WAVE Newsletter
March 2023
Principal's Note
Additionally, in the school setting, spring also means state testing and registration for the following school year.
Please pay attention to the information being sent home regarding state testing days & times. These assessments must be administered in person on the dates given. Call our office with any questions.
Starting March 1, our 2023-24 application window opens. Current students do not need to reapply, but please share with your friends and family anywhere in the state of Wisconsin what a great opportunity WAVE is in the Wausau School District. We are always excited to welcome new students and families into our Learning Community.
Invite Your Friends and Family:
Elementary (Grades K-5)
WAVE Elementary Peer Connect
Required Forward Testing (in person) Grades 3-5 (Elementary Test Days)
Students in grades 3-5 will participate in Forward Testing during the month of April. More information will be sent home regarding the state of Wisconsin Forward Exam. All testing will take place at the WAVE Center at the Longfellow Building (415 Seymour Street).
Grade 3: April 5 & April 13
Grade 4: April 5 & April 11 & April 13
Grade 5: April 4
DETAILS ( INCLUDING TIMES) FOR TEST DAYS WILL BE SHARED BY CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
Elementary School Counselor: Ms. Simons
As your elementary school counselor, I am here to support your social and emotional learning. If you are needing some extra guidance around friendships, family changes, school readiness, etc., please reach out to me or your teacher and we will set up a time to chat! I look forward to working with you this school year!
715.261.0197 / lsimons@wausauschools.org
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Congratulations to our Fall Semester Academic Award Recipients!
WAVE Fall 2023 Academic Awards
High School
Gold Award (4.0 Semester GPA)
Grace Kallio
Levi Waltz
Kenna-Cate McFadden
James Bronaugh Fraser
Reese Quirt
Jaden Burgess
Michael Lella
Jalyn Burish
Lauren Olson
Kaylani Vang
Madeline Welch
Silver Award (3.75 and Above Semester GPA)
Mya Pankow
Rowan McFadden
Luke Miller
Patcharee Lee
Bryce Younker
Bronze Award (3.5 and Above Semester GPA)
Kaira Greni
James O’Connor
Alexis Trevino
Alaina Uttecht
Jaidyn Magrecke
Nicholas Hansen
Alana Jacob
Ella Rice
Trent Kraimer
Alex Lindbom
Ryan Masterson
Middle School Honor Roll (3.5 and Above Semester GPA)
Rowan Ashton
Reneah Berens
Micha Brown
Sawyer Burish
Mason Swarick
Gabe Conley
Alaina Damrow
Melody Shafarik
Madisen Johnson
Jack Kleman
Alyssa Hunt
Reghan Quirt
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: In Person Learning Support at the WAVE Center
Student Art Showcase from Mr. Priebe's Classes
Kendra Matsche (Grade 11)
Alana Jacob (Grade 12)
Timothy Hughes (Grade 8)
Mock Trial – A Successful Season
Congratulations to the 2022-23 Wausau West High School/WAVE (Wausau Area Virtual Education) Mock Trial team #5003 for earning 1st place; winning all four rounds during the Regional Mock Trial Tournament sponsored by the Wisconsin
State Bar Association on February 4, 2023 at the Marathon County Courthouse.
Nine teams made up the Wausau Regional Tournament. Teams that place 1st and 2nd earn the privilege to compete at the March 4-5 State Tournament in Madison. (Coaches Dawn Jameson & Teri Sether)
Congratulation to Jalyn Burish at FBLA
Congratulations to our Middle School Forensics Participants
Both Madisen Johnson, grade 7 (Informative Speech) and Jack Kleman, grade 7 (News Reporting) earned "Excellent" ratings in the competition.
All Juniors Required to Attend: ACT Test
Juniors should report to the WAVE Learning Center @ 7:30am (415 Seymour Street) Door #4 on Tuesday, March 7, 2023
BRING: YOUR CHARGED LAPTOP & CHARGING CORD, LUNCH or SNACK AND WATER BOTTLE
Required Forward Testing (Grades 6-8 & 10)
TIMES & MORE INFORMATION WILL BE SHARED IN AN UPCOMING MAILER. Check your mail in the next couple of weeks for details.
GRADE 6: Thursday, April 20, 2023
GRADE 7: Thursday, April 20, 2023
GRADE 8: Thursday, April 21, 2023
GRADE 10: Monday, April 18, 2023
BRING: Your charged laptop & cord, a snack and water bottle, & a headset /earbuds for the listening portion of the exam.
Required Pre-Act Test (Grades 9-10)
TIMES & MORE INFORMATION WILL BE SHARED IN AN UPCOMING MAILER. Check your mail in the next couple of weeks for details.
Grade 9: April 17, 2023
Grade 10: April 18, 2023
BRING: Your charged laptop & cord, and a snack and water bottle
School Counselor (Grades 6-12)
Ms. Sether is available to meet with students for Academic and Career exploration and planning, graduation planning, post-high school planning, and any overall need students have for their social and emotional well-being.
715.261.0893 / tsether@wausauschools.org
WAVE Summer School
Students interested in WAVE Summer School should contact the WAVE Office or Ms. Sether (School Counselor)
The available summer courses are available here: SUMMER 2023 COURSES
Whole School / General Announcements
WAVE Teachers Attend a National Digital Learning Conference
Looking for: WAVE Voices on a District Sub-Committee
If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please email Cassie Peck: cpeck@wausauschools.org
K-12 WAVE Community School Forest Day
2023-24 School Year Enrollment
Current students do not need to reapply for 2023-24 enrollment at WAVE; however, if you intend to enroll elsewhere for fall, it is your responsibility to contact that school and begin the registration process.
Please share with others that may be interested in joining our WAVE Learning Community that they will need to apply online at www.wsdwave.org