NEWS and VIEWS August/September 2019

1 NEWS AND VIEWS August/September 2019

Wausau West High School Office Dear Parents and Guardians: Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Office - 715-261–0850 Office Fax - 715-261-3260 On behalf of the entire staff at Wausau West, I would like to welcome you and your family back for the 2019-2020 school year! It is exciting to know that we are going to welcome another great class of freshmen to complement our already stellar student body. Website: west.wausauschools.org Wausau West offers an incredible number of opportunities for our students to become Principal: involved. Please encourage your children to get involved and experience as much of Jeb Steckbauer – 715-261-0855 what Wausau West has to offer as possible. Student involvement in school activities ignites school pride, helps develop relationships, enables students to meet new friends, Associate Principals: and enriches the learning and overall high school experience. Probably the most im- Patrick Galligan – 715-261-0861 portant reason we like to encourage student participation, is that it gives students an (Programming) added reason to be excited about coming to school. We hope you’ll be equally excited about coming to school when you come to Wausau West to support your children.

Arrin Woller – 715-261-0871 Please note the Schedule Pick-Up dates/times listed below. Remember, yearbook/ID (Special Education) pictures will be taken in the Commons during these times. Please have your child dressed appropriately. Students will receive their ID within a couple of minutes after Jon Tomski – 715-261-0862 having their pictures taken and will need their ID to attend many Wausau West events. (Pupil Services) If you wish to order pictures, there will be an order form mailed directly to you from Em- pire Photography. Please bring this form with you to Schedule Pick-Up.

Athletic/Activity Director: Brian Miller - 715-261-0874 I hope the rest of your summer is great!

Other Important Numbers: Sincerely, Jeb Steckbauer Counseling Office Wausau West Principal 715-261-0890

Nurse’s Office 715-261-0851

Attendance Office 715-261-0880

Career Center 715-261-0853 Tuesday, August 13  Parking passes-optional ($20.00 Follow Wausau West on Twitter 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. per semester) License plate info Wednesday, August 14 required! 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.  Busing information  Food service accounts Stations will be set up to assist with  District and school handbook  What to look for: the following: information

 Schedule Pick-Up  School fees ($30.00 plus any  Wausau West apparel Information course and athletic fees/fines)  Schedules  Student Information  Emergency card/medical infor-  Chromebook details  Health Information mation  Counseling Information  Student school picture and school TO SAVE TIME: Did you know you  Athletic Information ID can pay ahead of time?  Department/Activity Information  PE lock purchases—optional See page two for more details.  Parent Information ($6.00), lock must be WSD issued  Homecoming Happenings   Calendar of Events Yearbook purchases ($50.00), engraved ($3.00 extra - optional)

2 2019-2020 STUDENT FEES INFORMATION What You Need to Know About Student Fees for West High School Students All students attending West High School will be required to pay the $30.00 student fee (see page three for the breakdown of this fee). Alternative arrangements can be made during Schedule Pick-Up if a financial hardship exists. Students and parents should be aware that some courses have additional fees.

SPORTS FEES HOT LUNCH The $50.00 User Fee, per sport, must be paid be- Hot lunch prices increased to $2.90. Breakfast re- fore the athlete can compete with the exception of mains the same price at $1.55. Boys Lacrosse which is $75.00. A free/reduced user Please have cash or make a separate check paya- fee rate of $25.00 will be offered to students based on ble to the “WSD Food Service.” the free/reduced hot lunch eligibility criteria.

AGRISCIENCE FEES Intro. to Agriscience $5.00/semester (Cont’d from Page One:) Conservation $5.00/semester TO SAVE TIME Vet. Science $5.00/semester Beginning August 1, 2019 Horticulture $5.00/semester Adv. Conservation $5.00/semester You have four options to pay!

ART Log into the parent portal Art Foundations $11.00/semester where you can view Ceramics I, II $15.00/semester your student’s class fees.

Drawing I, II $11.00/semester 1. Online payment with credit/debit. Painting I, II $11.00/semester Sculpture I, II $11.00/semester  View class fees + select optional pur- AP Art Studio $15.00/semester chases. PRINT YOUR RECEIPT AND Studio Art $15.00/semester BRING IT TO SCHEDULE PICK-UP.

COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science Topics No fee 2. Mail a check (exact amount) to Physical Computing $40.00/year Wausau West High School. Web Design $10.00/semester  View class fees, add up optional purchases. Your receipt will be mailed to ENGLISH English 9 $15.00/handbook you. PLEASE BRING THAT RECEIPT Multi-Cultural Lit. $2.00/semester WITH YOU TO SCHEDULE PICK-UP. English 10/American Studies & Comp. $5.00/year Composition $2.00/semester 3. Pay in the Main Office (cash or Creative Writing $2.00/semester check). Your receipt will be given

FAMILY & CONSUMER ED. to you. PLEASE BRING THAT Foods I $25.00/semester RECEIPT WITH YOU TO SCHEDULE Foods II $25.00/semester PICK-UP. Foods III $25.00/semester Foods Core $25.00/semester ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS Food Science $20.00/semester ALLOW YOU TO BYPASS THE FEE Child Development $10.00/semester PAYMENT STATION! Early Childhood $10.00/semester Aspiring Educators & Internship $10.00/student Family Relations $6.00/semester 4. Attend a Schedule Pick-Up day and Money Matters $5.00/semester pay by cash or check.

