Wisconsin Heights School District

Reminder to Wisconsin Heights resident families with kids ages 2-5! Our Child Find Development Fair is coming up quickly and we still have a few appointments available for screenings. With assistance of local educators and school specialists, children will be screened to assess their overall development, including motor, social, self-help, communication, and learning skills. We are encouraging all guardians of children ages 2 - 5 years-old to participate in a screening process as part of our Child Find activities. Please call Student Services at (608) 767-2595, ext.3002 to schedule an appointment or email Amanda Kerl at amkerl@wisheights.k12.wi.us. Clink on the link below for more information! https://shorturl.at/7Hgi5 #VanguardPride

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! Celebrate with #BridgingBrighterSmiles and enroll in our school-based program today at www.BridgingBrighterSmiles.org!

The WHHS Child Development students have the opportunity to work with our kindergarteners during their math block! It's so rewarding to see these young learners engaging with one another and making learning fun. The high schoolers are really stepping into their roles as mentors, helping the kindergarteners build their math skills in creative ways. #VanguardPride

The Vanguard Spotlight Award is an opportunity for you to recognize a staff member who has impacted your life/child's life or school community in a special way! Simply scan the QR code on the poster and complete the form. How easy is that?! A link to the form can also be found on the district website.

There will be no JV game on Tuesday 2/4 for the Girls Basketball Game in Waterloo. The Varsity game will start as scheduled at 7:00pm. Have a great game, Vanguard Girls Basketball! #VanguardPride

This week we celebrate our school counselors during National School Counseling week! Our counselors help our students thrive each and every day. Find your school counselor to thank them for listening, caring, and guiding our students, school, and community! #VanguardPride

#VanguardPride Athletics for the week of 2/3/2025 - Go Vanguards! Please refer to athletic calendars before heading to a game in case of any changes as they will not be updated here: https://www.capitolconferencesouth.org/.../487/school/1/ Monday, February 3 -7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball vs Mount Horeb Middle -7th grade 4:15 pm West gym / 8th grade 4:15 pm East gym -Boys Basketball @ Belleville JV and JV2 6:00pm / Varsity 7:30pm Tuesday, February 4 -Boys JV & Varsity Hockey vs Edgewood @ Verona Ice Arena, Verona, WI; JV game 5:15pm / Varsity game 7:15pm -Girls Basketball @ Waterloo JV 6:00pm / Varsity 7:30pm -7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball @ Belleville 4:15pm Thursday, February 6 -Girls Basketball @ Belleville JV 6:00pm / Varsity 7:30pm -7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball @ Mount Horeb 4:15pm; 7th grade at Intermediate Center / 8th grade at Middle school Saturday, February 8 -Boys Swimming @ Baraboo-Jack Young Middle School pool 1:00pm -Wrestling @ DeForest HS 9:00am

Spring Sport Registration is OPEN! We have a new registration site that allows you to register for Spring Sports and Activities all in one place. If your High Schooler is interested in Baseball, Softball, Golf, Track, Soccer, Lacrosse, or Trap, or your Middle Schooler is interested in Track or Trap, please find the link to the registration site on the Athletic And Activities Section of the Wisconsin Heights District Website. Registration must be done through the site. There is also an instructional video to walk you through using the site. https://www.wisheights.k12.wi.us/o/whsd/page/athletics-and-activities Looking forward to a great Spring Season! #VanguardPride

The Wisconsin Heights School District is looking for the following coaching positions: -Assistant HS Track Coach (WECAN #226558) -Head Trap Club Coach (WEAN #226526) -Assistant Trap Club Coach (WECAN #226527) -MS Assistant Track Coach (WECAN #226459) -American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter (support softball team) (WECAN #226528) Interested? Apply on WECAN, or send a letter of interest to Melissa Winters at mwinters@wisheights.k12.wi.us. #VanguardPride

Friday night's Girls Varsity Basketball game against Waterloo will start at 6:00pm. There will not be a JV Game. We look forward to seeing you there! #VanguardPride

High School Softball Open Gyms will start this Sunday, February 2nd from 9-10:30 am. These will happen every Sunday until the season starts on March 17. The open gyms are not mandatory, and anyone interested in playing High School Softball is welcome to attend. #VanguardPride

Congratulations to our next Vanguard Spotlight Award recipient, Alyssa Hingeveld! Ms. Hingeveld was presented with her certificate and gift card at the January 27, 2025, Board of Education meeting. Ms. Hingeveld received two nominations - one from Che Arbizu and the other from Megan Hufton, both parents of students Ms. Hingeveld had in her class! Che and Megan spoke at the board meeting to share why they nominated Ms. Hingeveld. The nominations were truly moving and tears were in many eyes. Here are some excerpts from the nominations: "You won’t find a more dedicated and loyal teacher than Miss H.... She was constantly coming up with creative solutions for the boys and finding new activities that would be engaging to them and their unique interests.......... once Alyssa is your teacher for a few years, she’s on your team for life. " "We are so lucky to have Alyssa here at Wisconsin Heights. She is truly one in a million and I am forever grateful to have had her on our team and for the lasting impact she has had on our family." "There is a very high bar that’s been set with having her as his first teacher watching her .....customize a student plan for him to maximize his education in life skills have been awesome." "We are truly blessed to have her as an advocate and as his friend." Alyssa - with immense gratitude and appreciation, the Wisconsin Heights School District recognizes your passion and excellence in inspiring and supporting members of our school community! #VanguardPride You can find the link on the district webpage if you would like to nominate a staff member for the Vanguard Spotlight Award. Pictured left to right: Jami, Grayson and Che Arbizu, Alyssa Hingeveld, Megan Hufton, and Board President Barb Statz

