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School District of
WAUZEKA-STEUBEN
A NEWSLETTER FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY
301 E. Main St.
Wauzeka, WI 53826-9671
(608) 875-5311
Fax (608) 875-5100
hornets@wauzeka.k12.wi.us
Our Vision:
Small School - Big Education
Our Mission:
To provide a well rounded
education that challenges all
individuals
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
Dr. Michael Garrow
DISTRICT PRINCIPAL
Robert Sailer
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Jaden McCullick, President
Terri G. Acker, Vice President
Bill P. Marfilius, Clerk
Tom J. Jazdzewski, Treasurer
Jessie Udelhoven, Member
What’s Inside?
Soup at Noon.................................. 3
Rod & Gun Chicken Supper .......... 5
Village/Town Minutes ..................... 6
Principal Sailer Travels to China .. 7
Bingo ............................................... 8
Financial Aid Night ......................... 10
Spelling Bee Planned..................... 10
Scholarship Opportunities ............ 13
Open Enrollment ............................ 20
Flu/Immunization Information ....... 22
Green/White Scrimmage................ 24
Summer Basketball Camp ............. 25
Schwan’s Fundraiser ..................... 26
Lions Club Scholarships ............... 27
School District Agendas/Minutes . 30
School District Policies ................. 35
Winter Sports Schedule................. 39
Nutrition Nuggets ........................... 40
November Menu ............................. 42
November Calendar ....................... 43
Small town
America alive and
well in Wauzeka
and Steuben
JANUARY 2015
by Ben Krahn, English teacher
As an English teacher, the wri en word should come
as an easy thing for me to accomplish. Like riding a bike,
cas ng a fly rod or parallel parking, something that eventually becomes natural
should remain natural. The truth is: I have never wri en a column. I have never
wri en anything that I knew was going to be seen by a pair of eyes and a mind
other than my own, besides an assignment in my school days. Even though I
write in my own life, the majority of it is private. In my moment of peril and
confusion about what I should compose, I found myself relying on a statement
by my favorite author. Ernest Hemingway once commented about wri ng, “All
you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence you know.”
What I truly feel Hemingway meant was, don’t write about love if you have never
been in love. Don’t write about hardships if your hardships are insignificant to
your fellow man’s. Don’t write about a lifestyle if you haven’t lived it. I sincerely
hope I hit on what Hemingway was talking about...
The soul of “small town America” is dying. What once defined American
culture is quickly fading. With the encroachment of strip malls and fast food
franchises, quaint towns or villages are increasingly becoming non-existent. The
character that was once true and unique is becoming universal to our culture. In
my me here at Wauzeka, I have not seen the fade, dissolu on or disappearance
of what is truly “American”. Handshakes are s ll as strong as oak and smiles s ll
can make someone’s troubled day into a good one. It’s where the “you have my
word” can never be doubted. It is the li le things that we do in life that can have
the greatest impact.
My mother grew up in Milwaukee, Wis. She moved with her family at the
age of seventeen to Marathon, WI (10 miles west of Wausau) so my grandfather
and grandmother could start a ginseng farm. My father was born and raised
on a dairy farm in Edgar which is a few miles west of Marathon. Both of the
communi es are small, farm oriented towns. My parents met working in a
factory in Wausau and started their family and homestead a few miles out of
town. I grew up on a five acre wooded lot with a ridge (not very common in
Central Wisconsin) and a creek. It truly was the best way to be brought up as a
young man. As my mother played Beach Boys albums on her record player, my
father would show me the “best” way to sharpen an axe blade. Though I may
not have appreciated it then, they showed me that youth was synonymous with
learning. They showed me something else though. They showed me pictures
from their “growing years”. The black and white, tan and brown an quated
photographs showed me where they came from. Along with those pictures
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SMALL TOWN LIVING
came the stories.
The story of
my mother’s father me culously
inspec ng the ginseng rows for le over
stones a er they “picked” for a day, but
calmly using it as a teachable moment
when they missed a sizeable one. The
story of neighbors coming over to help
get my father’s father and his tractor
unstuck when snow came early and he
“just needed to get the job done”.
What I learned from my family’s
stories is that consistency, fairness
and community make a person. In
my classroom, I stay consistent from
student to student no ma er the
background. I speak with students at
a fair level, where we can converse as
adults and come to a fair resolu on. I
encourage and teach the idea of
community, where we are all out to help
each other. That is what we are. That
is what we do in Wauzeka. What
I learned from this school and
community is that “small town
America” s ll exists. The character,
the soul, the essence… however you
want to put it. It’s not disappearing
or dissipa ng. I see it when I go to the
gas sta on and see students smiling
and laughing a er school. I see it
during our “homecoming” and every
single student is involved in every
aspect. I see it in the hallways when a
senior picks up the bags and books of
a younger student who dropped theirs
during the in-between class shuffle. It
Students earn
Microsoft Office Specialist
Certification
Five students in Mrs. Karen Sjoberg’s Computer Applica ons class
recently earned the pres gious Microso Office Specialist cer fica on in
Word 2013. Microso Office Specialist (aka MOS) cer fica on has returned
to the Wauzeka-Steuben School District a er a several-year absence. The
program has been revived due to new funding in the form of Career and
Technical Educa on Incen ve Grants. The funding was authorized under Act
59, which created appropria ons to incen vize school districts to support
career and technical educa on (CTE) programming which results in an
industry-recognized cer fica on. Act 59 was designed to mi gate workforce
shortages in industries or occupa ons iden fied in consulta on with the
Department of Workforce Development and the Wisconsin Technical College
System. Funding is limited to $1,000 per pupil, and only cer fica ons on the
approved list are eligible to receive funding for graduates.
The Wauzeka-Steuben School District has been authorized as a Microso
Office Specialist tes ng center for a number of years and is pleased to be
ac ve once again.
is here.
Wauzeka:
Keep giving us the
quality students that you do. Keep
having pride in the environment you
have created. And keep the tradi on
alive in this community.
I feel fortunate to be involved in
your community in whatever capacity
you consider me to be.
I’ll see you down the road,
Ben Krahn
A group of students in the Wauzeka-Steuben School District Computer
Applica ons class recently earned Microso Office Specialist Word 2013
cer fica on. Pictured are Celina Giddings, Jennifer May, Braden Folbrecht,
Isaac Byrne, and Amber Boylen with their Microso cer ficates. The
cer fica on program is part of Act 59.
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SOUP AT NOON
SUNDAY, JAN. 18, 2015
SACRED HEART
PARISH
\
HALL - WAUZEKA
11:00 a.m.
SOUPS
Chicken Noodle
Vegetable Beef
Creamy Vegetable
Bean ‘n/Ham
Sandwiches, Desserts, Beverage
COST - ADULTS - $6.50
AGES 6-11 - $4.00
CARRYOUTS AVAILABLE
Complete Dinner - $6.50
Quart of Soup - $5.00
Call Germaine for in-town carry outs @ 875-5926
BAKE SALE - BASKET RAFFLE
All proceeds benefit - Sacred Heart CCD Program
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BOARD OF
EDUCATION
COMMITTEES
Auxiliary surpasses
blood drive goal
CURRICULUM
Terri Acker
Jessie Udelhoven
HUMAN RESOURCES
Jessie Udelhoven
Jaden McCullick
POLICY
Tom Jazdzewski
Bill Marfilius
BUILDING &
GROUNDS
Jaden McCullick
Bill Marfilius
The Wauzeka-Steuben High School Na onal Honor Society, under the direc on
of Mrs. Diane Malcom, recently assisted the Wauzeka American Legion Auxiliary
with a community blood drive. Both groups were very pleased. The goal of thirty
(30) donors was exceeded by five (5) people. NHS member Lexi Bird, dressed as a
drop of blood, encouraged senior Josh Rush as he donated to the drive.
Zinkle is
$50
winner
Michael Zinkle, a sixth grade student in the
Wauzeka-Steuben School District, was the
winner of a $50 cash drawing for yearbook
promo on, courtesy of Josten’s. All students
in grades 6-12 are entered in the drawing for
the cash. Much to the chagrin of the high
school student body, this was the seventh
year in a row a middle school student has
won the cash prize. Yearbook Club president
Brady Krachey is shown presen ng Zinkle
with his $50 check.
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ALL YOU CAN EAT
Saturday - January 31st, 2015
Serving Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Wauzeka Century Hall
Adults: $8.00
Under 12: $4.00
EVERYONE WELCOME!
BEVERAGES
ONPREMISES
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Village of Wauzeka
VILLAGE OF WAUZEKA 2015 BUDGET HEARING
December 1, 2014
The Hearing was called to order at 6:20 pm. A mo on was made by Tom
Mullikin and seconded by Bill Kapinus to adjourn at 6:30 pm. Mo on carried.
VILLAGE OF WAUZEKA BOARD MEETING
December 1, 2014
The mee ng was called to order by President Gary Gundlach at 6:31 pm.
Verifica on of proper pos ng was given and roll call was taken with all members
present. A mo on was made by Larry Zeeh and seconded by Tom Mullikin to
accept the minutes of the November 3 regular board mee ng as printed. Mo on
carried.
Dennis Oswald gave the waterworks report.
A mo on was made by Gerald Ray and seconded by Tom Mullikin to adopt
the 2015 budget as proposed. Mo on carried.
A mo on was made by Larry Zeeh and seconded by Tom Mullikin to approve
the Cer fied Survey Map for the Veteran’s Memorial loca on. Mo on carried.
A mo on was made by Gerald Ray and seconded by Angie Check to pay
Ac on Earth Movers $11,437.60 for work completed to date on the Safe Routes
to School Project. Mo on carried.
The final year end mee ng will be held on December 29 at 6:30 pm. Caucus
will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 6th.
A mo on was made by Larry Zeeh and seconded by Angie Check to pay the
bills as approved by the finance commi ee. Mo on carried.
A mo on was made by Bill Kapinus and seconded by Nick Zeeh to adjourn at
7:44 pm. Mo on carried.
Phyllis Groom, Village Clerk
TOWN OF WAUZEKA CONTINUED
mee ng was properly posted at the
Town Mee ng Room, Bush Hollow
Road, Horseshoe Tavern, Oak Lane,
and on Radio Sta on W.P.R.E.
Phil Mar n made a mo on to approve the minutes of the last mee ng,
seconded by Gerald Krachey. Mo on
carried.
A mo on was made to accept the
Treasurer’s Report by Tom Jazdzewski
with the voiding of check # 6882, seconded by Phil Mar n. Mo on carried.
A mo on was made by Tom Jazdzewski to pay the bills in the amount
of $58,031.93, seconded by Gerald
Krachey. Mo on carried.
Gerald Krachey made a mo on to
adopt the 2015 Budget for the Town
of Wauzeka, seconded by Phil Mar n.
Mo on carried.
Gerald Krachey made a mo on to
adjourn the mee ng at 8:21 p.m., seconded by Phil Mar n. Mo on carried.
Carol Mullikin, Town Clerk
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TOWN OF WAUZEKA
PUBLIC BUDGET
HEARING
The Public Budget Hearing mee ng
for the Town of Wauzeka was called
to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Town Mee ng
Room.
