Jr/Sr High School Newsletter

Use the Trailways Conference rSchool website to stay up to date on athletic events that are cancelled or rescheduled due to weather. The website also lists all music, drama, and academic events, as well as clubs like FFA, at Montello Jr/Sr High School. Some upcoming events include:

Bookmark the rSchool Calendar for up-to-date co-curricular info!

• 11/4 - Honors Choir @ Heidel House
• 11/11 - Veterans Day Presentation @ 10:15am in Varsity Gym - public is welcome
• 11/11 - PTO Meeting
• 11/11 - Board of Education Meeting
• 11/13 - Honors Band @ Heidel House
• 11/14 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
• 11/18 - No School - Staff learning day
• 11/22 - FFA's Orange & Pink Day to promote hunter safety
• 11/27-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday

Winter sports have begun in the junior high and will start soon for our high school students.

• 11/11 - HS Girls Basketball begins
• 11/18 - HS Boys Basketball begins
• 11/19 - HS Wrestling begins
• 1/6 - JH Girls Basketball begins
• 1/6 - JH Wrestling begins

Check with Bill Moyers to see if your child's cocurricular paperwork is up to date so they are eligible to participate at the start of the season.

Our theater department is presenting the MHS production of Mean Girls Musical on Nov. 1-3. Please note that this show contains mature themes and is not appropriate for children under 13. Click here to order tickets.

Thank you to everyone who attended this month's Spaghetti Dinner hosted by our Student Services Team. The team is available to support our students and families through a wide range of programs and services. Don't hesitate to reach out to find out how the team can support your student.

Dear Parents/Guardians of 11th Graders:

Please review the Vaccine Information Sheet to learn more about the Meningococcal vaccine. Meningococcal disease causes inflammation of the lining of the spinal cord and brain. It is a very serious condition, which is why it is a requirement that all students enrolled in the 12th grade receive two doses of it before starting school, OR have had 1 dose after the age of 16. Therefore, over this next school year, you will need to ensure that your child is up to date on this vaccine. I encourage everyone to review this information and consider if you would like your child to receive this vaccine. Your primary clinic or the Marquette County Health Department (608-297-3135) are great options for scheduling an appointment for immunizations.

Please reach out to me if you would like to learn more information. I am happy to answer any questions.

Jessica Lloyd RN, BSN

Montello School District

School Nurse

jlloyd@montelloschools.org

608-297-2126 x159 Rm 285

Text: 608-432-5823

Our students are diving into digital citizenship skills in class—learning about online safety, privacy, and the role of technology in daily life. But the conversation doesn’t have to stop there! You can help reinforce these important lessons by talking to students about topics like:

Privacy and Online Sharing: Ask your student what kinds of information should stay private online and why it’s important to be cautious about sharing.

Kindness Online: Discuss what it means to show empathy in digital spaces. You might ask, “How can we make others feel included online?”

Trustworthy Information: Encourage your student to think critically about what they read online by asking, “How do you know if a source is reliable?”

These conversations can help your student make safer, more thoughtful choices and carry their learning beyond the classroom!

Corey Foght

Director of IT

The Montello School District is proud to work alongside our families to help our kids be their best! This is one of the reasons why we maintain a food pantry at school and provide a bag or pack of food choices to assist our students through weekends and holiday breaks. We call this Operation Backpack, and we are here to help.

If your student and/or family is in need of food support, please let us know! Complete this form to sign up. Operation Backpack will supply some simple food options on the last day of the school week, usually on a Friday. The bag or pack will be delivered to your student’s classroom for the child to take home and use. Bags or backpacks should be returned to school on Monday so they can be quarantined before the next use. The bags or packs will be sent to the same family each week. This program is open to all students and families; there are no limitations.

There are annual Registration and Technology fees due each year on September 1st. For your convenience, these fees can be paid in the school office, and now also online through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You can also pay for your child's sports participation fee, school parking permit, athletic pass, and other optional fees. Any questions or for help logging into your parent portal account, please contact our District Registrar, Elizabeth Smith.

Please note: Promoting community organizations or events shall not be construed as an endorsement of said cause or group by the Montello School District.

Parent Cafes (Free Dinner and Childcare)

• At a parent café you will be able to connect with other local parents, learn strategies to strengthen relationships with your children and receive concrete support for your family. Offered once a month in person. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5FKGCNH or (800)-628-8534

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program (for parents and caregivers of children 0-12)

• Parents and caregivers of children 0-12, this one's for you! Free of charge, attend from your own home over Zoom. Learn strategies to strengthen your positive parenting. Classes start September 19th at 9:00 AM or 6:00 PM. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/qytja0

Focus on Fathers

• Designed for dads and open to all! We’ll focus on helping children deal with daily challenges and offer space for dads to connect. Join us for as many virtual sessions as you like. Offered on the second Tuesday of the month from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM. Registration here: https://forms.gle/KqzJ3FwDuAUT9x2r7

Raising Wisconsin's Children

• Free classes to support dads, moms, grandparents, and other caregivers in their journey raising kids. Classes are based on child development and parenting research. Offered on the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM. Register here: go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes

Co-Parenting

• Parents Forever is a 4-hour “co-parenting” class for parents in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. This class will help participants to navigate parent-child relationships and co-parenting during big changes. Classes are offered every other monthly. Register here: https://forms.gle/uYGqp81C5uFZ2iMR9

• Resilient Co-Parenting is a series of ongoing support classes for parents or caregivers raising children together while living apart. Anyone can join! Topics include Self Compassion, Mindful Money Practices, Forgiveness for Moving Forward and so much more. Classes are offered on the first Thursday of every month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/d206g4

Frequently used links:

Trailways Conference Calendar

Jr/Sr High Student/Parent Handbook

District Co-curricular Handbook

Pupil Transportation Handbook

Montello School Counseling Facebook page

Email: mwegner@montelloschools.org
Website: https://www.montelloschools.org/schools/juniorsenior-high
Location: 222 Forest Lane, Montello, WI, USA
Phone: (608)297-2126
Facebook: facebook.com/montellotoppers/