GLOBAL LANGUAGE  ALLOW EXTRA TIME DUE TO Spanish I No fee Spanish II No fee LINES AT THE FEE PAYMENT Spanish III No fee STATION FOR SCHEDULE Spanish IV $1.00/course PICK-UP. AP Spanish $1.00/course German I No fee German II No fee German III No fee German IV $1.00/course AP German $1.00/course

NO FEES FOR FRENCH

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MATH Algebra I, II $3.00/year Algebra III No fee 2019-2020 Geometry $3.00/year ACTIVITY CLUB FEES AP Calc. $130.00 Graphics Calculator

(optional) MUSIC Band $35.00/year School Instrument Rental $30.00/year Art Club $10.00 Orchestra $10.00/year Dance United $5.00 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Bowling/Golf $38.00/semester DECA $25.00 Health $3.00/semester Young Adult Medicine $5.00/semester Fall Musical $25.00 Lock $6.00 *Cast members only SCIENCE (All) Science Classes $5.00 lab fee/per semester FCCLA $25.00 Medical Terminology $80.00/textbook (NO REFUND), plus $5.00 lab fee FFA $25.00

SOCIAL STUDIES Forensics $25.00 AP Psych. $2.00/year

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Jazz Band $25.00 NO FEES FOR 2019-2020

Key Club $15.00 STUDENT FEE BREAKDOWN: Athletic Events (WSD) $7.00/year Master Singers $25.00 Activity Fee (WSD) $6.50/year Student Magazine $4.50/year Math Club $25.00 Student Planner $5.00/year Activity Fee $4.00/year Mock Trial $25.00 Band/Orchestra/Choir $1.00/year Drama $1.00/year Robotics Team $25.00 Student Council $1.00/year TOTAL STUDENT FEE $30.00 Science $25.00

Olympiad

OPTIONAL PURCHASES: SkillsUSA $25.00

STUDENT PARKING: $40.00/year or $20.00/semester *Spring Play $25.00 CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE: $20.00/year *Cast members only

YEARBOOK 2019-2020: $50.00, Engraved $53.00

CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION

All students will be issued a District Chromebook. Students will receive their device during Schedule Pick-Up. In order to receive the device, students and parents must complete the following:

 Review Wausau School District Chromebook handbook  Complete Wausau School District Chromebook User Agreement Form  Accept or decline insurance

Save time by completing user agreement online 1. Log into the parent portal 2. Click on links to view Chromebook materials 3. Check on the link Wausau School District Chromebook User Agreement Form 4. Submit form

OPTIONAL: Pay insurance online after August 1, via the parent portal located on the fee page.

4 STUDENT INFORMATION

1. TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, FROM 2:00-3:00 P.M. IN AUDITORIUM

2. FRESHMEN PARENTS, STUDENTS AND NEW FAMILIES TO THE DISTRICT ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND “WARRIOR WELCOME NIGHT” OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY,

AUGUST 27, @ 6:00 p.m.

3. This program will be held in the auditorium for all freshman/new students and parents. This evening will give you the opportunity to meet the building administrators and get information to help in the transition to your new school. Additional highlights of the evening include:

 Information on the schedule for the first day of school. (School starts Tuesday, September 3, 2019 @ 7:45 a.m.)  Time to explore the building and meet your homeroom teacher  Visit the clubs & activities information tables set-up in the commons

FIRST DAY SCHEDULE FOR FRESHMEN

On September 3, incoming freshmen will begin with homeroom and they will participate in our “Link Crew” orientation at Wausau West High School. This orientation is a fun, fast-paced way for students to become familiar with people and pro- grams that make Wausau West great. During the freshman orientation, students will be involved in a variety of activities with their classmates and link crew leaders. The schedule is as follows:

7:45 a.m. Freshmen report to homeroom for locker assignment, planners, instructions and updates, etc. 8:30 a.m. Freshmen and link leaders report to the auditorium for orientation 11:15 a.m. Link leaders take freshmen to the fieldhouse for conflict resolution 12:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. Modified schedules/tours of the building

3:00 p.m. Dismissal

FIRST DAY SCHEDULE FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS

7:45 a.m. Sophomores, juniors, & seniors, report to homeroom for locker assignment, planners, updates, etc. 8:30 a.m. Conflict Resolution begins in the fieldhouse for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Once students have taken care of their conflicts they will be excused for the day. Students are expected to take care of any conflict or “no lunch” scenario on this day.

WAUSAU SCHOOL DISTRICT & WEST PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOKS

The Wausau School District and the Wausau West Parent/Student Handbooks are available to view online. Paper copies will be available upon request at Wausau West.

MEAL PRICES FOR 2019-2020

The Wausau School District Food Service requires prepayment from students who purchase breakfast or lunch items. Students must have money in their account to purchase food. No cash will be accepted in the serving line. Deposits can be made to the student’s account at any time by placing the payment envelope in the drop box in the Commons. Deposits made before 9:00 a.m. will be credited that day. Breakfast is $1.55, reduced price breakfast is no charge. Staff/visitor breakfast is $1.95. Lunch is $2.90, reduced price is $.40. Staff/visitor lunch is $3.50. Milk is $.45 a carton.

PERMIT NEEDED TO PARK IN STUDENT LOT

Students who wish to use the student parking lot must purchase a parking tag during Schedule Pick-Up or any time prior to parking in the lot. The tags cost $40.00 a year or $20.00 per semester and must be placed on the rear view mirror. If a student drives more than one vehicle or buys a different vehicle he/she may purchase a replacement/additional parking tag for $2.00. Only one replacement tag a year will be allowed. A license plate number is required at the time of purchase. If a different car is brought to school you must either park on the street, temporarily place your hang tag in the vehicle or obtain a temporary parking permit in the Main Office.

Parking in the student lot will be on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis until the lot is full. Buying a tag doesn’t guar- antee a parking spot in the student lot.

Students who park in the faculty or visitor parking lot will be issued a citation from the Wausau Police Department and may receive consequences from the school. Thank you for your cooperation with this issue. If there are any questions, please call or email Associate Principal, Jon Tomski, at 715-261-0862.

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SENIORS CAN HAVE THEIR “SENIOR PORTRAIT” TAKEN FREE FOR THE 2019-2020 YEARBOOK

Seniors, if you haven’t had your portrait taken for the 2019-2020 yearbook, make an appointment very soon. Nearly all of the photographers require a pho- to session no later than the first week of August in order to meet the printing company’s deadline. There will be a photographer at Wausau West on Tues- day, October 8, to take portraits of those who have not submitted a photo that meets yearbook requirements. Sign-up will occur in September. There will be no charge for this color portrait unless you wish to order extra prints after you see the proofs.

Please note: Senior message information will be mailed home in October.

