Door Decorating Contest: We are asking staff to decorate the classroom door for the week of homecoming. We will have judges going around at the end of the week (there may be a prize or two). Please feel free to ask for help from your classes.

In an effort to continue to increase the number of participants and get a greater cross-section of students at the high school homecoming celebrations, a parent-led Homecoming committee is working with the high school to coordinate with local businesses and advertise the parade.

The Homecoming Parade takes place Friday, September 27th at 4:30pm.

• Each participating sport/club/org will design a "float" - which can range in size from a little red wagon to a car, tractor, or trailer - and meet at the fire station parking lot at 4:00-4:15 pm (attached is the parade route).
• Homecoming court nominees and other members of their sport/club/org can participate in the parade to help pull the wagon, distribute candy (purchased ahead of time by the club), wave, etc. DO NOT THROW CANDY. It can be handed out but not thrown.
• The parade route ends at the high school. Here are the safety rules and permission form for drivers and here is the route.

Waunakee High School (and Middle School) are using Schoology Learning, an integrated learning management solution that provides course management, mobile learning, and support for system-wide communication. Schoology enables our students, parents, and teachers to engage with learning materials and their school community from the classroom and beyond. With Schoology, students can digitally submit homework assignments, review grades, participate in interactive discussions, receive announcements/feedback, take tests, write academic blogs+more.

As a guardian, you will be able to view your child’s activity within the platform.

Login instructions:

1. Go to https://app.schoology.com/login

2. Enter the full email address associated with your infinite campus account.

3. Click on “Forgot your Password”

4. Schoology will send you an email with instructions and a link to reset your password.

5. Click link & set a "new" password

6. Login again using the link above with the "new" password

7. Your student(s) will already be associated with your schoology account.

We value your participation in your child’s education, and we encourage you to read Schoology’s Privacy Policy & Terms of Use at https://www.powerschool.com/privacy-statement-overview/. Student progress and activity will be monitored by faculty to ensure a safe, secure, and controlled environment. In addition, parent resources for Schoology can be found here. If you have questions or feedback regarding Schoology please email us!

Courtney Lovell (courtneylovell@waunakee.k12.wi.us), High School Educational Tech

Rick Franz (rickfranz@waunakee.k12.wi.us), Director of Technology

Waunakee Community School District will continue to use the Visitor Management System, Visitor Aware, in our K-12 school buildings to help streamline the check-in process for visitors and ensure the safety of students, staff, and families.

The Visitor Management System requires you to scan a state ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) the first time visiting a building. The system scans the sexual offenders database for all 50 states, the FBI watch list, and legally filed custodial documents for any visitors to our schools.

Once an individual is in the system, you will be able to check-in and check-out taking your picture at the kiosk in the school front office. The facial recognition will be utilized to identify you as a registered individual in the management system.

We appreciate your support in helping to keep our schools safe!

Attendance Tips Please remember that the state of Wisconsin allows parents to excuse their student’s absences for a total of 10 days per school year. (That’s 50 class absences for 9th -11th grades, or 45 class absences for seniors.) After that, school administration may require prior approval for any future absences.

To avoid ever reaching this limit you can submit documentation for certain absences via email or bring it in to the attendance desk. WHS_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us

Medical– bring a note from the health care provider

College- bring some documentation showing appointment/tour date and time OR submit a picture of your student in front of a sign

Funeral- parent should call or send a message to attendance

Vacation- send a handwritten note with dates of travel. Parents must be traveling with the student

Religious Holiday- parent should call or send a message to attendance

There are several bags of items left behind from the 2023-24 school year after cleaning out the Boys & Girls Phy Ed Locker Rooms over the summer. Students, please check the athletic storage rack and claim your items. All items left after Friday, September 20, 2024 will be donated.

Attention all 9-12 boys interested in participating in boys basketball this season. There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, September 12 from 7:15-7:45 am in the PAC. We will discuss the process for being registered for the season, the pre-season calendar of available events & expectations for all fall sport athletes and non-fall sport athletes. All new and returning players should plan to attend!

ALL program registration through REVTRAK WEBSTORE

Adult Lap Swim ~ Ongoing (punch card or memberships required)

Monday - Friday Hours:

• 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Lap Lanes available
• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Open for self-lead water fitness group

Master’s Swimming ~ October 6, 2024-December 15, 2024 (10 Practices) HIGH SCHOOL - ADULT

ONLY. Program Dates: October 6, 2024 - December 15, 2024 (10 practices) - 8:00-9:30 a.m. Sundays; NO PRACTICE December 1, 2024. Cost: Members - $100.00 ($10 per workout); Non-Members - $150.00 ($15 per workout) - On-Line Registration required.

