WBHS Tuesday Touchpoint
3/5/2024
Here is this week’s WBHS Tuesday Touchpoint to catch you up on what’s been happening and what’s ahead. Have a great week!
Important Dates
March 4-29: Washington County Youth Art Month Exhibit at The Hub (see flyer for details)
March 7 (4-7:30 p.m.): Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 13 (5:00 p.m.): Mental Health Awareness Family Sessions (see flyer for details)
March 19:
- PreACT Secure and ACT Test Date (Grades 9, 10, & 11)
Virtual Day for Grade 12
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 16 (6:00 p.m.): Community Conversation on Facilities #2 (see below for details)
April 25 (6:00 p.m.): Community Conversation on Facilities #2 (see below for details)*click upper right corner of images to enlarge
Reminders & Updates
Parent-Teacher Conferences Reminder
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, 3/7, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at West Bend High Schools. Information for signing up for conference time slots was provided in the 3/1 Family Newsletter.
Community Conversations on Facilities
The West Bend School District is conducting long-range facility planning, which includes assessing its buildings and grounds to better understand the needs and opportunities. Community members are invited to give feedback on priorities for the future of the WBSD school buildings, grounds, and other facilities.
Please consider attending a Community Conversation so you can share your thoughts regarding our long-range facility planning and discuss priorities.
1st Community Conversation: Current conditions of facilities, needs of facilities, financial overview, enrollment projections, and community feedback on facility priorities.
Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. in the West Bend East Cafeteria.
2nd Community Conversation: Potential solutions with costs to address facility needs and priorities identified from community and staff input.
Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. in the West Bend West Cafeteria OR
Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. in the West Bend West Cafeteria
RSVP using this link. Or, email wbsd@wbsd-schools.org or call 262-306-4800 with your name and the conversation(s) you wish to attend.
Bridging Brighter Smiles
Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at West Bend West and East High School on Tuesday, March 12th.
It is not too late to enroll if you are not already enrolled! As a reminder they accept enrollments for all students from Head Start to Grade 12!
Sign up online at http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/ or print an enrollment packet.
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.
WBHS Highlights & Celebrations
Ten dedicated student-athletes from West signed their celebratory letters of intent to compete in collegiate athletics.
The East Dance Team had an amazing performance for Dancing With Our Stars last Friday. Thanks to all of the participants for a wonderful event!
Students of the Week
Congratulations to our Students of the Week for the week of March 4-8, Carter Smith & Natalie Walter! Check out the slides below to see why each of these great students were nominated!
Department Spotlight
Top Row, left to right: Mr. Coyle, Ms. Delgado, Mrs. Hanni-Schmitz, Mrs. Kemp
Bottom Row, left to right: Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Stuve
Top Row, left to right: Ms. Cattelan, Mrs. Gumtow, Mr. Lichtenwald
Bottom Row, left to right: Mrs. Corzett, Ms. Geil, Mrs. Molineu
Staff Shout Outs
Please help us recognize staff members who are doing great things at WBHS. You can fill out this staff shout out form as many times as you wish!