Email: jelinjo@lodischoolswi.org
Website: https://high.lodi.k12.wi.us/
Location: 1100 Sauk Street, Lodi, WI, USA
Phone: 608-592-3853
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LodiSchoolsWI/
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Hello LHS Families,
As the holiday season approaches, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible students, parents, and staff who make the Lodi High School community so special.
This time of year reminds us of the importance of connection, compassion, and celebration. Reflecting on the past semester, I am proud of the hard work, growth, and achievements our students have accomplished both in and outside the classroom.
As we transition into winter activities, I encourage you to join us for a winter concert, a forensics or mock trial competition, or a wrestling or basketball game. These events showcase the incredible talents and dedication of our students.
During December, I hope you can find time to relax, enjoy your loved ones, and celebrate the joys of the season. Whether it’s through family traditions, volunteering, or sharing moments of laughter, these connections remind us of what truly matters.
On behalf of the entire staff at Lodi High School, I wish you a joyful, peaceful, and safe holiday season. Thank you for being an integral part of our wonderful school community.
Go Blue Devils!
Mr. Jelinek
October - Students of the Month
The following students were selected as "student of the month" for September. Every month, staff from each department have the opportunity to nominate a student who has gone above and beyond in the past month. Award winners are presented with a certificate, enjoy some breakfast snacks, and receive a personal thank you note from the nominating teacher.
CTE - Kaylee Uphoff
Office/Custodial/LMC - Caleb Rotzoll
Soc. Studies - Aiden Zitani
STEAM - Sophie Woodburn & Sierra Ferkey
Math - ElyJah Fierro
Spanish - Mikko LaMere
English - Ace Hoffmann
PE - Keyton Lord
Art - Emma Bader
Science - Mia Walstad
Music - Jon Wilken (not pictured)
The Patchwork Enterprise class will be having their annual Holiday Sale on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Products will be available for purchase in room 1003 in Lodi High School, 1100 Sauk Street. Students will be selling products from 3:15pm - 6:00pm. Patchwork Enterprise students have been busy creating over 45 products including dips and dressings, breads and breakfast, grilling spices, sweet treats, meal helpers, soups, and gifts from the holiday gift center. These products range in price from $1.50 - $4.00. We have worked with the technology department and will be selling Lodi coffee mugs ($3.50) and two types of tumblers ($7.50 & $10.00). Lots of great product/gift ideas for people on your Christmas list. We accept cash & checks for payment!
Join us for the Transition Endeavor’s Annual Winter Sale on Wednesday, December 4th from 3:30 to 5:00 PM in the High School Commons. This event is in partnership with Patchwork Enterprise, our high school student business. We’ll have a variety of great products and gift ideas perfect for everyone on your Christmas list!
About Transition Endeavor
Transition Endeavor is our 18-21 Transition Program school business, designed to provide students with valuable hands-on experience as they explore their strengths and interests while developing important skills for employment and leisure activities.
Through this program, students have the opportunity to build independence in several key areas, including:
- Following systematic instructions to complete tasks
- Self-advocacy and communication skills
- Teamwork and problem-solving
- Taking initiative and performing assigned tasks
- Personal and time management
- Demonstrating appropriate work habits and behaviors
- Money management and soft skills
We are grateful for your continued support of our program and look forward to seeing you at the sale!
On Saturday Dec. 7, the National Honor Society will host A Holly Jolly Trivia Night for Lodi HS students and staff. The event will run from 6pm-10:30pm in the LHS commons. Students and staff can make teams of up to four players. The entry fee is $5 per person, with food and door prizes provided. The top team will win $50 each, with second place earning $20 each and third place $10 each. We hope many people will join us for this FUN-raiser as the holiday season approaches.
Congratulations to our 20 newest members of the LHS Chapter of the National Honors Society. The new members were selected by a committee of teachers, called the Faculty Council, because they have met the rigorous standards described in the NHS constitution. They are juniors and seniors with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to the school and the community.
