We want to inform you that the Woodland Drive and Simon Crestway intersection near Waunakee Community Middle School will no longer be staffed by a crossing guard, due to a staffing shortage. Safety remains our priority, and we ask all students to exercise caution by using the traffic lights and slowing down when walking or biking through this area.
Thank you for helping us reinforce these safety practices with your child. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for this inconvenience.
If you or someone you know are interested in becoming a crossing guard for our school district, please reach out to (608) 849-2000 or submit an interest form.
We are excited to launch an online Warrior Corner School Store option for you! There are many options for men, women, and youth. Check out all the new items that are perfect for gift-giving!
Click here to access our online store:
https://waunakeespiritholiday24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
All items can be shipped directly to your home (shipping rates apply) or picked up at Trending Now Promotions (1120 Uniek Drive, Waunakee) at no extra cost to you. The deadline to order is Sunday, December 1st, at which time all orders will be processed.
Thank you for your support of our Warrior Corner Store and the Marketing Education program by shopping locally.
November 17-23 is National Apprenticeship Week!
On Monday, November 17, NAW recognizes all of the Youth Apprentices who take the initiative to seek out work based learning opportunities that support future career pathway goals. This year at WCHS, we want to recognize the 67 junior and senior Youth Apprenticeship students who are working in our local communities in areas such as Business, Finance, Marketing, Health Science, Construction, STEM, Auto, Information Technology, Broadcasting, and Education. We appreciate the support from our local mentors who work at the job sites with our students, the parents who value the program for their students, the students for their dedication to learning, and our own district staff for being YA Mentors to 10 of our youth apprenticeship students (education, marketing, broadcast journalism)! Please check out our district and CTE (@WaunakeeCTE) social media pages to see all of the incredible opportunities our YA students are involved in.
Families or students who would like more information on the YA Program (available to grades 11 and 12) should reach out to Michelle McGlynn, michellemcglynn@waunakee.k12.wi.us.
It is once again time to start thinking about DECA Districts at DeForest High School. We are excited to welcome over 900 student competitors on Saturday, January 11, 2025 for an exciting day of career development.
This competitive experience does not occur without your continued support of our student competitors. If you would like to serve as a volunteer judge for the conference, you can register here.
Event Information
7:45-8:15 a.m. - Judge check-in
8:15-9:00 a.m. - Orientation
9:00-9:20 a.m. - Individual event orientation
9:30- noon (approximately) - Conduct mock interviews
Lunch is provided after completing the mock interviews and scoring process. More information and registration can be found on our judge registration page.
Thank you for your consideration and continued support of our students. If you have questions, please reach out to Maggie Biermeier or Sandra Meinholz. Check out our NEW Waunakee DECA webpage for more information about DECA!
Junior Post High School Planning Night
The high school counseling office will be holding a meeting for all Junior students and their parents/guardians on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm in the High School Performing Arts Center. The main purpose of this meeting is to help with the post high school planning process and will include expert representatives from UW System Schools, Madison Area Technical College, Wisconsin Independent and Private Colleges, a representative from UW Madison, as well as an expert in apprenticeships. This portion of the presentation, as well as the handouts, are incredibly beneficial as you explore any post high school education. If you have any questions about this meeting, please contact the high school counseling office at 608-849-2115.
College Reps Visit
A college representative will be available to meet with juniors and seniors in the Counseling Office during Contact Time on the following days:
Tuesday, November 19: Michigan Tech
Wednesday, November 20: UW-Stout
To attend a session, students should sign up in FlexiSched under the Counseling Office on Monday, November 18.
Madison College Virtual Appointments
Our Madison College admissions representative, Katie Blanchard, now offers virtual appointments for students who have questions about Madison College. These meetings will take place on Fridays between 10am and 1pm. Students can sign up for a 30-minute session using this link: Book an Appointment with Katie Blanchard
✅DIRECT ADMIT
Seniors, if you received a Direct Admit offer, this is a reminder to view the next steps checklist and complete the Direct Admit Form via the UW Admissions Pathway Portal. The submission of a Direct Admit Form is not a formal commitment to attend a UW. This form connects students with the UW universities they are interested in attending, and will allow universities to communicate important next steps to students. The form must be submitted no later than May 1, 2025, but submitting it sooner is recommended.
