October Update
Upcoming Dates
- Oct. 1: Wisconsin Education Fair/UW Platteville Tour for interested juniors or seniors
- Oct 16: PSAT/NMSQT Testing- all juniors 1st-5th hours
- Oct 18: End of 1st Quarter
- Oct 24: NWIL College Fair at Highland 2nd-5th hours for all juniors
- Oct 25: 1st Quarter Report Cards Issued
- Oct 29: 2:00 pm dismissal/Parent Teacher Conferences 3:00-8:00 pm
- Oct 30: 2:00 pm dismissal/ Parent Teacher Conferences 3:00-7:00 pm
- Nov 1: No School
Jo Daviess County Juvenile Justice Presentation
- On Thursday, October 3rd, the high school will travel to River Ridge High School to attend an assembly sponsored by the Jo Daviess County Juvenile Justice Council. The presenter, Mr. Jeff Yalden, is a national speaker who will be presenting on teen motivation, struggles, and mental illness. He will also address the pitfalls and temptations teenagers are likely to encounter on their road to adulthood.
There will also be a free parents’ program on raising healthy teens on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:00 pm. in the River Ridge High School cafeteria. Mr. Yalden will share tips on how parents can successfully parent today’s children in this two-hour program. Refreshments will be served. All parents and community members are welcome.
- For information on Jeff Yalden visit thejyf.org
- If you have any questions or do not want your child to attend the presentation on Thursday, please contact the high school office at 815-947-3323.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 29th from 3:00-8:00 pm and Wednesday, October 30th from 3:00-7:00 pm. Both days students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. We are in session on Thursday, October 31st but there will be no school on Friday, November 1st.
If you would like to schedule a conference with any of your child's teachers please contact the high school office at 815-947-3323 to make your appointment. We look forward to seeing you!