All members were present & verifica on of publica on was made that
it was properly posted at the Town
Mee ng Room, Bush Hollow Road,
Horseshoe Tavern, Oak Lane, & was
published in the Courier Press.
The Budget was read through and
was discussed.
Gerald Krachey made a mo on to
close the Budget Hearing at 7:15 p.m.,
seconded by Phil Mar n. Mo on carried.
Carol Mullikin, Clerk
TOWN OF WAUZEKA
SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE ELECTORS
The Special Mee ng of the Electors
was called to order by Tom Jazdzewski
at 7:16 p.m. on Monday, December 1,
2014 in the Town Mee ng Room.
Phil Mar n made a mo on to adopt
the 2014 town tax levy of $135,071.00
to be paid in 2015, seconded by Gerald
Krachey. Mo on carried.
A mo on to adjourn the Special
Mee ng of Electors was made by Phil
Mar n at 7:17 p.m., seconded by Judy
Chunat. Mo on carried.
Carol Mullikin, Clerk
MINUTES OF WAUZEKA
TOWN BOARD
MEETING
December 1, 2014
The regular monthly mee ng for
the Town of Wauzeka was called to order at 7:18 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Town Mee ng Room
by Chairman Tom Jazdzewski.
Roll Call was taken with all members being present.
Verifica on was made that the
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Principal Sailer experiences China and its culture
I recently had the amazing
opportunity to travel to China. I was
asked by many students and parents,
“Why do you want to go to China?”
There were many reasons: to view
another culture, to
be er understand their
educa onal system and
how it could impact
our students, and lastly
to look for addi onal
opportuni es for our
students.
The trip took place
from Nov 5th- Nov
14th. I flew out of
Chicago to Beijing.
The first day in Beijing
the group traveled
to the Great Wall,
Tiananmen
Square,
and the Forbidden City.
This was an amazing
experience; I could
write a book on just
this experience. The next day we spent
visi ng an interna onal university.
There we learned about different
opportuni es that are available for
students through exchange programs
and other educa onal opportuni es.
The next few days we spent visi ng
schools in Tinjin, a providence in China.
This was the most eye opening
event of the trip. There are a few quick
takeaways from visi ng their school
system. The biggest takeaway can be
summarized with one word - RESPECT.
Students show to their parents, their
teachers, to the facili es, and to
themselves. China has a culture of
rank and order. They celebrate their
elders and are passionate about their
history. It is the combina on of these
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two factors that drive their society.
Children want to honor their
parents in school by achieving
high results. Up un l one year ago
families were only allowed to have
one child. Because
of this factor, parents
put everything they
had into helping
their child succeed
and to have a be er
future than they
had. For this reason
educa on was seen
as a top priority.
A big difference
between the U.S.
and Chinese school
systems is what extra
opportuni es they
offer their students.
In America students
take art, music, tech.
ed. classes, etc.
A er school children
par cipate
in
extra-curricular
ac vi es such as football, basketball,
FFA, FFCLA, and other organiza ons.
In China, students do not take any
elec ves during the day. They focus
on the basics: reading, wri ng, and
arithme c. A er school children do
not par cipate in sports or other
clubs. Instead, their parents scrape
every penny they can find to send
their children to tutors. Un l their
senior year of high school when
they take their big test, everything
is focused on preparing students for
that test. That test will determine
many of their futures in life.
I could con nue with many
books describing the similari es
and differences. But I will sum it up
in a few sentences. The U.S. system
focuses on equality, innova on,
crea ng a well-rounded person, and
a system of people trying to achieve
and earn more. China, on the
other hand, is based upon respect,
culture, history. Other words that
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CHINA TRIP CONTINUED
would describe the Chinese people
would be focused, determined, happy,
and content.
During one of the presenta ons
a Chinese college professor clearly
stated, “The U.S. creates students
that can think and create; they are
innova ve. China creates students
that can repeat and streamline
processes.” He was very clear that
China would like to learn from the
U.S. how we create crea ve thinkers.
From the U.S. perspec ve we would
like to learn how to make educa on
a priority in children’s lives. The
belief by the three hundred American
educators who made this journey and
by our hosts in China is that if we work
together we could create an op mal
educa onal system for the children in
both American and China.
On a final note, I would strongly
suggest for anyone to take the
opportunity to travel abroad. It is
eye opening and life changing to
experience another culture.
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Music departments treat community
The Wauzeka and Steuben communi es were treated to mul ple produc ons
at the 2014 Holiday Concerts on December 14. Elementary, middle school,
and high school students all performed for the a en ve audiences. The music
department is under the leadership of Mr. James Anderson and Mrs. Diane
Malcom. Pictured above are high school choir members Hali Lechnir, Shaelynn
Stevlingson, Averee Wielepski, Bethany Sau er, Siena Krachey, and Jacob Pitzer.
BINGO
W E D N E S D A Y, J A N U A R Y 7
Century Hall - Wauzeka
DOORS OPEN 5 PM
GAMES START 7 PM
Food and Beverages Available
PROGRESSIVE POT
$2,000 PLUS
Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 458
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Early Releases and
Cancelations due
to Circumstances
Beyond Our Control
As has been past prac ce,
weather leading to transporta on
difficul es may create school to be
cancelled, start two (2) hours late
(no ECH classes), or dismissed early.
Every effort will be made to have the
announcement out by 6:30 a.m. If
there is an early dismissal of school,
a decision will almost always be made
by 12:15 p.m. and the announcement
should sent out on Skylert as well as
the local media shortly therea er. If
you have not signed up for Skylert, we
encourage you to do so by contac ng
Crystal Krachey at 875-5311 ext. 243.
Parents - Please plan ahead! If
there is an early dismissal, where is
your child going? It can be a busier
me than usual for everyone. Let your
child’s teacher/office know ahead of
me by sending a note with direc ons
as to where your child is going
(Daycare? Someone else’s home?
Being picked up at school?) so there
is no confusion at the last minute.
Children should not be calling home to
find out where they should be going on
those days. Ease the worry and keep
the flow going smoothly. Winterizing
our thinking before ice or wintry winds
blow the dri s across the road will help
us enjoy a safe and healthy Wisconsin
winter.
Bank has helpers for tree decorating
The 4K students walked to the Peoples State Bank to decorate their Christmas tree recently. Decora ng the bank Christmas tree is an annual event in Mrs.
Cathy Thornton’s room. The Monday/Wednesday group, pictured immediately
below, are: (front row) Stetson Zeeh, Cody Wagner, Justyn Rutherford, Chloe
Manning, and Alayna Mar n. The back row is (le to right) Ethan Mulderink and
Ryder Fralick. Missing from the photo is Kendra Mitchell. The Tuesday/Thursday
group is pictured in the bo om photo: (front row) Bentley Dums, Alexa Mar n,
and Josh Mar n (back) Noel Darragh, Aalyiah Jones, Jake Kramer, and Hayley
Mitchell. Missing from the group are Edward Noel and Devyn Allert.
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Financial Aid Night
The Wauzeka-Steuben High School financial aid night program will
be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the APR. All
college-bound seniors and their parents are encouraged to a end.
The mee ng is expected to take 1-2 hours depending on the amount
of ques ons the a endees have. The main presenter will be Joy
Kite, Student Financial Assistance Manager at Southwest Wisconsin
Technical College. She has presented at our high school in the past
and does an excellent job. The FAFSA (Free Applica on for Federal
Student Aid) and the overall financial aid process will be discussed
at length. There will be several handouts and booklets for student/
family use.
ANNUAL SPELLING BEE
Wauzeka-Steuben will be holdingg
its annual spelling bee for
grades five through eight on
Friday, January 16th in thee
Doll Gym at 12:45 p.m..
Two contestants from each
h
grade will compete. The two
o
winners from the school-wide
de
spelling bee will go on to compete
mpete
in the regional spelling bee on Tuesday, February 3rd,
at Prairie Catholic School in Prairie du Chien. Come
and cheer on our academic athletes.
SSPRING PICTURES by LIFETOUCH
Wednesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 19th,
Lifetouch photographers will be here to take spring pictures
beginning at 8:00 a.m. and going un l about 1:00 p.m. each
day.
It is not broken down by elementary or MS/HS on any
d
par cular day. More informa on will be forthcoming in next
month’s
mo
newsle er.
REMINDER
If you hear of someone who says, “I didn’t get a newsle er in the mail” please
remind them the newsle er is accessible on our website at www.wauzeka.k12.
wi.us About 3 inches down on the le in LARGE print you will see NEWSLETTER.
Click on that for a current edi on of our monthly newsle er. If a hard copy
(paper) is preferred, we need a name and address at extension 212! Don’t just
leave your name – it really helps if you leave your address as well. We do our
best but crystal balls leave a lot to the imagina on and mind readers we are not!
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SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
The School District of
Wauzeka-Steuben is
seeking subs tutes for all
posi ons: cer fied teachers,
bus drivers, custodians,
kitchen workers, teacher
aides, office secretary. If
interested, please consider
filling out an applica on
and drop it off in the
District Office. Earn extra
money and fill in that extra
me on your hands! For
more informa on call
608-875-5311.
WAUZEKA-STEUBEN SCHOOL
DISTRICT HAS MOVED TO AN
ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
The District newsle er has gone
electronic. The newsle er will
con nue to be posted to our
school website (in color) and an
e-mail with a link to the webpage/newsle er will be sent
through Skyward to families with
Skyward family access when a new
newsle er has been completed.
We believe this will provide our
families of the District full access
to informa on and happenings
occurring in the District and
delivered in the manner that is
preferred by each family.
Paper copies of the newsle er
will no longer be mailed unless
a specific request is made to
the District Office at hornets@
wauzeka.k12.wi.us or called into
the District Office at 608-875-5311
(press “212” for the administra ve
assistant). Please be sure to leave
your full name and address on the
message and/or e-mail. In case
there are any ques ons, please
leave a phone number where you
can be reached also.
Ridge and Valley hosts Leadership Conference
On Wednesday, November 19th,
eighteen Wauzeka-Steuben High
School athletes a ended the 1st
Annual Ridge and Valley Conference
Leadership Workshop at DeSoto
High School. The new conference
commissioner, Terry Erickson brought
forth the idea of having a conferencewide “Leadership Workshop” where
all Ridge & Valley Conference Schools
could bring a number of students to
collaborate and learn the importance
that leadership and sportsmanship
play in both sports and personal lives.
The workshop was designed to help
young student athletes develop their
leadership skills. Students were taught
how to be be er leaders, both in
sports and school.
A good representa on from
Wauzeka-Steuben
a ended
the
workshop,
including
freshmen
Molly Asleson, Isaac Byrne, Braden
Folbrecht, Nellie Groom, Dayne
Krachey, Siena Krachey, Nick Lund,
Mia S ckley, and Drew Zimmerman.
Sophomores par cipa ng in the
workshop were Ka e Friar, Jeremy
Lessard, and Mikayla Walters. Several
juniors represented Wauzeka-Steuben
including Zach Asleson, Samantha
Groom, Lacy Walters, Megan Walters,
and Kylie Zimmerman. The students
were chaperoned by athle c director
Brad Gillitzer and cross country coach
Anna Peissig.
