School Board Meeting - Key Discussions and Decisions for April 14, 2025: 1. District Leader Reports 2. Approval of health insurance plan increases of 12.9% for the 2025-26 school year. 3. Presentation on Procedures to Access Fundraising Dollars 4. Approval of hires and resignation. 5. Approval of the 2025-26 contracts for teachers 6. Approval of the 2025-26 appointments of support staff 7. Approval of the 2025-26 contracts for managers 8. Approval of the 2025-26 contracts for administrators 9. Approval of the extended contracts for 2025-26 10. Approval of Co-op programs 11. Approval of field trips 12. Approval of donations To view the full recorded meeting on the Tuesday after, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/@whsdboard Go Vanguards! #VanguardPride
14 days ago, District
WHSD school board meetign snapshot with a camera graphic with the Vanguard logo
Mrs. Schmitt’s 7th grade students recently put their creativity to the test by writing their own children’s books, each inspired by lessons from the Asian folktales they’ve been studying. These young authors didn’t stop there—they shared their stories with a very special audience: Mrs. Fuchs’s 1st grade class! We’re so proud of our 7th graders for bringing meaningful messages to life and sharing them with our littlest learners! #VanguardPride
15 days ago, District
MS boy reading a book he wrote to first graders at a table
2 MS boys reading a book they wrote to first graders at a table
2 MS girls sitting on floor reading a book the wrote to first graders; one boy sitting in chair and one on the floor
MS girl reading a book she wrote to a first grader; another MS girl is helping hold the book
Parents/Guests - You are invited to attend the Grand March starting at 9:15 and stay until the Prom Court and Prom Royalty are announced. #VanguardPride
15 days ago, Middle/High School
Prom 2025 Golden Hour poster with details about prom
A geologist came in to talk to the second grade on Monday (4/14)! These second graders learned about different types of geologists, saw some cool equipment, and saw lots of samples of rocks/fossils. The kiddos loved asking Ms. Kamy questions and it was so cool to see them recognize things they learned in class! Learning is fun! #VanguardPride
15 days ago, Elementary
A geologist in from the a class that is sitting on the floor in a classroom. A screen has the word Geology on it.
A geologist in from the a class that is sitting on the floor in a classroom.
Reminder! Summer School Registration is Open! Classes are filling up quickly so register soon! Summer School Registration ends April 30th. New courses have been added due to several full sections, so check out the amazing classes being offered. If your child receives academic support during the school year and you received an email from our amazing intervention staff, please contact Nikki Klepper at nklepper@wisheights.k12.wi.us to register your child for math and reading support during period 2. If you would like your child to receive additional intervention services during summer school, please contact your child's teacher, Jessica Dempsey at jdempsey@wisheigths.k12.wi.us, or Kerri Martinez Najera at kmartineznajera@wisheights.k12.wi.us. If you have any questions about summer school registration, contact Nikki Klepper. You can find the VanguardPride 2025 Summer School Catalog here: https://www.wisheights.k12.wi.us/.../summer-school...
15 days ago, District
Blue background, sun, and rainbow with Summer School words
Today's #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Nick Quisling! Plans after graduation? Construction Activities during high school? I played golf and worked in the shop Dream job? Business owner Favorite memory? Mr. Marx’s devils lake field trip . What are you most proud of? Finishing math Congratulations, Nick!
16 days ago, District
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Let's hear it for the #VanguardPride spring sports teams!💚 Track, Softball, Girls Soccer, Golf, and Baseball
17 days ago, Athletics
group pictures of track, softball, girls soccer, golf and baseball spring sports
Please join us on April 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the MS Step Room for the meeting. To view the full recorded meeting on the Tuesday after, please go to https://www.youtube.com/@whsdboard https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/whsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DERMM45BDB53 Key Discussions and Decisions for April 14, 2025: 1. District Leader Reports 2. Action to approve health insurance plan increases of 12.9% for the 2025-26 school year 3. Presentation on Procedures to Access Fundraising Dollars 4. Action to approve hires and resignation 5. Action to approve the 2025-26 contracts for teachers 6. Action to approve the 2025-26 appointments of support staff 7. Action to approve the 2025-26 contracts for managers 8. Action to approve the 2025-26 contracts for administrators 9. Action to approve the extended contracts for 2025-26 10. Action to approve Co-op program 11. Action to approve field trips 12. Action to approve donations Go Vanguards!
19 days ago, District
School Board Agenda
Members of FFA visited the Elementary school to work with students to make blankets. The blankets were made as part of the Pet Drive for the Dane County Humane Society!💚 Look at these adorable blankets done in Ms. Spahn's class! #VanguardPride
20 days ago, Elementary
students on floor working on a tie blanket
a group of students holding up a tie blanket they made
three students holding up a tie blanket they made
students on floor working on a tie blanket
students on floor working on a tie blanket
four students holding up a tie blanket they made
Getting back to #SeniorSpotlights, today's is on #VanguardPride senior, Abrie Schoenemann! Plans after graduation? Attend a 4-year college and pursue a major in psychology on a Pre-Occupational Therapy track. Activities during high school? Basketball Dream job? Pediatric Occupational Therapist Favorite memory? The field trips and going to sporting events with my friends. What are you most proud of? Everything I've accomplished. Congratulations, Abrie!
