Wisconsin Heights School District

Today's #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Emma Ricky! Plans after graduation: I plan to attend UW-Baraboo Sauk County for my freshman year and then transfer to UW-Lacrosse for the remainder of my education. I plan to major in health sciences to obtain an degree in Occupational Therapy. Activities during high school: I was a member of WHHS band for 3 years and played the alto saxophone. I also had the amazing opportunity to be a Teachers Assistant in the elementary school for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 3rd grade. Thank you to Mrs. Updike, Mrs. Bernien, and Mrs. Gullickson for allowing me to be a part of your classrooms. Dream job: My dream job would be a NICU Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapist that specializes in pediatrics. Favorite memory: All the classes I had with Mr. Marx and Mr. Steiner, and study halls with Lisa Theis. Also, developing a close bond with all the kids while I was a teachers aide. Most proud of: Maintaining my integrity, obtaining my CNA license and working while still in high school. Congratulations, Emma! You'll do great things!

Due to the predicted inclement weather for Friday, March 22, 2024, Wisconsin Heights School District will be closed.

Next up for our #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is #VanguardPride senior, Jonathan Doyle! Plans after graduation: Attend UW Platteville for mechanical engineering. Activities during high school: Youth Apprenticeship, Golf, FFA, basketball Dream job: NASCAR . Favorite memory: The California Trip Most proud of: My Youth Apprenticeship experience. Congratulations, Jonathan! Good luck with your future endeavors!

Do you have any questions regarding the #VanguardPride operational referendum that will be on the April 2, 2024 ballot? Give us a call or send us an email. We want you to have the information you need to make an informed vote! Call Craig Gerlach, Interim District Administrator: 608-767-2595 extension 3003 Send email to info@wisheights.k12.wi.us

Members from the Lion’s Club came and spoke to 4th graders about Diabetes. Thank you for helping 4th graders be more aware! #VanguardPride

Looking for something fun to do while you're on spring break? The Black Earth Library will be hosting events on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 pm-3 pm. Go check it out! #VanguardPride

Next up for our #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is #VanguardPride senior, Sophia Louis! Plans after graduation: I plan to attend Madison College and pursue a career in engineering. Activities during high school: Volleyball, softball, art club, and pep band. Dream job: I would want to be a gamer or someone who could just read all day. Most proud of: I’m proud of getting through a really hard class even when I wanted to drop them. I’m also proud of making new friends throughout my high school career. Congratulations, Sophia! Good luck with everything you do!

Do you have questions about voting? Go to myvote.wi.gov #VanguardPride

This Saturday, March 23rd, Base Camp in Mazomanie will be hosting an ice cream social! Come have some fun and some ice cream and help our #VanguardPride seniors have the most memorable prom possible! See you there!

#VanguardPride 7th grade math celebrated Pi Day! When they walked into the classroom on Pi Day (March14th), the students were told there were treats for Pi Day and Albert Einstein's birthday, which also happens to be Pi Day, but the treats were stolen and locked up in the boxes, and they would have to solve problems involving Pi to get the combinations into the boxes. The students had a great time, and all of the teams got into the boxes and were rewarded with Pi-shaped sugar cookies homemade by Mrs. Meinholz and her mom.

The next #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Alaina Kerl! Plans after graduation: Attend UW La Crosse and go into dental. Activities during high school: Basketball, volleyball, and Lacrosse. Dream job: Orthodontist Favorite memory: Our class trip to California junior year. Most proud of: Getting through high school and sports. Congrats, Alaina! We wish you nothing but good luck for your future!

Congratulations to Mrs. McCartney's second grade class for winning the Reading Iditarod! They won a toy stuffed husky named Miska to keep as a class mascot. Congratulations also goes to Ms. Royston's first grade class. They brought up the tail end and received the traditional red lantern award. Overall, the #VanguardPride students of WHES read over 54,000 minutes during Read Along the Iditarod Week. AWESOME!!!!!

Personal Finance students chose a career, car, apartment, and a habit like coffee drinking or video gaming, and calculated how well their chosen lifestyle fit budget guidelines. #VanguardPride

4th graders had some Moore Tech time with Mrs. Moore on Friday! They learned how to layer images and create some awesome word art. Thanks for the tips Mrs. Moore! #VanguardPride

The next #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Peyton Wolf! Plans after graduation: Attend College and major in construction management. Activities during high school: Football, basketball, soccer, and track and field. Dream job: Construction manager or head at Deck Dogs LLC. Favorite memory: Going on the California trip during my junior year and hiking to Yosemite Falls. Most proud of: The friends I made and my improvement in sports. Congratulations, Peyton! We're so proud of you!

Ms. Frannie's class has enjoyed learning about the Iditarod Sled Dog Race this week and doing lots of reading to compete with the other classes at school for the most minutes read. We saw pictures of the trail, watched a video of the Northern Lights dancing in the sky and picked a musher to follow and learn about. Here is their artwork of the sled dogs, Northern Lights, and the Iditarod trail! #VanguardPride

Remember to Spring Forward!

#SEL is preparation for future success. Let's Celebrate SEL day! By supporting students’ social and emotional skills, Wisconsin Heights helps our students develop: -Curiosity -Relationship-building -Ability to consider other perspectives -Conflict resolution #TodaysStudents become #TomorrowsLeaders #SELDay #VanguardPride

Today's #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Kaylee Statz! Plans after graduation: Either go to cosmetology school or Madison college for vet tech. Dream job: Veterinarian. Favorite memory: Going on the California trip my Junior year, and lab science with Mr. Jergens. Most proud of: Getting through all my challenges and graduating this year. Congrats, Kaylee! Good luck with all you do!

To end their government unit, Ms. Spahn's 4th-grade class participated in a hands-on activity where they created and presented their own bills. From discussing the benefits of extra recess to National Coffee Day, these young learners showcased their creativity and critical thinking skills. Bills were either vetoed or approved by the president to become laws. The class is looking forward to their trip to Wisconsin's capital this spring, where they will learn more about the state government. #VanguardPride