Did you know you can watch Heights High School athletics online? Well, you can! Here's a direct link to Heights: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/mazomanie/organization/5248/wisconsin-heights-high-school You can follow your favorite athlete or team! Go to Hudl.com and click on Search by Teams & Athletes. Enter the name of the athlete or Wisconsin Heights in Search Hudl Fan and the results list will show Wisconsin Heights High School. Select that and it will take you to the Heights page where you can select what you want to watch. That's it! It's free and no subscription is needed! #VanguardPride

Ms. Stenner's 4K students enjoyed a special stuffed animal day in the classroom. 💚 The #VanguardPride students filled up their VanGuard Sticker Charts by working on being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe in the classroom and school community! Great job! Let's give the group a round of applause!!! 👏

If your children have questions regarding our closure on Friday, here are some quick tips! #VanguardPride

#VanguardPride Athletics for the week of 1/20/2025 - Go Vanguards! Please refer to athletic calendars before heading to a game in case of any changes as they will not be updated here: https://www.capitolconferencesouth.org/.../487/school/1/ Monday, January 27 -Girls Basketball @ Poynette High School - JV 6:00pm / Varsity 7:30 pm -Boys JV2 Basketball vs Iowa Grant 6:00pm Tuesday, January 28 -Boys Swimming vs Stoughton @ Sauk Prairie HS 6:00pm -Girls Basketball @ Dodgeville JV 6:00pm / Varsity 7:30pm - Boys Basketball vs Parkview JV 6:00pm / Varsity 7:30pm North gym -7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball @ New Glarus 4:15pm Thursday, January 30 -Boys Basketball @ New Glarus Varsity 7:30pm -7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball @ Glacier Creek 4:00pm Friday, January 31 -Girls Basketball vs Waterloo JV 6:00pm / Varsity 7:30pm North gym

Summer School Registration - Save the Date Get ready for another summer of 4 weeks of fun! Summer School registration will open April 7th at 9am. Summer School Dates -Summer Science Camp: June 9-13 -Week 1 | June 16 - 19 -Week 2 | June 23 - 26 -Week 3 | June 30 - July 3 -Week 4 | July 7-10 #VanguardPride

Dear Vanguard Community, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the threat we received last night and share some additional information that I have recently been cleared to disclose by law enforcement. Last evening, a community member contacted our administration to inform us of a concerning social media post that posed a potential threat to our entire school community. Additionally, we received an anonymous tip through the Speak Up Speak Out program about the same post. In response, our administrative team immediately contacted local law enforcement and we made the decision to close our campus today in order to ensure the safety of all involved and to begin a thorough investigation. The investigation has continued throughout the day, involving numerous interviews with students and members of the community at their homes, which has made the process more lengthy than usual. Our investigation will always be thorough in order to ensure a safe environment and this takes time. Please understand that, as a school, we are unable to share specific details regarding the students involved or their consequences. Additionally, because this remains an open investigation, there are certain specifics that cannot be shared at this time in order to avoid compromising the investigation. This is standard procedure, as we are following the guidance and protocols established by local law enforcement and the Department of Justice. The initial investigation was completed at 3:50 PM today and we will continue to follow-up with families as we see fit. Please know that our primary focus remains the safety and well-being of our students, and we are committed to ensuring a secure environment for everyone in our school community. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Michelle McGrath District Administrator Wisconsin Heights School District

Dear Vanguard Community, I wanted to update you regarding the ongoing investigation into the potential threat we received late last evening. As part of our commitment to the safety and security of everyone on our campus, we took immediate action and followed district policies and procedures to address the situation. After a thorough investigation and collaboration with law enforcement, we have determined that there is no current safety threat to our school. The campus is safe, and we will resume normal activities moving forward. After-school activities will take place as scheduled this evening. As we look ahead to Monday, we will be working together to ensure a smooth return to school for all students. We are putting a reentry plan in place to help guide this process and ensure that our staff and students feel supported as they come back. It’s important that we continue to foster a welcoming environment for everyone, and your support will be critical in this effort. The swift response to this incident was made possible thanks to the Speak Up, Speak Out program, which allowed us to quickly address the concern and work closely with law enforcement. Please remember that any threat to school safety will always be taken seriously, and we will continue to prioritize the well-being of our entire school community. Thank you again for your continued support and dedication to the well-being of our school community. Should you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Michelle McGrath District Administrator Wisconsin Height School District

Dear Vanguard Community, We are reaching out to provide you with accurate information, address any potential rumors, and request your support during this time. As you may be aware, the Wisconsin Heights School District made the decision to close schools today as a precautionary measure due to a potential threat of school violence. Upon learning of this threat, the district immediately followed its established safety policies and procedures. Our team worked closely with law enforcement and staff to assess the situation and ensure the safety of all students and staff members. The decision to close our district buildings today was made with the utmost priority placed on maintaining a secure environment for everyone on our campuses. Please know that the investigation into this matter is ongoing. We are committed to keeping you informed and will share additional updates as they become available. During this time, we appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to resolve this situation. The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority, and we will continue to follow all necessary protocols to protect our school community. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your cooperation and trust. Michelle McGrath, Ed. D District Administrator Wisconsin Heights School District