

Waunakee High School Warrior Weekly
Week of Monday, September 18 - Friday, September 22
Technology Tips for Parents/Guardians
Here is a nice resource for getting started with the Campus Parent app. https://www.infinitecampus.com/pdf/Parents-and-Students/Getting-Started-Campus-Student-Campus-Parent.pdf
Remember to send Yes to 67587 from your cell phone to opt in to receive WCSD emergency text messages. You will not receive text messages unless you opt in on your phone. Standard message and data rates may apply.
Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
Parents & Guardians are encouraged to take part in the High School Parent Advisory Committee Meeting being held via Zoom on Monday, September 18th at 6:00 PM. Please email cindyrichardson@waunakee.k12.wi.us to request the link.
AGENDA: 1) Back to School Night; 2) Start of school year updates; 3) Homecoming; 4) School Goals; 5) Staffing; and 6) Middle School absorption planning.
STUDENT ID BADGES / PICTURE PACKETS
It is the responsbility of every student to carry and use their student ID badge.
Students who leave the building on release, an appointment, lunch, etc., are required to use their badge to access the doors upon return. Students should not rely on the door system to be buzzed in by staff.
Freshmen who had a picture taken on August 7th should have received their picture packet with their badge enclosed. Unclaimed packets are available from Mrs. Richardson. Pictures taken on August 23rd will be available for students to pick up on August 19th.
It is important that all students should have a photo taken so a badge can be produced. The picture will also be used for the Infinite Campus system.
Students in Grades 10-12 who need a new student id badge, must complete the Student ID Badge Request Form. Note: A recent picture must be available to access in Infinite Campus for producing a new badge. Badges are printed on Monday and available for the student to pick-up on Wednesday that week.
The last picture day for High School students/staff will be October 2nd from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
PEER TUTORING & WRITING CENTER
The Peer Tutoring & Writing Center will open in the LMTC beginning Monday September 18th. Students may stop in before school, during study hall, or sign up for assistance during their Contact Time in FlexiSched. Please visit our website for more information.
The LMTC will be open for students who wish to sign out for half of their study hall beginning next week. A maximum of 3 students per half from each study hall section (unless you're in the Small Aud or Cave) may sign out to come. You may use this opportunity to stretch out and study, find and read books or magazines here, get research assistance, visit a peer tutor, work on class projects such as video and audio recording (we have green screens and a recording room), use our Cricut crafting machine, or study with friends from other study halls. Reminder: only drinks with lids or caps are allowed and no food is allowed.
HOMECOMING 2023!
Hello Waunakee Community High School Students!
Homecoming week will start on Sunday, October 8th and go through Saturday, October 14th. Please see the activities planned throughout the week and show your school spirit!
To order class shirts, please see the links below. If money is a barrier, please see your counselor, social worker or Associate Principal as soon as possible.
- Senior Class Shirts Here
- Junior Class Shirts Here
- Sophomore Class Shirts Here
- Freshmen Class Shirts Here
Order Junior & Senior Dodgeball Shirts Here
The deadline for this order is Sunday, September 24th by midnight.
Dance Tickets
Please purchase your homecoming dance tickets here through GoFan. The promo code is your student ID number. If you are bringing a guest from a different school, please pick up the guest form in the front office or use the link provided. This is due no later than October 6th.
COUNSELING CONNECTION
PSAT/NMSQT
Sophomores & Juniors: Registration is currently taking place for the optional Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The test will be administered on Tuesday morning, October 17 (A-day) during 1st & 2nd blocks. Interested students should register in the counseling office by September 29. A fee of $25.00 will be added to your Infinite Campus account. Contact Mrs. Varney at katherinevarney@waunakee.k12.wi.us with any questions.
Madison College Free Application Workshop
Seniors, if you are planning to attend Madison College, you're encouraged to attend this application workshop on Tuesday, October 10 from 9:00-11:00 AM! Application fees are waived for students who apply during this great opportunity. Please stop in for a pass or register in FlexiSched under Mr. Landis. If you have any questions please stop by the Counseling Office.
