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Los boletines se publican a través del sitio web de SMORE. El sitio web SMORE tiene una opción de "traducir" disponible, ubicada en la parte superior del programa. Si tiene preguntas o está confundido acerca de la información compartida en este boletín, comuníquese con nuestro intérprete del distrito al (608) 206-5730
The bulletins are published through the SMORE website. The SMORE website has a "translate" option available, located on the top of the program. If you have questions or are confused about the information shared in this newsletter, please contact our district interpreter at (608) 206-5730.
WCHS School Office Update
Please Note
The District Office front office and all WCSD school offices will be closed to the public over winter break, beginning on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Offices will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Please visit our district website if you need additional information or help.
Thank you and have a wonderful winter break!
WHS Drama and Music Departments
ALICE BY HEART musical is a WISCONSIN PREMIER!
The WHS Drama and Music departments are holding auditions after school on January 2-3, 2024 for our May production of Alice by Heart. The Original Broadway Production opened in late 2019 and had to close due to the pandemic. It is now available for a limited time to schools and community groups. We have not only secured the rights, but currently we will be the Wisconsin premier of this beautiful story.
Here is a brief synopsis:
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
Mr. Braun.
Stress and the Holidays
Are your teens feeling the stress of the holidays? While this time of year can be joyful it also can bring about a good deal of stress as well. Teens may feel anxiety over the increased expectations around this time of year. Planning a reasonable schedule in advance can help along with having open communication.
Here are a few tips to help your teen cope with holiday stress:
- Stick to typical household routines; consider creating family rituals
- Embrace room for down time and daily movement
- Allow teens some control over their schedule
- Invite teens to get involved in holiday activities and assign responsibilities
- Spend positive time together as a family
- Manage gift expectations and create a budget
- Limit social media and screen time which can lead to sensory overload, unrealistic expectations, and comparisons
- Take care of yourself as parent/caregiver and model this for your teen
Adapted from article Holiday Stress is Real; Here’s how to cope. By Krista Morell, Arizona Kids Magazine. To read the article in full visit Holiday stress is real for teens. Here's how to cope
Improving Test Taking Skills
Attention Juniors taking the ACT
The upcoming state-required ACT test will take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 for all junior students statewide at no cost. This will be an in person paper/pencil test at Waunakee High School. Please note: All Juniors are automatically registered for the March 12th test. Directions and additional information will be coming in February. In preparation for the 2024 Spring State ACT test, there are several test prep options available to you.
Your Naviance Account also offers a resource for test prep practice. Test Prep is located on the bottom of your Naviance home page in the Resources to get ready section and you may access it by clicking on Naviance Test Prep. Once in the Naviance Test Prep section, click on Study Task to help you navigate the Test Prep section. There are practice test questions, along with games, lessons, flashcards and more to aid in your preparation. Click here for instructions on how to access/sign in to your Naviance account.
ACT has a variety of test prep resources available. This page features a variety of paid resources, and this page includes ACT's free resources, including a free study guide, practice tests, online practice and test prep events, and sample classes.
Mr. Dreyer and Ms. Doucette are offering an ACT Test Prep course in February-March at Waunakee High School. More information will be sent out closer to when registration opens.
If you have further questions or need assistance, you may contact Ms. Varney, HS Testing Coordinator, or your counselor. Thank you!
Community Education - ACT Test Prep
The ACT® test is the leading US admissions test, measuring what students learn in high school to determine academic readiness for college. The ACT tests include: Reading, Math, English, Science, Writing. Follow this link to register or for more ACT Test Prep information.
Library Media & Technology Center (LMTC)
Attendance Office Reminder
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. After that, school administration may require prior approval for any future absences.
Seniors, please be reminded that you must have less than 45 period absences to participate in the graduation ceremony. To avoid ever reaching this senior limit you can submit documentation for certain absences.
- 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
Counseling Connection
Hello Parents/Guardians of Students in Class of 2028
✏️Families with an incoming 9th grader are invited to join us for a presentation to learn about the WCHS, and opportunities available. Students are encouraged to attend on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center-High School. Contact Counselor Sarah Stimart with questions at 608-849-2100.
Badger PreCollege - Summer Enrichment
📚Looking for a great summer enrichment opportunity? UW-Madison's Badger Pre-College
summer program applications are now open. More information can be found on the
Badger Precollege website.
Investing in the Future
Whipurwauna
Reserve Your 2024 Yearbook Today!
Our 2023-2024 yearbooks are for sale at the order center. Click the link HERE to purchase and enter School Code 3927. Order today to avoid the price increase:
- Order now through 12/31/23: $55.00
- Order between 01/01/24 - 05/01/24: $65.00
- Personalization Sales Ends: 05/01/24
- Order between 05/02/24 - 7/6/24: $75.00
- All Online Sales End: 07/06/24
- Quantitites are limited; Don't Miss Out!