Learn to Swim FALL 2024 ~ Classes begin September 22, 2024 - Registration opens September 5 at 6:00 p.m. Please review class placement criteria & age requirements BEFORE enrolling. Classes meet on Sundays.

• $60/session ~ Waunakee Residents

• $74/session ~ Non-Waunakee Residents

• 8 Week Session September 22-November 10

Family Swim ~ MOST Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:00 PM starting September 22, 2024 (always check website for closures). Pre-registration required - $10.00 per family (immediate family only please)

Please be reminded that no schedule change requests will be accepted, unless you meet one of the following reasons:

• Your schedule is incomplete (missing a course during a certain hour) or overbooked (more than one course is scheduled in the same hour.)

• You have two study halls on the same day.

• You failed the 1st semester of a year-long course.

• You are enrolled in the apprenticeship or early college credit program(s) (ECCP) and need work release or release to attend outside classes.

• You have an IEP or 504 plan in which your case manager recommends a change.

Questions or concerns may be discussed with your counselor. Thank you for understanding as our school community continues to grow.

Would you like to travel to Spain in the summer of 2025? Current sophomores and juniors who are enrolled in Spanish 3 or a higher level of Spanish are eligible to participate in our trip in June of 2025. Please view the slides from our meeting last May to learn more about registration. If you have questions, please reach out to Catie Anderson, catieanderson@waunakee.k12.wi.us.

The final registration deadline is September 20, 2024.

Waunakee High School, in accordance with state statute 118.33 (1)(6), permits a junior or senior student who has demonstrated a high level of maturity and personal responsibility the ability to leave the school premises for ONE study hall. In order to be eligible, students must have parent permission, no F's second semester (last year), a GPA of at least 2.7, must not have been suspended during the previous semester, and not have any attendance concerns. Release privileges can be revoked by administration if the student has an unexcused absence, is suspended, falls below a 2.7 GPA, transports a student not released from the building, is involved in an unlawful activity during release time, or by parent request. Students on release from study hall should not be in the building. Please note that schedule changes regarding study halls will not be granted at this time.

If you would like to enroll your student in the Responsibility Release Program, please fill out this form: Release Form

A few reminders as we are starting our fall activities/sports seasons. We are excited to kick off our school year and want to ensure students who attend co-curricular events understand our expectations at these events.

Students who attend school events while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs or behave in unsafe/disrespectful ways will lead to the following consequences for the student: (Items 1-6 will be applied to students who break the law/school rules during events).

1. Not being allowed to attend co-curricular activities for the remainder of the season (Fall, Winter, Spring) during which the offense occurred.

2. Be suspended and/or recommended for expulsion.

3. Referred to law enforcement for legal consequences.

4. Not be allowed to attend the next dance following the offense (Homecoming, Winter Formal, Prom).

5. Be required to attend AODA counseling and pass a UA to earn the privilege of attending co-curricular events in the next season (Winter for a Fall offense, Spring for a Winter offense, etc.).

6. The above consequences include all home and away events including state championship games/events/matches.

7. A second violation would result in attendance privileges at all co-curricular events/dances being revoked for a school year.

8. A third violation would result in attendance privileges at all co-curricular events/dances being revoked for the duration of the student’s high school career

Attending events is a privilege, not a right.

Fundamentals of Sportsmanship

• Show respect for self and others at all times.
  

• Show respect for the officials. Good sportsmanship implies the willingness to accept and abide by the decisions of the officials.
  

• Know, understand and appreciate the rules of the contest. Good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming to the spirit as well as the letter of the rules.
  

• Maintain self-control at all times. Prevent the desire to win from overcoming rational behavior.
  

• Recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of team affiliation.

• Disrespectful behavior towards administration, game supervisors, ticket takers, officials or players will result in students losing the privilege to attend events.

• Unsafe or disruptive behaviors will result in students losing the privilege to attend events.

Sportsmanship Reveals Character Regardless of the Final Outcome

• Remain on our side of fields, gyms etc.
• Following the game/during the game, throw your trash away.
• There is no reason/excuse for coming to school or school sponsored activities under the influence of drugs/alcohol or to behave in a disrespectful or unsafe manner. If help is needed with AODA issues - students should speak to their Counselor, Mr. Borowski, Mr. Hernandez, Mr. Gauerke, or Ms. Lensert. Attending school events is a privilege! Misbehavior at school events will not be tolerated. Misbehavior can also lead to students not being allowed to attend future school events.
• No backpacks or bags or carry in food/beverages. These items are subject to being searched or disposed of. Medical bags/supplies are permitted for individuals with medical conditions.