Lodi High School held the district's annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the Performing Arts Center on November 11. This year, Navy veteran Paul Fisk spoke about our nation’s POWs and MIAs, while Senior Master Sergeant Todd Kern shared his experiences serving in the Air Force. He emphasized that even if military service isn’t your passion, there are countless ways to make an impact through service to your community. The ceremony also provided an opportunity for students to showcase their talents. Members of Lodi Area Boy Scout Troop 113, Brock Wendt and Aiden Zitani, performed the presentation of the colors. Senior speakers included Juniper Schmidt, Isabelle Wipperfurth, Caleb Rotzoll, Chase Maas, and Jadyn Hellenbrand. Soloist Blake Simpson gave a moving performance of the time-honored melody Taps. The Lodi High School Chamber Choir performed the National Anthem, and the choir and high school band collaborated to present the service songs for the five branches of the military: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force.
Lodi High School will offer four signing dates during the 2024-25 school year for prospective student-athletes. The dates are determined using the initial signing date for each period as listed on the National Letter of Intent website. Please reach out to Lodi High School Athletic Director, Sue Meffert, if you are interested in setting something up.
Sue Meffert
608-592-3853 ext. 4412
The dates will be:
February 5, 2025
April 16, 2025
December Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner. They will be taking place on Tuesday, December 10 from 3:30 to 7:30. As we have done in the past, parents will be able to schedule a phone, Google Meet, or in-person conference with their student's teachers starting on Thursday, Dec. 5 through YouCanBookMe. Information will be share via an IC message on Thursday.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Visual Arts Classic Team!
We are thrilled to announce the official roster for this year’s Visual Arts Classic (VAC) team! Please join us in celebrating the talented students who will be representing our school:
Scarlett Reppen, Adrianna Gonzalez, Alannah Moen, Annika Smith, Audrey Dallman, Jester Smith, Arrow Schilling, Olivia Tirrell, Juniper Schmidt, Charlotte Leu, Keleigh Bannach, and Kai Hall.
The team is gearing up for an exciting season of creative challenges and artistic excellence. They’ll showcase their skills at the regional competition at Carroll College on February 21st, with their sights set on advancing to the State competition at Edgewood College on April 4th.
Let’s wish our artists the best of luck as they prepare to bring their imagination, passion, and teamwork to the stage. Go team! Click on the following to see all of the upcoming art opportunities!
December 2024
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available to seniors on December 1st, 2024. For more information and to access the application, please visit studentaid.gov. Families can get help completing the FAFSA by attending a Free College Goal Wisconsin event. The events are held at locations throughout the state in January and February. To get more information and to register for an event, please visit https://collegegoalwi.org/. Students have a chance to win a scholarship just by attending a College Goal Wisconsin event.
In addition, seniors are encouraged to start looking at scholarship information on the websites of the colleges/technical schools to which they have applied. Additional scholarship information can be found on the “Scholarships” section of the LHS Counseling website.
Course Selection for 2025-26
This month, counselors will be meeting with freshmen, sophomores and juniors during their English classes to discuss course selection for next school year. Students will be getting information about graduation requirements, post-secondary options, college and technical college admission requirements and other educational opportunities. Students will be able to enter their course requests in Infinite Campus during this time. Course requests will need to be finalized in Infinite Campus by January 24th. We encourage you to discuss this with your student(s) and to look through the course catalog for information about graduation requirements and course offerings. The course catalog can be found on the high school counseling website at https://high.lodi.k12.wi.us/counseling/course-catalog-and-scheduling Please feel free to reach out to a counselor with any questions. Mr. Lembcke can be reached at 608-592-3853 ext. 4413 or lembcgr@lodischoolswi.org, and Mrs. Kinonen can be reached at 08-592-3853 ext. 4414 or kinonme@lodischoolswi.org.
Holiday Ideas from Blue Devil Manufacturing
For the upcoming holiday season, Blue Devil Manufacturing will be offering two limited time deals. The first is the Holiday Bundle which includes an Engraved Lodi Mug and your choice of either a set (5) of Pallet or Engraved Coasters, all for $20. We will also be offering an Entryway Welcome Sign for $50. The entire product, which resembles a fence, features a hanging sign that is customizable to be engraved with whatever you choose. Orders for the Entryway Welcome Sign are due by December 6th.
In addition, we also have our normal inventory of items that make great holiday gifts. Click on this link to place your order.