College Rep Visits
Attention Seniors
The high school counselors are offering college application help sessions each week through October. We are here to help you achieve your postsecondary goals, whether that be with application assistance, transcripts requests, and/or other supplemental items. The first session is during Contact Time on Tuesday, September 19. Sign up in FlexiSched under Mr. Landis.
ASSESSMENT DATES FOR 2023-2024
PSAT/NMSQT: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 7:55 am-12:00 pm
Optional - Sophomores / Juniors
No make-up date
ACT: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 7:45 am-1:30 pm
Juniors
No School (Frosh, Sophomores, Seniors)
Accommodated window: March 12-22, 2024
Forward Exam: Wed., April 3 & Thurs., April 4 | US History & AP US History Class
Sophomores
PreACT: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 8:00 am-11:25 am
Freshman
3 Hr Late Start (Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors)
LINK (155 minutes test time + 15 minute break)
PreACT: Thursday, April 18, 2023 | 8:00 am-11:25 am
Sophomores
3 Hr Late Start (Freshmen, Juniors, Seniors)
LINK (155 minutes test time + 15 minute break)
**NOTE: Students with multi-day testing accommodations will need to be at school for both testing days.
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM): WI test window March 18-April 26, 2024
AP Exams: May 6 - 17, 2024 | AM: 7:45 am-12:00 pm | PM: 11:45 am-4:00 pm
See detailed course listing below
Late Testing - May 22-24, 2024
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK
The Waunakee Community School District Board of Education (BOE) has initiated a search for its next Superintendent. It is important that the successful candidate be someone who has the combination of credentials, experiences, leadership skills, and personal traits that students, staff, families, and our community expect and value.
As part of the process, we are seeking input from you to help build a leadership profile outlining the professional and personal characteristics required to be successful in this role. This profile will be published as part of the job posting and used by the Board of Education to evaluate candidates.
There are two ways that you can participate to help us build this leadership profile - stakeholder focus groups and a feedback survey.
Survey
Please share your thoughts by completing the survey by September 22, 2023. All responses are anonymous. Click HERE to participate in our stakeholder feedback survey. We appreciate your participation in completing this survey and assisting us with this very important task.
Stakeholder In-Person and Virtual Engagement Meetings
BWP, Superintendent Search Consultant, will be in our school district on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. We invite our students, staff, families, and community members to participate in our stakeholder in-person or virtual engagement meetings. Your participation is appreciated.
There is a full listing of engagement meetings listed on our website. We encourage you to attend the session that is scheduled for your group (example: student, families, staff, etc.). If this time does not work for you, there are additional times that will be available for you. Please attend an engagement meeting that best fits your schedule.
Together, we are confident that we can find an exceptional leader to continue to guide our school district towards excellence. We appreciate your participation!
New Visitor Management System in School Buildings
Waunakee Community School District will be implementing a new Visitor Management System, Visitor Aware, in our K-12 school buildings to help streamline the check-in process for visitors and ensure the safety of students, staff, and families. This system replaces the one that we currently use, Raptor Visitor Management. For our current and returning families, this system will be very similar in nature to what you’ve experienced. For our new families, our school building offices will help you the first time you visit our school buildings.
The new Visitor Management System required you to scan a state ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) the first time visiting a building. The system scans the sexual offenders database for all 50 states, the FBI watch list, and legally filed custodial documents for any visitors to our schools.
Once an individual is in the system, you will be able to check-in and check-out taking your picture at the kiosk in the school front office. The facial recognition will be utilized to identify you as a registered individual in the management system.
We appreciate your support in helping to keep our schools safe!
Address: 301 Community Drive, Waunakee, Wisconsin, USA
Main Phone: (608) 849-2100 - FAX: (608) 849-2164
Attendance: (608) 849-2110
Counseling: (608) 849-2115
Health Office: (608) 849-2100, Ext. 2055