Wauzeka-Steuben
students
a ended the workshop along with
seven other schools in the Ridge and
Valley Conference. In total, 129 high
school athletes par cipated. Craig
Hillier, a traveling mo va onal youth
speaker, presented at the event. Hilliard
has a real passion for working with
students, educators, and professionals,
and recognizes the need to train and
develop team leaders and captains.
His second book, Playing Beyond the
Scoreboard, “a team captain’s guide
to a season of significance,” has been
read by over 50,000 athletes. He has
spoken to over two million people since
1990. The audience was cap vated by
his high energy, interac ve ac vi es,
inspira onal stories, and passion for
helping others grow as leaders. Some
of Hilliard’s topics were personal
responsibility, what prevents a season
of significance, how to set a posi ve
tone as a leader, understanding the
four leadership styles, preseason
prepara ons, how to deal with conflict,
and sportsmanship.
Along with Hillier’s inspiring stories,
students also par cipated in a few
team building ac vi es, completed a
packet, and did a personality inventory
to find their strengths and weaknesses
as leaders. Hillier also challenged
students to pick at least one piece
of knowledge they could bring from
this conference back to their schools.
Athle c director Brad Gillitzer found,
“the things he talked about and
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referenced really hit home and made
you think!”
Wauzeka-Steuben students had
a great experience and are looking
forward to a ending again next year.
The workshop was topped off by a
lunch served by the DeSoto School
District. Gillitzer concluded, “I have
heard nothing but posi ve feedback
and the students said they had learned
a lot … we are planning on having this
conference-wide event annually!”
Wauzeka-Steuben junior Kylie
Zimmerman and freshman Dayne
Krachey spent a highly engaging,
mo va onal day at the 1st Annual
Ridge and Valley Conference
Leadership Workshop in DeSoto.
Mitchell’s students donate scarves
Public School
Observance Days
January 11: Amelia Earhart Day
When Wauzeka-Steuben students in Mrs. Jolene Mitchell’s Fashion & Design
class wanted to find a way to help needy families during this holiday season
and throughout the winter, they decided making and dona ng scarves would
be the perfect way to do so. Pictured with their completed scarves are Amber
Boylen, Sadie Hooker, Brianna Kinley, Bethany McCullick, Shaelynn Stevlingson,
Samantha Larsen, Hali Lechnir, Jennifer May, Tristyn Wilcox, and Mrs. Jolene
Mitchell.
Kucko hosts welding for girls
January 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart
became the first person, man or
woman, to fly
solo across the
pacific. Another
famous
flight
was her nonstop
solo flight across
the Atlan c, May
20-21, 1932, the first for a woman.
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com/1ameliaearhart.htm
January 15: MLK Day
Dr. Mar n Luther King Jr. was a leader
of the American civil rights movement
in the 1950s and 1960s. Before his
assassina on
in
1968, he received
the Nobel Peace
Prize for his efforts
to use nonviolent
resistance
to
achieve equality
for
African
Americans. His efforts contributed to
passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
and the Vo ng Rights Act of 1965.
Enacted May 3, 1976, from the 1975
Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 219.
January 28: Christa McAuliffe Day
A group of female students par cipated in a welding ac vity as part of a
school-wide enrichment a ernoon. Several instructors throughout the district
offered unique ac vi es for the students. Technology Educa on instructor Ron
Kucko offered a welding session for girls to give them the experience to try their
hand at something not generally taken advantage of by female students. The
general consensus among the girls was that welding was fun and career worth
exploring. Pictured are Ron Kucko, Megan Klema, Emily Fishler, Tori Bedward,
Jadyn Sander, Samantha Larsen, and Elizabeth Mezera.
The Wauzeka-Steuben School District will offer several more a ernoons of
enrichment ac vi es the remainder of the school year.
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Observed
to
commemorate
Christa McAuliffe
and the other 6
astronauts
killed
when the space
shu le Challenger
exploded a er takeoff on January 28,
1986.
h p://www.holidaysmart.
com/1christamcauliffe.htm
Scholarship and Award Opportunities
January 2015
College Specific Scholarships
Be sure to check into any scholarships that the college you’re planning to attend offers. Often, a separate application is needed for
these scholarships. You can typically find this information on their website. If you have difficulty doing so, please stop in the
guidance office so Mrs. Kilburg can assist you.
Wisconsin Covenant Pledge. Seniors, if you signed the pledge you may be eligible for up to $2,500 per year to help pay for college.
To qualify, you must do the following: 1.) Complete the Confirmation and Record of Service forms which are available at
www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov beginning January 1, 2015. 2.) Mail the forms to the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids
Board (HEAB). These forms should be submitted together. Pre-addressed stamped envelopes are available in the guidance office for
your convenience. 3.) Complete the FAFSA at www.FAFSA.gov. If you have questions about the list, contact HEAB at
608.267.9389 or Garth.Beyer@wi.gov. Mrs. Kilburg can also confirm whether or not a student signed the pledge. Application
Deadline: April 1, 2015.
The Wauzeka Lions Club is offering three $400 scholarships this year. All Wauzeka-Steuben High School seniors planning to
pursue a post-secondary education are encouraged to apply. For an electronic application please e-mail Mrs. Kilburg at
kilbukel@wauzeka.k12.wi.us. Application Deadline: April 1, 2015.
The United States JCI Senate Foundation is offering $1,000 grant scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout the
country, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. Additional
information and applications are available online at www.usjcisenate.org. Application Deadline: January 9, 2015.
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin Stevens-Point urges qualified students to apply for the Trytten
Scholarship, awarded annually to an incoming freshman who intends to major in Chemistry at UWSP. The scholarship is worth
$4,000 over four years. Applications are available in the guidance office. Application Deadline: January 31, 2015.
The AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report, is offering the AXA Achievement Scholarship, along with the
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship this year. Awards winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are students who set
and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college and who have respect for self, family,
and community. Additional information and applications are available online at http://www.axa-equitable.com/axafoundation/about.html. Application Deadline: December 15, 2014 (AXA Achievement Scholarship) and February 1, 2015 (AXA
Achievement Community Scholarship).
The Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers is offering various scholarships to graduating high school seniors,
adult students, and continuing technical college students who are pursuing a career in the auto or truck industry. There are four types
of scholarships available: Automotive, Diesel, Auto Collison, and Motorcycle. Scholarships will be awarded in the spring and
summer of 2015 with funding to begin the 2015 fall semester. Additional information and an application is available online at
http://www.watda.org/Scholarship. Application Deadline: January 15, 2015.
Ronald McDonald House Charities is awarding various scholarships to students who are exemplary role models in their
communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals. Graduating high school students should visit www.rmhc.org for
more information or apply online at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC. Application Deadline: January 20, 2015.
Couleecap, Inc. is offering four $200 scholarships. One scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior in each
county of their service area. The students must reside in Crawford, La Crosse, Monroe, or Vernon County. Applications are available
online at www.couleecap.org/scholarship.html. Application Deadline: January 26, 2015.
The Wisconsin Education Association Council is offering a $1,450 per year ($5,800 overall) scholarship to seniors who are planning
to go into the field of education. In order to qualify a student must be the child of a parent who is an active WEAC member, the child
of a retired member, or the child of a parent who died while holding WEAC membership. Applications are available online at:
http://www.weac.org/About_WEAC/WEAC_Scholarships.aspx. Application Deadline: February 1, 2015.
The Wisconsin Professional Police Association is awarding various scholarships to Wisconsin students enrolling in a course of study
leading to a degree in police science or criminal justice. Applications are available online at http://wppa.com/resources/scholarshipprogram/. Application Deadline: February 2, 2015.
The Young Professionals Club of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) will award several scholarships to
Wisconsin high school students in 2015. The scholarship values are $2,500 each. Applications are available online at www.piaw.org.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2015.
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The UW-La Crosse Foundation if offering various scholarships to students who plan to attend UW-La Crosse in the fall of 2014.
Specific information and applications are available online at https://uwlax.academicworks.com/. If you plan to attend UW-L next
year, you should check this out! Application Deadline: Postmarked on or before February 15, 2015.
The Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary is offering various scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year. Applicants must be a
child or grandchild of a Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary member. Additional information regarding the scholarships, including
applications, can be found at http://www.amlegionauxwi.org/Scholarships.htm. Application Deadline: March 1, 2015 - April 15,
2015 (Varies depending on the scholarship.)
The American Legion Auxiliary is offering several scholarships to graduating seniors. The eligibility requirements will vary,
depending on the individual scholarship. Additional information regarding the various scholarships, including applications, can be
found at https://www.alaforveterans.org/. Application Deadline: March 1, 2015 - April 15, 2015 (Varies depending on the
scholarship.)
The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin awards over $35,000 in scholarships annually. In addition, many scholarship
recipients have the opportunity to compete at the national level where over $114,000 in scholarships is awarded. Scholarships are
open to all students that meet certain eligibility requirements. To view descriptions of the many programs and scholarship
opportunities available, visit: http://wilegion.org/page/content/programs/scholarships-and-awards. Application Deadline: Individual
Scholarships Vary.
The Better Business Bureau Foundation (BBB) is offering four $2,500 scholarships to Wisconsin high school students who have
demonstrated character, leadership, and ethical values; providing the opportunity to continue their education beyond high school at an
accredited college beginning in the fall of 2015. Applications are available online at http://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/programsservices/scholarship/. Application Deadline: March 2, 2015.
Community First Bank annually awards scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools in the Wisconsin communities they
serve. This year, they will grant several $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who reside in their general market area.
All seniors at Wauzeka-Steuben High School are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online at
https://www.cfbank.com/scholarship-program.aspx. Application Deadline: April 1, 2015.
Together, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department and Prairie du Chien Police Department is awarding a $500 law
enforcement scholarship to a Wauzeka-Steuben senior planning to pursue a degree in criminal justice following graduation. A
minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Applications are available in the guidance office. Application Deadline: May 2, 2015.
Annual
FFA Bowling Party
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$415 raised
Dec 1-10th
x The 1st hour class grades 6-12 who raised the most money to give a family a Christmas
this holiday was invited to be our guest at the annual FFA Bowling Party on Sunday,
December 21, 2014, at the Boscobel Bowling Alley.
x The Elementary class students who raised the most money received an FFA Ice Cream
Cone Coupon.
Thank you for helping a local family!
AllproceedswenttotheCrawfordCountySalvationArmy.
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The Wauzeka-Steuben FFA says:
THANK YOU
TO THE COMMUNITY
We sold $7,717 worth of
Fruit, Meat & Cheese for the
annual FFA fundraiser.
Thank You for your Support… and
helping us go to National FFA
Convention, Career Development Events,
and other activities where we build
skills and knowledge for our future.
