We need substitutes!
Subs for Food Service, Educational Assistants, Teachers, and office staff* - all are needed! If interested, contact Human Resources at 608-767-2595 extension 3004 or bwhalen@wisheights.k12.wi.us.
*The number of hours varies depending on the position.
Last month some middle and high school students put on an event for kindergarten and 4K students that involved shopping for, making and putting on an event related to vegetable soup.
The older students led the smaller students in a vegetable scavenger hunt, and read a book called the Culinary Kid written by a local author. Each student got to practice stirring the soup and serving their partner bowls of soup.
It was nice to warm up on such a COLD COLD week in January.
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On Sunday, February 11th, the Children's Theater of Madison will be having a sensory-friendly/relaxed performance of Life Doesn't Frighten Me-I am Fearless Royalty!
Tickets are $15 and the show is one hour, starting at 3:00pm.
Common Threads is hosting a Neurodiversity Resource Fair at their center on Saturday April 6th from 9:00 -11:00 am. They would love for you to join them!
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The next #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Drew Jacobus!
Plans after graduation: I am planning on going to college and studying aviation, specifically piloting. If that doesn't work out then I plan on going into the trades.
Activities during high school: During high school, I played soccer and was a captain this year. I also did track and field where I made so many memorable moments that I will never forget. I was a student council member and was our class treasurer and secretary.
Dream job: Pilot.
Favorite memory: California Trip or Track and Field 2022.
Most proud of: The moment I'm most proud of would probably being voted MVP for soccer or being the first person on the top of Yosemite Falls during the California trip.
Congratulations, Drew! We're proud of you!
#VanguardPride Athletics - Week of February 5, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1978cwCj1MGrLEH48jzMsB1AQR6a4Du3sJEdPqlgVptc/edit
A new class of juniors and seniors started #VanguardPride personal finance last week!
During the first unit, they recorded their spending for a week and evaluated whether their purchases were needs or wants. They designed a financial vision board to envision where they want to be in 5 and 10 years and what major purchases they would like to make in the future.
It's National School Counseling Week!
School counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we
celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2024.
Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement
strategies, managing emotions, and applying interpersonal skills, and planning
for postsecondary options. School counselors are #StandardsBased and
#StudentFocused.
We thank our amazing school counselors, Kerri Martinez Najera and Andy Palzkill for all they do each and every day for our students and #VanguardPride district!
Reminder - Interim District Administrator, Craig Gerlach, will be discussing the 2024 Operational Referendum that will be on the April 2, 2024 ballot.
Date: Monday, February 5, 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Wisconsin Heights - Step Room (MS entrance)
Join us! #VanguardPride
On Saturday, February 24th, Wisconsin Heights is hosting the Capitol Conference South WSMA Solo & Ensemble Music Festival from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The last time we hosted was back in 2018. If you are interesting in volunteering, or know anyone who may be, please sign-up using this link: https://signup.com/go/FGvkXPr
Gina Ademino - Solo & Ensemble Volunteers/Donations Coordinator
Looking for some basketball to watch tonight? Come out to Heights and watch the boys and girls play against Belleville.
Boys Varsity 6PM North gym and Girls JV 6PM South gym
Girls Varsity 7:30 North gym and Boys JV 7:30 South gym
The fun doesn't stop with the games!
There will be concessions and 50/50 raffle!
The boys 3rd grade basketball team will be playing at the boys varsity halftime.
There will be contests/t-shirt toss at the girls varsity halftime!
Come on out and have some #VanguardPride fun!
The next #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Brett Droessler!
Plans after graduation: I'm planning on studying actuarial science at UW-Eau Claire.
Activities during high school: Soccer, Senior Treasurer, Student Council Treasurer
Dream job: Travelling Skydiver
Favorite memory: The California Trip as a whole.
Most proud of: Reaching the top of Yosemite Falls.
Congratulations, Brett! We're proud of you!
The Wisconsin Heights School District is currently seeking candidates for the following positions within the District for the 2023-2024 school year:
• Interim Dean of Students
• Boys Golf Head Varsity Coach
• Middle School Boys & Girls Assistant Track Coach (2)
• Assistant Coach - Girls High School Soccer (2)
• Summer School Teachers
• Summer School Educational Assistants
For more information or to apply, please visit WECAN at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/
For coaching positions, you can send a letter of interest to Hillary Acker at hiacker@wisheights.k12.wi.us.
