School District of Holmen December 2019/January 2020

A Message From Holmen High School Construction Update The District Administrator By: Kevin Malin, Resident Project Representative

This time of year is the perfect time to Despite the unseasonably cold temperatures and early show our gratitude. I would like to take snowfall, construction on the Holmen High School (HHS) this opportunity to thank our additions and remodeling project is still on track to meet remarkable staff who provide limitless the contractual substantial completion date of August 14, time, energy, and compassion to our 2020. The entire project is expected to be complete by students on a daily basis. The daily October 30, 2020. work they do positively impacts so many lives. Also, I am grateful for the Construction workers have taken several steps to keep on many people who give of themselves. schedule during the recent cold spell. Plastic masonry The commitment of parents, students, community enclosures have been erected and heated with LP gas members, Board members and staff will continue to build heaters to allow masons to continue building walls. an even better future for all of us in the Holmen Insulation blankets prevented the ground and footings from community. freezing before the concrete cured. Also, demolition work inside the school began to keep the kitchen remodel on The perseverance of our students and staff was once schedule. Thank you to the construction workers for their again evident on state report cards recently released by hard work in this colder weather. the WI Department of Instruction. Because of their efforts, the District received the rating of Exceeds The construction project has FAC Stage Expectations. You will read more about the report cards already reached several mile- later in this newsletter, but I wanted take a moment and stones. Initial site work was express my appreciation of those that contributed to this completed in August, allowing success. construction to begin in early September. To date, all We are not only thankful for the academic success of our footings and foundation walls students, but also the growth of their character. Our are in place, insulated, and students give back to the community seemingly every backfilled, excluding a small chance they have. From the Dancing with the Sports portion of the Career Stars event at the high school, which raised $14,000 for a Technology Education addition. HVAC and electrical young child battling cancer, to food drives held in our subcontractors have placed utility and service piping. And, middle and elementary schools to help local food many walls have been built to full height. Masons are pantries, students are doing what they can to help others. working to lay up the remaining walls in an effort to place the rooftop structural steel ahead of snow accumulating. Thank you for supporting our district and our schools. Over the next couple of months, we invite you to join us The timeline of substantial completion by August 14, 2020 at a winter musical program or sporting event. What a provides time for staff to move into the newly constructed great way to celebrate and support our talented students! and completed spaces before the 2020-21 school year. All construction is expected to be complete by the start of the With much gratitude, second quarter of that school year. Thank you to the voters of the School District of Holmen for making these improvements possible with the passage of the 2018 referendum. Kristin A. Mueller Visit HHS Facility Project Updates under the District tab of the School District of Holmen website (www.holmen.k12.wi.us) to see the latest on the construction. The page includes photos of construction, schematic designs, presentations, and much more.

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Holmen Alumni Award Recipient The 18th Annual “Pork Feed for By: Mark Englerth, Activities Director Education” is a SUCCESS!