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School Crossing Guard Recognition
The School District of Wauzeka-Steuben would like to recognize
School Crossing Guards Luann McCarthy and Angie Check for the
great job they do in keeping our children safe as they travel to and
fro, morning and a ernoon, sunny days and not so sunny days. A
crossing guard is one of the first school employees students may
see in the mornings depending if you live in the village or rural areas
when bus drivers may be the first contact. Our crossing guards greet
the students with smiles and wishes for a good day every morning
and at the end of the school day they wish them a good night with
promises of seeing them the next school day. These Crossing Guards
are out there whatever the weather may be. If there is school, you
will see them standing between the children and o en mes, thousands of pounds of fiberglass, metal, plas c, and glass
as well as tons of cargo and ques onable drivers. We salute you Crossing Guards of Wauzeka-Steuben and thank you for
watching over our most valuable assets.
Coding a hit with 7th grade class
Twenty Wauzeka-Steuben seventh
grade students par cipated in the Hour
of Code ac vi es throughout the week
of December 8-12. Over 76 million
people in 180+ countries throughout
the world par cipated in the event
designed to promote computer science.
Even though so ware and computers
are everywhere, fewer schools teach
computer science than 10 years ago.
The Hour of Code organizers believe
that every 21st-century student
should have the opportunity to
learn computer science.
The students from WauzekaSteuben conducted their coding
ac vi es in Mrs. Karen Sjoberg’s
Keyboarding 7 class. During the
introduc on, the group watched
a message from President
Obama. They really took to heart
his words, “Don’t just play on
your phone, program it. Don’t
just buy a new video game, make
one.” President Obama told the
students in his message that
for our country’s future and for
American to stay on the cu ng
edge, we need young people to
master the tools of technology.
The coding ac vi es were
designed to be engaging,
challenging, and fun. Sjoberg’s
students found them to be all
of that and more. Using a variety of
websites for their coding tutorials,
students coded games, avatars, and
apps. The group overwhelmingly
indicated learning to write code was
one of the highlights of their learning
year. Wya Boudreau indicated, “Code
wri ng is just science and brains. It
is the best thing I have ever done so
far this year.” Carter Lomas said, “One
thing that was cool was that I always
wondered how the phone has those
games and how those games work.”
Hannah Mullikin thought, “The week of
code wri ng was fun because in every
slide there were different challenges.
My favorite was the Frozen themed
segment.”
Every student in the class
earned a cer ficate from Code.org for
comple ng their Hour of Code.
A proud group of WauzekaSteuben 7th grade students
is shown with their Hour of
Code cer ficates for comple ng
code-wri ng ac vi es. Picture
are (front) Hannah Mullikin,
Christopher Reising, Hannah
Vail, Ravyn Krachey, (2nd row)
Carter Lomas, Tabitha Check,
Ty Allert, (3rd row) Kaleb
Folbrecht, Dalton Flansburgh,
Samual Groom, (4th row) Riley
Hooker, John Deegan, Lindsey
Boylen, Ella Sander, (5th row)
Dawson Swatek and Jacob
Fishler. Phoenix Woodson,
Ryan Beers, Wya Boudreau,
and Claire Walz were absent
for the photo.
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WIAA hosts student leaders
Wednesday December 3, athle c
director Brad Gillitzer accompanied five
students (Garre Groom, Tye Schafer,
Amari McCarthy, Tatem Baures,
and Jadyn Sander) to represent the
Wauzeka-Steuben High School at the
WIAA Leadership Summit in Stevens
Point, WI. The group le for the three
hour trip at 6:00 a.m. and made its
way to Stevens Point just in me for
the 9 a.m. start. The day began with
keynote speaker Craig Hillier, whose
presenta on was engaging, upbeat,
and prac cal. It was an excellent start
for the topics covered throughout the
day.
During the following break-out
sessions, students had the choice
to a end any three of five sessions
during three different me slots.
These sessions focused on the ideals of
sportsmanship/ci zenship. The session
included, “The Coach and Par cipant
Role in Sportsmanship” by Mark Maas.
Mark touched on how coaches can
influence a child both posi vely and
nega vely. In “School Sportsmanship
Expecta ons” presenters John Frizzell
& Mel Dow spoke about having
a high regard for those who help
sponsor student athle cs and how
to make the experiences posi ve
for all involved including students,
teachers, coaches, officials, and
others. Ken Koester portrayed the
officials’ view in “Sportsmanship: The
Officials Prospec ve,” and discussed
how officials are there for the kids
and the sport; and that no one is
perfect - not even officials. In “Peer
Leadership for Be er Sportsmanship”
Michelle McGrath-Ter Maat hit on
student drives themes, ac vi es, and
events to booster student a endance
and support of the school and school
events. The final break-out session
was a roundtable discussion (students
only) about situa ons, and thoughts,
and more.
The a ernoon was capped off with
a pasta lunch and keynote speaker
Jessie Ve er, U.S. Olympic Hockey
Team Goalie and former WIAA State
champion and par cipant.
The students expressed the
leadership summit was be er than
they had expected, and found much
of the informa on interes ng &
beneficial. Gillitzer gi ed all five
students with a copy of Craig Hillier’s
book, Playing Beyond the Scoreboard,
“a team captain’s guide to a season of
significance” to use as a tool.
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Wauzeka-Steuben athle c director Brad Gillitzer escorted Garre Groom,
Amari McCarthy, Jadyn Sander, Tatem Bauers, and Tye Schafer to the
WIAA Leadership Summit in Stevens Point.
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FFA
ICE CREAM
SALES
FRIDAYS
or last day of
the week while
school is in
session
Serving from 11:00
a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Cones $0.50 or
$1.00
Sundaes $1.50
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Wisconsin’s adult school crossing guards provide an invaluable service in helping to
ensure the safe passage of our youngest, most vulnerable pedestrians, children walking
between home and school; and
adult school crossing guards typically serve with a dedication that discounts the rigors
of harsh weather, split shifts, and heavy traffic; and
for more than five decades, adult school crossing guards have served communities
across Wisconsin; and that service has helped to drive down the rates of young
pedestrian deaths and injuries, despite increases in traffic volume; and
adult school crossing guards add to the effectiveness of the student safety patrol
members with whom they often serve and whose activity they help direct; and
adult school crossing guards help reinforce in the minds of the young people they assist
the importance of traffic-hazard identification and safe street-crossing behavior;
January 12-16, 2015, be declared Adult
School Crossing Guard Recognition Week
in the State of Wisconsin.
ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD RECOGNITION WEEK
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Wauzeka-Steuben School District
Inspiring passion and achievement in all learners
STATISTICS
- National Yearbook Program of Excellence 2012 & 2013
Teaching Staff: 32
- 2013 Title I “School of Improvement” Award Recipient
Support Staff: 23
- 2013 US News and World Report - Best High School
Award Recipient
Administration: 2.25
Student Populations:
Pk-5: 153
6-8: 76
9-12: 110
- Six-time Recipient of the New Wisconsin Promise School of
Recognition
- W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Blue Star School 2013
GIFTED & TALENTED
- Special programming and
opportunities through programs
such as independent study
- Youth Options and AP course
opportunities available
ELEMENTARY SPIRIT CLUB
- Cheerleading Crazy/Football
Frenzy
- Parent/Child Activities
Total: 339 Students
- Secret Santa
CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
- HS Athletics - Cheerleading,
Football, Volleyball, Boys & Girls
Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball,
Softball, and Track & Field
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Students have opportunities to be
involved in:
- Downhill Skiing
- Stingers (basketball program)
- Wrestling
-Cooking
- Soccer
- Nutrition Program
- Homework Assistance & Tutoring
- FCCLA - a top ranked state
organization consistently qualifying
for state ranked competition
OTHER
OFFERINGS
- Bethel Horizon Enrichment Trip
- Rosholt Trip
- PALS Program
- Polar Plunge Participants
- FFA - Active in many local, state &
national events
- BAND - Concert, Jazz, Pep,
Honors, Solo and Ensemble
CHARACTER
EDUCATION
- Community Activities
- Dances
- Recognition Assemblies
- Silver Cord Service Program
- Student Hallway Monitoring
- 5-12 Grade performing choirs,
Honors choir, Solo and Ensemble
Forensics - High School & Middle
School
Distance Learning Lab - Provides
additional class offerings with other
school districts throughout the state
- 1:1 Student ratio to Tech devices (iPads, Chromebooks, etc.)
- Comprehensive Special Education Services
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)
- RtI (Response to Intervention)
- Every Teaching Classroom has a Smart Board
- Annual Senior Class Trips - this year’s destination New York &
Washington, D.C.
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SRTNC (Southwest Rural
Telecommunications Network
Consortium)
Students & Web-based Learning &
Communication can take virtual field
trips & communicate with other
classes
Is there a cost to parents for open
enrollment?
There is no tuition cost to parents for participation in open
enrollment. Parents of open enrolled pupils may be
charged the same fees as resident pupils.
Who is responsible for transportation?
Parents are responsible for transporting their children
to and from school.
If transportation is required in the individualized education
program (IEP) for a child with a disability, it must be
provided by the nonresident district.
School districts may provide transportation to open
enrollment pupils if they wish. Usually, if transportation is
provided, parents must transport the pupil to a location in
the nonresident district.
Low-income parents may apply to the DPI for partial
reimbursement of their transportation costs.
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Can a parent select a specific school in
the pupil’s resident school district?
The state’s open enrollment program applies only to
transfers from one school district to another school district.
It is up to each individual school board to decide whether or
not to allow transfers from one attendance area to another
attendance area in the same school district.
Can an open enrolled pupil participate in
sports and other extra-curricular
activities in the nonresident school
district?
Important open enrollment dates
February 2 – April 30, 2015 – Parents must
submit applications online or directly to the nonresident
school district.
June 5, 2015 – Nonresident school districts must
mail notices of approval or denial. If the application is
approved, the school district must notify the parents of
the specific school or program to which the pupil is
assigned. If the application is denied, parents have 30
days to file an appeal.
June 12, 2015 – Resident districts must notify
applicants if the application is denied. If the application
is denied, parents have 30 days to file an appeal.
June 26, 2015 – Parents of accepted applicants
must notify the nonresident district if the pupil will
attend the nonresident district in the 2015-16 school
year. If the parent fails to make this notification, the
nonresident district may refuse to allow the pupil to
attend the district.
For more information contact:
Public School Open Enrollment Program
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841
Toll-free: 888-245-2732
Email: openenrollment@dpi.wi.gov
Web site: http://oe.dpi.wi.gov
2015-16 School Year
Full-Time
Inter-District
Open
Enrollment
In Wisconsin Public
Schools
(Information for Parents)
Open enrolled pupils have the same rights and
responsibilities as resident pupils.
Inter-scholastic athletics are governed by the Wisconsin
Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), which has
rules concerning transfer pupils. Parents should check
with the school district’s athletic director about eligibility.
2015-16
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction does not discriminate on
the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry,
pregnancy, marital status or parental status, sexual orientation, or
disability.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Tony Evers, PhD, State Superintendent
You may apply for
open enrollment from February 2-April 30, 2015
What is Public School Open Enrollment?
Wisconsin’s inter-district public school open enrollment
program allows parents to apply for their children to attend
school districts other than the one in which they live.
Applications may be submitted to up to three nonresident
school districts.
that school is in session. Other important things to know
about applying to virtual charter schools:
x
A virtual charter school is not home-schooling. Pupils
attending virtual charter schools are public school
pupils.
x
You must know the nonresident school district in
which the virtual charter school is located. If you have
any questions about this, call the virtual charter
school.