REMINDER OF THE WAUSAU WEST HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE RULES

As a reminder to students and par- have straps at least one inch  Gang colors, symbols or ents, this dress code was developed wide on both shoulders and identification may not be worn. with teachers, administrators, students be high enough in front to Tattoos that are visible must be and parents to help foster an appropri- minimize chest cleavage. covered. ate learning environment free from the Undergarments must be worn distractions associated with attire that and shall not be visible. The school administration will use dis- doesn’t adhere to the policy. The  Students choosing to wear cretion to make decisions regarding dress code is as follows: low-rise pants need to make the appropriateness of each student’s  No coats, hats, hoods, ban- sure their undergarments are dress and possible consequences for danas or sunglasses may be not exposed. In addition, violation of this policy. Students will worn. pants need to be secured be required to change into appropriate clothing. This may include being sent Clothing should always com- around the waist/hip area.  home to change clothes. Repeated pletely cover the torso (i.e., no Boxer shorts and/or briefs cannot be visible. violations of dress code can result in bare midriffs). When standing severe disciplinary consequences be- up, the shirt must touch the  Shoes must be worn at all ing taken. With student and parent top of the pants or skirt. times. support and the use of common sense  Excessively short skirts or  Any fashion (dress, accessory in terms of the attire’s appropriateness shorts are not allowed. A rec- or hairstyle) that is a distrac- for school, issues can be easily re- ommended length would be tion from the learning process solved. mid-thigh or longer when or presents a safety risk; dis- standing. plays suggestive, offensive,  Clothing items such as back- obscene, sexually degrading, less tops, halter tops, strap- or racially motivated graphics less tops and spaghetti- or statements; or pertains to strapped tops are not allowed, drugs, alcohol or tobacco except when being worn as a products is not permitted. layering piece. All tops must

STUDENT HANDBOOK & PLANNER WILL BE DISTRIBUTED

Students will receive a 5” X 8” spiral calendar book that contains the student handbook, many relevant school district policies and ample space for assignment organization/planning. This handbook/planner states the rules of the school. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the school rules, and will be required to sign paperwork in homeroom indicating that this has been done. The handbook/planner also includes hallway passport pages to be used by students in lieu of handwritten passes from staff. This planner is meant to provide students with a way to improve time management, personal organization and assignment completion while also supplying relevant rules and information about Wausau West High School.

6 STUDENT INFORMATION REPORT CARDS & PROGRESS REPORTS PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

 Progress Report 1: Will be distributed to stu-

dents in homeroom on or by October 11.  Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tues-

 Quarter 1 Report Card: Mailed on November 12. day, October 22, from 4:00-8:00 p.m., and Monday,  Progress Report 2: Will be distributed to stu- November 4, from 1:30-7:30 p.m.

dents in homeroom on or by December 13.  Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Mon-  Quarter 2/Semester 1 Report Card: Mailed on day, February 17, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. & Tuesday, January 27. March 10, from 4:00-8:00 p.m.  Progress Report 3: Will be distributed to students in homeroom on or by February 27.  Quarter 3 Report Card: Mailed on April 3.  Progress Report 4: Will be distributed to students in homeroom on or by May 7.  Quarter 4/Semester 2 Report Card: Mailed on June 10.

IMPORTANT POLICIES/PROCEDURES FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE

There are many concerns related to Students will be excused for the Attendance Office prior to leaving. the open/closed campus issue that above reasons only when a In such cases, the student must have had a direct impact on the parent/guardian gives an complete an anticipated absence Attendance Office. Therefore, explanation of the cause of the form. communication between home and absence. Please call the school is of utmost importance. Attendance Office by 9:30 a.m. If your child needs to leave school The following is a list of acceptable on the day of the absence. If during the day, they must obtain a reasons your student may miss this is impossible, please call or pass from the Attendance Office school: send a note with your child on the before leaving. Therefore, you

 Personal illness day of his/her return to school. must send a note with your child or  Funerals and religious services as Parents/guardians are allowed to call the Attendance Office. Any requested by the parent(s) and/or excuse their child up to ten days student who does not obtain a pass guardian(s) per year without a medical note. If before leaving will be marked  Professional appointments that your child is absent from school unexcused. for more than ten days, you will be could not be scheduled outside of asked to furnish a medical Do not hesitate to contact the the regular school day excuse. Absences excused with Attendance Office at 715-261-0880  Serious personal or family crisis medical notes are excused with any questions or concerns.  Student is not in proper physical without using the ten days and/or mental condition to attend previously mentioned. Family school in accordance with vacations or activities must be Wisconsin Statute 118.15(3)(a) prearranged through the  Suspension from school REMINDER CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY

Parents should be reminded of the closed campus policy that went into effect with the start of the 2004-2005 school year. All students have closed campus. An incentive program form is available that would allow for the privilege of one forty-minute open (off campus) lunch per day to all second-semester sophomores, all juniors, and all seniors at Wausau West. All other students will have a closed campus lunch. Application forms will be available in homeroom at the beginning of the school year. The form is also available from Mrs. Walczak in the Attendance Check-In Office. To obtain and retain this open campus lunch privilege, a student must have the following:

1. Parental permission on file 2. Passing grades 3. Good attendance 4. Good behavior 5. All fees and fines must be paid

Details of this list of conditions can be found in the student’s handbook/planner which will be distributed in homeroom on the first day of classes. We strongly urge parents to discuss this policy with your students in hopes that we can have efficient implementation of these rules. Thank you!

7 HEALTH INFORMATION WAUSAU WEST HEALTH SERVICES 715-261-0851

Illness at School Students who become ill during school hours must report to the Health Office before leaving the building. Students may not call parents from their classrooms or use cell phones.

Emergency and Medical Information Form – All students are required to have a signed form on file for permission to act in case of an emergency.

Emergency verification sheets will be available on the Schedule Pick-Up days.

· Please include all health information pertinent to the care of your child during school hours.

· Please list emergency contacts that live in the area and can pick up your child from school in case of an illness or injury.

· Please inform the school of any changes that may occur during the school year so this information will remain current.