20 days ago, District
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The Vanguard artists did an amazing job at the Visual Arts Classic state competition at Edgewood College last Friday. Congratulations to the team who competed in long term, onsite, quiz bowl, and critical thinking. Everybody came home with a ribbon. Way to go #Vanguards! #VanguardPride
21 days ago, Middle/High School
Male students sitting at an easel drawing with a marker
Female student sitting on floor working on an art drawing with ink
students working on an art project for a competition
students sitting at a table with arts supplies during an art competition
A group of students sitting on the floor with individual cardboard pieces for an art competition
As part of the Space Science unit, the students research rockets, build homemade rockets from scratch, calculate how high they will go, and launch. Extra credit if they catch it upon return. 😂 Of course, we're kidding! #VanguardPride
21 days ago, Middle/High School
Group of students standing in front of a goal post on the football field. Few students are holding rockets they are getting ready to launch.
rocket being launched
For the second consecutive year, the Wisconsin Heights Student Council proudly hosted the WASC state conference competitions. The event welcomed attendees from the HS Student Council including Eve C, Bella O, Mathis A, Braeden G, Isaac S, Everett M, Ace T, District Administrator Dr. McGrath, and High School Student Council Advisor Mr. Braunschweig. Throughout the weekend, students focused on enhancing their leadership skills. They returned with valuable ideas on how to improve the council and boost school spirit! #VanguardPride
22 days ago, Middle/High School
a group of students and a teacher standing in front of a student council sign
a group of students standing in front of a student council sign
two female students standing holding a certificate with a man in a suit
Get your #VanguardPride Golf apparel! https://whhsgolfapparel2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ Please get in touch with Sarah at sarahduhr@gmail.com or 608-574-2816 with any questions. The store will close THIS SUNDAY, April 13 so don't wait!
22 days ago, Athletics
golf ball on tee golf apparel store open through april 13
Important athletic updates for Saturday, April 5 - -Baseball has been postponed to a later date. -The softball tournament will begin at noon instead of 10:00. Have a great weekend! #VanguardPride
26 days ago, District
Green background with Sports Update #VanguardPride
Second grade has started their rock unit in science. Ms. G's class has looked at river rocks and different kinds of igneous rocks. The students enjoyed using the magnifying glass to observe the rocks when they were dry vs. wet. #VanguardPride
27 days ago, Elementary
three students sitting at their desk with a plate with rocks on it
students sitting at desk; male student has hand in water cleaning a rock
students at their desks experiementing with rocks and water
students at their desks experimenting with rocks and water
female students holding rock above a paper plate
the back view of two male students looking at a rock under a hand scope
students sitting at table looking at rocks
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉Today, we celebrate and recognize the incredible contributions of our paraprofessionals. Their dedication, hard work, and support play a vital role in our schools and district, making a difference in the lives of students every day. 💚👏🏻 Pictured: Elementary Paraprofessionals
28 days ago, District
a group of paraprofessionals together for a photor
The Wisconsin Heights Optimists Quality Students of the Third Quarter are 8th grader Griffin Crowe, son of Megan and Isaiah Crowe and 10th grader Macy Stampfli, daughter of Shawn and Brett Stampfli. Chosen by their teachers, the students were accompanied to the Optimist Club meeting at The Old Feed Mill, Mazomanie, Friday, March 14 by their moms; MacKenzie Deese, their math teacher; and elementary school principal, Sarah Kman. Griffin is the epitome of optimism. He has a positive impact on everyone around him. He is kind, helpful, and inclusive, a natural leader. A good student, he takes on challenges, digging deep into material and engaging others around him. Macy also has a positive, optimistic impact throughout the school and in the classroom. She is helpful to her classmates and teachers, always willing to lend a helping hand. A diligent student, Macy sets high standards for herself. And she meets these standards. The Wisconsin Heights Optimists are proud to honor these enthusiastic and inspiring young people. Photo 1: L to R- Griffin Crowe and Macy Stampfli Photo 2: L to R - Griffin Crowe, Elementary Principal Sarah Kman, Macy Stampfli, and math teacher Mackenzie Deese Photo 3: L to R - Griffin Crowe and Megan Crowe Photo 4: L to R - Macy Stampfli and Shawn Stampfli #VanguardPride
29 days ago, Middle/High School
male and female student winners of the 3rd quarter optimist
male and female 3rd quarter optimists pictured with principal of elementary and MS teacher
male student with his arm around his mom in front of 2 optimists banners
female student with her arm around his mom in front of 2 optimists banners
The Baseball game at Sauk is cancelled for tonight. To stay up-to-date on Heights schedule, go to : https://www.capitolconferencesouth.org/public/genie/487/school/1/ #VanguardPride
29 days ago, Athletics
baseball with vanguard update
Today's softball game against Pardeeville has been rescheduled to May 5. To stay up-to-date on Heights schedule, go to : https://www.capitolconferencesouth.org/public/genie/487/school/1/ #VanguardPride
29 days ago, Athletics
Softball on field with words softball update