We all want to enjoy events and cheer for our Warrior teams/athletes. We also want students to be safe and make good choices. Students, look out for your classmates as well as yourself by being Responsible, Respectful and regardless of where you go, Be a Leader.

Sportsmanship:

Cheer positively for our team

Do not cheer negatively against the other team

Do not single out individuals on the other team

Do not “Deride” the officials

Reflect class on self, school and community (WIAA Award of Excellence)

WIAA Sportsmanship

All students are encouraged to have their photo taken, if they haven't already done so, on September 23rd. There is no cost obligation and the picture will be used to produce a student identification card. Families may purchase an individual picture packet through the Lifetouch portal at: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/.

The Waunakee Tribune is planning its 2025 graduation edition and is asking school district families to submit photos of their senior student/s. Email picture to tribnews@hngnews.com, send by U.S. Mail or drop it off at Tribune Office by January 10, 2025. The graduation section will be featured in color, so color pictures are preferred. The Tribune will need the name of the graduating senior, as well. It will be published the Friday before graduation. Contact Roberta Baumann, Waunakee Tribune Managing Editor with questions.

To be considered for Free and Reduced Lunch and fee waivers, you must apply and be approved. This application must be submitted each year. The preferred method of applying is via Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you qualify, school fees along with items such as yearbooks, school pictures, co-curricular fees, booster club fees, etc. can be waived and/or paid through our Student Financial Assistance Fund. If you need assistance, visit our website or please contact Jessica Strasia, Taher Foods, or your school social worker.

The Waunakee Community School District Student Financial Assistance Fund (SFAF) ensures ALL students in our school district can participate in district programs and activities, as well as community organized programs and activities.

The Waunakee Community School District is committed to ensuring that all students and families can participate in their school communities regardless of a family’s financial situation and ability to pay. Scholarships or payment plans are available to any student who has been approved for the free/reduced meal program, and may be available to any student whose families have a financial need due to unique circumstances.

PLEASE CONTACT: Your School Social Worker for more information on these opportunities with the Student Financial Assistance Fund.

Waunakee Community School District students and families at the 4K-12 levels were supported in several ways from the Student Financial Assistance Fund throughout the 2023-2024 school year.

The Student Financial Assistance Fund is proud to have provided $30,000+ in dollars to support students and families for the 2023-2024 school year. It is our hope that in the future this amount can increase to provide even more support for those in need. We are especially grateful to our community, staff, local partners and businesses, etc. for donating to the Student Financial Assistance Fund to make these requests possible year after year.

Examples include:

• AP exam testing fees

• Athletic and Booster Club fees

• Family Teacher Organization (FTO) Active Family Fitness, Back-to-School Kick-Off, Ice Cream Social food voucher and admittance fees

• Book Fairs at Schools (gifts of $$)

• Class and school t-shirts

• Co-curricular club fees

• Course fees

• Field and class trips

• Food service assistance

• Gift cards (Walmart, Amazon, and Kwik Trip) for basic needs

• Memory Books/Yearbooks

• Scholarships for graduating seniors

Our goal for 2024-2025 is to provide the same amount + more support to our students and families. With this, we have a goal of $75,000. We invite you to support our campaign this school year or reach out if your family is needing assistance.

Donate Online I Student Financial Assistance Fund Classmunity

Website I https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/families/student-financial-assistance

Checks I Waunakee Community School District, 905 Bethel Circle, Waunakee, WI 53597

Student Financial Assistance Flyer I English Version

Student Financial Assistance Flyer I Spanish Version

We look forward to continuing to support and help additional students and families in the years ahead.

With Appreciation, WCSD Student Financial Assistance Fund Committee -

Jessica Hickey, High School Social Worker; Steve Summers, Executive Director of Operations; Rose Nadler, High School Social Worker; Allie Dye, Director of Business Services; Katie Dotzler, Board of Education; Joan Ensign, Board of Education; Anne Blackburn, Communications and Engagement Specialist; Tom Marks, Food Services Director; Jessica Strasia, Food Service Administrative Assistant; Dean Kaminski, Prairie Elementary Principal; Deanne Lensert, High School Associate Principal; Lisa Jondle, Director of Student Services; Danielle Dawson, Heritage Associate Principal; Mona Jean Harley, Intermediate School Social Worker; Jonathon Wild, Middle School Social Worker; Teri Reible, Administrative Assistant; Kristin Meyer, Heritage Social Worker; Becca Biddick, Prairie Social Worker; Makenzie Lutz, Arboretum Elementary Social Worker; Sara Zimmerman, Families In Transition Social Worker; Julie Gengler, District Registrar

Required registration for new and current families is LIVE. Please take the time to complete this necessary online paperwork in Infinite Campus. We appreciate your attention to this!