During the October 4, 2019 Home- Holmen’s Homecoming “Pork Feed for coming festivities, Dan Anderson Education” was a success! School District of was announced as the 2019 Holmen Holmen employees proudly presented a check for Alumni Award Recipient. $4,253.30 to the Holmen Area Foundation in support of children within our community Dan Anderson, a 1985 graduate of schools. The Holmen Area Foundation supports a Holmen High School, has one goal variety of community programs, including the in mind: to make Holmen a better Holmen Viking Fund for Educational Excellence. place to live. He was born and raised on the family farm in The cooler weather brought out over 680 hungry Holmen, and he fulfills his father’s people to enjoy this annual event. Our High dream of his son carrying on the 4th School Marching Band provided great generation family farm. Dan’s entertainment for our Pork Feed guests. They family, many of them involved in continue to be an exciting addition to our event. the Holmen community and We extend our sincere appreciation to them for employed by area schools, instilled taking time out of their busy schedule to play for in him the importance of family and our community members. community. Early in his life he proved his commitment to the area through participation and service to the community. We are grateful for the cooperative effort and support of our sponsors. We thank you all for your Dan is a friend. His love for the Holmen community, the Holmen generosity! School District, and the people young and old, proves he has a passion for and a genuine interest in all people. Dan and his wife Sponsorship funds were received from these local Karen continue to inspire their three children, Tyler (2014), Steven financial institutions: (2015) and Lynsey (2020) all graduates of Holmen High School. Altra Federal Credit Union Dan is a leader. He has helped form and develop many sporting Bluff View Bank activities for Holmen youth. His personal involvement in high Coulee Bank school activities encouraged him to create and improve programs to Firefighters Credit Union, give all students a chance to benefit from involvement. He was River Bank instrumental in the development of the Holmen Tackle Football Verve, a Credit Union League and the Youth Basketball League. He has also volunteered many hours with the Holmen Youth Baseball Parent Association, Other contributing businesses were: the Holmen High School Booster Club, the varsity football team American Legion and the Holmen Park and Recreation teams. He has also been an Bakalars Sausage Company active member of the Town of Onalaska Planning Commission, Festival Foods Holmen Rotary Organization, Associated Milk Producers Inc., and Pan-O-Gold La Crosse County Dairy Herd Improvement Association. Prairie Farms Dairy Reinhart Foods Dan is a doer. He is instrumental in organizing and encouraging The “Pork Feed for Education” was also made many improvements to the Holmen Area, especially on school possible through the volunteer efforts of over 40 grounds. His endless fundraising efforts have produced new employees and friends of the School District of scoreboards, improved fields, up to date uniforms and opportunities Holmen. Our for all. Dan has used his energy to help Holmen Schools and the sponsors and activities meet the needs of many, including many hours preparing volunteers are and leading youth basketball tournaments. Dan also hosts many making a difference in the lives of field trips of young people to his family farm. With great pride he children and giving shares his life-long work with students and teachers and educates something back to the them about life on a farm. community.

Congratulations to Dan on this well-deserved recognition!

Vision Statement: Educating every child to achieve global success.

V I S I O N S Page 3 School District Budget and Tax Rate By Julie Holman, Director of Finance and Operations

At its October 28, 2019 meeting, the School Board of increased by 8.54%, the school district tax (mill) rate will Education approved the 2019-20 Original Budget and decrease to $10.34, $0.22 less than the rate certified in Tax Levy. The Original Budget information was 2018. For the owner of a $200,000 (fair market property published in the La Crosse Tribune and is also available value) home, the school portion of your property tax bill electronically on the School District of Holmen website will be $2,068. at https://www.holmen.k12.wi.us/departments/budget- information.cfm Tax Rate = Tax Levy Equalized Property Value The 2019-20 operating budget includes a $780,305 surplus (1.6% of the general fund expenditure budget) Tax Rate = $19,620,532 due to estimated revenues exceeding estimated expenditures. The general fund revenue budget is $1,897,908,385 $50,069,147, a decrease of 1.01% over prior year. The general fund expenditure budget is $49,288,842, an Tax Rate = 0.01033798, OR, increase of 1.50% over prior year. The budget surplus Mill Rate = $10.34 per $1,000 of property supports fund balance reserves for the completion the Mill Rate Change –2.08% 2017 Safety and Security referendum projects. The District is in the first year of the renewed technology Beyond the school tax rate, the amount of property taxes operating referendum approved as a non-recurring you pay will be affected by the property tax rates of other referendum in 2019. The technology referendum included taxing authorities, property tax credits and changes in voter approval to exceed the revenue limit by $450,000 your property’s fair market value. per year for five years. The School District of Holmen is committed to providing To support the total budget, maintain a steady mill rate quality services for our children while making the best and practice debt defeasance, the School Board use of the resources provided by the of Education approved a tax levy at the same meeting. community. Contact School District of The total district tax levy will be $19,620,532 for taxes Holmen Business Services with certified in November 2019. The tax levy is distributed questions about the District budget or tax between the general fund at $14,311,325 and the debt levy at 608-526-6610. service fund at $5,299,207. Because the District tax base

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of An elector, including incumbents, desiring to be a the School District of Holmen, including the Village of candidate for a position on the Board of Education must Holmen, Town of Holland, and parts of the Towns of file a Declaration of Candidacy (Form EL-162sd) and Farmington, Hamilton, Onalaska, and City of Onalaska, Campaign Registration Statement (Form CF-1) at the that on Tuesday, April School District of Holmen Frederic D. Frick 7, 2020, an election of Administrative School Board Center located at Important School Board members will be 1019 McHugh Election Dates held. There are three Road, Holmen, 1/7/20 Candidacy Papers Due (3) three-year terms to WI, between the 2/18/20 Primary (if needed) be filled, expiring hours of 7:30 am 4/7/20 General Election April 2023 and one and 4:00 pm, (1) one-year term to Monday through Friday, or directly with Anita be filled, expiring Jagodzinski, Board Clerk on or before January 7, 2020 at April 2021. The Board members whose three-year terms 5:00 pm. expire are: Gary Dunlap, Cheryl Hancock, and Tom Kruse. The Board member whose one-year term expires Notice is further given that if a primary is necessary, the is: Brian Wopat. primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. If you have additional questions, please call 608-526-1320.