Who may participate in open enrollment?
Pupils in 5-year-old kindergarten to grade 12 may apply to
participate in open enrollment.
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Open enrollment for prekindergarten, 4-year-old
kindergarten and early childhood education is limited.
Parents should call their resident school districts to find out
if their preschool-aged children qualify for open enrollment.
Can parents appeal if an application is
denied?
x
A list of 2014-15 virtual charter schools may be found
at http://oe.dpi.wi.gov/virtual-schools.
Parents whose applications are denied may appeal to the
DPI within 30 days of the denial. State law requires the
DPI to uphold the school district’s decision unless DPI finds
that the decision was arbitrary or unreasonable. The DPI’s
decision may be appealed to circuit court.
Can an application be rejected?
Yes. Nonresident school districts may deny an application
if regular or special education space is not available for
the pupil or if the pupil has been referred for a special
education evaluation but has not yet been evaluated.
Nonresident school districts may also deny an application if
the pupil has been expelled during the current or
preceding two years for certain violent conduct or if the
pupil was habitually truant from the nonresident school
district during any semester in the current or previous
school year.
A pupil may only open enroll to an online/virtual school if:
(1) the school has been created as a virtual charter school
that meets the requirements of the charter school law [Wis.
Stats. 118.40 (8)] or (2) the pupil is required to physically
attend school in the nonresident school district every day
If you have further questions about open enrollment for
children with disabilities, contact the resident or
nonresident school district or the DPI.
You must know your resident school district in order to
apply.
The open enrollment application period for the 2015-16
school year is from February 2-April 30, 2015. The
application period closes at 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2015.
Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.
Can I apply to a virtual charter school
under open enrollment?
A resident school district may prevent a pupil from leaving
the district if the tuition charge for the pupil’s special
education in the nonresident school district is an undue
financial burden for the resident school district.
x
How and when may parents apply?
Parents may apply in one of two ways:
x Online (recommended) at http://oe.dpi.wi.gov.
x Although online application is recommended, paper
applications may be obtained from the Department of
Public Instruction and must be delivered (handdelivery is recommended) to the nonresident school
district.
Can a resident district prevent a pupil
from leaving?
If there are more applications than spaces, pupils must be
selected randomly, after giving preference to pupils already
attending school in the nonresident school district and
siblings of currently-attending pupils.
Some school districts establish waiting lists to fill unused
spaces, but others do not.
Must pupils reapply every year?
Once a pupil is accepted into a nonresident school district,
the pupil may continue to attend that district without
reapplication except that:
x
The nonresident district may require a pupil to reapply
one time—at the beginning of middle school, junior
high or high school.
x
A pupil may be returned to the resident school district
if the special education required in a new or revised
IEP is not available in the nonresident district or there
is no space or if the cost of the special education is an
undue financial burden to the resident district.
x
A pupil who has become habitually truant in the
nonresident district may be returned to the resident
district.
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
What is influenza (flu)?
What if you think you or your child has
the flu?
Influenzaisacontagiousrespiratorydiseasethatcan
bepreventedbyimmunization.Itisnotthesameas
the“stomachflu.”Fluiscausedbyavirusthatattacks
thenose,throat,andlungs.Itcancausemildtosevere
illnessandattimescanleadtodeath.
x
Stayhomeifyouareillandkeepyourchild
homefromschoolordaycareiftheyareill.
x Restanddrinklotsoffluids.
x Antibioticswillnothelpapersonrecoverfrom
theflu,becausefluiscausedbyavirus,notby
bacteria.
x Childrenoftenneedhelpkeepingtheirfever
undercontrol.Followyourchild’sdoctor’s
instructions.
x Takeyourchildtothedoctorortheemergency
roomifheorshe:
o Breathesrapidlyorwithdifficulty
o Hasbluishskincolor
o Doesnotdrinkenoughandbecomes
dehydrated
o Doesnotwakeuporinteractwith
others
o Issoirritablethatheorshedoesn't
wanttobeheld,or
o Getsbetteronlytobecomesickagain,
withfeverandamoreseverecough
x Ifyouareconcernedthatsomethingdoesnot
seemrightwithyourchild,callyourdoctoror
clinic.
What are the symptoms of influenza?
Influenzasymptomscomeonquicklyintheformof
fever,drycough,sorethroat,headache,extreme
tiredness,stuffedͲupnose,andbodyaches.These
symptomscanbesevereandputyouinbedfor
severaldays.
How is flu different from a cold?
Acoldgenerallystaysupintheheadwhiletheflu
bringsbodyaches,fever,andextremefatigue.Achild
withacoldwillusuallykeepupwithnormalactivities.
Achildwiththefluwilloftenfeeltoosicktoplay.
Are children at high risk for
complications of influenza?
Mosthealthychildrencanweathertheflu,evenwith
ahighfever.Butthat'snotalwaystrueforchildren
youngerthan5yearsoldandthosewithchronic
conditionslikeasthmaanddiabetes.
Seriouscomplicationsoffluoccurmostofteninyoung
infants,peoplewithchronichealthconditions,andthe
elderly.
What can you do to protect yourself
and others?
Sometimeshealthypeople–includingchildren–can
havetheseseriouscomplicationsordiefromtheflu.
That’swhyweneedtotakefluveryseriouslyandget
vaccinatedeachyear.
x
x
Getvaccinated.
Avoidbeingexposedtootherswhoaresick
withafluͲlikeillness.
x Coveryournoseandmouthwithatissue
whenyoucoughorsneeze,orcoughorsneeze
intoyoursleeve.
x Cleanyourhandsoften–withsoapandwater
oranalcoholͲbased,waterlesshandsanitizer.
x Don'texposeinfantsunnecessarilytolarge
crowdswheninfluenzaisinyourcommunity.
Avoidclosecontactbetweenthebabyand
familymemberswhomaybesick.
x Donotsharedrinkingcupsandstraws.
Who should get a flu vaccination?
Everyone6monthsofageandoldershouldgetflu
vaccinethisyear.
Gettingaflushot(ornasalspray)helpsprotectyour
childfromgettingtheflu,soheorshewon’tpassitto
peoplewhoriskgettingverysick–likebabies,elderly
people,andpeoplewhohavechronicdiseases.
Is flu vaccine safe?
Yes.Thisyear’sfluvaccineismadeinthesamewayas
pastfluvaccines.Fluvaccineshaveanexcellentsafety
record–withanaverageof100milliondosesusedin
theU.S.eachyear.
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2015 Crawford County Immunization Clinics
Immunizations for Diphtheria, Whooping Cough (pertussis) and Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella,
HIB, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Pneumococcal Conjugate, HPV and Chickenpox will be offered at all the centers.
Chickenpox vaccine is offered by appointment only, due to fragile nature of the vaccine. Please bring your
child’s previous immunization records to each clinic site. Tetanus-Diphtheria will be offered to adults free of
charge at all centers.
GAYS MILLS
SENECA
Community Building ~ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Community Building ~ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
January 21
March 18
May 20
July 15
September 16
November 18
February 18
April 15
June 17
August 19
October 21
December 16
Public Health will offer a topic or service at the Gays Mills and Seneca locations. These will be available
by appointment; and will be announced in the monthly press release. These topics and services will also
be available in Prairie du Chien by request. Public Health may offer immunizations to patients without
insurance or patients who have Badgercare, Medicaid, (ForwardHealth) or private insurance that does not
cover vaccines.
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Crawford County Public Health
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
225 N. Beaumont Road, Suite 306
Crawford County Public Health
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
225 N. Beaumont Road, Suite 306
Thursdays
Mondays
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 27
June 22
July 27
August 24
September 28
October 26
November 23
December ~ No clinic
Crawford County Public Health ~ 225 N Beaumont Road, Suite 306 ~ Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
608-326-0229 ~ 1-800-207-4774 ~ Fax 608-326-0289
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YEARBUCKS CAFE
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Open before school and during breakfast break serving hot
chocolate, apple cider, and cappuccino
Still only a buck
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WauzekaBoys/GirlsSummerBasketballCamp
When:June22,24,26(M,W,F)andJune29,July1,2(M,W,Th)
Where:WauzekaͲSteubenHighSchoolGymnasium,Hornet’sNest
Whocanattend:(asof2015Ͳ2016schoolyear)
2nd,3rd,4th,5thgrades(from9:00AMͲ11:00AM)
6th,7th,8thgrades(from12:00PMͲ2:30PM)
Cost:$25.00percamper
GeneralInfo:Allcamperswillreceivequalityinstruction.Camperswillbe
taughtthefundamentalskillsofpassing,dribbling,shooting,defense,and
footwork.Camperswillparticipateinfundamentalteachingstations,
contests,andshootinggames.The6th,7th,and8thgradecamperswill
alsoparticipateingameplaying.Eachcamperisencouragedtobringa
waterbottle.EachparticipantwillreceiveacampTͲshirt.
ToRegister:ThedeadlinetoregisterisFriday,March27.Eachsessionislimitedto60campers.Completetheform
belowandmailwithpaymentto:
WauzekaͲSteubenSummerBasketballCamp
Attn:JoleneMitchell
301EastMainStreet
Wauzeka,WI53826
Questions?ContactJoleneMitchell(875Ͳ5311,Ext221,mitchjol@wauzeka.k12.wi.us),
BenDums(875Ͳ5311,Ext.270),orTiffanyDums(tdums@igs.k12.wi.us)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
RegistrationForm(onlyonechildperformplease)
Name:____________________________________Gradeentering:_____________________________
Address:(street,city,zip):_______________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________________Email:_____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian:______________________________________________________________________
EmergencyContactNameandPhoneNumber:_______________________________________________
TͲshirtsize(circle):YMYLASAMALAXL
IherebyauthorizethestaffoftheWauzekaBoys/GirlsSummerBasketballCamptoactformeaccordingtotheir
bestjudgmentinanyemergencysituationrequiringmedicalattention.Iherebyacknowledgethatparticipationin
thiscamp,asinanysport,mayresultinaccidentsand/orinjuries.Istillgivemyapprovalfortheabovenamed
playertoparticipateinallcampactivities.Iunderstandthattheabovenamedplayermaybeaskedtonotreturn
tocampifhe/sheinterfereswiththeteachingand/orlearningenvironment.Iherebywaive,release,andagreeto
holdharmlesstheWauzekaBoysandGirlsBasketballCamp,itsstaff,suppliers,participants,andWauzekaͲSteuben
SchoolDistrictforanyclaimarisingoutofinjuryorillnesstosaidplayerregardlessofthecause.
Parent/GuardianSignature:____________________________________Date:_____________________________
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L&M’s BP deer registration station this hunting season. This
is a fund raising activity for local Lion's Clubs in Wisconsin.
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Mrs. Kari Oppreicht’s Frozen door was popular with
the en re student body.
There may be a
student or two who
agreed that Mrs.
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door was fi ng.
(Below) Ms. Kris Zadrazil’s
students assisted with
her Elf-themed door.
