Dodgeland HS/MS Family Newsletter
March 2024
Happy March!
March is an exciting time for our staff and students at Dodgeland. Between field trips, spring sports starting, testing, and Spring Break, we are sure to stay busy this month! On top of those exciting upcoming things, we are wrapping up our CTSO week today at the high school which celebrated all of our amazing Career & Technical Student Organizations, our many co-curricular offerings celebrated victories at the district and state levels, and our winter sports concluded their seasons- congratulations to all of our coaches, advisors, and students! We truly do have so much to be proud of here at Dodgeland!
As you read this month's update, please be sure to make note of the important dates that are listed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!
(Pictured to the side is our MS Forensics team with their 3rd place trophy!)
Go Trojans!
Dom Gischia, Dodgeland MS/HS Principal
March 12 ~ ACT testing for Juniors - (Freshmen~Sophomores~Seniors do not report to school. Middle school students will operate on a normal schedule)
March 13 ~ Early Release Day for all Students
March 21-31 ~ High School Germany Trip
March 25-29 ~ Spring Break
April 15-19 ~ 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
June 2 @ 1pm ~ High School Graduation
MPTC College Preview Day!
Attention Juniors and Seniors-- Join MPTC for a College Preview Day on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Registration is required! (closes March 6).
https://www.morainepark.edu/visit-us/college-preview-day/
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Dollars for Scholars application opens March 19 and will close April 12.
All seniors are encouraged to apply!
https://dodgeland.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=76
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All Dodgeland High School students have access to FREE ACT test prep through Methodized test prep. https://methodize.methodlearning.com/
If there is a financial hardship and your student is interested in a national test date, please see Stephanie Buss, School Counselor for a fee waiver.
On March 12th, our Juniors will be taking the ACT. Our freshmen, sophomores and seniors do not report to school. Our middle school students will operate on a normal schedule.
Please ensure that our Juniors arrive at school on time on March 12th to start the testing day promptly. We will be on a strict schedule and if you are late you will not be able to take the ACT. Juniors will conclude their testing at approximately 12:30, so please plan for their transportation home accordingly. Our buses will be running on their normal schedule, so if a student requires bus transportation to get home, please fill out this form. We will provide a space for any students needing to stay to quietly work for the afternoon.
Here are some tips to prepare students for testing:
Parents/Guardians- create a conducive environment at home the night before by ensuring their juniors get a good night's rest.
Eat a nutritious breakfast in the morning.
Support and encouragement play a significant role in your child's success. Remind them to stay calm, do their best, and trust in their abilities. Encourage them to approach the ACT with confidence and a positive mindset.
Monday, February 26th, numerous spring sports meetings were held for students and their parents to receive the season information from the coaching staff. If you were not able to attend please contact the coaches below.
High School & Middle School Track & Field - Contact Head Coach Kevin Klueger klueger@dodgeland.k12.wi.us
High School Softball - Contact Head Coach Michelle Biwer biwer@dodgeland.k12.wi.us
High School Girls Soccer - Contact Head Coach Otto Hopfinger ohopfinger@gmail.com
High School Baseball - will meet on Tuesday, March 19th at Dodgeland High School following the conclusion of baseball practice. Time to be finalized yet.
IMPACT Concussion Baseline Assessments are required for all high school students competing in softball, baseball, soccer and pole vaulting in Track & Field.
DMS Spelling Bee
On January 24th the Dodgeland Middle School held their annual spelling bee. There were 17 contestants representing each grade level. Cora DeNure and Avril Ortiz won the competition and moved on to the CESA 6 Regional Spelling Bee in Ripon on February 21. Congratulations to all the participants, and a special thank you to Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Boettcher for judging the DMS contest. Below is a picture of the middle school contestants.
Bottom row (l-r)
Connor Pavelsky, Anthony Lynch, Vivienne Tracy, Makenna Reider, Avril Ortiz
Middle row (l-r)
Amara Mohammed, Brylee Klueger, Luke Holzem, Lily Powers, Cora DeNure
Top row (l-r)
Brooklynn Peterson, Collin Kruchten, Gracie Schmitt, Delaney Schwandt, Cailin Smith, Alexander Cousineau, Wyatt Brown-Rogge
The 6th grade Junior Great Books group has been reading with Mrs. Stampfl's first grade class and Mrs. Miller's second grade class. They've done a great job of modeling fluent and expressive reading!
Last week, several of our high school students traveled to UW Stout
to compete in the Regional SkillsUSA Competition.
Congratulations to Payten who took 2nd place in 3D Printing and to Izzy and Lisa
for placing 3rd in Urban Search and Rescue!!!!
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Website: dodgeland.k12.wi.us