Vision Statement: Educating every child to achieve global success.

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Public Education in Wisconsin is financed heavily by When assessments change, taxpayers should compare local revenues, which largely consists of school property their percent rate of increase with the average community tax. The school property tax amount for each property is increase. If the change is greater than the average, a tax based on the property’s estimated fair market value and increase is possible; the owner’s property now represents the school property tax rate. The School District of a larger share of total valuation. If the change is the same Holmen certified a school property tax rate of 0.01034 or or less than the average, a tax increase is possible when $10.34 per $1,000 in fair market property value, a the total property tax levy is increased. A smaller-than- decrease of $0.22 over the prior year tax rate. average assessment increase could even mean a tax cut!

Total Estimated Fair Market Value % Tax Change (used for school tax calculation) While referencing your tax bill, you may notice a column Many variables affect your property tax bill. At the most entitled % Tax Change. The net tax change percentage basic level, your school property tax bill amount is does NOT equal the taxing jurisdiction tax rate change. determined by multiplying the tax rate by the Total This is only a reflection of the change between the Estimated Fair Market Value of your property. amounts due this year from the previous year. This may be affected by many factors such as the Average As described above, the school property tax rate Assessment Ratio, Total Assessed Value, Estimated Fair decreased from 2018 to 2019. Therefore, any increase in Market amount and the School Levy Tax Credit. the school portion of your 2019 taxes is likely caused by an increase in the Total Estimated Fair Market Value of Contact School District of Holmen Business Services your property. To verify this, pull copies of your property with questions about the school property tax levy at tax bill from 2018 and 2019. Compare the 2018 and 2019 608-526-6610. Total Estimated Fair Market Values. If the value of your property increased, your school property tax amount could increase even though the school tax rate decreased. School Mill Rate Comparison  2018-19 $10.56 Total Assessed Value  2019-20 $10.34 (not used for school tax calculation) Change in Fair Market 2019 School 2020 School Several property owners experienced a reassessment of School Property Property Tax Property Tax their property recently. It is important to remember that Property Tax Value (actual) (recommended) the school portion of your property tax bill is based on (est.) the Total Estimated Fair Market Value of your property $100,000 $1,056.00 $1,034.00 -$22.00 (explained in above paragraph), not the Total Assessed Value. Occasional reassessment brings these two values $150,000 $1,584.00 $1,551.00 -$33.00 into greater alignment. $200,000 $2,112.00 $2,068.00 -$44.00 Holmen Area Foundation Awards 2019 Fall Education Grants The Holmen Area Foundation awarded the following grants 5 Evergreen Gr 1 Music Program, 6:30pm

to School District of Holmen employees last month. 5 Prairie View Gr 3 Music Program, 6:00pm 5 Viking Gr 4 Music Program, 6:30pm  $220 for reading strategy resources 6 Prairie View PTO Kids Night Out, 5:00-7:30pm  $300 for keynote speaker at HHS 9 HHS Winter Band Concert at 7:30pm  $340 for Evergreen library upgrade and 10 Evergreen Gr 4 Music Program, 6:30pm storage bins 10 Viking Gr 1 Music Program, 6:30pm  $400 for HMS Little Library set up 12 Sand Lake Gr 2 Music Program, 6:00pm  $475 for maintenance of HMS grand piano 12 Sand Lake Gr 4 Music Program, 7:00pm  $500 for HHS staff training 12 7th & 8th Gr Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm materials 13 Prairie View Gr 1 Music Program, 2:15pm  $545 for additional books 13 Viking Kindergarten Gingerbread Day  $669 for yoga materials for 15 HHS Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm students 17 HHS Winter Choir Concert, 7:00pm  $750 for new books and prizes for reading program