Teachers and students alike decorated their
doors for the holiday season at the suggestion
of Mrs. Kari Oppreicht. The Student Council
joined in the fun by judging the doors. Mrs.
Oppreicht’s class delivered prizes to the
winners. Mrs. Oppreicht’s Frozen theme
was the winner with Mrs. Sjoberg’s Grinch
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School District of Wauzeka-Steuben - Regular School Board Meeting Agenda
7:00 p.m., Monday, 10 November 2014 - Library Media Center
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Call to Order
Community Comments
Consent Agenda
A.
Minutes of the October 20, 2014 regular and the October 27 budget hearing and special board meetings
B.
October 2014 Regular Monthly Finances
C.
Gifts/Donations: $1,000 from Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. for Reality Check
D.
Over Night and/or Out of State Student Events: Senior Class Trip
E.
2014-2015 Bus Routes
F.
2015-2016 District Calendar
G.
Discussion and Possible Action on Staffing (including but not be limited to): Resignation(s), Intent to Hire,
Retirement, FMLA Leave - The Board may convene in closed session under s.s. 19.85 (1)(c)(f) and Reconvene in
Open Session
Reports
A.
CSIC Committee – did not meet yet
B.
beMORE Committee – did not meet yet
C.
Policy Committee
Old Business
A.
Approval of Fund 10 and Fund 38 Levies
B.
Discussion and Possible Action on 2015-2016 Football Program
C.
Discussion and Possible Action on Second Reading of the following Board Policies
1.
323.1 Special Observance Days (Draft)
2.
341.3 Health Education (New Draft)
3.
342.62 Academic Assistance Programs (New Draft)
4.
445 Student Questioning by Non-school Personnel (New Draft)
5.
537 Professional Staff Development Opportunities (Draft)
6.
538 Professional Staff Evaluation and Supervision (Draft)
7.
723.3 Emergency School Closings
8.
723.3 Rule Inclement Weather Emergency School Closings
9.
751.1 Bus Routing and Scheduling
10.
751.2 Rule – Bus Safety and Student Conduct
11.
751.21 Surveillance Camera Use on School Buses
VI.
New Business
A.
Discussion and Possible Action on First Reading of the following Board Policies
1.
112.3 Continuous School Improvement Committee
2.
112.3 Exhibit - Continuous School Improvement Committee Improvement Plan
3.
347 Student Records
4.
347 Exhibit 1 – Notice of Student Records
5.
347 Exhibit 2 – Release of Student Directory Information
6.
453.1 Emergency Nursing Services
7.
453.1 Emergency Nursing Services - Rule
8.
453.4 Administration of Medications to Students
9.
453.4 Rule - Administration of Medications to Students
10.
751 Transportation Services
VII.
VIII.
Principal’s Report – None this month (school visit to China)
District Administrator’s Report
A.
Budget Update
B.
End of First Quarter
C.
Mini-Courses
Reconvene into Regular Session if Board Convened in Closed Session
Report Releasable Closed Session Action(s)
Adjournment
IX.
X.
XI.
The School District of Wauzeka-Steuben, in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and other Federal and State regulations, hereby declares that it
is committed to the principle of equal education and employment opportunity and, accordingly, does not discriminate as to sex, race, color, religion, national origin,
ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Any inquiries or complaints alleging noncompliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 or other Federal and State civil rights or nondiscrimination regulations shall be referred to District
Administrator Dr. Michael S. Garrow at the School District of Wauzeka-Steuben, 301 E. Main St., Wauzeka, WI 53826, (e-mail) garromik@wauzeka.k12.wi.us (call) 608-8755311 ext. 211 and/or Joe Price, Title IX Coordinator of the School District of Wauzeka-Steuben, at Cooperative Educational Service Agency #3, 1300 Industrial Drive,
Fennimore, WI 53809, (call) 1-608-822-2148 (e-mail) jprice@cesa3.k12.wi.us
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School District of Wauzeka-Steuben - Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, 10 November 2014
I.
McCullick called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Library Media Center of the Wauzeka-Steuben School Building.
Roll call was taken. Present were: Jaden McCullick, Terri Acker, Bill Marfilius, Tom Jazdzewski, and Jessie Udelhoven
Open Meeting Law Compliance: McCullick announced that “On Thursday, the 6th of November, 2014 notice of this meeting,
together with an agenda, were emailed to WPRE and KADR radio stations, the Courier Press, the Boscobel Dial, the
District’s website manager, and to the Village Board of Steuben for posting. A copy of the agenda was also posted at L&M’s
BP and People’s State Bank in Wauzeka, the faculty/staff lounge bulletin board, and on the North and South entrance doors
of the Wauzeka-Steuben School Building.
II.
There were no community comments.
III.
Moved by McCullick, seconded by Udelhoven to approve the consent agenda with D. Over Night and/or Out of State Student
Events: Senior class trip sent to New Business. Motion carried 5-0 by voice vote.
A.
Approved the Minutes of the October 20, 2014 regular and the October 27 budget hearing and special board
meetings
B.
Approved the October 2014 Regular Monthly Finances
C.
Approved the Donation of $1,000 from Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. for Reality Check
D.
Moved the Over Night and/or Out of State Student Events to New Business
E.
Approved the 2014-2015 Bus Routes. Transportation Director Peter Pomerening plans to rotate drivers each
quarter. As each quarter ends drivers will be switching routes and the update will be shared with the office,
Administration, and School Board.
F.
Approved the 2015-2016 District Calendar.
G.
Discussion and Possible Action on Staffing (including but not be limited to): Resignation(s), Intent to Hire,
Retirement, FMLA Leave
1.
Approved the resignation of James McCarthy as head Baseball coach
2.
Approved Ben Dums as varsity baseball coach
3.
Approved Jackie Wall as assistant track coach
4.
Approved Anna Peissig as middle school track coach
IV.
Reports
A. & B. The CSIC and beMORE Committees did not meet before the Board meeting this month. They will have reports at
the December Board meeting.
C.
V.
The Policy Committee continued reviewing policies recommended by WASB for review and/or the creation of new
policies. This month’s reviews related to a revisit of a transportation policy, revisions to several nursing policies,
the CSIC Committee policy, and Student Records/Directory Information.
Old Business
A.
Motion by McCullick, seconded by Acker to approve a final tax levy certification in the amount of $998,267 (with
$974,705 committed to Fund 10 and $23,562 committed to Fund 38). At the annual meeting we approved $974,705
as a total levy. This levy was supposed to be the Fund 10 levy (not including Fund 38). Motion carried 5-0 by voice
vote.
B.
Motion by McCullick, seconded by Marfilius to approve canceling our 2015-2016 varsity football and go with JV
only. We will possibly co-op with Seneca for the football program. Motion carried 5-0 by voice vote.
C.
Jazdzewski moved by Committee to approve the second reading of the Board Policies as presented. Motion carried
5-0 by voice vote.
1.
323.1 Special Observance Days (Draft)
2.
341.3 Health Education (New Draft)
3.
342.62 Academic Assistance Programs (New Draft)
4.
445 Student Questioning by Non-school Personnel (New Draft)
5.
537 Professional Staff Development Opportunities (Draft)
6.
538 Professional Staff Evaluation and Supervision (Draft)
7.
723.3 Emergency School Closings
8.
723.3 Rule Inclement Weather Emergency School Closings
9.
751.21 Surveillance Camera Use on School Buses
10.
751.1 Bus Routing and Scheduling
11.
751.2 Rule – Bus Safety and Student Conduct
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VI.
New Business
A.
Jazdzewski moved by Committee to approve the first reading of the following Board Policies as presented. Motion
carried 5-0 by voice vote.
1.
751 Transportation Services
2.
112.3 Continuous School Improvement Committee
3.
112.3 Exhibit - Continuous School Improvement Committee Improvement Plan
4.
347 Student Records
5.
347 Exhibit 1 – Notice of Student Records
6.
347 Exhibit 2 – Release of Student Directory Information
7.
453.1 Emergency Nursing Services
8.
453.1 Emergency Nursing Services - Rule
9.
453.4 Administration of Medications to Students
10.
453.4 Rule - Administration of Medications to Students
B.
Senior class advisor Shelly Mainwaring and four students presented information regarding the 2015 class trip.
Motion by Marfilius, seconded by McCullick to approve the trip as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by voice vote.
VII.
There was no Principal’s report as he is on a school visit to China.
VIII.
District Administrator Dr. Garrow presented his report.
A.
Budget Update - We are continuing to work with Johnson and Block regarding our 2013-14 annual audit. We
encountered several areas where revenues and/or expenditures were placed as double entries last year and/or
information was entered in the wrong month, creating difficulty with final reconciliation. We are continuing to
work through these issues, while also cleaning up the budgeting process for this school year. I am also in the
process of reviewing and revising financial related policies for the Policy Committee in December.
B.
This past Wednesday, November 5th marked the end of the first quarter of school. I am working to review grades 612 academic data to evaluate/measure the impact of the new co-curricular code procedures with regard to student
academic performance. Once available, I look forward to sharing results of these findings.
C.
Information was shared with the Board regarding Mini-Courses that were offered to grades 3-12 on Friday,
November 7th.
IX.
Moved by McCullick, seconded by Jazdzewski to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0 by voice vote at 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Marfilius
District Clerk
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SchoolDistrictofWauzekaͲSteuben
SpecialSchoolBoardMeetingAgenda
5:00p.m.,24November2014–LibraryMediaCenter
I.
II.
III.
IV.
CalltoOrderandOpenMeetingCompliance
DiscussionandActiononShortTermBorrowing
Adjournment
SchoolDistrictofWauzekaͲSteuben
SpecialSchoolBoardMeetingMinutes
24November2014–LibraryMediaCenter
McCullickcalledthemeetingtoorderat5:02p.m.intheLibraryMediaCenterofthe
WauzekaͲSteubenSchoolBuilding.Rollcallwastaken.
Present:JadenMcCullick,TerriAcker,BillMarfilius,andTomJazdzewski
JessieUdelhovenwasabsent
OpenMeetingLawCompliance:McCullickannouncedthat“OnFriday,the21stof
November,2014noticeofthismeeting,togetherwithanagenda,wereemailedtoWPRE
andKADRradiostations,theCourierPress,theBoscobelDial,theDistrict’swebsite
manager,andtotheVillageBoardofSteubenforposting.Acopyoftheagendawasalso
postedatL&M’sBPandPeople’sStateBankinWauzeka,thefaculty/staffloungebulletin
board,andontheNorthandSouthentrancedoorsoftheWauzekaͲSteubenSchool
Building.
V.
VI.
TheBoarddiscussedborrowing$100,000ifneededduetostateaidmoneynotreceived
intime.Theloanwouldbepaidbackassoonasstateaidisreceived.Motionby
Marfilius,secondedbyMcCullicktoborrow$100,000forshorttermborrowing.Motion
carried3Ͳ1byrollcallvote.
VotingYES:McCullick,Marfilius,Jazdzewski
VotingNO:Acker
MovedbyMcCullick,secondedbyJazdzewskitoadjourn.Motioncarried4Ͳ0byvoice
voteat5:19p.m.