Prescription Medication Administered at School – Prior to administrating, students must have written instructions along with practitioner and parent/guardian signatures on the Wausau School District Medication Consent Form. A copy of this form is located on the next page. The medication needs to arrive in its original container. All medications are kept locked in the Health Office. Students may carry and self-administer inhalers, EpiPens or insulin when practitioner and parent/guardian give consent on the medication form. Any medication remaining at the end of the school year must be picked up by parent/guardian.

Non-prescription Medication Administered at School – Prior to administrating, students must have written instructions and a parent/guardian signature on the Wausau School District Medication Consent Form (If dose exceeds the standard on the label a practitioner signature will also be required). The medication needs to arrive in its original container. All medications are kept locked in the Health Office. Any medication remaining at the end of the school year must be picked up by parent/guardian. Students may carry and self-administer cough drops/throat lozenges, lip balms or sunscreens (no form needed).

**Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be provided by the Health Office if an Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen Con- sent Form is signed by the parents.

Please have your child vaccinated before school starts in the fall if he/she has not already received the required vaccine(s). Vaccines are available from your child’s physician or the Marathon County Health Department.

If you have any questions or concerns please email or call Nikki Parker at 715-261-0851.

WSD CONTINUOUS NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE

The Wausau School District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, an- cestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. Anyone who believes that the Wausau School District has inadequately applied the principles and/or reg- ulations of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act, may file a complaint with the WSD Equity Director at the Longfellow Administration Center, 415 Seymour Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0359, or by tele- phone at 715-261-0500.

8 COUNSELING INFORMATION

“College Bound”? Admission Tests are Required for College Admission

College admission tests are one of the requirements when applying to a college or university. Both the ACT (American College Test) and the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) are admission tests. A student may choose to take one or both of these assessments. However, it should be noted that the University of Wisconsin System has historically preferred scores from the ACT assessment as part of its entrance requirements. Also, to qualify for some scholarships a student may be required to submit an ACT or SAT score.

Students may register for either test online at the address below or using the registration materials they can pick up in the Counseling Office.

ACT - actstudent.org SAT - collegeboard.com

A few important facts about these tests that may be helpful for you to know: The ACT has an optional writing test. It is important for students to check online at actstudent.org prior to registering to take the test, to see if the college(s) they plan on applying to requires the writing test. Not all schools require this test. The SAT also has a writing section to its test, however it is included as part of the test and all students who take the SAT will take the writing component. Both testing companies indicate that applying online expedites registration for the test.

**Please go the Counseling website for free online test preparation materials.

On page nine you will find the dates for testing.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF JUNIORS

The PSAT/NMSQT® exam will be offered at Wausau West on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Students may sign up in the Business Office, or online via the Parent Portal with a credit card by September 18th. The cost of the test is $18.00. The pur- pose of the PSAT (practice SAT) is to give students an opportunity to experience taking a college readiness test and to identify students who might benefit from advanced coursework.

By taking the PSAT in 11th grade, all students have the opportunity to qualify for participation in the National Merit Scholarship Program. PSAT/NMSQT® scores are used as initial screen of entrants to the Na- tional Merit Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement by U.S. high school students.

Students must be in good academic standing, have good attendance, and take responsibility to ar- range missed work and class time from taking the test on October 16th.

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ACT 2019 - 2020 TEST DATES

TEST DATE REGULAR LATE Registration Deadline Registration Deadline (Phone/Online)

September 14, 2019 August 16, 2019 August 17-30, 2019 October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 September 21-October 4, 2019 December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 9-22, 2019 February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 January 11-17, 2020 April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 February 29-March 13, 2020 June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 9-22, 2020 July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020 June 20-26, 2020

Registration Site: www.actstudent.org SAT 2019 - 2020 TEST DATES

TEST DATE REGULAR LATE Registration Deadline Registration Deadline (Phone/Online)

August 24, 2019 July 26, 2019 August 13, 2019 October 5, 2019 September 6, 2019 September 24, 2019 November 2, 2019 October 3, 2019 October 22, 2019 December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 26, 2019 March 14, 2020 February 14, 2020 March 3, 2020 May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020 April 21, 2020 June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 27, 2020

Registration Site: www.collegeboard.org PSAT 2019 Test Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 (Register before September 18 deadline)

HIGH SCHOOL CODE: 502417 10 COUNSELING INFORMATION

EDUCATION FAIR OCTOBER 10 & 11

The Education Fair will be held at the UW Stevens Point - Wausau campus in the fieldhouse on Thursday, October 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, October 11, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This annual event benefits both students and parents as they begin or continue their search into post secondary options. Representatives from technical colleges, four-year colleges, universities and the military will be on hand to provide information and answer questions you have regarding applying, acceptance, housing, scholarships and more. Juniors & Seniors will have the opportunity to attend as a field trip option. If you can’t make the local dates, but want to attend the Edu- cation Fair you can go onto www.wefs.org for other locations, dates and times.

SOPHOMORE PLANNING CONFERENCE COMING UP!

The Wausau West Counseling Department will be inviting parents and sophomores to a Tenth Grade Plan- ning Conference this fall. The conference will be 30 minutes in length and will take place during school hours. We will use this meeting to discuss high school and career goals and may include some of the following topics: transcripts, graduation requirements, course selections, career plans, Career Interest Inventory and any questions or concerns that you would have. This conference is important for your student in planning their high school career and beyond. Further information will be forthcoming.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

We ask that you please remind your child of any appointments or any other reminders they need BEFORE they come to school. If it is an emergency, please call the Counseling Office @ 715-261-0890 and they will get the message to your student immediately. Otherwise, if the message can wait, we ask that it wait. We want to limit the number of interruptions in the classroom so we can focus on students and their instruction as much as possible.

SENIOR REMINDER Seniors planning on applying to a University of Wisconsin campus

It’s never too early to start working on your college applications! The application for University of Wisconsin schools will be available online August 1, at https://apply.Wisconsin.edu/.

Fall 2020 UW Application Opens: Students will be able to start and submit their applications on August 1, for fall 2020 at all twenty-six UW system campuses. THIS IS A CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS.