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Varsity Boys Basketball Varsity Girls Hockey Tue, Dec 3 @ Marshfield 7:15 PM Tue, Dec 3 @ ECA Stars 5:00 PM Fri, Dec 6 @ West Salem 7:15 PM Thu, Dec 5 Chippewa Falls 5:00 PM Mon, Dec 16 @ Eau Claire North 7:15 PM Sat, Dec 7 @ DC Everest 12:00 PM Fri, Dec 20 Central 7:15 PM Thu, Dec 12 @ Black River Falls 7:30 PM Fri/Sat, Dec 27/28 @ Mayo Civic Center TBD Sat, Dec 14 @ Fond du Lac 1:00 PM Tue, Jan 7 River Falls 7:15 PM Tue, Dec 17 Baraboo 7:30 PM Fri, Jan 10 @ Tomah 7:15 PM Fri/Sat, Dec 27/28 @ Madison West TBD Tue, Jan 14 Aquinas 7:15 PM Sat, Jan 4 Brookfield Central 3:30 PM Fri, Jan 17 @ Logan 7:15 PM Tue, Jan 7 @ Viroqua 7:30 PM Tue, Jan 21 @ Sparta 7:15 PM Thu, Jan 9 Rochester Mayo 7:00 PM Fri, Jan 24 @ Onalaska 7:15 PM Tue, Jan 14 Rochester Century 5:00 PM Fri, Jan 31 @ Central 7:15 PM Sat, Jan 18 Hudson 4:00 PM Tue, Feb 4 Eau Claire Memorial 7:15 PM Sat, Jan 25 @ Hayward 2:00 PM Thu, Feb 6 Tomah 7:15 PM Thu, Jan 30 Black River Falls 5:00 PM Tue, Feb 11 @ Menomonie 7:15 PM Sat, Feb 1 Sun Prairie 1:00 PM Fri, Feb 14 @ Aquinas 7:15 PM Thu, Feb 6 @ River Falls 6:00 PM Tue, Feb 18 Logan 7:15 PM Sat, Feb 8 @ Stoughton 2:30 PM Fri, Feb 21 Sparta 7:15 PM Fri, Feb 14 University School of Milwaukee 7:00 PM Thu, Feb 27 Onalaska 7:15 PM Varsity Boys Hockey Varsity Girls Basketball Tue, Dec 3 @ Baraboo 7:00 PM Tue, Dec 3 Arcadia 7:15 PM Sat, Dec 7 DeForest 4:30 PM Fri, Dec 6 DC Everest 7:15 PM Tue, Dec 10 Onalaska/Central/Logan 7:00 PM Tue, Dec 10 @ Rice Lake 5:45 PM Thu, Dec 12 Black River Falls 7:00 PM Fri, Dec 13 @ Sparta 7:15 PM Sat, Dec 14 @ Winona 6:00 PM Tue, Dec 17 Onalaska 7:15 PM Thu, Dec 19 @ West Salem 7:00 PM Fri, Dec 20 @ Central 7:15 PM Fri, Dec 20 DC Everest 7:30 PM Tue, Jan 7 @ Menomonie 7:15 PM Thu/Sat, Dec 26/28 @ Baraboo TBD Fri, Jan 10 Tomah 7:15 PM Sat, Jan 4 Somerset 11:00 AM Mon, Jan 13 Aquinas 7:15 PM Tue, Jan 7 @ Sparta/Tomah 7:00 PM Fri, Jan 17 @ Logan 5:45 PM Tue, Jan 14 Viroqua 7:30 PM Tue, Jan 21 Sparta 7:15 PM Sat, Jan 18 @ Sauk Prairie 1:00 PM Fri, Jan 24 @ Onalaska 5:45 PM Tue, Jan 21 Onalaska/Central/Logan 7:00 PM Mon, Jan 27 @ Eau Claire North 7:15 PM Thu, Jan 23 @ Black River Falls 7:30 PM Fri, Jan 31 Central 7:15 PM Sat, Jan 25 @ Homestead 4:00 PM Mon, Feb 3 G-E-T 7:15 PM Tue, Jan 28 West Salem 7:00 PM Fri, Feb 7 @ Tomah 5:45 PM Tue, Feb 4 @ La Crescent-Hokah 7:30 PM Mon, Feb 10 @ Chippewa Falls 7:15 PM Tue, Feb 11 Sparta/Tomah 7:30 PM Thu, Feb 13 @ Aquinas 7:15 PM Tue, Feb 18 Logan 5:45 PM Thu, Feb 20 Westby 7:15 PM Varsity Gymnastics Thu, Dec 12 @ Westby Quad 6:30 PM ASL Indoor Hockey Sat, Dec 14 @ Chippewa Falls 11:00 AM Thu, Jan 16 @ Onalaska 4:15 PM Thu, Dec 19 @ Tomah 6:00 PM Thu, Jan 23 Central (HMS Gym A) 4:15 PM Fri, Jan 3 Holmen Quad 6:00 PM Thu, Jan 30 Logan (HMS Gym A) 4:15 PM Thu, Jan 9 Conference Meet 6:00 PM Tue, Feb 11 @ Central 4:15 PM Thu, Jan 16 @ La Crosse (PEG) 6:00 PM Wed, Feb 12 Coulee Region Chill (HHS) 4:15 PM Sat, Jan 18 Holmen Invitational 9:00 AM Thu, Feb 13 Onalaska (HMS Gym A) 4:15 PM Sat, Jan 25 @ Menomonee Falls 11:00 AM Thu, Feb 20 @ Logan 4:15 PM Thu, Jan 30 @ Sparta 6:00 PM Tue, Feb 25 @ Central Tournament 4:00 PM Thu, Feb 13 @ Onalaska 6:00 PM Thu, Feb 27 @ Central Tournament 4:00 PM Varsity Wrestling Varsity Boys Swimming Sat, Dec 7 @ Wausau West Tournament 9:00 AM Sat, Dec 7 @ Chippewa Falls Invite @ MS 12:30 PM Sat, Dec 14 @ Waunakee Tournament 9:00 AM Tue, Dec 10 Central/Logan (YMCA North) 6:15 PM Fri/Sat, Dec 20/21 @ MN Christmas Tournament 10:30 AM Mon, Dec 16 Winona (YMCA North) 5:45 PM Fri/Sat, Dec 27/28 @ Bi-State Classic (La Crosse Center) 9:00 AM Sat, Dec 21 @ Eau Claire North 12:30 PM Thu, Jan 9 @ Tomah 7:15 PM Fri, Dec 27 @ Baraboo Invite 5:00 PM Thu, Jan 16 @ Logan/Central 7:15 PM Sat, Jan 4 @ Marquette University HS 10:00 AM Fri, Jan 17 @ Stratford 4:00 PM Mon, Jan 6 @ Logan/Central (UW-L) 6:00 PM Thu, Jan 23 Aquinas 7:15 PM Sat, Jan 18 @ Middleton Invite 11:00 AM Sat, Jan 25 @ Sparta Tournament 9:30 AM Fri, Jan 31 DeForest 6:00 PM Thu, Jan 30 Sparta 7:15 PM Fri, Jan 31 @ UW-L vs. Hudson 6:30 PM Visit www.holmen.k12.wi.us/Activities & Athletics/Athletic Tue, Feb 4 @ G-E-T 7:30 PM Schedules for the most current athletic schedules. Thu, Feb 6 @ Onalaska 7:15 PM