Respectfullysubmitted,
BillMarfilius,
DistrictClerk
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School District of Wauzeka-Steuben – Special School Board Meeting Agenda 6:00 p.m., Monday, 03 December 2014 District Office I.
Call to Order and Open Meeting Compliance II.
Discussion and Possible Action on Expulsion Hearing - The Board will convene in closed session
under s.s. 120.13 (1) (c) 1, 3, 4 III.
Reconvene into Regular Session IV.
Report Releasable Closed Session Action(s) V.
Adjournment TheSchoolDistrictofWauzekaͲSteuben,inaccordancewithTitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972and
otherFederalandStateregulations,herebydeclaresthatitiscommittedtotheprincipleofequaleducationand
employmentopportunityand,accordingly,doesnotdiscriminateastosex,race,color,religion,nationalorigin,
ancestry,creed,pregnancy,maritalorparentalstatus,sexualorientation,orphysical,mental,emotional,or
learningdisability.AnyinquiriesorcomplaintsallegingnonͲcompliancewithTitleIXoftheEducational
Amendmentsof1972orotherFederalandStatecivilrightsornondiscriminationregulationsshallbereferredto
DistrictAdministratorDr.MichaelS.GarrowattheSchoolDistrictofWauzekaͲSteuben,301E.MainSt.,Wauzeka,
WI53826,(email)garromik@wauzeka.k12.wi.us(call)608Ͳ875Ͳ5311ext.211and/orJoePrice,TitleIX
CoordinatoroftheSchoolDistrictofWauzekaͲSteuben,atCooperativeEducationalServiceAgency#3,1300
IndustrialDrive,Fennimore,WI53809,(call)1Ͳ608Ͳ822Ͳ2148(eͲmail)jprice@cesa3.k12.wi.us
School District of Wauzeka-Steuben – Special School Board Meeting Minutes
6:00 p.m., Monday, 03 December 2014
District Office
I.
Call to Order and Open Meeting Compliance
McCullick called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in the District Office of the Wauzeka-Steuben School
Building. Roll call was taken. Present were: Jaden McCullick, Terri Acker, Tom Jazdzewski, and Jessie
Udelhoven. Bill Marfilius removed himself from this meeting and did not participate.
Open Meeting Law Compliance: McCullick announced that “On Monday, the 24th of November 2014 notice of
this meeting, together with an agenda, were emailed to WPRE and KADR radio stations, the Courier Press, the
Boscobel Dial, the District’s website manager, and to the Village Board of Steuben for posting. On Friday, the 1st
of December, 2014 a copy of the agenda was posted at L&M’s BP and People’s State Bank in Wauzeka, the
faculty/staff lounge bulletin board, and on the North and South entrance doors of the Wauzeka-Steuben School
Building.
II.
Moved by McCullick, seconded by Udelhoven to convene in closed session under s.s. 120.13 (1) (c) 1, 3, 4.
Motion carried 4-0 by voice vote at 6:02 p.m. Voting YES: McCullick, Acker, Jazdzewski, Udelhoven Voting
NO: Ø
III.
The Board did not reconvene in open session; adjournment was done in closed session at 6:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Jazdzewski,
Clerk Pro Tem
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The following policies are under consideration for adoption or revision by the School District of Wauzeka-Steuben Board of
Education. The public is welcome to offer suggestions to the District Principal or any Board member regarding policies as they are
presented in the newsletter for consideration at the upcoming board meeting. If there are questions or concerns about any board
policy, the public is welcome to contact the District Office.
POLICY CODE: 463
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAUZEKA-STEUBEN
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (TES)
Beginning in 2015, Technical Excellence Scholarships are to be awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest
demonstrated level of proficiency in technical education subjects. The number of scholarships each high school is eligible for is based
on total student enrollment.
The new TES scholarship program is to begin awarding scholarships to seniors graduating from high school in the spring of 2015. The
scholarships are for use beginning with the 2015-2016 academic year.
The scholarships are only for use at a Wisconsin Technical College within the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) located
within the state. The value of the scholarship is up to $2,250 per year, to be applied towards tuition. Half of the scholarship is funded by
the state, while the other half is matched by the institution.
Eligibility for the TES scholarship does not exceed 6 semesters, or a total of three years. Semesters are defined as fall or spring semesters,
not summer sessions or other shorter sessions.
In order to receive a TES scholarship, a student must be enrolled on a full-time basis by September 30th of the academic year following
the academic year in which he or she was designated as a scholar, at a participating Wisconsin Technical College in the state. (Recipients
of TES scholarships may NOT wait to claim the scholarship for one year after high school graduation, but after claiming the scholarship
a student may take up to one year off from school and reclaim the scholarship upon their return to enrollment.
No student may receive both a TES scholarship and an Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES), an existing program under HEAB that
was a model for the TES program.
Nominees to the program are to be selected by each school board of a school district operating one or more high schools, and each
governing body of a private high school or tribal high school.
The enabling legislation on the TES program (2013 Wisconsin Act 60) requires the school districts to designate scholars for the program
by February 25 of each year.
TES scholarships are allocated to high schools under the same formula used for the Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES); schools
awarding AES scholarships may award the same number of TES scholarships.
TES program is provided in statute with a formula designating how many scholarships are available in each high school. The formula
is based on student enrollment in the high school and is identical to the formula provided in current law for AES.
TES scholarship allotment by high school population (total enrollment) is as follows:
HS enrollment
Number of AES scholarships per school
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10 scholarships statewide among all HS with enrollments below 80
80-499
1
500-999
2
1000-1499
3
1500-1999
4
2000-2499
5
2500+
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Ranking of Eligible Candidates:
Act 60 requires that nomination for TES scholarships be made by school districts for the student(s) who has/have the highest level of
proficiency in technical education subjects. Act 60 calls for schools to create a ranking system to measure student qualification for the
TES scholarship.
Ranking system for TES-eligible students
The Wauzeka-Steuben School District has created a point system to rank eligible candidates within each high school and has sought
approval for its ranking system from HEAB.
For purposes of ranking the qualified scholarship candidates and designating scholars and alternates, the District will use the following
points-based ranking system:
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The student shall accrue points as follows for each 0.5 high school credit in either (1) a high school course that constitutes a Career and
Technical Education (CTE) course; and/or (2) a course offered by, or in connection with, a Wisconsin Technical College in which the
students are eligible to earn both high school and post-secondary credit and that the High School Principal determines is sufficiently
connected to a defined CTE pathway (e.g., the course is not primarily considered to be a general math, English, science, social studies,
or foreign language course):
x
x
x
x
x
1.0 point Grade of at least C- (but less than B-)
1.5 points
Grade of at least B- (but less than A-)
1.5 points
For each points-eligible 0.5 credit that a senior scholarship candidate is taking (i.e., the
0.5 credit is in progress, but not yet complete) during the semester in which the high school designates its
scholars and alternates
1.5 points
For each point-eligible 0.5 credit that a senior scholarship candidate has completed, but
for which no transcript grade has been assigned (e.g., a course a transfer student took at a previous high
school for which the District approved high school credit but did not assign a grade to include in the student’s
current GPA)
2.0 points
Grade of at least A-
Consideration is given to a student for each year of activity in a Career and Technical Student Organization in Wisconsin
(http://cte.dpi.wi.gov/cte_ctso).
For the purpose of assigning a ranking among eligible candidates, credit hours in process at the time of nomination should be counted
toward the number of credits the student has earned.
When students emerge from the point system with tied scores, CTE grades become the tie-breaker. Because some students may have
the same credit-hours at the time of nomination, the District’s ranking system then assigns rankings to “tied” students based on the grade
point earned by eligible students in CTE courses. The grades used for this purpose are only those grades earned in CTE courses, not a
student’s overall grade point.
Naming and Selection of Alternates
On the TES nomination form, HEAB will ask schools to submit the names of as many alternates, as the school will award scholarships
under the TES allocation formula.
Responsibilities of District
1.
The District shall ensure the individual student:
a. has been enrolled in the School District of Wauzeka-Steuben for at least four (4) full semesters immediately prior to graduation
to compete for the scholarship;
b. has acquired senior status; and
c. is eligible to compete for the scholarship (following the end of his/her seventh (7th) semester).
2.
The District shall determine, and have in writing, a policy defining the grading system used in that high school, including whether
it is weighted or unweighted, which subjects are included in the GPA on the official high school transcript, how pass-fail grades are
incorporated into the GPA, how grades from study abroad or from alternative or home schools are incorporated into the GPA, and
how to incorporate grades earned in another country by students with permanent resident status.
3.
The CTE faculty of the school shall determine, and have in writing, a policy that describes the tie breaking procedures and criteria
used to determine the scholars and alternates and to put them in rank order.
Legal References:
2013 Wisconsin Act 60; Wisconsin Statutes §§ Sections 39.415, 118.13, 118.51 (13); HEA9, PI 9.03 (1)
Wisconsin Administrative Code
Cross References:
Policies 345.11 High School Class Rank; 345.42 High School Grade Level Classification; 463 Rule
Student Request for Consideration of the Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship; 461
Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship
Adoption Date:
Date Revised:
Date Reviewed:
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POLICY CODE: 463 RULE
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAUZEKA-STEUBEN
STUDENT REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (TES)
Students seeking to be nominated by their high school for the Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship (TES) can
complete this form and provide it to their school to request consideration for the scholarship. This form is not an application
for the scholarship; it may be used by a student to request consideration for the scholarship. Completed forms should NOT
be sent to the Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), but to a student’s school counselor or other contact as named by the
school or school district. Nominations are made by school districts to HEAB.
Eligibility Criteria:
Like most financial aid programs, the TES program requires a scholarship recipient be a resident of Wisconsin according
to the residency standards of s. 36.27, Wis Stats. A recipient must be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence by the Federal Immigration and Naturalization Service. A scholarship recipient is also
required to have registered with Selective Service.
An eligible candidate for a TES scholarship is a high school senior meeting at least one of the following criteria.
1. Be a CTE Concentrator, which is a high school student who has completed at least three (3) high school CTE courses
(career and technical education courses) in program area(s) leading to a degree or diploma in the student’s chosen
pathway. A student may be enrolled in (rather than have completed) the third course at the time of their nomination
for TES.
2. Participated in a Youth Apprenticeship Program under the supervision of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce
Development (DWD) (see https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/youthapprenticeship/program_info.htm)
3. Participated in a Technical High School Diploma program as certified by the Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction (DPI) (see http://cte.dpi.wi.gov/cte_tehsd)
4. Participated in a Career and Technical Training pathway as defined by the Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction (DPI) (see http://cte.dpi.wi.gov/cte_clustersandpaths)
5. Participated in a Skills Standards Program offered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) (see
http://cte.dpi.wi.gov/cte_cteskills)
6. Completed (or be on track to complete) an industry-recognized certification program approved under Wis. Stats.
115.367 (2). (This requirement is created under 2013 Wisconsin Act 59).
