High School Warrior Weekly
Week of Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12, 2023
SCIENCE & SERVICE TRIP FUNDRAISER
Ready to Make Your Car Shine!
The HS Science & Service Trip will be holding a fundraiser Car Wash on Sunday, May 7th. The weather forecasted for that day looks to be promising so bring your car to the Fire Station between 2-5 PM. Let us clean your dirty car. Donations accepted and appreciated!
Why the fundraiser? Because this June, there will be 26 students embarking on a journey to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands to experience and study the ecology of the islands and the equator as well as complete service projects associated with the trip.
Science & Service trips usually run every other year at WCHS, but this is our first trip in four years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Contact Ms. Shaffar (margaretshaffar@waunakee.k12.wi.us) for any questions.
Your support of the Science & Service Trip is appreciated!
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Bravo!
The Music Department Faculty is pleased and proud to announce the following students and ensembles that received exemplary performance awards at the Wisconsin School Music Association's State Solo & Ensemble Festival at UW-Platteville on April 29th. It has been three years since a Waunakee student has received this special recognition. Congratulations: Brianne Kieta, Musical Theatre Solo; Kee Notes, Treble Vocal Jazz Ensemble; Josie Petroff, Alto Solo; Sydney Ray, Musical Theatre Solo; Lucy Troester, Alto Saxophone Solo; Lucy Troester, Alto Saxophone Solo
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
We Appreciate You!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12! The SEL Team has organized a week of exciting activities and tasty treats as a "thank you" for all you do!
Monday, May 8
7:30 a.m. - Panera Bread Bagels and Kokopelli Coffee in the Staff Lounge
11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. - Frios Gourmet Popsicles truck in front of door 1, check your mailbox for a ticket! [kids have to purchase (20% donated back to school)]*
Tuesday, May 9
12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. - Therapy Dogs in the Main Office*
Wednesday, May 10
7:30 a.m. - Morning Rolls compliments of Mr. Randy Guttenberg in the Staff Lounge
Friday, May 12
Served during both lunches - “Taco ‘Bout Great Teachers!” Grab lunch from the taco bar in the Staff Lounge.
*If you would like class coverage for a 15-minute grab to grab a popsicle or pet an emotional support dog, please reach out to Rose Nadler at rosenadler@waunakee.k12.wi.us.
LIBRARY MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (LMTC)
Thing of the Month WINNER!
Congratulations to April's "Thing of the Month" winner Teagan Beam. We had a lot of correct guesses this month, and the object was a 45 record adapter. Stop in during May to look and guess our last and final "Thing of the Month" for your chance to win a Kokopelli coupon!
Weeding of the Bookshelves
The LMTC is completing its annual weeding of the bookshelves. There are several carts of old, weathered, and otherwise uncirculated books that are looking for a new home. It could be your home! Stop in for one (or more!) this week.
Meet Some of Our Peer Tutors
Demi
Year: 1st year as a Peer Tutor
When: 2B
Other school activities: Justice League, Student Council
Josie
Year: 2nd year as a Peer Tutor
When: Fridays during Contact Time
After school job: Moh's Martial Arts
Other school activities: Above the Influence, NHS, Future Liberal Leaders, Wisconsin Civics Games, Mock Trial
Siena
Year: 1st Year as a Tutor
When: Contact Time
After school job: Green Acres Pet Resort
Other school activities: Math Team, Science Club
MOVING ON TO STATE COMPETITION
WI Civics Team Advances to State!
The WI Civics Team participated in a recent competition and four of those members finished First Place in their Region! Team members: Ryan (Pouriya) Khalili, Alex Jurkuta, Josie Tepp, Josh Moberg will compete on Friday, May 12th at the State Competition! When you see these students, please wish them good luck at State!!
COUNSELING OFFICE CONNECTION
Attention Seniors
Please login to Naviance to complete your mandatory graduation survey.
This survey allows the district to collect graduation statistics, record work-based and apprenticeship data, and assists the Counseling Department to send transcripts for post-high school transition. This survey is how the Counseling Department knows where to send your final transcript. Please complete the survey no later than Monday, May 15, 2023.
Senior Scholarships and Awards Night
The annual Senior Scholarship & Award Night will be held on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center. Students who will be awarded scholarships and/or other awards will be receiving invites for this event. If you applied for a scholarship(s), check your email for an invitation. A link to RSVP will be included along with other information.
Questions regarding Scholarship Night should be forwarded to the Counseling staff via Email or by phone at 608-849-2100, Ext. 2115.
SENIOR ART SHOW
In the Final Sketch
The annual Senior Art Show will be on display on the mezzanine from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17th. Take a few minutes to view the beautiful artwork by our seniors!
PAYING IT FORWARD
Spring has Sprung! Time to Clean, Organize & Donate!
Do you have a Chaotic closet? Bursting basement? Garbled garage? Donate your items to the "Pay It Forward's" 14th Annual Garage Sale being held on Saturday, May 13th from 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 6010 Woodland Drive, Waunakee.
Drop off donations at the High School Main Office or at the Woodland Drive address on May 13th. Proceeds for this year's garage sale will be donated to Red Cross for Tornado Relief and Ukraine.
Please contact Corina Rogers with any questions - corinarogers@waunakee.k12.wi.us
PROJECT GRADUATION UPDATE
Hello Senior Parents & Guardians
Project Graduation is an all night fun, FREE, and safe celebration for students in the Class of 2023. It is completely funded by businesses and parent/family donations. It is planned and executed by parents/guardians of our seniors, along with support from the High School Administration and some staff. It will occur on June 3rd from 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM at the high school. Students will be able to sign up in the upcoming weeks at school. The Project Graduation Committee has been working hard to prepare an amazing event for the students. There will be food/drinks and ALL students will leave the event with a prize! But to provide a successful Project Graduation, we need lots of help!
Please see LINK Here for volunteer and donation needs for the night of the event. (There are four tabs on the sign-up sheet.)
Thank you also for all of your donations through the Flamingo Flocking! If you did not get flocked or would still like to donate, the link to our Classmunity site to make a tax-deductible donation is HERE.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email waunagradparty@gmail.com.
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
Registration Open for 2023 Summer Camps
The link is live for our 2023 Summer Camps via our High School Athletics Department.
Waunakee Community School District offers many amazing athletic opportunities for our youth in grades K-12. Thank you for supporting our student-athletes, coaches, and programs. For a complete schedule of all the camp offerings for the summer of 2023, please click here.
View our Summers Camps website on our district website for more information and to register!
TAHER FOOD SERVICE MENUS
Taher Menus
The lunch menus for May have been provided by Taher Food Services. Please direct questions regarding your student's lunch account to (608) 849-2100, Ext. 2952.
Note: To apply for free and reduced price meals or milk, please visit the Campus Parent portal. This is the preferred method. The 2022-2023 school year application is available in Campus Parent.
CONTACT US!
Website: https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/schools
Location: 301 Community Drive, Waunakee, Wisconsin, USA
Phone: (608) 849-2100, Ext. 2046