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Come visit the Holmen High School’s model School Cancellations: store put on by the entrepreneurship class. Please Be Prepared for Emergencies

In case of snow, ice, cold or other inclement weather or emergencies, the following public media will be notified. Notifications will also be displayed on the District’s website (www.holmen.k12.wi.us) and Facebook page (@holmenschools), as appropriate.

Radio Stations Call Letters Name Frequency KQYB KQ98 98.3 FM KCLH Classic Hits 94.7 FM WIZM-FM/AM Z-93 93.3 FM/1410 AM WRQT The Rock 95.7 FM WQCC-FM Kicks 106.3 106.3 FM WLXR-FM Magic 105 104.9 FM WKBH-FM Classic Rock 100.1 FM KQEG-FM The Eagle 102.7 FM WKTY Sports Radio 580 AM WLFN-AM Today’s Talk 1490 AM Grand Opening: Saturday December 7, 9am WCOW-FM Cow 97 97.1 FM WWIB WOGO 103.7 FM Store Hours: December 9-13, 3pm-7pm

Location: Holmen High School Television Stations 1001 McHugh Rd, Holmen Channel 8 WKBT Channel 19 WXOW Channel 13 WEAU Channel 25/48 Fox All proceeds will be donated to Erin Schmitt who is battling colon cancer. Text Message Notification System The School District of Holmen also Looking for some utilizes a text message notification system to provide notifications to families extra income this regarding delays and closings due to holiday season? inclement weather, as well as other emergencies. If you have a student enrolled in the School District of Holmen and would like to receive these text messages, text “YES” to 87569.

