Yearbook Pictures Due to srh-yearbook@dce.k12.wi.us

21-24 - Musical “A Christmas Carol” (grades 6-12)

27-29 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Vacation

DECEMBER - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

20 - Last Day prior to Winter Break

23-1 - NO SCHOOL, Winter Break

JANUARY- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

2 - First day back from Winter Break

7 - Jostens meet with ALL SENIORS on Graduation caps, gowns, announcements, etc. during ELT, SH Theater

10 - 2nd Friday Count, VERY important students are in attendance, Altered a.m. Advisory Schedule

14 - Jostens returns to take orders on Graduation caps, gowns, announcements, etc., 7-10 a.m. only

16-17 - Semester 1 final exams, shortened time schedule TBD

17 - Quarter 2/Semester 1 Ends

17 - Purchase Yearbooks for $60 through 3 p.m., goes up to $75 in May at distribution, first come first serve basis

20 - NO SCHOOL

21 - Quarter 3 Begins

FEBRUARY- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

20 - Independent Learning Day for Students

21 - NO SCHOOL

22 - Senior Ball, Rothschild Pavilion, 7-10 p.m.

MARCH- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

3 - Spring Sports Parent/Coach Meetings

6 & 10 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3-6 p.m. (one parent per student will be emailed to sign up)

11 - Junior ACT Plus Writing Test, NO School for 10th & 12th

20 - Quarter 3 Ends, Last Day prior to Spring Break

21-28 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break

31 - 4th Quarter Begins

31 - 1st Day back from Spring Break

APRIL- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

TBD - Sophomore Forward Testing

TBD - Sophomore Pre-ACT Testing, NO School for 11th & 12th

10-13 - Musical “All Shook Up” (grades 8-12)

18 - NO SCHOOL

26 - Junior Prom, Central WI Convention Expo, 7:30-11 p.m.

30 - Mandatory Senior Meeting on Graduation during Advisory

MAY- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

12 - All senior fines and fees must be paid to walk graduation

14 - Academic Awards Night, SH Theater (Subject to Change)

18 - Athletic Awards Night, SH Theater (Subject to Change)

23 - Last Day for Seniors

26 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day

28 - Graduation Ceremony, Stiehm Stadium

JUNE- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4-5 - Semester 2 Final Exams for Sophomores & Juniors

5 - Last Day of School, Quarter 4/Semester 2 Ends

6 - Snow Day makeup or NO SCHOOL

TBD - Summer School Begins

Phone (715) 359-6561

• Press 1 for the Attendance Office
• Press 2 for the Health Office
• Press 3 for Guidance and Student Services
• Press 4 for Athletics
• Press 5 for Food Service

Office Staff

Mike Raether - Principal - Ext. 4022

Dallas Rennie - Assistant Principal - Ext. 4237

Luke Stachovak - Assistant Principal - Ext. 4240

Michael Krohn – Dean of Students – Ext. 4201

Mike Mathies - Athletic Director - Ext. 4400

Tami Mlodik - School Psychologist - Ext. 4328

Dawn Seehafer - Principal's Secretary - Ext. 4021

Nikki Bolen - Athletic Secretary - Ext. 4236

Melissa Barwick - Student Services Secretary - Ext. 4251

Carla Kietlinski - Attendance Secretary - Ext. 4247

Karry Salber - Front Office Secretary - Ext. 4233

Shebra Elliot - Front Office & Department Chair Secretary - Ext. 4231

Jacki Gburek - Health Assistant - Ext. 4245

Heidi Bartlett - Administrative & Community Partnership Secretary - Ext. 4327

Discrimination

The D.C. Everest Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy, gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or any basis protected by state or federal laws. The following staff are designated to receive inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Gina Lehman, Director of Student Services, gilehman@dce.k12.wi.us, or Sarah Trimner, Director of Talent and Culture, strimner@dce.k12.wi.us, both are located at 6100 Alderson Street, Weston, WI 54476 and (715) 359-4221.