The Weekly Update

All public and interested parties are welcome to preview and provide feedback on “The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Sports Medicine and Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training” as a primary teaching resource for the high school level. The hours and location of review is on the WBSD website.

There is still plenty of time to get your nominations in for the Rolfs Educational Foundation Awards and the Support Employee of the Year Awards. The deadline for nominations is March 21.

Community members, staff, and students can nominate an employee for an award to recognize their outstanding contributions. The Rolfs Educational Foundation gives four awards of $1,000 each to a teacher in each of the four categories: elementary school, middle/intermediate school, high school, and special services educators. In addition, there will be up to five awards given from the following employee groups: aides, drivers, clerical, custodial/maintenance, professional technical, and school nutrition. Each recipient will receive a $250 award. Submit nominations online.

National School Counseling Week is February 3-7, and we pay tribute to the many school counselors of the West Bend School District. Each day, they work with students, families, teachers, and other educators to help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves, while also examining their strengths, interests, and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development.

The West Bend School Board held a regular meeting on February 3. After the high school student reports, the board approved the consent agenda with Minutes of the January 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session, contracts, resignations, retirements, and Disbursements Posted to January 31, 2025.

Reports were given on compensation, student engagement and behavior for the first semester, and the superintendent gave a report. Finally, the board heard a referendum update.

If you are interested in reviewing the details of the meeting, see this tutorial on how to access the agenda with links to the supporting documents. The video of the meeting is available.

At the Wisconsin Association of Cheer and Pom Coaches State Championship last weekend, the East High School Dance Team earned 4th place in Division 2 Kick, 6th place in Division 2 Jazz, and 7th in Division 3 Pom. In addition, seniors Gia Burgos, Raegan Cunningham, Mikayla Schroeder, and Aubrey Turcotte made the All-State Team with their solos. Congratulations to this hardworking team.

The East and West High Schools Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter achieved great success at the Regional Competition held at Sheboygan Falls High School last week. Of 29 schools competing in the regional event, the East and West chapter finished 4th. Twenty-five students represented the chapter in various competitive events. Among them, 15 students placed in the top three of their events, securing their qualification for the State Leadership Conference.

• Caleb Garrison - 1st in Cyber Security

• Saanvi Tripathi - 1st in Data Analysis

• Elyse Reedell - 1st in Future Business Leader

• Anthony Gonnering - 1st in Insurance & Risk Management

• Carson Hammer & Matthew Krawzik - 1st in Marketing

• Anna Paczesny - 1st in Public Policy & Advocacy

• Khya Jimmerson - 1st in Public Speaking

• Emma Betz - 2nd in Financial Math

• Mia Davies - 2nd in Introduction to Business Procedures

• Ayla Abraham - 2nd in Word Processing

• Emmory Kleiss - 3rd in Agribusiness

• Izzabelle Redig - 3rd in Business Communication

• Alexis Naumann - 3rd in Human Resource Management

• Justin Geniesse - 3rd in Public Policy & Advocacy

“Little Shop of Horrors” is presented by the West Bend High Schools on Friday, February 14 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, February 15 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m. at the West Bend High Schools Silver Lining Arts Center (auditorium). Come see these and other students perform this comedy rock musical:

Audrey - Shay Feiter

Seymour - Mason Warczak

Mushnik - Luke Fredricks

Orin - Broc Schnabel

Audrey II - Maggs Isackson

Advance tickets are available on GoFan at https://gofan.co/app/school/WI13638?activity=Performing%20Arts.

There are various events and activities available on the WBSD’s Community Bulletin Board!

Girls Scouts Meeting at McLane

Champions Summer Champ Camp

Project SEARCH Guided Tour

Host an AFS Exchange Student

The Youth and Family Project Free Parenting Support Groups and Child Grief Support Group

Events and Fundraisers:

Black History Month Event by WBHS Multicultural Club

Kettle Moraine Geological Society Jr. Rockhounds Earth Science Showcase

East Dance Team Dancing with Our Stars Event

Kettle Moraine Symphony Appalachian Spring Event

MOWA Summer Programs for Kids

Moraine Park Lecture Series: And A Healthy New Year

Volunteer Center: Bowls of Goodness fundraiser; Nourish + Nurture meal prep

Youth and Family Project Parenting Support Groups; Kids' Grief Support Group

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sakes

Trails Aglow Evening Hikes at Riveredge Nature Center

Athletics:

Warriors Middle School Rugby Team

West Bend Little League Registration

Allenton Youth Org. T-Ball and Softball Registration

Richfield Youth Baseball and Softball Registration

YMCA:

Party with a Purpose with Zack Baun

Nature Play Date

Swim Lessons for WBSD Students