Lodi High School recently participated in the Thailand Cultural Exchange this month. We sent 11 students and 4 staff members to our sister school Sa-Nguan Ying School in Suphan Buri, Thailand. The students, Finn Berg, Ella Carter, Natalie Detert, Katie Frey, Hunter Lorang, Charlotte Leu, Alannah Moen, Jakob Newman, Jester Smith, Miakya Vang, and Laurence Wood, were joined by Kelsie Barlow, Jason Marshall, Sue Meffert, and Tekla Nimmow. They left on 11/6 and returned on 11/29. This was an exciting opportunity for the Lodi community.
1. Senior photos, Baby photos, and "remember when" photos should be sent to Mr. Schmidt as soon as possible!
2. Ordering the 2025 Yearbook:
Basic yearbooks cost $55. Your name can be engraved on the front cover for an additional $8.
- To pay by debit or credit card, click here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1116951/Lodi-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024081004323688382/CATALOG_SHOP/ Jostens Online Orders Payment plans are available online.
- To pay by cash or check, send your payment with the student's name to the high school, c/o Garit Schmidt. Please make out checks to Lodi High School. If you want to order personalization, icons, etc.please fill out an order form from your homeroom teacher.
3. If you would like to buy a business ad, or grad ad for the yearbook, please email Mr. Schmidt schmiga@lodischoolswi.org
If you have any questions, you can contact me here: schmiga@lodischoolswi.org
Hello Families,
Each year, families in our district are offered support during the holiday season through the Lodi Santa Project. This project has been around for 30+ years providing local families in need with gifts, cold weather gear and other necessities anonymously for those who might otherwise go without. Last year we helped over 40 families with more than 100 children. These are especially difficult times for many families in our community. If you, or any family that you know who are part of the Lodi School District would benefit from this project, please reach out to the program coordinator, Pam Cunningham, directly via email at lodisantaproject@gmail.com. All information is kept strictly confidential.
Families who would like to support the Lodi Santa Project financially or who would like to sponsor a child or family can also contact Pam at the email address above. Monetary donations as well as donations such as socks, mittens, hats, books, teen friendly gift cards, board games, crafts, etc. are always appreciated!
Please enjoy the following video, produced by Middle and High School LMC Director, Ms. Pauls Tonn. The video highlights the history and impact that the school forest has had on our community as well as describing the necessity for the upcoming tree harvest.
Nurse’s Notes December 2024:
E-Cigarettes:
The e-cigarette aerosol that users breathe from the device and exhale can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, including:
Nicotine
Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs
Flavorings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease
Volatile organic compounds
Cancer-causing chemicals
Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead1
The aerosol that users inhale and exhale from e-cigarettes can expose both themselves and bystanders to harmful substances.
It is difficult for consumers to know what e-cigarette products contain. For example, some e-cigarettes marketed as containing zero percent nicotine have been found to contain nicotine.
If you use tobacco, it’s never too late to quit. For free help, visit smokefree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Talk to your student about why e-cigarettes are harmful for them. It’s never too late.
National Handwashing Week:
National Handwashing Week is the first week in December and is dedicated
to help people remain healthy one hand wash at a time. Practicing good
hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections.
Washing your hands regularly can prevent the spread of germs.
Illness:
Keeping students home when they are ill helps to reduce the spread of illness. The link from CDC is a quick guide of what you can do to help reduce the spread.
CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance
Quick guide to returning to school
Other Resources:
Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network helps assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services.
Link to Wisconsin Wayfinder webpage or toll-free number 877-947-2929
Janelle Sivam RN, BSN
School Nurse
Lodi High School 608-592-3853 Ext 4484
LES/OSC 608-592-3842 Ext 2103
December 2024
Well the snow is here and winter begins and so do the holidays!
Our Harvest of the month features for December are cranberries, brussel sprouts and sorrel. Sorrel is a light herb with leaves with a lemony scent. Please watch for our featured items on the menu throughout the month. We are featuring our guest Chef John Sugimura on Tuesday, December 10. He will be talking to the students about Japanese culture and making a Japanese dish, Yakitori Yakisoba (grilled chicken skewers and grilled noodles with vegetables), for our lunch feature that day. I am so excited for everyone to meet Chef John and hear his story. Please come down and buy lunch that day and show him our support!
