District Newsletter HHASD
Vol. 6 Issue 3
School Resumes on April 2nd!
We're looking forward to seeing our students and staff tomorrow!
Welcome Back!
District Administrator Search Update
Applications received in our District Administrator search were due by March 29th. Our school board members will begin reviewing applications, with the first round of interviews to occur in mid-April.
Summer School Registration is Open!
You may now log into Skyward Family Access to register for Sumer School. Classes will be held June 10th - 27th, Monday through Thursday, from 8am – 12pm at Friess Lake Elementary. This will be the second, and final, year of no course fees assigned to our summer school offerings due to a summer school grant received by HHASD. The grant will also cover the cost of wraparound care through the Kettle Moraine YMCA on scheduled summer school dates. Sign-up for wrap-around care is handled directly though the YMCA.
Design our Yearbook Cover!
Ms. Pacetti has shared information at both Friess Lake Elementary and Richfield Middle School for our current yearbook design contest. All submissions are due by Wednesday, April 10th and district-wide voting will occur on April 12th. See the flyer below for more details!
District Shout-Outs!
Youth Art Month
At our March school board meeting, Ms. Pacetti presented district art awards during Youth Art Month. Congratulations go out to both Friess Lake Elementary and Richfield Middle School students who placed in local, regional, and state art contests.
Representing at the Night of the Arts Show “Up, Up and Away” held at Friess Lake Elementary:
Piper A., Kindergarten
Drake H., grade 1
Fisher T., grade 2
Isabella Z., grade 3
Dominic V., grade 4
Placing in the 2024 Wisconsin Conservation Poster Contest, “May the Forest Be With You Always”:
Evelyn H., 2nd Place, category KG-1st Grade, Washington County
Tulip G., 1st Place, category 2nd-3rd Grade, Washington County and 2nd Place, State Competition
Olivia G., 2nd Place, category 7th-9th Grade, Washington County
Placing in the 2024 WAEA Southeastern Wisconsin Youth Art Month Show,“Dream In Art”:
Teddy G., grade 3, Regional Award and State Qualifier
Avery O., grade 6, Regional Award and State Qualifier
Sam M., grade 6, Regional Award and State Qualifier
Wyatt S., grade 4, Regional Award
Anja S., grade 8, Regional Award
Day of Service - Earth Day
Mrs. Hartlmeier and Ms. Large presented plans for a school-wide event planned for April 19th. Richfield Middle School students and staff will have the opportunity to give back to the community in a variety of ways.
Friess Lake Elementary Shout-Outs!
Positive Behavior Reward
Richfield Middle School Shout-Outs!
15th Annual Hartford Area Middle School Math Meet
On March 12th, 42 students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade participated in Hartford Area Middle School Math Meet. Three individual tests were taken - focused on Algebra, Logic, and Geometry, followed by a team test.
For the 6th Grade individual portion:
Silas P. earned a 5th place medal with a score of 23 out of 30 points.
Alexis R. earned a 1st place medal with a perfect score of 30 points.
For the 7th Grade individual portion:
Gillian G. and Nilah B. both earned 4th place medals with scores of 20 out of 30 points.
Norah R. earned a 3rd place medal with a score of 21 out of 30 points.
For the 8th Grade individual portion:
Roni E. earned a 5th place medal with a score of 22 out of 30 points.
Austin P. earned a 4th place medal with a score of 24 out of 30 points.
Anja S. earned a 3rd place medal with a score of 25 out of 30 points.
Marie E. earned a 2nd place medal with a score of 27 out of 30 points.
Olivia G. and Elliot B. both earned 1st place medals with perfect scores of 30 points.
For the team competition:
The 6th Grade Number Ninjas earned a 2nd place trophy with a score of 50 points. The Number Ninjas were Silas P., Liam H., Alexis R., Raima K., and Harmony L.
The 8th Grade Six Mathsketeers earned a 2nd place trophy with a score of 50 points. The Six Mathsketeers were Elliot B., Olivia G., Marie E., Anja S., Austin P., and Parker R.
Great job representing Richfield!
Updates from Our Pupil Services Department
Attention Families of Incoming 4K Students
Developmental questionnaires are currently being sent out to all registered 4K families. Thank you to those families who have already returned the questionnaire. If you have not yet returned your child’s questionnaire please do so. This information will be helpful for our staff as they prepare to get to know your child. At this time the district is looking to hold the 4K screening on Friday May 17, 2024 at Friess Lake School. The district will be sending out information regarding registering for a screening time in the upcoming months. This information will be sent via email to all registered 4K families. The screening is optional. Look for upcoming information regarding this event in future district newsletters.
Open Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Public school open enrollment program in Wisconsin allows parents to apply for their children to attend a public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside. The regular open enrollment application period for the 2024-2025 school year begins on February 5, 2024, and ends at 4:00 pm on April 30, 2024. The best way to apply is online. The online application is available at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment during the application period.
The Holy Hill Area School District will review all Open Enrollment applications received during the application period and approve applications within grade levels that have approved open seat availability. These decisions are based on the Holy Hill Area School Board approved number of seats available as determined at the January 15, 2023 school board meeting for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
Updates from Our PTO - H.H.O.P.S.
Celebrate Families "Back to 90's" Dance
April 19th, 6pm-8pm
Friess Lake Elementary
All District Families Invited to attend!
Follow this link to register for the dance or print out the registration form, at right.
Volunteers Needed!
Celebrate Families Online Auction
Online auction runs from 8am on April 12th through 8pm on April 20th. Pick-up your items on April 21st from 4:30pm-5:30pm at Friess Lake Elementary School.
Updates from our School Board
The board is charged with setting goals and establishing policies for the operation of the district. The board strives to include equality of educational opportunity and quality instruction.
Meetings are generally held in the Richfield Middle School library, beginning at 5:30pm for Closed Session, with the Open Session to follow.
Upcoming School Board Meetings:
April 29th
May 13th
June 17th
The mission of the Holy Hill Area School District is:
To provide a safe, challenging, student-centered learning environment focused on preparing students for their future through supportive parent, staff, and community partnerships.
The vision of the Holy Hill Area School District is:
To inspire all students to continuously persevere and grow through a variety of academic, social, and community experiences.
Stay Connected!
Website: hhasd.org
Location: 3117 Holy Hill Road, Hubertus, Richfield, WI, USA
Phone: 262-628-1032
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Hill-Area-School-District-2072560882756150/