**Please note: Students are not required to submit on August 1, 2019. Instead, they simply have the option to submit if they are ready.

Seniors who are applying to a UW campus need to start working on college essays as part of the application. This is one of the most important parts of the application. Each school uses different essay prompts. To search for the prompts for your desired school go to:

http://apply.wisconsin.edu and look under the application instructions.

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2019-2020 WAUSAU WEST ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ALL ATHLETIC FORMS

Hello Warriors! Just a quick reminder that you are able to register your child(ren) for sports for the 2019- 2020 school year. Please find directions below for submitting online paperwork as well as some other athletic department reminders. Paper copies of these forms will be available upon request for anyone without access to home internet. Athletic fees must be submitted to the business office or the athletic office prior to participation. Envelopes for submitting those fees will be available at the pre-season meetings on the forms table.

Please contact the Athletic Department Secretary, Stacey Linzmeyer at [email protected] or at 715-261-0870 with any questions or difficulties.

ELECTRONIC ATHLETIC FORM REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Go to the Wausau West website and click on Athletics and then Athletic Department Website. This takes you directly to the online registration page.  Click on the “Register Now Click Here” option on the homepage  From here, either click the New User tab (if you don’t have a family account and are registering for the first time) or the Returning User tab (if you already have a family account and are registering the same student or adding a sibling)

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT REMINDERS

The first Mandatory Fall Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting will be on Monday, July 29, 2019.

*Please note that after the parent meeting, parents and athletes involved in football, girls golf, swim and volleyball met separately with their coaches.

If you missed the first meeting you can still attend, Monday, August 5, 2019.

*Please note that after the parent meeting, parents and athletes involved in cross country, tennis, cheer and soccer will meet separately with their coaches.

***The meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.

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PRACTICE START DATES Football Tuesday, August 6 Girls Golf Monday, August 12 Girls Swimming Tuesday, August 13 Girls Tennis Tuesday, August 13 Boys Soccer Monday, August 19 Co-ed Cross Country Monday, August 19 Girls Volleyball Monday, August 19

ONLINE FORMS CHECKLIST (Online registration and submission fulfills each of the forms below. You are not required to print off any forms for the office as we will have your signature as docu- mentation that you (and your student athlete) have read and accepted each of the items below.  Athletic Code  WIAA Athletic Eligibility  Insurance Waiver  Coaches Expectations  Emergency Card  Concussion/Head Injury Consent

WIAA sports physicals must be dated 4/1/2018 or later. For physicals that occurred in 2018, we will need a WIAA Alternate Year card (signed by parent only) uploaded to the online registration site and/ or dropped off in the Main Office.

For all 2019 physicals, we will need the original uploaded to the online registration site and/or dropped off in the Main Office.

2019-2020 FALL SPORTS HEAD COACHING STAFF

Cross Country Soccer (Boys) Volleyball (Girls) Coaches:Jason Myers & Rachel Tordsen Coach: Erin Randall Coach: Cathy Newton Rachel home: 715-212-7038 Work: 715-261-0850 ext:34226 Home: 715-573-2958 Jason home: 715-432-7905 [email protected] Work: 715-261-0850 ext:34325 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Football Swimming (Girls) Tennis (Girls) Coach: Jason Foster Coach: Mary Schultz Coach: Steve Wenninger Home: 715-891-5952 Home: 715-355-4902 Home: 715-581-0757 Work: 715-261-0850 ext:34142 Work: 715-261-0850 ext: 34345 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Golf (Girls) Cheer Coach: Lisa Peck Coach: Hayley Randall Work: 715-261-0736 Work: 715-261-0850 ext. 34308 [email protected] [email protected]

Athletic/Activity Director: Brian M. Miller, 715-261-0874

13 ATHLETIC INFORMATION CONT’D WAUSAU WEST ATHLETIC PASSES

Below is a list of season tickets available for the 2019-20 Wausau West athletic season. Individual game prices will be $4.00 for all tickets this year. Season tickets will not be honored for any WIAA tournaments held throughout the year.

If you are interested in purchasing season tickets, please fill out the form below and return it to me at: Wausau West High School Cathy Hirn, Ticket Manager 1200 W Wausau Avenue Wausau WI 54401

NOTE: NOT FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING WEST - WEST STUDENTS USE THEIR STUDENT ID CARDS ------

WAUSAU WEST HIGH SCHOOL SEASON TICKET REQUEST FORM

Cost per Number of Ticket Tickets Desired

Family Season Sport Ticket 115.00 ______(Includes home games for: football, volleyball, boys & girls basketball, wrestling, hockey and track)

All Sport Ticket (admits one) (Includes home games for: football, volleyball, boys & girls basketball, wrestling, hockey and track) 50.00 ______

Football Season Ticket (5 home games) 12.00 ______

Boys Basketball Season Ticket (13 home games) 44.00 ______

Girls Basketball Season Ticket (10 home games) 32.00 ______

Hockey Season Ticket (8 home games) 24.00 ______

Volleyball Season Ticket (7 home matches) 20.00 ______

Wrestling Season Ticket (4 home matches) 8.00 ______

K-8 Season Ticket 35.00 ______

Total Cost of Tickets Ordered $______

NAME ______

ADDRESS ______

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: WAUSAU WEST HIGH SCHOOL

14 DEPARTMENT/ACTIVITY INFORMATION

FRENCH FORENSICS COMPETITION IN MADISON

Félicitations to the students from Wausau West High School who competed at the State French Forensics Competition on Saturday, May 11, at Lake Mills High School. There were over 300 students who competed from around the state. Seven students from Wausau West earned Gold and two earned Silver medals.

Students from left to right: McKayla Stieve, Kian Garske, Nat Tieman, Hannah Marquardt, Sophie Madej & Houachoua Her. Not pictured: Katrina Waldron, Madelyn Ickert & Lexi Voigt.

LOOKING FOR A GREAT CLUB? WANT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW? FRENCH CLUB IS FOR YOU!