Semester Exams/Finals Schedule
The High School will follow the Skinny Day Clock Schedule on Friday, January 12th. This schedule allows students to complete both their A-Day and B-Day schedule.
Included below is the First Semester Final Exam Schedule. This schedule focuses on spacing the tests in a way that ensures a student would not take more than two tests per day.
Open Campus-Students are not required to be in the building when not taking a test. Students who remain in the building should be in the commons, field house, or LMTC.
Test Preparation-Staff prepare for administering tests or offer review sessions for upcoming tests.
Test Periods-Staff/students complete finals for their class during the listed hour. Staff are expected to a) offer a final test/project/etc b) hold a class or c) bring in students who have work to complete.
Break-Breaks will look like a passing time.
Lunch- Students should be in commons or outside of the building during lunch unless they are with a teacher.
Contact Time:
All teachers, unless supervising an area, will have contact time availability.
Teachers will request students who still have the opportunity to pass. Students that could benefit from raising their grade to the point where a summer school recommendation is possible should also be requested.
Test/projects/etc.. make-ups occurring closest to contact time have first priority. Teachers will negotiate an equitable solution in the cases that involve a student needing to attend multiple contact times.
Student attendance is mandatory when requested or when signing up for a teacher.
Students who are not requested by a teacher or did not sign up for a contact time availability are not required to be in school and should be in the commons if not requested by a teacher.
Make-Up Tests-Students complete missed tests, projects, or other work.
Dates to Calendar
December 25-29: No School/Winter Break
January 1, 2024: No School/Winter Break
January 12: HS to follow the Skinny Day Schedule (as shown)
January 15: No School/Staff Development
January 16-19: Final Exams
January 22: No School/Staff Work Day
January 23: Future Freshmen Night, 6:00-7:00 PM, PAC
February 17: Winter Formal (details to be shared in the WW at a later date)
March 1: No School/Staff Development
March 18: Parent Teacher Conferences (4-8 PM)
March 22: No School/Parent Teacher Conferences (8 AM – 12 PM)
March 25-29: No School/Spring Break
April 13: Prom (details to be shared in the WW at a later date)
April 16: Jostens to distribute Graduation orders
May 20: No School/Staff Development
May 27: No School/Memorial Day
May 28: Senior Final Exams
May 29: Senior Final Exams
May 30: Seniors, please note the following:
- 8:30-9:30 AM: Senior Walk-thru at Elementary Schools (transportation provided)
- 9:30-10:30 AM: Graduation Rehearsal in WHS Field House
- 10:30 AM: Senior Brunch in the Commons (free for all Seniors!)
June 2: Class of 2024 Commencement at 3:00 PM in the High School Field House
June 3-6: Final Exams for Underclassmen
June 24: Summer School Begins (by teacher recommendation only)
The 2024 Homecoming Dance is set for September 28, 2024
(details will be shared in the WW at a later date).
Waunakee Tribune Requests Senior Photos
Attention Seniors
Waunakee Tribune is planning its graduation edition and is asking school district families to submit photos of their senior student/s. Email picture/s to tribnews@hngnews.com, send by U.S. Mail or drop off at Tribune Office. The deadline is January 12, 2024.
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.
WNC Cord Collection
Donate your old cords and/or cables (no charger blocks) to the WNC Cord Collection! Holiday lights, phone chargers, and electrical cords (w/plugs on) can be in ANY condition to be recycled. WNC will receive $$$ per pound for each type of wire. The proceeds will in turn be used to support WNC programs and clients...AND non-renewable resources out of our landfills! The collection runs now through January 31, 2024. Questions? Contact Jessica North at: jessicanorth@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Student Financial Assistance Campaign
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.
The Student Financial Assistance Fund is proud to have provided $45,000+ in dollars to support students and families for the 2022-2023 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.
We invite you to support our campaign this school year. Donate Online TODAY
Website I https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/families/student-financial-assistance
Checks I Waunakee Community School District, 905 Bethel Circle, Waunakee, WI 53597
Inclement Weather & Cancellations
Weather Information
This is information regarding inclement weather and cancellations of school.
Communication - Snow Day Procedures 2023-2024
Our website is updated, as well.
https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/families/school-closingsweather
Scholarships or Payment Plans Available
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.
https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/families/student-financial-assistance
Please contact Teri Reible at 608-849-2000 to learn more about these opportunities. If you need assistance in a language other than English, please call the district interpreter and translator at 608-849-2000, option 2.
Waunakee Community Cares Coalition
The Waunakee Community Cares Coalition (WCCC) is dedicated to keeping Waunakee healthy and resilient. To receive updates of all of the trends, resources available, and community initiatives in the spaces of alcohol/drug prevention and mental health, please sign up for their monthly newsletter.
Link to sign up to receive newsletter: https://www.waunakeecares.org/contact
Link to our resource pages: https://www.waunakeecares.org/resources-1
Lunch Menus
Contact Information
Waunakee Community High School
301 Community Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
Phone: (608) 849-2100
Website: whs.waunakee.k12.wi.us