There are virtual “walkthroughs” of the Direct Admit Form for students participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program. The webinar will walk you through the University of Wisconsin Admissions Portal and how to submit Direct Admit Forms. Register Here for the webinar on November 19 from 4:00-5:00 PM.
A financial aid night presentation is scheduled for November 18 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please use THIS LINK to access the virtual meeting.
Sarah Doebereiner of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Financial Aid Office will be present to provide an overview of all things financial aid, and will also share information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) -- a necessary application for families to qualify for financial aid. Students and guardians will receive important information and will have the opportunity to ask questions. The FAFSA will be available to complete in December which was a change last year with the new application rollout. I will also take time to briefly present about local scholarships and where students can find scholarships we are notified of.
The information included about College Goal Wisconsin. College Goal Wisconsin is a beneficial event that provides free information and assistance to families who want help completing the FAFSA. Participation in College Goal Wisconsin will give you access to expert advice, and students can enter a scholarship drawing for a chance to win a one-time college scholarship. Here is a link to the College Goal Wisconsin website for more information.
Please mark your calendars for Financial Aid Night. If you are unable to attend there will be a recording of the session as well as materials to review at a later date. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Kim Bonsett-Veal, High School Counselor.
Positive Pertussis Cases
Cases of Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, are increasing in Wisconsin and nationwide. WCSD has had many positive cases since July. Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory illness that may begin like a common cold, but develops into a severe cough that can last for weeks.
To reduce the risk of transmission in our school buildings, the following is recommended:
Stay home for 5 days while on antibiotic therapy for those who are diagnosed with pertussis or a medical provider is treating as a probable case
Stay updated on vaccines, including DTaP and Tdap, which help protect against Pertussis
Cover your cough and wash your hands often
For additional information, click here. To report a positive case of Pertussis in your home, please contact your school’s health office.
Thank you for your support,
Jenny Sydow, RN
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ACT Test Prep Class Registration
Registration is open for Community Education’s ACT Test Prep class! Students in this class will learn about tools and strategies for taking the ACT. The class will examine the sections of the test and discuss the strategies and timing needed for each section. Registration information along with additional class details can be found on the Community Education page of the district website under ACT Test Prep Class. Seating is limited to the first 50 registrants.
¡Atención! We have had one spot open up for our upcoming trip to Spain in June of 2025. If you are currently a sophomore or junior and enrolled in Spanish 3, 4, 5 or SLA 1 or 2 and you are interested in participating in the trip, please reach out to Catie Anderson, Spanish teacher, at catieanderson@waunakee.k12.wi.us
👉Place Your Order Today!
We’re halfway to selling out our 2024-2025 yearbooks! Secure your copy now to guarantee the best price and a spot in the memories of the year. Follow this link for easy ordering and to check if you've already reserved your copy!
Yearbook Pricing Schedule:
- Now - Dec 31, 2024: $60 - All options available!
- Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2025: $70 - All options available!
- Apr 1, 2025 - Close: $80 - Limited availability for add-ons
Order Online Now: Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code 3927.
Prefer to pay by cash or check? Email Mr. Willauer at jeffwillauer@waunakee.k12.wi.us.
Don’t miss out—order your yearbook today and keep the memories alive!
Waunakee Community School District is committed to ensuring that all students can access the yearbook. Financial assistance is available—please contact Teri Reible at 608-849-2000 or reach out to a high school social worker for more information. For language assistance, call 608-849-2000, option 2.
For the month of November, you will see the Ho-Chunk flag flying at each school. The Board of Education (BOE) approved recognition per a resolution adopted a few years ago to commemorate Native American Heritage Month.
The resolution by the Board of Education can be found on our district website.
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:
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!
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:
Enter the full email address associated with your infinite campus account.
Click on “Forgot your Password”
Schoology will send you an email with instructions and a link to reset your password.
Click link & set a "new" password
Login again using the link above with the "new" password
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
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
Waunakee High School Main Office
Email: waunakeehighschool_schooloffice@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Website: https://whs.waunakee.k12.wi.us
Location: 301 Community Drive, Waunakee
Phone: (608) 849-2100