French Club is a great way to be involved at Wausau West High School. The club has ongoing activities like movie nights, crêpe and waffle parties, going to local elementary schools to promote French language and culture and going to the Culture Fest. You may think that you have to be in French to be in French Club, but you don't! Anyone can participate and it’s lots of fun. Be sure to come to the meet and greet party on Friday, September 13, after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m., in Room 231. If you have questions, please email Madame Torkelson, [email protected].

GERMANY 2020

The German department is excited to plan another trip to Germany and Austria in June of 2020. We'll spend three nights and four days in the Munich area, followed by ten days in Altötting, Bavaria, living with families and attending our partner school of over twenty years, the König-Karlmann-Gymnasium. We'll see castles, thousand-year-old buildings and towns, the Alps, and much more! We've already begun preparations, but there's still time to sign up. Watch for a meeting in September for more information. Los gehts!

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COSTA RICAN ADVENTURE MARCH 21-29, 2020 The outdoor Adventure Club led by Mrs. Gerstenberger is planning another global adventure trip. This trip during Spring Break of 2020 will include adventures that are a once in a lifetime opportunity for your child. Global learning encourages awareness and critical thinking about issues. It takes information learned in the classroom to the outside world. It provides an authentic experience with practicing Spanish while staying overnight with Costa Rican families and learning about their food and culture. We will stay at world class lodges in the mountains and go rafting on one of the most scenic rivers in the world. Students will experience up close and personal tropical wildlife through jungle hikes and snorkeling trips. One night we will stay in a cave behind a beautiful waterfall. This cave is designed for sleeping and even has its own kitch- en. The next morning when we awake, we will repel down a 100 foot waterfall.

If you have any questions or would like the detailed itinerary, please contact Mrs. Gerstenberger at Wausau West or email [email protected].

There is a limit number of spaces available see Mrs. Gerstenberger as soon as possible.

A PATH TO SUCCESS FOR AP STUDENTS

The College Board is implementing changes to the timeline for all Ad- vanced Placement courses in 2019-2020. Registration for the test along with payment has been moved to the fall. According to the Col- lege Board and pilot schools, students who commit to taking the test earlier in the year are more apt to earn college credit. Also included in the updates are added online resources for AP students and teachers.

Testing will still take place in early May 2020.

If your child is enrolled in an AP level class, they will be asked to create a College Board account in the fall. This will allow access to online resources and to register for the spring AP exam. Cost for the exams are:

Type Description Cost per Exam

On-time order Exam ordered and paid for by $98 November 8th

Late order Exam ordered and paid for $98 plus $40 late fee* between November 9 and March 11th

Unused or canceled exam Exam canceled or not taken $40 by the student

*Note: Classes that only run second semester will not be subject to the $40.00 late order fee.

16 DEPARTMENT/ACTIVITY INFORMATION CONT’D

CWIMMA WELDING COMPETITION - MAY 2019

At the annual CWIMMA Welding Competition banquet and awards ceremony, two Wausau West students, Daw- son Nowak and Phoenix Somers, represented themselves and Wausau West High School very well.

Out of thirty-two competitors from sixteen schools, Daw- son came in with a fifth-place finish and Phoenix came in with a second-place finish. Wausau West was the only school to place both competitors in the top five, which was good enough to earn West the over all top prize for best high school combined score. As a result, West won a new welder for the shop, as well as the traveling trophy for the year. Phoenix won a torch kit along with other tools and a scholarship to NTC or Mid-State Technical College. Dawson also won tools and a scholarship to NTC or Mid-State Technical College. Dawson and Phoenix also represented West for the Machine Tool Competition which was hosted by CWIMMA. Out of ten competitors at five schools, Phoenix took tenth-place and Dawson took fifth-place. Each received scholarships for this as well. Combined, Phoenix brought home $2000.00 in scholarships and Dawson took home $1500.00 in scholarships. These young men certainly deserve all the credit and recognition and made us all be proud to be a Warrior!

STATE SKILLSUSA 2019 COMPETITION Wausau West took ten competitors, who competed in six different events at the 2019 State SkillsUSA Com- petition in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center April 30 - May 1.

Three students competed in the Sheet Metal contest which required a lot of time and hard work figuring out the layout patterns for some complex transition pieces in duct work, as well as then making the parts.

Cade Amsrud came in fifth-place, Dawson Nowak seventh, and Kyler Anklam (who made the podium last year with a third-place finish) came in ninth-place this year.

Three students competed as a team in the Team Engineering Challenge event. They include: Dylan Teske,

Tanner Bullman, and Jacob Neumann. Of the over 150 teams in this event, they finished in the top one-third.

Brodie Lone, competed in Automotive Service Technician for the first time as a sophomore and finished right in the middle of fifty competitors.

Adam Nelson, a junior, finished seventh-place in Welding out of fifty competitors.

Finally, Simon Schumacher, a freshman, made the podium with a third-place finish in Precision Machining! This is a very difficult contest, in which many skilled seniors have never placed in the top three.

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ACCOUNTING AND MARKETING CAREERS AT HARLEY DAVIDSON & MILLER PARK

On Wednesday, April 17, thirty-two Wausau West Accounting and Marketing students traveled to Milwaukee to learn about careers in Accounting and Marketing. The field trip was funded by a grant through the Wisconsin Certified Public Accountants and included tours at the Harley Davidson Mu- seum and Miller Park. Afterwards, the students stayed for a Brewer game to observe everywhere accounting and marketing is found in the park.

MILWAUKEE FBI SPECIAL AGENT SCOTT NEVILLE’S PRESENTATION On Wednesday, April 24, FBI Supervisory Special Agent Scott Neville from Milwaukee spoke with Wausau West students in Mrs. Jameson and Mrs. Jahnke’s Personal Finance, Business Law, and Accounting classes. WAVE students and West’s Mock Trial teams were also invited. He presented information to the students about Cyber Security and Forensic Accounting .