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The next #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, McKindsey Cymbalak!
Plans after graduation: I plan on attending Cedarville University for a bachelors degree in nursing.
Activities during high school: I have participated in Drama Club, NHS, soccer, and an active member in music.
Dream job: Possibly a marine biologist or something theatre related.
Favorite memory: My favorite high school memory was probably the Disney and Universal trip with the music program. Also seeing the Lion King musical in May was very fun.
Most proud of: I'm proud of how I was able to improve in my academics and being the lead in the musical!
Congratulations, McKindsey! We're so proud of you!
Please join Interim District Administrator, Craig Gerlach, as he discusses the 2024 Operational Referendum that will be on the April 2, 2024 ballot.
Date: Monday, February 5, 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Wisconsin Heights - Step Room (MS entrance)
Can't make it? There will be another in-person session on March 7 and a Zoom session on February 25. More details will come closer to those dates.
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We're still looking!
The Wisconsin Heights High School District is seeking a Head Varsity Golf Coach for the upcoming season.
The successful candidate for this position will preferably have experience working with high school student-athletes and have advanced knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport. Other duties and responsibilities include utilizing positive interpersonal relations and effective communication skills, demonstrating a high level of dependability, organization, respect, and sportsmanship.
Other qualifications include:
• Strong communication skills
• Organized
• Willingness to work collaboratively with other high school coaches
• Structured plan in working to build a cohesive program from high school down to the youth level.
• A commitment to work diligently with the coaching staff and school personnel to assist student-athletes in maximizing their potential both academically and athletically.
This position will work collaboratively with administration to ensure compliance with policies outlined in the district co-curricular code of conduct handbook and project a goal oriented philosophy for success.
In your cover letter, please include your proposed plan to build a cohesive program from high school down to the youth level.
Interested individuals should apply via WECAN or contact Hillary Acker
Phone: 608-767-2595
Email: hiacker@wisheights.k12.wi.us
The stipend for this position is $2,100.00 per year.
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The #VanguardPride Green Team is hosting a clothing drive from February 1st through the 12th! Please consider donating gently used clothing and shoes (nothing stained or ripped, no undergarments) at the middle school and high school entrances. All items will be donated to the Heights Unlimited Food Pantry. Let's help out the Green Team!
The next #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Felicity Crowe!
Plans after graduation: I am going to pursue a major in Environmental Engineering/Sciences and a minor in Spanish at Iowa State University.
Activities during high school: Drama Club, Spanish Club, Soccer, NHS, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Pep Band, and Green Team.
Dream job: A traveling environmental scientist.
Favorite memory: The California and Disney trips that I went on!
Most proud of: Stepping outside my comfort zone and trying something I wasn’t familiar with (drama/theatre). It grew to be something I absolutely love!
Congratulations, Felicity! We're so proud of you!
Our next #SeniorSpotlight for the #VanguardPride #Classof2024 is on Devan Buckeridge!
Plans after graduation: Attend Madison Area Technical College for 2 years for general ed’s and eventually transfer to UW-Oshkosh for an additional 4-5 years to get my master’s in either Optometry, Sports Medicine, or Physical Therapy.
Activities during high school: Basketball, Student Council, and Class Vice President.
Dream job: NBA scout, coach, or doctor but more realistically a physical therapist.
Favorite memory: Listening to all of Mr. Marx’s stories over the past few years, especially when we were online during my freshman year. Also, the California trip was a blast and I enjoyed playing music for the chaperones on the first few bus rides.
Most proud of: I am most proud of staying out of trouble and never giving up in classes no matter how difficult some could be at times.
Congratulations, Devan! We're proud of you!
A reminder to sign up for the annual Child Find screening event for children ages 2-5 in the Wisconsin Heights School District!
All Wisconsin Heights resident families with children ages 2 - 5 are invited to take part in our annual Child Development Screening Services on February 12th from 11:00am - 6:00pm by appointment.
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 parents 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 or email amkerl@wisheights.k12.wi.us to schedule an appointment.
Click on the link below for more information!
https://5il.co/2boki
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