March 2023
Inspire. Persevere. Grow.
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.
Students (& Staff) in Action!
100 Days Of School
Art Contests!
Olivia G. took 1st place in the county for the "One Water" poster competition. Her poster will move on to the next level for judging!
Congratulations to Tulip, Kennedy, and Olivia for placing in the top spots as well!
Please help us in congratulating these students whose artwork moved on from Regional to the State Youth Art Month show in Madison, WI!
Spelling Bee
The Regional Spelling Bee scheduled for February 16th... and then was rescheduled for February 21st at Horace Mann Middle School in North Fond du Lac, WI. Our students did a great job, including placing first!
HUHS Student Leadership Day
Bucks & Marquette Field Trip
HUHS Math Meet
Math Counts
Read Across America Week!
Be sure to show your love of reading by dressing up:
March 1st: Books Brighten Our World - Wear Neon Colors or Tie-Dye
March 2nd: Wild About Reading - Wear Animal Print OR
Hide Behind a Good Book - Wear Camo
March 3rd: Snuggle Up and Read - Pajama Day
Salutes
During the month of February, we saluted Josh Schubert a Senior Director with Conservice, licensed Wisconsin Professional Engineer, and the EPA's most active licensed professional supporting the ENERGY STAR building certification program. We also saluted Mr. Matt Billmyer and Ms. Denise Howe for their planning and work to continue to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings.
Both buildings received the Energy Star award for 2022 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their superior energy performance. (We are one of three districts in the state of Wisconsin to have received this award in the last two years.)
Discussion & Action
The board discussed:
- Joint Education Convention Update which was attended by Mr. Marquardt, Mr. Packard, and Dr. Villalobos; and in which Ms. Hartlmeier, Ms. Myers, and Dr. Villalobos presented
- Ms. Howe reviewed the 21-22 Audit, discussed the St. Augustine et al. v. Friess Lake et al case, and provided a benefits update
- Mr. Billmyer reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan and Summer 2023 Construction Update
- Dr. Villlalobos shared information about the Realtors’ Lunch & Learn hosted by Dr. Villalobos, Mr. Healy, and Mr. Walters
- Dr. Villalobos updated the Board on School Bus Negotiations and the Summer School Grant and shared a Gallup Poll Article and information on K12 Budget Initiatives
- The administrative team reviewed the Mid Year Continuous Improvement Action Plan
The board approved the following:
- The Safe Return to In-Person and Continuity of Services Plan Certification as presented by Dr. Villlalobos
- The 2023/24 Academic Calendar as presented. This was reviewed with PSB and DGC. It maintains the same number of school days, but allows for some longer weekends for families and breaks for team members throughout the year. (This is attached below.)
- Changed the June Board meeting dates from June 5th and 19th to June 12th.
- Hiring Rachel Roethel as a part-time paraprofessional at Richfield Middle School.
News to Use from the Director of Pupil Services: Cyndi Tomich
Open Enrollment for the 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 school year begins on February 6, 2023, and ends at 4:00 pm on April 28, 2023. 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 23, 2023 school board meeting for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
New Immunization Requirements for the
2023-2024 School Year
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has issued updated childhood vaccination requirements, adding the two-shot meningitis vaccine to the list and changing the timing of the shot that protects against tetanus, whooping cough and diphtheria in adolescents. The new requirements are effective at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Parents can use the student immunization record form attached https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/f0/f04020l.pdf to update your child’s immunizations or complete the waiver section within this form.
Family & Community Information!
Parent Sounding Board
The schedule follows:
5:30 -6:15 - RMS Topics
6:15-6:45 - District
6:45-7:30 - FLES Topics
This meeting is open to all. We hope to see you!
The draft agenda includes:
- Family Literacy Night and VIP events
- Academic Calendar
- Safe Return to In-Person and Continuity of Services Plan Certification
- Wellness Policy
- Curriculum Reviews: Counseling and Music
- 4th > 5th transition
- Raider Ready: August 15th
Registration opens February 11
Hartford Area Winter Weather Letter
Stay Connected!
Email: villalobos@hhasd.org
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/
Twitter: @villaloboshhasd