Sub Bus Drivers: $20.98/Hr Important Reminders Sub Van Drivers: $14.42/Hr If school is delayed for two hours or more, there will Sub Custodians: $14.40/Hr be NO morning Early Childhood/4K. If school is dismissed two hours or more early, there will be NO afternoon Early Childhood/4K. Click on the Employment tab at www.holmen.k12.wi.us to Some circumstances require driver discretion, even learn more or contact Wendy though schools may be running. A parent needs to McCoy at 526-6610 for as- exercise their parental responsibilities and not allow sistance with the online ap- their children to ride if indeed they believe the plication. conditions are too treacherous. School officials make The School District of the best judgments possible based on information Holmen is an EOE. available.

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V I S I O N S Page 7 Holmen High School Start College Now/Early College Credit/Transcripted Credit By: Lindsey Seipp, Career Counselor/ACP Coordinator Did you know that every student who graduates from school year students saved a total of $332,334.00 by Holmen High School has the opportunity to graduate with taking transcripted credit at Holmen High School. college credits? Holmen High School participates in three different programs that allows students the opportunity to Through the Early College Credit Program students are earn college credit while still in high school. The three able to attend courses at University Wisconsin-LaCrosse programs include transcripted credit courses at Holmen and/or Viterbo University during their 11th and 12th High School in collaboration with Western Technical grade year. The last option is Start College Now which College, Start College Now in collaboration with Western gives 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity to Technical College and Early College Credit in attend college classes on Western Technical College’s collaboration with University Wisconsin-LaCrosse and campus. Holmen High School students who wish to Viterbo University. All three of these programs allow participate in the Start College Now or Early College students to receive not only high school credit but also Credit program must meet qualifications for the program college credit that is transferable to many different which includes meeting the college/university colleges and universities in the area. requirements and prerequisites and extinguishing all high school courses in a specific subject area. Students Transcripted credit courses are offered in collaboration complete an application process through the Student with Western Technical College and are taught by Services Department, which are then reviewed by Holmen High School teaching staff on the Holmen High administration and forwarded onto the post-secondary School campus. During the 2018-2019 school year 707 institutions pending approval. The post-secondary Holmen High School students earned 2,315 transcripted institution then contacts the students for admission and credits by taking courses at Holmen High School and registration processes. earned not only high school credit but also Western Technical College credits in these courses. See below for During the fall of 2019 students earned over 80 credits a list of the courses offered at Holmen High School via strictly from the Early College Credit/Start College Now transcripted credit. If a student were to take a transcripted program and the anticipated credits earned for the spring credit course at the college as a traditional college student semester is approximately 70 credits. it would cost approximately $136.00/credit. However, “During the 2018-2019 If students are interested in learning more about Start Western Technical College school year students College Now, Early College credit or transcripted credit does not charge school saved a total of courses they are encouraged to stop in and meet with the districts for transcripted $332,334.00 by taking counseling staff within Student Services. We are grateful credits as these are courses transcripted credit at for the relationships we have developed with the post taught by our teaching staff. Holmen High School.” secondary institutions in our area that have collaborated During the 2018-2019 with us to offer these great opportunities for our students. Programs at a Glance Transcripted Courses Early College Credit Start College Now  HHS staff teach classes  UWL/Viterbo teach classes  Western Technical College  HHS/WTC credit earned  HHS/College credit earned  Classes on college campus  Classes conducted at HHS  Classes conducted on college campus  HHS/WTC Credit

Courses Offered Course Options: Course Options: Accounting Calculus Sociology Animal Science General Chemistry II Ethics Auto Service I, II Software Design II Medical Terminology Building Wealth General Physics II CNA Computer Applications Software Design 3 Criminal Procedures Entrepreneurship Sign Language Racial Studies General Psychology Spanish Intro to Philosophy Greenhouse Mgmt Archeology Automotive Hot Metals I, II Sociology Calculus Marketing & Business Computer Science Computer Science Personal Finance Photography Sports Entertainment