18 DEPARTMENT/ACTIVITY INFORMATION CONT’D

WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT, COURT WITH CLASS MOCK TRIAL STUDENTS, BUSINESS LAW STUDENTS AND WAVE STUDENTS APRIL 15, 2019 On Monday, April 15, Wausau West’s Mock Trial teams and Business Law students along with WAVE students participated in Madison’s Court with Class. The students witnessed a case that dealt with Miranda Rights and hearsay statements at the Wisconsin Supreme Court at the Madison Capitol in front of six of the seven judges. After the court case, Judge Ann Walsh Bradley and Judge Annette Ziegler talked with the students. The students also toured the Capitol.

JOIN DECA! Do you have an interest in Business & Marketing? Do you dream of starting your own business? Do you like to be involved with the community? Do you like to do social activities with friends? Do you want to be a manager? If so, DECA could be for you. DECA prepares leaders and entrepre- neurs for careers and education in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and other business areas. DECA also prepares students to be academically prepared, community oriented and professionally responsible experienced leaders. To come learn more about DECA, we have some great events lined up. Come to our Annual DECA Deck Party at the Weston Aquatic Center on August 7 from 8:30-10:30 p.m. This event is free. Our first meeting is September 11 at 7:20 a.m. in Room 312. Also, don’t miss our Annual Tailgate September 20, from 4-6 p.m. at Thom Field. Free food, fun and games!

The 2019-2020 Leadership Team are… DECA Officers, President-Rachel Hartman, Vice Presi- dent’s- Lilia Teske, Brennan Goralski, Tim DeLoye, Maddux Federici, Grace Albee and School Store Managers Mallory Names and Lucca Tonelli. Stu- dents interested in joining DECA should see Mr. Hert for a membership card and list of meeting dates. There is a $25 activity fee for joining DECA. Pay your membership fees during schedule pick-up and be entered for a chance to win DECA Swag apparel! For the latest news and to check out our Face- book Page at https://www.facebook.com/wwdeca/ or Instagram @wwdeca.

DEPARTMENT/ACTIVITY INFORMATION CONT’D

20 PARENT INFORMATION BUILDING SECURITY

Wausau West will be continuing the procedure of locking all exterior doors between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. during the school days. We are asking all visitors to continue using the Main Office atrium as the school entrance point during the school day.

Our Attendance Office is located directly adjacent to the Main Office. This allows families to conduct their attendance business directly upon entering the building. This measure should decrease the amount of traffic flowing into the building from visitors during the school day.

Providing a safe and secure environment is a priority at Wausau West. We appreciate your patience, understanding and follow through with these measures to help make West the great school that it is.

DIRECTORY AND DISCLOSURE INFORMATION

To read Policy 5200-Student Records and the Request To Withhold Directory Information form, Opt Out form for Institutions of Higher Education, and Opt Out form for Military Recruiters, please visit www.wausauschools.org.

NUTRITION SERVICES NEWS ***APPLY FOR FREE & REDUCED MEALS ONLINE NOW! IT IS CONVENIENT, SECURE AND PRIVATE***

Go to https://paypams.com/OnlineApp

Meal Account Online Portal PayPAMS.com is an online portal that provides parents with more than just a method to make payments to student meal accounts. Did you know? Effective August 1, 2019, PayPAMS fee structure will change to a fee per family rather than per student. If a parent is going to pay for multiple students at once, they are going to be charged one convenience fee of $1.95.

PayPAMS also provides parents the opportunity to: Manage multiple student accounts within a household under one PayPAMS account Monitor student meal and snack purchases Receive email notifications for low account balances Schedule future payment or automatic recurring payments Payments can be made using debit or credit (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover)

Meal prices for the 2019-2020 school year

BREAKFAST LUNCH

Elementary $1.35 Elementary $2.35

Middle School $1.55 Middle School $2.70

High School $1.55 High School $2.90 Reduced Price $0.00 Reduced Price $0.40 Adult $1.95 Adult $3.50

Milk $0.45 Milk $0.45

21 FUNDRAISER INFORMATION

Wausau West Athletics/Activities is once again participating in the Buffalo Wild Wings “Home Team Ad- vantage Program.” Ten percent of your total bill will be donated back to Wausau West, which goes towards the athletic program for student athletes. You can mention “Team M” when you go to Buffalo Wild Wings to participate in this program.

DON’T FORGET OUR PRIDE PUMP AT RIISER ENERGY ON STEWART AVENUE!!!

FUTURE NEWS AND VIEWS ISSUES

Future issues can be found on the Wausau West High School website: west.wausauschools.org.

We will continue to notify parents via School Messenger when each new issue becomes available online. If you change your email address please notify the school at 715-261-0875. There will be copies available in the Main Office and the Counseling Office if you do not have computer access.

The future dates are as follows:

 October/November issue available the first week of October

 December/January issue available the first week of December (MAILED HOME TO JOHN MUIR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR 2020-2021)

 February/March issue available the first week of February

 April/May/June issue available the first week of April

22 HOMECOMING INFORMATION 2019-2020 Homecoming Happenings for the Week of September 30 - October 4

Homecoming Celebration – Blue/Gold Week will promote Homecoming Court – Being nominated onto the homecoming and celebrate school spirit at Wausau West. Throughout the court is an honor at Wausau West. This activity falls under our week the freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior classes will Athletic/Activities Code. Following the initial nominations and participate in spirit-themed activities, such as bleacher/ elections, the Homecoming Court will be presented to the stu- entrance decorating contest, costume dress-up days and dent body at the pre-homecoming assembly. Voting occurs dur- Blue/Gold Assembly games. ing homecoming week and the king and queen are introduced during the Blue/Gold Assembly. Highlights of the week are listed below. Blue/Gold Assembly – The Warrior spirit trophy is awarded dur- Homecoming Leadership Planning Meeting Friday, Sep- ing the Blue/Gold Assembly to the class who has shown the tember 6, in Room 312 at 7:00 a.m. most positive spirit (and therefore earned the most collective points). Class planning meetings, Wednesday, September 11  Senior class in Auditorium @ 7:30 a.m. Classes earn points for their participation in the spirit-themed hall  Junior class in Room 315 @ 7:30 a.m. decorating, dress-up days and the Blue/Gold assembly games.  Sophomore class in Room 312 @ 7:30 a.m. The Blue/Gold Assembly fun games has included, i.e. rope pulls, crazy relay races, pie eating contests, animal musical chairs and  Freshmen class in Room 220 @ 7:30 a.m. more.