Please remember to visit our salad bar when you take lunch. We have a variety of fruits and vegetables for you to try. If there is something you would like to see on your salad bar please let us know and we will try to get it. We want you to get your fruits and vegetables! We will have a ham dinner on this month also in honor of the Holiday Season. Please watch your menu for the schedule. We will be featuring a special holiday cookie to go along with the ham dinner. We will also feature a festive long john at breakfast in December. So exciting!
I also need to make everyone aware of a change that will be happening in January. With all the price changes in the last year, we need to adjust our pricing. We will have to raise ala carte prices starting January 2, 2025. This will not affect our meal or milk prices. We are looking for new and different items to give you more choices. We appreciate your support and understanding as we make our way through the changes.
Remember to be grateful for all that we have and all the good food we get to eat and remember to help those less fortunate. It is a special time of year and I hope you spend it with family and friends and fill your heart with joy! Happy Holidays Everyone!
Diane Lueck
Taher Food Service Director
Appreciate a Staff Member!
We have so many amazing educators here at Lodi High School! Mr. Jelinek and Mr. Marshall sat down with each staff member, and one of the common themes that came up was how much our staff love to be appreciated by the families that they serve. When you experience a staff member who is going above and beyond or deserves some recognition, please consider giving them a shout-out through our staff appreciation google form. Your appreciation will be put on a staff appreciation poster and shared with that staff member.
Below is a list of resources available to families here in Lodi.
Blessings in a Backpack
Students in this program receive a bag of non-perishable, kid-friendly food every Friday that is intended for them to be able to eat over the weekend. Bags will be dispensed in a discreet and confidential manner. If we don’t have school on Fridays, the bags will be placed in backpacks on Thursdays. This program began a few years back and continues to grow each school year adding more families. If you are interested in this program contact Val Bilkey, Primary School Counselor at 592-3855 ext 1216 or bilkeva@lodischoolswi.org.
Bridging Brighter Smiles
Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School
http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891, or email coordinator@bbsmiles.org.
Four Winds to Freedom
Certified Equine Gestalt Coach-partnering with horses to help teenagers and adolescents find self-love, joy, connection, and freedom while navigating their life’s challenges. For more information, see their websites: Four Winds to Freedom
Free and Reduced Lunch
The Free and Reduced Lunch program is income based. The application can be found on the school district website under ‘Our Families’ and then ‘Food Service’.
If you have any questions about this program reach out to Ariel Andrews 608.592.3855 ext. 1017 or andrear@lodischoolswi.org
Psychotherapy Center of Waunakee
This is a new partnership between the Psychotherapy Center and the school district of Lodi to offer integrated services in our buildings. Here is their flier in Spanish and English.
If you would like to get your child signed up for this service email Megan Kinonen.
Reach Out Lodi
A not-for-profit organization that has food, clothing, school supplies, and other basic essentials available for families. Calling ahead to set up an appointment and check on available resources can be helpful.
Address: 601 Clark St, Lodi, WI 53555
Lodi Santa Project
Non-profit organization funded solely through local donations that provides holiday gifts, cold weather gear, clothing, footwear and other needed items during the holiday season to Lodi School students who would otherwise go without.
Coordinator: Pam Cunningham
Email: lodisantaproject@gmail.com
Speak Up Speak Out is a resource created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Office of School Safety. It serves a a tip line for anyone to report a safety issue within the school. Students, parents, school staff, or any Lodi community member can submit a school safety concern or threat via the Speak Up Speak Out - Wisconsin website. This resource is monitored around the clock by the state of Wisconsin for major safety issues so that we can respond efficiently to a threat.
Please enjoy our first two Lodi Advocate Broadcasts of the School Year.
We are very fortunate to have Audrey Parpart take pictures at many of our co-curricular events. If you would like to view/download any of these photos, you can find them at the following link:
Please be sure to thank Audrey for all she does to capture these moments!
The high school staff directory is located on the Lodi High School homepage under Contact Us. Here is a link to the staff directory.