7. Participated in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) in Wisconsin: DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA,
HOSA, or SkillsUSA (see http://cte.dpi.wi.gov/cte_ctso)
8. Completed a technical training program for high school students if the program is offered by a UW System school, a
Wisconsin Technical College System school, a tribal college in Wisconsin, or a private nonprofit college or university
located in Wisconsin. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Medical College of Wisconsin Summer Enrichment Programs
- UW-Madison’s Summer Science Institute at WIScience
- Marquette University’s K-12 Engineering Academies
- MSOE summer programs for K-12 students
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The program must be offered by a Wisconsin college or university; programs held at these campuses but offered by others
are not eligible. (Such programs are usually of shorter duration.)
Ranking of eligible candidates in each high school is to be made according to a ranking system. A student must meet one
of the eight eligibility criteria listed above to be eligible. HEAB recommends a ranking system to schools but they may elect
to create their own. For more information, see the HEAB web site at www.heab.wisconsin.gov or talk to your counselor.
Student rank in the chosen ranking system will determine which students are nominated for the scholarship.
STUDENT STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
I, _____________________________ (student name), believe that I meet the eligibility requirements for the Wisconsin
Technical Excellence Scholarship (TES) and I request consideration for nomination to the scholarship.
I have met the following eligibility criteria as listed above: (circle one or more)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Additional details about my eligibility: (Please provide a summary of your activity, including dates, the names and locations
of programs or activities that make you eligible, as well as contact information for the activity, including names and
telephone numbers or email addresses of people who can vouch for your involvement.)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional information may be attached
Student name (printed and signed)
Telephone / email
Date
This form should be returned to the school/district.
Legal References:
2013 Wisconsin Act 60; Wisconsin State Statute 36.27
Cross References:
Policies 461 Academic Excellence Scholarship; 463 Technical Excellence
Scholarship
Adoption Date:
Date Revised:
Date Reviewed:
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WAUZEKA-STEUBENHORNETS2014-2015WINTERSPORTSSCHEDULE
JV start times
5:45 p.m. both
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
TBA
TBA
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL
First day after the boys are done December 22
January 8
at Kickapoo
January 13
at Weston
January 15
Kickapoo
January 16
North Crawford
January 20
Lafarge
January 22
at Seneca
January 23
at Ithaca
January 29
at Desoto
February 3
at North Crawford
February 5
Seneca
February 6
at Lafarge
February 10
Desoto
February 13-15
Wauzeka Lions Club Tourney
February 17
Weston
February 19
Ithaca
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
TBA
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
VARSITY & JV BOYS' BASKETBALL
First day of practice November 17
December 1
at Benton
December 4
at Cassville
December 9
at Weston
December 12
North Crawford
December 15
at Boscobel
December 16
at Lafarge
December 19
Seneca
December 22
Belmont
January 8
at Kickapoo
January 12
Highland
January 13
Potosi
January 15
DeSoto
January 20
at Ithaca
January 23
Weston
January 26
at Riverdale
January 29
at North Crawford
February 3
LaFarge
February 6
at Seneca
February 9
River Ridge
February 13
Kickapoo
February 19
at DeSoto
February 26
Ithaca
March 3, 6, 7
Regionals
March 12, 14
Sectionals
March 19, 20, 21
State
JV start times
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
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6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
TBA
TBA
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL
First day October 20
October 30
November 4
November 7
November 11
November 14
November 17
November 20
November 25
December 2
December 4
December 5
December 9
December 11
Dec. 12-14
December 19
Weston
at Desoto
at Lafarge
North Crawford
Kickapoo
Ithaca
at Kickapoo
at Seneca
at North Crawford
Desoto
Lafarge
at Weston
at Ithaca
Wauzeka Lions Club Tourney
Seneca
6:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
TBA
6:00 p.m.
VARSITY & VARSITY RESERVE WRESTLING
Co-op with Prairie du Chien
All home matches at Prairie du Chien High School
December 5
at LaCrosse Aquinas
6:00 p.m.
December 6
at Boscobel Invitational
10:00 a.m.
December 12
Prairie du Chien
7:00 p.m.
December 13
at Oelwein Invitational
10:00 a.m.
December 19
Prairie du Chien
7:00 p.m.
December 29
at Holmen Invitational
9:30 a.m.
December 30
at Holmen Invitational
9:30 a.m.
January 9
at Platteville/Belmont
7:00 p.m.
January 16
at Lancaster
7:00 p.m.
January 17
at MFL Mar Mac Invitational
10:00 a.m.
January 20
at Viroqua
7:00 p.m.
January 22
Prairie du Chien
7:00 p.m.
January 24
at Monroe Invitational
9:30 a.m.
January 30
at Dodgeville
7:00 p.m.
January 31
at Lancaster Varsity Reserve
9:00 a.m.
February 7
at Richland Center
10:00 a.m.
February 14
at Dodgeville
TBD
February 21
at Richland Center
TBD
February 26
WIAA State
TBD
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VARSITY & JV GIRLS' BASKETBALL
First day of practice November 10
November 18
JV/V Scrimmage @ Kickapoo
November 20
at Potosi
November 24
Cassville
December 2
Lafarge
December 5
at Desoto
December 9
Riverdale
December 11
at Ithaca
December 15
MFL MarMac
December 18
at Seneca
January 2
at Belmont
January 5
at Highland
January 9
Kickapoo
January 13
at Weston
January 16
North Crawford
January 19
Boscobel
January 22
at LaFarge
January 27
DeSoto
January 30
Ithaca
February 5
Seneca
February 10
at River Ridge
February 12
at Kickapoo
February 17
Weston
February 20
at North Crawford
Feb. 24 ,27, 28
Regionals
March 5, 7
Sectionals
March 12, 13, 14
State
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Wauzeka-Steuben School Menu January 2015
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
Friday
7
8
9
Apple or Cherry Frudel
Pizza Bagel
Sausage Gravy
Cinnamon Rolls
Pancake on a stick
Chicken Nuggets
Potato Rounds
Peas
Oranges/Pears
Chicken Fajita Wrap
Rice
Green Beans
Banana/Oranges
Char-Boiled Burgers
Fries
Mixed Veggies
Banana-Pineapple
Pizza Slice
Cowboy beans
Corn
Apples/Mixed Fruit
Mozzarella Dippers
Baked Beans
Carrots
Apples-Oranges
12
13
14
15
16
Warm soft Pretzel
Cinnamon rolls
Egg Taco
Muffins
Breakfast Pizza
Country Pork Chops
Carrots/Peas
Fruit Choice
Apples/ Oranges
Grilled Cheese
Choice of Soup
WG Crackers
Pineapple/Banana
Chicken Patty/BBQ
Fries
Broccoli
Banana/Apple
Taco Salad
Corn
Refried Beans
Apple Sauce
Beef Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Dinner Roll
Oranges/Apples
19
20
21
22
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Monday
23
French Toast sticks
Egg warp
Sausage Gravy
Uncrustable
Warm Cinnamon Rolls
BBQ Pork
Fries
Mixed Veggies
Mixed Fruit/Apples
Spaghetti w/Sauce
Bread Stick
Green Beans
Apple Sauce/ Pears
Deli Sandwich
Nachos/Cheese Sauce
Broccoli
Banana/Pineapple
Chicken Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Banana/Apple
Pizza Slice/Egg Salad
26
27
28
Corn
Apple Sauce/Pears
29
30
Omelet W/ Toast
Blueberry Muffins
Apple Frudel
Bagel w/Cream Cheese
Pancake on a stick
Ham and Cheese
Potato Rounds
Green Beans
Oranges/Apples
Ribbette
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Banana/Pear
Taco Salad
Corn
Refried Beans
Apple/Banana
Hamburgers w/works
Fries
Mixed Veggies
Mixed Fruit/Pineapple
Mozzarella Sticks
w/pizza sauce
Broccoli
Oranges/Apples
January 2015
Sunday
Monday
During the break the District Office is closed.
Voice mail is available–messages will be
returned after break.
Mon. & Thurs. Wrestling:
Gr. K-2 – 3:15-4:00 and Gr. 3-6 - 4-5 pm (Balcony)
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Tuesday
Wednesday
FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS
2: Financial Aid Night 6 PM
3: Spelling Bee
11: 1 pm Release / Teacher In-Service
13-15: Lions Club Tourney (Girls)
18-19: Spring Pictures
21-22: Cooley Benefit – Doll Gym
26: 1 pm Dismissal / PT Conf. 3-7 pm
27: No School
Thursday
1
Friday
3
2
New Year's Day
Saturday
No School
5/6 GB @ R Ridge Tny
GB @ Belmont 6 pm
5
6
7
8
9
Classes Resume
Adult Farm Class
Bingo 7 pm C. Hall
BB & JHGB @
Kickapoo 6 pm
GB vs Kickapoo 6 pm
Stinger half-time show
GB @ Highland 6 pm
Village Recycling
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11
12
BB vs Highland 6 pm
Amelia Earhart Day
18
Sacred Heart Soup
Supper 11:30 am @
Parish Hall
Crossing Guard
Recognition Week
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Martin Luther King Day
GB vs Boscobel 6 pm
Gr 5 BB vs Bosc. 6 pm
Doll Gym
SB Mtg. 7 pm LMC
13
GB&JHGB@Weston 6pm
BB vs Potosi 6 pm
5/6 GB@R Ridge 5&6 pm
14
15
1 pm Early Release for BB vs DeSoto 6 pm
Teacher In-Service
JHGB vs Kickapoo 6pm
CSIC Mtg. 4:15 pm
Dist. Office
Lions Club 7 pm V Hall
21
20
BB @ Ithaca 6 pm
JHGB vs LaFarge 6 pm
Adult Farm Class
16
17
J HGB & GB vs N Crwfd 5/6 GB @ Prairie
6 pm
Catholic Tny
Gr. 5-8 Spelling Bee
12:45-1:35 pm D Gym
22
GB @ LaFarge 6 pm
JHGB @ Seneca 6 pm
5/6 GB vs PdCBluffview 5 & 6 pm
D. Gym
23
End of Qtr. 2 / 1 pm
Release
BB vs Weston 6 pm
Stinger half time show
JHGB @ Ithaca 6 pm
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29
BB @ N Crwd 6 pm
JHGB @ DeSoto 5:30
5/6 GB vs R Ridge 5 &
6 pm Doll Gym
30
GB vs Ithaca 6 pm
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Rod & Gun Club
Chicken Dinner @
Century Hall 5:30 pm
Village Recycling
25
26
BB @ Riverdale 6 pm
27
GB vs DeSoto 6 pm
5/6 GB @ Pr. Cath.
5 pm (1 game)
28
Christa McAuliffe Day
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5/6 GB vs Pr. Cath
(1 game) 5 pm
Tutoring, homework help, and computer
access are available
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UNTIL 5 P.M.
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School District of Wauzeka-Steuben
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The School District of Wauzeka-Steuben, in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and other Federal and State regulations, hereby declares that it
is committed to the principle of equal education and employment opportunity and, accordingly, does not discriminate as to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Any inquiries or complaints alleging non-compliance
with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 or other Federal and State civil rights or nondiscrimination regulations shall be referred to District Administrator Michael
Garrow at the School District of Wauzeka-Steuben, 301 E. Main St., Wauzeka, WI 53826, (e-mail) garromik@wauzeka.k12.wi.us (call) 608-875-5311 ext. 211 and/or Joe Price,
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