
School Board Meeting - Key Discussions and Decisions for April 28, 2025:
1. District Reorganization - School Board Member Oaths, Election Committee Appointments and Designates for the year ahead. Election Results: Barb Statz - President, Mike Wagner -Vice-President, Angie Wolf - Clerk, Mary Beth Schall - Treasurer
2. District Leaders Reports
3. Action to Approve PSI Alternate 2 Design for Front Entrance
4. Approval of Technical Changes to Policy
5. First Read of Volume 34, Number 1 Policy Changes
6. First Read Act 20 Policy
7. Approval of Summer School Staff
8. Approval to hire Joe Schwartz as Archery Coach
9. Approval to add an Assistant Baseball/JV Coach
10. Approval of Donations - Peoples Bank, RPC Electric, Friends of Wisconsin Trap Association
To view the full recorded meeting, please go to https://www.youtube.com/@whsdboard.
Go Vanguards!
#VanguardPride


LUNCH MENU CHANGE!
Middle/High School only:
May 20th
CL will now be Chicken Alfredo


Today's #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Nick Roberson!
Plans after graduation? I plan on attending UW-Platteville for a major in electrical engineering and a minor in Spanish or business
Activities during high school? I was a part of National Honors Society, Spanish Club, Drama Club, Student Council, and I was the Secretary for our senior class.
Dream job? Lockheed Martin
Favorite memory? The Devils Lake field trip with Mr. Marx
What are you most proud of? I’m most proud of making it through AP Calc.
Congratulations, Nick!


Due to the possibility of severe weather, the following WHSD School Board meetings have been moved to virtual. See links below to access the meetings:
Policy Committee Meeting - 5:00 PM
https://wisheights-k12-wi-us.zoom.us/j/98610147622
School Board Meeting - 6:00 PM
https://wisheights-k12-wi-us.zoom.us/j/97653380327


NOTICE: Middle School Track has been CANCELED for tonight.


🎉 Huge congratulations to Kathy Haig, our very own Crystal Apple Award winner! 🍎
What started as a "safety assembly" turned into a heartwarming surprise when NBC15’s Leigh Mills appeared to present Kathy with the award—live in front of students and staff! 💫
Three amazing high school students secretly nominated Kathy and shared touching stories about the difference she’s made in their lives. You could see the shock on her face—it was a moment to remember! ❤️
Tune in to WMTV 15 News at 6PM during the week of May 5 to see Kathy’s full story and meet the other incredible educators being honored across Southern Wisconsin.
Way to go, Kathy! 👏🍎
#VanguardPride #WMTV15 #CrystalAppleAward #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciation



District Administrator, Dr. Michelle McGrath, was selected to be a presenter at the WASDA conference on April 24th. Congratulations, Michelle!
She joined Damian LaCroix, and they spoke of the work our district is doing around effective communication and community engagement strategies. Great things are happening at Wisconsin Heights! #VanguardPride


For our district wide Earth Day Celebration, the 4k students decorated and made individual greenhouses and are trying to grow a bean seed in a bag! They then took a trip to our actual greenhouse where they learned that plants need water, sun and soil to grow.
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Give a huge Vanguard welcome to the recently added spring teams - Trap Club and Archery! We're very excited to have them in our program!
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Today's #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Tyler Boehnen!
Plans after graduation? Attending UW-Stevens Point for Wildlife Ecology
Activities during high school? Football
Dream job? Fishing guide
Favorite memory? Field ecology with Mr. Marx
What are you most proud of? Making it to graduation
Congratulations, Tyler!


Dane County Youth Government Day
Wisconsin Heights had 15 8th graders attend the Dane County Youth Government Day last Wednesday. It is designed to teach students about the importance of their county and local government. They heard from Dane County elected officials, multiple municipal departments, and had tours led by Dane County Deputies of the Dane County Courthouse and City County Building.
A big #VanguardPride thank you to our local American Legions who fully supported this field trip for our students.


Get informed and stay engaged!
Here's another opportunity to learn about state budgeting and its impact on our schools. No RSVP needed.
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What a trip!
Members of the WHHS Performing Arts (band/choir/drama) had a wonderful time in New York! They left at 5:00 a.m. April 10th and traveled for 20 hours to get to NY. Students participated in a Broadway workshop and continued their learning while away from school. They walked through Strawberry Fields in Central Park, Chinatown, an inner city Buddhist Temple, Little Italy, Times Square, and 5th Avenue; visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, Stonewall Memorial, Radio City Music Hall, and the 911 Museum & Memorial, where both tour guides shared their stories from that day with the group; all in addition to taking in two contrasting Broadway shows, Hadestown and &Juliet!
Thanks to our AMAZING chaperones: Leah Buttchen, Nate Cavanagh, Kayla Dyer, Kate Doescher, Faith Fehlen, Janet Hatch, Jill Konen, Leigh Le Voy, and Kristin Parker.
Thank you to everyone who supported the WHHS Performing Arts students in getting to the Big Apple! 🍎
It was an amazing #VanguardPride experience!



Today's #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Haydan Louis!
Plans after graduation? I plan to go to Madison College for their culinary program.
Activities during high school? I played volleyball, softball and club volleyball. I also was part of the green team.
Dream job? My dream job is to own my own bakery.
Favorite memory? My favorite memories are the bus rides home from volleyball games and Mr. Marx’s class.
What are you most proud of? I am most proud of getting this far and for being a graduate very soon!
Congratulations, Haydan!


Recently, Milwaukee Tool donated over $1000 worth of power tools to Vanguard Racing at Wisconsin Heights! Milwaukee Tool is committed to the success of engineering and fabrication students at Heights.
The picture shows the current build for this year with Mr. Hopper, students, Mr. Stephen Williams who facilitated this donation, and Mr. Ben Schoohs, our parent volunteer.
A huge #VanguardPride thank you to Milwaukee Tool!


The 7th grade class enjoyed a field trip to the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Their trip included the IMAX theater show, Streets of Old Milwaukee, Rainforest, Butterfly Enclosure, European Village, and so much more!
Thank you, staff and chaperones, for ensuring a positive, academic, and social experience!
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Mr. Marx and his Field Ecology class took a field trip to Bluff Creek Fen wetland near Whitewater. The group observed and collected data from various types of wetlands.
The excursion was a #VanguardPride success!



Senator Dianne Hesselbein and State Representative Alex Joers will be in Mazomanie for a Wisconsin Budget Listening Session. They are very interested in hearing people's thoughts about the state budget. They will also address any other questions.
Even if you don't have questions, this is a great opportunity to meet the legislators that represent us at the state.
WISCONSIN BUDGET LISTENING SESSION
SATURDAY, MAY 3
12:00 P.M.
MAZOMANIE COMMUNITY BUILDING, 9 BRODHEAD ST.


Today's #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Noah Statz!
Plans after graduation? I'm hoping to learn more about the electrical code and start my own electrician company.
Activities during high school? I've helped out with a few book fairs and small fundraisers.
Dream job? Retired/travel photographer
Favorite memory? I can't pick one favorite memory, but all of Mr. Marx's field trips are legendary and those memories will stick with me forever.
What are you most proud of? I'm the most proud of how much I have grown as a person and all the great times I've had with my teachers and fellow students.
Congratulations, Noah!


On Monday, Mrs. Kalscheur's students had an extra recess in the morning. Some of them linked up to play with their siblings. 😊
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