High School Warrior Weekly
Week of Monday, February 27 through March 3, 2023
FORENSICS TEAM ADVANCES
Congratulations go out to the Waunakee Forensics team for its performance at last week's Badger Conference tournament in Stoughton!
Conference Champions
Lucy Troester and Evelyn Suchomel - Group Interpretive Reading
Abby Trustcott - Moments in History
Joshua Rifelj - Oratory
Brianne Kieta - Poetry
Sydney Ray - Solo Serious Acting
Lauren Gomex - Storytelling
2nd Place
Ash Mouille - Farrago
Michael Pelzer - Impromptu Speaking
Selah Kim - Poetry
Milana Lutes - Prose
Portia Grade - Storytelling
The team later performed in Waterloo, WI for its Sub-District qualification to the WISADD State Speech Festival. Of the team's 20 entries, the team had 16 perfect scores and all team members will be advancing to the next round of competition.
ACT REMINDERS FOR JUNIORS
- Juniors only (No school for Freshman, Sophomores & Seniors)
- March 7th, 2023, arrive to school by 7:45 a.m.
- In order to receive test scores, you must have a MyACT account. Instructions to create or update your My ACT account were given during homeroom on 2/20. If you did not receive these instructions, please see Mrs. Varney in the counseling office.
- There are several test prep options available to you:
- Your Naviance Account 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.
- Practice test booklets are available in the counseling office.
- Sign up for Mr. Dreyer's contact time. The subject of the day can be found in flexi sched, and the sessions will be held in the small auditorium.
- Additional details about the ACT test will be sent closer to test day
If you have further questions or need assistance, you may contact Ms. Varney, HS Testing Coordinator, or your counselor.
SOPHOMORES! Take a Diagnostic ACT
On March 7th at 9:00 AM while juniors take the official ACT, sophomores can get a baseline score.
- At the Waunakee Public Library
- Free Diagnostic ACT for Sophomores
- Full, proctored practice ACT
Can't make it to the location? Visit www.galined.com/diagday for information on other testing locations and times.
2022 FALL REFERENDUM UPDATES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING
Join us on Monday, March 6 for a Waunakee Community School District Engagement session. The meeting will be held at the Waunakee Intermediate School from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. There will not be a livestream or recording of the presentation.
RSVPs required via Sign-Up Genius or by emailing wcsd_communications@waunakee.k12.wi.us. Click here to view the full invitation.
Reminders from our Health Office
The health offices throughout the district are seeing increased cases of colds, flu, and GI symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Please keep your children home until they are free of GI symptoms for 24 hours and/or they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications. Remember the #1 way to prevent the spread of illness is to wash your hands! Click here for the district’s complete Health Guidelines for Attendance.
Immunizations Requirement Changes 2023
There are new/revised Wisconsin School Immunization Requirements for the 2023-2024 school year. All students will need the following immunizations or an appropriate waiver according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The asterisk notes a change from previous school years.
All the previously required vaccines, plus:
1 dose of Tdap*
1 MenACWY-containing vaccine*
All the previously required vaccines, plus a booster dose of a MenACYW-containing vaccine.* Those students who have not received their first dose by age 16 should only receive one dose.
For more information, please talk with your child’s doctor or visit the DHS website.
What should I do? Make sure your child is up to date on their vaccinations by checking your child’s immunization record. To get your child up to date on their vaccinations:
Make a vaccine appointment with your doctor or Public Health Madison Dane County if you do not have a medical provider.
Ask the health care provider to complete the Student Immunization Record form. Return the form to the school office.
You can also visit the Wisconsin Immunization Registry to see if your child is missing or coming due for any immunizations.
Immunizations are covered by most health insurance plans. If you do not have health insurance, or your health insurance does not cover immunizations, the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program may be able to help with the cost of immunizations.
If you have additional questions, please contact Ashley Weier (4K-4 School Nurse) via email ashleyweier@waunakee.k12.wi.us or Jenny Sydow (5-12 School Nurse) via email jennifersydow@waunakee.k12.wi.us.
Counseling Office Connection
Students looking for a summer enrichment/educational opportunity may be interested in the Badger Pre-College Programs. If interested, more information may be found at this link: https://precollege.wisc.edu/
Waunakee High School's LITTLE WOODLOT
The Friends of Schmidt’s Woods is looking to expand the native native plant found in the Little Woodlot on the WHS grounds next to Endres Mfg.. The purpose of the garden is to expand native plant habitat, provide a learning opportunity for students, and to increase the aesthetics of the school grounds along its most visible street side. We’d like to invite you to donate plants for our project through the Plant Dane Native Plant Program. It’s easy, just visit https://ripple-effects.com/Order/Donate, select ”Waunakee High School’s Little Woodlot” and select the number of plants you’d like to donate. Plants cost $2.75/each and must be ordered in multiples of 4. The deadline to donate to our project is March 21st . Thanks for helping to make our garden a reality!
Bridging Brighter Smiles at High School
Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at Waunakee High School on Thursday, March 02, 2023. It is not too late to enroll if you are not already enrolled! As a reminder BBS accepts enrollments for all students Head Start-12! Sign up online at: http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School Include: Oral Screening, Dental Cleaning, Fluoride Varnish Application, Dental Sealant Placement, Silver Diamine Fluoride Application, Oral Health Education, Referral Assistance. Forward Health (BadgerCare) Accepted! (Other Private Dental Insurance Not Accepted)
Funds made available through your FSA/HSA account may be utilized as a form of payment, please check with your carrier for specific terms and conditions. Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891, or email coordinator@bbsmiles.org.
POST PROM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volunteers needed:
- Students - need some volunteer hours? We are seeking 4 students to help with The Lone Girl fundraiser on Sunday, February 26th. One hour shifts between 3:00-7:00.
- Sign up through the SignUp Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CAAA92BA5FEC61-lone
- Adults - We are desperately seeking 1-2 volunteers to organize and lead the efforts to manage the volunteers needed to run the casino games at the event. If you are willing to step up to the challenge, please email waunakeepostprom@gmail.com.
Help FUND the FUN!
- Classmunity contributions are always welcome in any amount. Consider contributing today through Classmunity: https://www.classmunity.com/waunakeewi/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2014
- Enjoy dinner at The Lone Girl on Sunday, February 26th, from 3:00-7:00pm and try your luck in one of the 50/50 cash raffles happening throughout the event. Link to Share: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u8_83AdITJBBhAVZAW2nzNUw_rg-kFmS/view?usp=sharing
- How about Pizza? - On March 1 & 2, Papa Murphy's Pizza will contribute 10% of all in-person and phone orders when you mention the Post Prom Fundraiser. Link to Share: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11JO8TKLoBWc8Hjq2gxwYBZE8cvvmDYtZ/view?usp=sharing
Staff Appreciation Meal
The Staff Appreciation Committee is asking for volunteers to help treat the staff on Parent/Teacher Conference Night on March 13th. Please click the link and sign up for anything you can bring or volunteer to set up or clean up. Any help is appreciated! Please have your donation to the office by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13 (no deliveries the week before please; if you need help getting your donation to school, reach out to one of the coordinators). https://tinyurl.com/WCHSconfmealMarch23.
Staff Appreciation Co-Coordinators: Tiffani Drake chiffani@yahoo.com, Melissa Meinholz tmzmein@yahoo.com, and Shawna Schalk shawnaschalk@gmail.com
Contact Us
Website: https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/schools
Location: 301 Community Drive, Waunakee, Wisconsin, USA
Phone: (608) 849-2100, Ext. 2046