SENIORS: In order to be on the ballot The Blue/Gold Assembly concludes with the presentation of the for Homecoming Court, you must have Homecoming Court and the crowning of the king and queen. your Activities and Athletic Code turned Homecoming Game – The Homecoming Football Game is in by Thursday, September 12. scheduled for 7:00 p.m., on Friday, October 4. The Homecom-

ing Court will be introduced during half-time. Hope to see you Homecoming Court Vote - September 16-20 there.

Kickoff Assembly – Introduction of Homecoming Court, Homecoming Dance – The Homecoming Dance will be held at Spirit Day Models, Wausau West on Saturday, October 5. The dance will begin at Friday, September 27 (7:55 a.m.) 7:30 p.m. and ends at 11:00 p.m. The dress is semi-formal (no jeans or t-shirts are allowed). Tickets will be sold at the door. Bleacher & Entrance Decorating Sunday, September 29, (4:00-6:00 p.m.) Don’t forget to bring your student ID. Spirit Days Class Dress Up Contest Week of September 30 - October 4 Any student whose guest does not currently attend Wausau West, must submit a Guest Permission Form King and Queen Voting (available in the Main Office) and receive approval prior to Week of September 30 - October 3 buying their tickets.

At the door, all students will be asked to show their ID. No Color Assembly one will be allowed to enter without either a school ID or Wednesday, October 2 @ 8:00 a.m. their name on the guest register.

Blue/Gold Assembly Entrance to the dance will close at 9:00 p.m. and anyone leaving Friday, October 4 (1:00-3:00 p.m.) the dance early will not be allowed re-entry. While at the dance, students are limited to the Commons and Fieldhouse areas. A Homecoming Football Game coat check will not be available; students are responsible for Warriors vs. Marshfield their own coats and purchases. As always, tobacco, alcohol or Friday, October 4 (7:00 p.m.) drug use will not be allowed. The dance will end at 11:00 p.m.

Homecoming Dance Saturday, October 5 (7:30 - 11:00 p.m.)

23 2019-2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST JANUARY 8 The United State Coast Guard Band - Auditorium 1 Winter Break - No School 7:30 pm 2 Classes Resume 13 &14 Schedule Pick-up - Commons - 11 am - 7 pm 3 Eighth Grade Tour - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 27 Transfer Student Orientation - 2 pm - 3 pm 4 Winter Gala 27 Warrior Welcome Night - 6:00 - 8:00 pm 6 Eighth Grade Parent Night - Auditorium - 7:00 pm 27 –29 Professional Learning 14 Conflict Resolution Day - Fieldhouse - 10:15 am - 2:30 pm 15-17 Exams SEPTEMBER 20 No School - Professional Learning

2 Labor Day - No School FEBRUARY 3 First Day of School 3 Advisor/Advisee Night 4:00 - 8:00 pm 3 Conflict Resolution Day - Fieldhouse 8:30 am - 12:15 pm 8 ACT Testing - 7:30 am - 1:30 pm 11 Student Picture Retake Day - Auditorium 17 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 8:00 pm Fall Sport Photos 21 No School - Professional Learning 14 ACT Testing - 7:30 am -1:30 pm 24 Band Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 pm 27 Homecoming Kickoff Assembly - Fieldhouse - 8:00 am 29 Spirit-themed Bleacher & Entrance Decorating MARCH 4:00 - 6:00 pm 2 Orchestra Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 pm 3 ACT Testing - 11th grade OCTOBER 9 Spring Choir Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 pm 9/30 - 10-4 Homecoming Week 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 8:00 pm 2 Homecoming Color Assembly - Fieldhouse - 8:00 am 14 Art Show - Commons - 1:00 - 4:00 pm 4 Homecoming Assembly - Fieldhouse - 1:00 pm 16 - 20 Spring Fling Week 4 Homecoming Football Game - Thom Field - 7:00 pm 18 Spring Club & Track Photos 5 Homecoming Dance - Commons - 7:30-11:00 pm 20 Battle Royale - Fieldhouse - 8:00 am 8 Senior Yearbook Photos - Auditorium Lobby 23-27 Spring Break - No School 30 Classes Resume 11-12 Bandstock - Auditorium - 7:30 pm 14 Academic Awards - Auditorium- 6:00 pm APRIL 21 All City Orchestra Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 pm 1 Spring Sport & Club Photos 22 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 8:00 pm 3 & 4 Spring Play - Auditorium - 7:00 pm 24-25 No School - Professional Learning 5 Spring Play - Auditorium - 2:00 pm 26 ACT Testing - 7:30 am-1:30 pm 4 ACT Testing - 7:30 am - 1:30 pm 6 ACT Aspire Testing - 9th & 10th grade only NOVEMBER 10 No School 4 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 1:30 - 7:00 pm 12 NHS Induction Ceremony - Auditorium - 7:00 pm 8 & 9 Fall Musical - Annie 15 Wall of Excellence Breakfast - Auditorium - 6:50 am Auditorium - 7:00 pm 25 Prom 10 Fall Musical - Annie Auditorium - 2:00 pm MAY 27 No School 4 Band/Orchestra Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 pm 28-29 Thanksgiving Break - No School 11 Senior Awards - Auditorium - 6:30 pm 15 Pop Concert - Auditorium - 8 pm DECEMBER 16 Pop Concert - Auditorium - 4 pm & 8 pm 18 & 19 Pop Concert - Auditorium - 8 pm 4 Winter Sport & Club Photos 22 No School - Professional Learning 9 Winter Concert - Grand Theatre - 7:30 pm 25 No School - Memorial Day 14 ACT Testing - 7:30 am - 1:30 pm 26 West Graduation - Fieldhouse 23-31 Winter Break - No School JUNE 1-3 Final Exams 4 Students’ Last Day 5 Teachers’ Last Day 13 ACT Testing - 7:30-1:30 pm

View the WSD 2019-2020 calendar 24

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FIRST DAY IS SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 7:45 A.M.