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Holmen Public Preschool Family School Report Cards Outreach Activities By: Kim Edwards, Director of Instructional By: Sue Eitland, Holmen Public Preschool Administrator Services

Holmen Public Preschool’s vision is to play, learn, and grow On November 12th, the Wisconsin Department of together. We accomplish this through our mission of collaborating Public Instruction publicly released the 2018-2019 with families and the community to build a foundation of success School and District Report Cards for every district for all children. and school in the state of Wisconsin. This accountability measure includes data on several One way in which we have indicators for multiple years focusing on student successfully worked with achievement, student growth, closing performance early childhood/4K families gaps, readiness for graduation and postsecondary and the community is to pursuits, and student engagement. The purpose of provide special outreach the report cards is to help families and the public events each month. Our goal understand how their school and district are is to serve our stakeholders performing, as well as to help schools and districts to the best of our abilities, identify areas of strength and opportunities for introduce opportunities for growth. Information obtained from the report families, and to demonstrate our commitment to working “Better cards is balanced with other data sources to drive Together.” Families learn which programs and other resources are instructional decisions made both at the school and available in various locations around Holmen and the surrounding district levels. area, while business and services demonstrate their commitment to families in our community. They graciously allow families to The School District of Holmen has earned the experience their area of expertise, which hopefully leads to a rating of “Exceeds Expectations” with an overall return visit by the family and their friends. Everyone benefits score of 75.1 While continuing to be a top from this community collaboration! performer, we continue to strive to meet our mission of educating all students to achieve global The following list includes examples of family outreach activities. success. Our district’s success may be attributed Holmen Public Preschool extends a special “thank you” to those to the hard work and dedication of our students who collaborate with us to ensure wonderful learning experiences and staff in each of our buildings as evidenced by for children and adults in Holmen! We are truly Better Together! their individual report card ratings as listed on the  Holmen Public Library–Story Time following page.  Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge– Scavenger Hunt & Nature Walk You may visit the DPI website at https://  Misty’s Dance Unlimited–Music and Movement dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards to examine  The Children’s Museum of La Crosse–Learning through Play our district’s and individual school’s report cards.  Burn Boot Camp – Holmen–Importance of Exercise and You will also be able to take an in depth look at Nutrition for Healthy Bodies other school and district report cards from around  Holmen Police Department-Safety the state of Wisconsin. A summary of the district  Holmen Community Garden-Gardening (Hobby/Community report card may also be found on the following Service) page.  Viking, Sand Lake, Prairie View, and Evergreen Elementary Schools–Kindergarten tours; and partners in education We are very thankful for the support of our community and the exceptional work of our We look forward to expanding family outreach events in the students and staff. Each day we are a step closer future. If your business/service would like to partner with us for a to fulfilling our mission of Educating Every special event or Student to Achieve Global Success. We sincerely activity, please appreciate the innumerable ways in which you support our work to reach all children each and contact the Holmen every day. Public Preschool Office at Should you have any questions about the report (608) 526-1381. cards, please feel free to contact your building principal or the Director of Instructional Services Kim Edwards.

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POLICY UPDATE As of June 30, 2019 Administrative Rule 433.1 was discontinued. This means that we will no longer accept teacher/house requests. Rest assured, we will continue to create class configurations that take into account the needs of all learners. The School District of Holmen ensures a guaranteed and viable curriculum through highly trained and professional staff that are committed to meeting the District’s mission and expectations.

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Upcoming Events

December 2019 11 Two-Hour Early Release Whom to Contact 16 School Board Meeting 7:00pm Office hours 7:30am - 4:00pm

Dec 23-Jan 1 No School/Winter Break The following telephone numbers may be helpful if you have questions: January 2020 7 Deadline to File School Board Candidacy Papers, District Offices 526-6610 5:00pm High School Office 526-3372 8 Two-Hour Early Release HS Student Services 526-3515 13 School Board Meeting 7:00pm HS Attendance 526-2813 17 End of Second Quarter Activities/Athletics Office 526-9208 27 School Board Meeting 7:00pm Middle School Office 526-3391 20 No School for Students/Staff Development MS Attendance 526-1369 29 Child Find Screenings @ Viking Evergreen Elementary 526-9080 Sand Lake Elementary 781-0974 Prairie View Elementary 526-1600 Viking Elementary 526-3316 Early Childhood/4K 526-1381 Transportation Office 526-4752

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