Lockers: As we continue to prepare for the 24-25 school year, we want to make sure that we are efficiently using the lockers in our building. Please have your student fill out the survey relevant to their grade: Senior Locker Survey; Junior Locker Survey; or Sophomore Locker Survey

Lock/s: Locks are available for $8.00 and may be purchased in the High School office any time between the hours of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. All locks must be a school-issued lock (purple-faced dial with key access).

Registration will take place online in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. 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 our building. 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 608-849-2000, option 2.

Online Fees: Registration fees and school store items are available in Infinite Campus. High School class fees will be assigned in September and due by September 30, 2024. Families will begin receiving fee statements for any outstanding fees beginning October 1, 2024.

7-12 Fall Athletic/Activity Online Registration: Registration for our fall athletic/activity programs is live in the Infinite Campus School Store. Details are shared from the High School Athletic Office. Visit the Athletics website for more information. Registration for the winter and spring seasons will open later in the school year.

2024-25 New Immunization Requirements--Meningitis Vaccine

Note: A second dose of Meningitis MenACWY-containing vaccine should be administered between the ages of 16 and 18 years to students who received a first dose of MenACWY-containing vaccine between the ages of 11 and 15 years. A second dose is not required for students who received their first dose of MenACWY-containing vaccine at age 16 years or older.

Click HERE, for more details.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation offers answers to questions you may have about Drivers Education:

• Enroll in a Driver Education Course
• Take the Knowledge and Sign Tests (en español)
• Obtain an Instruction Permit (en español)
• Practice driving with Parent's Supervised Driving Program
• Study the Motorists' Handbook and Driver Skills Test study guide
• Schedule a road test to obtain a Probationary License
• Review driver licensing fees

The interactive Driver License Guide is a helpful tool for those looking for information on driver licensing requirements. The guide will provide you with a checklist of requirements, and allow you to pre-fill any required application(s).

Depending on your eligibility you may also be able to use the guide to electronically submit your application and schedule an appointment with the DMV for expedited service.

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
English F/R Application

Spanish F/R Application

2024-2025 Share Form I Application Share Form Application (Spanish)

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. The GOFAN App is FREE to download on your mobile device (iOS and Android) and also allows you to purchase single game tickets for $5 + processing fees at any Home Varsity/Junior Varsity events we charge admission to.

Purchase of Single Game Tickets are available only during the season for the following events:

Fall: Football, Boys Soccer, and Volleyball

Winter: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys Hockey, and Wrestling

Spring: Girls and Boys Lacrosse, and Girls Soccer

Items to Note:

• Family Passes are available to purchase for $150.

• High School students can purchase a Student Activities Pass for $50.

• Families that have more than 6 immediate family members will need to contact the Athletics Department for a special code to purchase.

• If families need assistance with ticket prices or student passes, please consider reaching out to the Student Financial Assistance Fund.

• If the app is not loading your ticket at the gate, we can look up the name of the ticket holder for you on our system. If you are using a family pass, we will need to know the name of the person in the family that bought the passes.

Grandparents/Senior Citizen Pass - Golden Card Club

Senior citizens of the District (persons 62 years of age or older) are eligible for lifetime membership in the Golden Card Club which shall permit them to attend all K-12 activities of the schools, including athletic events, free of charge. This does not apply to WIAA tournament events, musicals or plays. Application for membership must be made in person at the Waunakee Athletic Office at Waunakee Community High School or at an admission gate when tickets are sold. These guest passes shall represent a small token of appreciation from the District for all that the District’s senior citizens have done for the schools over the years.

Click on the following videos to learn more about GoFan:

• How to purchase passes/tickets on GoFan

• How to access/share GoFan tickets

As a reminder, we will not accept cash for ticket sales. Cash is accepted at concession stands. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

If you have any questions, please contact the High School Athletic Office at 608-849-2103 or 608-849-2100 or visit our Waunakee Athletic website.

Go Warriors!

Our academic handbook helps students and families understand our high expectations and provides basic information on how our schools operate. Please keep this handy as a reference. Contact us if you are unable to find answers to your questions.

Register your student today to receive preventative dental hygiene serves right in school, during the school day! Teeth cleaning, oral screening, fluoride varnish, dental health education, sealant placement, sealant retention check, and SDF applications.

Taher's goal is to provide high quality, safe and healthy meal options to every student. Students need good nutrition to feed their minds and bodies to enable them to learn during the day.

To view their daily menus, please click on the following link: https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/departments/food-services

Email: docs.google.com/forms
Website: https://whs.waunakee.k12.wi.us
Location: 301 Community Drive, Waunakee
Phone: (608) 849-2100